Right now I would go with
Filppula-Zetterberg-Brunner
Filppula is struggling badly this season. He showed great chemistry with Zetterberg last season. So maybe playing with Z again finally gets Filppula going. Furthermore his reluctance to shoot the puck wont impact too badly on this line, as Brunner und Zetterberg are the leading shooters on our team.
Samuelsson-Datsyuk-Franzen
In my opinion Franzen looked better this season than he did the years before. He was skating well and getting involved in front of the goal. Havent seen much of Sammy yet this season, so its hard to judge him. As he is a good shooter, he could benefit from playing with Datsyuk and having Franzen around the net.
Tatar-Helm-Bertuzzi
In the few games we have seen from Tatar he has shown that he belongs into the lineup. I would love to see him with Helm, as both play with so much energy and speed. Bertuzzi could be replaced with a hand full of other players. If Mursak was ever healthy, he may be a good fit as he is pretty fast aswell.
Miller-Abdelkader-Tootoo
Would keep Miller in the lineup for his penalty killing and size. I really didnt like to see Abdelkader on one of the scoring lines as a power forward during all this injury trouble. He doesnt have enaugh offensive skill to play this role. He is a good 4th line checking forward though and can stir things up with Tootoo.
Nyqvist - Should be put on one of the Top 3 lines in case Sammy, Bertuzzi or Filppula struggle. Unfortunately he didnt get fair chance to prove himself in the 2 games he played this year. Most recently he was wasted on a line with Filppula who had a terrible night.
Andersson - Would like him to stay in the lineup as he can be a decent defensive forward who can kill penaltys and brings size. Could be inserted for Miller or Abdelkader on thr 4th line.
Emmerton - I have never been a big fan of him as I just dont see much upside, but he a had a couple of decent games this year where he worked really hard. Could play with Helm or on the 4th line.
Cleary - Is just playing awful this year and yet gets to play on a top line, the pp, final minute of the game... If at all, he should grind it out on one of the bottom lines, but with his current form he shouldnt be in the lineup.
Eaves - Will have problems get playing time as several players moved past him internally.
Defense:
Ericsson-Smith
Ericsson has been quite solid so far and is a better partner for Smith than Quincey
Kronwall-Carlo
Kronwall plays well offensivly, but seems to be on the ice for every goal against. Perhaps him and Carlo can create more offense though
Quincey-White
Im also very frustrated with the Quincey trade, but I start to think he is finally playing a bit more solid. For what its worth, he is leading the Team in the +/- department. White needs to sort out this turnoevers.
Kindl - So far he is playing better than last year and gets a few shots through offensivly. He needs to cut down on turnovers though if he wants to stay in the lineup.
Lashoff - Has been a pleasent surprise and played very solid.
Huskins - solid depth defensemen.
