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What I would like to see in playoffs

Created by: Florida_Man_Maroon
Team: 2020-21 Tampa Bay Lightning
Initial Creation Date: Feb. 15, 2021
Published: Feb. 15, 2021
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Assuming Kuch is eligible to return, these are the lines I would like to see. I say we stand still at the deadline due to lack of cap space and moveable assets.
-Insert Kuch onto the top line with his good friends, Point and Palat. They were unreal in the playoffs last year so why not keep them together.
-The second line has great two way ability, as I expect a lot of scoring and good defensive play from that line.
-The third line shall remain the same as they are a true playoff line. They are difficult to play against and led by Yanni Gourde, they make up one of the grittiest lines in hockey.
-This is an interesting 4th line, but I believe it will work. Johnson has clearly shown that he is a natural center and giving him two hard working wingers could give him an offensive boost.
-Defensively I wouldn’t be opposed to adding a RHD at the deadline, but I believe that by the time playoffs come, Foote will have solidified his role over Schenn.
-Overall, this lineup seems to provide a great balance of offensive star power and grit. Assuming we remain healthy, these are the lines I would like to see.
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2021
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2022
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2023
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23$81,500,000$91,466,666$0$500,000-$9,966,666
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C, LW
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Feb. 15, 2021 at 2:43 p.m.
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Would switch Sergachev and McDonagh
Feb. 15, 2021 at 2:44 p.m.
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Quoting: EsoYeezus69
Would switch Sergachev and McDonagh


Potentially l, but McD and Cernak have played well together and they’ve been partners for awhile. They provide a good shutdown D pair that proved essential last year in the playoffs. I also like putting Sergachev and Foote together, I think they are both good two way players.
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Feb. 15, 2021 at 3:37 p.m.
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Speaking of 2-way ability on the second line, I was surprised to see Stamkos getting multiple shifts on the PK. Not the role I would normally associate with him.
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Feb. 15, 2021 at 3:59 p.m.
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Free Mitchell Stephens
Feb. 15, 2021 at 3:59 p.m.
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Quoting: CoopsTroops
Speaking of 2-way ability on the second line, I was surprised to see Stamkos getting multiple shifts on the PK. Not the role I would normally associate with him.


Hes done it for years
Feb. 15, 2021 at 4:05 p.m.
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Quoting: Ragsandbluesfan
Hes done it for years


I guess I get too caught up in the left circle
Feb. 15, 2021 at 4:42 p.m.
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Quoting: CoopsTroops
Speaking of 2-way ability on the second line, I was surprised to see Stamkos getting multiple shifts on the PK. Not the role I would normally associate with him.


He normally will take the faceoff then go to the bench. He has become their best faceoff men.
Feb. 15, 2021 at 4:45 p.m.
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The forward group is very solid. Right side D makes me nervous however with no cap space and the price of getting a legit top 4 RHD I think this is it.
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Feb. 15, 2021 at 4:54 p.m.
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I want Gourde back
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These are the exact lines I would do. Good job. We can definitely take an injury to the forward core (as we've shown twice recently) but one to a defender could end up being pretty bad
Feb. 15, 2021 at 5:20 p.m.
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Quoting: imawesome
These are the exact lines I would do. Good job. We can definitely take an injury to the forward core (as we've shown twice recently) but one to a defender could end up being pretty bad


I especially worry about Cernak. He's the only one I trust on the right side to take the hard minutes. If there's one place we could use an upgrade, it's on the right side of the defense.
Feb. 15, 2021 at 5:25 p.m.
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what are you gonna do about that cap space...?
Feb. 15, 2021 at 5:38 p.m.
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Quoting: VijayPatel11
what are you gonna do about that cap space...?


Salary cap doesn’t count for playoffs
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