Joined: Jan. 2019
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I think most Rangers fans will agree on the personnel on the roster. With that said, try to find any two who agrees on lines is a different story.
Obviously we all agree on the 1st line..
Panarin, = Zibanejad = Buchnevich
Now the fun begins
Your 2nd line wingers are a lock, but Howden is NO 2nd line Center. He's lucky he's lucky not in Hartford. Last year he had a great start and because of it people turned a blind eye to how bad he was in the 2nd half. Do you really think the Rangers signed Heley today for just another body? No the reason is so when/if Howden struggles they have someone to play the 4th line Center and the'll send him down to develop like they are now doing with Chytil. Don;t get me wrong I like him as a player and i do believe he'll have success at the NHL level. I just feel they rushed him last year and he needs more then 9 minutes a game.
My #2 Line
Kreider = Strome = Kaapo - Strome is more experienced and has played #2 and knows whats expected of him.
I have no problem with your 3rd Line. But I would swap Andersson to Center and Namestnikov to RW and since I already Strome on the 2nd line i'd put Lemieux, on LW
I think this line will drive other teams nuts.
3rd Line
Lemieux = Andersson = Namestnikov
Assuming Howden stays I would put him at 4th Center. I would Dress Fast at RW (He's to talented and versatile to not have in the lineup.) Now I know i'm in the minority but I like Brandon Smiths versatility. But now that they have McKegg's toughness in the lineup, I'll concede the point and keep Smith on the sidelines.
4th Line
McKegg = Howden = Fast
I totally agree with your Defensive pairings.
Scratches: Smith & Heley
*Do not be surprised if Howden gets sent down when they recall Kravtov
I hope you found no offense in my observations. I did enjoy yours.