Kid Line is Back Per Vince Mercogliano

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Kakko might and probably will get fewer minutes, but those minutes could prove more fruitful playing with Laf and Chytil, instead of floating around wondering what Panarin is gonna do next with the puck and even deferring to him. If Kakko doesn't get to hold onto the puck, which he wouldn't with Panarin, then he's not effective. Kakko had the puck attacking the zone last night and guess what, he lateraled it to Panarin at the blue line.
 
I.e. shuffling deck chairs on the titanic

Zibanejad: It was a pleasure playing with you guys these last few years.
Panarin: Yeah, you were wonderful in that left circle spot. Gave me lots of chances to pass to you.
Kreider: Gonna miss you both. Wish Buch the best, too, wherever he is.

(Meanwhile, Laf, Kakko and Chytil have found their way to an open lifeboat.)

Panarin: Gentlemen, one last hurrah?

All three hum the Rangers goal song.

< scene ends >
 
This is NOT a hard team to play against. Nothing at all to do with fighting.

We hit, but we are not a stiff team.

We prefer the perimeter as opposed to the slot, the only guy (Trochek) that has (had) a nose for that area is being Panarin'd to the outside.

With Mika, Kreider and Panarin "leading" this team, we are not winning a cup
 
I for tell a lot of blocked cross ice passes and attempts to fancy foot it in the o-zone instead of dumping it with that Bread line. How many stick handling, between the leg drag attempts when entering the zone will happen?
 
If they arent going to play the kid line top minutes then can they try?
Laf -zib- kakko
Bread - chyil- krav?
Krieder-tro-vesey
Im at a loss and know this isn’t happening.
 
I for tell a lot of blocked cross ice passes and attempts to fancy foot it in the o-zone instead of dumping it with that Bread line. How many stick handling, between the leg drag attempts when entering the zone will happen?
Blocked cross ice passes? No way. It's almost like the sport is a battle for the royal road.
 
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This is NOT a hard team to play against. Nothing at all to do with fighting.

We hit, but we are not a stiff team.

We prefer the perimeter as opposed to the slot, the only guy (Trochek) that has (had) a nose for that area is being Panarin'd to the outside.

With Mika, Kreider and Panarin "leading" this team, we are not winning a cup
They definitely seem checked out. Not finishing checks. Not crashing the net. Bored of regular season hockey and looking ahead to the playoffs.
 
Personally, love these lines. Maybe I’d switch Blais for Vesey but otherwise, not much I’d change. The kid line always looks good together.
 
If Gallant wants to send a message then it should be

Laf - Chytil - Kakko
Panarin - Trocheck - Kravtsov
Kreider - Zib - Vesey

with the PP1

Laf - Chytil - Kakko - Panarin - Fox

Wont happen

If they arent going to play the kid line top minutes then can they try?
Laf -zib- kakko
Bread - chyil- krav?
Krieder-tro-vesey
Im at a loss and know this isn’t happening.
Ive been saying Laf-Mika-Kakko for weeks.

Laf has been quiet but if they are switching shit up every day might as well give it a shot
 
If they arent going to play the kid line top minutes then can they try?
Laf -zib- kakko
Bread - chyil- krav?
Krieder-tro-vesey
Im at a loss and know this isn’t happening.

Be patient. Another bad loss and you just might see this.
 
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If you're going to keep the kid line together, a trade for a RW is needed cause Vesey has no business on the 1st line. Too bad they couldn't resign Vatrano.
They drastically need an upgrade at RW. But I don't see how they can make the cap work, even for a few months after the deadline.
 
Line the kids up all directly in front of Igor to block shots. If not, who cares who plays with who. The players are still the same players. We cant buy a fcking save or a bounce.
 
If Gallant wants to send a message then it should be

Laf - Chytil - Kakko
Panarin - Trocheck - Kravtsov
Kreider - Zib - Vesey

with the PP1

Laf - Chytil - Kakko - Panarin - Fox

Wont happen


Ive been saying Laf-Mika-Kakko for weeks.

Laf has been quiet but if they are switching shit up every day might as well give it a shot
It's neither what was reported or what you said. Coaches don't number lines.
 

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