Speculation: Preds lines game one for playoffs

[maplepred]

Assuming Jarnkrok is not back and Tolvanen gets as is expected, what do you guys think of this lineup going into the playoffs?

JOFA
Fiala Turris Tolvanen
Hartman Bonino Smith
Hartnell Sissons Watson
Fisher swapping in and out with Bonino/Sissons

Josi Ellis
Ekholm Subban
Emelin Weber

Rinne
Saros

Salomaki, Irwin are first two call ups in injury situation that hopefully does not happen.

I think this team is insanely deep,

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[Armourboy]

Like I said in another thread I don't think it will be Smith that will be moved down. Frankly I think Lavi is afraid it would break his mojo.

 

[Pred303]

and tolvanen is a natural left wing

 

[BigFatCat999]

If Tolvanen lives up to the hype:

Tolvanen-Johansen-Arvidsson
Fiala-Turris-Smith
Forsberg-Fisher-Hartman
Hartnell-Bonino-Sissons

• Sweet Jesus that 4th line.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

If Tolvanen lives up to the hype:

Tolvanen-Johansen-Arvidsson
Fiala-Turris-Smith
Forsberg-Fisher-Hartman
Hartnell-Bonino-Sissons

• Sweet Jesus that 4th line.

No Hook or Watson?

Forsberg-Johansen-Arvidsson
Fiala-Turris-Smith
Tolvanen-Bonino-Hook
Hartman-Sissons-Watson

Top 4
Emelin-Tater

 

[BigFatCat999]

No Hook or Watson?

Forsberg-Johansen-Arvidsson
Fiala-Turris-Smith
Tolvanen-Bonino-Hook
Hartman-Sissons-Watson

Top 4
Emelin-Tater

I'm not sure either are healthy? Also, is Fisher not in your line up? Also, I said, IF, Tolvanen pans out. I'm just wondering who you fit in and take out. This team could ice 5 lines without flinching and there is the fact of playoff minute condensing. I see a top 9 with 3 guys who play specials or can eat even strength time without looking like a donkey.

 

[maplepred]

If Tolvanen lives up to the hype:

Tolvanen-Johansen-Arvidsson
Fiala-Turris-Smith
Forsberg-Fisher-Hartman
Hartnell-Bonino-Sissons

• Sweet Jesus that 4th line.

I think forsberg has to play first or second line. He’s our most talented player overall and is wasted with third liners like Hartman and Fish.

Also we have to have Watson playing, he has so many hits and blocked shots and is also able to put up points and stand up for guys, he’s a guy that can mix it up and pump the team up and inspire guys. There is no way he should ever miss a game unless he’s hurt IMO

 

[nine_inch_fang]

I'm not sure either are healthy? Also, is Fisher not in your line up? Also, I said, IF, Tolvanen pans out. I'm just wondering who you fit in and take out. This team could ice 5 lines without flinching and there is the fact of playoff minute condensing. I see a top 9 with 3 guys who play specials or can eat even strength time without looking like a donkey.

Fisher is my first depth player, even if a wing goes down you move Sissons to the wing and move Hartman up. I don't think Fisher has looked that good since he's come back and we need the youthful penalty killers so that our top liners aren't having to play as much on the PK.
Hartnell is the next to go into the line up in case of injury or ineffectiveness.

Tolvanen is protected on the 3rd line but should be on the #1 PP unit.

 

[Armourboy]

If Forsberg on the third is getting match ups against the 3rd pairing D and other 3rd and 4th lines he could be pretty deadly in that spot.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

If Forsberg on the third is getting match ups against the 3rd pairing D and other 3rd and 4th lines he could be pretty deadly in that spot.

Not to mention he should be able to drive a line so this could be something that is attempted.

 

[predfan98]

I think the jofa line and the current smith line stay the same, if working. I just don't think you break those up.
Where the rest fits I don't know...

 

[maplepred]

Not to mention he should be able to drive a line so this could be something that is attempted.

I think tolvanen maybe ends up being the top six winger on the third line. Less coverage and more chance to break out for him, I’m really hoping jarnkrok is back by playoffs to play on that line A well.
But forsberg needs to be top line, the JOFA cannot be broken up right before playoffs. That just spells bad news.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Won't make a suggestion yet. 3 more games to see if Tolvanen steps up, to see if Fisher gets a little more going, see if there's a prognosis on Hook. If I suggest something today I know I'd just change it in a week.

I'd be getting ready to play the top-4 D HUGE minutes though. Basically they are 25-27+ mins each unless the team is winning by 3 or more. It would be nice to have the luxury of resting them a lot in the last 3 games. I guess that's a question of just how much the Pres. Trophy means. Tough call.

 

[triggrman]

Jarnkrok is skating again, right?


Jofa
Fits
Hartnell-Bones-Jarnkrok
Hartman-Sissons-Watson

Fisher/Tolvanen/Salamoki are injury replacements.

Emelin-2bit

 

[Pred303]

i agree with this trig. but honestly i will be shocked if lavy doesn't start fisher and alternate hartman/sissons/hartnell from game to game (if jarnkrok and all forwards are ready to go). and if weber is healthy i fully expect him to be with emilin on the right side of the 3rd pair instead of bitetto.

still lots to be determined of course, the actual arvy, weber, jarnkrok injury situations by then. the performance of tolvanen these last three games. any further injuries, etc. we could see several different combos still by that time because of things.

 

[LCPreds]

Hartman has been awesome. He should definitely get in over Fisher imo but understand where you're coming from. If anything I would expect it to be a decision on Fisher vs. Hartnell.

 

[maplepred]

Hartman has been awesome. He should definitely get in over Fisher imo but understand where you're coming from. If anything I would expect it to be a decision on Fisher vs. Hartnell.

What has Hartman done to say he is awesome? Not contesting your opinion just curious why you say awesome. Cheers

 

[LCPreds]

What has Hartman done to say he is awesome? Not contesting your opinion just curious why you say awesome. Cheers

He is highly disruptive, brings speed, has shown ability to play up and down the lines, and looks to have arguably as much offensive potential as either Fisher or Hartnell. I'll take his upside over what either of those two bring to the table any day.

Basically most of what he brings will not show up on the score sheet. Although, I'm thinking off the top of my head that he also has more points than either Fisher or Hartnell since joining the Preds.

 

[PredsV82]

Hartman is Jordin Tootoo with talent.

 

[Scoresberg]

Jarnkrok is skating again, right?


Jofa
Fits
Hartnell-Bones-Jarnkrok
Hartman-Sissons-Watson

Fisher/Tolvanen/Salamoki are injury replacements.

Emelin-2bit

This is my lineup as well.

Except Weber on the 3rd if we have a fast team against us and Irwin if we have a physical team. Bitetto is too prone to turnovers, Irwin and Weber get caught too much out of position. But 52 and 7 have experience from last year and they were pretty solid aside from the Finals. That's why I'm taking them before Bitetto.

Also, if Tolvanen gets it together I take him before Hartnell.

 

[maplepred]

He is highly disruptive, brings speed, has shown ability to play up and down the lines, and looks to have arguably as much offensive potential as either Fisher or Hartnell. I'll take his upside over what either of those two bring to the table any day.

Basically most of what he brings will not show up on the score sheet. Although, I'm thinking off the top of my head that he also has more points than either Fisher or Hartnell since joining the Preds.

Fair enough. I like the reasoning for sure. I do like that he tends to be able to draw penalties. I think best line for him is playing on Bonino/sissons’ wing.

So is it just me, or will hartnell and fish be the two healthy scratches if hook it back??

JOFA
Fiala Turris Smith
Tolvanen Bonino Jarnkrok
Watson sissons hartman

Pretty insane bench of fisher, hartnell and salo.

Any word on hook? Can’t find anything online.
Cheers,

 

[NoNecksCurse]

Fair enough. I like the reasoning for sure. I do like that he tends to be able to draw penalties. I think best line for him is playing on Bonino/sissons’ wing.

So is it just me, or will hartnell and fish be the two healthy scratches if hook it back??

JOFA
Fiala Turris Smith
Tolvanen Bonino Jarnkrok
Watson sissons hartman

Pretty insane bench of fisher, hartnell and salo.

Any word on hook? Can’t find anything online.
Cheers,

check jarnkrok thread. i just posted a semi-update earlier

 

[Pred303]

no way is tolvanen in the lineup for game one of the playoffs, especially if jarnkrok is ready to go.

 

[triggrman]

Anyone that doesn't understand Calle's value to this line-up hasn't watched much since he's been out...

 

[maplepred]

Poile said today jarnkrok is skating so that’s a great sign. Time will tell but I definitely agree eeli should sit at first. Maybe the kid is too burned out. He has played an insane amount of hockey this year.