I don't get why Sully and Torts don't play the fourth line more. Chicago plays a 4 line system and that's how they keep their top lines fresh for the game and for the season. I think Torts is wrong-headed about this. His theory is "win now" ie. the next game, and of course it stands to reason that he'd give his top lines, the most talent, the most work. But he takes that theory too far.
Credit to xWCMx in the GDT who described Kesler as being a dog, that he'd play till he dropped if you let him. ha, so true. But the wear and tear is starting to show. Daniels increased minutes that now include the PK is catching up to him and his brother as well. Torts is playing the short game when he should be, like Quenneville, playing the long game. Especially when Sestito has been on a roll. He deserves the chance. Not only that but Tom should not be shunted away after he was a big part in the California rebirth (of Canuck toughness). I thought he became an important lightning rod. Kassian really feeds off that kind of spirit. So much for building off of that.
Quenneville knows that players get better and more confident the more you play them (not talking overplay). Even 4th liners. Hey, when the playoffs start you may have to put them at the end of the bench again, but meanwhile your star players are going to be rested and fresh, and at the same time the 3rd and 4th lines will know they can step in and contribute because of all the playing experience during the year.