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Glencross-Monahan-Hudler;
Raymond-Backlund-Bouma;
Gaudreau-Colborne-Byron;
Bollig-Stajan-McGrattan
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Against Vancouver those lines actually make a lot of sense. Stajan starts in a more limited role on a 4th line this game, which means another line will be facing the Sedins. Backlund and Bouma were some of our best defensive forwards last year, meanwhile Raymond's speed will be used for a quick counter attack. I fully expect them to take most of the faceoffs in our zone. If it doesn't workout I expect Stajan to take over the defensive line, meanwhile Colborne will be switched to the wing.