Actually Giroux is the leading scorer in the NHL over the past 4 seasons. I think Giroux would have a hard time producing 5 on 5 without a winger like Voracek. There is'nt any other options outside of Simmonds to play on that line and expect much out of.
- GOA88

That makes me sad. You're saying we have three reliable scoring forwards on the roster and I believe it's true.

Can either of them do it with out a competent center or wing respectively?
- mayorofangrytown

IMO, the way Jake is playing currently, yes he could; however, I don't know if he'll be able to keep his current level of play up. Jake is a boarderline elite level talent in the NHL when he puts everything together, as illustrated by the start of the early season.

I think it's a no brainer with G.

That makes me sad. You're saying we have three reliable scoring forwards on the roster and I believe it's true.
- mayorofangrytown

IMO, the way Jake is playing currently, yes he could; however, I don't know if he'll be able to keep his current level of play up. Jake is a boarderline elite level talent in the NHL when he puts everything together, as illustrated by the start of the early season.

I think it's a no brainer with G.
- VladDrag

I actually think Voracek would help Couts or Vinny and that would be a productive line. Giroux needs players to set up. While Voracek just carries the play all by himself. Giroux absolutely needs more support.

Obsession
- PhillySportsGuy

Fetish

IMO, the way Jake is playing currently, yes he could; however, I don't know if he'll be able to keep his current level of play up. Jake is a boarderline elite level talent in the NHL when he puts everything together, as illustrated by the start of the early season.

I think it's a no brainer with G.
- VladDrag

I think he's been elite for the past 1.5 - 2 seasons and he's just now starting to get recognized because his traditional stats are showing it.

He has hit another gear this year as he has taken over games at times. Its something special to watch.

I actually think Voracek would help Couts or Vinny and that would be a productive line. Giroux needs players to set up. While Voracek just carries the play all by himself. Giroux absolutely needs more support.
- GOA88

Read - Giroux - Simmonds
Schenn - Cooter - Voracek

It's a minor miracle that MDZ has pulled back to 50%... after all that poop luck he had early on, and playing w/ Luke and all.
- Tomahawk

Del Zotto's subpar play in early games also contributed to that.

Actually Giroux is the leading scorer in the NHL over the past 4 seasons. I think Giroux would have a hard time producing 5 on 5 without a winger like Voracek. There is'nt any other options outside of Simmonds to play on that line and expect much out of.
- GOA88

What you and I both said are true; I just used a shorter time period.

Read - Giroux - Simmonds
Schenn - Cooter - Voracek
- JFlyers00

Schenn-Vinny-Voracek
Umberger-Couts-Read

Fetish
- Streit2ThePoint

fetishov is a highly touted prospect

Del Zotto's subpar play in early games also contributed to that.
- MJL

But... But.. Its a team game. What about the other 5 players on the ice?

Read - Giroux - Simmonds
Schenn - Cooter - Voracek
- JFlyers00

VandeVelde - Bellmare - Rinaldo
Read - Couturier - Simmonds
Umberger - Lecavalier - Akeson
Schenn - Giroux - Voracek

fetishov is a highly touted prospect
- wilsonecho91

I bet he has nice feet

Who's ready to give up on Umberger?? Has he lost it or what?!!

Schenn-Vinny-Voracek
Umberger-Couts-Read
- GOA88

If it were me, Vinny would be on the 4th line. If he's as good as everyone says he is, he should feist on other team's 4th lines....

I want Couts to see more offensive responsibilities. I think there's a lot of untapped potential there especially with his size. Him and Voracek on a line together may be a lot to handle for opposing teams.

Taylor
- Streit2ThePoint

Bet Eklund shot her down as well.

I actually think Voracek would help Couts or Vinny and that would be a productive line. Giroux needs players to set up. While Voracek just carries the play all by himself. Giroux absolutely needs more support.
- GOA88

I don't agree with that. Both players make other players around them better.

Also, and I think it's been stated, Read would be a good option to play with G. In a primarly defensive role, he scored 22 goals last year with Couts as his center. W

If it were me, Vinny would be on the 4th line. If he's as good as everyone says he is, he should feist on other team's 4th lines....

I want Couts to see more offensive responsibilities. I think there's a lot of untapped potential there especially with his size. Him and Voracek on a line together may be a lot to handle for opposing teams.
- JFlyers00

Vinny has to be the 2C. He is the 2nd best offensive center we have and the only one that will produce. Couts just isnt getting it done

I don't agree with that. Both players make other players around them better.

Also, and I think it's been stated, Read would be a good option to play with G. In a primarly defensive role, he scored 22 goals last year with Couts as his center. W
- VladDrag

How has Read been this season? A Ghost

Vinny has to be the 2C. He is the 2nd best offensive center we have and the only one that will produce. Couts just isnt getting it done
- GOA88

i am in favor of anything that gets vinny more ice time.

That's crazy talk. I wouldn't trade him for third. He represents flexibility in the line up which IMHO is worth way more then a third. You seriously think a team having problems scoring goals wouldn't trade a third for him?
- coffee junkie

Carzy talk is that you wouldn't. What flexibily does he proide. He is a 13th -14th forward. We could fill his roll. I think anyone would take a 3rd rounder for him

fetishov is a highly touted prospect
- wilsonecho91

But unproven.

i am in favor of anything that gets vinny more ice time.
- stayinthefnnet

He has 4 pts in 5 games and he looks much better than last season.

But unproven.
- tangent_man

i would see how well he handles the NHL pressbox. a true test