Italia2006 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 It all depends on how AV would like to set it up. Does he want a pure checking line or does he want to just role the best lines? These are the 2 different line ups I would go with into the playoffs. I'm not putting Jensen in just yet unless he surprises all of us and gets on fire. first line up with a checking line, 1st Sedins and Kassian ( to protect them and hopefully they can have chemistry) 2nd Raymond, Roy, Hansen or Higgins. 3rd Burrows, Kesler, Higgins or Hansen 4th Sestito, Lappiere, Weise 2nd line up 1st Sedins and Burrows 2nd Kassian, Roy and Kesler 3rd Raymond, Schroeder, Hansen 4th Weise, Lappiere, Higgins The first line up would give us some size, grit and a pretty amazing looking checking line. The 2n lineup would bring a safe line up with pretty good all round depth. Higgins on the 4th line is a stretch but it would be a pretty fast lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beluga Whale Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Here's what I would go with; Sedin Sedin Burrows Higgins Kesler Kassian Raymond Roy Hansen Weise Lappiere Pinnizotto/Sestito Also, I like the idea of putting Kass on the top unit every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Here's what I would go with; Sedin Sedin Burrows Higgins Kesler Kassian - play them against opposing team's top line Raymond Roy Hansen Weise Lappiere Pinnizotto/Sestito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien37 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 What makes the most sense: Sedin - Sedin - Kassian (big body to give space to Twins and "protect") Raymond - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - Roy - Hansen (according to Gilman) Sestito - Lapierre - Weise Assuming Booth doesn't come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 What makes the most sense: Sedin - Sedin - Kassian (big body to give space to Twins and "protect") Raymond - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - Roy - Hansen (according to Gilman) Sestito - Lapierre - Weise Assuming Booth doesn't come back. That looks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 It's going to be crazy when Booth comes back. Sedins, Burrows Raymond, Roy, Kesler Hansen, Schroeder, Booth Kassian, Lappiere, Higgins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 We HAVE to have someone with the Sedin's that can protect them; If the Sedin's get rag-dolled Marchand like again I will throw my TV out the window, into my pickup truck, drive to the arena, and throw it on AV's windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohonos76 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Booth will never play for the Canucks again and good riddance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 If we play a bigger team we would have to adjust to there lineup. Sedins and Kassian Burrows, Kesler, Higgins Hansen, Roy, Raymond Sestito, Lappiere, Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Whats the timeline for Booth's return? Sedin - Sedin - Burrows Raymond - Kesler - Jensen Higgins - Roy - Hansen Booth - Lappiere - Kassian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 We HAVE to have someone with the Sedin's that can protect them; If the Sedin's get rag-dolled Marchand like again I will throw my TV out the window, into my pickup truck, drive to the arena, and throw it on AV's windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 We HAVE to have someone with the Sedin's that can protect them; If the Sedin's get rag-dolled Marchand like again I will throw my TV out the window, into my pickup truck, drive to the arena, and throw it on AV's windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Whats the timeline for Booth's return? Sedin - Sedin - Burrows Raymond - Kesler - Jensen Higgins - Roy - Hansen Booth - Lappiere - Kassian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blömqvist Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 An alternative view looking at our young guys on ELCs to maximize our forward roster. Daniel - Henrik - Kassian Kesler - Roy - Jensen Raymond - Schroeder - Hansen Higgins - Lapierre - Burrows Line 1: primary scoring focusing on the cycle; Kassian serves as the watchdog Line 2: secondary scoring with speed, skill, size on the wings, and two-way ability Line 3: tertiary scoring focusing on speed Line 4: shutdown line Conclusion: Three scoring lines and 1 shutdown line, and the 2nd line can also be used in a lesser defensive role. Most importantly, every player is a quality player -- there aren't any 4th line plugs/fillers (Sestito, Weise, Gordon, Pinizzotto Ebbett) -- and each player is used in a role that is #1 suited for their skill set and #2 complements the other players on the line and on the team as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dank.sinatra Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Sedins - Burrows Raymond - Kesler - Hansen Higgins - Roy - Kassian Weise - Lappiere - Pinizzotto Burrows with the Sedins because it's the tried and true, however if they go cold Kass and Bur could easily switch spots. The second line is my favourite, so much speed, lots of skill and finish and they're also all great defensively and on the fore-check, this line should be able to go up against the other teams top line and score goals. The third line should be one of the better offensive third lines in the league especially if Kass starts producing, gives us a great three line punch. Honestly wish we had more options for the 4th line but it is what it is and hopefully it works. I'm pretty comfortable with that going into the playoffs but there are still question marks, if things go well it might end up being a good run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 An alternative view looking at our young guys on ELCs to maximize our forward roster. Daniel - Henrik - Kassian Kesler - Roy - Jensen Raymond - Schroeder - Hansen Higgins - Lapierre - Burrows Line 1: primary scoring focusing on the cycle; Kassian serves as the watchdog Line 2: secondary scoring with speed, skill, size on the wings, and two-way ability Line 3: tertiary scoring focusing on speed Line 4: shutdown line Conclusion: Three scoring lines and 1 shutdown line, and the 2nd line can also be used in a lesser defensive role. Most importantly, every player is a quality player -- there aren't any 4th line plugs/fillers (Sestito, Weise, Gordon, Pinizzotto Ebbett) -- and each player is used in a role that is #1 suited for their skill set and #2 complements the other players on the line and on the team as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burlinbert Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 USE SEARCH I ALREADY MADE A THREAD FOR THIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~AngelBelle~ Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I don't think Raymond works with Kes. Hasn't since his breakout season. Raymond works well with Hansen, and if they click with roy, i see no reason to break them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I still believe Booth will be back, maybe for the start of the 2nd round if we make it. With Kassian being brought up again, I want to see AV try and groom him into a top-6 role, because we need his (and Jensen's) size on our team. Physicality wins cups by breaking opponents down, and this is our most physical realistic lineup for Game 1: Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Raymond - Kesler - Higgins Jensen - Roy - Hansen Sestito - Lapierre - Weise Edler - Bieksa Hamhuis - Garrison Tanev - Alberts Barker Ballard Vandermeer That way, every line and D-pairing has a big, physical guy along with skilled guys. This recipe is how Boston and Los Angeles won their Cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adniel_g Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Sedins Burrows Raymond Kesler Roy Higgins Lappy Hansen Wiese Schroeder Kassian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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