I would guess Domi and Bjork strand but who knows what Torts will do. Probably 4th line.
Who is Laine going to line up with in Columbus? If only it would be Boone Jenner because he's available in the FA list in a very deep league I'm in.
I would guess Domi and Bjork strand but who knows what Torts will do. Probably 4th line.
Great question.
Usually I like to speculate... but have NO idea.
I don't feel like Domi has the hockey-sense & passing ability to really click with Laine.
It's possible, too, that we could see an entire line made up of new CBJ players.
Roslovic-Koivu-Laine
Koivu hasn't suited up for CBJ yet, having been in 10-day COVID quarantine, as of about Jan 13th.
That means he's due to suit up... and as a fellow-Finn to Laine, there's possibility.
Koivu is in the twilight of his career... but he's a solid passer and has great hockey sense.
Not sure if he has the legs, especially if after COVID, to get up & down the rink fast enough.
Roslovic, I believe, can practice in about 48hrs.
CBJ has to ice a team tonight (w/o all three) - and then plays again on Tue, Jan 26th.
Keep an eye on practice lines, but I could foresee this new trio together to start.
Long-term, I think it's possible Nick Foligno centers Laine & maybe Bjorkstrand.
Domi if he can... I just think CBJ needs a more experienced center to let the two top liners fly off the wings.
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Tex would be by first guess too. He's still developing so perhaps he's not ready for full time top-6 C duties yet... but I think he finds himself next to Laine as the season progresses. (Even if Boone or another C takes the 2-way load off the line).
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Very interesting. I totally forgot about Koivu. I think that has some legs to it...unfortunately I think we gotta sit tight for a bit on this and see how it shakes out. Both players are available on the FA list, including Tex, but only have 10 moves for year. Burned through 3 already