Should early goal scorers get more ice time?

[VanIslander]

The only players with less ice time, more shots and more goals than my third-line starter Marleau are:

Rick Nash
James van Riemsdyk
William Nylander

I think Marleau should be in the team's top-6 regardless of coach and franchise politics. So, maybe the other three should too?

You look at guys like Ladd getting top-line minutes, 1 point (a secondary assist) in 10 games and -3 for a team with a losing record and the argument for intangibles falls apart quickly.

Should the coach pay attention to production early in the season, or wait a few more months before changing pre-season aligned lines?

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[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Might have to do with sheltered minutes. I have been so busy this season that I haven't watched any of those players so i'm only guessing.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Nash is in the Rangers top-6. He's on a line with Vesey and Stepan and has been lights out.

 

[VanIslander]

Nash is in the Rangers top-6. He's on a line with Vesey and Stepan and has been lights out.

Ah, I guess the reason he has less ice time than Marleau who is on the 3rd line is relative special teams play (Nash isn't on both the PP and PK).