Line Combos: 2019/2020 Roster Discussion

[Howard Chuck]

I think the defense is only bad right now. As soon as Niku comes back Kuli can slide back to LD and Bitetto can "slide" to the PB. Hopefully Buff also comes back, and Dahlström should be an upgrade on Bitetto, so we don't have to play him again after the first four games on the road trip.

We could actually have an adequate D in a week or so.

 

[ps241]

I liked Copp's responses to the interview.
"Get chemistry as quick as possible!"

Very true, this is your shot. Having him and Laine both wanting to prove themselves playing together... Who knows...

I am not sure if Copp is the answer for 2nd line center but I am willing to have a good look at it. Laine and Connor are due to take steps forward and that combined with Copp's talent level might lead to a positive surprise here. If its between CCL or CLL in the short term I think I would like to give CCL a try anyways. Either way I believe Paul will not want to be the coach who has a failed 2nd line on his hands two years in a row. He has been around the block enough to know that would carry a high level of risk even with a patient organization like TNSE.

 

[Howard Chuck]

I am not sure if Copp is the answer for 2nd line center but I am willing to have a good look at it. Laine and Connor are due to take steps forward and that combined with Copp's talent level might lead to a positive surprise here. If its between CCL or CLL in the short term I think I would like to give CCL a try anyways. Either way Maurice will be aware he can't have a failed 2nd line on his hands two years in a row or he might actually find himself looking for work.

Absolutely nothing to lose by trying. I'm very hopeful!

 

[Psych0dad]

Absolutely nothing to lose by trying. I'm very hopeful!

Me too. Last time I saw Copp play with Laine they looked like they were on the same page and there was chemistry. Much more so than there ever has been with Little-Laine.

It doesn't have to be the most skilled linemate if the styles match, if they can read each other.

 

[LowLefty]

I am not sure if Copp is the answer for 2nd line center but I am willing to have a good look at it. Laine and Connor are due to take steps forward and that combined with Copp's talent level might lead to a positive surprise here. If its between CCL or CLL in the short term I think I would like to give CCL a try anyways. Either way I believe Paul will not want to be the coach who has a failed 2nd line on his hands two years in a row. He has been around the block enough to know that would carry a high level of risk even with a patient organization like TNSE.

Copp would be the unknown quantity on this line - but there is no reason this line shouldn't work -
I can see them utilizing both a cycle and / or "off the rush" type of game - this bunch have that.
I can also see Copp working hard to either dish off or dig out pucks - maybe better than Little.
They have a bit of grit, a touch around the net, and a shooter - hope they get some time to figure it out.

 

[Ducky10]

Mo's or Chevy's?

If the line combinations from practice carry over to tomorrow, then Mo's. Unless you believe Chevy dictates to Mo who plays or not.

 

[Ducky10]

He isn't going to get fired because he has Letestu in the lineup. I can tell you that much

No he wont, and commenting on Letestu being in the lineup over others doesn't indicate that will be the reason. That's just making things into extremes.

The performance of the team will dictate it, which will largely fall on the teams best players, no doubt.

 

[Daximus]

If the line combinations from practice carry over to tomorrow, then Mo's. Unless you believe Chevy dictates to Mo who plays or not.

Chevy does dictate who stays up and who gets sent down. Right now Dahlstrom is flying in and Chevy sent Niku down for conditioning stint until hes fully healthy. With Beaulieu on the IR that pretty much only leaves Bitetto.

 

[Daximus]

Me too. Last time I saw Copp play with Laine they looked like they were on the same page and there was chemistry. Much more so than there ever has been with Little-Laine.

It doesn't have to be the most skilled linemate if the styles match, if they can read each other.

Laine will really need to have an improved cycle game for them to be the most effective. Which is one of Laines weakest traits since he entered the league. If he can use his big body well and shield the puck while keeping it moving I think they will all gel nicely. Copps game will really built on the cycle. It's why Hyman and Matthew's work. Hyman gets to the corners and retrieves and works the cycle with Matthew's until he can get a good look at the net. Connor also has a decent but not amazing cycle game.

 

[Psych0dad]

Laine will really need to have an improved cycle game for them to be the most effective. Which is one of Laines weakest traits since he entered the league. If he can use his big body well and shield the puck while keeping it moving I think they will all gel nicely. Copps game will really built on the cycle. It's why Hyman and Matthew's work. Hyman gets to the corners and retrieves and works the cycle with Matthew's until he can get a good look at the net. Connor also has a decent but not amazing cycle game.

That line should mainly rush and create chances off that, it's the strength of both wingers. Cycle game is all good and well, unless you are so good off the rush that you score more that way than cycling. Then you should probably do what works best.

What matters the most in this is what role Copp will have in the line. If he is just going to take Littles role then Laine will still be behind the attack and staying between forwards and D and that's just going to lead to more frustration. If Copp will be the guy who starts the rush from the Jets end (he is capable of being that guy, more so than Little) , then this line will be very good and cover up for the weakened defense and inept head coach. Let Laine be an offensive forward like he is, and he'll be much more useful than he has been in ELL.

Even if it works great, once Little is back, PoMo will default back to his garbage lines.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Went to an interview some time ago and the interviewer asked me "if you were informed of a problem and your boss would tell you how to solve it, but you thought he was wrong and you had a better solution, what would you do?". Now I'm not sure if there's a correct answer to this and I can't even remember what my answer was exactly,

Been there, done that. And while you would think the obvious correct answer is, "I would have to kill my boss", my experience is that is not the answer they're looking for.

 

[Ducky10]

Chevy does dictate who stays up and who gets sent down. Right now Dahlstrom is flying in and Chevy sent Niku down for conditioning stint until hes fully healthy. With Beaulieu on the IR that pretty much only leaves Bitetto.

I know Chevy dictates that. I also know why Niku was sent down and Bitetto is playing, I mentioned it yesterday.
My post was about Letestu playing, that is a Mo decision. Not the end of the world, but still his call.

 

[Gm0ney]

He isn't going to get fired because he has Letestu in the lineup. I can tell you that much

True - Letestu's only about the 4th-worst thing about this lineup...

 

[folix]

True - Letestu's only about the 4th-worst thing about this lineup...

I dont know whether to laugh or cry because its true

 

[10Ducky10]

If the line combinations from practice carry over to tomorrow, then Mo's. Unless you believe Chevy dictates to Mo who plays or not.

not at all but I am thinking he is playing what is available to him and it is available via Chevy.

 

[boydkc]

If your dreams come true, and the Jets suck badly out of the gate and Maurice gets fired, tell me which elite unemployed coach you want to hire that will save the season and not make it a wasted one.

Give us some names, please.

Mike Keane

 

[10Ducky10]

Mike Keane

I don't this is a team that should be coached by somebody that has no head coaching experience.

 

[boydkc]

Experience you say count the rings on his fingers.

 

[BatVader]

Patrick Roy

 

[Gm0ney]

I don't this is a team that should be coached by somebody that has no head coaching experience.

So you're thinking Randy Carlyle then?

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I like how they are using Heinola's nine-game stint as a call-up both at the same time. Gives him necessary experience for a necessary need. But I'm excited to see what he's got.

 

[Ducky10]

not at all but I am thinking he is playing what is available to him and it is available via Chevy.

Agreed, I just would have liked to see Gus. Letestu does nothing for me.

 

[Gotaf7]

If the line combinations from practice carry over to tomorrow, then Mo's. Unless you believe Chevy dictates to Mo who plays or not.

Wait what, I thought Wheeler set the lineup.

 

[Ducky10]

Wait what, I thought Wheeler set the lineup.

Just the top line apparently, being a selfish bastard and all.....

 

[Ducky10]

So you're thinking Randy Carlyle then?

I’d laugh if I didn’t think that might be a strong possibility.