The rosters for the 2018 Honda NHL All-Star Game were unveiled Wednesday, but the line combinations for the 3-on-3 tournament at Amalie Arena on Jan. 28 (3:30 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, SN, TVA Sports) likely won't be finalized until close to game time by the coach of each divisional team: Barry Trotz of the Metropolitan (Washington Capitals), Jon Cooper of the Atlantic (Tampa Bay Lightning), Peter Laviolette of the Central (Nashville Predators) and Gerard Gallant of the Pacific (Vegas Golden Knights).
We couldn't wait that long, so we asked four NHL.com staff writers to put on their coaching hat to reveal how they would deploy the personnel for each division.
Here is what they came up with:
NHL.com picks lines for All-Star Game
Staff writers decide how talent should be deployed for midseason showcase