If this happens I’ll shit my pants. Krav going from rookie RW to number 1 C and Gauthier going from the press box to the number 2 RW. I bet we see a trade before we see Quinn put out this line up. Keep hope alive I guess
Spare us your efforts, successful or otherwise, on coagulating your defecation.
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It is not a hard matter of a "[#]1" line,
it is our top line b'c its Panarin.
Panarin obv can be successful other line combos, likewise so can Krav. But the pt is this particular line has everything, and would be a terror to play against,
It has size, speed, power, scoring ability, etc etc etc.
It follows my guide of one working formula:
driver of play - facilitator - scoring threat.
Instead of
pooh-pooing the suggestion, pls feel free to try to provide actual objective, constructive analysis to counter suggest why both the underlying premise of that formula, and by extension, the proposed line, would not work, iyo.
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same as above, except to a lesser degree.
Chytil is an emerging C, LaF is supposed to be a stud scorer and we expect will be as he gets comfortable w/NHL game.
Gauthier
does have the tools and shows the compete level to be a driver of play, particularly on this line.
Familiarity. Increased comfort level. linemates play better together. Increased production. Potential for synergy.
Give the man a fair chance.
It is not JG's fault that DQ plays Howden, and does not run correct lines.
You have a love affair with Gauthier. That kid is not a top six player.
The guy has 2 goals in 44 games and people act like he's an undiscovered diamond.
He might turn out to be a top-6, someday, but I'd bet against it.
Howden is 2 years younger and has 16 goals in 173 games and no one I know thinks he might become a top-6 player.
Disagree.
There is a reason we surrendered a promising RD [Keane] for this guy. He has the tools. He has good speed size adequate strength and shot. He applies himself (I don't know about before but haven't seen him dogging it even 1 game since he got here.)
Chemistry.
Line combos that work.
He is a good cog to have and good value.
Again, not his fault DQ is an idiot.
As to Howden, he has had his chance. Some of what he brings IS positive. But he has no hands, esp as to [setting up for] shooting. He also does not have a great shot.
Gauthier is an upgrade extensively if not entirely across the board.
Yeah, I said it.
I take my lines over DQ.