20-19-81
25-10-88
29-36-65
16-26-67
Those would be my lines
Yea, that is my initial thought as well. I might like to see Shaw on that second line over Stalberg though. Shaw is a better finisher than Stalberg and can get a little dirty in the corners and crease. Stalberg can also use his speed effectively on his own offensively and defensively.
Should be interesting and just really hoping that Sharp goes back to center. The only concern right off the bat is how he will be at faceoffs coming off a shoulder injury, but hopefully that is completely healed.
The shortened season and injuries just killed the Blackhawks' chance of acquiring a more "traditional" second line center. Always thought Weiss would have looked good there and the trade connection was there as well, unfortunately the injury hit. Also thought that Little would have been an option but the Jets are in the thick of things in a terrible SE division.
Only "centers" that were traded that could have made sense were Jokinen (usually plays wing, has years remaining, all 29 teams passed on him when put on waivers) and Roy (could have been an option and indications were that the Blackhawks were in on him, just didn't get him for whatever reason). Not really counting Brassard because he was traded for Gaborik (not for picks/prospects)...a head scratcher of a deal for Columbus in my opinion.
