Line Combos: Lines 2-4 (To start training camp/pre-season)

[Makar to MacK]

All this thread does is make me wish we had brought in a top six forward this off-season. Even with a top five draft pick we still need one more player. Kaut will probably be good, but not for two years at least.

Kerfoot is not someone I'm betting on in the future either..


We have Jost, and down the line.................. Kaut, and then a high first coming which may or may not be a contributing player in 2019-20.

We also have Bowers more then likely coming next year as well.

 

[CobraAcesS]

We also have Bowers more then likely coming next year as well.

The point is no one we can project on the second line that can be a driver within the next 2 to 3 years. Kaut may make the team but he wont be a #1/2 on a line at that point. Neither will Bowers.

The only 2nd line player we have who could POTENTIALLY drive a line is Jost. Even if we draft Hughes/Kakko that's two players, and it's the best case scenario. I just don't see this problem for the future that bringing in a top six player would create as a reason not to go get someone for this season plus five years.

It's Sakic's only failure for this off-season for a team who through and though feels like the goal is playoffs or bust. I get patience, but I also don't see bringing someone in creating a near term issue either. Which would be the reason not too.

This is probably exacerbated by me not even remotely being a fan of Kerfoot.

 

[Brett44]

The point is no one we can project on the second line that can be a driver within the next 2 to 3 years. Kaut may make the team but he wont be a #1/2 on a line at that point. Neither will Bowers.

The only 2nd line player we have who could POTENTIALLY drive a line is Jost. Even if we draft Hughes/Kakko that's two players, and it's the best case scenario. I just don't see this problem for the future that bringing in a top six player would create as a reason not to go get someone for this season plus five years.

It's Sakic's only failure for this off-season for a team who through and though feels like the goal is playoffs or bust. I get patience, but I also don't see bringing someone in creating a near term issue either. Which would be the reason not too.

This is probably exacerbated by me not even remotely being a fan of Kerfoot.

Our 1st pick will be probably between 10-15 and he can be a third man (example Lavoie, Zergas or Suzuki). Play in playoff will be very hard this year .

 

[klozge]

Based off of how the past few games have gone, I expect the lineup to look something along the lines of:

Landeskog-MacKinnon-Rantanen
Kerfoot-Jost-Wilson
Nieto-Soda-Compher
Calvert-Kamenev-Sven

I don't like Wilson in a scoring role. I do like the other lines, though. Maybe switch Wilson and Compher. A lot would depend on Soda being able to elevate his wings but he has shown he can do this. I also think O'Connor might make the team and might take on the role (5 on 5, not on the PK) Comeau played last season.

 

[Brett44]

After the game against Dallas, is it possible than the answer for the second line is the 1st line.

Jost-Mackinnon- Compher or Kamenev
Landeskog- Kerfoot- Rantanen
Calvert-Soder- Compher or Wilson
Nieto-Toni-Wilson or Kamenev

For me it's time for Rantanen To lead a line.
What do you think?

 

[member 116861]

After the game against Dallas, is it possible than the answer for the second line is the 1st line.

Jost-Mackinnon- Compher or Kamenev
Landeskog- Kerfoot- Rantanen
Calvert-Soder- Compher or Wilson
Nieto-Toni-Wilson or Kamenev

For me it's time for Rantanen To lead a line.
What do you think?

If I'm being honest, breaking up the first line is not the end of the world. Would I do it? Probably not but it could work.

Just don't break up Nieto and Soderberg though <3

 

[Brett44]

If I'm being honest, breaking up the first line is not the end of the world. Would I do it? Probably not but it could work.

Just don't break up Nieto and Soderberg though <3

Ok for Nieto-Soderberg but Calvert deserved a top 9 ice time.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

So....

92/29/96
13/17/22
83/34/57
11/37/15
47

6/49
4/16
28/12
44/7

1
31

??

 

[OwenNolan]

Landeskog- Mackinnon- Rantanen
Kerfoot- Jost- Wilson
Nieto- Soderberg- Bourque
Calvert- Compher- Dries
Toninato

Johnson- Girard
Barrie- Zadorov
Cole- Nemeth
Barberio- Alt

Varlamov
Grubauer

 

[member 116861]

Landeskog- Mackinnon- Rantanen
Kerfoot- Jost- Wilson
Nieto- Soderberg- Bourque
Calvert- Compher- Dries
Toninato

Johnson- Girard
Barrie- Zadorov
Cole- Nemeth
Barberio- Alt

Varlamov
Grubauer

This is it chief

 

[LTC Pain]

Landeskog- Mackinnon- Rantanen
Kerfoot- Jost- Wilson
Nieto- Soderberg- Bourque
Calvert- Compher- Dries
Toninato

Johnson- Girard
Barrie- Zadorov
Cole- Nemeth
Barberio- Alt

Varlamov
Grubauer

Yes, too start the season. When Ghetto and Kamenev come off IR who goes down to the Eagles? Toninato and Alt, or Toninato and Dries???

 

[Pokecheque]

Yes, too start the season. When Ghetto and Kamenev come off IR who goes down to the Eagles? Toninato and Alt, or Toninato and Dries???

Depends, right now all three of them can be demoted without having to go on waivers since Sun-Dried and Tomato are waiver exempt and Alt already cleared. If it takes up to a month for those guys to recover they'd have to send Alt back through again.

All that said I suppose it'd be Alt and Toninato.

 

[DanglesFromDuchene]

Landeskog- Mackinnon- Rantanen
Kerfoot- Jost- Wilson
Nieto- Soderberg- Bourque
Calvert- Compher- Dries
Toninato

Johnson- Girard
Barrie- Zadorov
Cole- Nemeth
Barberio- Alt

Varlamov
Grubauer

Just curious, why are LW listed on the left side but LD are listed on the right? I see that a lot

 

[Piestany88]

Just curious, why are LW listed on the left side but LD are listed on the right? I see that a lot

Whoever puts it that way is screwing up hahaha

 

[AvsGuy]

Still unsure how someone can be not even remotely a fan of Kerfoot

 

[The Abusement Park]

Still unsure how someone can be not even remotely a fan of Kerfoot

I like Kerfoot, I’m just not 100% convinced he’s atop 6 guy. I’d love to be proven wrong though.

 

[Foppberg]

I like Kerfoot, I’m just not 100% convinced he’s atop 6 guy. I’d love to be proven wrong though.

Ditto.

 

[forsbergavs32]

Not sure I'm a fan of Wilson being on the 2nd line but guess the options are limited with Kam out

 

[Avsboy]

I love Wilson up there. Needed size on that line and he was good in the preseason, not just in terms of scoring but in terms of forechecking and position.

 

[forsbergavs32]

I love Wilson up there. Needed size on that line and he was good in the preseason, not just in terms of scoring but in terms of forechecking and position.

If he's gonna be there hopefully they plan on him being the big net presence and try to open space for Jost and Kerf.

 

[McMetal]

Wilson is better than what he showed last year. As a complementary player on a second line, he could work in theory. He's going to have to do better though.

 

[Pokecheque]

Injuries and illness hampered Wilson all season, he could never get a rhythm going. He had a very solid showing in the postseason on that 4th line with Gork and JT Wentworth though. Hopefully he can start out strong and give his linemates some room to work with.

 

[Makar to MacK]

This was posted on the Rumors thread. Just thought you guys would like to see it if you dont venture off the Avs forum much. I like these lines a lot and hope this works out.

 

[CobraAcesS]

View attachment 143593 This was posted on the Rumors thread. Just thought you guys would like to see it if you dont venture off the Avs forum much. I like these lines a lot and hope this works out.

Is that anything official or just wishful thinking?

 

[klozge]

Still unsure how someone can be not even remotely a fan of Kerfoot

He certainly won me over. Love him now. I'll probably keep being scared something will happen to him, though.