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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Really agree with this so much.
Effective lines utilize skill on the wings, but also have a lot of attack down the middle.
The Gaudreau-Monahan-Lindholm line, for whatever reason, just lack that element that makes NHL lines effective. Over the years they've compensated for it via good hands, some soft matchups and powerplay scoring, but none of these things have been holding up to the scrutiny of the playoffs.
I don't know what the solution is, but I think splitting up that trio could be just what we need. Put each guy on a different line at this point.
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I agree with this. I think they have to play Lindholm in the middle. Centres have to be instrumental on the 3 on 3 game down low in both offensive and defensive perspective. He can facilitate offensively but defensively he has this hunt his guy down and get the puck back quality about him. I want all the centres to be like that - win in those areas.