Team: 2021-22 Custom Team

Initial Creation Date: Jan. 25, 2022

Published: Jan. 25, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

I realize line chemistry and all that but I want to make it more interesting which is why I switched them up. First off, the center depth of this team is not only insane but so amazing defensively. Bergeron, Matthews, and Suzuki are all in the Selke conversation this year, and anyone who's seen the Leafs play knows Kampf is a great shutdown center. Starting with the first line, the thought of Marchand having the option to pass to either Pastrnak or Matthews for a shot is scary considering they have proven to be 2 of the best goal scorers in this league. That second line would also be amazing, since Kerfoot has had an amazing season and developed chemistry with Nylander, and well, Bergeron is Bergeron. I feel as though that line would fit well, as Bergeron is similar to Tavares in the sense that he doesn't use his speed to be dangerous but his IQ and skill. The third line would be another line that would be fun to watch. Bunting is great at forechecking and retrieving puck, so with Suzuki and Toffoli already having shown their chemistry, this line could quite good defensively. This line would overall agitate opposition. Now to the defense. Rielly and McAvoy would instantly be one of the best pairings in the league, With Rielly's elite offensive abilities as well as McAvoy's dominant 2-way game, this pairing would be amazing both in their zone, transitioning, and offensively. From there on there are many different options. I went with Grzelcyk and Brodie because I feel they would be a great shutdown pairing that could also move the puck well. I don't know much about Grzelcyk but from what I've heard he's a very solid top 4 dman. Paired with Brodie, who is amazing in defending the rush, this pairing would be one you'd trust throughout every moment of the game. The last pairing I went with was Sandin and Carlo. Sandin is a very young man who shows glimpses of star power every game and paired with Carlo who isn't too old either, this could a really fun 3rd pairing to watch. The goalies were quite easy for me top pick. Campbell's had a Vezina caliber season and Rask, while he hasn't played much, has the vet experience needed for a playoff run. Overall this would be such a filthy team to watch.