Line Combos: How do they all fit now?

[AlaskaJet]

The 4th Line played ~9 minutes at 5 on 5 last night. Lowry played 10. I'd like to see that sort of trend continue. Just roll four lines and make the opposition chace your matchups.

Lowry would be the lead dog on the PK, and could still face top lines without fear. Hard matching can come later, but they need fresh legs in this weird slog of a season.

It would challenge Mo’s brain to be constantly one step ahead of the other team in changing line combo’s...but maybe it’s finally something that we get to see..Until now he’s only done it really when forced by injuries and such, but it doesn’t mean that lightning couldn’t strike him and he could overcome his fear of throwing out line changes in the middle of a game.

Drafting a RH Sasquatch on D seems more likely..

 

[brock0791]

Under normal circumstances I'd be all be all about 4 even lines. I'm wondering if it's not such an advantage in a 56 game season?

 

[JetsFan815]

With the talent the Jets have, loading up 3 lines and running a 5 minute a night 4th line is justifiable. Last night the icetime was distributed as follows:

1st line: 19:27
2nd: 17:48
3rd: 16:16
4th: 5:33

That's pretty sustainable. We don't need to give the 4th line 10-11 minutes a night for the sake of giving them that iceimt. Rolling 3 lines is good enough for me. I would even suggest that under this scheme, the Jets dress 11 forwards and 7 D and rotate one of their top forwards (Scheif/Ehlers/PLD/Dubois) with extra shifts on the 4th line for matchup advantages.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

With the talent the Jets have, loading up 3 lines and running a 5 minute a night 4th line is justifiable. Last night the icetime was distributed as follows:

1st line: 19:27
2nd: 17:48
3rd: 16:16
4th: 5:33

That's pretty sustainable. We don't need to give the 4th line 10-11 minutes a night for the sake of giving them that iceimt. Rolling 3 lines is good enough for me. I would even suggest that under this scheme, the Jets dress 11 forwards and 7 D and rotate one of their top forwards (Scheif/Ehlers/PLD/Dubois) with extra shifts on the 4th line for matchup advantages.

I could see that, as long as no 1 line/player is getting over used. So it would depend on how the extra shifts on the 4th are distributed.

I know who PLD is but who is that Dubois guy?

OTOH, the 4th line last night earned a couple of extra minutes.

Edit: With the addition of another top 6 F, we are already having trouble deciding which forward to drop into the PB. The 11 & 7 plan makes that decision even tougher. And which Dman draws in?

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Best fits - IMO:
Connor - Dubois - Scheifele
Copp - Stastny - Ehlers
Perreault - Lowry - Wheeler
Harkins - Lewis - Appleton

What Maurice is likely to do:
Stastny - Scheifele - Ehlers
Connor- Dubois - Wheeler
Copp - Lowry - Appleton
Harkins - Lewis - Perreault

 

[Spock]

Copp - Scheifele - Ehlers
Connor - Dubois - Appleton
Perreault - Stastny - Wheeler
Harkins - Lowry - Lewis

 

[Gm0ney]

I still wouldn't touch Copp-Scheifele-Ehlers. I'd try this:

Copp-Scheifele-Ehlers
Connor-PLD-Wheeler
[Vesalainen/Harkins]-Stastny-Appleton
Perreault-Lowry-[Lewis/Gustafsson]

That doesn't really fit Maurice's Top 6/Bottom 6 style though.

What's I think is more likely is something like:

Connor-Scheifele-Ehlers
Dubois-Stastny-Wheeler
Copp-Lowry-Appleton
Perreault-Gustafsson-Lewis

And Thompson is probably back in for Gus as soon as he's healthy.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

I still wouldn't touch Copp-Scheifele-Ehlers. I'd try this:

Copp-Scheifele-Ehlers
Connor-PLD-Wheeler
[Vesalainen/Harkins]-Stastny-Appleton
Perreault-Lowry-[Lewis/Gustafsson]

That doesn't really fit Maurice's Top 6/Bottom 6 style though.

What's I think is more likely is something like:

Connor-Scheifele-Ehlers
Dubois-Stastny-Wheeler
Copp-Lowry-Appleton
Perreault-Gustafsson-Lewis

And Thompson is probably back in for Gus as soon as he's healthy.

I don't think Mau will put Dubois on a wing.

 

[WolfHouse]

Copp-Scheif-Ehlers
Connor-PLD-Wheeler
Perrault-Lowry-Apples
Harkins-Stats-Lewis

Then just be content knowing that Stats is getting rested for the playoff run

 

[Bristo]

Best fits - IMO:
Connor - Dubois - Scheifele

lol get out

 

[Gil Fisher]

I cannot see any scenario where our 1C's don't play Centre. It'll be 55-13 down the middle.

And I agree that the top line should not change. Big question is does Stastny move to 2RW or 3RW or does he move t 3C or 4C. I think we'll see this come Tuesday:

9 55 27
81 13 26
85 17 22
12 25 23

The Jets won't feel like they owe anything to Stastny. He'll move around to wherever there's a need. And right now, that's 4C.

 

[Gil Fisher]

Copp-Scheif-Ehlers
Connor-PLD-Wheeler
Perrault-Lowry-Apples
Harkins-Stats-Lewis

Then just be content knowing that Stats is getting rested for the playoff run

Should've saved myself some time and read your post before posting myself.

 

[TheJadePipe]

Conner chef Ehlers
Stats PLD Wheels
Copp Lowry Apples
Perrault Thompson Lewis

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

lol get out

Ticks all the boxes.

 

[nabby12]

Copp Scheifele Ehlers
Connor Dubois Wheeler
Vesalainen Stastny Appleton
Perreault Lowry Lewis
Harkins

 

[Bristo]

Ticks all the boxes.

Moving a top 20 NHL C to the wing does not 'tick a box'. It's insane. It's one step removed form healthy-scratching him. Do you hate him or something?

 

[TheGovernment]

Conner chef Ehlers
Stats PLD Wheels
Copp Lowry Apples
Perrault Thompson Lewis

Man, you are the only one with any sense on here! That’s exactly what need a to be run.

 

[jetsnblues]

Avs a much better team than the Jets while running with a top 4 D that's:
19-22
22-22

good point

 

[Jack722]

I'm quite enjoying that the biggest problem with our roster is getting everyone enough minutes.

The d core notwithstanding, our forward group hasn't been this strong since the 2017-2018 season, and this may be a tier above that one.

 

[portamoral]

i really hope for dubois' sake that he's not playing with connor and wheeler

 

[TheJadePipe]

Man, you are the only one with any sense on here! That’s exactly what need a to be run.

Yup

 

[bennylundholm]

How bout this for Dubois' first game back:

Copp Scheif. Ehlers
Connor. Stastny. Wheeler
Perreault. Lowry. Apples
Ves. Dubois. Lewis

Roll all 4 lines: 40 second shifts.

 

[Howard Chuck]

I can see many of the lines mentioned here, working. I really like garrets pairs.

My biggest issue is trying to decide where Wheeler fits. He isn’t as fast or quick thinking as the younger guys in the top six (9?).

You just never know what clicks though. It’s best for the team if he can find some magic with someone 5x5 as it hasn’t really happened yet this year.

Im excited to see what we try and what works!

 

[kylbaz]

I haven't been this confident in a solid three lines in years. This is exciting.

 

[Buffdog]

I just hope they don't put Wheeler on his wing

"Hey PL, welcome to the team! Here's your boat anchor to drag around out there"