SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Tortorella set up his lines based on their handedness and it worked perfectly last game. I say stick with this theme - right handed shooters with left handed passers. Sedin - Sedin - Santorelli (right handed shot, pretty much an RH Burrows) Higgins - Kesler - Booth Hansen - Richardson - Weise Kassian - Dalpe - Sestito Honestly cannot go wrong with the top-9 right now. All of those players have been on fire in the first few games of the season so it really doesn't matter who plays where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Kassian still needs to prove himself and should not be put on the top lines right off the bat. I see him starting off on the 4th and if he does well there, up to the 3rd. So far, Hansen is looking good with the Sedins, but (as usual) the 2nd line LW is still a gaping hole. If Kass' game picks up, he could fill that spot by Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Yeah, that lineup was garbage, but didn't you have Higgins on the right wing as well? Higgins is terrible anywhere but left wing on the third line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Kassian still needs to prove himself and should not be put on the top lines right off the bat. I see him starting off on the 4th and if he does well there, up to the 3rd. So far, Hansen is looking good with the Sedins, but (as usual) the 2nd line LW is still a gaping hole. If Kass' game picks up, he could fill that spot by Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Booth-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Schroeder-Hansen Santorelli-Richardson-Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 As of now, I'd like to see Hansen continue with the Sedins, he seems to be getting more and more comfortable there. Also, someone pointed out in another thread that he's the same age as Burrows was when he started playing w/ the Twins, plus he's a natural right winger and plays a slightly more physical game. With a full healthy fwd group, maybe something like this: Sedin-Sedin-Hansen Burr-Kesler-Kassian Booth-Schroeder-Santorelli Higgins-Richardson-Weise Sestito Dalpe In this situation, Alberts most likely becomes a victim of the waiver wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lack of Eddie Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Schroeder-Kesler-burrows Hansen-Higgins/Gaunce-Booth Higgins/Gaunce/Jensen-Richardson-Santorelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor.of.Perception Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Sedin Sedin Kassian - sedins can play with anyone and kassian does create extra room out there for them to cycle. - kassian has a big body he can deflect shots and has some quick mitts as well. Higgins Kesler burrows - kes and bur are magic and I love the way Higgins and Kesler feed off one another. -(booth and Kesler have no chemistry). Booth Santorelli Hansen - this could be a highly effective line. B & S could rehash some magic from that season in Florida. -with a player like Hansen added into the mix I see a lot of points coming from this line. Dalpe Richardson Weise(for now) - torts has got to let them bang. I want to see this line flying out there just throwing hits and causing Turn overs. I like our top 9 its got a ton of talent and they can all play 2-way hockey with the exceptions of maybe booth and kassian. The 4 line is where we get into some trouble. they have to be able to earn more then 6 minutes a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank&dan Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Kassian can have Webers spot on the 4th line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzy Desjardins Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Sedin Sedin Kassian Booth Schroeder Santorelli Hansen Kesler Burrows Higgins Richardson Sestito Weise/Dalpe Edler Garrison Hamhuis Bieksa Tanev Stanton Weber Luongo Lack Pretty Solid considering all the negativity around here a month ago. Only question mark is Schroeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Booth Henrik Kassian Daniel Kesler Higgins Burrows Santorelli Hansen Sestito Richardson Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I can see some if that logic, as Hansen is a 'Swiss Army knife' giving us the ability to spread around the depth, but I don't see Kassian slipping past the 3rd line for more than a few games. Torts will give him a chance to sink or swim, I think. Also, Kassian won't be anywhere but on RW, whatever the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 As of now, I'd like to see Hansen continue with the Sedins, he seems to be getting more and more comfortable there. Also, someone pointed out in another thread that he's the same age as Burrows was when he started playing w/ the Twins, plus he's a natural right winger and plays a slightly more physical game. With a full healthy fwd group, maybe something like this: Sedin-Sedin-Hansen Burr-Kesler-Kassian Booth-Schroeder-Santorelli Higgins-Richardson-Weise Sestito Dalpe In this situation, Alberts most likely becomes a victim of the waiver wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 ^^ Yeah it would def. be an experiment, but like you say it could be mutually beneficial for the two of them. At the worst, Kass can pick up some lessons in backchecking/defensive responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lack of Eddie Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Booth Henrik Kassian Daniel Kesler Higgins Burrows Santorelli Hansen Sestito Richardson Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Burrows-Kesler-Schroeder Booth-Santorelli-Hansen Higgins-Richardson-Weise If Kassian picks his game up, these lines are awesome. Has LH shooters on the left, and RH shooters on the right. Sedins need a big body with skill, they get that with Kassian. Kesler needs a playmaker with speed, he gets that with Schroeder. The third line consists of Booth and Santorelli, who have some chemistry, and the perfect 3rd line RW guy in Hansen. Higgins gets a demotion because he's looked pretty non-existent till now, but might be effective in a fourth line role with Richardson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Sedin Sedin Hansen Burrows Kesler Kassian Higgins Santorelli Booth Sestito Richardson Wiese Edler Garrison Bieksa Hamhuis Tanev Staton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 D.Sedin-H.Sedin-Santorelli Booth-Kesler-Kassian (When he comes back) Higgins-Richardson-Hansen Sestito-Dalpe-Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duodenum Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Kassian has done nothing to deserve a line-up spot. Send him back to the AHL until he smartens up. Burrows will come in, Weber will sit out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Kassian has done nothing to deserve a line-up spot. Send him back to the AHL until he smartens up. Burrows will come in, Weber will sit out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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