aingefan
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- Feb 27, 2008
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I wonder if Holmberg is a strong enough defensive player to support a Holmberg-Nylander-Grebenkin line.Bennett is an odd choice, considering he missed almost a quarter of the season, and didn't play with Tkachuk and Verhaeghe all the time.
Without discussing 'overpaid' as I don't think that's his fault, yes, he's been 2C calibre for the past few years, marginal 2C/3C last year, and should be 3C this year. As I said, the numbers are bad enough, but watching his play makes it pretty clear. If you disagree, fine, we can disagree.
I think the person who, now, would be a better 2C is Nylander.
I think for this year at least, while we still have Marner and Tavares, the best thing would be Matthews with Domi, Nylander with Marner, and Tavares at 3C.
He can hold his own with offensive producers, and Greb was productive in the K, has wheels and doesn’t mind getting chippy.
Edit to add: in this scenario, JT is flanked by MM and NR or BM.
AM flanked by MD and MK.