Line Combos: Post TDL: How do want the lines now?

[BigGoalBrad]

I give Backes a couple weeks to figure it out and pray that he can get it going. The experience will be handy in the playoffs. If not, pray that the Nordstrom from October reappears.

Too slow for the playoffs particularly to go up against Tampa and Toronto. He can step in for a game or two to replace an ineffective player maybe but thats it. There is nothing to get going when your that slow IMO.

 

[YouTakeTheVan]

If I had to win a playoff game tonight, I go with Kuhlman for discipline & speed.

But I'd keep Cehlarik in the lineup through the end of the season to see if he can put up points consistently, hold his own on both ends of the ice and avoid untimely giveaways.

Plenty of time for Backes the rest of the way as well.

 

[prizminferno]

Backes over Acciari should get real consideration

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

DeBrusk is playing arguably the best hockey of his career and we want to move him to the off-wing?

Marchand Bergeron Heinen
Debrusk Krejci Pasta
Johansson Coyle Backes
Kuraly Acciari Wagner

this seems like the most logical lineup to me. start there & tweak as needed.

I read @LouJersey talking about how Mojo might be a better fit in the top 6 because of his skillset but personally I like the idea of him bringing some east/west play to the 3rd line. We haven't had skill on that line all year, let's give it a go & see if we can get some goals out of it before we mix it up too much.

 

[8thRoundPick]

DeBrusk is playing arguably the best hockey of his career and we want to move him to the off-wing?

Marchand Bergeron Heinen
Debrusk Krejci Pasta
Johansson Coyle Backes
Kuraly Acciari Wagner

I may or may not flip Pasta and Heinen, either of them produce well with 63/37, but otherwise that's the lineup I want to see come playoff time.

 

[Blowfish]

Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Johansson Krejci DeBrusk
Cehlarik Coyle Heinen
Nordstrom Kuraly Wagner

 

[LouJersey]

this seems like the most logical lineup to me. start there & tweak as needed.

I read @LouJersey talking about how Mojo might be a better fit in the top 6 because of his skillset but personally I like the idea of him bringing some east/west play to the 3rd line. We haven't had skill on that line all year, let's give it a go & see if we can get some goals out of it before we mix it up too much.

You have to sub in 22 for 42 then. I think he is a natural w 46 and 88 tho

 

[UConn126]

Marchand-Bergeron-Pasta
Mojo-Krejci-DeBrusk
Heinen-Coyle-Backes
4th

 

[Blowfish]

Backes over Acciari should get real consideration

Backes in the press box sounds about right.

 

[mar2kbos]

Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Johansson Krejci DeBrusk
Heinen Coyle Backes
Kuraly Acciari Wagner

PP1
Marchand Bergeron DeBrusk
Krug Pasta

PP2
Johansson Krejci Coyle
Grzelyck McAvoy

I can’t see Bruce playing Cehlarik in the playoffs you can tell he’s not a big fan

Is Backes there to wave Pom poms from the bench? He can’t keep up with the play in regular season never mind playoffs. I agree with the rest but I’d call up Stempniak and rotate Nordstrom, Backes and Stemp to see which one actually fits (which won’t be Backes unless he ties rockets to his skates)

 

[prizminferno]

Acciari and Backes are two of the worst players in the league but one makes 6 million bucks

 

[Blowfish]

I like what Coolman and Nordstrom add...speed/pace. Thinking Cehlarik might be odd man out. Backes should just be out.

 

[JHockey14]

Marchand Bergeron Pasta
JDB Krejci Cehlarik
Mojo Coyle Heinen
Wags Kuraly Backes

Meh. They’re probably still one piece away which is why this deadline was so frustrating but ya dance with the girl ya brought now. If senshyn can ever figure it out he fills such a big need on this team

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Should be Cehlarik. Will be Backes.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Should be Cehlarik. Will be Backes.

no way.
backes will be in the pressbox when pasta gets back. guy is done.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

If it was my choice, Kuhlman.

 

[Pia8988]

no way.
backes will be in the pressbox when pasta gets back. guy is done.

He is still better than Acciari.

 

[Dabruins]

What I want to see:
Marchand + Bergy + Heinen
JD + Krejci + Pasta
M Jo + Coyle + Kulhman
Wagner + Kuraly + Acciari
Cehlarik/Backes/Nordstrom extras or inserted if needed.

What I think Cassidy does:
Marchand + Bergy + Heinen
JD + Krejci + Pasta
M Jo + Coyle + Backes
Wagner + Kuraly + Acciari
Nordstrom/Cehlarik/Kuhlman

Just realized that was a lot of writing to basically say cant see Cassidy not playing Backes unless he absolutely forces his hand (possible).

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I think they needed to send someone down to process the trade because they were at the roster max. Same thing that happened with Coyle the other night. Kuhlman's probably back there for a while. I think Cehlarik was a paper transaction in case they want him to play in the AHL playoffs.

I would think Cehlarik goes down to play.

They can only have 4 AHL call ups the rest of the year, so not sure they want to use one immediately.

Backes has played better the last 2-3 games, so I think they are going to want to give him some games to see if he can sustain improved play. Johansson pretty much has to be in the lineup, and they have depth. So I would think both Cehlarik and Kuhlman stay down for now

 

[BadBruins]

He is still better than Acciari.

If only Backes could still play center and kill penalties. Would be a nice look to the 4th line in a Callahan role (overpriced veteran). I don't think he can.

 

[TCB]

I went with Kuhlman. Really liked what I saw, speed and energy to burn, with an high hockey IQ. Loved the way he would go to the net.

Cehlarik would be my second choice and I think would be OK there but Backes or Nordstrom

 

[3B]

Heinen-Bergeron-Marchand
Pasta-Krejci-DeBrusk
Backes-Coyle-Mojo
Wagner-Acciari-Kuraly

Nordstrom-Cehlarik-Stempniak

 

[KlausJopling]

Backes was scratched when we had less depth. Don’t think that spot will be handed to him without competition.

Heinen-Coyle-

Then Cehlarik, Backes, Nordstrom and maybe Stempniak all getting chances to see who fits the best.

 

[MetM]

Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Johansson Krejci DeBrusk
Cehlarik Coyle Heinen
Nordstrom Kuraly Wagner

This , but maybe Backes instead of Nordstrom

 

[Prince Pasta]

id actually like to see johansson on the right with Marchand and Bergy
keep debrusk pasta and krecji together and see how heinen and coyle mesh