"Two games remain in the preseason and it is time for the Ducks to step up their chemistry lesson. With the official training camp roster now down to 30 players, the Ducks can start to focus a bit more on finding the right line combinations as they head toward their season opener next week in Detroit. More work will be needed as the Kings jumped on the Ducks for four first-period goals in a exhibition rout Tuesday night at Staples Center. Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said that he's still trying different trios and that he'll use the two games as a final evaluation period. On Tuesday, Carlyle did indicate that Matt Beleskey will start with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry on the top line. A potential third line was tested out against the Kings as Saku Koivu centered Jason Blake and Dan Sexton for a time. But Carlyle started moving some pieces around as the Ducks fell further behind. "We'd all like to see that chemistry develop to a point where we're very comfortable," Carlyle said, speaking generally about line combos. "I think there's some things that have been happening and I think there's some things we'd like to see improved on. "If it works it's fine. If it doesn't work, then it's back to the drawing board." The Ducks still have 16 available forwards in camp and Carlyle called it a good thing to have as he evaluates personnel." http://www.ocregister.com/sports/carlyle-268608-ducks-line.html
