I asked it in the other thread so I'll ask it here. Assuming one of AA or Mantha is only on the big club to actually play and not sit in the press box, who is the odd man out?
Don't see pulk clearing, and I'm guessing AA will be the one to make it, but then one of Ott/Miller has to be sitting which I didn't expect Blash to do.
Gotta assume Ott/Miller, unless Holland actually has a trade up his sleeve which would be a real shocker.
Don't see Mantha playing in the 4th line. This has me believing a Top-9 spot is opening for them.
I asked it in the other thread so I'll ask it here. Assuming one of AA or Mantha is only on the big club to actually play and not sit in the press box, who is the odd man out?
I was thinking Sheahan to the 4th line, with Ott/Miller out, though I really have no idea.
Great news and a positive to see for the club. It's something that I'm genuinely interested in seeing play out over the course of the season.
I would guess Miller. Or someone's injured and we just haven't heard about it.
If it's one of Miller/Ott I'm wondering who is getting bumped to the fourth line.
I asked it in the other thread so I'll ask it here. Assuming one of AA or Mantha is only on the big club to actually play and not sit in the press box, who is the odd man out?
I think it's Miller. Imo Ott has outplayed him, even though both have looked good together.
Sheahan was used at 4th line on the last practise game, so I think he joins the 4th line. He kind of gives same kind but better package than Miller there. More offense.
Athanasiou/Mantha goes to TOP9.
Zeta - Nielsen - Tatar
Akader - Larkin - Mantha/Athanasiou
Vanek - Helm - Nyquist
Sheahan - Glendy - Ott
(Miller)
This would be most ideal.
I think it's Miller. Imo Ott has outplayed him, even though both have looked good together.
Sheahan was used at 4th line on the last practise game, so I think he joins the 4th line. He kind of gives same kind but better package than Miller there. More offense.
Athanasiou/Mantha goes to TOP9.
Zeta - Nielsen - Tatar
Akader - Larkin - Mantha/Athanasiou
Vanek - Helm - Nyquist
Sheahan - Glendy - Ott
(Miller)
This would be most ideal.
I actually hate Larkin with double AA. I think they play too similar. I'd like that line-up if it were Mantha.
Seems very unlike them to go this route but at worst, AA should've been on this team anyway. Mantha showed flashes last year but even he's getting to the point of not needing much more time in the AHL. These guys are legit talented. I think Pulkkinen was AHL good.
I asked it in the other thread so I'll ask it here. Assuming one of AA or Mantha is only on the big club to actually play and not sit in the press box, who is the odd man out?
This is awesome, as long as Blash doesn't pull the same crap as last year and play AA (or Mantha possibly in this case) 6 minutes a night. Gotta let these guys play and work through their mistakes. Give them a REAL shot in the top 9 and don't bench them or cut their minutes the first time they mess up. They aren't going to get better if they don't play thought their mistakes.
Could see AA/Mantha starting in the pressbox but still great news. Wasn't very excited about seeing Pulkkinen waste more chances.
Baby steps.
I actually hate Larkin with double AA. I think they play too similar. I'd like that line-up if it were Mantha.