Line Combos: What is the best possible line up for the Bs?

[CombatOnContact]

After the break (and the WJC tournament)..

Call up Spooner.
Call up Pastrnak.

Lucic-Krejci-Pastrnak
Marchand-Bergeron-Smith
Spooner-Soderberg-Eriksson
Paille-Kelly-Campbell

Chara-Hamilton
Bartkowski-Miller
Krug-Seidenberg

If Pastrnak falters, sub Griffith or swap Eriksson.
If Spooner falters, sub Fraser or swap Kelly.

 

[remer]

I would agree.

Call up Spooner.
Call up Pastrnak.

Lucic-Krejci-Pastrnak
Marchand-Bergeron-Smith
Spooner-Soderberg-Eriksson
Paille-Kelly-Campbell

Chara-Hamilton
Bartkowski-Miller
Krug-Seidenberg

 

[SPLBRUIN]

I would agree.

Call up Spooner.
Call up Pastrnak.

Lucic-Krejci-Pastrnak
Marchand-Bergeron-Smith
Spooner-Soderberg-Eriksson
Paille-Kelly-Campbell

Chara-Hamilton
Bartkowski-Miller
Krug-Seidenberg

I like that, except I put in Cunningham and take out Campbell. With this lineup we have injected a lot of speed with Spooner & Pastnak, something this team is severly lacking. Of course we know that Spooner won't be in the lineup as long as Julien is around and I also wonder if Pasta even has a future here.

 

[since76]

All lines made by another coach will be better

 

[Mainehockey33]

At this point, definitely call up Spooner and once World Juniors are done, Pastrnak. It may not even win us games, but at least it'll give us some ****ing talent to watch. I at least want to be entertained, I can't take boring and terrible but entertaining and terrible is an easier pill to swallow.

 

[Dabruins]

Just throwing it out there. Spooner is a -7 in 19 games for Providence, while 18 year old Pastrnak is a +16. I know +/- isnt a stat to make decisions on or anything and I would rely on people that get to watch the P-Bruins (as i dont). Putting myself in Spooner's shoes, I would be doing everything in my power at the AHL level to not let one single goal in while I was on the ice, even at the cost of all my offensive production. He has been singled out by the Bruins management as needing to work on that end. If a -7 is him working on that end than maybe the kid will not work in this system period.

 

[Cid]

I like that, except I put in Cunningham and take out Campbell. With this lineup we have injected a lot of speed with Spooner & Pastnak, something this team is severly lacking. Of course we know that Spooner won't be in the lineup as long as Julien is around and I also wonder if Pasta even has a future here.

Couldn't agree more. These lines with a different style of coaching could be VERY competitive.

Lucic-Krejci-Pastrnak
Marchand-Bergeron-Smith
Spooner-Soderberg-Eriksson
Paille-Kelly-Cunningham

Chara-Hamilton
Krug-Seidenberg
Bartkowski-Miller/McQuaid

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

...

I "missed" the game last night, but in looking to the boxscore, it appears Bartkowski slotted back into the lineup (at a -2 of COURSE ).

I curious as to what the pairs looked like and how the defense performed in general.

 

[CombatOnContact]

Just throwing it out there. Spooner is a -7 in 19 games for Providence, while 18 year old Pastrnak is a +16. I know +/- isnt a stat to make decisions on or anything and I would rely on people that get to watch the P-Bruins (as i dont). Putting myself in Spooner's shoes, I would be doing everything in my power at the AHL level to not let one single goal in while I was on the ice, even at the cost of all my offensive production. He has been singled out by the Bruins management as needing to work on that end. If a -7 is him working on that end than maybe the kid will not work in this system period.

Safe to say decision is made that Spooner doesn't work in this system. But in my opinion.. also safe to say the system needs to change. That means the ones employing the system need to change also. The sacrifices the organization had made for the sake of "the system" is ridiculous. We all know who the names are. Liking back at it now.. I think there really should have been a point long ago where it was clear another system needed a try before jettisoning more skilled players.

 

[hollafamer]

In my opinion march-berg-pasta is a much better line. He scored his first pt with them and also that eye popping 7 shots on goal his first game was also with them. I think he is the passer that line needs considering marchand passing is so weak. His speed/skill and frame also fits perfectly with them. Spooner is a great offensive player but he be a better fit as our 3rd line center next year cause carl will be long gone due to our ****** cap space. The system works the problem is the coaching right now is very impatient. Lots of guys need time to develop chemistry with linemates and experience with the system. I think the bruins problems are easily fixed if the coaches just take their time with young players and call up the right ones. Which in my mind is spooner, pasta, morrow.

 

[mashmont]

Lucic Krejci Eriksson
Marchand Bergeron Smith
Paille Soderberg Pastrnak
Kelly Spooner Griffith

Hamilton Chara
Morrow Seidenberg
Krug Miller

 

[Arthur*]

Get Griffith of the ****ing top line

I like Griff, don't get me wrong. This post isn't to bash him. It's just that Krejci was flying tonight, Lucic was moving his legs and storming the net, and then Griffith is just Mr. Average out there not helping them in any way.

He can't stay up there, it's not fair to his development to be 3 steps behind the play all the time. Send him back to Providence to hone his craft, and he'll be a keeper for sure. But Krejci and Lucic need Smith or Eriksson. Preferably Smith.

 

[DKH]

lucic and Krejci at times tonight took over- stick Smith there and they probably win the game

put Pastrnak with Bergeron and Marchand for the defensive coverage

lines solved

 

[Gee Wally]

Spooner is done here. One of you guys have a better chance of being a Bruin.
Once hes back in action my guess he'll be packaged.

But pining for him to be in Boston is just a waste of time.

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

lucic and Krejci at times tonight took over- stick Smith there and they probably win the game

put Pastrnak with Bergeron and Marchand for the defensive coverage

lines solved

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Not sold on Smith and Lucic on the same line.

But you might be right with today's game though.

Tonight we saw the BIG hole on the right side. That said 53 played OK. But it was not enough!

 

[catsmasher]

Looch-Krejci -Horton
Marshmont - Bergy - Seguin
Ryder - Soderberg - pandolfo
Merlot

#f_the_cap

 

[Absurdity]

Pastrnak can't be called up at a better time. If Pastrnak does not work next to Lucic and Krejci, then you make a trade.

Lucic - Krejci - Pastrnak
Marchand - Bergeron - Smith
X - Soderberg - Eriksson
X - Kelly - X

 

[trudatman*]

today I have this in my head:

LUC/KRE/PAS
MAR/BER/SMI
PAI/SOD/ERI
KEL/CUN/GRI(KRU)
CHA/SEI
MOR/HAM
BAR(KRU)/MCQ
SVE(RAS)

 

[Killer B]

Move Smith up to 1st line.
Plug Caron into Smith's spot.
Keep 3rd line same.
Pie/Soup/anyone of the AHL'ers...

 

[ap3lovr]

I don't think the lineup is the issue right now. I personally think it is the distribution of minutes among the lines. If I was behind the bench players like Campbell and Paille wouldn't see any shifts until after the 10 minute mark of the period and would be used strictly to give players a quick rest and kill penalties.

If you bring them down from the 12 mins a night they are getting to 6. Then distribute the time based upon the top performing line in your top 3. If your 1st line has the mojo going that day you play them 22-24 minutes that game. If your 2nd line is struggling you distribute the ice time differently amongst your top 3. If none of the lines are going you shake it up.

 

[DKH]

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Not sold on Smith and Lucic on the same line.

But you might be right with today's game though.

Tonight we saw the BIG hole on the right side. That said 53 played OK. But it was not enough!

in time I would like to see Pasta with 17 and 46 like a Kessel or Seguin (thinking back to how insane that Lucic-Savard-Kessel was Phil's last year here)

but Smith can play- he seems to be able to adapt

I'd love to see Smith eventually return to LW with Soderberg

but right now I'd give Lucic and Krejci, Reilly Smith- he always seems to be around the net and active

Pasta is a green banana I think, so Bergy and Marchand can cover up for him- plus Marchand plays so much better with an assignment or a reason....when told to help Pasta and look after him I can see Brad being even better.

one thing this past 20 games has taught me is Marchand is a very talented guy

 

[Cid]

My ideal forward lines would like this (barring no trade).

Marchand - Krejci - Smith
Lucic - Bergeron - Griffith
Eriksson - Soderberg - Kelly
Caron - Koko - Pastrnak

I cannot watch Paille and Campbell for another minute. They are THAT bad. No offensive ability or creativity and they play like they are on the penalty kill at 5 on 5. Giving other teams 10 minutes a game of that is asinine at this point. So, I would take the kid line (OUR TOP LINE) from Providence and let them play the 4th line. Give them 8-10 minutes a game and don't use them if we are holding a lead late in the 3rd if you are worried about the defensive side of it.

1. Caron can play the PK.
2. Pasta and Koko can play either PP unit.
3. Koko and Pasta in the shootouts give us a chance to steal an extra point every night.
4. You can insert Pasta on any of the other lines to spark offense.
5. They already all have chemistry with each other, know the system and have been together all year in Pro.

Tell me, does anyone think this could be anything other than an improvement over Campbell/Paille/scrub?

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

My ideal forward lines would like this (barring no trade).

Marchand - Krejci - Smith
Lucic - Bergeron - Griffith
Eriksson - Soderberg - Kelly
Caron - Koko - Pastrnak

I cannot watch Paille and Campbell for another minute. They are THAT bad. No offensive ability or creativity and they play like they are on the penalty kill at 5 on 5. Giving other teams 10 minutes a game of that is asinine at this point. So, I would take the kid line (OUR TOP LINE) from Providence and let them play the 4th line. Give them 8-10 minutes a game and don't use them if we are holding a lead late in the 3rd if you are worried about the defensive side of it.

1. Caron can play the PK.
2. Pasta and Koko can play either PP unit.
3. Koko and Pasta in the shootouts give us a chance to steal an extra point every night.
4. You can insert Pasta on any of the other lines to spark offense.
5. They already all have chemistry with each other, know the system and have been together all year in Pro.

Tell me, does anyone think this could be anything other than an improvement over Campbell/Paille/scrub?

I like it lots.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Lucic-Krejci-Iginla
Marchy-Bergy-Smith
Loui-Yeti-Pasta
Paille-Campbell-Cunningham
Griffith

Chara-Dougie
Seids-McQuaid
Bart-Krug
Miller

Rask
Sveddy

too bad we don't have a time machine

 

[acr*]

My ideal forward lines would like this (barring no trade).

Marchand - Krejci - Smith
Lucic - Bergeron - Griffith
Eriksson - Soderberg - Kelly
Caron - Koko - Pastrnak

I cannot watch Paille and Campbell for another minute. They are THAT bad. No offensive ability or creativity and they play like they are on the penalty kill at 5 on 5. Giving other teams 10 minutes a game of that is asinine at this point. So, I would take the kid line (OUR TOP LINE) from Providence and let them play the 4th line. Give them 8-10 minutes a game and don't use them if we are holding a lead late in the 3rd if you are worried about the defensive side of it.

1. Caron can play the PK.
2. Pasta and Koko can play either PP unit.
3. Koko and Pasta in the shootouts give us a chance to steal an extra point every night.
4. You can insert Pasta on any of the other lines to spark offense.
5. They already all have chemistry with each other, know the system and have been together all year in Pro.

Tell me, does anyone think this could be anything other than an improvement over Campbell/Paille/scrub?

If we aren't trying to make the playoffs, sure.

We need to trade this week or do something like this and prepare for next year.