Still don't understand why Bednar pulled the plug on Greer/Agozzino on the fourth line. They did well, didn't they?
I'm convinced they entered an agreement with Eagles ownership that they wouldn't deplete the roster of the AHL club unless they absolutely had to. That's why I've been saying they half-assed things after acquiring Brassard. Right around the same time they demoted all the guys who played even a small role in their mini-resurgence.
If they really wanted to help the AHL club there were other ways they could've bolstered them without having to demote two legitimate contributors in Toninato and Greer. But I think they arrogantly believed Brassard would be enough and they could just plod through with overusing the top line again and the fourth line's contributions would be minimal. A shortsighted coach and GM strike again, though we shouldn't be surprised at this point.