Would be fun to see a crash line...

JVR-Lindblom-Simmonds

Lindblom has a lot of playmaking ability and his confidence is building. He has more defensive awareness also.
- NC Flyers Fan

Did Lindblom play any center in the SHL? I want to say maybe, but I just remember watching him on the wing.

Ranks right up there with playing Gostisbehere at LW.
- MJL

Yep

Weal getting 12:29 per game at ES, and Lehtera getting 8:09, and yet more of the projected/desired lineups on here have Lehtera in them than Weal. Is that because Lehtera's presence on the PK is crucial to its ongoing success?

Usually when players come back from injury in the NHL it's the healthy guys who are playing the least who make way.
- Feanor

My line up was in response to a question about moving Giroux back to C. In that scenario I would expect and agree that Hakstol used Lehtera as 4th line C. Cant ignore that Weal gets pushed around by bigger players and he doesnt have the speed to make up for it.

Did Lindblom play any center in the SHL? I want to say maybe, but I just remember watching him on the wing.
- Glak18

No, he has never on record played center. I just see things in his game that look like a center and can’t seem to ignore them.

I think he meant last
- ajw12

I guess that would make more sense, but not completely.

"Lindblom's play style closer resembles Simmonds than JvR."

I didn't say Linblom is Simmonds or exactly like Simmonds, I said Lindblom plays MORE like Simmonds than JvR. Pretty self explanatory there.

No, he has never on record played center. I just see things in his game that look like a center and can’t seem to ignore them.
- NC Flyers Fan

I find that Lindblom tends to have a pretty good board game, you take away from that a bit playing center. Defensively he might be able to transition there, but the Flyers have enough choices for center in their system that I don't see them moving a wing there.

I find that Lindblom tends to have a pretty good board game, you take away from that a bit playing center. Defensively he might be able to transition there, but the Flyers have enough choices for center in their system that I don't see them moving a wing there.
- Glak18

What was the reason G was originally moved from wing to center early in his career? Anybody remember?

I find that Lindblom tends to have a pretty good board game, you take away from that a bit playing center. Defensively he might be able to transition there, but the Flyers have enough choices for center in their system that I don't see them moving a wing there.
- Glak18

The worst thing you can do to a young play who is developing nicely and finding success is to start moving him around and changing his position. Lindblom is playing solid hockey. Set him and forget him.

What were the causes of his sub par play?
- MJL

Does it matter?

What was the reason G was originally moved from wing to center early in his career? Anybody remember?
- NC Flyers Fan

I’m guessing his playmaking and vision were better suited at center than wing. Plus he’s damn good at faceoffs

I guess that would make more sense, but not completely.

"Lindblom's play style closer resembles Simmonds than JvR."

I didn't say Linblom is Simmonds or exactly like Simmonds, I said Lindblom plays MORE like Simmonds than JvR. Pretty self explanatory there.
- Glak18

yeaa I 100% agree with ya there

I like the idea. First round picks in their last year of Junior eligibility would be able to play in the AHL.

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/vi...development-model~1538490

I’m guessing his playmaking and vision were better suited at center than wing. Plus he’s damn good at faceoffs
- arichardson22

Yes, I think it is interesting that G was almost exclusively a winger before the NHL. He was just okay at faceoffs originally, then has gotten better and better at them.
The move to center didn’t seem to stunt his growth.

The worst thing you can do to a young play who is developing nicely and finding success is to start moving him around and changing his position. Lindblom is playing solid hockey. Set him and forget him.
- MJL

We saw how well that approach worked for Gabe Kapler.

I like the idea. First round picks in their last year of Junior eligibility would be able to play in the AHL.

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/vi...development-model~1538490
- ggunky

Translation please. Anyone.
- Glak18

Yes. Please translate to me how you believe in your mind that Lindblom plays like Simmonds.

What was the reason G was originally moved from wing to center early in his career? Anybody remember?
- NC Flyers Fan

His hockey sense, skating and ability to create in open ice.

Yes. Please translate to me how you believe in your mind that Lindblom plays like Simmonds.
- SuperSchennBros

See told ya. Predictable to a tee.

Raise ya hands to the roof, called it again! Comprehension lacks in you.

They are both strong on the boards, can pick up dirty goals in front, both have average at best skating abilities.

We saw how well that approach worked for Gabe Kapler.
- Sinisalo4vr

- Scoob

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Never understood why JvR and Simmonds are thought to be the same player. They both have net presence, but that is basically where the comparison ends. Even how they score in close is different, Simmonds is more smash where JvR has better hands and uses finesse. JvR is a better skater and doesn't really play as physical.

Lindblom's play style closer resembles Simmonds than JvR.
- Glak18

They are similar in that they don't generally create offense on their own (Giroux) and aren't known for being assist machines (Voracek). Also, they are typically not thought of as speedsters (Konecny) and are both questionable defensively.

IMO those are solid reasons why I wouldn't have them on the same line.

Fully healthy, I wouldn't be opposed to moving G to center and having that three headed monster down the middle but with the 2nd best LW on the team still out I'm not going there.
- ajw12

JVR-Giroux-(Weal/Raffl)
Konecny-Couturier-Voracek
Lindblom-Patrick-Simmonds
Laughton-Lehtera-Weise

It's funny how things work. A while back many were questioning Laughton and his future as an NHL player. Now understandably, many are liking him as a player. Patience. All subject to change of course during the season.
- MJL

Always liked Scotty. Still think he deserves to be on the third line and not on the 4th but it is what it is.
Many people here also thought Coots was a bust...

Carter 5.3 cap hit through 2022, LA falling like a roch...

would ya trade for Carter?
- wcorvette

depends on the asking price, but yes. Carter produces, can play center or wing, and his contract is a good deal. plus its an under 35 deal so if injuries force retirement.....

IMO Carter's 5.2 mil will out produce JVR's 7 mil and will out produce whatever Simmonds will get.

They are similar in that they don't generally create offense on their own (Giroux) and aren't known for being assist machines (Voracek). Also, they are typically not thought of as speedsters (Konecny) and are both questionable defensively.

IMO those are solid reasons why I wouldn't have them on the same line.
- youarewrong

Creating offense on their own and being an "assist machine", please explain the difference.

As for being speedsters and their defensive abilities, I agree 100%, but you do realize the current line has been Weise-Weal-Simmonds? Also playing well recently, which neither Weise or Weal would be the opposite of JvR.

I know what you are saying, but on the other hand this isn't an NHL video game where you have a mix of types and get a chemistry boost. Suggesting Lindblom should be replaced by JvR is like putting Giroux back at center, it's changing just for the sake of changing...that's it.