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Originally Posted by Kovaz
I'm also on board with a Tkachuk-Lindholm-X line. I think the idea of using one of them to get Gaudreau and Monahan going has run its course - at this point, if they're going to get back on track, it falls to them to step their game up.
Tkachuk-Lindholm gives you a top line that doesn't have to be sheltered but can still produce offense. I wouldn't be nearly as afraid of seeing them match up against an opponent's top line as I am with Gaudreau-Monahan.
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Why has it run its course. Tkachuk-Monahan was given one game, looked pretty good, and then dropped.
I like Lindholm a lot, but everyone is assuming he can handle 1C duties when he's never done it. He's excelled in Calgary, but as a winger beside Monahan. That's a much easier job.
I do agree that a top line that can handle facing opposing top lines is a must. Two lines that can do so is ideal. That's why I've been suggesting having Backlund play on a wing with Monahan and Lindholm play C with Gaudreau - it's the two best two way forwards with the two best offensive forwards aside from Tkachuk, who you could add to either line (my preference is with Monahan and Backlund).