NOPE wasting talent and no way Matthews is 3C to even begin the year or later on his career. While Hyman which i think won't make the cut is playing on your 2nd line. Matthews is a #1 pick and unless your team is very strong he starts as a consensus 1C. Management knows where they want to slot Kadri heck even us fans know as everyone in Toronto has seen him develop. He gives Toronto more value at 2C.
Sorry to OP for side tracking from the topic. Bozak can be had but it will have to be something other than Bailey like a 1st 2017 (possibly 20s) and 3rd round like prospect. Bozak never was good enough to be 1C but he was in Toronto for many years he is a perfect example of 3C on any team in this league.
What you call "wasting talent" is actually known as sheltering. Matthews isn't getting thrown to the wolves by pitting him against the toughest competition in the game, playing top minutes. He'll be graduated into his ultimate role as he adapts to the pace, speed and physicality. Same with Marner, whom you've anointed as R1 without him playing a single shift. Not happening. No chance.
I have Hyman as L2 because he has pre-existing chemistry with Nylander, and because he has the physical tools to play the role required to create space for skill guys by winning board battles, hunting pucks down low and crowding the crease; which is always a matter of will more than skill. You pay a hefty price to play in the dirty areas and that role is crucial to the success of a line comprised of smaller skill guys. Ironically, you have Sosh in the same spot, who has no more obvious qualification than Hyman.
Kadri will continue as the placeholder 1C until Matthews is ready. You're thinking like a fan, not a coach.
