Thinking more on the lineup above too I’d switch the centers up and have Backlund in the middle of Gaudreau and Lindholm. It would be our version of the Marchand - Bergeron - Pasternak line and while I know the Boston line is superior in comparison I actually think we could apply the same style of play to a trio of Gaudreau - Backlund - Lindholm and see each player benefit from it.
I like the thought of Monahan playing between Hall and Tkachuk as well, I think it would help add some grit to Monahan’s game who could also easily find the quiet areas in the slot and around the net with Hall and Tkachuk creating havoc.
Gaudreau - Backlund - Lindholm
Hall - Monahan - Tkachuk
That is an extremely well balanced top 6 IMO with the biggest detractor being just the one right hand shot.
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