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1qqaaz · 03-22-2021, 04:12 PM

I don't see why Flames coaches keep putting zero-skill plugs with Johnny and Monny when their best four seasons came with Lindholm, Huddler and Ferland on their line.

There is no merit to having a checker/grinder on that line.
Skill. That's what's needed. This couldn't be more clear after watching the past 7 seasons. The RW doesn't have to be elite, they just have to be decent (like Ferland).
Put a bottom 6 forward on the line, and the whole team suffers. Alex Chiasson was a big RW, but the puck died on his stick every time he got the puck. Huddler was a small left-handed winger, but led the line in production, especially at even strength.

I think Dube or Mangiapane should get extended looks there. I don't think the 2nd or 3rd lines would suffer as much as people think.
Or try Phillips. Albeit throwing him on that line might be a bit of shock, and the line would be tiny.
Or acquire someone. But this might not be the right time to spend picks.

03-22-2021, 04:12 PM	#64
1qqaaz Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indiana Exp:	I don't see why Flames coaches keep putting zero-skill plugs with Johnny and Monny when their best four seasons came with Lindholm, Huddler and Ferland on their line. There is no merit to having a checker/grinder on that line. Skill. That's what's needed. This couldn't be more clear after watching the past 7 seasons. The RW doesn't have to be elite, they just have to be decent (like Ferland). Put a bottom 6 forward on the line, and the whole team suffers. Alex Chiasson was a big RW, but the puck died on his stick every time he got the puck. Huddler was a small left-handed winger, but led the line in production, especially at even strength. I think Dube or Mangiapane should get extended looks there. I don't think the 2nd or 3rd lines would suffer as much as people think. Or try Phillips. Albeit throwing him on that line might be a bit of shock, and the line would be tiny. Or acquire someone. But this might not be the right time to spend picks.