Looking ahead on this season, it was easy to see where J.T. Brow fit in the Minnesota Wild line-up. He has lived up to expectations, with his place as a role player on the fourth line.
However this is a player, fourth line or not, that showed he has at least a little offensive acumen when given a small chance with the Tampa Bay Lightning, managing a 22-point campaign.
Floated by Michael Russo of The Athletic (subscription required) as a potential trade chip recently, J.T. Brown offers exactly the sort of grit and skill needed these days on the fourth line of a playoff-bound team.