Grinding winger Matt Hendricks skated in Benoit Pouliot’s place on the first line with Connor McDavid and Jordan Eberle during practice Wednesday, and might be there when the puck drops Thursday against Minnesota.
Or not.
“I think (head coach Todd McLellan) is just trying to send a message to a few other guys that we have to be a little smarter on the ice,” said Hendricks. “I think that’s probably more what it is. It’s just practice; tomorrow could easily change.”
When asked who’ll line up with McDavid and Eberle, McLellan said it depends on who’s available.