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Originally Posted by Bingo
I'm not even sure how to rank these new abomination lines.
Gaudreau is playing with a fourth line center and a guy that was healthy scratched and may have demanded a trade - made worse by Frolik's penchant to throw everything on net without hesitation.
Monahan is playing with a tiny perimeter player and a veteran who has suffered through a nightmare season.
The fourth line that was working has been torn up in favour of an old AHL line.
The only line better is the 3M line with Lindholm.
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Wow so dramatic Bingo.
I think we can all put some faith in Peters at this point given all that he's accomplished with this group this season. These lines may start the game but they are unlikely to be the ones that finish it - something that has been a trend all year.
Nonetheless, it's a tremendous shot across the bow to the entire team that not even Monahan is untouchable as far as a being called out and demoted down the lineup for frequent and uninspired play. If all goes well I'd guess he is back on the top line by the second period because he's showed some fire and passion and all this slump business is a thing of the past.