Rejoint: nov. 2016
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Trotz's biggest issue (and this goes back to his Washington days) was playing young kids. It is clear Bellows offers more than Dal Colle and should immediately replace him. Trotz would definitely not play 3 (lineup includes Koivula also) rookies so Wahlstrom stays in AHL for now.
Trotz recognized last game that Leo cannot play center, he should go back to a scratch.
Martin no longer offers a physical factor beyond some hits, Johnston should play over him. Against the bruins the isles were physically dominated with no push back, Johnston is needed in the lineup.
Moving forward
Lee-Barzal-Eberle
Beau- Nelson- Brassard (would love Wahlstrom over Brassard)
Bellows- Pageau- Bailey
Johnston-Koivula-Clutterbuck
Next year:
Bellows-Barzal-Eberle (Bellows forechecks hard and is the shot Barzal needs on his line)
Lee-Nelson-Bailey (Veteran line that plays well together)
Beau-Pageau-Wahlstrom (Beau and Pageau plays fast and hard, they could show Wahlstrom how to play)
Johnston/ Koivula- Czizkas-Clutterbuck (Physical, strong defensively and fast)
Extras: Leo/ Ladd
Gone: Dal Colle, Martin, Kuhnacal,