The biggest thing when creating our lineups is figuring out where it makes the most sense to slot these players. The coach will have a lot of flexibility with Lindholm(C/RW), Bennett (C/LW/RW?), Frolik (LW/RW), Tkachuk (LW/RW?), Lazar (RW/C).
Right now based on our depth chart I'd say you have to slot Lindholm in at RW. I mean in terms of offensive top 6 RWers Lindholm is really the only option who's played there before and the only option who is right handed.
Gaudreau-Monahan-Lindholm
I think it has to be Lindholm or Tkachuk on the top line. And I think since Tkachuk drives offensive like Johnny does I think our deepest lineup is when we spread them apart. So I think the best fit is likely Lindholm there.
Now for the 2nd line I can see it going two different ways. Either you really spread out the lines and try and get Jankowski centering a legit scoring line. Or you shelter Janko a bit more and get Backlund some more offensive wingers.
Bennett-Jankowski-Tkachuk
Bennett-Backlund-Tkachuk
I think either would be fine. Personally I think if you're willing to live a bit with Bennett/Janko's growing pains I think the first option spreads out our top 3 lines the best.
That leaves something like
Frolik-Backlund-Foo/Lazar/Brouwer
Mangiapane-Backlund-Frolik
The rest of the lineup construction will depend greatly on who impresses in camp. Guys like Foo, Lazar, Brouwer, Mangiapane can play their way onto, up or off the lineup as the case may be.
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