embracedbias
Registered User
Reason why this wont work is that Mathews and Nylander line should be out there for almost half of the game. Marner should be out there too, and then Kadri, JVR and Marleu should be out there almost as much. When you roll the 4 lines Mathews will not play as much, neither will marner but they should be out there as much as possible. Why not maximize the minutes of our best players on lines that will have higher ice time? Then use utility players such as Moore, Martin and Soshnikov on lines with lower minutes that way our best players can be out there longer instead of wasting talent like Marleau or Kadri on 4th line minutes. Thats the philosophy of most coaches in the league.
Should they though? Why not spread the offense, lower likelihood of injuries, and keep the players fresh for playoffs?