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CGY12 · 05-06-2017, 07:32 PM

Looking at teams around the league, if you had to choose a specific teams crop of forwards, defence and goaltending, to build your ideal team, who would you pick and why? Interested in seeing what some of you think. Some simple rules to keep in mind:

1) Can't pick the same team twice
2) Can't pick the Flames (or your own team should you not be a Flames fan)

For example I would probably lean towards the following:

Forwards: Washington Capitals - May not be a popular pick since they seem to choke in the playoffs but I believe they have the best top 6 in the league. Burakovski and Eller on line 3 are great options as well. Considered the Leafs due to the youth they have.

Defence: Anaheim Ducks - Pains me to say, but as I said in a previous thread, Manson, Montour and Theodore have really impressed me. They are all young as well. Add Fowler, Lindholm and Vatenen and they got an extremely mobile, young d core.

Goaltending: Montreal Canadiens - Pretty obvious selection but I was tempted to say the Leafs cause Anderson really impressed me in the playoffs. Price is probably the best goalie in the league and Montaya is a viable backup. Only thing is Price is a bit injury prone.

Doesn't have to be the best statistical teams either. You could base your selection based on who has the brightest future in terms of youth.

PS i'm not a leafs fan and was ecstatic they lost to Washington in round 1.

05-06-2017, 07:32 PM	#1
CGY12 #1 Goaltender Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Exp:	Build your ideal team Looking at teams around the league, if you had to choose a specific teams crop of forwards, defence and goaltending, to build your ideal team, who would you pick and why? Interested in seeing what some of you think. Some simple rules to keep in mind: 1) Can't pick the same team twice 2) Can't pick the Flames (or your own team should you not be a Flames fan) For example I would probably lean towards the following: Forwards: Washington Capitals - May not be a popular pick since they seem to choke in the playoffs but I believe they have the best top 6 in the league. Burakovski and Eller on line 3 are great options as well. Considered the Leafs due to the youth they have. Defence: Anaheim Ducks - Pains me to say, but as I said in a previous thread, Manson, Montour and Theodore have really impressed me. They are all young as well. Add Fowler, Lindholm and Vatenen and they got an extremely mobile, young d core. Goaltending: Montreal Canadiens - Pretty obvious selection but I was tempted to say the Leafs cause Anderson really impressed me in the playoffs. Price is probably the best goalie in the league and Montaya is a viable backup. Only thing is Price is a bit injury prone. Doesn't have to be the best statistical teams either. You could base your selection based on who has the brightest future in terms of youth. PS i'm not a leafs fan and was ecstatic they lost to Washington in round 1.