Can anyone explain why Steel keeps getting sent out with first line to start…especially since he ends up getting moved anyway? I don’t really understand why he keeps getting deployed with Hintz and Rantanen, especially considering his overall lack of offensive production.
Two comments. One, these daily reports are awesome. Two, I too do not care much for bottom 6 forward guys playing on top 6 forward lines. Scoring in the NHL is hard enough even when all three forwards can score. The score of the game should dictate risks and strategies taken (when to pinch, when to forecheck with two forwards instead of one, etc.), not line combinations.
Agreed. We’ve got what might be the best top 6 for the best top 2 lines in the game… go with those, let’m fly!!! Anything the bottom 6 get will be gravy.
I absolutely do not like Blackwell or Steel that far up the lineup.
Offense first: Robertson-Wyatt-Rantanen
Duchene-Seguin-Hintz
Bourque-Faksa-Steel
Blackwell-Erne-Bastian
Or Robertson-Hintz-Seguin
Duchene-Wyatt-Rantanen
YES!
Can anyone explain why Steel keeps getting sent out with first line to start…especially since he ends up getting moved anyway? I don’t really understand why he keeps getting deployed with Hintz and Rantanen, especially considering his overall lack of offensive production.
Two comments. One, these daily reports are awesome. Two, I too do not care much for bottom 6 forward guys playing on top 6 forward lines. Scoring in the NHL is hard enough even when all three forwards can score. The score of the game should dictate risks and strategies taken (when to pinch, when to forecheck with two forwards instead of one, etc.), not line combinations.
Agreed. We’ve got what might be the best top 6 for the best top 2 lines in the game… go with those, let’m fly!!! Anything the bottom 6 get will be gravy.
I saw Back’s return estimate was for today.
He's not skating with the team yet. Gulutzan Friday said he's still a little bit away.