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Originally Posted by BigErnSalute_16
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.
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Bennett on the top line gives much better line balance and Gaudreau / Lindholm will still be a top-line and matches up okay with whoever they face.
But Czarnik?
You think the Flames are missing a small skilled forward? That Gaudreau, Ryan and Mangiapane are not quick or skillful enough.. You think the the rules will be called tighter in the playoffs to give more room to the small skilled guys?
Not that it matters much, a fourth line with Jankowski on it will be given minimal minutes.