As for that excess at the center position, the likelihood is that one of either Dvorak or Strome will be displaced to the wing. The problem with that, according to Tocchet, is that both players are younger than 23 and still learning how to play at the NHL level.
“I think it’s a case-by-case thing,” Tocchet said. “I don’t think you can pigeon-hole one guy. You could wreck a guy’s development. If you have a center and you put him on the wing, you could screw up. But, a different guy, if you put him on the wing it could help his career.
“For Dylan, this is a big summer for him and there is a lot of talent there. We’re here trying to maximize it. Whether he plays center or wing, I just want him to have a good training camp.”