Labeling someone a 3rd or 4th liner is too simplistic of a view in my opinion. In my best estimation of your criteria of a 3rd line player I would see he is a prototypical 3rd line winger. He would be slotted differently depending on each coach and team, for some teams he may fit best on the 1st line depending on his line mates and others on the 4th. A 3rd liner is kind of a generic term I personally prefer discussing the line mates he would fit best with and the attributes/flaws he brings.
Hyman has 1st line puck retrieving skills, 4th line offensive ability and franchise player level work ethic so i always get confused with generic labels.
Hyman has 1st line puck retrieving skills, 4th line offensive ability and franchise player level work ethic so i always get confused with generic labels.