All I care is Baertschi gets lots of time on the first unit PP and McGrattan lives up to his threat of killing anyone who touches Baertschi. Unfortunately, McGrattan's too nice of a guy, if the other player wont drop his glove McGrattan has shown before he wont do anything. Hopefully he's meaner this year, cause mean McGrattan best McGrattan.
Other than that I'd be pleased if they went with something like:
Cammalleri-Backlund-Hudler
Baertschi-Stajan-Stempniak
Glencross-Knight-Jones
Galiardi-Reinhart-McGrattan
If Cammalleri's still around he needs to be in a top 6 position until he's dealt. Backlund has had much worst linemates during his time with the Flames. Maybe put this line in more of an offensive role, but I'd say give about equal even strength time to the 3 top lines, so I wouldn't call this the "top line."
Stajan and Stempniak were the most consistent line last year, and simply put the best forwards. As long as that holds true, let Baertschi play with them. If we get 2011 Stajan instead of 2013 Stajan though it's time to cut ties.
Glencross' line makes up the energy line, all big 6'1''+ players 200+ pounds. Hopefully Glencross stays physical and doesn't forget what makes him good like he likes to do and Jones uses his size a bit better but that has the makings of a good energy line that isn't offensively inept. If Knight struggles, give Reinhart a chance. And of course only keep this line together as long as the other ones are being pushed around. If Backlund needs size on his wing give him Glencross and/or Jones.
Fourth line, I'd say dress McGrattan as much as possible. Galiardi moves up the depth chart once/if Cammalleri or Stempniak or gone or there's an injury but I don't see much room for him in the top 9 with the wingers the Flames currently have.
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