The_Chosen_One
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The shut down lines are either Grabovski's line or Kadri's one. On the other hand, McClement line is a checking line that is utilized to maintain leads. I'm sure Jay's line could cover opposition's top lines, but they won't be able to threaten them in their own zone.Komarov on the fourth line makes no sense.
The main role of Komarov is to be a pest to the other teams better players. Playing on the fourth line will hinder him by only playing against the other teams worse players.
Also, taking nothing away from Mclaren, he wouldn't fair well in a shutdown role.
Kadri and Grabovski can do that. If Grabovski shines during the playoffs, we could essentially contain two scoring lines. Kessel's line will take on the main opposition line. This would tie up the opposition and grant significant scoring opportunities.