hasnt wagner played some center? i think he deserves a shot in the 3c. keep nordstrom-kuraly-backes on the 4th.. nordstrom was a pitbull tonight.. looks like he has some sub par hands. but the guy is quick and aggressive and was a huge pest on the forecheck .. liked his game
Look at it this way, they have 5 options for that 3rd line C spot on the current roster.
Acciari
Backes
Kuraly
Wagner
Nordstrom
Of the 5, Backes is my first choice but Cassidy isn't going there.
Of the remaining 4, Wagner would be my next choice. He had a stretch in Anaheim last year when both Kesler and Getzlaf were out and prior to them bringing in Henrique where he posted 13 points in 20 games playing more minutes with better players. He's got the most offensive skill of the remaining 4 guys.
By comparison, Sean Kuraly had essentially the same amount of points last year in almost a full season.
Certainly Wagner isn't an ideal 3rd line C, but he might be their best option.