My Projected Opener Lines and Units

This may be the best lineup to start with.
However, I could see Jenner moving over to center in place of Domi, since he has not played very much in camp, and his surgically repaired shoulder may not be ready to take a ton of faceoffs.
Sillinger as 2C puts him with 2 fairly defensive-minded wingers in Nyquist and Bjorkstrand.
I also think that Texier, Jenner, Domi line can do some damage and be effective with some secondary scoring.
The key will be the 3rd and 4th lines. They need to really contribute at even strength, and the Jackets need that 5v5 secondary scoring to take pressure off the top 2 lines, and roll all 4 lines evenly.
That is when they are at their best.

I completely agree with you on Jenner and Domi. They will probably roll with Jenner at center to start the year but I really hope that they don't give up on domi at center. The upside is much higher in my opinion.

Sillinger in the top 6 already? Is he ready for that?

He has been centering top 2 lines in the preseason and he is protected on that line between 2 very solid defensively forwards. It is where most expect him to play.

He has been centering top 2 lines in the preseason and he is protected on that line between 2 very solid defensively forwards. It is where most expect him to play.