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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
I am fairly concerned about the potential offensive production from the third and fourth lines.
Ryan is the only one who produces any points. Maybe Bennett if he performs as usual in the playoffs. Apparently Dube has looked good in practice.
But for the most part, you're really leaning on the top 2 lines for goals. The second line I have faith in, but in an ideal world, they would effectively shut down the Jets' top line.
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Backlund's line 56 goals would be doing well neutralizing Scheifele's 89 goal line.
Who do you want going against Laine-Ehlers-Eakins?
The Jets will be throwing out Lowry-Copps-Rosolovic (26 goals) against Monahan, Gaudreau Lindholm (69 goals) as much as they can. Do the Flames run with that and leave Lucic-Dube- Ryan/Bennett (all 4 34 goals) out against Laine-Ehlers-Eakins (54 goals).... I would guess that the Jets would be comfortable putting the series on that match up if the others cancel each other out.
In the line match up the Jets having shutdown line that can play against either of the Flames top 2 lines presents a coaching challenge.
If the Flames put Backlund out against Eakin's line that would be a competitive match up ... but would you want the top lines going head to head?