[CalgarySames]

As the Title says: What are potential lines and pairings you'd like to see?

I'll start:

Huberdeau-Lindholm-Coronato

I know it's likely to happen at some point, but I think our best offensive potential comes from these guy playing together and getting time to build chemistry and an identity. Coronato sure seems like he belongs in the NHL, but an 82 game season is quite a jump from what he's used to. He's a gamer though, he battles and wants the puck. I think putting him on the top line will get the best out of him, he wants to be an impact player and I think he'll be more hungry playing with our two most skilled forwards. I think he would also add a good dynamic to the Huberdeau/Lindholm combination. Those two need someone who can spice things up and open up some space. Coronato could be that guy!

Mangiapane-Backlund-Dube

Backlund put up 56 last year, he's our new captain let him run some offense as maybe a new second line! I know it's tough to split Backlund and Coleman, but we know what we have with those two and we can always switch back. I just feel like Backs deserves a chance to let loose a little and release some more of his offensive talent. Mangiapane and Dube can both produce nicely, Mangiapane-Kadri-Dube was a decent line last year at times but I've noticed that Kadri is a little bit of a puck hog. Add Backlund and I think Mangiapane and Dube will benefit from his play making abilities.

Ruzicka-Kadri-Coleman

I feel like Kadri could benefit from playing with a strong two way player like Coleman. Colemans 200 foot game could really open up space for Kadri to play his aggressive "drive the net" style of play. Rusicka is still a question mark in terms of what we have, skill is there but consistency is not, I think he could find a groove with Kadri!

Hunt (placeholder for Pelletier)-Sharangovich-Duehr

Ideally we get Pelletier back sooner than later, but Hunt could be serviceable in the interim. I think having a scoring threat fourth line is preferable to lumbering vet fourth lines we've seen in years past (All respect to Lucic). I've been impressed with Duehr for a while, seems to be a strong skater with good hands. I think both he and Sharangovich are hungry to prove themselves and figure out where they really fit in on this team. Add Pelletier to that line and you bring some youth and skill that could really make them a scoring threat.

Ruzkicka-Backlund-Coleman

As I said previously Ruzicka has the skills but lacks consistency. Place him on the wing with our two most consistent players, I think thats the best chance to build up his game and get some predictability in his compete level.

Mangiapane-Kadri-Dube

That line showed some good chemistry at times last year. Sutter certainly had them on a short leash offensively though trying to develop their two way game), let them loose and see what they can do offensively together!

D Pairings:

I should preface by saying that I believe they should bring up Solovyov. I think defensively he is better than Oesterle and Gilbert! He plays a solid defensive game and I thought he didn't look out of place at all in the preseason. He plays more of a stay at home defense style of game and he blocks shots like Tanev.

Solovyov-Weegar

Solovyovs defensive game compliments Weegars offensive upside nicely. Weegar needs space to play his game, I think the World Championship proved that! Once/if Hanifin leaves I think that could be our top pairing.

Hanifin/Kylington-Anderson

I'm no longer overly optimistic that Kylington will make his way back to being a regular NHLer. That said I hope he does get back, if he does I'd really like to see him paired with Anderson. Kylington showed that he can play at a high level and be an effective top 4 player.

Zadorov-Tanev

I feel like Zadorov has some rough edges and would do well playing with and learning more form Tanev.

Zadorov-Anderson

If Kylington doesn't come back