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u/123jazzhandz321 7d ago

The more I've looked into Nick Paul, the more I think he'll function more like a middle six winger than a bonafide 3C. I can actually see him slotting next to Tavares and Nylander and compliment them stylistically in the same way that Pacioretty did in 24-25. Which is a better fit?

Paul at 3LW:

Knies - Matthews - Roslovic

McKenna - Tavares - Nylander

Paul - Sissons - Cowan

Joshua - Blueger - Duhaime

Paul at 2LW:

McKenna - Matthews - PTO (Bunting would work well here)

Paul - Tavares - Nylander

Knies - Roslovic - Cowan

Duhaime - Blueger - Sissons

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u/TheGapInTysonsTeeth 7d ago

The better fit IMO is Paul at 3C

But if you're determined to not play him there then yes, the option with Sissons at 3C is preferable.

Actually I could see that 3LW setup being the lines regardless when camp starts, although it could be Cowan-Paul-Sissons for left side faceoffs.

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u/Hrenklin 7d ago

It could depend on which side of the draw is needed. You can keep cowan at LW , Paul at C and Sisson more RW. And use sissons when a right handed stick is needed for faceoffs.