L1 - Catch them if you can. Almost wish it were an international ice surface...
L2 - Proven chemistry. Last run for gold for all three.
L3 - The Selke line. If they can't shut an opposing line down, not sure who could.
L4 - Fast and Skilled - Should be able to feast on opposing fourth lines.
13th Men - Horvat, Scheifele and Point can each jump in to any of these lines without a major loss to firepower.
D Pairings - Went for knowledge of each other over raw talent. First and third pairings come as teammates and second pairs rivals. Again, Chabot, Hamilton, Morrissey and Parayko are more than capable additions.
Goalies - I can't envision Price's game declining to a point where he is the proven veteran in net. Hart and Blackwood are growing their game each season and should have proven enough to get a nod. Binnington waits in the wings if either falters.
Couturier's line takes defensive zone face-offs against opposing top lines. Tavares Line overwhelms opposing fourth lines. Top 6 take care of the rest.
I may be showing bias here, but Point is better than at least Barzal and Horvat over Stamkos? Really? Stamkos is better than players in the lineup as well
I may be showing bias here, but Point is better than at least Barzal and Horvat over Stamkos? Really? Stamkos is better than players in the lineup as well
There's a lot of tough decisions to be made here. They could easily ice a team of under 26's and it would be lights out. I agree Point should be in ahead of Barzal. Stammer might be a wildcard due to injury is all.