I know this thread says Matthew's but he and Hyman have gone hand in hand. To those who never set foot on the ice in an organized game, or those who just cant see the reason Hyman has been stuck to him well...
It's odd. Brown is the "better player." Yet when those 2 were with Matthew's Hyman fit just fine Brown did nothing.
You need a guy that can cycle, win battles, stall for time until he stops in and steals it. Hyman is a top guy in the league I think, when it comes to what his job is. Which is, he is a pick hound. I feel especially near the end of the year he started scoring more. Even shocked us with one in the post season, I thought it was Nylander (as I was taking a gulp of beer and didn't see the pass).
Moral of the story? You need certain guys in certain places. Look at McDavid and Leon they were split up put Maroon on the line..bingo. Maroons style is a bit different but not much (vs Hyman).
In theory I dont know if Marleau is a good idea for that first line. Last yr he showed glimpses of toughness, checking and winning battles. But a lot of nights I felt like he drug Kadri down. It went to Marleaus side and oh look he loses the battle..again. Now hypothetically you can say he is an elite passer, fast for his age, so it should work..right? I guess we will see. I can see Hyman fitting in better with JT and Marner..maybe Brown or Ennis get s shot with Auston if Marleau doesn't work. With his age maybe he should play on the 4th line vs lesser competition and then he may well flourish.
Marleau Lindholm Kap?
That would be a speedy and dangerous 4th line.
Have at it. I know people are going to jump all over this post..but that's the fun in it.
