Line Combos: DeBrusk - Krejci - ???

[wintersej]

So Pastrnak is blowing the field away in the 63-37-??? poll. I am operating under the assumption that DeBrusk is locked in at #2LW.

On the right wing we are narrowed down to three obvious choices (lets punt on Nash deciding to come back for now)....Donato, Bjork and Heinen.

All three are on their offwing. Donato is likely the best pure scorer. Bjork the fastest. And Heinen plays a smart game that could mesh well with Krejci.

The next poll is going to be #3C...so keep that in mind when thinking about Donato and Heinen (both of whom SHOULD be at wing...but...).

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[Bruinaura]

...... I'm glad I'm not Cassidy

Decisions, decisions

 

[KrejciMVP]

Put Krug on the wing with Krejci?

 

[HustleB]

Add Cehlarik.

 

[wintersej]

Add Cehlarik.

Added if you want to update your vote

 

[NDiesel]

Assuming that our first poll is what happens, here is my guess:

Marchand-Bergeron-Pasta
Debrusk-Krejci-Donato
Heinen-JFK/Frederic/Stud-Backes
The Rest

I know Bjork looked great last season while healthy, but I think he was a bit overmatched and could use some AHL time and some time to get a little bit stronger (big assumption is that he wasn't able to work out to full extent this offseason due to recovery). Donato looked good with Krejci and I like the mix of physical and scoring on that line.

Now the 3rd line is tricky. IF one of the kids make that 3rd line C I would prefer Heinen as the winger as he is a smart two-way player, and Backes would be another two-way/physical presence on that line. In my mind gives them two guys whose smart play will make up for rookie msitakes.

If the Bruins decide that they either want Kuraly or Backes at 3rd line C, I put Heinen on the 2nd line RW and bring Donato as the other winger on the 3rd line to get some scoring depth.

Tons of options for Cassidy and lots of time to decide, but I don't envy him having to make these decisions right now.

 

[HustleB]

Add Cehlarik.

No I like Donato, Bjork, Heinen. Although Heinen I keep at 3L more because of what he brings to that line. I see a very weak third line without his 3 zone play.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

David Backes

 

[sleepyh]

DeBrusk and Donato together could generate some serious inspiring work-ethic..

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Put Krug on the wing with Krejci?

Is this serious?

Anyways..... I went with Heinen. I feel he should get a legitimate look somewhere in the Top 6.

 

[Trap Jesus]

Donato. Him playing the off-wing isn't ideal, but I remember that line gelling well with Krejci and DeBrusk for that brief period of time.

 

[McGarnagle]

I think Heinen should be the frontrunner, but give Donato a fair shake to win the job in camp.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Assuming Pasta is going to be on line 1, I went with Heinen here, but it's a toss-up between him and Donato, imo. I kind of want to see if they can develop Donato into a C

 

[UConn126]

I think it's impossible to predict who will get the spot. It all depends on how everyone performs in camp.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Is this serious?

Anyways..... I went with Heinen. I feel he should get a legitimate look somewhere in the Top 6.

I chose "other" in the survey

 

[ON3M4N]

Went other because I think Cassidy tries to use pasta as the #2RW in order to help balance the line-up.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

I can't wait til we get to transition from people kvetching about projected lineups to people kvetching about the actual lineups used in real live games. That means we'll have real live games!

 

[Bruinaura]

I can't wait til we get to transition from people kvetching about projected lineups to people kvetching about the actual lineups used in real live games. That means we'll have real live games!

Less than three weeks until training camp

 

[smithformeragent]

I can't wait til we get to transition from people kvetching about projected lineups to people kvetching about the actual lineups used in real live games. That means we'll have real live games!

Yep.

We know the combinations will change game to game, and even within the games.

Guys will get hot.
Guys will get injured.

These are the true dog days of hockey’s offseason.

 

[Bruinaura]

For what it's worth...

 

[Smitty93]

Chose "Other" for Pastrnak. Based on the interview with Cassidy, it certainly sounds like they are going to try Pastrnak with Krejci to start, with the 63-37-88 line in their back pocket if they need it.

I'm all for it. This team has a much higher ceiling if they can spread out the scoring.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Pastrnak, gives us 2 very good lines.

 

[Kazcram]

rick nash
i think if he is healthy and can get a full camp under his belt the second line can be very good
Thats of course if he plays and bruins sign him

 

[bob27]

The question I have is why is DeBrusk locked with Krejci. It's not like they had just unbelievable chemistry together and need to be glued to each other.

 

[Krupp]

Chose Heinen, but that's because that's what I WANT to see.

I really think it's Pasta, and i'm not mad about that. Bergy and Marchy will produce no matter what. Krejci needs help, like it or not, and Debrusk adds strong insurance to that line. Pasta will benefit from Debrusk going into the corners and getting him the puck.