How would you like Center time partitioned between Danault, Suzuki, Kotkaniemi, Domi, etc?

[MXD]

You can't dismiss the chemistry that Tatat-Danault-Gallagher has but there's no doubt that Danault is not a 1C on a cup team. Ideally you want one of the other 3 with those two wingers....but they may not be the best fits for a variety of reasons.

Which is perfectly fine, since neither Tatar or Gallagher are top-line material either. But they absolutely can play tough minutes together.
(Actually, Gallagher is top-line support player material, and he's the best player here, so it doesn't work).

What I'd like to see in the interim is a dominant RW (or just a very skilled one, preferably with size) playing with one of Domi and Drouin, and Suzuki. Think of someone like Rantanen (not necessarily him, but someone like him). That wouldn't necessarily make for a great first line either, but they'll be supported by the Tatar - Danault - Gallagher line.

And no, Armia doesn't fit the bill.

 

[Omar]

Which is perfectly fine, since neither Tatar or Gallagher are top-line material either. But they absolutely can play tough minutes together.
(Actually, Gallagher is top-line support player material, and he's the best player here, so it doesn't work).

What I'd like to see in the interim is a dominant RW (or just a very skilled one, preferably with size) playing with one of Domi and Drouin, and Suzuki. Think of someone like Rantanen (not necessarily him, but someone like him). That wouldn't necessarily make for a great first line either, but they'll be supported by the Tatar - Danault - Gallagher line.

And no, Armia doesn't fit the bill.

We just don’t have the players.