I'm all for keeping Brown like we have done to Chabot if he prove he belong at the main camp. But 4th line duty isn't suitable for him, bu i understand above that might be too much for him.
So if your idea was to become true, I think you at least need to give him PP time. That's his bread and butter. Than you put Wideman or Chabot at the blue line. But then i don't know how the PP1 and PP2 should look like.
any idea how you would do the special unit?
Yeah, if he makes the team for a 9 game tryout, he'd be getting 2nd PP time, 1st if he thrives.
Also, I think we have the depth on the wings to run two 3rd lines, so imo it's a misnomer to call it 4th line duties for him.
Speaking about the PP, I like our personnel this year;
PP1
MacArthur-Turris-Stone
Hoffman-Ceci
PP 2
Smith-Brown-Ryan
Chabot-Wideman/Claesson
Once all hands are on deck:
MacArthur-Turris-Stone
Hoffman-Karlsson
-Brassard, Turris, and Hoff are all good shooting options. Karlsson and Stone excellent puck movers. Brass and Stone could flip sides.
Smith-Brassard-Ryan
Chabot-Ceci
More of a puck moving bunch, but smith has a good shot from the slot. Might consider moving Chabot to the first unit to load up