Sean Couturier’s most common linemates last season were Matt Read and Wayne Simmonds. There’s certainly some offensive capability in there, specifically with the 30-goal scorer in Simmonds. But Wayne brings a different type of offensive skill -- one that pairs better with a Claude Giroux or Brayden Schenn, and that’s why they’re the top line this season.
Couturier’s offensive game reached career highs last season – well, almost. He was on pace for his first 50-point season had it not been for a string of injuries he dealt with, resulting in only 63 games played. Still, he managed to get 28 assists, the most he ever had in his four-year career.