The idea of having Jakub Vrana and Filip Zadina on the same line is intriguing.
The Red Wings put the two together occasionally last season, after Vrana was acquired from the Washington Capitals in the Anthony Mantha trade, and offensively there were promising moments.
The two seemed to have chemistry and produced several highlight-reel goals.
But there's more than just offense. And on the defensive end, having the two players together was an occasional adventure.
"Last year we started them that way and they really struggled in their own end," coach Jeff Blashill said.