Line Combos: Opening night roster is set

[Micklebot]

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[Micklebot]

I think this is the lineup I'd like to see, based on how preseason went. I was expecting more from Kelly.

Tkachuk-Stützle-Batherson
DeBrincat -Norris-Giroux
Motte-Pinto-Joseph
Watson-Kastelic-Brassard

Chabot-Zub
Sanderson-Hamonic
Brannstrom-Holden

Forsberg
Hellberg

 

[King Karl]

For a second I thought those were the line combos they were running with and was extremely concerned about DJ's sanity.

 

[Micklebot]

For a second I thought those were the line combos they were running with and was extremely concerned about DJ's sanity.

Yeah, I'm not sure if they are intentionally trolling fans with the presentation there, or if it's just a happy accident.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Yeah, I'm not sure if they are intentionally trolling fans with the presentation there, or if it's just a happy accident.

It looks to be in jersey chronological order going from top to bottom and then left to right

 

[Big Muddy]

Zaitsev is listed here. Maybe he's the 7D. Expect to see incoming posts on this subject soon.

 

[Micklebot]

It looks to be in jersey chronological order going from top to bottom and then left to right

Good catch, so that lends credence to happy accident theory, though they di choose to pay it out as three columns for the forwards and two for the d which immediately suggests lines and pairings

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Good catch, so that lends credence to happy accident theory, though they di choose to pay it out as three columns for the forwards and two for the d which immediately suggests lines and pairings

Almost looks like 5 rows fit nicely without shrinking text, so maybe that's why, but you're right, its a confusing look. Kelly on the 1st line lol.

 

[Micklebot]

Almost looks like 5 rows fit nicely without shrinking text, so maybe that's why, but you're right, its a confusing look. Kelly on the 1st line lol.

Yeah, I'm leaning towards happy accident, either way it was "fun" to experience a bit of a skipped heartbeat seeing Kelly on the first line, and Zaitsev in over Holden (paired with Sanderson no less).

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Yeah, I'm leaning towards happy accident, either way it was "fun" to experience a bit of a skipped heartbeat seeing Kelly on the first line, and Zaitsev in over Holden (paired with Sanderson no less).

And Giroux riding the pine for game 1!

 

[JD1]

Yeah, I'm not sure if they are intentionally trolling fans with the presentation there, or if it's just a happy accident.

I saw that tweet earlier

Idk why, but what you've posted misses the statement "presented in numerical order" which is what i saw with it earlier....about 5 seconds after going wtf?

 

[God Says No]

And Giroux riding the pine for game 1!

What a terrible signing. Reminds me of MDZ of last year.

 

[Micklebot]

What a terrible signing. Reminds me of MDZ of last year.

Lol, though tbh, I think we're hoping it works out better than Dadonov who is the closer parallel. Early indications are that it will.

 

[Union2017]

Lol, though tbh, I think we're hoping it works out better than Dadonov who is the closer parallel. Early indications are that it will.

I never thought Dadonov was even close to Giroux with his skill level and playing style, but I understand the comparison when it comes to signing. Although I was not even close to be this excited about Dadonov.

 

[Micklebot]

I never thought Dadonov was even close to Giroux with his skill level and playing style, but I understand the comparison when it comes to signing. Although I was not even close to be this excited about Dadonov.

Yeah, Giroux is obviously much better, hence why he got the bigger contract despite being older at the time of signing.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

So in regards to Forementon, are we just waiting for the NHL to finish their investigation? And if so, is there a timeline as to when the investigation may be done?

 

[SlapJack]

Lol, though tbh, I think we're hoping it works out better than Dadonov who is the closer parallel. Early indications are that it will.

Could be tight. If Giroux can't get more than one stinking assist with zero goals on the PP for the ENTIRE SEASON, then I guess Dadonov shall be declared the winner.

I have a hunch he'll have that equaled by the 3rd period of game 1 though.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Could be tight. If Giroux can't get more than one stinking assist with zero goals on the PP for the ENTIRE SEASON, then I guess Dadonov shall be declared the winner.

I have a hunch he'll have that equaled by the 3rd period of game 1 though.

What if he gets 30 ES goals and 50 ES assists but no goals on PP?

 

[Xspyrit]

I think this is the lineup I'd like to see, based on how preseason went. I was expecting more from Kelly.

Tkachuk-Stützle-Batherson
DeBrincat -Norris-Giroux
Motte-Pinto-Joseph
Watson-Kastelic-Brassard

Chabot-Zub
Sanderson-Hamonic
Brannstrom-Holden

Forsberg
Hellberg

Not ideal to have the 2 pure goal scorers on the same line though. Giroux's playmaking is still good but we should have a dual threat (Stutzle, Batherson) on each line too

I find these duos make the most sense

DeBrincat-Stutzle
Norris-Batherson

Lines could be :

Tkachuk-Stutzle-DeBrincat
Giroux-Norris-Batherson

or the expected

DeBrincat-Stutzle-Giroux
Tkachuk-Norris-Batherson

 

[PatrickEaves]

I swear to God DJ. If on opening day, 22 is in the lineup...

 

[Micklebot]

I swear to God DJ. If on opening day, 22 is in the lineup...

Relax, Zub is hurt but it's apparently nothing serious. Odd seeing Greig mentioned, I thought he was sent down already.

 

[PatrickEaves]

Relax, Zub is hurt but it's apparently nothing serious. Odd seeing Greig mentioned, I thought he was sent down already.

Normally the 7th defenseman takes the hurt defenseman's spot to not disrupt the normal pairings. In this case the 7th defenseman would be Holden.

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

For a second I thought those were the line combos they were running with and was extremely concerned about DJ's sanity.

I think this went through everyone's mind.

 

[Union2017]

I think this went through everyone's mind.

DJ should put Zaitsev on first PP for just one shift, just so that we can hear the whole arena go nuts on the 18th lol.

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

DJ should put Zaitsev on first PP for just one shift, just so that we can hear the whole arena go nuts on the 18th lol.

Prized UFA signing Giroux is our 14th forward.