This is how i see the lines:
1st line- Dawes-Richards-Stewart
2nd line- Bergeron-Crosby-Carter
3rd line- Ladd-Colliton-Getzlaf
4th line- Bolland-Fraser-Dixon
ex-Perry or Stone
The first line will obviously be the well known line of Dawes, Richards and Stewart. The easiest line to make up therefore, not much else i can say. I see this team having 3 number one lines and the 4th line being a energy/checking line. Crosby, Carter, and Bergeron will be dominate, as they combine for speed, skill and smarts. The 3rd line is a line that you may not agree with, but is infact what i think sutter will play around with, as he has put Colliton and Getzlaf together for both the Russia Challenge games, as well as the Summer Evaluation. They were evidently dominant in all there games. I expect that Ladd will only make the team if there is room to put him on this line. If not, expect Corey Perry to make the club. The 4th line is full of character and energy, i expect both Bolland and Colin Fraser to be on the club to add some grit to the 4th line. One question mark however, is Stephan Dixon, and if Sutter will take him once again this year, or cut him to make more room for Corey Perry.
Potential Question marks....
Will Andrew Ladd make the club, and play along side current teamate Ryan Getzlaf?
Will Stephan Dixon make the team once again, or will Sutter cut him to make room for a guy like Ryan Stone or Corey Perry who both have probobaly earned a spot, but will suffer from the numbers game?
Will there be room for Corey Perry on the top 3 lines?
Does Ryan Stone make this team? What about Clarke MacArthur, can he play a checking role?
It should be explained that Brent Sutter, has a definate plan, the top two lines seem to be filled. And it looks as though the only real concern is goaltending, and who will be on the 4th line. I would like to know how you think any one of Pouliot, Bernier or Picard could play a checking role, and become effective in that role. Obvioulsy Sutter knows that his top few lines are already set in stone, which would explain why he wanted a small camp. Why would he invite players that he already knew he was gonna cut.
The only player that i agree with, that should not be on the list, is Dustin Boyd. But the others deserve to be here, because of there character, grit and ability to play a checking role. Fraser, Bolland, Dixon, Stone, and possibly MacArthur all have the ability to be on the 4th line and effectively help this team win games.