The 4th line is actually good i wouldn't mess with it. However I'd swap Lindberg for Fast for a couple of games.
Seriously? Fast may not be an offensive dynamo but he's been one of our most consistent players all year. Defensively responsible and can help out on offense.... There's a reason that whatever line he is on is usually one of the lines we have going each game.
I agree on trying to get Lindberg in the games, but take out Hayes or Glass before Fast. I'd actually sit Glass this game for Oscar because Buffalo doesn't play that hard hitting game that Tanner is "suited" for.
You do realize your avatar makes you look very biased right?
What he said isn't that far off, though.
However, now that Hayes has moved back to center, that whole line plays great.
Wouldn't mind sitting Tanner with an "upper body injury" for a game to get OL in.
Re: Fast, I rather enjoy what he brings to the table. I've watched him for years, even before he came to the Rangers. He hasn't utilized his speed as much as he did in Sweden/AHL. But the defensive consistency is definitely there. I just wish he shot the dang puck more.
You do realize your avatar makes you look very biased right?
I feel like he's not strong enough. And his lack of offensive is annoying.Let me say it then. Fast is one of the most reliable players on the team. He was put in a difficult position when he was moved up to the top6, but nonetheless he has been more than solid. He is a player who does the dirty work, takes care of the defensive aspect to give his linemates time to focus on offense. It might not show up on the scoreboard but he is a damn good player based on expectations and his cap hit.
I swap him with Hayes before Fast. Outside of the Pitt game, Hayes has been awful for a while now and doesn't really play special teams, where Fast is a PK guy. I think Lindberg-Staal-Fast is a much better line and definitely a faster and better skating line.
Seriously? Fast may not be an offensive dynamo but he's been one of our most consistent players all year. Defensively responsible and can help out on offense.... There's a reason that whatever line he is on is usually one of the lines we have going each game.
I agree on trying to get Lindberg in the games, but take out Hayes or Glass before Fast. I'd actually sit Glass this game for Oscar because Buffalo doesn't play that hard hitting game that Tanner is "suited" for.
I feel like he's not strong enough. And his lack of offensive is annoying.
To play in the bottom-six, for one.He has 28 points so far this season. What kind of offense do you expect from a bottom6, 2-way player who makes 900k?
To play in the bottom-six, for one.
A part of me hopes we lose.
Seriously? Fast may not be an offensive dynamo but he's been one of our most consistent players all year. Defensively responsible and can help out on offense.... There's a reason that whatever line he is on is usually one of the lines we have going each game.
I agree on trying to get Lindberg in the games, but take out Hayes or Glass before Fast. I'd actually sit Glass this game for Oscar because Buffalo doesn't play that hard hitting game that Tanner is "suited" for.
Zucc will hit 60 tonight. LGR