Confirmed with Link: Flames acquire Curtis Lazar and Kostka for Jokipakka and a 2nd

[YourAverageFan*]

I think you scratch Versteeg. If you want Lazar to regain his confidence, playing with Tkachuk and Backlund, is the best way to do it.

Tkachuk-Backlund-Lazar
Frolik-Bennett-Brouwer

I think it's important to get that 3rd line going for the playoffs and Frolik should help with that.

Plus, even if you want to put Lazar with Tkachuk and Backlund, you can just go

Versteeg-Bennett-Frolik

 

[BigRangy]

Plus, even if you want to put Lazar with Tkachuk and Backlund, you can just go

Versteeg-Bennett-Frolik

Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland
Tkachuk-Backlund-Lazar
Versteeg-Bennett-Frolik
Bouma-Stajan-Chiasson

Looks pretty good, assuming Lazar can be slightly better than total garbage

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

I don't why people want to separate Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik every time. The line has been doing really good. Sure I want Lazar to play, but if it means breaking up that line...no thanks.

The only realistic option is the bottom 6 at this point unless someone falters badly in the top 6.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I don't why people want to separate Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik every time. The line has been doing really good. Sure I want Lazar to play, but if it means breaking up that line...no thanks.

The only realistic option is the bottom 6 at this point unless someone falters badly in the top 6.

I think it's more to experiment who else Backlund can get going.

Like last year Joe Colbourbe looked good with Backlund. Maybe Backlund can give a guy like Lazar or Brouwer a boost. See if Frolik can get Bennett going.

 

[Sparky93]

I think it's more to experiment who else Backlund can get going.

Like last year Joe Colbourbe looked good with Backlund. Maybe Backlund can give a guy like Lazar or Brouwer a boost. See if Frolik can get Bennett going.

Exactly, 3 lines producing in the playoffs is worth far more than 2, even if one is at a reduced rate

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland
Tkachuk-Backlund-Brouwer
Versteeg-Bennett-Frolik
Bouma-Stajan-Chiasson

We need to get Brouwer going. I want to see how he fits with Backlund.

Chiasson is playing well right now and not sure Lazar can play LW.

I think I like this the best.