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JohnnyTitan · 08-31-2015, 01:26 PM

As for forwards, I would kinda ask the same question? What is the ideal break-down?

In the past we'd talk about top-6 guys, but I specifically remember hearing Treliving comment that he feels each team really has a top-9. So maybe:

1st line: 33% (20 minutes)
2nd line: 25% (15 minutes)
3rd line: 25% (15 minutes)
4th line: 17% (10 minutes)

So when PP time is considered, there are enough minutes for both Bennett and Backlund no matter who is 2nd line vs 3rd line.

I don't want to derail the conversation, but I'm just suggesting that with our "Embarrassment of riches", hopefully we can roll 4 lines / 3 pairings that when combined with our "better conditioning" will crush our opponents! ;-)

08-31-2015, 01:26 PM	#51
JohnnyTitan Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Dec 2003 Exp:	As for forwards, I would kinda ask the same question? What is the ideal break-down? In the past we'd talk about top-6 guys, but I specifically remember hearing Treliving comment that he feels each team really has a top-9. So maybe: 1st line: 33% (20 minutes) 2nd line: 25% (15 minutes) 3rd line: 25% (15 minutes) 4th line: 17% (10 minutes) So when PP time is considered, there are enough minutes for both Bennett and Backlund no matter who is 2nd line vs 3rd line. I don't want to derail the conversation, but I'm just suggesting that with our "Embarrassment of riches", hopefully we can roll 4 lines / 3 pairings that when combined with our "better conditioning" will crush our opponents! ;-)