The 4th line did look better with Wayne down there. Wood definitely had a better game. Rooney is still useless but he is less useless then Hayden.
Hynes usage still bugs me.
I think the forward lines are almost set:
Hall-Hughes-Palmieri
I think it is best for Jack's development to stay with Hall. Both Hall and Palms can finish his setups.
Zacha-Hischier-Bratt
Finally a 2nd line that clicks. I'm not big on Zacha in the top 6 but you got to love how he has started the season thus far.
Gusev/Boqvist-Zajac-Coleman
Gusev and Boqvist are both learning NHL for the first time. They need to be with a couple of defensive responsible pros to help them along. Zajac and Coleman are perfect for that. I think this would be a good fit once Gusev is back in the lineup.
Wood-Rooney-Simmonds
Perfect 4th line that offers grit and energy. We also help to manage Simmonds minutes so he doesnt burn out in the 2nd half of the season. He fell off a cliff after the deadline last year. 4th line + PP time is the perfect role for him.
The defense however needs some more tinkering.
Severson is slowly starting to come good. He might be the one that sticks with PK Subban.
As for Greene-Vatanen. I'm not convinced. I think we need to push Greene down and promote Butcher up.
Greene-Carrick could be a solid bottom pairing D, when Carrick is healed.