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Originally Posted by browna
Jankowski in his latest showcase was a big flop. Goal against, he was wearing the horns.
Like a broken record, Flames need someone to replace Backlund on top line. There is zero chemistry on the top line for the longest time since before Ferland caught fire on the top line 3 calendar years ago and after his 1.5, Lindholm last year.
Whatever it takes to win, Rittich didn’t let in a poor one for the first time in 3 or 4 games, and some very good big saves, helping negate the terrible non calls on grabby Leafs in OT specifically.
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Backlund and Monahan have had some good give and gos.
I think that the alignment of the centre position might have the effect of sparking the offence a bit.
Gaudreau-Lindholm (proven chemistry)
Tkachuk-Monahan (look good every time we see it, which is rare)
Lucic-Ryan (minute eaters in the offensive zone)
Personally, I would place Bennett-Backlund- Mangiapane on the right side in that order, to add the right size dynamic to each line. Right side is an afterthought on this team.