Word on the street is that Michael Ryder will be moved down to play on a third line with Steve Begin and Bryan Smolinski, while Tom Kostopoulos will get his shot at the glory moving up to play on the first line with Higgins and Koivu.Analysis:
Something had to be done about the slumping Michael Ryder and I think that this is a good move for everyone. I believe Kostopoulos will bring a nice physical presence to that first line and potentially free up more space for the talented Higgins and Koivu to operate. I don't know that this combination will last for a long time but you really never know. Kostopoulos has proven to be a very solid all around player for the team this year so don't be surprised if he boosts the production of the first line and stays up there for a little while. That being said, I also believe that if Ryder finds his game on the third line and starts scoring again that he will eventually be moved back up to his original spot. Only time will tell the story of this shake-up, but it seems like it's the right way to go...
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