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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I know it would possibly hurt PP1 but I'd give Lindholm a shot at primary playmaker on PP2 and maybe put Neal on PP1 in exchange. Put Neal as a shooter on the right, where Lindholm is now.
With Lindholm in the second unit, probably taking faceoffs, you don't need Ryan, so you can replace him with someone with more finish, or a net front guy. You could also potentially put Rasmus out there as the right side shooter.
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Putting Neal on PP1 looks good on paper, but you’ll be making a switch by the third powerplay when he screws up a zone entry, gives the puck away for a SHG, and has multiple plays die on his stick (if earlier in the season was any indication — it was that bad).