Dach/Caufield with Slaf. That’s what I’d do. Get Kirby going with our best wingers.
Wouldn't be that silly. Riddle me this, what facet of hockey is Kirby Dach better at than Slafkovsky? Add into the fact his career faceoff % is around 35%, it makes as much or more sense to try Slaf at the centre position at this time than it does Dach.
Don't say that here, lol. Having Dach at center is very logic on paper. On paper. In reality he doesn't look ready to have that duty. He is not the Dach we saw before his injury, when he was a power forward center in his 2 games before his injury. It's good to have a poster like you who is pragmatic. You are clever enough to think under the actual circumstances, he is not ready. He could get his game back pretty soon, or take a long time. But actually the best 2c is Jake Evans, followed by "Mr Smile" Christian Dvorak. It's not normal, we all know that, we are all awaiting to see the real Dach getting his game back.
Laine is coming back from an injury. As much as I see him as a true #1 line player, I think the first games he should be on the 2nd or 3rd line. Gallagher is the one who deserve to be on the #1 line with Suzuki. In one week after his return Laine can go to the #1 line, this is without saying. That's my opinion dude, respect for you. It's not because my opinion is a bit different than yours that I don't respect you. We are here as friends who discuss hockey and chill.
Hey, we’re talking about line combos… everyone will have a different opinion there no worries.Laine is coming back from an injury. As much as I see him as a true #1 line player, I think the first games he should be on the 2nd or 3rd line. Gallagher is the one who deserve to be on the #1 line with Suzuki. In one week after his return Laine can go to the #1 line, this is without saying. That's my opinion dude, respect for you. It's not because my opinion is a bit different than yours that I don't respect you. We are here as friends who discuss hockey and chill.
This board is also a place where the systems of play are never debated. This board is all about individual skills, individual stats, individual comparaisons, etc. I always say hockey is a team sport. The systems of play are a major element. Hockey is like a chess play. We can have the best skaters with some of them with high end skills, if they don't play a system that works, they will be looking like chickens without head running everywhere for no reason. But of course to have a system that works, players have to execute it. It have to be learned and it requires players with a minimum of hockey IQ and dedication. They have to forget their personal stats and play for the logo in the front, not the name in the back.
We agree. Long term Dach have to play center. The only differnce of opinion we have is when he will be back at center.
I doubt it, it's probably more that Slaf might soon be the only lefty option when the center gets chased in the top 6 once Newhook gets bumped down so Laine can have a spot there.
Is Newhook defenitivly out of center position? With the lack of quality at center, maybe try him again at center can be a temporary solution. Except for FO, can he be worse than Dvorak?
I really doubt Newhook is going to start to center the 2nd line over Evans once Laine return if that is what you are asking.
I was thinking of the third line. I don't know if in recent games Dvo was a passenger or a usefull player.
he is head coach...
