It’s an inexact examination, because lines are so fluid. Judgement calls have to be made about which forwards on each team are projected right now to at least get the first shot at that top line once the regular season starts.
For the Senators, it’s looking like it’s going to be Mike Hoffman, Kyle Turris, and Mark Stone getting that role.
Derick Brassard is likely going to be paired with Bobby Ryan on the second line, with either Zack Smith or Clarke MacArthur lining up alongside them.
This top line is looking promising, especially if Turris can successfully return to the level he was at last year before his ankle injury.