Line Combos: Line combo predictions

[RogerRoger]

Opening night, imo, it will open conservatively with veterans in the lineup

Hoffman-Barkov-Dadonov..................Yandle-Ekblad
Huberdeau-Trocheck-Malgin..............Kis-Matheson
McGinn-McCann-Bjugstad..................Weegar-Pysyk
Haley-Mack-Sceviour

What I'd like to see
Hoffman-Barkov-Dadonov
Huberdeau-Trocheck-Malgin
Vatrano-Borgstrom-Bjugstad
McGinn-McCann-Mamin

 

[Dnigly13]

Dadonov-Barkov-Vatrano (want to balance the lines, whoever plays with DB will put up points, like Vatrano's shot with these cats)
Huberdeau-Trocheck-Malgin (worked well when healthy last year
Hoffman-Borgstrom-Bjugstad
Mamin-McCann-Scevior (Mac and McGinn as options too)

 

[pb1300]

Going by what Boughner had to say yesterday, his top six seems to be:

Dadonov - Barky - Bjugstad
Huby - Tro - Hoffman

He said he knows he taxed Barkov and Trocheck towards the end of the season, and thinks that with the better depth in the bottom six, he wont have to play them as much. He is expecting big years from them, along with Hoffman, Malgin, Vatrano, and he said he thinks that McCann has another level in him.

 

[letsgrowcactus]

Going by what Boughner had to say yesterday, his top six seems to be:

Dadonov - Barky - Bjugstad
Huby - Tro - Hoffman

He said he knows he taxed Barkov and Trocheck towards the end of the season, and thinks that with the better depth in the bottom six, he wont have to play them as much. He is expecting big years from them, along with Hoffman, Malgin, Vatrano, and he said he thinks that McCann has another level in him.

Have a link by any chance?

Good to hear that he realizes he leaned on Barkov and Trocheck too much (though it was understandeable given our roster).

 

[kelsier]

If Borgström pans out, the center depth is going to be insane. That'd (in my opinion) slot the team close to Pens and the Leafs in comparison. Perhaps even Edmonton if they keep RNH and Draisaitl plays center. Barkov and Trocheck are both already near PPG players and you couldn't ask for much more. Looking long term and adding in the value from the contracts some might even have an argument for having the best punch in the league, all things considered. Though I wonder if that could cause a logjam in the long run, cause you'd want to ensure your best guys get the minutes and still a pretty early phase project, Borgström develops through on ice experience. I still remember when Bjugstad was pinned down as the future 2nd line C and it wasn't even that long ago. Things can change pretty fast. Anyway I'll definitely be watching games next year and I got a feeling it's going to be a great year for the Panthers.

 

[pb1300]

Have a link by any chance?

Good to hear that he realizes he leaned on Barkov and Trocheck too much (though it was understandeable given our roster).

Joe Rose interview on WQAM.

 

[Ghoste]

Joe Rose interview on WQAM.

0822-Bob Boughner.mp3 - The Joe Rose Show with Zach Krantz - Omny.fm

I really liked when he said the coaching staff sat down after the season and talked about tightening up the defense a bit (they even watched some playoff hockey).

-ghoste

 

[letsgrowcactus]

0822-Bob Boughner.mp3 - The Joe Rose Show with Zach Krantz - Omny.fm

I really liked when he said the coaching staff sat down after the season and talked about tightening up the defense a bit (they even watched some playoff hockey).

-ghoste

Thanks

 

[I am not exposed]

Going by what Boughner had to say yesterday, his top six seems to be:

Dadonov - Barky - Bjugstad
Huby - Tro - Hoffman

He said he knows he taxed Barkov and Trocheck towards the end of the season, and thinks that with the better depth in the bottom six, he wont have to play them as much. He is expecting big years from them, along with Hoffman, Malgin, Vatrano, and he said he thinks that McCann has another level in him.

Makes sense. I know some people were penciling in Hoffman with Barkov, But Hoffman with Trocheck, and Barkov with Bjugstad makes more sense to me to begin the season. .

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Makes sense. I know some people were penciling in Hoffman with Barkov, But Hoffman with Trocheck, and Barkov with Bjugstad makes more sense to me to begin the season. .

Bjugs on the 3rd line would make even more sense.

 

[Ghoste]

Thanks

I got you fam!

-ghoste

 

[CHGoalie27]

Keep together whoever looked good together last year...

 

[FrolikFan67]

Hoffman-Barkov-Dadonov
Huberdeau-Trocheck-Vatrano
Bjugstad-McCann-Malgin
McGinn-MacKenzie-Sceviour
Haley

Borgstrom in the AHL unless someone gets moved. I'd have him here but i'm trying to think what management/coaching will actually do. Malgin and Vatrano are swapable.

Yandle-Ekblad
Matheson-Petrovic
Pysyk-Weegar
Kiselevich

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

All y’all with McCann over Borg for 3C

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

The Hoffman addition in the top 6 was also a huge help for the 3rd line.

Vatrano, Borgstrom, McCann, Malgin, Sceviour are all solid players, and interchangable pieces.

Big weaknesses:

4th line- (not a huge deal as they don't play a lot, still sucks though)

#4 d spot-again, going to be hard to do worse than Pysyk but if Kiselevich is that bad you can just scratch him and plug Pysyk back and roll with 3rd pair Weegar-Petrovic

And the most obvious one- goaltending. Is Luongo going to be good at 39? All evidence suggests yes. However, is he going to give more than 30-35 starts? All evidence says no. So James Reimer has to be considerably more consistent, and Hutch has to play solid in his (minimum) 5-10 spot starts.

To even think about playoffs, Luongo needs to continue to play at a high level, and to even think about winning a round, he needs to be fresh and rested.

 

[PanthersHockey1]

The Hoffman addition in the top 6 was also a huge help for the 3rd line.

Vatrano, Borgstrom, McCann, Malgin, Sceviour are all solid players, and interchangable pieces.

Big weaknesses:

4th line- (not a huge deal as they don't play a lot, still sucks though)

#4 d spot-again, going to be hard to do worse than Pysyk but if Kiselevich is that bad you can just scratch him and plug Pysyk back and roll with 3rd pair Weegar-Petrovic

And the most obvious one- goaltending. Is Luongo going to be good at 39? All evidence suggests yes. However, is he going to give more than 30-35 starts? All evidence says no. So James Reimer has to be considerably more consistent, and Hutch has to play solid in his (minimum) 5-10 spot starts.

To even think about playoffs, Luongo needs to continue to play at a high level, and to even think about winning a round, he needs to be fresh and rested.

You can always trade for goaltending at some point too. Worst case scenario injured Lou and inconsistent Reimer you can swing a trade with fire tire teams like Ottawa who would probably consider trading Anderson.

 

[Ghoste]

All y’all with McCann over Borg for 3C

I mean if he blows everyone away and wins the job in a month of training camp then sure, have at it kid. But I don't see it as a negative if he goes to Springfield and gets top-six ice time /PP time to develop.

-ghoste

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

0822-Bob Boughner.mp3 - The Joe Rose Show with Zach Krantz - Omny.fm

I really liked when he said the coaching staff sat down after the season and talked about tightening up the defense a bit (they even watched some playoff hockey).

-ghoste

 

[I am not exposed]

All y’all with McCann over Borg for 3C

Borg will be playing in the AHL. That's why.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

The easiest decision for the brass will be sending Borg to the AHL because they probably need to know if McCann is able to elevate his game to the next level and in general to figure out which players can keep up with the competition for jobs. Malgin or Vatrano will be traded within the next year or so.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

You can always trade for goaltending at some point too. Worst case scenario injured Lou and inconsistent Reimer you can swing a trade with fire tire teams like Ottawa who would probably consider trading Anderson.

I mean best case scenario is Luongo continues to be awesome when healthy and Reimer can be a bit more consistent. There's no way lu plays over 40 games imo.

Worst case would be age catches up to Lu (I doubt it) and Reimer sucks (I also doubt it, he has a long history of being inconsistent [average])

It'd be nice if Andy finished here but I doubt it.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

All y’all with McCann over Borg for 3C

lol nvm so drunk

 

[Ciccarelli22eh]

Bjugs on the 3rd line would make even more sense.

Ya because Bjugs didn’t have a breakout year and played horrible with Barky. Ya split them up slot him in the 3rd line...Come on....
Between this and some not having Haley and or Mack in your lines is somthing else...Please let it stop.....

Consider this a blue print for the lines. (No Borg)

Dadonov Barky Bjugs
**** Tro ******
**** McCann *****
Haley Mack Scev

 

[CHGoalie27]

Ya because Bjugs didn’t have a breakout year and played horrible with Barky. Ya split them up slot him in the 3rd line...Come on....
Between this and some not having Haley and or Mack in your lines is somthing else...Please let it stop.....

Consider this a blue print for the lines. (No Borg)

Dadonov Barky Bjugs
**** Tro ******
**** McCann *****
Haley Mack Scev

Basically! I'm putting Hoffmann and Huby at 2 with Vince to start off. No reason to do otherwise.

I'm still solid on my lifelong there is no first or last line stance. What line was HBK in PiT? IMO, Huby can be the best 3rd line LW in hockey if it fits...

 

[RogerRoger]

I'm still solid on my lifelong there is no first or last line stance. What line was HBK in PiT? IMO, Huby can be the best 3rd line LW in hockey if it fits...

If Mack and or Haley are on a line, that's the last line. They are not NHL caliber players anymore.