Lines Please

Mangiapane is absolutely not being taken off that Backlund line

88-11-20 by a bunch of metrics are the best line in hockey, Mangiapane had a horrid start to the season but us putting up point per game numbers in January so far, it would be wrong to take what is working really well and change it up. Some nights that's the only line that's working, I don't know if they have had a bad game since they've been reunited.

Why would Calgary move on from Dube?? The simplest switch here, and I think it should have happened last night when Lucic was sitting for a fighting major, is to try both Duehr and Pelletier on that second line with Huberdeau and Kadri. Lucic, Lewis, Ruzicka and Duehr can rotate and compete for playing time.

I agree Lucic doesn’t belong on the 2nd Line, but if anything, the Kadri line should be demoted to the 3rd line, not the Top Line. The Mang-Backs-Coleman line should be promoted to the 2nd line

I was hoping for an Offensive Break Out Season and More Points from Dube this season, but that said he came to camp in the best shape, is the hardest working flame this season and he’s on a value contract. He’s extremely Hot right now with 3 Goals and an Assist in his last 5 Games, so he stays where he is and both Lindholm & Toffoli are producing, so they deserve the minutes and to remain as our Top Line

I’d like to see Pelletier-Kadri-Huberdeau and then have Lucic & Ruzicka compete for 4LW with Lewis at Centre and Duehr at 4RW

Not sure what the situation with Tanev is but I like Zadorov-Weegar paired together much much better. Weegar played way better last night once he moved to the right side, alternatively he should be demoted to the 3rd pairing

Yes, ride Vladar as our go to Goalie since he’s Hot and we’re winning with him

We already saw alot of Mang on Kadri's wing, it wasn't great, maybe it'd be better with Huby. I wouldn't mind if he got a look next to Lindholm but Dube hasn't given a reason to be moved.

If Mangiapane can only be successful next to Backlund I've got no problem with him being trade bait. Let Dube or Pelletier take that spot at a fraction of the cost.

I think Mang would be successful with any of these lines combos:

Mang-Backs-Coleman
Mang-Kadri-Coleman
Mang-Lindy-Dube
Mang-Backs-Dube
Mang-Dube-Ruzicka/Duehr
Pelletier-Dube-Mang

And yeah, Mang-Lindy-Toffoli might work too