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November 26, 2004

Line Changes – Bickell To First Line

With the absence of Tsimikalis, and in an effort to spark some offence, Killer has changed the line-ups. Barre Campbell from The Ottawa Sun has written a piece on this today (link).

Tonight, the first line will be Bickell, Kaspar, and Petruzalek. Bickell will centre. Interesting. I'm concerned that there will be a complete defensive break-down with both Bickell and Kaspar on this line, with Petruzalek forced to pick up the slack . . . thereby, decreasing his offensive potential. Apparently, this line has been practicing this week, so they may have clicked. We'll see tonight.

Considering the other lines, I'm assuming that the second line will be Bonello, Mancari, Akeson? . . . which leaves Talbot for the third line? He doesn't deserve to be third line. I'd like to see how Talbot does on the first line with Kaspar and Petruzalek. But for now it's Bickell.

Okay, Bickell. This is your moment. Let’s see what you can do.

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