Our 4th line, an offensive juggernaut.
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How can we have balanced scoring if every line isn't producing though!I was thinking the same thing?Who the hell cares that our 4th line isn't scoring? The 1st and 2nd are doing fine. The 3rd's also chipping in timely goals. This is dumb.
KuleminFan41
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The 4th line isn't meant to do so much scoring, especially with limited ice time. They're meant to help keep the other team from scoring and provide some solid hits and energy with a fight or two here and there. McClement is the only one who gets any significant ice time on the team and he's shown he's capable of scoring short handed.
Lets face it, Mclaren or Orr wont be scoring much while a guy like Smith, Ashton and McClement can pot a few. You want more scoring from your third line
Lets face it, Mclaren or Orr wont be scoring much while a guy like Smith, Ashton and McClement can pot a few. You want more scoring from your third line
pucci2001
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They will know its not Orr when instead of fighting he starts chopping people down lol.
The Winter Soldier
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4th lines typically play 6 -7 mins a game and really if you need the 4th line to score goals, you are probably not a very good team.
4th lines value are they provide a security of toughness and energy for the team. Which ours does. The fact we have Orr and Mcclement that can move up to the 3rd in a pinch is a bonus. Plus Mcclement is value on the PK.
4th lines value are they provide a security of toughness and energy for the team. Which ours does. The fact we have Orr and Mcclement that can move up to the 3rd in a pinch is a bonus. Plus Mcclement is value on the PK.
legendinblue
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Would be sweet if somebody too the time to post 4th line stats of elite teams such as Boston, Chicago, etc., so that we have a basis for comparison.
MildlyAwesome
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We're tied for 3rd in GF/G. Are you just trying to ***** about something so utterly pointless?
I can't think of a single fourth line whose goal is to score goals. It may be to provide toughness, energy, defense, but not a single fourth line is expected to goal.
legendinblue
NHL in Seattle
Agreed that McLaren should not be in our lineup anymore. Last year we had Fraser, McLaren and Orr who would be more than willing to drop the gloves; this year we have Orr, Fraser and Clarkson.
McLaren should be replaced with a more skilled player.
The Winter Soldier
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Orr hasn't fought since game 1 against Parros. I wonder if he is hurt, that's a long time for a player that likes to intimidate the opposition to go without fighting.
Mcclement is one of the best 4th line players in the NHL, any offence he brings is a bonus. Orr is one of the few legitimate heavyweights of the game to be able to be spotted on the 3rd line and not hurt it defensively.
Mclaren is one of the best fighters in the NHL, he allows the Kessel's, the JVR's, The Kadri and Lupul's to play their game.
Going into a game where John Scott is dressed, do you want a Ron Wilson coached philosophy team? Yes, let's replace Mclaren for more skill that will see 6-7 mins of ice time. Makes no sense.
Mcclement is one of the best 4th line players in the NHL, any offence he brings is a bonus. Orr is one of the few legitimate heavyweights of the game to be able to be spotted on the 3rd line and not hurt it defensively.
Mclaren is one of the best fighters in the NHL, he allows the Kessel's, the JVR's, The Kadri and Lupul's to play their game.
Going into a game where John Scott is dressed, do you want a Ron Wilson coached philosophy team? Yes, let's replace Mclaren for more skill that will see 6-7 mins of ice time. Makes no sense.
Namikaze Minato
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good lord, did you go around kicking peoples dogs this week?
unreal, cant believe how seriously people are taking this thread, i found it comical myself.
That being said, whenever the fourth line scores, i always have a "ohhh! neat!" moment in the game. Its never expected for me, its like a nice little treat haha.
Duffman955
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You know what they say. If your 4th line isnt lighting the league on fire, you aint gonna win many games.
Muston Atthews
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A more skilled player to do... what exactly? Hit people from behind? Our PK lines are already unreal. Our 4th line hasn't been a liability nor dirty, so I don't see the need for change. Unless you can upgrade on these PK lines then I see no need to change
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