I would agree with Wingels but I think you really need him to elevate the 3rd line no matter who is centering. If it comes down to Nieto and Havlat I like the upside Havlat is capable of bringing.
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I would agree with Wingels but I think you really need him to elevate the 3rd line no matter who is centering. If it comes down to Nieto and Havlat I like the upside Havlat is capable of bringing.
TomasHertlsRooster
Don’t say eye test when you mean points
I just figured it out
Havlat and Sheppard have chemistry but still aren't really top-9 forwards on this team
Hertl-Thornton-Burns
Marleau-Couture-Nieto
Wingels-Pavelski-Torres
Desjardins-Sheppard-Havlat
The only thing I'm unsure about is Nieto on line 2. That line will consistently draw top competition. And I'm not sure if Nieto can keep up with that competition. I think Hertl is better defensively than Nieto and therefore could handle being with 12 and 39 better.
I really don't think it's smart to leave Pavelski as 1LW in the playoffs. You're taking advantage of so many critical match-ups by leaving him there. Having Desi/Kennedy-Sheppard-Havlat as line 4 is Chicago status right there.
Regardless of what you do with the top-9, you need Havlat and Sheppard on line 4. They have some decent chemistry and will definitely produce when going up against weaker competition. Seriously, with the way those two are producing right now, if they can keep producing at even half that rate, that will be the best 4th line in the NHL.
Havlat and Sheppard have chemistry but still aren't really top-9 forwards on this team
Hertl-Thornton-Burns
Marleau-Couture-Nieto
Wingels-Pavelski-Torres
Desjardins-Sheppard-Havlat
The only thing I'm unsure about is Nieto on line 2. That line will consistently draw top competition. And I'm not sure if Nieto can keep up with that competition. I think Hertl is better defensively than Nieto and therefore could handle being with 12 and 39 better.
I really don't think it's smart to leave Pavelski as 1LW in the playoffs. You're taking advantage of so many critical match-ups by leaving him there. Having Desi/Kennedy-Sheppard-Havlat as line 4 is Chicago status right there.
Regardless of what you do with the top-9, you need Havlat and Sheppard on line 4. They have some decent chemistry and will definitely produce when going up against weaker competition. Seriously, with the way those two are producing right now, if they can keep producing at even half that rate, that will be the best 4th line in the NHL.
ChompChomp
Can't wait for Sharks hockey to return someday
I love those lines (except my 3rd line would be Torres-Pavelski-Wingels) and hope that TMac doesn't have the usual brain fart and feel the need to ice Burish or Brown in the playoffs.
As to "Chicago status," I think you are right but I would note that Pavs will likely have 40 or more goals this season and having him as playoff 3C would be something that Chicago and anyone in the NHL would extremely envious of.
SactoShark
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Getting Hertl back changes everything. And I honestly think they are expecting him to return.
That's obviously just a hunch, since we never know anything as Sharks fans.
That's obviously just a hunch, since we never know anything as Sharks fans.
Chief Brody
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Of the Sharks with 50 or more faceoffs this season who has the highest winning percentage?
Answer: Thomas Hertl - 56.9%
Here is my playoff lineup with rounded faceoff percentages next to their names:
Pavelski-56/Thornton-56/Burns-47
Marleau-51/Couture-53/Nieto-33
Torres-50/Hertl-57/Wingles-36
Sheppard-42/Desjardins-55/Pick one
Havlat-0/3
Kennedy-41
Burish-46
Brown-2/3
Kearns-41
McCarthy-53
Hayes-43
Hamilton-39
P.S. When Hertl comes back they should take away number 48 and give him #4. You know why.
Answer: Thomas Hertl - 56.9%
Here is my playoff lineup with rounded faceoff percentages next to their names:
Pavelski-56/Thornton-56/Burns-47
Marleau-51/Couture-53/Nieto-33
Torres-50/Hertl-57/Wingles-36
Sheppard-42/Desjardins-55/Pick one
Havlat-0/3
Kennedy-41
Burish-46
Brown-2/3
Kearns-41
McCarthy-53
Hayes-43
Hamilton-39
P.S. When Hertl comes back they should take away number 48 and give him #4. You know why.
hohosaregood
Banned
- Sep 1, 2011
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Of the Sharks with 50 or more faceoffs this season who has the highest winning percentage?
Answer: Thomas Hertl - 56.9%
Here is my playoff lineup with rounded faceoff percentages next to their names:
Pavelski-56/Thornton-56/Burns-47
Marleau-51/Couture-53/Nieto-33
Torres-50/Hertl-57/Wingles-36
Sheppard-42/Desjardins-55/Pick one
Havlat-0/3
Kennedy-41
Burish-46
Brown-2/3
Kearns-41
McCarthy-53
Hayes-43
Hamilton-39
P.S. When Hertl comes back they should take away number 48 and give him #4. You know why.
I disagree with using face off numbers to determine lines but they're decent. I am currently opposed to having Sheppard on the 4th line given his play the last 3 weeks, that's about it.
Timos Death Stare
Seek and Destroy
It's nice to have the ability to elevate Shep to the third, but in the playoffs I hope he is on the 4th.
Hertl - JT - Burns
Marleau - Couture - Nieto/Wingels
Torres - Pavs - Nieto/Wingels
Shep/Desi - Shep/Desi - Havlat/Burish/Hayes?
This is what I would roll...
hohosaregood
Banned
- Sep 1, 2011
- 32,410
- 12,620
Needs more Marleau but I like it for the most part. I don't know why you have MacArthur though.
Pavelski Thornton burns
Marleau couture nieto
Hertl Sheppard havlat
Torres wingels Kennedy
Roll four lines. Our bottom six would dominate:8
The Czech connexion around shep.
Book it. Plz.
Marleau couture nieto
Hertl Sheppard havlat
Torres wingels Kennedy
Roll four lines. Our bottom six would dominate:8
The Czech connexion around shep.
Book it. Plz.
Of the Sharks with 50 or more faceoffs this season who has the highest winning percentage?
Answer: Thomas Hertl - 56.9%
Here is my playoff lineup with rounded faceoff percentages next to their names:
Pavelski-56/Thornton-56/Burns-47
Marleau-51/Couture-53/Nieto-33
Torres-50/Hertl-57/Wingles-36
Sheppard-42/Desjardins-55/Pick one
Havlat-0/3
Kennedy-41
Burish-46
Brown-2/3
Kearns-41
McCarthy-53
Hayes-43
Hamilton-39
P.S. When Hertl comes back they should take away number 48 and give him #4. You know why.
I don't wAnt hertl to have the responsibility at center right now. In the future sure. Right now this team is do strong down the middle it's best to let him play where he has been comfortable and had success at wing. He strives there. No reason to move him to center I believe pavs goes back to 3c and rightfully so when if hertl is healthy
Pavelski Thornton burns
Marleau couture nieto
Hertl Sheppard havlat
Torres wingels Kennedy
Roll four lines. Our bottom six would dominate:8
The Czech connexion around shep.
Book it. Plz.
Marleau couture nieto
Hertl Sheppard havlat
Torres wingels Kennedy
Roll four lines. Our bottom six would dominate:8
The Czech connexion around shep.
Book it. Plz.
SHAR KS
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TomasHertlsRooster
Don’t say eye test when you mean points
the 4th line is mostly power forwards with sandpaper, willing to drop the gloves, etc.
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