Next Year's Lines

[CaniacPanther]

Last night I was thinking to myself and I said,
"Self, what is our team gonna look like next year? I wonder what the best lineup would be for our team come October..."

So here are my proposed lines for next year...I wonder what Mo will actually do. Do any of you think this isn't too far from the truth?

Line 1
Vrbata-Francis-O'Neill

Line 2
Hlavac-Brind'Amour-Cole

Line 3
Bayda-K. Adams-C. Adams

Line 4
Svoboda-Vasicek-(Rotate between remaining forwards and Baby 'Canes)

DP 1
Hedican-Hill

DP 2
Ward-St. Jacques

DP 3
Wallin-(Rotate Malec and Tanabe)

Starting Goalie
Weekes

Backup Goalie
DesRochers

So, that's what i think. Thoughts?

[CaniacPanther]

Last night I was thinking to myself and I said,
"Self, what is our team gonna look like next year? I wonder what the best lineup would be for our team come October..."

So here are my proposed lines for next year...I wonder what Mo will actually do. Do any of you think this isn't too far from the truth?

Line 1
Vrbata-Francis-O'Neill

Line 2
Hlavac-Brind'Amour-Cole

Line 3
Bayda-K. Adams-C. Adams

Line 4
Svoboda-Vasicek-(Rotate between remaining forwards and Baby 'Canes)

DP 1
Hedican-Hill

DP 2
Ward-St. Jacques

DP 3
Wallin-(Rotate Malec and Tanabe)

Starting Goalie
Weekes

Backup Goalie
DesRochers

So, that's what i think. Thoughts?

[CaniacPanther]

Last night I was thinking to myself and I said,
"Self, what is our team gonna look like next year? I wonder what the best lineup would be for our team come October..."

So here are my proposed lines for next year...I wonder what Mo will actually do. Do any of you think this isn't too far from the truth?

Line 1
Vrbata-Francis-O'Neill

Line 2
Hlavac-Brind'Amour-Cole

Line 3
Bayda-K. Adams-C. Adams

Line 4
Svoboda-Vasicek-(Rotate between remaining forwards and Baby 'Canes)

DP 1
Hedican-Hill

DP 2
Ward-St. Jacques

DP 3
Wallin-(Rotate Malec and Tanabe)

Starting Goalie
Weekes

Backup Goalie
DesRochers

So, that's what i think. Thoughts?

[nccanes]

I'm never good at this, but curious about where you thought Brendl and Boulerice fit in. In that 4th line spot?

I think (and hope) something happens on Defense, because I don't think those pairings are enough to get the Canes where they need to be. Either get Wesley back here or bundle a couple of players and get another solid D-man.

I don't think you are gonna see the young Czechs playing the 4th line, which equates to significantly lower ice times in many, many games.

[nccanes]

I'm never good at this, but curious about where you thought Brendl and Boulerice fit in. In that 4th line spot?

I think (and hope) something happens on Defense, because I don't think those pairings are enough to get the Canes where they need to be. Either get Wesley back here or bundle a couple of players and get another solid D-man.

I don't think you are gonna see the young Czechs playing the 4th line, which equates to significantly lower ice times in many, many games.

[nccanes]

I'm never good at this, but curious about where you thought Brendl and Boulerice fit in. In that 4th line spot?

I think (and hope) something happens on Defense, because I don't think those pairings are enough to get the Canes where they need to be. Either get Wesley back here or bundle a couple of players and get another solid D-man.

I don't think you are gonna see the young Czechs playing the 4th line, which equates to significantly lower ice times in many, many games.

[Stormbringer]

I mentioned these lines before on the old LGC.com, and I'll mention them again...

1. O'Neill, Francis, Bayda/Vrbata
2. Cole, Brindy, Boulerice/Bayda/Brendl (The BBC Version 2.0)
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Hlavac

The fourth line would consist of Heerema and whoever's leftover. :)

[Stormbringer]

I mentioned these lines before on the old LGC.com, and I'll mention them again...

1. O'Neill, Francis, Bayda/Vrbata
2. Cole, Brindy, Boulerice/Bayda/Brendl (The BBC Version 2.0)
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Hlavac

The fourth line would consist of Heerema and whoever's leftover. :)

[Stormbringer]

I mentioned these lines before on the old LGC.com, and I'll mention them again...

1. O'Neill, Francis, Bayda/Vrbata
2. Cole, Brindy, Boulerice/Bayda/Brendl (The BBC Version 2.0)
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Hlavac

The fourth line would consist of Heerema and whoever's leftover. :)

[nccanes]

I mentioned these lines before on the old LGC.com, and I'll mention them again...

1. O'Neill, Francis, Bayda/Vrbata
2. Cole, Brindy, Boulerice/Bayda/Brendl (The BBC Version 2.0)
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Hlavac

The fourth line would consist of Heerema and whoever's leftover. :)

Leftovers would include Vasicek, Hlavac, Svoboda, Jeff Daniels, and 2 people from the 2nd line.

See it's tricky.

[nccanes]

I mentioned these lines before on the old LGC.com, and I'll mention them again...

1. O'Neill, Francis, Bayda/Vrbata
2. Cole, Brindy, Boulerice/Bayda/Brendl (The BBC Version 2.0)
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Hlavac

The fourth line would consist of Heerema and whoever's leftover. :)

Leftovers would include Vasicek, Hlavac, Svoboda, Jeff Daniels, and 2 people from the 2nd line.

See it's tricky.

[nccanes]

I mentioned these lines before on the old LGC.com, and I'll mention them again...

1. O'Neill, Francis, Bayda/Vrbata
2. Cole, Brindy, Boulerice/Bayda/Brendl (The BBC Version 2.0)
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Hlavac

The fourth line would consist of Heerema and whoever's leftover. :)

Leftovers would include Vasicek, Hlavac, Svoboda, Jeff Daniels, and 2 people from the 2nd line.

See it's tricky.

[Stormbringer]

Ok then...

1. O, Ronnie, Bayda (The BONF Line)
2. Brendl, Brindy, Cole (BBC Version 2.0)
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Daniels/Boulerice (One would obviously be a healthy scratch.)
4. Vasicek, Hlavac, Svoboda (The Czech line)

[Stormbringer]

Ok then...

1. O, Ronnie, Bayda (The BONF Line)
2. Brendl, Brindy, Cole (BBC Version 2.0)
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Daniels/Boulerice (One would obviously be a healthy scratch.)
4. Vasicek, Hlavac, Svoboda (The Czech line)

[Stormbringer]

Ok then...

1. O, Ronnie, Bayda (The BONF Line)
2. Brendl, Brindy, Cole (BBC Version 2.0)
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Daniels/Boulerice (One would obviously be a healthy scratch.)
4. Vasicek, Hlavac, Svoboda (The Czech line)

[caniac369]

1st line- O'Neill, Francis & Bayda

All the others are up in the air, but I'd like to see more of the Adams family.

DA DA DA DA- snap snap!

[caniac369]

1st line- O'Neill, Francis & Bayda

All the others are up in the air, but I'd like to see more of the Adams family.

DA DA DA DA- snap snap!

[caniac369]

1st line- O'Neill, Francis & Bayda

All the others are up in the air, but I'd like to see more of the Adams family.

DA DA DA DA- snap snap!

[Captain Slack]

Wow!!!! Isn't it nice to have too many good players to choose from?? :spin:

[Captain Slack]

Wow!!!! Isn't it nice to have too many good players to choose from?? :spin:

[Captain Slack]

Wow!!!! Isn't it nice to have too many good players to choose from?? :spin:

[talkingcanes]

where is Vrbata? I'd like to see him on a line with Hlavac, but not the 4th line!

[talkingcanes]

where is Vrbata? I'd like to see him on a line with Hlavac, but not the 4th line!

[talkingcanes]

where is Vrbata? I'd like to see him on a line with Hlavac, but not the 4th line!

[Stormbringer]

Oh yah...forgot about Vrbata. Oops. :) Here it goes again...

1. Ronnie, O, Vrbata/Bayda
2. Vrbata/Bayda, Brindy, Cole
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Daniels/Boulerice/Brendl (A couple would obviously be healthy scratches.)
4. Vasicek, Hlavac, Svoboda (The Czech line)

[Stormbringer]

Oh yah...forgot about Vrbata. Oops. :) Here it goes again...

1. Ronnie, O, Vrbata/Bayda
2. Vrbata/Bayda, Brindy, Cole
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Daniels/Boulerice/Brendl (A couple would obviously be healthy scratches.)
4. Vasicek, Hlavac, Svoboda (The Czech line)

[Stormbringer]

Oh yah...forgot about Vrbata. Oops. :) Here it goes again...

1. Ronnie, O, Vrbata/Bayda
2. Vrbata/Bayda, Brindy, Cole
3. C. Adams, K. Adams, Daniels/Boulerice/Brendl (A couple would obviously be healthy scratches.)
4. Vasicek, Hlavac, Svoboda (The Czech line)

[Shell]

hhmmm, I like Bayda-Francis-O'Neil for first line
Cole - Brindy - Vrbata for the second
McDonald/Big Joe/Daniels - Adams - Adams (Craig M hasn't gotten the points but he has really stepped up his play I think. I like Vasicek but I don't think he stepped up enough in trying to cover for Brindy (I know no one can cover for Brindy, but Josef had a great chace, lived up to it for the first few games and then fell into oblivion)
All of the baby canes show such great hope, I wouldn't mind having a 4th line "reward" thing going on. Do well in Lowell and it gets you some NHL action time. We have so many players than can make it now.. Not the excessive amount of travel those like Kurka are seeing now though

I'm supposed to be able to name 12 forwards I want and there are 20 on the roster right now. I can't name 8 Canes forwards I don't want to see.

As far as defense, I wouldn't be too heartbroken if Tanabe went elsewhere. I'd like to see more of Bruno and Tomas.

I definitely think Vrbata needs to be on the power play with Ronnie and O/Kevyn (or both depending on score/time left). Same kill as this year.

I'd definitely like to stick to a more offensive system, without losing sight of the defense of course ;)

That's my box of chocolates anyway

[Shell]

hhmmm, I like Bayda-Francis-O'Neil for first line
Cole - Brindy - Vrbata for the second
McDonald/Big Joe/Daniels - Adams - Adams (Craig M hasn't gotten the points but he has really stepped up his play I think. I like Vasicek but I don't think he stepped up enough in trying to cover for Brindy (I know no one can cover for Brindy, but Josef had a great chace, lived up to it for the first few games and then fell into oblivion)
All of the baby canes show such great hope, I wouldn't mind having a 4th line "reward" thing going on. Do well in Lowell and it gets you some NHL action time. We have so many players than can make it now.. Not the excessive amount of travel those like Kurka are seeing now though

I'm supposed to be able to name 12 forwards I want and there are 20 on the roster right now. I can't name 8 Canes forwards I don't want to see.

As far as defense, I wouldn't be too heartbroken if Tanabe went elsewhere. I'd like to see more of Bruno and Tomas.

I definitely think Vrbata needs to be on the power play with Ronnie and O/Kevyn (or both depending on score/time left). Same kill as this year.

I'd definitely like to stick to a more offensive system, without losing sight of the defense of course ;)

That's my box of chocolates anyway

[Shell]

hhmmm, I like Bayda-Francis-O'Neil for first line
Cole - Brindy - Vrbata for the second
McDonald/Big Joe/Daniels - Adams - Adams (Craig M hasn't gotten the points but he has really stepped up his play I think. I like Vasicek but I don't think he stepped up enough in trying to cover for Brindy (I know no one can cover for Brindy, but Josef had a great chace, lived up to it for the first few games and then fell into oblivion)
All of the baby canes show such great hope, I wouldn't mind having a 4th line "reward" thing going on. Do well in Lowell and it gets you some NHL action time. We have so many players than can make it now.. Not the excessive amount of travel those like Kurka are seeing now though

I'm supposed to be able to name 12 forwards I want and there are 20 on the roster right now. I can't name 8 Canes forwards I don't want to see.

As far as defense, I wouldn't be too heartbroken if Tanabe went elsewhere. I'd like to see more of Bruno and Tomas.

I definitely think Vrbata needs to be on the power play with Ronnie and O/Kevyn (or both depending on score/time left). Same kill as this year.

I'd definitely like to stick to a more offensive system, without losing sight of the defense of course ;)

That's my box of chocolates anyway

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I definitely think Vrbata needs to be on the power play with Ronnie and O/Kevyn (or both depending on score/time left).

Me too....as long at Mo lets him got to the net instead of sticking him out on the point!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I definitely think Vrbata needs to be on the power play with Ronnie and O/Kevyn (or both depending on score/time left).

Me too....as long at Mo lets him got to the net instead of sticking him out on the point!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I definitely think Vrbata needs to be on the power play with Ronnie and O/Kevyn (or both depending on score/time left).

Me too....as long at Mo lets him got to the net instead of sticking him out on the point!

[raleighcanesfan]

If Bayda makes the team, although I still see JR signing some over the hill veteran that could still give us some goals, I see him playing on the Cole, Brindy line. If Mo keeps those two together. Two grinding, tough players with a quick, level-headed player. We want to keep our top line a major scoring line, so with O and Vrbata on either side, Francis dishing them passes, we can't lose.

[raleighcanesfan]

If Bayda makes the team, although I still see JR signing some over the hill veteran that could still give us some goals, I see him playing on the Cole, Brindy line. If Mo keeps those two together. Two grinding, tough players with a quick, level-headed player. We want to keep our top line a major scoring line, so with O and Vrbata on either side, Francis dishing them passes, we can't lose.

[raleighcanesfan]

If Bayda makes the team, although I still see JR signing some over the hill veteran that could still give us some goals, I see him playing on the Cole, Brindy line. If Mo keeps those two together. Two grinding, tough players with a quick, level-headed player. We want to keep our top line a major scoring line, so with O and Vrbata on either side, Francis dishing them passes, we can't lose.

[guinevere]

Me too....as long at Mo lets him got to the net instead of sticking him out on the point!
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I agree with you SHC about Vrbata on the point but I believe the rationale for putting him on point is that was a fast skater he could cover point and still rush the net for a "backdoor" play....

not sticking up for the decision ... just giving informaiton..

Guin

[guinevere]

Me too....as long at Mo lets him got to the net instead of sticking him out on the point!
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I agree with you SHC about Vrbata on the point but I believe the rationale for putting him on point is that was a fast skater he could cover point and still rush the net for a "backdoor" play....

not sticking up for the decision ... just giving informaiton..

Guin

[guinevere]

Me too....as long at Mo lets him got to the net instead of sticking him out on the point!
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I agree with you SHC about Vrbata on the point but I believe the rationale for putting him on point is that was a fast skater he could cover point and still rush the net for a "backdoor" play....

not sticking up for the decision ... just giving informaiton..

Guin

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Yeah Guin....that's the same rationale he used for letting Kapanen rot out there.

I agree it's a good strategy...but try Hedican, Malec, Bruno or *gulp* Tanabe. I just think Vrbata is better at the net.

But I have no problem with him playing out there now to see what he can do....and maybe he'll prove me wrong and be a scoring threat from the point as well! Wouldn't that rock?!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Yeah Guin....that's the same rationale he used for letting Kapanen rot out there.

I agree it's a good strategy...but try Hedican, Malec, Bruno or *gulp* Tanabe. I just think Vrbata is better at the net.

But I have no problem with him playing out there now to see what he can do....and maybe he'll prove me wrong and be a scoring threat from the point as well! Wouldn't that rock?!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Yeah Guin....that's the same rationale he used for letting Kapanen rot out there.

I agree it's a good strategy...but try Hedican, Malec, Bruno or *gulp* Tanabe. I just think Vrbata is better at the net.

But I have no problem with him playing out there now to see what he can do....and maybe he'll prove me wrong and be a scoring threat from the point as well! Wouldn't that rock?!

[Whaler Ghost]

I can't see either of the Adams on anything higher than the 4rth line. (unless we want a repeat of the scoring woes of this year). I'm not sure what people see in Craig McDonald, but I don't see him playing at all next year. The 4rth line should be an energy line, that can occasionally score some goals. We need consistent scoring from the 3rd and higher lines, and that's not the Adams boys. Here's my line wish list.

1. Francis, O'Neill, Bayda

2. Brindy, Cole, Vrbata

3. Vasicek, Brendl, Hlavac (if we keep Jan, if not than Svoboda)

4. Kevyn Adams, Craig Adams, Boulerice/DeFauw/Daniels

The big key is that Mo must play the 4rth line more often than he has in the past. Brendl must be given a decent chance on a decent line. Anyone who can score 70 plus goals and 150 plus points in about 70 games in the juniors has tons of potential and must be given a long look when he's healthy and in shape.

[Whaler Ghost]

I can't see either of the Adams on anything higher than the 4rth line. (unless we want a repeat of the scoring woes of this year). I'm not sure what people see in Craig McDonald, but I don't see him playing at all next year. The 4rth line should be an energy line, that can occasionally score some goals. We need consistent scoring from the 3rd and higher lines, and that's not the Adams boys. Here's my line wish list.

1. Francis, O'Neill, Bayda

2. Brindy, Cole, Vrbata

3. Vasicek, Brendl, Hlavac (if we keep Jan, if not than Svoboda)

4. Kevyn Adams, Craig Adams, Boulerice/DeFauw/Daniels

The big key is that Mo must play the 4rth line more often than he has in the past. Brendl must be given a decent chance on a decent line. Anyone who can score 70 plus goals and 150 plus points in about 70 games in the juniors has tons of potential and must be given a long look when he's healthy and in shape.

[Whaler Ghost]

I can't see either of the Adams on anything higher than the 4rth line. (unless we want a repeat of the scoring woes of this year). I'm not sure what people see in Craig McDonald, but I don't see him playing at all next year. The 4rth line should be an energy line, that can occasionally score some goals. We need consistent scoring from the 3rd and higher lines, and that's not the Adams boys. Here's my line wish list.

1. Francis, O'Neill, Bayda

2. Brindy, Cole, Vrbata

3. Vasicek, Brendl, Hlavac (if we keep Jan, if not than Svoboda)

4. Kevyn Adams, Craig Adams, Boulerice/DeFauw/Daniels

The big key is that Mo must play the 4rth line more often than he has in the past. Brendl must be given a decent chance on a decent line. Anyone who can score 70 plus goals and 150 plus points in about 70 games in the juniors has tons of potential and must be given a long look when he's healthy and in shape.

[Whaler Ghost]

I forgot Heerema. Would like to see him on the 3rd line as well maybe instead of Svoboda if Hlavac is shipped, but probably will be on the 4rth.

Will be a dogfight to make this team next fall.

[Whaler Ghost]

I forgot Heerema. Would like to see him on the 3rd line as well maybe instead of Svoboda if Hlavac is shipped, but probably will be on the 4rth.

Will be a dogfight to make this team next fall.

[Whaler Ghost]

I forgot Heerema. Would like to see him on the 3rd line as well maybe instead of Svoboda if Hlavac is shipped, but probably will be on the 4rth.

Will be a dogfight to make this team next fall.

[MoBigRed]

I can't see either of the Adams on anything higher than the 4rth line. (unless we want a repeat of the scoring woes of this year)


I certainly don't see the Adams as the root of our scoring woes, but i agree that they need to be on the 4th line rather than putting them on the 3rd and the Czechs on the 4th. Your lines look good.

I also don't see the attraction to C-Mac. He has looked better lately, but i definitely don't see him taking a roster spot away from Bayda, Heerema, DeFauw, or Kurka.

[MoBigRed]

I can't see either of the Adams on anything higher than the 4rth line. (unless we want a repeat of the scoring woes of this year)


I certainly don't see the Adams as the root of our scoring woes, but i agree that they need to be on the 4th line rather than putting them on the 3rd and the Czechs on the 4th. Your lines look good.

I also don't see the attraction to C-Mac. He has looked better lately, but i definitely don't see him taking a roster spot away from Bayda, Heerema, DeFauw, or Kurka.

[MoBigRed]

I can't see either of the Adams on anything higher than the 4rth line. (unless we want a repeat of the scoring woes of this year)


I certainly don't see the Adams as the root of our scoring woes, but i agree that they need to be on the 4th line rather than putting them on the 3rd and the Czechs on the 4th. Your lines look good.

I also don't see the attraction to C-Mac. He has looked better lately, but i definitely don't see him taking a roster spot away from Bayda, Heerema, DeFauw, or Kurka.

[Whaler Ghost]

ooops, I didn't mean to make it sound as though I was blaming the Adams family for our scoring woes. They have actually been a positive note, in a concert full of negatives. They have played above my expectations, but them being one of our longest playing lines would just be a repeat of this year and does not make for a winning Hurricanes season, in my opinion.

[Whaler Ghost]

ooops, I didn't mean to make it sound as though I was blaming the Adams family for our scoring woes. They have actually been a positive note, in a concert full of negatives. They have played above my expectations, but them being one of our longest playing lines would just be a repeat of this year and does not make for a winning Hurricanes season, in my opinion.

[Whaler Ghost]

ooops, I didn't mean to make it sound as though I was blaming the Adams family for our scoring woes. They have actually been a positive note, in a concert full of negatives. They have played above my expectations, but them being one of our longest playing lines would just be a repeat of this year and does not make for a winning Hurricanes season, in my opinion.

[guinevere]

Yeah Guin....that's the same rationale he used for letting Kapanen rot out there.

I agree it's a good strategy...but try Hedican, Malec, Bruno or *gulp* Tanabe. I just think Vrbata is better at the net.

But I have no problem with him playing out there now to see what he can do....and maybe he'll prove me wrong and be a scoring threat from the point as well! Wouldn't that rock?!

Just another example of trying to fit players into a strategy rather than the strategey to strengths.

Guin

[guinevere]

Yeah Guin....that's the same rationale he used for letting Kapanen rot out there.

I agree it's a good strategy...but try Hedican, Malec, Bruno or *gulp* Tanabe. I just think Vrbata is better at the net.

But I have no problem with him playing out there now to see what he can do....and maybe he'll prove me wrong and be a scoring threat from the point as well! Wouldn't that rock?!

Just another example of trying to fit players into a strategy rather than the strategey to strengths.

Guin

[guinevere]

Yeah Guin....that's the same rationale he used for letting Kapanen rot out there.

I agree it's a good strategy...but try Hedican, Malec, Bruno or *gulp* Tanabe. I just think Vrbata is better at the net.

But I have no problem with him playing out there now to see what he can do....and maybe he'll prove me wrong and be a scoring threat from the point as well! Wouldn't that rock?!

Just another example of trying to fit players into a strategy rather than the strategey to strengths.

Guin

[Turbulence]

Just thinking of this....we have so many forwards that I can't choose. Heerema, Bayda, DeFauw, Hlavac, and maybe even Brendl are on the bubble if you ask me. My lines are as follows.

O-Ronnie-Vrbata
Heerema-Brindy-Cole
DeFauw-Vasicek-Bayda
Adams-Adams-Brendl
Hill-Hedican
Ward-St. Jacques
Wallin-Malec

With the emergence of Tomas Malec as a pseudo-enforcer, I don't think we need to waste a roster spot on The Bull if we can put a scorer in it and still retain that enforcer-type play in our game... I am not sure that JD will still be here next year... DeFauw will make the team only as a replacement for Bates, a gritty 3rd liner who isn't afraid to hit but still has the ability to score 15-20 goals. As for Heerema, the big question is 'Will he be consistantly good with Brindy?' or was he only a spark in the few games he played? Does he have the ability to be this team's second (third w/ Vrbata?) main goal scorer after O? If not, he needs more time in Lowell and that spot on the 2nd line needs to be given to Bayda, with Hlavac taking the 3rd line wing.

If the above foreward lines work, we should explore the possibility of trading any remaining veteran forewards (Hlavac, for example) away for defensive help....someone to take Wallin or Hill's spot on the roster. With the stellar goaltending that we know Shady 80 can give us, and the solid backup play of Patty D (ala the Buffalo and Philly games) we're set on goalies. With our abundance of young, good forewareds and the good goalie combo, the only facet of our game that needs to be improved is our steady yet mediocre defense. Tanabe, Wallin, Hill, and Ward are all expendable, though not all should be given away. Perhaps a trade involving any of the afforementioned tradeable d-men, including Hlavac and/or Irbe would be considered to bring in a star defenseman.

[Turbulence]

Just thinking of this....we have so many forwards that I can't choose. Heerema, Bayda, DeFauw, Hlavac, and maybe even Brendl are on the bubble if you ask me. My lines are as follows.

O-Ronnie-Vrbata
Heerema-Brindy-Cole
DeFauw-Vasicek-Bayda
Adams-Adams-Brendl
Hill-Hedican
Ward-St. Jacques
Wallin-Malec

With the emergence of Tomas Malec as a pseudo-enforcer, I don't think we need to waste a roster spot on The Bull if we can put a scorer in it and still retain that enforcer-type play in our game... I am not sure that JD will still be here next year... DeFauw will make the team only as a replacement for Bates, a gritty 3rd liner who isn't afraid to hit but still has the ability to score 15-20 goals. As for Heerema, the big question is 'Will he be consistantly good with Brindy?' or was he only a spark in the few games he played? Does he have the ability to be this team's second (third w/ Vrbata?) main goal scorer after O? If not, he needs more time in Lowell and that spot on the 2nd line needs to be given to Bayda, with Hlavac taking the 3rd line wing.

If the above foreward lines work, we should explore the possibility of trading any remaining veteran forewards (Hlavac, for example) away for defensive help....someone to take Wallin or Hill's spot on the roster. With the stellar goaltending that we know Shady 80 can give us, and the solid backup play of Patty D (ala the Buffalo and Philly games) we're set on goalies. With our abundance of young, good forewareds and the good goalie combo, the only facet of our game that needs to be improved is our steady yet mediocre defense. Tanabe, Wallin, Hill, and Ward are all expendable, though not all should be given away. Perhaps a trade involving any of the afforementioned tradeable d-men, including Hlavac and/or Irbe would be considered to bring in a star defenseman.

[Turbulence]

Just thinking of this....we have so many forwards that I can't choose. Heerema, Bayda, DeFauw, Hlavac, and maybe even Brendl are on the bubble if you ask me. My lines are as follows.

O-Ronnie-Vrbata
Heerema-Brindy-Cole
DeFauw-Vasicek-Bayda
Adams-Adams-Brendl
Hill-Hedican
Ward-St. Jacques
Wallin-Malec

With the emergence of Tomas Malec as a pseudo-enforcer, I don't think we need to waste a roster spot on The Bull if we can put a scorer in it and still retain that enforcer-type play in our game... I am not sure that JD will still be here next year... DeFauw will make the team only as a replacement for Bates, a gritty 3rd liner who isn't afraid to hit but still has the ability to score 15-20 goals. As for Heerema, the big question is 'Will he be consistantly good with Brindy?' or was he only a spark in the few games he played? Does he have the ability to be this team's second (third w/ Vrbata?) main goal scorer after O? If not, he needs more time in Lowell and that spot on the 2nd line needs to be given to Bayda, with Hlavac taking the 3rd line wing.

If the above foreward lines work, we should explore the possibility of trading any remaining veteran forewards (Hlavac, for example) away for defensive help....someone to take Wallin or Hill's spot on the roster. With the stellar goaltending that we know Shady 80 can give us, and the solid backup play of Patty D (ala the Buffalo and Philly games) we're set on goalies. With our abundance of young, good forewareds and the good goalie combo, the only facet of our game that needs to be improved is our steady yet mediocre defense. Tanabe, Wallin, Hill, and Ward are all expendable, though not all should be given away. Perhaps a trade involving any of the afforementioned tradeable d-men, including Hlavac and/or Irbe would be considered to bring in a star defenseman.

[HurricaneJedi]

CaniacPanther I like the lines you set up, I would like to end up seeing those as the lines next year :) . I'd like to see Boulerice on that 4th line with more ice time though for the most part.

[HurricaneJedi]

CaniacPanther I like the lines you set up, I would like to end up seeing those as the lines next year :) . I'd like to see Boulerice on that 4th line with more ice time though for the most part.

[HurricaneJedi]

CaniacPanther I like the lines you set up, I would like to end up seeing those as the lines next year :) . I'd like to see Boulerice on that 4th line with more ice time though for the most part.

[CaniacPanther]

CaniacPanther I like the lines you set up, I would like to end up seeing those as the lines next year :) . I'd like to see Boulerice on that 4th line with more ice time though for the most part.

Thanks! As for Boulerice...I'm not sure. He's a good fighter and can infuse our team with some energy, but I haven't seen him produce too much in other aspects. We'll just have to see what happens come next season.

[CaniacPanther]

CaniacPanther I like the lines you set up, I would like to end up seeing those as the lines next year :) . I'd like to see Boulerice on that 4th line with more ice time though for the most part.

Thanks! As for Boulerice...I'm not sure. He's a good fighter and can infuse our team with some energy, but I haven't seen him produce too much in other aspects. We'll just have to see what happens come next season.

[CaniacPanther]

CaniacPanther I like the lines you set up, I would like to end up seeing those as the lines next year :) . I'd like to see Boulerice on that 4th line with more ice time though for the most part.

Thanks! As for Boulerice...I'm not sure. He's a good fighter and can infuse our team with some energy, but I haven't seen him produce too much in other aspects. We'll just have to see what happens come next season.

[tommy]

my choices are:

line 1: Vrbata - Oneill - Francis
line 2: Bayda - Brindy - Cole
line 3: Hlavac - Vasicek - DeFauw/Heerema?
line 4: Adams - Adams - Daniels/others

defense:
Hill/Hedican
Malec/St. Jaques
Wallin/Ward

[tommy]

my choices are:

line 1: Vrbata - Oneill - Francis
line 2: Bayda - Brindy - Cole
line 3: Hlavac - Vasicek - DeFauw/Heerema?
line 4: Adams - Adams - Daniels/others

defense:
Hill/Hedican
Malec/St. Jaques
Wallin/Ward

[tommy]

my choices are:

line 1: Vrbata - Oneill - Francis
line 2: Bayda - Brindy - Cole
line 3: Hlavac - Vasicek - DeFauw/Heerema?
line 4: Adams - Adams - Daniels/others

defense:
Hill/Hedican
Malec/St. Jaques
Wallin/Ward