Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
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Harry York 37
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Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
Mac, Mac, Buch.... I like the sound, that's for sure.
From what I see, and trust, McMichael has gotta be the 2C.
It doesn't matter if McTavish prefers Center- this combination is far better in every way.
I hope Mason takes this in stride and helps this line become one of the better second lines in the league, and the strongest we've seen in a good while.
From what I see, and trust, McMichael has gotta be the 2C.
It doesn't matter if McTavish prefers Center- this combination is far better in every way.
I hope Mason takes this in stride and helps this line become one of the better second lines in the league, and the strongest we've seen in a good while.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
from what i've read, McMichael is much better as a winger.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:33 am Mac, Mac, Buch.... I like the sound, that's for sure.
From what I see, and trust, McMichael has gotta be the 2C.
It doesn't matter if McTavish prefers Center- this combination is far better in every way.
I hope Mason takes this in stride and helps this line become one of the better second lines in the league, and the strongest we've seen in a good while.
and from what videos I've watched, McTavish doesn't strike me as a C
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Harry York 37
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
McMichael probably is better as a winger. However, his skills match up far better on this team- and with these linemates- as a Center. He is much faster that Mason, is a better playmaker, and is much more defensively reliable.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:36 amfrom what i've read, McMichael is much better as a winger.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:33 am Mac, Mac, Buch.... I like the sound, that's for sure.
From what I see, and trust, McMichael has gotta be the 2C.
It doesn't matter if McTavish prefers Center- this combination is far better in every way.
I hope Mason takes this in stride and helps this line become one of the better second lines in the league, and the strongest we've seen in a good while.
and from what videos I've watched, McTavish doesn't strike me as a C
McTavish is a born winger- strong ferocious and a better finisher that Connor.
Swapping 'em up seems very prudent.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
don't disagreeHarry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:42 amMcMichael probably is better as a winger. However, his skills match up far better on this team- and with these linemates- as a Center. He is much faster that Mason, is a better playmaker, and is much more defensively reliable.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:36 amfrom what i've read, McMichael is much better as a winger.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:33 am Mac, Mac, Buch.... I like the sound, that's for sure.
From what I see, and trust, McMichael has gotta be the 2C.
It doesn't matter if McTavish prefers Center- this combination is far better in every way.
I hope Mason takes this in stride and helps this line become one of the better second lines in the league, and the strongest we've seen in a good while.
and from what videos I've watched, McTavish doesn't strike me as a C
McTavish is a born winger- strong ferocious and a better finisher that Connor.
Swapping 'em up seems very prudent.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
I want a Mickey D’s line - McMichael / McTavish/ Dvorsky. I don’t care who plays center and defense be damned - they’ll put up pointsHarry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:42 amMcMichael probably is better as a winger. However, his skills match up far better on this team- and with these linemates- as a Center. He is much faster that Mason, is a better playmaker, and is much more defensively reliable.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:36 amfrom what i've read, McMichael is much better as a winger.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:33 am Mac, Mac, Buch.... I like the sound, that's for sure.
From what I see, and trust, McMichael has gotta be the 2C.
It doesn't matter if McTavish prefers Center- this combination is far better in every way.
I hope Mason takes this in stride and helps this line become one of the better second lines in the league, and the strongest we've seen in a good while.
and from what videos I've watched, McTavish doesn't strike me as a C
McTavish is a born winger- strong ferocious and a better finisher that Connor.
Swapping 'em up seems very prudent.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
If we are depending on flipping McT and McMichael for the 2nd line C position, the season is going to be a long one.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
You could always line Buch up as the C!
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
As Bullwinkle's pal seznoted wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:00 pmI want a Mickey D’s line - McMichael / McTavish/ Dvorsky. I don’t care who plays center and defense be damned - they’ll put up pointsHarry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:42 amMcMichael probably is better as a winger. However, his skills match up far better on this team- and with these linemates- as a Center. He is much faster that Mason, is a better playmaker, and is much more defensively reliable.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:36 amfrom what i've read, McMichael is much better as a winger.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:33 am Mac, Mac, Buch.... I like the sound, that's for sure.
From what I see, and trust, McMichael has gotta be the 2C.
It doesn't matter if McTavish prefers Center- this combination is far better in every way.
I hope Mason takes this in stride and helps this line become one of the better second lines in the league, and the strongest we've seen in a good while.
and from what videos I've watched, McTavish doesn't strike me as a C
McTavish is a born winger- strong ferocious and a better finisher that Connor.
Swapping 'em up seems very prudent.
"don't disagree"
The key is McMicheal as 2c
DVO in that line gives them a lethal right side shot.
Is the third line Neighbours, Suter, and Buch?
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
I see zero evidence to support that dread.ratonmono2 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:06 pm If we are depending on flipping McT and McMichael for the 2nd line C position, the season is going to be a long one.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
Yeah - that’s my line of thinkingHarry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:08 pmAs Bullwinkle's pal seznoted wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:00 pmI want a Mickey D’s line - McMichael / McTavish/ Dvorsky. I don’t care who plays center and defense be damned - they’ll put up pointsHarry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:42 amMcMichael probably is better as a winger. However, his skills match up far better on this team- and with these linemates- as a Center. He is much faster that Mason, is a better playmaker, and is much more defensively reliable.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:36 amfrom what i've read, McMichael is much better as a winger.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:33 am Mac, Mac, Buch.... I like the sound, that's for sure.
From what I see, and trust, McMichael has gotta be the 2C.
It doesn't matter if McTavish prefers Center- this combination is far better in every way.
I hope Mason takes this in stride and helps this line become one of the better second lines in the league, and the strongest we've seen in a good while.
and from what videos I've watched, McTavish doesn't strike me as a C
McTavish is a born winger- strong ferocious and a better finisher that Connor.
Swapping 'em up seems very prudent.
"don't disagree"
The key is McMicheal as 2c
DVO in that line gives them a lethal right side shot.
Is the third line Neighbours, Suter, and Buch?
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
Wake me up when this gets to Page 9.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
Alright...you are a step ahead of me, then, Moriarity.noted wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:14 pmYeah - that’s my line of thinkingHarry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:08 pmAs Bullwinkle's pal seznoted wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:00 pmI want a Mickey D’s line - McMichael / McTavish/ Dvorsky. I don’t care who plays center and defense be damned - they’ll put up pointsHarry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:42 amMcMichael probably is better as a winger. However, his skills match up far better on this team- and with these linemates- as a Center. He is much faster that Mason, is a better playmaker, and is much more defensively reliable.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:36 amfrom what i've read, McMichael is much better as a winger.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 11:33 am Mac, Mac, Buch.... I like the sound, that's for sure.
From what I see, and trust, McMichael has gotta be the 2C.
It doesn't matter if McTavish prefers Center- this combination is far better in every way.
I hope Mason takes this in stride and helps this line become one of the better second lines in the league, and the strongest we've seen in a good while.
and from what videos I've watched, McTavish doesn't strike me as a C
McTavish is a born winger- strong ferocious and a better finisher that Connor.
Swapping 'em up seems very prudent.
"don't disagree"
The key is McMicheal as 2c
DVO in that line gives them a lethal right side shot.
Is the third line Neighbours, Suter, and Buch?
This works best in a couple of ways.
That is three kinda sorta pretty lines. Line two is very young but they all have good solid experience.
Line three is a classic checking line.
Leaving some mean ugly mugs on the fourth.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
Nothing. Nothing related to this topic is likely to happen until camp, unless they trade Buchnevich.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:20 pmWhat will happen then?
I can barely wait- please enlighten me.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
McMichael just isn't a good C. McTavish has proven himself there so if he's being shifted to wing, something has gone awry.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:10 pmI see zero evidence to support that dread.ratonmono2 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:06 pm If we are depending on flipping McT and McMichael for the 2nd line C position, the season is going to be a long one.
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Re: Configuration of the "Mac, Mac, Buch" Line
So...go back to watching the draft.DawgDad wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 13:08 pmNothing. Nothing related to this topic is likely to happen until camp, unless they trade Buchnevich.Harry York 37 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2026 12:20 pmWhat will happen then?
I can barely wait- please enlighten me.
Why bother posting at all... except to bring people down.
You seem practiced at it.