It was mentioned that sometimes it's hard to know which thread to post some line-related posts, so I've set this up as a spot where any conversation about line ideas or line suggestions that people would like to see can be put.
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2017 Line Combination Suggestions/Ideas
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I just read an interesting article on our potential forward lines. After the year they had last year, it would seem crazy to break up the Panarin - Anisimov - Kane line, but the article made some interesting points.
Q has said multiple times that he wants to move Hossa off that first line and onto a third or fourth line. In that instance, the article suggested we pair Toews and Kane on that first line to give better balance.
That would mean we'd need to fill the RW spit on the second line, and someone like Hinostroza could slot in there nicely. He's a talented offensive player with speed, although he isn't very big, but that same description could be used for Kane as well. Now obviously Vinny isn't on the same level as Kane talent-wise, but he plays a similar style. He (or another offensive-minded guy like Motte) would benefit greatly from starting their NHL careers in a line with the talent of Panarin and Anisimov, and would likely fit in well.
That then leaves the LW spot on the first line to fill. The article mentions that Panik has been considered as an option and that he has had success up there in the past, but also mentions s guy like Jimmy Vesey as a potential option if we can get him, or another younger player. That's leave us with something like this:
Vesey/Panik/Etc - Toews - Kane
Panarin - Anisimov - Hinostroza/Motte/Etc
Some combination of Schmaltz/Hartman/Kero/Baun/Etc alongside Hossa
Desjardins - Kruger - Tootoo
That does give us pretty good balance. The fourth line stays virtually the same, except for Tootoo replacing Shaw as that physical presence on the line. On the top two lines, we have two proven vets on each line, which allows us to line up a prospect at the other spit on each line, which would be great for their development. The only real question mark would be who joins Hossa on the third line, but the mere presence of Hossa should mean the line is at least reasonably solid and productive.
What do you guys think of the idea?
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I just read an interesting article on our potential forward lines. After the year they had last year, it would seem crazy to break up the Panarin - Anisimov - Kane line, but the article made some interesting points.
Q has said multiple times that he wants to move Hossa off that first line and onto a third or fourth line. In that instance, the article suggested we pair Toews and Kane on that first line to give better balance.
That would mean we'd need to fill the RW spit on the second line, and someone like Hinostroza could slot in there nicely. He's a talented offensive player with speed, although he isn't very big, but that same description could be used for Kane as well. Now obviously Vinny isn't on the same level as Kane talent-wise, but he plays a similar style. He (or another offensive-minded guy like Motte) would benefit greatly from starting their NHL careers in a line with the talent of Panarin and Anisimov, and would likely fit in well.
That then leaves the LW spot on the first line to fill. The article mentions that Panik has been considered as an option and that he has had success up there in the past, but also mentions s guy like Jimmy Vesey as a potential option if we can get him, or another younger player. That's leave us with something like this:
Vesey/Panik/Etc - Toews - Kane
Panarin - Anisimov - Hinostroza/Motte/Etc
Some combination of Schmaltz/Hartman/Kero/Baun/Etc alongside Hossa
Desjardins - Kruger - Tootoo
That does give us pretty good balance. The fourth line stays virtually the same, except for Tootoo replacing Shaw as that physical presence on the line. On the top two lines, we have two proven vets on each line, which allows us to line up a prospect at the other spit on each line, which would be great for their development. The only real question mark would be who joins Hossa on the third line, but the mere presence of Hossa should mean the line is at least reasonably solid and productive.
What do you guys think of the idea?
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Hard to figure out which thread to put some of this stuff in. Especially if the subject matter is a roster move of a prospect in the off season. Regardless, as to some possible lineups, here's six possible ....
https://theathletic.com/16694/2016/08/09/lineup-options-for-blackhawks/
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Hard to figure out which thread to put some of this stuff in. Especially if the subject matter is a roster move of a prospect in the off season. Regardless, as to some possible lineups, here's six possible ....
https://theathletic.com/16694/2016/08/09/lineup-options-for-blackhawks/
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Re: 2017 Line Combination Suggestions/Ideas
Well Vesey isn't coming, so I guess that at least we're not left wondering still.
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