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Originally Posted by Groot
So how do people feel about Tampa's lineup strategy, is it something the Flames could look to do, and how would it affect the trade proposals and FA signings?
Basically, Tampa has been running with 11 forwards and 7 defense all playoffs. And apparently, even with Stamkos in the lineup they would still run the same setup, and cut a FW to make room Stamkos.
They have 3 lines, and 2 4th line players that play with different players from the top 3 lines at different times of the game. The 7th D takes various shifts with different partners throughout the game, and is a PP/PK specialist.
If Tampa I wouldn't be surorised to see other teams try a similar lineup strategy.
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I've always been a favorite of running 7D because going down to 10 forwards doesn't hurt you half as much as going down to 5 defensemen.
I'd love to see the Flames run 3 lines, with 2 extra forwards that are PK specialists who see maybe 5 minutes of ES time, either with the #7 defenseman or with other forwards double shifting.