Rules:
Lines can’t have 2 players from the same division
Pairings and Goalies can’t be from the same conference
3 ELC
Max of 2 players per team
My twist on the challenge:
Each position can only have one player from each division. For arguments sake, I have starting goalie at LD and the backup with RD. That way for each column you should use all 4 divisions.
Why Mangiapane over Gaudreau? Or Rakell over Guentzel? Or Svech/Aho/TT over Nino? Could make this team a lot better by making one of those changes.
Not choosing Guentzel was easy, and I know this is going to piss people off, but he is overrated. Mangiapane over Gaudreau, I feel like Johnny needs his line mates to really perform like he does this season, and they just feed off of each other. Mangiapane, I feel like this year, he doesn’t really need to feed off his teammates as much as Johnny, but he could produce like Johnny if he gets a bigger chance. Plus, it’s a personal preference of mine, I just really like Mangiapane more than Gaudreau. Not saying I don’t like Gaudreau, cause I love him, just not the same as Mangiapane. As for Nino over Svech/Aho/TT, Nino brings physicality like Svech, but also brings a solid defensive game like Aho/TT, so it’s just a perfect blend to be on the 3rd line. Plus, a line of Nino-Stephenson-Kyrou would be so good.