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Anyone think Connauton can be successfully converted to a 2nd/3rd line forward?
A few people have mentioned it as a possibility, whereas a year ago practically no-one would've been talking about that idea.
It's hard to say though, because of what Arniel has (or hasn't, rather) done for his development so far on the Wolves. He appears to have stagnated this season under his coaching, but if a good teacher like MacTavish or somebody else came in he might start looking like a viable offensive D-man prospect again.
Defence will probably never be his strong suit but even his offense this year has regressed in the AHL. If that trend keeps up then he might actually be better served as a forward. He's played that position in the past and has the size, shot, grit and skating necessary to succeed up front.
So it could be viable, but if they're going to do it then they'd best do it soon, so as not to waste anymore time and hamper his development. He could always play the point again on PP's too if necessary.