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Originally Posted by MattyC
Just because it's written first does not mean it is the top-line. Which ever line is playing best during the game is the top line. When you have a team built like the Flames are you are looking for the best 4 combinations, not "1st Line", "Secondary offense line", "Defensive Shutdown Line", "Grinder Line". These types of team structures are outdated IMO.
I would bet Hudler - Backlund - Cammalleri ends up with the most forward ice today.
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True. But the point was to emphasize how small and soft Backlund's line is. The linueup would be better balanced if Cammy and Galiardi were swaped - that was my point.