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Enoch Root · 01-02-2019, 09:01 AM

I have been firmly in the group that wanted to split up 3M and get Tkachuk better offensive linemates. But nothing has really worked. 3M got reunited against the Sharks and looked pretty damn good. Not only did they score, but it puts the 3rd line in better shape. I think it's time to run with this for a bit and see how things go:

Gaudreau - Monahan - Lindholm
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Bennett - Jankowski - Neal
Dube - Ryan - Hathaway

Frolik may not be a '2nd liner' anymore, but I think people make too much of that sort of thing. This combo balances the lines well.

Also, Bennett, Jankowski and Neal have all been playing better lately, and all appear poised for a breakout. I have a good feeling about this trio.

01-02-2019, 09:01 AM	#20
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	I have been firmly in the group that wanted to split up 3M and get Tkachuk better offensive linemates. But nothing has really worked. 3M got reunited against the Sharks and looked pretty damn good. Not only did they score, but it puts the 3rd line in better shape. I think it's time to run with this for a bit and see how things go: Gaudreau - Monahan - Lindholm Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik Bennett - Jankowski - Neal Dube - Ryan - Hathaway Frolik may not be a '2nd liner' anymore, but I think people make too much of that sort of thing. This combo balances the lines well. Also, Bennett, Jankowski and Neal have all been playing better lately, and all appear poised for a breakout. I have a good feeling about this trio.