Line Combos: Assuming Paille is out

[acr*]

What would you rather see for a playoff lineup?

Jordan Caron on the 4th line, or 7 d-men?

I'd honestly go the latter route, we can fill that 4th line spot in many ways, everyone from Bergy, Krejci, Smith, Loui, Yeti, or Kelly could easily double it, and as a result we can protect Krug and hold him back at even strength(or give him a couple shifts at wing).

I know it's virtually inevitable that this will turn into another bash Caron thread, we have enough of those, but it's not the intention. I just want to prompt discussion on what would be the best lineup for the playoffs without Paille.

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[nfld77]

If Paille is out, I'd bring up Ftorek for the 4th line..

 

[acr*]

Ah, I should've left open a third option for the poll that is "Call up Spooner/Florek/Someone". But I think given things have gone all year that it's going to be Caron or a D-man.

 

[BMC]

If Paille is out, I'd bring up Ftorek for the 4th line..

Robbie Ftorek is back playing hockey?????

I think you mean Florek.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

It will be Caron.

Hopefully, Paille don't miss too much time and Bergy+Kelly are good to go for game 1.

 

[bruinsfan46]

Bruins roll four lines, that's what they do. You won't see them going 7 D anytime soon. It's gonna be Caron, can't say I'm thrilled but it is what is. Claude is comfortable with him for whatever reason.

 

[member 96824]

The lines as I see them opening night:

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[Cid]

Our system is built on running 4 lines. You will see Caron in Paille's spot.

I personally would have Kelly fill the 4th line roll, and let Johnson or Spooner up on that 3rd line.

But that's just me. You have a week to get a guy comfortable on either of those lines. I honestly don't think anyone can be any less effective than Caron has been his entire career.

 

[rcduthie77]

Call up Florek and let him play with Campbell & Thornton or call up Spooner and put him with Eriksson and Soderberg.

 

[missingchicklet]

It'll definitely be Caron. Why would it be anything other than that? It's what Claude has been doing most of the season. The Bs will be fine if Caron has to fill in for Paille. He's been playing pretty decent hockey lately and doesn't hurt the team most of the time when he's on the ice. And no, I'm not a VIP member of the Caron fan club, just a junior member which nets me a nifty 38 car decal.

 

[BMC]

The lines as I see them opening night:

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Damn he's everywhere!!!! Run for your lives!!!

 

[nfld77]

Robbie Ftorek is back playing hockey?????

I think you mean Florek.

Haha, brother if you only knew how many times I spelled his name wrong and I keep forgetting it every time. But thanks for correcting me and GO BRUINS!!!

 

[Gee Wally]

Haha, brother if you only knew how many times I spelled his name wrong and I keep forgetting it every time. But thanks for correcting me and GO BRUINS!!!

She ain't no brother.

 

[acr*]

If this were any other year, I'd say the 4-line system would stick, but we've been rotating 7 NHL quality D-men all year, it might benefit us to use them all.

 

[Ozamataz Buckshank]

It'll definitely be Caron. Why would it be anything other than that? It's what Claude has been doing most of the season. The Bs will be fine if Caron has to fill in for Paille. He's been playing pretty decent hockey lately and doesn't hurt the team most of the time when he's on the ice. And no, I'm not a VIP member of the Caron fan club, just a junior member which nets me a nifty 38 car decal.

Just like the Bruins were fine with Daugavins last year?

 

[Sanman19]

Why Flores, Guys? What have you seen in three games?

 

[Ozamataz Buckshank]

Why Florek, Guys? What have you seen in three games?

He's not Caron, which is a big plus in his favor

 

[qc]

Put Jarvis out there.

 

[Hali33]

The lines as I see them opening night:

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That's a cup winning team right there.

 

[missingchicklet]

Just like the Bruins were fine with Daugavins last year?

Seriously? Daugavins was hardly the reason the Bs didn't win the Cup last year. And Caron is much better integrated into this system than Daugavins ever was.

 

[Hali33]

I would rather not see Caron but I've already accepted that's who's gonna be there until Paille gets back. There's just no way I see Claude deciding to go with a guy who's played 3 games for this team, no matter how good he looked.

 

[Sanman19]

Caron will be OK. So will Paille.

 

[Harmonicraft*]

Paille AND Bergeron - don't forget his injury too.

 

[Trap Jesus]

No way I'd go with 7 D. It just isn't needed, regardless of the surplus at the position.

 

[nfld77]

She ain't no brother.

DAMN, I'M GONNA SHUT UP NOW!!