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Originally Posted by Sandman
Sutter says his lines aren't numbered......
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Why is that? I think it is because if your "Second" line is hitting on all cylinders during a game and your "First" line is sucking wind... then, for that game at least, is your first line your second (or lower) and your second line your first (or above the "first" line). What if you mix the lines up during a game, does the numbering stay with the center? Suppose the center is the issue and you move him off? See how numbering can get confusing... numbering or ranking is a fan thing I think (but I like it and use it - I'm a fan).
Off Topic: which makes me wonder, doesn't that go for goalies too in Sutter's world... because, if a team has a goalies number (let's say Edmonton has Markstrom's for example)... and discovers a flaw in the goalie, or sees the goalie cheating to one side or one method (let's say between the glove and the pad - just above the pad) - wouldn't it be a good thing to start the other goalie, if not to just mix things up.... because they aren't numbered and all.