The Lineup
So, regarding the depleted lineup. I'm just trying to get an idea of where we stand. Injuries that I'm aware of are:
- Chris Phillips - Back (LTIR)
- Clarke MacArthur - Concussion (indefinite)
- Andrew Hammon - Undisclosed (concussion suspected, indefinite)
- Patrick Wiercioch - Upper body (listed as Healthy Scratch last night)
- Milan Michalek - Broken Finger (indefinite)
- Mika Zibanejad - Possible Concussion (Might be good to play, might be indefinite)
Also because I'm feeling pessimistic I'll mention:
- Kyle Turris - Hand/Wrist (playing through it)
- Bobby Ryan - Shoulder (playing through it)
I've heard some mention of Prince or Puempel being used. I really don't see a way around both of them being slotted in. This is the lineup as I see it:
| LW | C | RW |
|---|---|---|
| Hoffman | Turris | Ryan |
| Puempel | Pageau | Stone |
| Greening | Lazar | Chiasson |
| Prince | Smith | Neil |
| LD | RD |
|---|---|
| Methot | Karlsson |
| Cowen | Ceci |
| Borowiecki | Wideman |
I've got Puemps, Greening and Prince slotted as they are based on Dave Cameron's usage history with Prince. I've got Paguea/Lazar lined up as they are because eeny meeny miny moe.
It's also worth mentioning that Zbad/9mm are our 2nd PK unit behind Lazar/Pageau
What do you guys think? Are we that hard-done-by? Everything going to be ok? Or "Oh God, Bryan, save us and get Duchene or something!"
Posted Dec 2, 2015, 10:22 PM UTC · edited