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Quick Hit: Projecting the Prospect Tournament Lines

It's clear that the Lightning intend to win the Prospect Tournament, bringing several experienced pros and some very good prospects to the party. Here's a quick look at a possible set up of lines for next months tournament.

I have to admit, one of my favorite exercises in hockey is tinkering with line combinations. Looking at different angles to see what I can come up with. It's often not close to what the coaches decide and there are other aspects like chemistry and just different game philosophies that lower the chances I guess correctly. But it's still a fun exercise in evaluating players, player types, strengths, weaknesses, and imagining the impossible.