(frank) off with Vesey in the top 6. He's exactly where he belongs when they're healthy.

Chytil was Jekyll and Hyde tonight.
- JRR1285

Did he forget how bad Vesey was in the top 6 first time around? He's perfect on 3/4.
Chytil has progressed but man does he do some stupid poop sometimes.

Who comes out to give Othmann meaningful minutes?
- JRR1285

Honestly, I scratch Wheeler.

I just think my Kakko swap really makes that line better. Wheeler can hang on a top line, it’s worth a shot
- Slimtj100

I wouldn't mind the experiment if things stop working. It's going well right now. Leave the top 6 alone.

I actually think Trocheck is the weak part of the third line at times. He's been pretty uneven thus far. Not too keen on putting Kakko with him.

Honestly, I scratch Wheeler.
- aecliptic

He will ultimately be the odd man out at some point this season.

Honestly, I scratch Wheeler.
- aecliptic

Sure, but I don't see that move at this point. Would be interesting to see him in that spot though.

Cuylle, Trochek, Othmann you have 3 bulldogs flying down the ice

Sure, but I don't see that move at this point. Would be interesting to see him in that spot though.
- JRR1285

Not yet, a move like that would prob happen in Dec or Jan.

He will ultimately be the odd man out at some point this season.
- Fenrir

Let Trocheck watch from the press box and put Wheeler in the middle.

I'm so tired of the penalties.

Cuylle, Trochek, Othmann you have 3 bulldogs flying down the ice
- aecliptic

Until they go on the PK.

Let Trocheck watch from the press box and put Wheeler in the middle.

I'm so tired of the penalties.
- JRR1285

LAF has done pretty well at tbe dot, can try him.

I wouldn't mind the experiment if things stop working. It's going well right now. Leave the top 6 alone.

I actually think Trocheck is the weak part of the third line at times. He's been pretty uneven thus far. Not too keen on putting Kakko with him.
- JRR1285

Back to Trochek's brain farts. I do like him as the 3rd line checking center because tht's where his game belongs. Yeah, don't want Kakko on that line.

I've finally settled on my whipping boy for the season. It's Trocheck and nothing will change that.

LAF has done pretty well at tbe dot, can try him.
- aecliptic

I don't hate that either. I actually don't think it's insane to believe he may eventually move to the middle at some point in his career.

Sure, but I don't see that move at this point. Would be interesting to see him in that spot though.
- JRR1285

Wheeler is a play maker not a rough and tumble guy. He needs to set up Zib and Kreiders shot. I think he’s the guy to move up if they did shuffle them up. Kakko and Cuylle need to be linemates imo. Both are strong and bigger, and adept forecheckers. We’ll see what happens but I could see Lavy moving some guys around. The Chytil line should be kept the same tho, they’ve been by far their best line at even strength

Back to Trochek's brain farts. I do like him as the 3rd line checking center because tht's where his game belongs. Yeah, don't want Kakko on that line.
- Fenrir

I could deal with most of his lapses if he didn't kill momentum with the penalties.

I've finally settled on my whipping boy for the season. It's Trocheck and nothing will change that.
- JRR1285

Mines Kakko lol I wanna love him so bad and I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s traded to be honest

Let Trocheck watch from the press box and put Wheeler in the middle.

I'm so tired of the penalties.
- JRR1285

Chytil is better at the dot than Wheeler.

I've finally settled on my whipping boy for the season. It's Trocheck and nothing will change that.
- JRR1285

You don't say.

Chytil is better at the dot than Wheeler.
- Fenrir

Unfortunately not true. Wheeler is weak but Chytil is abysmal.

Mines Kakko lol I wanna love him so bad and I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s traded to be honest
- Slimtj100

I've been happy with Kakko. He usually makes a good play. Just a little unlucky.

The "Bettor half hour" is the worst thing on TV.

Wheeler is a play maker not a rough and tumble guy. He needs to set up Zib and Kreiders shot. I think he’s the guy to move up if they did shuffle them up. Kakko and Cuylle need to be linemates imo. Both are strong and bigger, and adept forecheckers. We’ll see what happens but I could see Lavy moving some guys around. The Chytil line should be kept the same tho, they’ve been by far their best line at even strength
- Slimtj100

I said it a couple days ago and got shot down immediately. That I felt Wheeler is a better line mate for those 2 for that reason. Were winning games and thats awesome but we need that top line to produce and Kakko may not be the best to be there. I said give it 5-7 games and if they dont start clicking a change should be made. Wasnt a popular opinion.

Unfortunately not true. Wheeler is weak but Chytil is abysmal.
- JRR1285

Wheeler is 100% this season.
My qualification for a center is the ability to win faceoffs. Crazy, I know. That's been my biggest gripe with Chytil, and he has improved. Part of the reason I like Trochek more on the 3rd line for those defensive zone draws. Still don't want Wheeler taking draws.

Unfortunately not true. Wheeler is weak but Chytil is abysmal.
- JRR1285

Chytil is at a career high 45% at the dot. Ill take it and hes been my whipping boy for years. If he can maintain a mid to high 40% FO% that would be amazing. Hes been good to start the year, I hope he remains consistent in all facets.

I said it a couple days ago and got shot down immediately. That I felt Wheeler is a better line mate for those 2 for that reason. Were winning games and thats awesome but we need that top line to produce and Kakko may not be the best to be there. I said give it 5-7 games and if they dont start clicking a change should be made. Wasnt a popular opinion.
- aecliptic

I get that. Kakko might not end up being the top line scorer we hoped for. He is improving, but not enough yet.