TJSweens
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ORIGINAL: TJSweens Yes, I really don't understand why Fiala and Kaprizov were not on the same line from game 1. Put Eriksson Ek between those two and you have the potential for an elite line. An honest to God, legitimate #1 line. For now, Evason seems two prefer having balance between his top 2 lines. It worked well last game. Fiala, Ek, Greenway have a good chemistry. Fiala is the elite playmaker finisher. Ek has taken a huge leap forward in his offensive game and is becoming a great 2 way center. Greenway has finally embraced that being 6'6" and 240 lbs is a good thing. Play physical, put that big body in front of the net and create commotion. It looks like he has finally adjusted to the pace of the NHL game. Zuccarelo at least has the skill set and hockey IQ to play off a player of Kaprizonv's caliber. Rask works on that line too because he also has a great hockey IQ. Still, at some point, I would really like to see Ericksson Ek flanked by Fiala and Kaprizov. The Wild has never had that one great explosive line and I think those three be that line. Maybe Evason is waiting to put Rossi between them next season...... I honestly think Ekker would be a better fit. He would shoulder most of the defensive load, while still contributing offensively. He also adds size, physicality and a some feistiness to the line Rossi is going to be more of a project next year, after not playing any hockey for so long.
< Message edited by TJSweens -- 2/22/2021 11:13:51 AM >
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