Obviously you have to like what you are seeing since Trouba went down. Schneider has been very noticeable out there as has K'andres game as well. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not. Miller has been on record saying his game has not been where he's wanted it to be.
Schneider's game has definitely taken a more physical edge of late. Is it a Remke effect at work or that he feel's the need to kick it up a notch with the Cap down. most likely its a combination of the two.
No matter where he plays upon his return, we need the Captain for a deep run, despite where he plays in the lineup. This time off could be just the ticket as we will have him back fresh in the next weeks. Reminds me of the old Islanders dynasty where Potvin or some other top guy would get an undisclosed injury a few weeks before the playoffs started.
As to Schneider I will always remember JD's intensity in the war room on draft day when we moved up to take him. It was so cool they caught that on camera.