Sounds interesting, I'll need to check that out and perhaps put it on my list for Santa Claus this year.
From watching Konecny play a lot in Ottawa, I can tell you a few things:
1) he's listed as C/RW, but I have never actually seen him play C for the 67's. I have no doubt he can play C, but he seems more comfortable at RW and its not like Ottawa has any depth whatsoever at C which is pushing him over to the wing.
2) while his goal and assist totals this year don't bear it out, he's probably just as good, if not better, of a goal scorer as a playmaker. He has a quick release and accurate shot, and great hands in tight. I wouldn't be concerned about Barzal and Konecny lacking chemistry, I think they would compliment each other fairly well.
I guess alternatively, as you suggested, you could move Konecny down with Stephens and Gauthier up with Barzal. Konecny does have the tenacity and puck pursuit skills to excel in a defensive-oriented role, but it's probably not the best use of his skillset. Not a bad option to have though. Overall I'm liking Hockey Canada's orientation towards a more skilled forward group over the past couple of years.
