I think what might happen is Smith takes the draws then moves to the wing, similar to what Zetterberg does in Detroit (even though he's a natural winger and not centre, but concept applies). Zibanejad looks lost when he's put on the wing.
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I think what might happen is Smith takes the draws then moves to the wing, similar to what Zetterberg does in Detroit (even though he's a natural winger and not centre, but concept applies). Zibanejad looks lost when he's put on the wing.
I thought MacLean would put Smith with Turris and Alfredsson to give that line some jam and another defensively responsible player to match up against either Crosby's or Malkin's line. Smith with Spezza would also have made sense so that Spezza doesn't have to take every draw.
That said, I like Conacher with Spezza and Michalek. It gives that line a speedy, skilled player who isn't afraid to his nose dirty.
That said, I like Conacher with Spezza and Michalek. It gives that line a speedy, skilled player who isn't afraid to his nose dirty.
