20-21 feeling optimistic

Team: 2020-21 Detroit Red Wings

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 4, 2019

Published: Jun. 4, 2019

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

First line - we’ve already seen the chemistry they have together. Proving they are a more than capable first line

2nd line- speed meets speed w/ scoring meets speed w/ power. And entertaining young and incredibly fast scoring line, obviously dependent on the draft (I really like cozens if Byram is off the board)

3rd line- 2-way power and playmaking, like much of the roster is still quite young but seems to me to be a very competitive and complete 3rd line

4th line- is a nice two way line. Could see svechnikov slide up to the third if hirose or rassy aren’t performing as well. A nice mismatch line

1st pairing- Trouba finally comes home as a ufa. Paired with cholo, I like Trouba with a free skating defenseman as opposed to DK even though I think DK is a better LHD.....for now

2nd pairing - a nice place for Hronek to thrive offensively. With dK covering his back he should have free range to join the rush and contribute offensively

3rd pairing- I’m a little torn. I have Bowey here for his defensive game but this one is completely dependent on how everyone develops. Perhaps Kaski comes in and proves to be an outstanding offensive defenseman. Perhaps Lindstrom proves to be a better option after developing in the A in 19-20. Mcisaac looks like a really good two way d in my eyes so I would like him on the roster as soon as possible

The question mark is obviously goaltending. I believe Bernie can be an outstanding stop gap and mentor but obviously a lot depends on the development of Larsson. Perhaps needs a little bit more time in the ahl of which Detroit could sign a veteran backup on a short term deal to push Bernie. Perhaps bring back Howard for another year if need be.