Line Combos: CBJ Roster Discussion/Line Combos/Injury Report

[MoeBartoli]

JVR’s contribution is overlooked not only among NHL fans but by many Blue Jackets fans, too.

 

[KJ Dangler]

I maybe wouldn’t put Monahan back with the Russians right away (so he can get his wind and not to hold back the other two at the start) but I would certainly go back to Monahan between them when he got up to speed.

No need to… with Monahan coming off wrist surgery , Porty speculated they will be cautious … Fantilli has 22 points in last 22 games .. With Boone now back , if Monahan comes back and they play it safe , Boone can slide to that 2nd Center position if needed . They key right now is getting healthy forwards back to bolster the lineup .. We have been making this run without Monahan, Chinakov .. getting those 2 guys back is better than any trade you acquisition you could bring in ..

 

[stevo61]

JVR’s contribution is overlooked not only among NHL fans but by many Blue Jackets fans, too.

Is it? Many of us want him left on the 2nd line. I also think he's had an impact not just in a leadership role in the room but I feel like the team has adopted the understanding of how valuable netfront play and shooting for tips has become. Don't think it's a coincidence that has increased this year

 

[CBJWerenski8]

No need to… with Monahan coming off wrist surgery , Porty speculated they will be cautious … Fantilli has 22 points in last 22 games .. With Boone now back , if Monahan comes back and they play it safe , Boone can slide to that 2nd Center position if needed . They key right now is getting healthy forwards back to bolster the lineup .. We have been making this run without Monahan, Chinakov .. getting those 2 guys back is better than any trade you acquisition you could bring in ..

If Monahan can’t take faceoffs then have Voronkov take them. I’d still reunite that line at some point if possible.

 

[Xoggz22]

I just love the fact that we really don't need to classify this team based on "line" levels of historical nature. I view this group as an interchangeable group in general. JVR is a great example. He can play with a scoring line or bring something different to an energy group. He can play with KJ or Olivier and support what is needed. Boone, Sillinger, Chinakhov (when healthy)...so many off so much flexibility. As they younger players continue to grow (they really have to continue to grow and not stagnate) this team could become very dominant with the structure and group they have. Upgrades can be strategic and truly push for higher end players.

Very exciting time, for a change. All that said, I think a complimentary forward that fits the current model would be ideal to add further depth. I still feel like we will need to re-tool the defense a little in the off season but if this is what we have for a playoff push, I think it's solid enough to make some noise and push us to the playoffs. I was a "you have to move Provorov" guy, but I'm comfortable with keeping him. Especially how this team is playing together.

I also find it refreshing that, in general, we haven't had much to complain about with Elvis and Tarasov. Perfect? No, but Elvis, to me, has played at a very solid level the last couple months and may have put himself in the conversation to not be bought out or moved this off season. Maybe he still is, but I think he's earned some praise, certainly from me.

Just a lot of words, but, boy is it great to have a positive outlook on just about everything with this team and knowing we haven't felt we need another complete overhaul. Kudos to the management group and coaches for getting this out of the team in a touch year.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

If Monahan can’t take faceoffs then have Voronkov take them. I’d still reunite that line at some point if possible.

According to hockey-reference.com Voronkov has only taken 30 faceoffs all year at a 42% win percentage. LDBB took more when he was up here.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[squashmaple]

JVR’s contribution is overlooked not only among NHL fans but by many Blue Jackets fans, too.

Underrated storyline of the Stadium Series: it was the battle of the 2007 1st and second overall picks (and former USNTDP teammates). And it wasn't the future hall of famer whose team prevailed, either.