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Originally Posted by 868904
I thought the 3rd line looked good, unfortunately, they won't have much time to build on the chemistry as Jagr is back and the line will be broken up.
That is one criticism I have of GG, he isn't giving the 3rd line enough time to develop chemistry. I thought the Bennett-Versteeg-Jagr line was on the verge of breaking out, they were generating chances and if it wasn't for Jagr being a bit rusty, they would have had a few goals (and yes, Bennett would have had a few assists by now). But then GG moved Jagr onto the first line and Bennett has never looked the same since.
Just leave Ferland on the first line, he is fine there, he compliments them.
Leave Jagr with Bennett and keep Jankowski there too. Give this line at least 5 games together and see where it goes.
Have Lazar centre the fourth line between Brouwer and Versteeg. Let this run for 5 games too.
The bottom 6 needs some consistency and confidence, let them play and develop the chemistry.
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I think some of this stuff is chicken or egg though isn't it?
They started the season without Jagr, and Ferland was given the spot. He was a tire fire so they started trying other options.
Then Jagr joins the team but isn't really game ready. The result is a struggling first line with Ferland mailing it in, and a third line that looks good but gets nothing done.
So he moves Jagr to Monahan and Gaudreau's wing hoping that even with Jagr not finishing he may keep the plays alive and get Monahan and Gaudreau going.
Then Jagr gets hurt.
This isn't blender for the sake of blender. It's a guy trying to plug three holes in the dam with only two thumbs.