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Originally Posted by GoJetsGo
Good game by Johnny. Hopefully he goes and plays with some elite talent at the all-star game, looks great and comes back to build off this two point game.
I have said this a few times now but it begs repeating. I'd like to see Tkachuk given a crack to play first line RW with Gaudreau and Monahan and give them a couple games to gel.
I think Matty has grown enough he can take off the training wheels with regard to being stapled to Backlund and Frolik. While I didn't dislike Frolik on that line, I've long thought Tkachuk's game (despite being a left shot) would compliment those two and perhaps get them going again. Tkachuk has done a ton of damage from the right side in his career, I think that line could be a good one.
And if it's too soon, he can go back to playing with Backs and Frolik. I think it's low risk high reward.
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This is why coaches who break up the season into 7 game segments can get results. Far easier to make decisions on lines when it doesn't work vs. 52 games into the season.
Both Monahan and Gaudreau had good games. I still think Bennett should play wing though. Also, try Gio/Brodie.
I too have suggested getting Tkachuk on the top line, it's worth a shot. Other teams start to key on mismatches if a coach keeps trying his system with the same pieces.