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Originally Posted by T@T
Name one first line with three true 1st line players? Fact is most top 2 scoring lines are built with a skilled center, a skilled winger and a winger who helps them get and keep the puck.
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Took a look at each team's potential top line combination.
- Boston: Marchand, Bergeron, Backes
- Chicago: Panarin, Toews, Kane
- Nashville: Forsberg, Johansen, Neal
- Philadelphia: Voracek, Giroux, Simmonds
- Pittsburgh: Malkin, Crosby, Kessel (PP only)
- San Jose: Marleau, Thornton, Pavelski
A couple of those you could debate as being a top 6 rather than top line guy but there's not many in the league. Much of these lines are probably better off split up spreading the offense throughout.