people overreacting on the defense it is imo equal to what the stars had for majority of the year last year. not an elite group but its still fine and come tdl itll be improved again
There is no doubt that Duchene and Seguin had good chemistry last season. I like your line setup But, what do you think of about trying to reignite the Benn - Seguin Magic Duo that was at one time the best in the NHL? I think with Wyatt in the middle that can be possible. And then move Maverick down to the third line to give some two-way defensive help. Because I was one of the issues with that line. They didn't have a two-way forward.
Honestly i don't trust Benn to play hard enough to regain the magic with Seguin. With (Wyatt) Earp, Jamie doesn't have to do too much, whereas with Seggy neither one of them has the speed to do what they used to do together. Surely they'll play together at some point, and that's always fun to try. But it can't be a serious thing unless everyone gets hurt.
Some of yall liked my comment prior episode on ideal line combos. Stank being on top line with everything else shifting around it for optimal gains might be this: (haven’t watched the vid yet) Robertson Hintz Stankhoven Benn Johnston Duchene Marchment Bourque Seguin Dadonov Blackwell Steel Miro Llubushkin Harley Dumba Lindell Lundquist Again this is the tinkering conversation that’s significant enough but not so consequential to have when one of The kiddos goes to the stop line. For all our money it be hard to argue against proof and belief exists enough for either stank or Johnston deserving of the top line. Frankly, I’d rather see Hintz at 2C and this : Robertson Johnston Stankhoven Duchene Seguin Hintz Benn Bourque Marchment Dadonov Blackwell Steel Now they won’t do that of course. But if Robertson and Hintz remain the current versions of themselves which is a slight drop in offense production and a pick up in elite defensive acumen then should 1 carry that to the second line be better served for the team come playoff time?
I disagree with your take on contender status. They are that but yes a piece away from probably a top 3 favourite. I’d like to believe they’re jockeying for a top spot in the division come deadline and they make a play to get Adam Larsson or Rasmus Anderson here
After knowing Lyubushkin’s stats with Reilly in Toronto, Im really excited to see if thats the plan and the way for Miro and this backend.
Joey, what are your thoughts on doing a mock trade video for Nick Robertson and giving the leafs 2 2025 picks along with Kyrou or bertucci?
I love that 4th line. It actually seems like that trio could do some serious damage.
I’m thinking of getting a stankoven jersey, should I ? How long do yall think he will be with the stars? This will be my first stars jersey.
Your lineup is how I had mine too. Good call.
I would also argue that Bichel takes over sometime this season. Maybe not right out of training camp but within the first 3 months. Calling it here.
The top line needs a player who can take the space in front of the goalie, just like Joe before the last season.
people overreacting on the defense it is imo equal to what the stars had for majority of the year last year. not an elite group but its still fine and come tdl itll be improved again
There is no doubt that Duchene and Seguin had good chemistry last season. I like your line setup But, what do you think of about trying to reignite the Benn - Seguin Magic Duo that was at one time the best in the NHL? I think with Wyatt in the middle that can be possible. And then move Maverick down to the third line to give some two-way defensive help. Because I was one of the issues with that line. They didn't have a two-way forward.
Honestly i don't trust Benn to play hard enough to regain the magic with Seguin. With (Wyatt) Earp, Jamie doesn't have to do too much, whereas with Seggy neither one of them has the speed to do what they used to do together. Surely they'll play together at some point, and that's always fun to try. But it can't be a serious thing unless everyone gets hurt.
Ben can be that person. He is strong and not afraid of battling physically.
Some of yall liked my comment prior episode on ideal line combos. Stank being on top line with everything else shifting around it for optimal gains might be this: (haven’t watched the vid yet)
Robertson Hintz Stankhoven
Benn Johnston Duchene
Marchment Bourque Seguin
Dadonov Blackwell Steel
Miro Llubushkin
Harley Dumba
Lindell Lundquist
Again this is the tinkering conversation that’s significant enough but not so consequential to have when one of
The kiddos goes to the stop line. For all our money it be hard to argue against proof and belief exists enough for either stank or Johnston deserving of the top line. Frankly, I’d rather see Hintz at 2C and this :
Robertson Johnston Stankhoven
Duchene Seguin Hintz
Benn Bourque Marchment
Dadonov Blackwell Steel
Now they won’t do that of course. But if Robertson and Hintz remain the current versions of themselves which is a slight drop in offense production and a pick up in elite defensive acumen then should 1 carry that to the second line be better served for the team come playoff time?
I disagree with your take on contender status. They are that but yes a piece away from probably a top 3 favourite. I’d like to believe they’re jockeying for a top spot in the division come deadline and they make a play to get Adam Larsson or Rasmus Anderson here