Brassard is playing, so that is not an issue. And I agree with Mess. It is a black and white rule. Is what it is.
Carcillo can play a role when he is under control, issue is he very often is out of control. Losing him for 10 games doesn't phase me much.
I would guess Miller in for Stepan. It won't be easy, but we have to make due. We have 9 top 9 forwards as we saw when Kreider was out, so it is tough for us, but is what it is.