Simpleton
Joined: Jun. 2017
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The schedule is going to be very compressed, so I expect a lot of different lineups as the coaches try to protect the health of their players and adjust their roster to match up best against opponents.
I don't think it's unrealistic to anticipate J.P. might get some top 4 time, pushing Kassian down the lineup. It seems obvious to me that the 1 LW will also see a rotation in order to find the best combination with McDavid. If he's healthy I expect Nygard will play on a more consistent basis, so it is not likely Archibald moves to the left wing unless there are injuries and Benson is not available to fill in. Haas with Nygard and Archibald could offer a much speedier 4th line option when the circumstances require less grit and more go. I am really curious with respect to the defence, lots to consider when contemplating how the current group might be deployed.