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Hatter · 07-05-2019, 01:34 PM

It would be hard for Monahan to get adequate icetime if he is split from Gaudreau.

I think he's a good enough player to drive his own line, but Johnny/Lindholm would eat up the majority of the good line matchups and offensive zone draws. Similarly, we need Backlund on the ice for important defensive situations and line matches.

Lindholm appears to be a better defensive player than Monahan, so perhaps he should be the one getting tougher matchups.

Gaudreau - Monahan - Bennett
Tkachuk - Lindholm - Neal
Jankowski - Backlund - Frolik
Mangiapane - Ryan - Czarnik
Quine

I think the above top-12 could be effective. Especially in home games. The bolded could just be mixed and matched depending on who's hot or whatever.

07-05-2019, 01:34 PM	#31
Hatter Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary Exp:	It would be hard for Monahan to get adequate icetime if he is split from Gaudreau. I think he's a good enough player to drive his own line, but Johnny/Lindholm would eat up the majority of the good line matchups and offensive zone draws. Similarly, we need Backlund on the ice for important defensive situations and line matches. Lindholm appears to be a better defensive player than Monahan, so perhaps he should be the one getting tougher matchups. Gaudreau - Monahan - Bennett Tkachuk - Lindholm - Neal Jankowski - Backlund - Frolik Mangiapane - Ryan - Czarnik Quine I think the above top-12 could be effective. Especially in home games. The bolded could just be mixed and matched depending on who's hot or whatever.