I agree with Jaydee. I can tell but think Lindholm mite be a better all around center then Monahan. If I'm trying to balance the lines I think I would try this.
Gaudreau - Lindholm - Bennett
Tkachuk - Monahan - Neal
Ryab- Backlund - Frolik
Dube - Jankowski - Czarnik
Lindholms superior defensive game compared to Monahan should really help with Gaudreaus bad dzone play. Reward Bennett for his hard work.
Tkachuk is an elite playmaker. Let him feed our two best goal scorers in Mony and Neal. Tkachuk also helps the other two in the dzone.
Backlund gets moved down to a 3rd line shut down role as he should be.
Dube and Czarnik push the pace and Janko has to skate to keep up. A fast energy line with skill.
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