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Originally Posted by AC
Bit of both I'd say. In 5 playoff games: 1 goal + 4 assists = 5 points, 25 hits.
Bennett's 2018/2019 playoff highlights (7 minutes worth)
https://youtu.be/uJq9j2tX4uQ?t=705
For reference I was able to compile 6 minutes of highlights for Tkachuk, 4.5 for Lindholm, 1.5 for Gaudreau, 1 for Backlund, and 1 for Monahan. |
This was all I needed to see to be on board with starting Bennett as top line centre in game one just to see what happens. Reevaluate half way through the game and change if you need to, but There's something about the energy he will bring right from the start that I think will be beneficial to Gaudreau.
Here's my thoughts for game one starting lineup:
Gaudreau - Bennett - Lindholm (let lindholm take half the draws)
Tkachuk - Monahan - Mangiapane (See if Monny is more engaged away from JG)
Lucic - Backlund - Ryan (shutdown line with strong side draws from MB and DR)
Dube - Jankowski - X (whoever impresses most in camp fills in, hopefully Czarnik)
I think that has potential to be dangerous and if they give that last spot to Czarnik I think that gives the fourth line enough speed and skill to chip in as well.