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Old 06-09-2014, 01:17 PM   #345
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Originally Posted by SeanCharles View Post
There is room for at least two smaller skilled forwards in the top-6, if not more, considering Monahan is expected to be a top-6 center and has size/ strength...

We need top-end skill in the top-6 and supplement them with some size..

I don't see a problem of potentially having a top-6 as follows:

Gaudreau-Monahan-?????
Baertschi-??????-Poirier

Most of the size throughout the lineup needs to be added in the bottom-6 and on the backend, with one or two more guys with size/grittiness sprinkled at the top...
I think Colborne was getting a little gritty and using his size towards the end of the season. I would like to see how he does this year. I think Toronto didn't show him how to use his size to his advantage. With a full season as a RW, I am curious to see what he can do.

Draisaitl/Bennett would be a great fit for the Flames 2nd/3rd line.

Any of the top 4 will do. Ekblad imo would play 5/6 minutes and then work his way up to the top 4.
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