McBain is a natural center but has been used on the left wing this season. Nick Bjugstad has occupied the pivot position on the third line for most of the season but was moved to play with Liam O’Brien and Kevin Stenlund on the fourth line in which Stenlund is the center.

On March 2, 2023, the Arizona Coyotes sent forward Nick Bjugstad to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Michael Kesselring and a 2023 third-round selection.

The 26-year-old blueliner has eight goals and 30 points through his first 44 games with Utah. Nick DeSimone will likely remain in the lineup if Sergachev sits.