if only Robertson was healthy, the 3rd, 4th or maybe even the 2nd lines would be a little better

oh if robertson played a full season, hes only that second line with jt for sure

I have Lafferty in for ZAR. As much as I like ZAR, Lafferty has really quick hands and has speeeeeed

could be situational tbh, if we need to slow tampa down and play a gritty game, ZAR is good
if we wanna go full out speed on tampa, lafferty is in

I'm actually really excited to watch the team next year. Knies already looking like a very solid NHL hockey player, and I still have hope that with given a longer and better look in the lineup, Robertson can be a lethal goal scorer. Say what you want about Dubas, but you can't deny that he has consistently put the team in the best position to succeed now, and for the future.

Knies will not be on the playoff roster

I get the excitement but playoff hockey is a different ball game and when they were together

ZAR-Kampf-Lafferty was arguably the best 4th line we put out there and they play that playoff style of hockey we need against a team like Tampa

Robertson wouldn't make this lineup. He doesn't offer enough off the puck and is only effective in the top 6 where he isn't the focal point.

I get that sentiment but he definitely looks good, really good. Powering past NHL defenceman, winning board battles. He would undoubtedly make some plays out there. But if course make some mistakes as well.

I am fine with either outcome but I think Tampa is vulnerable this year. Get going early and then pedal to the metal. Play to win instead of playing to not lose. Both have wisdom and may indeed be a situational thing. Home games gives you options right? Knies is going to get some games in I am sure. His ceiling is way too high not to.