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Originally Posted by Nelson
I'm sure it's controversial not to have Neal on PP1, but I think a RHS is important to have on the PP.
The alignments for PP1 could be:
1: Tkachuk (L)
3: Gaudreau (L), Monahan (L), Lindholm (R)
1: Giordano (L)
To me, Tkachuk needs to be down low.
The alignment for PP2 could be:
1: Bennett (L)
3: Neal (L), Backlund (L), Czarnik (R)
1: Hanifin (L)
Here, I was really having a hard time choosing between Bennett and Jankowski. Bennett plays well down low so I chose him even though Jankowski has a wicked shot. In part, this is because Neal already has a wicked shot.
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Gaudreau should be on the right half wall. Lindholm on the left in your scenario. Also Neal on the right for PP2 and Czarnik on the left.
The RH/LH shots need to be this way so one timers can happen without the puck needing to cross the player's body. Gulutzan/Cameron did not know this. It also increases the odds you're on the forehand when passing back to the D. It's why Ovechkin sits in his office on the left of the PP.
I like Tkachuk down low as well.