I like the overall feel to your line-up but immediately give one of those OA spots to King. King brings size, experience and toughness to the Team that will be much needed. So based on that it looks like our D is set (assuming they sign Jovanovic).
Lots of questions of Forwards starting with OAs. Can we really take OAs but only use them on the third and fourth lines? Being 4th or 5th year guys I would expect them to land on the first and second lines like most other Teams. The problem I have is that I dont see any of them suitable for those spots. And what about Duhart....do you think he will be happy with third line status? I think he is a second liner on most team so does he ask for a trade?
The pickup of Grewe really could change which forwards we keep verse trade.
Thoughts??
Yeah I left OAs blank for who will fill those spots because of all the uncertainty that is going on. If the AHL cant play for instance does Saginaw get a few players back that maybe they weren't expecting. Or if the OHL starts late maybe some of the OAs take thier ED Package and get started on school like Gilmour.
As for lines I think we really need to look at the top 3 lines and the 4th line differently. Top 3 can be roatated about constantly with the 4th line subbing in for some energy. I think last year Laz played the top line heavy, 2 and 3 about equal and the 4th came in as an energy line.
I think if Grewe comes in hes going to want that line 1 spot. If not he has his pro deal in Sweden. Plus I think you need a tougher guy on the wing to deal with any nonsense with cole and ryan. Last year coskey was great at taking a number and would run a guy later. Grewe seems like he can do the same and put up similar numbers.
As for Duhart I know nothing about what he wants. I think a good line might be him, Beck, and Codd. All 3 have been skating with coach AJ in Detroit so they probably have some report together. Worth a look. If its 2nd or 3rd line I'm sure playing time wont be that far off