The best fourth line in hockey is now not even the best fourth line on the New York Islanders roster. The Komarov-Filppula-Fritz line has severely outplayed them with more speed, scoring and, shockingly, toughness.
The time has come to make Johnston a permanent winger on the Cizikas line.
We all saw and felt the difference that the lineup had when Ross Johnston was added to the regular lineup last year. Yes, he brought immediate toughness which is his hallmark, but he brought a surprising speed and energy and an even more surprising skill.
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