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From Tim P.'s column, if you want to dissect this analysis:
While Nick Cousins was recalled from the Phantoms on Friday afternoon, Hakstol said he wants to minimize the trickle-down effect on his lineup.
He seemed to be leaning toward moving Scott Laughton into Couturier’s spot between Sam Gagner and Brayden Schenn. He also said he likes how Schenn has played this season at right wing and would prefer not to move him into the middle.
Cousins, it seems, would replace Laughton, if this pans out.
Couturier, who was challenged by Hextall last offseason to up the ante in his offensive play, has done that with nine goals and 24 points, while still averaging 2:08 shorthanded minutes per game, which is third-highest among the forwards.
Laughton is itching for a chance to move up. He had just 10:13 of ice time against Nashville, yet was a key offensive cog with two stretch passes that both resulted in goals.
http://www.csnphilly.com/hockey-phi...k-cousins-will-replace-injured-sean-couturierHakstol doesn’t seem inclined to move Schenn, either.
“That’s something we talked about through the three-game stretch, but he’s doing a great job on the right side,” Hakstol said. “He’s been real good in his role there.”