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Originally Posted by WestIslander
Martin needs to load his top two lines with as much offense as possible and play then with two pais of defenseman until we are 100% healthy:
Now:
Kostitsyn - Plekanec - Cole
Pacioretty - Gomez - Gionta
Desharnais - Eller - Palushaj
Darche - Enqvist - Moen
Gorges - Subban
Gill - Diaz
Weber - Emelin
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No matter how top heavy Martin could try to arrange his lineup, the top line does not have the players to dominate many teams' top lines. I think the Habs absolutely have to have their bottom 9 outscore their opponents to win games, even if it means the top line's offence suffers. If we had a dominant forward, things might be different, but we don't.
Fringe players like Palushaj and Engqvist need good linemates if they are going to survive. Mostly, I think the Habs need to add an established NHL forward or two. Meanwhile, Martin puts as many fingers in the leaky dam as he can.