HeresJOHNNY
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- Jul 5, 2010
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With the regulation loss to TB the other night. Looking more and more likely we will be playing in Boston for game one. That being said the way you beat the Bruins is with speed and I think the big 3 need to be kept separated so we avoid the Bergeron Matthews nightmare matchup in Beantown.
JVR Matthews Hyman - Line 1
Basically giving Matthew's a net front presence to feed when he's not getting wristers off himself. Hyman has looked great on RW in a small sample size. I feel like this line could give the B's fits down low so a dump and chase would work as well. Have fun Bergeron.
Marleau Kadri Marner - Line 2
They have been our best line for the past few months. Speed and more speed, no explanation really needed.
Komarov Nylander Kapanen- Line 3
Keeping Nylander at centre and putting Kapanen on his wing I think the Bruins 3rd line would not be able to keep up. They already do have chemistry together from their Marlies days and I think Uncle Leo could pot a few timely goals riding shotgun to them.
Pleks/Bozak Brown- Line 4
Pleks/Bozie rotating on strong side draws like Matthews and Nylander do on the PP. Obviously this line could provide some energy and not look out of place defensively. Rotating Johnsson in if either Pleks or Bozak struggle on the wing.
Gardiner Rielly - D Pair 1
Boston will be looking to establish a forecheck early on. Putting our two best puck retrieval defenseman together would help minimize the heavy pressure and also set up some quick breakouts.
Dermott Zaitsev- D Pair 2
Z has been having a tough season and needs to get back to basics. I think he benefits from having a high flying responsible rookie next to him. Babcock stresses the stay at home portion of Zaitsev's game and i think he gains some confidence back.
Hainsey Polak- D Pair 3
Let's face it. We are in trouble here any way you slice it lol. Polak was playing his best hockey of his career against the Caps last season until the injury. He has looked better the last few games though. Hainsey needs to have his minutes reduced and I think this can be a decent reliable sheltered 3rd pairing. Carrick gets in second round against a less heavy team.
Goalies- Andy and Mac: No explanation needed.
Let's see your combos. Sorry mods if this is a bit premature lol.
JVR Matthews Hyman - Line 1
Basically giving Matthew's a net front presence to feed when he's not getting wristers off himself. Hyman has looked great on RW in a small sample size. I feel like this line could give the B's fits down low so a dump and chase would work as well. Have fun Bergeron.
Marleau Kadri Marner - Line 2
They have been our best line for the past few months. Speed and more speed, no explanation really needed.
Komarov Nylander Kapanen- Line 3
Keeping Nylander at centre and putting Kapanen on his wing I think the Bruins 3rd line would not be able to keep up. They already do have chemistry together from their Marlies days and I think Uncle Leo could pot a few timely goals riding shotgun to them.
Pleks/Bozak Brown- Line 4
Pleks/Bozie rotating on strong side draws like Matthews and Nylander do on the PP. Obviously this line could provide some energy and not look out of place defensively. Rotating Johnsson in if either Pleks or Bozak struggle on the wing.
Gardiner Rielly - D Pair 1
Boston will be looking to establish a forecheck early on. Putting our two best puck retrieval defenseman together would help minimize the heavy pressure and also set up some quick breakouts.
Dermott Zaitsev- D Pair 2
Z has been having a tough season and needs to get back to basics. I think he benefits from having a high flying responsible rookie next to him. Babcock stresses the stay at home portion of Zaitsev's game and i think he gains some confidence back.
Hainsey Polak- D Pair 3
Let's face it. We are in trouble here any way you slice it lol. Polak was playing his best hockey of his career against the Caps last season until the injury. He has looked better the last few games though. Hainsey needs to have his minutes reduced and I think this can be a decent reliable sheltered 3rd pairing. Carrick gets in second round against a less heavy team.
Goalies- Andy and Mac: No explanation needed.
Let's see your combos. Sorry mods if this is a bit premature lol.
