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Originally Posted by ComixZone
Random thoughts:
- Lucic and Bennett work well together, but Jankowski's inability to play centre in the defensive zone kills that line.
- The 1st line didn't particularly impress me, although Johnny was Johnny again. Without him this team would never score
- We need a high end winger to play with Tkachuk and Backlund. For this team to hit that next level, I think that line needs to produce more during 5v5 play
- The powerplay is a joke. While they had some solid possession tonight, they did nothing with it - and that's the best it has looked all season
- Rittich had a rough night
- Giordano + Brodie is a better pairing than Giordano + Andersson, don't force it with Andersson, it'll come. Play Andersson with Kylington for now.
- Michael Stone should not be playing regularly. He's the 7.
- Derek Ryan is having a bad start to the season
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Agree with a lot.
I just disagree with the bolded. If Backlund needs 2 elite/high end wingers, maybe he just isnt good enough to be a 2nd line C that's expected to contribute regular offense.
Our C depth is terrible unless Backlund, ryan, Jankowski don't improve immensely.