While I'd still love to see Highmore in the lineup, this is pretty good, gives them a real shot. Highmore can be inserted if Sikura is in over his head

Agreed, this is optimal to me. Best players in the line up. Nylander and Dach both look like they have taken steps, EDM D core may have their hands full.

I think so. Their D is okay, but far from amazing. Going to be a shooting match on both ends, but if Crawford is up to the task, I think we have a real shot

Though Seabrook was playing? Does he not make the cut over Koekkoek?

Seabrook announced he will attempt to return the following season. He's not comfortable testing out his body just yet and who could blame him with three surgeries.

De Haan being back is a nice boost. That's a luxury they didn't have for most of the season. If Sikura found his game, the hawks are a much scarier team, as that's three complete scoring lines. Another luxury the hawks haven't had in years.

Someone tell the hawks the #1 or #9 pick is at stake and to not be heroes. I hate to see them lose but would love one more top 10 pick then bust thing open next year.

Players and coaches don't give 2 ****s about the draft, they will always play to win the cup

I realize that...

Smith is on LITR...not a big deal but thought I'd mention that.

I like these lines a lot more then JC playing Cat - Toews - Saad in the scrimmages. You could tell that line was out of sync. Kubalik - Toews - Saad was our best forward line this season so why deviate from it? I think Cat and Sikura have good chemistry and Dach has taken a step for sure...wow the kid has speed! Nylander and Kane look good together....Strome is hot or cold as always with him.

Why would they be changing their lines now? Especially going through the whole camp with the same lines.

I like these lines, real solid. Sikura is better than highmore.

I'd like the Cat switched with Kubalik, though

Kubalik has been scoring more than DeBrincat this season, got to give the minutes to the producers come playoff time. I like that third line because if you look at EDM's bottom 6, it looks like this third line can really be a problem for EDM to handle. Especially when they're up against the bottom pairing of Russell and Jones.

Must've missed that news, I've had a busy few weeks at work.

I think three scoring lines is perfect. There's no easy way to defend this team. On one line you have really good 200 foot forwards in Toews and Saad mixed with an elite shot in Kubalik. On line 2 you have the best American born player in Patrick Kane who makes everyone play better. On line three you have a former 40 goal scorer and a really good up and coming rookie, you're just hoping for Sikura to keep his momentum, or else he may be replaced with Caggiula.