Podkolzin-McDavid-Draisaitl
Skinner-RNH-Hyman
Kane-Frederic-Arvidsson
Henrique-Philp-Brown
Janmark, Perry, Kapanen, Ryan, Savoie
Dependent on Kane and Frederic health.
High on Philp, he's young and moves well. I have a feeling he gets a chance in the playoffs and stays in. Group is way too old. I see Henrique, Perry in the lineup and while Perry brings a benefit, having them out on the ice in the playoffs is terrifying. I'd rather have Philp there who is a fast guy who, like Holloway, Broberg, and Bouchard before him, I can see settling into the big moments of the playoffs and be a good 4th liner for us in limited minutes. Fact of the matter is that fourth line won't get much ice, rather Philp out there. That's the key controversial pick from my group.
Kane-Frederic-Arvidsson if healthy will be an incredible line. Frederic has played a bit of centre. If he has to go to the wing, everything is jumped.
You can't separate McDrai. Let them run wild and demand more from RNH.
I also think there's a chance Savoie steps in at some point when they realize Henrique is too slow. Someone is going to take that spot, and with Philp in all likelihood not actually being in the lineup, there will be room for him and Janmark to come in. Savoie likely drops Skinner/Pod down the lineup.
We've seen every single year the coaching staff out of desperation throw these young guys in because the vets aren't getting it done. We've seen them flourish. I'm not high on Savoie as a player but he has played well in the AHL and he might surprise us.