I’d like to see Tkachuk on top line. Lindholm with Backlund and Czarnik with Bennett and Jankiwski.
Each line has a player who can control the puck, get clean entries and get to work. I thought they were missing one more dynamic player and if this kids can play that role you’ve got three lines that should be able to score in a myriad of ways - the most important (and pleasing to me) way being off the rush.
That ability to hold the puck dangle and beat a defender one on one creates a lot of space - the D backs off you attack with possession and they chase after you creating high quality chances.
A nice set up for the lines with defined roles and then you can mix and match on specialty teams.
Could be very promising.
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