New Prompt Chat

Two lines must carry the load: Bennett and Ekblad anchor the top six and power play, while Mackie Samoskevich steps into a bigger bottom-six role and could push for more minutes as a secondary catalyst. Tarasov’s presence behind the scenes matters for stability and rest for the top unit. If Tkachuk sits, these pieces need to resourcefully absorb minutes and production, with defensive pace compensating in the short term.