Can't wait for one of the kids to be 2C so those two can combine with Ras as a real pain in the ass matchup line.Compher or Copp
IMO its MarnerI would say kampf for the leafs.
Considered him for sure, but went with kampf bc he is so important on defensive faceoffs. Just my opinion, but I feel like anyone in the ‘best defensive forward’ category needs to be a centre given the responsibility of the position. But yeah, Marner is probably next on my list.IMO its Marner
Habs aren’t “my” team (hate them actually) but really like Suzuki. IMO he’s a fabulous player, especially without the puck. He’s up there with the best defensively sound forwards in the league.Suzuki
For sure it’s MM. he’s a Selke level forward.IMO its Marner
2 years ago maybe. Now it’s JT Miller. He’s the one always getting the tough matchups.Not sure who it would be on the Canucks, Elias Pettersson or Dakota Joshua I think
Okay now your guys turn, feel free to talk about upcoming two way players or unsung heros of your team as well
Yeah but this year it should be Pettersson getting the hard matchups2 years ago maybe. Now it’s JT Miller. He’s the one always getting the tough matchups.
What makes Kopitar so great ?For LA it's still Kopitar, even at 36 he's one of the better defensive centers. Byfield is underrated too. (it's what LA as a team encourages).
Marner is a beastIMO its Marner
Saad has always had excellent awareness also Thomas will be the best two way forward next year no doubt. Dudes got the right mentalityBlues
It's probably Buchnevich, but Thomas is right there and I'd throw Saad into the mix as well.
both these players are absolutely perfect for the rebuild to bring up the future Flames.Mikael Backlund gets some of the toughest matchups year in year out and still puts up Bergeron-like possession numbers. Coleman is pretty damn good too.
Marner is soooo good. Crazy how some Leaf’s fans want to trade him. Stupid actually. Can rarely replace such players. Have the Habs replaced Gainy?Marner AINEC
That you might pick Greenway as your best defensive forward tells me why the Sabres always seem be less than the sum of their parts. I thought Cozens was decent defensively? Greenway was out of shape, lazy, and inconsistent for MN.We have a lot of turnover in the bottom 6 but of players that were on the team last year and still are this year, it might just be Zach Benson. Either him or Greenway.
Hmm.. I’d say Rust or Eller. Maybe a newcomer like Lizotte proves to be better.