Pre-Game Talk: The more things change the more they stay the same

[BudBundy]

RNH-McDavid-Puljujarvi have combined for 1 goal together at 5v5 since being put together.

To be fair, they’ve played two frickin games and the first game they looked dominant together.

For the record, I am in favour of either reuniting the DRY line or moving Nuge to cover the bleeding chest wound that is 3C.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

How do they know until they try it? Clearly what they're doing now isn't working.

 

[Sanchez]

If Tippett is so committed to keeping Nuge with McDavid for the sake of "balance," I think it's time to seriously consider replacing Kahun on the second line.

I think that line needs a big body to work. What about Neal? If not, maybe Kassian or Yamamoto can switch to the left side because Kassian seems to work with Draisaitl.

Kahun as done dick all on that line and needs to be demoted.

 

[McShogun99]

Because both lines are productive right now and the loss on RNH on Draisaitls line hasn't really slowed down his offense, but has given McDavid a decent linemate to work with.

If we stack everyone on Draisaitl's line who does McDavid play with?

Mcdavid has proven to be productive with players like Rattie, Yakupov, Maroon, Kassian etc on his line. Generational talents make players better. Look at Pittsburgh. Malkin gets the best wingers while Crosby gets the rookies and project players and he ends up making those guys rich.

I think Mcdavid should play with Neal-JP. Neal can play the garbage goal, Maroon role and JP is big, fast and skilled and is looking decent so far this year.

 

[Sanchez]

LOL he's been saying to go back to that line earlier now changes his story.

 

[McDrai]

How do they know until they try it? Clearly what they're doing now isn't working.

My thoughts exactly. What do they have to lose by trying that line again?

 

[DropTheGloves]

Somebody clearly got told to stop asking questions more difficult than "What kind of marker do you use to draw up your non-existent plays during the timeouts you refuse to use?" and "How good is Connor?". Shame, I thought of all people Gregor had more of a backbone than that.

 

[oil Leaks]

Owen Power

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

My thoughts exactly. What do they have to lose by trying that line again?

They're on the brink of losing the season. Time to shake things up for real rather than just shuffling the deck chairs of the bottom 6 yet again.

 

[Del Preston]

"So let's not even bother to see."

Gregor is a f***ing idiot.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Altman's son co-wrote the song and ended up making more money than the old man did making the movie

Suicide Box is under maintenance due to over use

 

[Beerfish]

Shuffling around the lines and D pairings will for sure stop koskinen from letting in a a mind numbly deflating softy goal that sets the tone for the game.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Shuffling around the lines and D pairings will for sure stop koskinen from letting in a a mind numbly deflating softy goal that sets the tone for the game.

Don't worry, we have a capable backup just in case!



.....Oops!

 

[Captain Fantastic]

How do they know until they try it? Clearly what they're doing now isn't working.

Right. As an added effect, if the line clicks again, it keeps Yamo's confidence and production up. Young players can be pretty fragile when they're producing at a certain pace and then it declines. Although 6pt in 9 games is decent. Tobias blows btw...

 

[Sanchez]

LOL Gregor such an idiot!

 

[McJadeddog]

Kahun as done dick all on that line and needs to be demoted.

Barrie has been a pretty big disappointment for sure, but he is outshone in this regard by both Kahun and Turris.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

spagetts3

kahun-mcdaivid-yamamoto
turris-drai-pulju
benson-rnh-kassian
nygard-haas-archibald

 

[King K Rool]

I'm feeling overtime for this one, and I'll say a gutsy 5-4 win

 

[McOilers97]

LOL he's been saying to go back to that line earlier now changes his story.

He isn't necessarily saying don't go back to it, just that they may not be saviors like they were last year. It still might be the best option for the lineup, but it doesn't mean they'll click the same way as before.

I hope they try it again, but I agree with Gregor that it is unlikely that they succeed at the same level on another stint together.

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Tippet needs to go full 1945 and hit that damn Nuke button. Screw a balanced lineup of nothing, get one line going and work from there.

 

[GOilers88]

If they can split this series with Toronto,they get Ottawa for 4 of the next five, and that could absolutely do wonders for everything from a confidence standpoint.

Or they could get swept by Ottawa and even I'd have to agree that would be that.

 

[Chabot84]

He’s refusing to try the only line that worked for us in the last year.

he’s not out of answers, he’s stubborn.

There must be something to that.. like
Mcdavid demanding RNH on his line

 

[Sanchez]

He isn't necessarily saying don't go back to it, just that they may not be saviors like they were last year. It still might be the best option for the lineup, but it doesn't mean they'll click the same way as before.

I hope they try it again, but I agree with Gregor that it is unlikely that they succeed at the same level on another stint together.

Yes they probably won't be that good (succeed at that level) but to not go back to that line, going back to the playoffs, is still baffling. To not play that line because they won't be that good again is stupid. We all know the bigger issues are the PK, defense, bottom 6, and goaltending.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

Can't believe Tippett wants to infect everyone with this new virus called "Balance" while Covid is still around