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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I'd gladly try Lindholm at C, if it wasn't for my concern over losing defensive play and grit on the top line. Grit may be getting addressed by "new and improved" Monahan. Defensive play - I'm still at a loss. Maybe Mangiapane?
Gaudrau-Monahan-Mangiapane
Tkachuk-Lindholm-Czarnik (he was pretty good last night but who knows if he can continue)
Lucic/Bennett-Backlund-Frolik
Jankowski-Ryan-Lucic/Bennett
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Well the article has Tkachuk taking Lindholm's spot on the 1st line so the 2nd line would be Lindholm centering whatever is the flavor of the day for the 2nd line wingers. If Tkachuk is on the first line the issue becomes who plays wing on the 2nd line as Backlund is the next best forward but you want him playing center so maybe try Lindholm centering Bennet and Mangiapane? It's going to be difficult to change up the lines if one of these wingers doesn't step up and start playing like they deserve a top 6 spot.