GuloGulo 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 Since we reverted back to the Euroline up front we've gotten quick results again(coincidental or not), but we also run a larger risk of having our 'only' offensive threat shut down in games. Should Babs neglect Zetterberg's center smarts and use the Big Line to break tight defenses like Minnesota's etc? Note: This poll assumes we're using the current roster. Don't say "trade Lang" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripismoney 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 I think we spread it around, but use the big gunners on power plays. The Wings have plenty of talent to support Zetterberg and Datsyuk without both being on the ice at the same time. We could always try both approaches through the course of a game. If we fall behind, go all out with Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Shanny until we get back into it. Still, I think that splitting them up is a sacrifice that benefits the overall health of the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 I'd ride the Big line a little longer. Once it cools off, spread the wealth. Could be a useful weapon later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gobias 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 Spread the wealth unless they really need to push the offense, ala what Bowman used to do with the Shanny - Yzerman - Feds line. I'd still like to see Franzen play wing with one of the eurotwins, he's got a pretty good shot and is really hard to knock off the puck, especially around the boards. Homer - Dats - Shanny Franzen - Zetterberg - Samuelsson Williams - Lang - Yzerman Maltby - Draper - Cleary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 There's no reason to take Franzen off of the Maltby - Draper line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gobias 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) Why not? Regular season is the time to experiment. I think most people would agree that Hank and Pavel would do wonders with a strong winger to play with them. A guy like Franzen who has an excellent shot could turn out really well alongside either of them. Taking Franzen off the grind line doesn't even affect them that much anyway. He's an excellent addition, sure, but why couldn't Cleary do just as well in a defensive role? Edited January 15, 2006 by gobias Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelticWing34 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 I'd ride the Big line a little longer. Once it cools off, spread the wealth. Could be a useful weapon later on. I agree. Use them with they're hot, but once they start cooling off enough, switch the lines around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 So far, that big line has been huge for us. I say let it ride until proven otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManiacStan 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Big lines are important. You have a big line you'll get a lot more scoring, I feel. Just look at Ottawa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 If it ain't broke, don't fix it. As long as Zets and Dasuykula have that chemistry, there's no reason to put them on different lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 With how they've been playing together, I'll go with Shanahan-Datsyuk-Zetterberg line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites