God Bless Canada
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I think one thing we need to look at is going back to the formula of 2002. That team had the two strong scoring lines that were able to consistently produce offece. Then we had seven forwards - Lindros, Shanahan, Nolan, Peca, Smyth, Fleury and Nieuwendyk - who were interchangable, but all contributed in multiple facets and were strong on the forecheck.
Come 2010, that might be the recipe for success. Strong scoring lines anchored by Crosby and Spezza. (With Staal on the wing). A physical checking line. (Think Horton, Morrow and, if he regains his physical nature, Thornton). And then a strong checking line, anchored by Mike Richards. Leadership should also play more of a factor in choosing this team. There were so many strong locker room presences, and so many guys capable of carrying the team on their back. That wasn't there this year.
Come 2010, that might be the recipe for success. Strong scoring lines anchored by Crosby and Spezza. (With Staal on the wing). A physical checking line. (Think Horton, Morrow and, if he regains his physical nature, Thornton). And then a strong checking line, anchored by Mike Richards. Leadership should also play more of a factor in choosing this team. There were so many strong locker room presences, and so many guys capable of carrying the team on their back. That wasn't there this year.