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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
...I do not think I would take Lindholm off of the top line under really any circumstance. Anytime I have seen Neal with Johnny and Monahan after penalty kills the line has never created a scoring chance that I can remember. I think those lines would result in two mediocre scoring lines as opposed to one elite scoring line and a below average second scoring line. It has also been years since Neal was on the top line on his team. I think those days have justifiably passed him by.
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I think Neal plays in the top six as an injury replacement because he is probably the Flames best option for a scoring line without disrupting the line balance too much. But I am confused by this assertion in your post. You yourself pointed out in this same post that the Flames secondary scoring is sctually above average:
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Our top 4 forwards (basically the forwards on the first power play unit) are tied with Colorado for the most goals of any 4 forwards in the NHL.
The rest of the forwards are tied for 11th in depth scoring amongst forwards.
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I get that everyone wants more scoring, but this is just simply not an issue right now. The Flames have a spectacular top line, and also manage to get good production from their depth players comparatively speaking. This looks like a recipe for success to me.
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