I really think Pat off the bench is the move. With that unit he's more comfortable and you can feature him more there. Last night's game is a prime example. He's not getting 17 shots primarily playing with the starters. With that being said, we def need him attacking and taking around 12-14 shots a game IMO. He gets going off the bench, and then you can mix and match depending on the matchups with the starters as the game goes a long.
He isn't a plug and play type of player, and that's cool, but with this roster, I think in order to get the most out of him, he needs to play with the younger guys.