If Downie didn't have the character reputation and you were going on pure hockey talent, it wouldn't be much of a question he'd be the leader at this point. Considering he's behaved himself when in Tampa thus far, that's why he's put there.
Veilleux may end up with it because he's probably the most trustworthy, and Tyrell is eyeing it down the line.
This team will be most successful with a matured Downie on that line (or in the top 6). And don't think that Downie won't realize the importance of keeping his head on straight next to 13 and 4, or 12 and 91 for that matter. I'd venture to say he's more apt to behave himself on a scoring line, than he would if he were told to just go out and annoy people on the bottom line.
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