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Originally Posted by Groot
Regarding the forward lines, I really wanna see something like...
Gaudreau - Monahan - Neal
1st Scoring line, I'm sure they'll find their chemistry and the defensive concerns are overblown. Should be a more effective version of last year's line w/ Ferland which was damn good for large chunks of the year.
Tkachuk - Lindholm - Czarnik
This could breakout into a really strong 2nd scoring line that is still responsible defensively. Tkachuk and Czarnik seem to have instant chemistry and Lindholm can play centre no problem. Not saying he's the 2nd best centre on our team (though he could turn out to be), but it leaves us with a great defensive line.
Bennett - Backlund - Ryan
Our true defensive shutdown line, could be a premier defensive line in the league that will also be able to contribute offensively. Backlund and Ryan split faceoffs as needed. Bennett gets back on Backlund's wing where he had his best season to-date.
Mangiapane/Dube - Jankowski - Frolik
A 4th line that, if it clicks, could be one of the best 4th lines in the league and doesn't have to be limited to 8-9 mins per night. Makes matchups a nightmare for opposition. Frolik can be the calming veteran presence on the line and the two young guys (whether its Dube or Mangiapane) develop both sides of the game.
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Ryan is really strong on the draw, but he isn’t really a defensive specialist. Peters has typically used him in a more offensive role.
Just saying that if you want a pure shutdown line then Frolik is likely a better fit on that line. Then the fourth line can have some easier offensive zone match ups.