I think it's time Hartman had a seat on the bench. He was in the box for two of the goals, and knocked another one in our net. Did nothing for us offensively. If Shaw and Dumba are going to be held accountable, then surely he should be?i think it’s time to mix up the lines a bit
Boldy-Steel-Kaprizov
Dewar-JEE-Zuccarello
Greenway-Gaudreau-Foligno
Duhaime-Hartman-Shaw/Reeves
He, and Foligno, are showing that last year was an anomaly. Greenway...oof. Those three are giving us nothing. We talk about Fiala and Boldy being put on islands....how about JEE?
I agree. JEE is an elite player in this league and we are way too married to both the GREEF line and the Zucc/97 combo.He, and Foligno, are showing that last year was an anomaly. Greenway...oof. Those three are giving us nothing. We talk about Fiala and Boldy being put on islands....how about JEE?
Kaprizov-Steel-Zuccarello
Boldy-Ek-Walker
Greenway-Gaudreau-Foligno
maybe... though in my perfect little fantasy world, Rossi comes up and blossoms into a top 6 C, Greenway is gone in trade, maybe even Foligno if we can get a good return. Not going to complain about Steel, because he has been good for a waiver wire minimum salary guy, but he should not be a top 6 C, nvm a #1.Kaprizov-Steel-Zuccarello
Boldy-Ek-Walker
Greenway-Gaudreau-Foligno
I'm just thinking next game for now. Not after the trade deadline or beyond.maybe... though in my perfect little fantasy world, Rossi comes up and blossoms into a top 6 C, Greenway is gone in trade, maybe even Foligno if we can get a good return. Not going to complain about Steel, because he has been good for a waiver wire minimum salary guy, but he should not be a top 6 C, nvm a #1.
JEE is getting lots of time(and producing)on the PP with Zucc and Kap. Maybe time to try it again, now that the GREEF's aren't really a thing anymore.
Dean showed that he was inflexible, and resistant to change, in last year's playoffs. Hopefully he doesn't make the same mistake this year. "His Guys" aren't producing this year for him...time to change it up.
I get it...the GREEF's were great while they lasted. I think JEE has developed, though, while Foligno, and especially Greenway, have fallen off. The recent losses should be the impetus for change from him. Benching Goligoski and Shaw is not addressing the elephant in the room with this club... some of the middle six players on this team are playing like shit, and/or getting injured.I agree. JEE is an elite player in this league and we are way too married to both the GREEF line and the Zucc/97 combo.
Amen! Press box Hartman. Call up Walker. Swap Gaudreau with Eriksson Ek.I think it's time Hartman had a seat on the bench. He was in the box for two of the goals, and knocked another one in our net. Did nothing for us offensively. If Shaw and Dumba are going to be held accountable, then surely he should be?
He, and Foligno, are showing that last year was an anomaly. Greenway...oof. Those three are giving us nothing. We talk about Fiala and Boldy being put on islands....how about JEE?
Poor Kaprizov...Honestly, I'd like to see a drastic change to the lineup. Zuccarello hasn't been earning top line duties lately, so I'd even change that line.
Kaprizov - Steel - Shaw (the KISS line!)
Boldy - JEE - Zuccarello
Duhaime - Gaudreau - Greenway
Foligno - Dewar - Reaves
I'd keep it like this for one whole game, and probably no longer. Sends a message to the team that they need to play better or changes will be made (only beginning with lineup changes), benches Hartman for his poor play of late, and gives you the potential to find additional chemistries in the roster that haven't been tried. I don't, however, want to give the impression that this should be used long-term.
I agree. Only reason I'm doing it to him is because he's the only one who can prop a line up on his own.Poor Kaprizov...
Kaprizov - Steel - Shaw (the KISS line!)
Boldy - JEE - Zuccarello
Duhaime - Gaudreau - Greenway
Foligno - Dewar - Reaves
To a point.I agree. Only reason I'm doing it to him is because he's the only one who can prop a line up on his own.