Umm no. Putting Eller instead of Gionta on the 2nd line would kill everything. One's a puck mover, one's a shooter and one is really good at going to the net and battling along the boards. Don't mess with a winning recipe..
If there is a player to be moved off he top 6 right now it's Cole, not Gio
I think Cole will come around but has enough size that hes still contributing in other ways, Gio however when he's not scoring he's not bringing as much and I think both Gallys could benefit there development from playing with Gio (Leadership, Heart ect.) and it also allows Eller to take next staple without making trades. Plus AGally would have another sniper to set up and it could spark Gio as well who knows. Just my thoughts is all
I think Cole will come around but has enough size that hes still contributing in other ways, Gio however when he's not scoring he's not bringing as much and I think both Gallys could benefit there development from playing with Gio (Leadership, Heart ect.) and it also allows Eller to take next staple without making trades. Plus AGally would have another sniper to set up and it could spark Gio as well who knows. Just my thoughts is all
Gionta was the only player playing hard around Chara and the only one that went to hit him the other night despite being a midget
Gionta was the only player playing hard around Chara and the only one that went to hit him the other night despite being a midget
I saw him try to hit Chara a couple times the other night, Id just like to see Eller get into the top 6 and Gio seems like the easiest to bump down, theres still things that Cole brings that Gio just can't do
Eller should move up with DD and Cole. The three finally gained some solid chemistry and the line was broken up the next game. I'd move Pacioretty down with Gallagher and Galchenyuk. For a couple of games to experiment because the "first line" hasn't done anything all year so far.
Eller should move up with DD and Cole. The three finally gained some solid chemistry and the line was broken up the next game. I'd move Pacioretty down with Gallagher and Galchenyuk. For a couple of games to experiment because the "first line" hasn't done anything all year so far.
i wouldnt mind seeing that either, they did play well together and im not 100% convinced that Patches is really back to 100% yet so third line might be a little easier on him for now to get back up to speed
If Eller's not a center, he needs to be a RW... Every scoring chance he gets is from the RW. He can protect the puck easier and drive the net down that wing. If he's going to be LW, he's going to fail.
Eller should be playing center
I'd give him a shot with Cole and Pacioretty.
DD hasn't managed to get that line going, give Eller 3 games to see if he can.
Can you Imagine 3 guys with Size AND Speed bearing down on you?
I can, and I'm willing to give it a try
Eller to the wing is okay, as long as he plays RW.
An eventual G-G-G line doesn't make much sense. You cannot have 2 players under 5'9 on the same line, even though they're crease crashers.
I'd like to see him with DD and MP, though I'm not quite sure what to do then. BG - AG - EC could be worth a try, though.
On the other hand, Gionta... I don't know. Some express doubts regarding DD as a Top-6 player going forward. I have more doubts regarding Gio as a Top-6 forward to be honest, unless he plays a pure support role. The problem is, the support player on his current line is Bourque, so...
Eller should be playing center
I'd give him a shot with Cole and Pacioretty.
DD hasn't managed to get that line going, give Eller 3 games to see if he can.
Can you Imagine 3 guys with Size AND Speed bearing down on you?
I can, and I'm willing to give it a try
That basically means you end up with a BG - DD - AG, or BG - AG - DD line. I don't think I need to explain why this is a failure.
Not quite, I think it means that DD sits a game or two or replaces White on the 4th line
RB - TP - BG
EC - LE - MP
BG -AG - BP
TM -RW -CA
I think we can safely say that this won't happen, due to Therrien being a good coach?
Besides, inserting RW in the lineup at the moment, considering what happened, is basically scratching DD for the sake of scratching DD because he is DD. Needless to say, it's a VERY stupid idea, no to mention that the idea of sending a message means that EC needs to sit before DD...
I think we can safely say that this won't happen, due to Therrien being a good coach?
It won't happen cux the DD-MP-EC line is doing sooo well?
You're kidding me, it should happen because of the way they're playing!
It gives that line a chance to shake things up, while only disrupting the 4th line IF and ONLY if you insert DD there.
If Gionta was 6"2, 210lbs, would we be having this thread?
I, for one, love Gionta this year. Would like a little more points but Plekanec and Bourque are on fire playing with him so it evens things up. Also, he's pretty solid defensively and complements the other 2 very well.
Eller has just got out of the doghouse and if you give him to much to quick, I fear he could fall back to his old self. If anything, play Eller the the Gs little more while 5on5.
It won't happen cux the DD-MP-EC line is doing sooo well?
You're kidding me, it should happen because of the way they're playing!
It gives that line a chance to shake things up, while only disrupting the 4th line IF and ONLY if you insert DD there.
Why not scratch EC then? I mean, if the way of playing is what is really important here...
Not quite, I think it means that DD sits a game or two or replaces White on the 4th line
RB - TP - BG
EC - LE - MP
BG -AG - BP
TM -RW -CA
DD has had his struggles, but he has done nothing to warrant being a healthy scratch. Personally, if the team continues to struggle, I'd be interested to try the following:
Bourque - Plekanec - Gionta (been consistent all year)
Pacioretty - Eller - DD (moving DD to the wing can give him more space)
Cole - Galchenyuk - Gallagher (Cole has the size to support the rookies and they may be able to wake him up)
Armstrong/Prust - Prust/Armstrong - Moen (lack of a center could hurt, but good energy line overall)
