The roles are interesting. Sheary never really established one, and the other two are new.Sheary-Geekie-Atkinson is ambitious, if they aren’t hemmed in their own zone 80% of the time they might be able to produce some offense.
Paul is our third best defensive forward but also our third best natural center, putting him on the second line to maximize shutdown ability comes with risks.
Girgensons line and top line are as expected and will wow tonight
The diminutive but fast forward likes to shoot the puck, plays with plenty of energy and is an aggressive forechecker who makes things happen. Despite his lack of size, he will go to the front of the net, get his nose dirty and try to disrupt the goalkeeper. Is excellent at retrieving pucks, which earns him time on the power play.
Long Range Potential: Speedy, smallish but feisty winger.
The talented forward is in his 30s and continues to make up for a lack of size with his speed, skill and smarts. Is more than willing to go to the front of the net despite his small stature and knows where to go to get open for scoring opportunities. Is also an excellent penalty killer and a threat to score when his team is shorthanded.
Long Range Potential: Smallish but solid scoring winger (when healthy).
The roles are interesting. Sheary never really established one, and the other two are new.
Between Sheary and Atkinson, guess which description is which (from sportsforecaster.com)
I can legit see that happeningfirst game bolts + bolts against the canes = less than 10 shots on goal