I will get shot maybe, but I want to see if we can re-create chemistry from the past and merge the chemistry we have developed this season.
Hyman-Matthews-Nylander
Johnsson-Tavares-Kapanen
Marleau-Kadri-Marner
Lindholm-Goat-Brown
We know that Matthews can play with both Hyman and Nylander. They have in the past and effectively.
We know that Kadri and Marleau strived on a line with Marner last season.
We know that Tavares has played really well in the past with players less skilled then both Kapanen and Johnsson. Johnsson has some imagination as Marner does with his playmaking abilities. Kapanen provides speed and skill.
The 4th line is what it is. Goat has been playing well, Lindholm has done what has been asked of him. And Brown is what he is. High motor.
I just feel that we need to spread the skill and players that drive lines. Will be better long term and going into the playoffs. None of those lines need to be sheltered as the Bozak-JVR line had to be in playoffs. This is where we would have an advantage or last seasons lineup.
I would also change up the PP. Loading up the first unit isn't working anymore.
PP1 - Matthews, Tavares, Johnsson, Nylander, Reilly
PP2 - Kadri, Marleau, Marner, Kapanen, Gardiner
Kapanen needs to be on the PP. Ridiculous that he is not.