Defense Pairings

Byrath · 11-22-2022, 03:08 AM

Do they primarily play with the forwards they are lined up next to on the Lineup screen, or rotate independently based on the ice time settings?

Or in other words, if I'm using my 3rd line as a defensive matchup line, should I keep my sheltered PP specialist D off the 3rd pair?

JeffR · 11-22-2022, 04:49 AM

They're independent.

Byrath · 11-22-2022, 06:04 AM

Excellent, thanks

northjersey · 11-22-2022, 09:27 AM

this is a good question by Byrath, because, even though you can provide defensive 5-on-5 usage % between the 3 pairs, seperately from usage among forward lines, when you go to the tactics screen, the defensive pairs are aligned with the same forward line for every way (even strength, PP, PK). you would think that the defensive pair tactics should be seperated out

11-22-2022, 03:08 AM	#1
Byrath Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 29	Defense Pairings Do they primarily play with the forwards they are lined up next to on the Lineup screen, or rotate independently based on the ice time settings? Or in other words, if I'm using my 3rd line as a defensive matchup line, should I keep my sheltered PP specialist D off the 3rd pair?

11-22-2022, 04:49 AM	#2
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 17,234	They're independent.

11-22-2022, 06:04 AM	#3
Byrath Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 29	Excellent, thanks

11-22-2022, 09:27 AM	#4
northjersey Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 171 Blog Entries: 1	this is a good question by Byrath, because, even though you can provide defensive 5-on-5 usage % between the 3 pairs, seperately from usage among forward lines, when you go to the tactics screen, the defensive pairs are aligned with the same forward line for every way (even strength, PP, PK). you would think that the defensive pair tactics should be seperated out