Line Combos: When McDavid comes back, what are the lines?

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

McDavid sounds like he’s coming back soon but no word on Neal, Kassian is out for 5 more, Nygard till mid-March at the earliest and Gagner is now banged up.

Assume the 1st and 3rd lines remain intact, and Haas retains the 4C spot, who plays with McDavid and who plays with Haas?

(Can’t pick a non-Oiler, must be from our organization)

RNH Draisatl Yamo
XXX McDavid XXX
Benson Sheahan Archie
XXX Haas XXX

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[JayE]

It does depend on when Neal and Nygard get back. I'm not sure if Benson has 100% earned his spot on that 3rd line despite the fact he has played well in his last two. I don't mind Chiasson-Haas-Nygard for a 4th line. Unless we get another top 6 winger, we'll likely be running Neal-McDavid-Kassian (again, when all of them get back).

 

[Rafters]

I wouldn’t mind giving benson and Archibald a look with McDavid once he gets back

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

It does depend on when Neal and Nygard get back. I'm not sure if Benson has 100% earned his spot on that 3rd line despite the fact he has played well in his last two. I don't mind Chiasson-Haas-Nygard for a 4th line. Unless we get another top 6 winger, we'll likely be running Neal-McDavid-Kassian (again, when all of them get back).

Assuming Neal is out long term and Nygard is what would you do then?

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I wouldn’t mind giving benson and Archibald a look with McDavid once he gets back

Im thinking Tip keeps Benson with Sheahan and Archie for a few games yet. He doesn’t seem to like to break up what appears to be working unlike his predecessors lol.

 

[JayE]

Assuming Neal is out long term and Nygard is what would you do then?

I'd alternate between Gagner and Khaira to fill in for Nygard on the 4th line (Khaira mostly for his PK ability, Gagner for a small amount of offense). If Neal is gone long-term, then I think you pretty much have to add a winger to go with McDavid and Kassian. There aren't any suitable solutions on the current roster (you can't play Gagner with McDavid in 2020 and you open up another hole by moving Archibald up the lineup, I think).

 

[JBear]

RNH/Drai/Yams
Khaira/McDavid/Chiasson
Nygard/Haas/Kass
Benson/Sheahan/Archibald

Who was Kassian playing with before just prior to his suspension?

 

[JayE]

I wouldn’t mind giving benson and Archibald a look with McDavid once he gets back

I think it's important to keep Sheahan and Archibald together. They're the bedrock of what has been a strong 3rd line lately.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I do not know, if Benson fits with Sheahan and Archibald, I leave him there, until they add a forward, make a crazy play, assuming Kassian is still suspended,

Chiasson - McDavid - Haas
Nuge - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Benson - Sheahan - Archibald
Granlund - Cave - Prussell
Khaira, Gagner(I assume will still be hurt)

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

RNH/Drai/Yams
Khaira/McDavid/Chiasson
Nygard/Haas/Kass
Benson/Sheahan/Archibald

Who was Kassian playing with before just prior to his suspension?

Sheahan and Archie.

 

[Mc5RingsAndABeer]

McDavid sits in the press box.

DoN't mEsS wItH a wiNiNnG LiNeUp

 

[MinimaMoralia]

Whoever is hot, whoever sticks and works, as always.

 

[guymez]

I do not know, if Benson fits with Sheahan and Archibald, I leave him there, until they add a forward, make a crazy play, assuming Kassian is still suspended,

Chiasson - McDavid - Haas
Nuge - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Benson - Sheahan - Archibald
Granlund - Cave - Prussell
Khaira, Gagner(I assume will still be hurt)

I think this lineup makes the most sense.

 

[Aerchon]

I really liked Benson Sheahan Archibald

Obviously you don't mess with RNH Draisaitl Yamamoto

Chiasson has had good success with McDavid previously I run with Chaisson McDavid plus whoever is left standing/works (Kharia Gagner Haas Cave)

Patrick and Cave make up 2/3rds of the once upon a time line. As in once upon a time they scored an nhl goal.

 

[Chet Manley]

I do not know, if Benson fits with Sheahan and Archibald, I leave him there, until they add a forward, make a crazy play, assuming Kassian is still suspended,

Chiasson - McDavid - Haas
Nuge - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Benson - Sheahan - Archibald
Granlund - Cave - Prussell
Khaira, Gagner(I assume will still be hurt)

Khaira > Benson, Granlund, Cave, or Prussell as a top 6 forward.

Edit: bottom 6... none of them belong in the top 6.

 

[nabob]

Chia’s son and Haas.

I think given an opportunity Haas could surprise a bit. Good wheels and a good shot.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Granlund and Currie, Connor then goes into the locker room in the first intermission but then proceeds to keep walking right out of the arena saying "**** this, this isn't Bakersfield, get me some ****ing wingers Holland!"

 

[LTIR]

If this was EA sports I would doubleshift McD.

DRY
Chiasson-McD-Haas
BSA
Khaira-McD-Cave
Granlund(designated PKer)

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Khaira > Benson, Granlund, Cave, or Prussell as a top 6 forward.

That isn't true in the slightest, have you not watched this year?

He's the weak link on his line with Cave and Prussell right now

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Chia’s son and Haas.

I think given an opportunity Haas could surprise a bit. Good wheels and a good shot.

I just think without better options you have to try it

 

[ZenOil]

I wouldn’t mind giving benson and Archibald a look with McDavid once he gets back

Kass and Neal together are to slow. Short term try putting Archie in for one of them. I think Kenny needs to make a trade for skill with speed. Unfair for McDavid. He needs someone who can think the game and play the game on or near his level.

 

[ZenOil]

Chia’s son and Haas.

I think given an opportunity Haas could surprise a bit. Good wheels and a good shot.

Not happening. Pretty clear Tippet cant wait to get Haas in the press box. I'd love to see it though. I'd like to try Haas and Archibald as McDavids wingers personally. That line would have phenomenal speed with some grit......not to sure if they'd have much finish.

 

[Beerfish]

We have to get mcdavid a winger, its a crime seeing the guys we are listing as line mates for him.

 

[McDrai]

Assuming Kassian, Neal, Nygard, and Gagner are not in the lineup:

Khaira - McDavid - Chiasson
RNH - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Benson - Sheahan - Archibald
Granlund - Haas - Russell

Didn’t want to mess around with the 2nd and 3rd lines as they have had good chemistry. Khaira and Chiasson have shown some offense in the past so went with them as the wingers on the top line with McDavid (which will probably end up being the 2nd line tbh)

 

[Mav3rick07]

Most of the line combinations in this thread have McDavid paired with with boarder-line NHL’ers.

For god sakes Holland , get our Captain some help.