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Originally Posted by Ryan Coke
With how well Ryan has been playing lately, and how nondescript Jankowski’s been, I would look at moving Ryan up between Bennett and Neal.
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Counterpoint: Bennett seems to be carrying Jankowski(and Neal) to respectability despite how much Janko has struggled
Bennett-Jankowski-Neal
50.43% CF
55.56% SCF
55.51% HDCF
Janko has struggled without Bennett on his wing:
48.97% CF
49.39% SCF
44.27% HDCF
and Ryan seems to be leading his wingers to being a solid 4th line
Mangiapane-Ryan-Hathaway
50.20% CF
50.16% SCF
55.20% HDCF
Hathaway has been brutal without Ryan:
45.80% CF
44.17% SCF
36.16% HDCF
while Mangiapane has been unsuccessful when saddled with Jankowski
Mangiapane-Jankowski-X
49.23% CF
45.35% SCF
37.45% HDCF
basically our bottom 6 as it stands is outchancing opponents and breaking even on shot attempts. That is our best bet at letting the top 6 be the primary difference makers.
Do I think the third line has issues? yes, but I've been beating the "Sam Bennett to 3C" drum since November. I would like to see what Mangiapane-Bennett-Neal and Jankowski-Ryan-Hathaway can do. I don't think Mangiapane-Jankowski-Hathaway is a line that will work.