(Q) What has more life on it?: Surface of Mars or Pen's 4th line

[Jacob]

I still think Vitale is useful. IMO, even more with better linemates. I'm a fan of Adams for his leadership/PK, but it's time to make him the extra forward and let Glass go. Move Cooke to the 4th line, bring up a young guy for the 4th line, move TK, then go out and get two 3rd liners (or a top 6 and a bottom 6).

I know there are quite a bit of changes there, but I think Cooke/Vitale/WBS'er would be a good line. Give Sutter a couple physical forwards, one with some offense, and I think we'd be a much better team.

I'm all for getting some fresh blood onto the 4th line, but I'm not seeing anyone in WB/S I'd want in that role. You've got guys like Holzapfel and Thompson who are decent prospects but aren't really cut out for the role of a grinder.. Farnham fits the mould but he's reeally raw and wouldn't be any improvement over what we have (and he's not even under contract).

In a year or two though I can see Payerl and Farnham being ready for such a role if things go well for them.

 

[MichiganWolverines]

I'm all for getting some fresh blood onto the 4th line, but I'm not seeing anyone in WB/S I'd want in that role. You've got guys like Holzapfel and Thompson who are decent prospects but aren't really cut out for the role of a grinder.. Farnham fits the mould but he's reeally raw and wouldn't be any improvement over what we have (and he's not even under contract).

In a year or two though I can see Payerl and Farnham being ready for such a role if things go well for them.

I would rather see Zach Sill and/or Dominik Uher given a chance.

 

[Jacob]

Neither of them have been regulars in the AHL this year, so I can only assume they aren't yet capable NHLers.