Would love to see this lineup before the season ends:
Henrique-McDavid-Hyman
McLeod-Drai-Foegele
Kane-Nuge-Perry
Holloway-Carrick-Janmark
Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Stetcher
Kulak-Desharnais
Think Henrique would fit ok with McDavid being a high IQ player and good finisher. I know Nuge is more effective on the wing, but I figure he can cover up some of Kane's defensive short comings. 4th line could be a nice energy line. Ceci out of the lineup at all costs, and Nurse finally gets a mobile puck moving partner that he's always desperately needed (similar to when he had Bear, but a much better skating and more polished version of Bear).
I don't mind it.
Pros:
1. I believe Stetcher is better than Ceci. He is a crappy Spurgeon. Speed/flow should help Nurse
2. Nuge and Kane play well together
3. I like the speed and pace Holloway plays with. Should help this roster
Problems.
1. Connor Brown is going to start playing better and command a spot
2. Holloway isn't very good
3. Is Henrique young enough to ride with Mcdavid? (this is why I can't see it)
4. Is it ok to scratch Ceci because of team dynamics? (seriously)
The one for sure thing is Derek Ryan should not have a spot