No mediation, just plain, undisputable facts that are supported. Dink Carroll knew four lines when he saw them.
Video from 1960 SC final Game 2, roughly 20 minutes of game action and newspaper archives provided and analyzed, breaking down the specific four lines for each team here.
https://hfboards.mandatory.com/posts/150176941/
Statistical breakdown here.
https://hfboards.mandatory.com/posts/150238911/
Basic 12 forwards , 5 defencemen dressed and played for Montréal. No need to extra shift anyone.
The definition of rolling has not changed. For strategic reason and changing game conditions there is nevera defined pattern.Fourth line in 1960 and 2018 always had fewer minutes and shifts than the first line. Then and now the first line may have enjoyed a 3:1 ration in TOI over the the 4th line.Function of team strategy and game circumstances. Also in 1960, coincidental penalties did not exist so certain players - slowest on a line may have had a bit less.