I love the PP lines they listed. I think getting Brodie off the PP is a good idea as I feel he doesn’t have a sense of urgency a lot of the time. He doesn’t always make smart choices when entering the zone. I think Hanifin is a better option for the point.
Neal down low is a good spot for him if they aren’t willing to put him on his off wing for one timers from the circle. He is a big body with skill who can score goals. It could work.
Anderson in is a great thing since I don’t think Prout is a NHL player after the last game.
Janko hasn’t produced and hasn’t done anything to show that he is the third line centre. Maybe a game or two in the press box will be good for him.
I like Bennett moving up and playing with Neal and Dube, I think of Dube is struggling at face offs than Bennett can jump in for that line. I hope we get to see a couple of games of Bennett up with better players. I think Neal should be on one of the top two lines and since the top line is clicking you don’t split them up.
Ideal line up after two games:
Johnny - Monahan - Lindholm
Tkachuk - Backs - Neal
Bennett - Dube - Czarnik
Janko - Ryan - Frolik
If they need any toughness, than the worst player from the previous game comes out, so in this case I like Janko sitting for Hathaway. No Peluso please.
That third line could be very dangerous with the speed and tenacious forecheck. I would love to see it click. If they have I play Neal there instead I hope to see a lot more ice time for that line in the next game.
So many options!
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