BlueLemming Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Which line and role do you think he would be most effective at? Under Torts, he'll have to earn his playing time. Would he fit in the top 2 lines? I see these as his potential roles (as probably everyone else does): 1st line - Play in the corners, fight for the puck and rough up whoever targets the twins. However, to be effective, he'll have to be able to keep up with the twins and understand their game. 2nd line - Be the power forward that can bring the puck to the net; but Booth already does this so do we need both on the 2nd line? (Otherwise booth goes to 3rd line?) 3rd line - Typical 3rd line checker, but could benefit from Hansen's speed to produce points. Higgins-Richardson-Kassian could be an interesting line as well. 4th line - Hit and fight. I'm in favour of the AMeX line (higgins-kes-booth) but I really feel Kassian needs to at least be on the 2nd line to develop the game that he is working toward. If he doesn't produce however, does sticking him on the 3rd line (and likely changing his role) help him? I always felt he had no idea what player to be under AV. The better question might be: who would be Kassian's best linemates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Booth - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - Gaunce - Hansen Sestito - Richardson - Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 if kassian gets his defensive game in order, i could see him on the second line....the sedins make him better, but he doesn't help the sedins like burrows does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabatoge95 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I think he should start off with the Sedins and see how he does there. Hopefully he'll develop into the power forward with a mean streak that would look so awesome on a line with the Sedins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLemming Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 if kassian gets his defensive game in order, i could see him on the second line....the sedins make him better, but he doesn't help the sedins like burrows does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsey Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I like him with the Sedins. Just for the fact that Burrows can be dropped to the 2nd line and we may be able to ice a top 6 not a first line and a 3rd line in the top 6. He did look pretty decent and could very well learn a lot. But if he isn't good enough then he has to be on the 3rd line at the very least. He is not a 4th liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklas Bo Hunter Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Sedins maybe let burrows go 3rd for defensive play? Or second the beauty is he can play on any of the top 3 lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Hansen Burrows-Kesler-Jensen Higgins-Gaunce-Schroeder Sestito-Richardson-Weise Luongo Kassian He should play on the first or 2nd line. Sedin-Sedin-Hansen Burrows-Kesler-Kassian Higgins-Gaunce-Booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 well kassian should be on the first line ala how bickell was on Chicago during the playoffs ,make room for the twins , keep the other team head on a swivel , make a hit take a hit get the the other team d scared of getting creamed every time they touch the puck , av never let the players unleash emotion while playing I think torts will want players to play with emotion and hopefully this inpact all the players especially kassian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Let me answer your question with another: if Torts is rumoured to want to pair Burrows and Kesler together, who else would be a better fit with the Sedins? Hansen and Booth have played there and been ok, and I can see Jensen being a pretty good fit as well. Are any of them better there than Kassian though? See, it's not a question at this point of who's better between Kassian and Burrows, but rather who is the best fit other than Burrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Slot Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I think we NEED him with the Sedins and you go through the growing pains during the season for the simple reason that you need those three to have chemistry in the playoffs. He will be the guy (in the playoffs) that deters people from taking runs at the twins and given he can plant his body in front of the net, he will give the twins room down low. If the d leaves him alone well those saying he can't play with the twins, he scored 5 goals in 7 games with them and then AV in his infinite wisdom demotes him. I find it hilarious that people so quickly forget in the first 10 games last year, Kassian was our best player. He was fighting and lifting the team's energy when they needed it, hitting, scored 5 in 7 with the twins and was looking like Neely 2.0, then AV facks with his confidence ... 1st line..and you'll see him get 40 pts. Burrows can play anywhere in the lineup, gives the second line another defensive 2-way player that makes that line tougher to play against and has chemistry with Kesler. Morover, his years with the twins have improved his offensive game, particularly his passing. He has become a pretty good set up man and will help offset Kesler's weakness there. Sedin Sedin Kassian Jensen or Booth Kesler Burrows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Booth - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - Gaunce - Hansen Sestito - Richardson - Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Let me answer your question with another: if Torts is rumoured to want to pair Burrows and Kesler together, who else would be a better fit with the Sedins? Hansen and Booth have played there and been ok, and I can see Jensen being a pretty good fit as well. Are any of them better there than Kassian though? See, it's not a question at this point of who's better between Kassian and Burrows, but rather who is the best fit other than Burrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 4th line. Hopefully he can be a Kyle Clifford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Booth - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - Gaunce - Hansen Sestito - Richardson - Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Kassian doesn't have enough skill to be in the top 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLemming Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Let me answer your question with another: if Torts is rumoured to want to pair Burrows and Kesler together, who else would be a better fit with the Sedins? Hansen and Booth have played there and been ok, and I can see Jensen being a pretty good fit as well. Are any of them better there than Kassian though? See, it's not a question at this point of who's better between Kassian and Burrows, but rather who is the best fit other than Burrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I hope that rumor is true, as this is news to me. If Burrows is set to be on 2nd line, then no doubt Kassian will take his place. If injuries become a problem, why not give Jensen a shot. He has shown his skill level and ability to produce when he's comfortable at the AHL level (I assume he's been the top line in Chicago and most of Rochester); and of course at the Junior level if that's even relevant anymore. He just needs to transfer that confidence to the NHL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllEyezOnMe Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Booth - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - Gaunce - Hansen Sestito - Richardson - Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllEyezOnMe Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 He still needs to prove himself, why does he deserve top line minutes when Burrows has already earned that spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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