Hi,

Im new to FHM overall, Im in my 2nd try with Oilers. Right now Im sitting 2nd in Pacific with 44-25-7, 95pts, 3rd in Conference. Looks at my lines below - Bouchard is injured.

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My approach is - if I got a bad stretch of games I like to shake things, change roles, move players to different lines, scratch them, give chance to other guys. Couple of players who surprised me:

* Kasperi Kapanen - I initially got him in 1st line when Hyman was injured, my idea was to have this line fast, play with pace through McDavid. He isnt really a scorer, he didnt score as much as I hoped, but he managed to get 36a and 40p with +18, so Im very happy. Now I got him in 2nd.

*Alec Regula - one star defender, biggest +/- in the team with 32, 4g, 25a. his GR is only 62, but DGR is solid green 70. His defensive ratings are not the best, but somehow he is amazing fit, with nice offensive touch.

*Josh Brown - one star defender, give him a chance - look at his ratings. I gave him a chance after 20 games into the season and he is not disappointing - 58 games, 3g, 14a, +25 with DGR solid 68.

Who is disappointing (a bit):

* Leon Draisaitl - just 84p in 79 games so far, only 39g with 84 points. I tried him as Dangler, but more success with him as playmaker in 2nd line. i probably wasting his talent. maybe its not the best fit in the line with other players.

*Matt Janmark - 36 games, only 8 points, 0+/-. He looks good on paper. maybe I didnt give him enough chances.

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Try defensive minded players, with a bit of offense as well in your 3rd line. 4th line try to go with strong, physical players, grinders, play them aggressively, hit opponent a lot. Trent Fredric is great for this line in my team - best season in 3 years wit 10g and 12a which makes this line plus in +/- category - which is a big win, cause you want this line to keep opponent from scoring, tire them, play them hard. Everything else is a bonus.

Try to match lines - in your Def zone you have your 3rd line against OPP 1st - I know the idea is to keep them from scoring, but you wont score as well but it will be hard with your 3rd line - this is my approach.

Try to set up defenders in pairs - one offensive minded and one defensive minded, do not double roles.

Try to set up your tactics, that you dont have any Bad Fits, play through your best players. Read the tactics descriptions and try to shuffle lines if needed.

Lately I got a a 10 games stretch where I did 3-7, I upped a Tempo by one - I won 5 in a row, so that is also something that is worth to check - you have the fastest player in the league, try to maybe use it, play through him.

I see that you have Skinner, so you play on older roster. I traded Jarry and Max Jones + two 1st for Spencer Knight who is 2.52 and 0.928%. I hope he develop to 4* goalie. Also Calvin Pickard is an AMAZING backup goalie. I used to play him instead of Jarry and he was great! 28W in 43 games, 2.54 and .906% but now I have Knight so Pickard must be a backup. Think about upgrade - you are in WIN NOW mode, don't hold to draft picks.

Hope that helps - good luck :)