Well written
where does Eakins fit this year with Seguin, Peverly, Horcoff? Will Horcoff be a 5.5M 4C?
- TheNugeIsHuge
I think Eakins needs to further develop his offensive instincts before he can be considered a candidate for 2C so I think he will start the year as 3C.
Here is my 2 cents worth for line combinations to start the year.
Benn/Seguin/Peverly - Peverly can provide an experienced 2 way presence as Seguin and Benn adjust to new positions and develop offensive chemistry. I think that both players will have big years playing at their natural positions again. Also Peverly can still take a lot of face-offs so this line should start with the puck a lot.
Whitney/Horcoff/Chiasson - I think Horcoff can provide a steady 2 way presence allowing Whitney to be the amazing wizard and Chiasson is good at driving the net.
Cole/Eakins/Nichuskin - I believe the Stars will limit Nichuskin and keep him away from other teams top defenseman until he adapts to North American hockey. This line has speed to burn and will play a very direct to the net game. Eventually I believe Benn/Seguin/Nichuskin is going to be the top line for a long time.
Roussel/Fiddler/Garbutt - A really pesky line with speed, the ability to score a few goals, win face-offs and throw in a fight occasionally.