The Fan Blog : Here are the EXACT lines the FLyers should use to start the season…Agree?

Has merit.

I think Selke on the wing actually makes sense, but also see Bump making this team.

If healthy.

Dvorak - Zegras - MM
Tippet - Couturier - TK
Forester - Cates - Brink
? - Abols - GH

Hopefully they put ND out to pasture though that isnt guaranteed. Still won’t shock me if they sign another 4th liner or camp invite.

If Forest is out then guess that leaves a spot for a rookie to impress.

Whats your rationale having Brink “battle” for a spot. He was a bright spot last season

this is based off of my exclusive Flyers Banter + insider information.

Michkov - Coots - TK
Forester - Zegras - Tippett
Cates - Dvorak - Brink
Grebenkin/Bump - Abols - Hathaway

If Forester is out for any period of time we could see Luchenko or Barkey fill in also

D: Sanhiem - York
Drysdale - Seeler
Andrae - Juulson*

Until Risto is healthy

G: Sam, Vladar/Fedotov

Can’t have Couturier centering Michkov. He can no
Longer keep pace. Just my opinion.

Michkov-Couturier-Konecny
Brink-Zegras-Tippett
Bump-Dvorak-Cates
Grebenkin-Richard-Hathaway


I like Richard in the mix, he has speed and can make plays. Luchanko is not a guarantee to make the team. Coots may not be fast, but if you put all of the skill on one line together, the goalies will be burned out by November. MM's numbers were noticeably better when he became a regular playing w/Coots. This is likely not to change too much until they acquire younger centers. Or maybe Dvorak gets a chance with him because he can also play D, but not as good as Coots.

Here's my look:

w/ Foerster

Foerster Coots Konecny

Michkov Zegras Cates

Brink Dvorak Tippett

Bump Martone Hathaway

w/o Foerster

Michkov Coots Konecny

Bump Zegras Cates

Brink Dvorak Tippett

Grebenkin Martone Hathaway


Sanheim Drysdale

Seeler Bonk

York Risto (Juulsen)

I think Coots came on strong and will be playing better with a different style. Him and TK have chemistry. I think Foerster is ready to explode and he will if put in the right place.

Michkov and Zegres can play a little more free with Cates being a solid 2 way player,
with Z should let Michkov play freely and they can feed off each others playmaking ability.

Tippett needs to play freely as well and putting him with 2 way players who can contribute offensively like Brink and Dvorak can help his game.

Getting Bump involved needs to be a focal point. He played well last year and needs to be challenged and hime and MArtone should be able to handle themselves fine, especially with a guy like Hathaway on their line.

ehhh not a good line combo
- TopShelfShot

ehhh, which one ?

Couturier is 1C, he's gonna have a great bounce-back year. Torts and him were not on the best of terms, which was reflected in his usage and minutes.

Couturier is 1C, he's gonna have a great bounce-back year. Torts and him were not on the best of terms, which was reflected in his usage and minutes.
- Dave21Brown

He played the 2nd most minutes among the forwards.

Cates is the strongest defensive forward on the team. it is a really dumb idea to not play him at center.

Here's my look:

w/ Foerster

Foerster Coots Konecny

Michkov Zegras Cates

Brink Dvorak Tippett

Bump Martone Hathaway

w/o Foerster

Michkov Coots Konecny

Bump Zegras Cates

Brink Dvorak Tippett

Grebenkin Martone Hathaway


Sanheim Drysdale

Seeler Bonk

York Risto (Juulsen)

I think Coots came on strong and will be playing better with a different style. Him and TK have chemistry. I think Foerster is ready to explode and he will if put in the right place.

Michkov and Zegres can play a little more free with Cates being a solid 2 way player,
with Z should let Michkov play freely and they can feed off each others playmaking ability.

Tippett needs to play freely as well and putting him with 2 way players who can contribute offensively like Brink and Dvorak can help his game.

Getting Bump involved needs to be a focal point. He played well last year and needs to be challenged and hime and MArtone should be able to handle themselves fine, especially with a guy like Hathaway on their line.
- TopShelfShot

Martone goes to college before he plays 8 mins on the 4th line. Also who is your c on that line?

I keep the Coots, MM and TK line together, and I also keep the Cates, Foerster and Brink line together for starters (assuming Foerster is playing). Zegras should be the second line center and then go from there. Put ND out to pasture once and for all.

Michkov-Couturier-Konecny
Dvorak-Zegras-Tippett
Foerster/Bump-Cates-Brink
TBD - TBD - Hathaway

If you guys are planning on ruining Michkov, then you play him with Zegras, if you want him to be a good player, have him with anyone but Zegras.

Zegras is terrible.