So the Florida Panthers are in town for game #2. This should be an interesting game to watch. Both Hall and MPS had a hard time making things happen the other night against the Flames and I am thinking that they are going to try for some fireworks tonight. My predictions tonight are that Hall gets one goal and two assists while MPS looks dangerous all night.
I am still hoping they jigg up the lines and change a few things. I wrote a while back what I thought the prefered line structures should be. To elaborate, I would prefer to see a playmaker, shooter, and a power forward type on every line. Yes even the shutdown/energy lines should be built this way. It helps with development and allows for the turnover model. In any case, what I would like to see for the top three lines are as follows.
Eberle - Gagner - Penner
Hall - Brule - Hemsky
MPS - Horcoff - Cogliano
This allows for the playmaker/shooter/power forward style. it also allows the two most defensive forwards they have to play together and HOPEFULLY bring Cogliano along so he can finally turn into the defensive forward that the Oilers need. If he doesnt "come along" like they would hope, it would be time to move him for a 3rd line specialist. Someone with speed and the ability to drive the net.
I like the combination of abilities, the speed that can be generated and if the third line was to embrace a defensive role, they can use their speed to capitalize on turnovers night after night. Hall will be paired with the best playmaker on this team which in my opinion will allow him much more opportunity to have success.
I will try to put up a post after the game, but I will be tweeting the highlights as the game goes.
until next time.
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