Sorry friend -- not a big fan of these line combos. I don't really see a reason to break up Skinner - Thompson - Tuch, I don't think Tage is good enough to carry the line by himself. I also think your third line is going to get hemmed in the defensive zone. Two rookies and an inconsistent second year player. I also think if you want Mittelstadt to develop into something you have to give him stronger linemates and not put him on a checking line. D pairings look good though.

Thompson has had success with asplund and Olofsson as linemates. I like cozens having those wingers too. I'm fine with the bottom 6.

Maybe we will see more balanced offensive lanes from Granato, with players like Tuch, Asplund, Okposo and Girgensons playing different lanes and helping the younger players in defense. Moreover, we already saw it last season from Granato.