Speculation: 2018-19 Roster Discussion Part I

[LeftHeartInSF]

5 games in and we have a losing record. I'd say tank for a pick, but we dont have 1!

 

[Gecklund]

With how well the lines have done, what are our lines when Jumbo gets back? I really have no idea.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

With how well the lines have done, what are our lines when Jumbo gets back? I really have no idea.

Something going through a lot of peoples minds I think. I just do not see this happening but would love to see Jumbo play with Sorenson and Goodrow on the 4th line.

 

[hohosaregood]

I just don't want to see Jumbo go straight back to a line with Pavelski. That's like the bare minimum move for me.

 

[jMoneyBrah]

Something going through a lot of peoples minds I think. I just do not see this happening but would love to see Jumbo play with Sorenson and Goodrow on the 4th line.

I agree. I don’t know how you convince Jumbo it’s a legit line, but is gotta start with Sorensen being a rich man’s Ekman and Goodrow a very poor man’s Cheechoo. Both of those players (Sorensen and Goodrow) can bring speed and aggressive forechecking (F1) and Thornton can be F2. If any player can turn one of those guys into a great F3 it’s Jumbo.

 

[Gecklund]

Something going through a lot of peoples minds I think. I just do not see this happening but would love to see Jumbo play with Sorenson and Goodrow on the 4th line.

Who do you have as Suomela’s winger? Karlsson?

 

[Pinkfloyd]

5 games in and we have a losing record. I'd say tank for a pick, but we dont have 1!

We don't have a losing record though. Also, no to moving Martin Jones. We've seen what has happened to Dell with extended bouts as a starter and it isn't pretty. Plus, he's got a three team list. We wouldn't get much for him in such a scenario.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Who do you have as Suomela’s winger? Karlsson?

In the example I used, we end up having 3A, 3B lines.

?-Jumbo-?
Donskoi-Suomela-?

We can pick from Sorenson, Goodrow, Chartier, Karlsson from our active roster than can be used in those 3 spots. We also have Praplan and Gambrell who have made a decent case of getting a chance over Melker.

 

[Gecklund]

In the example I used, we end up having 3A, 3B lines.

?-Jumbo-?
Donskoi-Suomela-?

We can pick from Sorenson, Goodrow, Chartier, Karlsson from our active roster than can be used in those 3 spots. We also have Praplan and Gambrell who have made a decent case of getting a chance over Melker.

So the lines would be something like:

Kane-Pavelski-Labanc
Meier-Hertl-Couture
Sorenson-Thornton-Goodrow
Donskoi-Suomela-Chartier

 

[hohosaregood]

Can we just make Jumbo a winger?

Kane-Pavs-Labanc
Meier-Hertl-Couture
Donskoi-Shovels-Thornton
Sorensen-Chartier-Goodrow

 

[LeftHeartInSF]

We don't have a losing record though. Also, no to moving Martin Jones. We've seen what has happened to Dell with extended bouts as a starter and it isn't pretty. Plus, he's got a three team list. We wouldn't get much for him in such a scenario.

I am over exaggerating for the sake of humor. I'd call an OTL and L though.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I am over exaggerating for the sake of humor. I'd call an OTL and L though.

They're .500 right now because standings are based off points and they have half of them.

 

[Gecklund]

Can we just make Jumbo a winger?

Kane-Pavs-Labanc
Meier-Hertl-Couture
Donskoi-Shovels-Thornton
Sorensen-Chartier-Goodrow

I don't think he has the speed is the problem.

 

[spintops]

You probably water down all of the lines too much, but wouldn't mind seeing Thornton-Couture paired for a bit, just don't have a real finisher to put on the Timo-Hertl line

 

[Jaleel619]

I don't think thornton would care if hes willing to sign for $1M don't you think he'd do anything to improve the team, PDBs been talking the good talk for 3 years now, we're a sum of our parts and we need everybody. That's why hes still here. My theory is by the time our game is in place one of the big guys Hertl, Thornton, or Pavs will be playing 3C, and Sumo is ideal at 4C if we're talking about a deep team trying to beat other playoff teams.

 

[LeftHeartInSF]

They're .500 right now because standings are based off points and they have half of them.

Quick making so much sense with your logic.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Quick making so much sense with your logic.

I'm sorry! Carry on, good sir!

 

[OffSydes]

Oh man, this seems to happen so much with fighters. I guess repeated blows to the head are not a good idea

 

[gaucholoco3]

I actually think Thornton would work well with Hertl and Couture.

Kane - Pavs - Lebanc
Hertl - Thornton - Couture
Meier - Shovels - Donskoi
Sorensen - Chartier - Goodrow

 

[Herschel]

I actually think Thornton would work well with Hertl and Couture.

Kane - Pavs - Lebanc
Hertl - Thornton - Couture
Meier - Shovels - Donskoi
Sorensen - Chartier - Goodrow

I really like this lineup. The Joes need to be split up to start and put together during the game when it makes sense.

 

[Barrie22]

Oh man, this seems to happen so much with fighters. I guess repeated blows to the head are not a good idea

For one you have to be a pretty big mental case to begin with to get into a profession where your one and only job is to take and give out punches.

 

[5H4RK5]

I actually think Thornton would work well with Hertl and Couture.

Kane - Pavs - Lebanc
Hertl - Thornton - Couture
Meier - Shovels - Donskoi
Sorensen - Chartier - Goodrow

JT has had 3 knee injuries, if his infection is to the bone and ligaments then he is done. It takes more than a year to heal that's why it keeps re occuring.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

JT has had 3 knee injuries, if his infection is to the bone and ligaments then he is done. It takes more than a year to heal that's why it keeps re occuring.

He's had two knee injuries and it's one to each knee. Let's not slant things to make a point. His infection is not seen to be serious so I doubt it's as dire as you say.

 

[Used As A Shield]

System or shot selection/personnel that this team seems to always make goalies go into godmode?

 

[Friday]

He's had two knee injuries and it's one to each knee. Let's not slant things to make a point. His infection is not seen to be serious so I doubt it's as dire as you say.

He also played through the swelling so it seems like its mostly playing it safe. If this was the playoffs he wouldn't be missing any time.