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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Considering his speed, tenacity, and endless motor, what do people think about putting him with Gaudreau and Monahan?
Gaudreau - Monahan - Coleman
Tkachuk - Lindholm - Mangiapane
Dube - Backlund - Pitlick
I know some people will say 'he isn't a 1st liner', but it isn't about that, it's about creating lines that work. Adding energy to Gaudreau and Monahan might be just the tonic they need. And then there is good balance with the Lindholm line as well. Then the 3rd line is also solid.
More size, more speed, more tenacity. Would still like to get a RW, but this is a solid lineup for Mr Sutter to work with
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I like it, really reminds me of Monahan/Gaudreau/Ferlund. Monahan and Gaudreau are highly effective paired with a speedy RW who backs the D in. Lindholm/Tkachuk/Mangi look like a 1A line that can distribute the goal scoring more evenly so opponents can’t key on one line. That 3rd line looks like a great shut down line that can still turn the puck up the ice the other way, and it finally properly slots Backlund. Now just need someone to join Lucic and Ruzycka on the 4th line.