Line Combos: 2018 -2019 Line/D Pairing discussions & proposals - II

[Absurdity]

To me it boils down to...

Marchand-Bergeron-X
Debrusk-Krejci-X
X-Coyle-Backes
Kuraly-Accairi-Wagner

Where do Pasta, Mojo and Heinen fit?

In the first round of the playoffs, Pasta on line one, Mojo on line two, and Heinen on line three. Depending on how those lines do, I could also see Pasta on line two and Mojo/Heinen on line 1 or 3.

 

[wintersej]

I'd be curious to see....

Marchand-Bergeron-Heinen
Mojo-Krejci-Pasta
Debrusk-Coyle-Backes
Kuraly-Accairi-Wagner

 

[rocketdan9]

In the first round of the playoffs, Pasta on line one, Mojo on line two, and Heinen on line three. Depending on how those lines do, I could also see Pasta on line two and Mojo/Heinen on line 1 or 3.

Balanced lineup would be (every line except 4th has capable scorers)
Marchand Bergeron Heinen
Pasta Krejci Mojo
Debrusk Coyle Cehlarik/Kuhlman
Wagner Kuraly Acciari/Backes/Nordstrom

Chara McAvoy
Krug Carlo
Grz Miller


Top two line heavy
Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Debrusk Krejci Mojo
Heinen Coyle Cehlark/Kuhlman
Wagner Kuraly Acciari/Backes/Nordstrom

Alternative D setup
Chara Carlo (shutdown mode)
Grz McAvoy
Krug Miller

 

[Absurdity]

Balanced lineup would be (every line except 4th has capable scorers)
Marchand Bergeron Heinen
Pasta Krejci Mojo
Debrusk Coyle Cehlarik/Kuhlman
Wagner Kuraly Acciari/Backes/Nordstrom

Chara McAvoy
Krug Carlo
Grz Miller


Top two line heavy
Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Debrusk Krejci Mojo
Heinen Coyle Cehlark/Kuhlman
Wagner Kuraly Acciari/Backes/Nordstrom

Alternative D setup
Chara Carlo (shutdown mode)
Grz McAvoy
Krug Miller

I would agree, however I think I read somewhere on Twitter near the trade deadline, not sure if it was said by Cassidy or Sweeney, but I think what was said was that when Pastrnak returns, he will be playing back on the 1st line. I'm at work so I can't find the source, but I will try to find it later today.

 

[Tbrady12]

I'd be curious to see....

Marchand-Bergeron-Heinen
Mojo-Krejci-Pasta
Debrusk-Coyle-Backes
Kuraly-Accairi-Wagner

I'd be more curious to see that lineup with Wagner and Backes flipped.

I've said this before but Wagner has scored all his goals even strength and on the 4th line. He's top 5 on the team in even strength goals. Let him have a few games with Coyle. and a playmaker like Heinen on the other side. Move Backes down and alternate with Nordy.

 

[wintersej]

I'd be more curious to see that lineup with Wagner and Backes flipped.

I've said this before but Wagner has scored all his goals even strength and on the 4th line. He's top 5 on the team in even strength goals. Let him have a few games with Coyle. and a playmaker like Heinen on the other side. Move Backes down and alternate with Nordy.

I hear that, but I just don't want to touch that 4th line. They can throw that line out against #2 lines as a shutdown line and I really like it.

 

[rocketdan9]

I would agree, however I think I read somewhere on Twitter near the trade deadline, not sure if it was said by Cassidy or Sweeney, but I think what was said was that when Pastrnak returns, he will be playing back on the 1st line. I'm at work so I can't find the source, but I will try to find it later today.

I think so

Team only switched Pasta and Heinen due to 5 vs 5 lack of scoring

but now with Debrusk heating up, Mojo... 2nd line is legit

I actually also like the thought of Cehlarik Coyle Heinen for a 3rd line

 

[rocketdan9]

So with Noel playing tonight

we get the ....

Nordstrom Coyle Backes 3rd or 4th line again...

Coyle may also go on a "frederic" 8-9 game scoreless streak at this rate...

no limit on roster but only 4 callups allowed (non emergency) is such a bogus rule

Thats like saying you can drive that nice car...but already the low gas light is on....

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

So with Noel playing tonight

we get the ....

Nordstrom Coyle Backes 3rd or 4th line again...

Coyle may also go on a "frederic" 8-9 game scoreless streak at this rate...

no limit on roster but only 4 callups allowed (non emergency) is such a bogus rule

Thats like saying you can drive that nice car...but already the low gas light is on....

It's a 4th line. When 2/3 of a line consists of 4th line/13th forward type players, I don't see how it can be even called a "3rd line". Bruins continue to ice two 4th lines, despite having in-house talent to upgrade one of them. Sad.

 

[YouTakeTheVan]

I would agree, however I think I read somewhere on Twitter near the trade deadline, not sure if it was said by Cassidy or Sweeney, but I think what was said was that when Pastrnak returns, he will be playing back on the 1st line. I'm at work so I can't find the source, but I will try to find it later today.

It's been quoted elsewhere. That may be the plan, but things can change.

 

[Absurdity]

 

[pemulis]

Those GF are nice, but those GA!! I wanted to keep them together before I saw those stats, now I really want to keep them together.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Those GF are nice, but those GA!! I wanted to keep them together before I saw those stats, now I really want to keep them together.

Whoever runs Bruins Stats is awesome, the coaching staff should hire that guy for analytics.

 

[JCRO]

All the more reason to spread the love between the lines heading into the postseason.

The addition of Johansson and Coyle. And the re-emergence of JDB and Heinen allow for it. And if it doesn't work out- the OG first line can always be reunited.

Keep it rolling boys!

 

[prizminferno]

MoJo-Krejci-Pasta would be our best line but they won't move JDB off I'm sure

 

[arider1990]

All the more reason to spread the love between the lines heading into the postseason.

The addition of Johansson and Coyle. And the re-emergence of JDB and Heinen allow for it. And if it doesn't work out- the OG first line can always be reunited.

Keep it rolling boys!

How about doing something crazy like putting Pasta on the third with Coyle and seeing what happens there.

 

[22Brad Park]

Bruins are on a 14 game point streak.THE LINES ARE FINE

 

[GloryDaze4877]

MoJo-Krejci-Pasta would be our best line but they won't move JDB off I'm sure

The 74-46-90 combo looked dominant at times tonight.

Options are good.

 

[Mainehockey33]

The 74-46-90 combo looked dominant at times tonight.

Options are good.

At this point I’m thinking about Pastrnak on the third line and not joking lol

 

[slim399]

At this point I’m thinking about Pastrnak on the third line and not joking lol

I still think Cassidy will go with

Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak
Debrusk-Krejci-Johansson
Heinen-Coyle-Backes

Next year will be interesting though. I could see Studnicka and Pasta forming the next great line

 

[HustleB]

At this point I’m thinking about Pastrnak on the third line and not joking lol

The only way I want h8m on the third is if he is still injured and we are sheltering him. Mojo or Debrusk lengthens the lineup really well. I put him on the second and push one of them down.

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

I'd be curious to see....

Marchand-Bergeron-Heinen
Mojo-Krejci-Pasta
Debrusk-Coyle-Backes
Kuraly-Accairi-Wagner

I'd be curious to see....

I for now would not play in Debrusk head. He is playing his best 200 foot game, and producing. Heinen on the first line is a 200 foot upgrade. Both Marchand and 88 can be turnover machine.... for me now and that can be changed if needed i would keep Heinen there.

Coyle has hands. 88 playing with him when he comes back could

 

[wintersej]

I still think Cassidy will go with

Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak
Debrusk-Krejci-Johansson
Heinen-Coyle-Backes

Next year will be interesting though. I could see Studnicka and Pasta forming the next great line

I think Studnicka is at RW to start.

 

[BruinsPortugal]

It will be very very interesting to see what they'll do when pasta comes back. I dont know how you can take Heinen off that 1st line but on the other hand you cant put your best goal scorer on the 3rd line.
Debrusk has also turned it on so i dont see why yoou would break the 2nd line either.

Tough choices bruce.

 

[TwineTickler]

There will be no Pasta on the 3rd line as some suggested. Either Mojo or Heinen will get moved.