Author: Doranz

SP Hockey Starting Lineups – Ranked ( just my opinion so don’t get upset, Get better)
1st Place: Carolina Hurricanes – The Powerhouse Lineup
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Burstnightowl
• C: Doranz
• RW: Fish
• LD: Banana
• RD: Doge
• G: Chad
The Hurricanes have a complete, dominant lineup with no weak points. Doranz is a game-changing center, and Fish and Burstnightowl offer consistent scoring while building off great chemistry with their center. The chemistry among these three forwards makes them one of the toughest lines to contain. On defense, Banana and Doge provide a solid balance of shutdown ability and puck movement, while Chad is a rock in net. This team has no glaring weaknesses and will be difficult to beat.
2nd Place: Chicago Blackhawks – The Grit and Skill Combo
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Semple
• C: John Dean
• RW: Hxrdie
• LD: Hugz
• RD: Jon Turner
• G: KC
The Blackhawks feature a perfect balance of skill and grit. John Dean controls the pace of play, Hxrdie brings the offensive punch, and Semple is a consistent threat. Hugz and Jon Turner play a smart defensive game, while KC is a steady goaltender capable of stealing games.
3rd Place: Ottawa Senators – The Brothers of Destruction
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Morrow
• C: Beanz
• RW: Illkillu
• LD: Stoopid
• RD: Big Daniel
• G: Blademuffin
The Senators live and die by the “Brothers of Destruction” duo—Beanz and Stoopid. Their name fits, because they will either carry this team to victory or single-handedly make them lose. Beanz is an offensive force when he’s locked in, but if he’s off his game, the whole team suffers. Stoopid has the same effect on the blue line—when he’s on, he can shut down top scorers, but when he struggles, it’s a disaster. Morrow and Illkillu are solid complementary pieces, and Blademuffin will have his hands full if his defense isn’t clicking.
4th Place: Colorado Avalanche – High-Powered but Risky
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Kyle
• C: Dirty Trix
• RW: Randy
• LD: Pliskin
• RD: Reim
• G: Neon
The Avalanche have firepower up front with Dirty Trix, Kyle, and Randy, but their defense is hit-or-miss. Pliskin and Reim have a tendency to get caught out of position, and Neon can be inconsistent in goal. If their offense doesn’t produce, this team is in trouble.
5th Place: Toronto Maple Leafs – One Elite Player, But Not Enough Support
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Svech
• C: Clark
• RW: Tommy
• LD: Hyper
• RD: Devon
• G: Vulkhin
The Maple Leafs have one true star in Hyper, who plays at an elite level, but the talent around him doesn’t match his ability. Clark is a capable center but not a dominant playmaker, and Svech and Tommy are inconsistent at best. Devon struggles against top-tier offenses, and Vulkhin is solid but not game-changing. Hyper can only do so much with the limited support around him.
6th Place: Seattle Kraken – Carried by a Superstar
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Lappy
• C: Steel City
• RW: Jayscott
• LD: ThaFosix
• RD: Shiny Melon
• G: Reaper Punisher
The Kraken have one of the top three players in the league in Lappy, but the rest of the roster doesn’t provide the same top-end talent. Steel City is a decent center but not elite, and Jayscott is a solid contributor but not a game-changer. ThaFosix and Shiny Melon are reliable on defense but lack the shutdown ability of top-tier defensive pairings. Reaper Punisher is good enough to win games, but he isn’t a true difference-maker in net. Lappy’s dominance keeps this team competitive, but he’ll need more help to push them to the top.
7th Place: Vegas Golden Knights – The Biggest Wildcard in the League
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Vibe
• C: Thxmsy
• RW: Smoky
• LD: Eggman
• RD: Royal Flush
• G: Joehunt
The Golden Knights are the biggest wildcard in the league. This team could be surprisingly good, or they could completely fall apart—it’s impossible to tell. Vibe, Thxmsy, and Smoky are all potential hidden gems, but none of them have proven they can consistently compete at the highest level. Eggman and Royal Flush might form a solid defensive duo, or they might struggle under pressure. Joehunt has flashes of brilliance in net, but he hasn’t been tested enough to know if he can carry a team. If everything clicks, Vegas could be a serious threat—but if not, they might be an easy out in the playoffs.
8th Place: Edmonton Oilers – Too One-Dimensional
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Redmast
• C: Bubba
• RW: Fluri
• LD: Nodefence
• RD: Shayne
• G: Mbehr
The Oilers live and die by their offense, but when they aren’t scoring, they have no backup plan. Bubba is a strong center, but he can’t carry the whole team. Redmast and Fluri are good scorers but struggle defensively. Nodefence (fitting name) and Shayne leave too many gaps at the back, and Mbehr isn’t good enough to bail them out.
9th Place: Pittsburgh Penguins – Too Many Goalies on the Ice
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Reapz
• C: Sherm
• RW: Complexity
• LD: Francy
• RD: Vision
• G: Boggs
The Penguins play a frustratingly defensive game, but it often feels like they have too many goalies on the ice. Sherm is a decent center but struggles in big moments. Reapz and Complexity can contribute, but they aren’t top-tier scorers. Francy and Vision focus so much on defense that they lack puck-moving ability, making offensive transitions a nightmare. Boggs sees a lot of low-danger shots but doesn’t get much offensive support. If they don’t find a way to generate more offense, they’ll be stuck in low-scoring battles all season.
10th Place: Montreal Canadiens – What’s the Plan Here?
Starting Lineup:
• LW: Patterson
• C: Primetime
• RW: Sniider
• LD: Toxic
• RD: Wally
• G: Sharkie
We’re not really sure what the thought process was here. Sniider is a solid player, and Wally—who hasn’t played in forever—was always considered a dependable defenseman. But beyond that? A whole lot of question marks. Primetime, Patterson, and Toxic are all unproven at this level, and Sharkie is likely going to face a ton of high-danger shots. Could they surprise people? Maybe. But the analytics say no. If this team wins games, it’ll be an upset every time.
-Doranz