Okay hear me out...I may have jumped the gun on then11 7 thing. After further thinking....how many minutes do you want your star players to play...and with this line up you can spread the talent to three lines and then double shift different combos.
Mathews marner need 25 minutes in playoffs. Second line 22-23 minutes leaving 13/14 minutes for the third line that's all you need really, so why not play 11 forwards
With the D, you have some set pairs, but you mix in like Holl for the PK or Schenn for some size mismatches. Keeps the D fresh, keeps the offense confusing to match up against...Sparks creativity with new and talented partners.
This may be a strategy that I think could work
We're still working through it...but I think it could work. Seems pretty good tonight