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Post by UtahGetMeTwo on Apr 10, 2018 23:26:59 GMT
Personally i would leave the 4th alone, Schaller-Kuraly-Acciari has been everything a 4th line is supposed to be, energy and a relentless forecheck, with 11/6/8 gls respectively. All of them can also play the PK if needed and that is a bonus. I believe Cassidy has a decision to make in regards to DeBrusk, Heinen or Donato on who sits. With DeBrusk already out with what appears to be a head injury, his decision has been made easy at least for now. As it is DeBrusk hasn't even been skating yet, so his hit to the noggin is still lingering. Heinen has been very good recently. I can't imagine any reason he should sit. Definitely should not sit. A good thing that he picked it up, Heinen was in jeopardy for a bit.
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Post by pletchner on Apr 11, 2018 11:23:04 GMT
Heinen has been very good recently. I can't imagine any reason he should sit. Definitely should not sit. A good thing that he picked it up, Heinen was in jeopardy for a bit. Agreed. He started to fade a little even after his first "recovery," but over the last 5 or 6 games he's looked very good. I think playing with DK and Debrusk helped him.
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Post by islamorada on Apr 11, 2018 12:09:16 GMT
The Riley Nash absence poses a question of a rookie vs. a veteran. Even though I don't think Donato is ready for defensive play, he is far better of an option than Gionta or Wingles. Given the fact Carlo is out of the lineup and Toronto has speed to burn at the forward position, I think Backes at center is not a clear option. Having Donato with Heinen and Backes would be the best option. Wingles is a banger who could play with Backes but hitting Toronto requires some accountablity by the other forwards on the line. Donato scores and plays on the PP, Wingles leaves Backes and Heinen to cover on defense. If Wingles starts hitting, the third line is in trouble. So reluctantly I say Donato plays.
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Post by The OC on Apr 11, 2018 12:15:11 GMT
I’d put Backes at center and line him up against Kadri for his first draw. Watch the pee dribble down Nazem’s leg and freeze to the ice.
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Post by islamorada on Apr 11, 2018 12:59:00 GMT
I’d put Backes at center and line him up against Kadri for his first draw. Watch the pee dribble down Nazem’s leg and freeze to the ice. That's the real question, Backes would take draws occassionally as Donato adjusts his game to center. Wouldn't Kadri be on the second line?
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Post by The OC on Apr 11, 2018 13:35:50 GMT
I’d put Backes at center and line him up against Kadri for his first draw. Watch the pee dribble down Nazem’s leg and freeze to the ice. That's the real question, Backes would take draws occassionally as Donato adjusts his game to center. Wouldn't Kadri be on the second line? Donato seems ok on draws, it’s the rest of his center game that looked weak.
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Post by goodnewsbears on Apr 11, 2018 15:51:43 GMT
I’d leave the 4th as is (Schaller-Kuraly-Acciari). The 3rd should be Backes-20-Heinen if 20’s ready to go. If not, then I’d play Backes at center and add Donato to that line.
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Post by bostonfan191646 on Apr 11, 2018 20:15:41 GMT
I’d leave the 4th as is (Schaller-Kuraly-Acciari). The 3rd should be Backes-20-Heinen if 20’s ready to go. If not, then I’d play Backes at center and add Donato to that line. I think that is what they do, but I can tell you, Donato is very much plan B for the playoffs. You'll see him if there are injuries, or a stagnant offensive punch, or lack there of. Otherwise, he'll be on the 9th.
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Post by goodnewsbears on Apr 11, 2018 23:28:09 GMT
I’d leave the 4th as is (Schaller-Kuraly-Acciari). The 3rd should be Backes-20-Heinen if 20’s ready to go. If not, then I’d play Backes at center and add Donato to that line. I think that is what they do, but I can tell you, Donato is very much plan B for the playoffs. You'll see him if there are injuries, or a stagnant offensive punch, or lack there of. Otherwise, he'll be on the 9th. Do you think Gionta plays ahead of Donato?
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Post by wayne on Apr 12, 2018 0:48:57 GMT
I don't like acciari on the third over donato I think they're going to have to play hard and tight in matchups for 7 games
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Post by The OC on Apr 12, 2018 1:28:24 GMT
I don't like acciari on the third over donato I think they're going to have to play hard and tight in matchups for 7 games If they need hard tight match ups, why would you play Donato?
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Post by wayne on Apr 12, 2018 1:48:12 GMT
I don't like acciari on the third over donato I think they're going to have to play hard and tight in matchups for 7 games If they need hard tight match ups, why would you play Donato? I just think the third line is going to be overmatched and have to play hard perfect hockey something I don't think its going to be able to do successfully for a 7 game series. Obviously Donato is not as physical as Acciari and hopefully Riley Nash is back for game 2 otherwise I think there might be some trouble offensively.
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Post by bostonfan191646 on Apr 12, 2018 2:52:54 GMT
I don't like acciari on the third over donato I think they're going to have to play hard and tight in matchups for 7 games It’s one game. Nash will be back game two. But I don’t think Donato is ready for playoff hockey
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Post by 50belowzero on Apr 12, 2018 3:57:02 GMT
I think that is what they do, but I can tell you, Donato is very much plan B for the playoffs. You'll see him if there are injuries, or a stagnant offensive punch, or lack there of. Otherwise, he'll be on the 9th. Do you think Gionta plays ahead of Donato? Hopefully that decision never has to be made. "Military" Gionta should only be used if Donato or Wingels can't go.
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Post by drewski6 on Apr 12, 2018 15:21:25 GMT
The problem here is that Backes is too slow to play C anymore. I think the best way Donato gets into the lineup is if Backes slides over to C / w Donato + Heinen as his flanks. However, considering that Backes is too slow these days and must stay at W, we need a line 3c and I dont trust Donato in that role. I think the only real options at line 3c are Acciari and Gionta. I lean towards Gionta to keep the fourth line intact, but its not a great decision either way. If anything, this proves how integral Riley is to the team. No matter how you juggle, we lost a lot.
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Post by #4 Bobby Orr! GOAT! on Apr 12, 2018 15:36:53 GMT
The problem here is that Backes is too slow to play C anymore. I think the best way Donato gets into the lineup is if Backes slides over to C / w Donato + Heinen as his flanks. However, considering that Backes is too slow these days and must stay at W, we need a line 3c and I dont trust Donato in that role. I think the only real options at line 3c are Acciari and Gionta. I lean towards Gionta to keep the fourth line intact, but its not a great decision either way. If anything, this proves how integral Riley is to the team. No matter how you juggle, we lost a lot. Sorry but Backes is not too slow, he played great with March and Pasta He has never been fast but he is not slow Gionta and Accari should sit over everyone. Wingers ahead of Accari only slightly Donato should not sit against TO The backup goaler needs to b the top dog
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Post by bostonfan191646 on Apr 12, 2018 18:19:47 GMT
I think that is what they do, but I can tell you, Donato is very much plan B for the playoffs. You'll see him if there are injuries, or a stagnant offensive punch, or lack there of. Otherwise, he'll be on the 9th. Do you think Gionta plays ahead of Donato? I think that depends on the situation. Top six injury and donato is in. Heinen...probably donato. Anyone else and I think they go gionta
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Post by fanonymous on Apr 12, 2018 18:34:46 GMT
it is a well-established fact that beards are the X-factor in hockey playoff success, so Donato is likely at a distinct disadvantage in this regard #itsonlyweirdifitdoesntwork
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Post by watchtower on Apr 12, 2018 18:35:09 GMT
I’d put Backes at center and line him up against Kadri for his first draw. Watch the pee dribble down Nazem’s leg and freeze to the ice. Nice. I'd have him rub his face in it too.
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Post by watchtower on Apr 12, 2018 18:37:54 GMT
And as far as who sits?.......I think any leef player with the puck should be given a seat.
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Post by The OC on Apr 24, 2018 22:16:49 GMT
I’ve poo-poo’d the Donato hype, but I might put him in for Wingles in game 7. Partly for his skill set, partly for fresh legs.
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Post by 50belowzero on Apr 24, 2018 23:47:54 GMT
I’ve poo-poo’d the Donato hype, but I might put him in for Wingles in game 7. Partly for his skill set, partly for fresh legs. Its looking like Heinen back in, Wingels out. Although you never know but i don't see Cassidy sitting anyone else for Donato.
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Post by pletchner on Apr 25, 2018 1:15:03 GMT
I’ve poo-poo’d the Donato hype, but I might put him in for Wingles in game 7. Partly for his skill set, partly for fresh legs. Its looking like Heinen back in, Wingels out. Although you never know but i don't see Cassidy sitting anyone else for Donato. Agreed. Going in, I might have said Acciari (Wingles taking his place), but he's played well - as has that line as a whole. One issue with Donato is that they only trust him at LW right now, which probably contributed to the decision to go with Wingles in game 6. I think if it is me, I go back to base lineup and mess with lines if the game dictates.
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Post by bostonfan191646 on Apr 25, 2018 14:05:39 GMT
I just hope they put the lines back together. No need to play head games for game 7
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Post by 50belowzero on Apr 25, 2018 16:52:44 GMT
I just hope they put the lines back together. No need to play head games for game 7 The lines are back together.
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