Lidstrom for life 20 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Datsyuk Franzen-Filppula-Datsyuk Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Zetterberg Datsyuk-Datsyuk-Datsyuk But seriously, the lines are going to change so much its not even worth trying to guess. The only thing I can say with certainty is that the opening game line up will likely be: Frazen-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Lidstrom-Kronwall For anyone thats confused, that would be due to the fact that they are playing in Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numberthirtynine 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) I swear to God if Helm or Leino get punted instead of Maltby, I'll hunt down Babcock and FATALITY him. Because I know that he knows that'd be the wrong decision. I'm a proud supporter of the Maltby for 13th forward campaign. Edited August 19, 2009 by numberthirtynine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 I'll hunt down Babcock and FATALITY him. TOASTY!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Just to back up what I said about Leino not going to GR: I was just messing with you, hence all the sarcasm in my post. Basically all i was saying is just because he has a one-way contract doesn't mean he can't be sent to the minors. I never said he would or wouldn't, I was just pointing that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 What about these: Z-D-Cleary Mule-Flip-Leino Bert-Helm-Willy Homer-Draper-Eaves Maltby This could allow Homer to play less minutes even strength, but still play on the top PP unit with Z & D and maybe try to keep him healthy. hmmm..how about: Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Franzen-Filppula-Cleary Bertuzzi-Helm-Eaves Williams-Draper-Leino Holmstrom on the 1st line,otherwise hes not very effective if hes nt w Datsyuk..Leino on the 4th line?lines will b up in the air w all the skill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 The lines will certainly change from time to time, but I think there will be some regularity to it. Pav and Hank together again. We probably have enough talent to split them again, but I think Babs will go back to the 'winning' formula. You could put pretty much anyone in the third spot, but Homer, Cleary, and Bertuzzi would offer the best compliment. (I exclude Franzen since he's needed on the 2nd line.) My preference would be Homer, since that's the best chance of making him an effective player. 2nd choice would be Bert, for much the same reason. Pav and Hank will get the most out of him, mask his defensive deficiencies, and maybe benefit from having a fairly tough guy on the ice with them. Cleary's defensive skills are best used elsewhere, so he'd be my third choice. Leino could make for an interesting choice as well. If Pav and Hank are together, the 2nd line needs Flip and Mule. Flip's our next best center, and Franzen our only other proven scorer. Much like the top line, you can fill the open wing with a lot of guys. Homer could work here, Cleary, Bertuzzi, Leino, and even Williams. I'd love to see Leino make that spot, but probably not likely. Maybe year after next. Cleary would probably be best, since he would make that a very solid defensive unit, and he's most familiar with Flip and Mule, though dropping him to the 3rd line would really help bolster the defensive strength. Williams I think would do well here, and much like Bert on the top line, some of his defensive failings would be hidden. For the bottom two lines, you have 4 players who can potentially play center in Helm, Draper, Williams, and Leino, with Willy and Ville making the best wingers. It's tough to find two combinations that look good to me. A pairing of Helm and Eaves sounds excellent, but nothing else really stands out to me. Cleary would be great on that wing, Draper/Maltby would work, Bert would be interesting, even Leino or Homer could fit. Problem is that with the exception of Draper/Maltby, all the others would suffer offensively. So... Scoring line 1 - Hank - Pav - Homer/Bert Scoring line 2 - Mule - Flip - Cleary/Leino Scoring line 3 - Bert/Cleary - Williams/Helm - Leino/Cleary/Williams Checking line - Draper/Maltby - Helm/Draper - Eaves 3 lines that are strong defensively, one weak that could be matched up against weak offensive lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blueadams Report post Posted August 20, 2009 its gon be: datsyuk-zetterberg-cleary franzen-filppula-bertuzzi leino-williams-eaves holmstrom-helm-draper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Cleary Franzen-Filppula-Bertuzzi Leino-Helm-Williams Holmstrom-Draper-Eaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 its gon be: datsyuk-zetterberg-cleary franzen-filppula-bertuzzi leino-williams-eaves holmstrom-helm-draper I saw the forum title and had to open it knowing that somebody would undoubtably put Bert on the 2nd line. And there it is. Todd frickin Bertuzzi on the 2nd line of the best team in the NHL. hahahahahahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 The lines will certainly change from time to time, but I think there will be some regularity to it. Pav and Hank together again. We probably have enough talent to split them again, but I think Babs will go back to the 'winning' formula. You could put pretty much anyone in the third spot, but Homer, Cleary, and Bertuzzi would offer the best compliment. (I exclude Franzen since he's needed on the 2nd line.) My preference would be Homer, since that's the best chance of making him an effective player. 2nd choice would be Bert, for much the same reason. Pav and Hank will get the most out of him, mask his defensive deficiencies, and maybe benefit from having a fairly tough guy on the ice with them. Cleary's defensive skills are best used elsewhere, so he'd be my third choice. Leino could make for an interesting choice as well. If Pav and Hank are together, the 2nd line needs Flip and Mule. Flip's our next best center, and Franzen our only other proven scorer. Much like the top line, you can fill the open wing with a lot of guys. Homer could work here, Cleary, Bertuzzi, Leino, and even Williams. I'd love to see Leino make that spot, but probably not likely. Maybe year after next. Cleary would probably be best, since he would make that a very solid defensive unit, and he's most familiar with Flip and Mule, though dropping him to the 3rd line would really help bolster the defensive strength. Williams I think would do well here, and much like Bert on the top line, some of his defensive failings would be hidden. For the bottom two lines, you have 4 players who can potentially play center in Helm, Draper, Williams, and Leino, with Willy and Ville making the best wingers. It's tough to find two combinations that look good to me. A pairing of Helm and Eaves sounds excellent, but nothing else really stands out to me. Cleary would be great on that wing, Draper/Maltby would work, Bert would be interesting, even Leino or Homer could fit. Problem is that with the exception of Draper/Maltby, all the others would suffer offensively. So... Scoring line 1 - Hank - Pav - Homer/Bert Scoring line 2 - Mule - Flip - Cleary/Leino Scoring line 3 - Bert/Cleary - Williams/Helm - Leino/Cleary/Williams Checking line - Draper/Maltby - Helm/Draper - Eaves 3 lines that are strong defensively, one weak that could be matched up against weak offensive lines. Oh, wait this is even better, Bert on the 1st line with 2 of the best defensive forwards in the entire league. I think that people must be confusing the Todd Bertuzzi that we signed with the Todd Bertuzzi of 2002. First line with Pavs and Z. hahahahahahahahahah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Oh, wait this is even better, Bert on the 1st line with 2 of the best defensive forwards in the entire league. I think that people must be confusing the Todd Bertuzzi that we signed with the Todd Bertuzzi of 2002. First line with Pavs and Z. hahahahahahahahahah Well, I was originally thinking of putting Ovechkin there until I remembered he's not on our team. Seriously, with our roster, what options are that much better? Franzen certainly, but that's kind of putting all our eggs in one basket. Cleary probably, but again I think he'd be of more use elsewhere. Homer? Leino? Williams? How about you tell us which 6 forwards on this team are so much better than Bert that putting him on a top line is so ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Honestly, it would be borderline disgraceful if Helm was sent back to Grand Rapids. I might be misinterpreting your complaint but I think it`s a bit much to suggest it`s a disgrace to send a 4th line youngster down to the AHL if cap constraints force it to happen. Particularly when you consider what Calgary had to go through last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Cleary Franzen-Filppula-Bertuzzi Leino-Helm-Williams Holmstrom-Draper-Eaves These are the lines I would like to see to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
