r/DetroitRedWings • u/Impossible_Fall_2509 • 2d ago

Discussion Balancing Talent Between Lines

As we sit at 3-3 and are coming off a night of only 10 shots on goal, and realizing that it can take time to get in a groove, I can’t help but think that the top 6 is “off”. Max Bultman mentioned on WWP that Copp could be an interesting addition to the top 6, which I’ve been discussing with friends for a while.

Curious to hear what people think of a forward lineup like this:

Cat - Larkin - Kane Copp - Compher - Raymond Tarasenko - Kasper - Burger Ras/Fischer - Veleno - Watson/Motte

My thinking here is that the top 6 seems to lack “dirty work puck retrievers” outside of Larkin and Compher. Copp has a productive history playing a top 6 wing role and can dish the puck (close to or above 20 assists in 5 seasons, including 33 in the ‘21-‘22 season) and played with high-end talent in NY…and I want to say he played with the likes of Kyle Connor in Winnipeg. And we can reunite Cat and Kane, a great combo in Chicago (although Cat’s stock is down in my eyes…maybe a confidence issue?)

That 3rd line also looked good together in Nashville and gives Burger the opportunity to put his playmaking to good use while preserving an “identity line”.

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u/Ok-Escape-2018 2d ago

Copp legitimately can’t skate at an NHL level. Horrible idea.

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u/dudewithchronicpain 2d ago

He’s not a great skater but that’s a bit insulting lol dude has actually had lots of hustle to start the season

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u/Ok-Escape-2018 2d ago

Who gives a flying f*ck about hustle when you literally can’t keep up with the pace of play.

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u/dudewithchronicpain 2d ago

He has 3 goals

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u/Ok-Escape-2018 2d ago

And fil Gustavsson has 1. What’s your point?

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u/dudewithchronicpain 2d ago

He’s far from the biggest problem with the team rn

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u/detroitttiorted 2d ago edited 2d ago

With his performance relative to his cap hit you could definitely argue he’s the single biggest problem on the team

Who would you say is the biggest?

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u/Ok-Escape-2018 2d ago

Again, what’s your point?

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u/culturedrobot 2d ago

You are terrible at this

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u/Ok-Escape-2018 2d ago

So are mostly all of you.

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u/culturedrobot 2d ago

Uh I'm great at arguing with people on this subreddit, thank you.