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Originally Posted by Mony
In regards to spreading the offense out as I mentioned in my previous post above
Gaudreau-Backlund-Hudler
Byron-Monahan-Jones
Bouma-Jooris-Granlund
Ferland-Stajan-Colborne
Scratch: Bollig, Raymond, Shore (but I would like to see Shore slot in at some point)
Russell-Wideman (L/R)
Brodie-Diaz (L/R)
Potter (is he still up?)-Engelland (R/R)
These are sort of thrown together but they're lines I'd be interested in seeing. May also be a crappy idea though.
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Byron with Monahan and Jones wouldn't really have too much offense, they'd be more of a checking line. Monahan's more of a finisher and even if he found Byron or Jones with a feed, they're not exactly known for their finishing.
Backlund with Hudler and Johnny looks good on paper, but Backlund's looked cold as of late and Hudler is experiencing a minor slump. If you're expecting this line as of right now to provide the offensive spark that this team desperately needs, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Hartley put Backlund with Byron (who he plays a lot with on PK) and Bouma so hopefully this sparks Backlund's game.`
Hartley going with Ferland - Jooris - Colborne is basically what you had as your 4th line, except with Jooris slotted between the two. Yes, Ferland and Colborne are crash & bangers and I understand the need for the role on the bottom line, but all three have some nice hands that can finish, which is why I suspect they're seeing 3rd line duty over 4th line.