PETTERSSON/BOESER SPLIT & OPTIMAL COMBO

[nuckfanfromafrica]

I know the popular idea is to have Pettersson and Boeser on the same line. However a more optimal strategy (unconventional yes) is actually to split both players on 5on5. Pettersson tends to pass up shots looking more to feed Boeser thus reducing higher % scoring chances. Pettersson even admitted to looking for Boeser more when playing together.

 

I’m of the opinion that Pettersson and Goldobin complement each other better as both are strong creative play drivers that draw defenders thus opening options for linemates. A complementary piece on that line would be a strong physical net drive. A role that unfortunately Eriksson could have filled if he was still in his prime. Ferland fills that role to a tee. Pair the line with a puck mover like Myers opening up options in the middle, right wing and D

 

Micheal Ferland – Elias Pettersson – Nikolay Goldobin

Move Boeser to a his off wing as a left winger (a move that Washington made with Ovie). This move allows Boeser to use his greatest attribute more – shooting from the left cycle. Horvat adds the two way bull presence to offset the perimeter shoots. Add J.T Miller to that line as a secondary playmaker with size and net presences. In Tampa Miller in his limited time complemented Stamkos and Kucherov (sp) quite well. This moves actually gives us 2 strong offensive line making it a bit harder to match against both lines

 

 

Brock Boeser – Bo Horvat – J.T Miller

 

 

 

Move Baertshi to a line with Tanner Pearson to create a serviceable 2 way line capable of contributing offensively. As much as I would like to have Gaudette centering the line. The right move for his development is to start in Utica playing big first line minutes. The next capable center that slots in would be Sutter at the moment. For the time he would add the defensive center presence that allows the two wingers to cheat a bit in the offensive side. Pairing them with Hughes adds the playing making center in a sense that Sutter lacks.

 

Sven Baertshi – Brandon Sutter – Tanner Pearson

 

 

 

Move Virtanen to the left wall where he is most effective. This  allows him to use his speed more to beat defenders while driving to the net. Furthermore opens up his shot as a right shot shooting from his off wing. Complement the line with Josh Leivo (prefer Macwen frankly but unfortunately numbers work against him). A move would be to package him with Erikkson for a low pick (5^th pick or higher)

 

Jake Virtanen – Jay Beagle – Josh Levio

 

 

 

 

Motte as your 13^th forward. This combination gives your 2 capable first lines, a boarderline low 2^nd line and a middle of tht pack 3^rd line.

 

On defense, carry 8 D with Olli making the team. Olli is IMO underrated. Kid has so much potential and adds that extra puck mover that most want. Kid adds the play maker from the backend maybe not in the same capacity as Hughes but similar. Pair him with a vetern D in Tanev to provide that stabilizing force. Pair the line primarily with the Sutter Line.

 

Olli Juolevi – Chris Tanev

 

 

 

 

Create a D pair with long wingspan and pair with the Pettersson line thus adding size and protection for the smaller 2 forwards

 

Alexander Edler – Tyler Myers

 

 

 

Move Benn to the right side to add a physical stabilizing 2 way protection presences. A role Luke played in his brief moment but with more mobility. Pair D with the Horvat Line with Hughes playing the rover role finding Boeser on the off wing, Horvat in the middle and Miller in front or below the net on the right side

 

Quinn Hughes – Jordie Benn

 

 

Stecher is a good Dman (underrated yes) plays your reserve role that draws in & out depending on situation and injuries. Fantenberg as your insurance Left  D.

 

Oscar Fantenberg – Troy Stecher

 

On the Power play, I would move Horvat to the second unit to form an equally capable second unit. Horvat has earned first unit time but for team success is best served on the second unit. Miller is a proven commodity working from the front of the net and below the net on the left side. Opens up option to score from the slot and cross feeds to Boeser and Pettersson. Hughes adds the rover component, opening up Pettersson from the Right cycle. Myler adds the big right shot option for Petterrson to feed. Similar to Sedin – Salo combination

 

Special Teams (Optional)

Power Play 1
Boeser, B.		Miller, J.		Pettersson, E.
	Hughes, Q.		Myers, T.

Power Play 2
Ferland, M.		Horvat, B.		Goldobin, N.
	Baertschi, S.		Edler, A.

Penalty Kill 1
	Beagle, J.		Virtanen, J.
	Edler, A.		Tanev. C.

Penalty Kill 2
	Sutter, B.		Horvat, B.
	Benn, J.		Myers, T.

[apollo]

You've got some solid line ideas... And a lot of them will probably work wonders. But I suspect there will be quite a lot of shuffling and experimenting. 

 

Ideally we got Brock and Petey each anchoring a separate line and getting 100+ points each. That being said tho, I think it's more likely they both hit 100 + if they're stacked on one line rather than separated. 

 

Similar to the Sedin Super lines we witnessed for countless years... Or the west coast express days. 

 

Can't wait till puck drop to see what combinations they come up with! 

[Johnny Torts]

Pearson is pretty good with Bo. Goldy needs work all the best to him hopefully he succeeds for our sake but our line up with the addition of Miller, Pearson, Myers, Ferland is pretty tight now. And good. A very well balanced team in my opinion. Well, if Hughes does turn into the #1 type that everyone knows he can.

Edited July 22, 2019 by Johnny Torts

[Alflives]

I like your effort.  Post is fun fir sure.

but ... Goldy is not an NHL player on a playoff team.  

[Johnny Torts]

1 minute ago, Alflives said:

I like your effort.  Post is fun fir sure.

but ... Goldy is not an NHL player on a playoff team.  

Sometimes its so late before the player takes that one last step to come into form, and most of the time they don't even. At this point you're right. Bottom line, he still needs a little bit of brushing up to say the least in the O-Zone and we cant afford risk to put him in a bottom 6 role.

[Johnny Torts]

Tanner Pearson Career Stats

Season	Team	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PPG	PPP	SHG	SHP	GWG	OTG	S	S%	FO%
Career	-	388	87	83	170	28	105	12	24	1	2	18	6	750	11.6	43.6
2013-2014	LAK	25	3	4	7	2	8	1	1	0	0	1	0	31	9.7	50
2014-2015	LAK	42	12	4	16	14	14	1	1	0	0	3	0	68	17.6	62.5
2015-2016	LAK	79	15	21	36	11	18	2	4	0	0	4	2	137	10.9	32
2016-2017	LAK	80	24	20	44	5	13	3	8	1	2	5	2	187	12.8	41.67
2017-2018	LAK	82	15	25	40	11	27	2	5	0	0	4	2	180	8.3	49.32
2018-2019	LAK	17	0	1	1	-9	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	24	0	20
2018-2019	PIT	44	9	5	14	-6	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	81	11.1	33.33
2018-2019	VAN	19	9	3	12	0	4	2	3	0	0	1	0	42	21.4	33.33

Season	Team	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PPG	PPP	SHG	SHP	GWG	OTG	S	S%	FO%
Career
2013-2014	LAK	25	3	4	7	2	8	1	1	0	0	1	0	31	9.7	50
2014-2015	LAK	42	12	4	16	14	14	1	1	0	0	3	0	68	17.6	62.5
2015-2016	LAK	79	15	21	36	11	18	2	4	0	0	4	2	137	10.9	32
2016-2017	LAK	80	24	20	44	5	13	3	8	1	2	5	2	187	12.8	41.67
2017-2018	LAK	82	15	25	40	11	27	2	5	0	0	4	2	180	8.3	49.32
2018-2019	LAK	17	0	1	1	-9	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	24	0	20
2018-2019	PIT	44	9	5	14	-6	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	81	11.1	33.33
2018-2019	VAN	19	9	3	12	0	4	2	3	0	0	1	0	42	21.4	33.33

Edited July 22, 2019 by Johnny Torts
1 point in 17 games for LA, maybe he req. trade? TP'S a 20 goal/40 point kid. good kid.

[Where's Wellwood]

10 minutes ago, apollo said:

You've got some solid line ideas... And a lot of them will probably work wonders. But I suspect there will be quite a lot of shuffling and experimenting. 

 

Ideally we got Brock and Petey each anchoring a separate line and getting 100+ points each. That being said tho, I think it's more likely they both hit 100 + if they're stacked on one line rather than separated. 

 

Similar to the Sedin Super lines we witnessed for countless years... Or the west coast express days. 

 

Can't wait till puck drop to see what combinations they come up with! 

I have trouble seeing Boeser as a future 100 point player. 40 goals and 80-90 points maybe. I just don't think he has the playmaking ability to get enough assists plus the fact that he'll usually be the play finisher and won't get an assist

[Johnny Torts]

 

1 minute ago, Where's Wellwood said:

I have trouble seeing Boeser as a future 100 point player. 40 goals and 80-90 points maybe. I just don't think he has the playmaking ability to get enough assists plus the fact that he'll usually be the play finisher and won't get an assist

Im glad I don't have the same trouble. Brock was scouted as an offensive threat, ready for premium scoring chances, and being a great passer. We have all seen him pass, cmon.

 

[Zigmund.Palffy]

5 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said:

I have trouble seeing Boeser as a future 100 point player. 40 goals and 80-90 points maybe. I just don't think he has the playmaking ability to get enough assists plus the fact that he'll usually be the play finisher and won't get an assist

who says he gonna dish out assists ...

 

90 goals hes cracking the old record soon  

[BlueDragon23]

Appreciate the time and effort you put into this. I disagree with Splitting up Petey and Brock though. They have potential to be an elite duo and will only continue to get better together. While I like Goldy, he needs to severely up his game if he wants to stay in the NHL. He has the potential to do it, he just needs to execute. 

[Alflives]

19 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said:

I have trouble seeing Boeser as a future 100 point player. 40 goals and 80-90 points maybe. I just don't think he has the playmaking ability to get enough assists plus the fact that he'll usually be the play finisher and won't get an assist

40 goals and 80-90 points from Bess and he’s a friggin’ superstar.  If he dies that, then Petey is over 100 points, and we are for sure in the playoffs.  

[Lancaster]

Baertschi seems to get overlooked... but he has very good chemistry with Horvat.  

If anything, the Canucks should have 2 sets of pairs.... Pettersson-Boeser and Baertschi-Horvat.  

 

Have rotating wingers depending on who is on fire.  

[smithers joe]

chemistry is the most important thing. green will discover who fits with who. 

[-AJ-]

Even though I disagree with some of your line choices here, I really appreciate the work you put into this and can understand where you're coming from. 

[tas]

MAKE SURE YOU YELL LOUD ENOUGH THAT EVERYONE HEARS

[higgyfan]

46 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said:

I have trouble seeing Boeser as a future 100 point player. 40 goals and 80-90 points maybe. I just don't think he has the playmaking ability to get enough assists plus the fact that he'll usually be the play finisher and won't get an assist

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[Nucker 67]

Canucks have options for the Top 6:

 

Pettersson

Horvat

Miller

Boeser

Goldobin

Baertschi

Pearson

Ferland

 

Two of these guiys won't make the Top 6. My $ is on Pearson and Goldy as the odd men out. Maybe both get a spot on the 3rd line. Maybe just Pearson.

 

I have a feeling this will be the Top 6 to start the season:

 

Ferland - Pettersson - Boeser

Baertschi - Horvat - Miller

 

[apollo]

1 hour ago, Where's Wellwood said:

I have trouble seeing Boeser as a future 100 point player. 40 goals and 80-90 points maybe. I just don't think he has the playmaking ability to get enough assists plus the fact that he'll usually be the play finisher and won't get an assist

70 goals 31 assists = 101 points, totally doable for a talented player like Brock. 

 

He's one of the purest snipers in the game. 

[VancouverIteinSanDiego]

 

5 minutes ago, apollo said:

70 goals 31 assists = 101 points, totally doable for a talented player like Brock. 

 

He's one of the purest snipers in the game. 

just needs to work on his release speed then he'll get it 

[Down by the River]

I still like the two playing together at 5-5, but I think that Green should definitely keep an eye out for Petey being too selfless and deferring to Boeser too much. QH, Boeser, and Petey on the #1PP unit might result in some growing pains. I could see them passing too much to each other or someone not getting enough attention and being underutilized.

 

Really hope Quinn Hughes and Stetcher have been working on their shots in the offseason. With today's technology + understanding of technique, there is no reason that Stetcher's shot should be as bad as it is, especially given that he is strong for his size.

 

Appreciate the level of thought in your thread, but what I disagree with the most is the idea of Goldy on the top line. I think he is an afterthought in the Canucks' mind at this point. 

Edited July 22, 2019 by Down by the River