Kapanen is just Hyman 2.0 but Nylander on the LW would be a 3rd guy on the line to actually do something.
Heard the same theory with him doing the heavy lifting with Marner and Tavares but they just straight up looked him off even when he was in a prime scoring zone. Johnsson has provided a 3rd threat on the line.
I'll be honest in saying that there is pretty much no argument that is going to convince me that Hyman can help the top 6. The stats and eyes both line up in this case, he is a black hole offensively and hinders more than helps a line.
Unfortunately we don't have another natural LW like Johnsson on the team that isn't named Marleau and he's definitely not the answer
Unless were talking Moore which I'd have some time for I think Hyman is the best option as a physical/defensive presence on that line since Kapanen and Nylander are both RW