Which Team's Projected 1st Line Is The Best For 2009-2010?

[ashikhabib]

I think Wasington has a good 1st line, but I prefer the Habs' 1st Line even though Cammalleri isn't on it.

What does everyone else think?

[leafs_rock_go_mccabe]

I think Getzlaf is going to become a premiere talent this season. Someone who is really tough to play against. If Ryan can build on his strong season last year I think Anaheim are going to have an incredible, well-rounded, great line.

[roy_133]

Looking at it impartially I don't see how anyone could even argue that Habs line can complete with any of those teams. If we stacked it with our 3 best forwards it still wouldn't be as good as those lines.

My vote goes to Anaheim btw.

[SteenIsThaFuture]

Setoguchi-Thorton- Heatley

or a 1st PP of Marleau-Thorton-Heatley IMO takes the cake.

[Lynch_mtl]

Jeez louise, would you look at some of those lines. Nik-Alex-Alex line in Washington is my pick, but the Anaheim line is scary good, as is the Sharks line. Thornton and Heatley? Yikes. Thank goodness we play in the east. Lordie.

Wouldn't the Pen's #1 center be Malkin, and not Crosby?

[dfrancis]

our first line is going to have patches instead of cammy? uh oh. Isn't it kinda obvious to have you're best finisher (cams) with your best playmaker (gomez)?

[catt-_mtlc]

our first line is going to have patches instead of cammy? uh oh. Isn't it kinda obvious to have you're best finisher (cams) with your best playmaker (gomez)?

I guess JM doesn't want to stack the lines but I agree Cams should be on the 1st line.

[gracie12]

Looking at it impartially I don't see how anyone could even argue that Habs line can complete with any of those teams. If we stacked it with our 3 best forwards it still wouldn't be as good as those lines.

Agreed. I think that Cammy-Gomez-Gionta (which I fully expect to see as our #1 for at least 60+ games this year) may be the best line we've seen in this city for a while, but compared with the others on that list is well, a little crazy.

I believe that Malkin's line (whoever his wingers end up being) will be the best line in the nhl this year. San Jose & Anaheim make excellent cases as well. Grrrr. I still cant get over the fact that we were purportedly offered Getzlaf in a deal a couple of years ago.

[Dintrox12]

How about Detroit's first line?

Holmstrom - Datsyuk - Franzen

[gracie12]

How about Detroit's first line?

Holmstrom - Datsyuk - Franzen

Good point. Potentially the best "all round" first line - these guys can score AND be the best checkers on their team any given night.

[franck5890]

Do Homer and Franzen even play together on the same line? I thought they were kept separate. Maybe not.

Still, I like Anaheim's line a lot. Getzlaf is a monster and is only getting better, Perry is steady, and Ryan is starting to hit his potential. Heatley-Thornton could be monstrous too if Heater finds his groove.

[GRETZKYANDGRAF]

Agreed. I think that Cammy-Gomez-Gionta (which I fully expect to see as our #1 for at least 60+ games this year) may be the best line we've seen in this city for a while, but compared with the others on that list is well, a little crazy.

I believe that Malkin's line (whoever his wingers end up being) will be the best line in the nhl this year. San Jose & Anaheim make excellent cases as well. Grrrr. I still cant get over the fact that we were purportedly offered Getzlaf in a deal a couple of years ago.

When???? And for who????

[ashikhabib]

Jeez louise, would you look at some of those lines. Nik-Alex-Alex line in Washington is my pick, but the Anaheim line is scary good, as is the Sharks line. Thornton and Heatley? Yikes. Thank goodness we play in the east. Lordie.

Wouldn't the Pen's #1 center be Malkin, and not Crosby?

It's possible

[Dintrox12]

Do Homer and Franzen even play together on the same line? I thought they were kept separate. Maybe not.

They played this line Saturday vs. the Blues .