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- May 15, 2012
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Gaudreau - Bennett - Lindholm
As a trial, you give Benny the same linemates that Monahan gets. No more excuses, if Bennett fails with them, everyone shuts up about him forever.
Tkachuk - Monahan - Dube
All three guys can score, all can pass. Dube gives them more footspeed. Good opportunity for Dube to learn C on the fly where appropriate.
Mangiapane - Backlund - Ryan
Shutdown line, Mangiapane has a motor and can be physical, well balanced line
Lucic - ? - ?
This one depends who is back next season. Spots appear to be open for some AHL talent, perhaps Gawdin gets a look.
Man, I'm just having a hard time penciling anyone in, because I think there's going to be some overall changes to this lineup; or hope there is.
I don't know what Bennett on the top line gives us. I liked what I say in the playoffs. But I also hate what I saw for 75% of the season over the past 3-4 years.
I think Calgary will go overhaul/big game hunting this offseason. I hope it's done right, and not just patch-work fixes that end up making us a worse team.