Zibs Panarin Kreider as top line?
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Might be putting all your eggs in one basket. But can say a Laf - Strome - Kakko line find success?
Im sure the hope was ONE of those 2 would be emerging as a force by now.
And I wouldn't want 2 still pretty inexperienced/slowly developing players on the same line
But if we trade for a JT miller lets say....Miller-Strome- Kaako or Laffy could potentially be a pretty good #2 line.
And I wouldn't want 2 still pretty inexperienced/slowly developing players on the same line
But if we trade for a JT miller lets say....Miller-Strome- Kaako or Laffy could potentially be a pretty good #2 line.
will1066
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There wasn't a whole lot going on 5v5, much less balanced production. The kids weren't meshing with the married pairs. The Panarin-Strome pair needed to break up for their own sakes. Going top heavy with this trio makes a lot of sense right now.
its a loaded top line. it should also get strome to stop playing pond hockey if hes away from panarin. id give it a go for at least a few games and see what happens.
I think this is a good take on the situation. And last night it certainly seemed like the right move. It just underscores the need to get another scoring forward in here. Rangers were likely banking on Kakko and/ or Laffy taking a much bigger step up by now.
I think a JT Miller or Giroux trade just makes too much sense for it not to happen. Or of course another guy who is at minumum at 25+ goal potential scorer .
IronBloodedLion
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That line last night was like watching the Globetrotters. Arizona couldn’t keep up.
I don’t think it’s a terrible idea to keep them together and put Laf and Kakko with Strome as the 2nd line. They need to get those two more playing time.
I don’t think it’s a terrible idea to keep them together and put Laf and Kakko with Strome as the 2nd line. They need to get those two more playing time.
NYRFANMANI
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This belongs in the RBT imo.
Regardless of that, it's about f***ing time. They look dynamic af!
(who played the right side? Kreider or Bread?)
Regardless of that, it's about f***ing time. They look dynamic af!
(who played the right side? Kreider or Bread?)
Two inexperienced, slowly developing guys on the same line might not be a good idea but a JT Miller -Strome -Laffy or Kakko line might be pretty darn good as a #2 line especially with a fox or Trouba pairing behind them jumping in occasionally.
I would be pretty surprised at this point if Drury doesn't make a fairly aggressive move for a legit top 6 forward. It is becoming quite evident short of bringing Kravstov back that we really need it.
will1066
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The production is already too heavy with the big four (and Fox) providing most of it. This team needs to be a tale of two teams: let the top guys and the kids play together respectively. Worst comes to worst, things get more top heavy, there is no chance a guy like Hunt smells the top 6 again, Strome's production plummets with the kids and he is jettisoned after the season, satisfying the haters.
bbny
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If they do keep that juggernaut first line together, they should try Laf - Strome - Gauthier. Gauthier’s size and speed, mixed with willingness to go to net, would probably complement those two nicely.
Goodrow - Chytil - Kakko third line
Goodrow - Chytil - Kakko third line
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Yes.
We need it. Our 5v5 play sucks. We need a spark. Panarin looked revitalized last night. All 3 work can help eachother.
We need it. Our 5v5 play sucks. We need a spark. Panarin looked revitalized last night. All 3 work can help eachother.
EdJovanovski
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Gallant very rarely changes his lines for good. He might do it in game but not beyond that. So I'm not holding my breath that he made this change for good. Plus, them looking great out there could also be because of the Coyotes.
Panarin and Mika should have been a thing from the start of the season. I don't see Kakko fitting in the top six with a top line of Panarin/Mika/Kreider. Adding Kakko to Strome/Laf is asking for a beating with the lack of speed on that line. Kreider/Strome/Laf or Kakko sounds better to me but for now I'll take whatever line up changes separates Panarin/Strome. The magic of those two has come to end. We've had a nice schedule in term of opponents and Panarin is having one of his worst seasons yet. The two are incredibly picky with who their RWs are and what they pulled by not passing the puck to Kakko for like the first 12 games or so was ridiculous. I would love a third line of Goodrow/Chytil/Kakko.
I think it just underscores the importance of replacing a Buchnevich since neither Laffy or Kakko to this point or even coming close.
Chytil/Kakko/Goodrow/Gauthier(RW)- Strome (C)- JT Miller (LW he played there a ton)
NYR94
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If Panarin is cool W playing RW all the time it’s worth a shot to see if Laf can get top 6 minutes
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because we've been so difficult to defend with them split
We'd at the minimum improve to having 1 line at even strength that's a threat to score For whatever reason Laffy was engaged with Strome and played well. Panarin looked revitalized. Everyone seemed to play better. In theory it would make sense to spread your attack
Well if you use the first letter of each of their first names you could have either the MAC Line or named after the defunct car company that made sporty cars in the 70’s, the AMC Line.
I thought we should try this a few weeks ago. Kakko and Laf have looked best with strome and Kreider/mika have been missing buch’s playmaking. Bread is one of the best playmakers in the league.
if we do trade for someone like jt Miller, I’d prefer to spread out the offensive talent onto 3 scoring lines, but as the roster is now, they should give this a try.
if we do trade for someone like jt Miller, I’d prefer to spread out the offensive talent onto 3 scoring lines, but as the roster is now, they should give this a try.
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