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Freddy · 10-17-2018, 10:13 AM

I feel like while our top line is the most dangerous offensively they are also a bit of a liability defensively against a powerhouse Boston 1st line. If I was Peters I would ‘shelter’ them by starting the game with either the Backlund line (best chance at keeping the game scoreless) or gamble a matchup with Bennett/Dube/Ryan/etc who can potentially out pace Marchand/Bergeron/Pastrnak.

I hope Smith looks large and in charge, otherwise I’m genuinely curious how Rittich would look defending against top scorers this season.

However it unfolds, Go Flames Go!

10-17-2018, 10:13 AM	#27
Freddy Scoring Winger Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I feel like while our top line is the most dangerous offensively they are also a bit of a liability defensively against a powerhouse Boston 1st line. If I was Peters I would ‘shelter’ them by starting the game with either the Backlund line (best chance at keeping the game scoreless) or gamble a matchup with Bennett/Dube/Ryan/etc who can potentially out pace Marchand/Bergeron/Pastrnak. I hope Smith looks large and in charge, otherwise I’m genuinely curious how Rittich would look defending against top scorers this season. However it unfolds, Go Flames Go!