We iced a Bylsma-era bottom six last night. For the regular season we'll be adding guys like Rust and Wilson to those units which should lead to an uptick, but until we get centers we're gonna be bad and lean heavily on the top 6 for scoring. I'm not even comfortable with Rowney as full time 4C, especially when one of his line mates will be Reaves. That line is going to be really, really bad. Like Pyatt-Vitale-Glass level bad.
- Victoro311
I'm encouraged by how alot the centers have played. At least it looks like we have some depth there, and hopefully someone pushes Rowney out because I agree, he's probably best as a 13th forward.
There still isn't a 3rd line center though. Maybe they catch lightning with some chemistry like Sheary-Johnson-Rust have shown signs of, but we need an upgrade as I'd rather that be the injury fallback plan.
Agree on 4th line. We got spoiled with Cullen. One of these guys may end up a fine 4th center, but not at his level. Reaves-Rowney-? isn't going to score alot. Might want to consider going offensive with the 3C and if he's not great at PK just dress Kuhnhackl over Wilson. (If they can't find a guy who's good at both which is the preference).
Pens didn't get much 4th line offense this playoff run prior to the last game when Hornqvist and Hagelin were there, they'll be fine if the 1st 3 lines can score.
