Simon-Sundin-Palffy
Elias-Arnott-Sykora
Smyth-Weight-Bertuzzi
Madden-Peca-Langenbrunner
Extra forward : Drury
Pronger-Morris
Lidstrom-Aucoin
Stevens-Smith
Extra defensemen : Fischer - Volchenkov
Theodore
Turco
=========Height======Weight====Compensation
Tot===== 1684" ====== 4724 lbs === $ 114 594 961.25
Avg===== 6'1" ======= 205.4 lbs === $ 4 982 389.62
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Forwards :
Simon-Sundin-Palffy
We all know what Palffy can do without quality linemates, imagine what he can do with 2 big forwards creating much more space for him to work. Wow ! Scary ! Sundin is a top 5 center in the game while Simon is among the best enforcer if not the best. He'll make sure that Sundin and especially Palffy won't take any abuse. Together, they should cause alot of damage in the offensive zone while not being a liability in the D zone.
Elias-Arnott-Sykora
What can I say ? This is the "A" line. The most exciting and dominating line I've seen in the last couple of years. We all know what they can do once reunited.
Smyth-Weight-Bertuzzi
This is my energy line and should be fan's favorite line. Smyth is the heart and soul of the Edmonton Oilers and has a "I'll never quit " attitude that should inspire all his teammates. And we know what Weight has brought to the Oilers organization. He still has world class vision and hands and should feed easily Smyth and Bertuzzi in the slot. Speaking of Bertuzzi, he is arguably the best power forward in the NHL. He could change the momentum of the game all by himself. All three players are gritty and should provide alot of physical play in the offensive zone. This line will make the home crowd go nuts.
Madden-Peca-Langenbrunner
This is the shut down line. All three fowards are fast, gritty, willing to hit, and very good defensively. They can shadow any elite line in the game and also chip in some goals by outworking the opponents. With Madden and Peca, two elite defensive forwards, the PK won't be a problem.
Extra forward : Chris Drury
Drury has a really good work ethic, is known as clutch scorer, is versatile and can do it all. He can play any line, any position in any situation. That's why he's so valuable if an injury occurs or if anyone's on a cold streak.
Defense
My biggest concern prior to the draft was to be able to draft 3 quality RH defensemen knowing how few were available. With Aucoin, Morris and Smith, I am satisfied. Although they aren't elite defensemen, they are still very good, good enough to match the elite LH defensemen such as Pronger, Lidstrom and Stevens.
Wow ! What a left side defense ! I guess the opponent will try to enter the D zone by the right side, otherwise, it'd be really hard.
With Pronger, Lidstrom and Aucoin who could all log alot of minutes, Smith and Stevens won't have to be overused and will be much more effective in their "seek and destroy" mission. Mouahahhaha !!!
Goalie
Theodore is a top 5 goalie, Hart and Vezina trophy winner with a very ordinary defense. With this kind of defense, he won't have to be superman every night. The crease and the rebonds will be clear, so he will be much more effective.
Overall
This is not an all-star team, but a team built to win the Stanley Cup. With alot of leadership, experience, skill, size, grit this team has everything needed to win for the next couple of years. :lol
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