For Hoang and the Monarchs, the roster has been a very fluid part of the game, and it’s reflected in the player chemistry he has. His best friend on the roster and longtime linemate Meta Knight often gets promoted up the lineup, and Julian Florsch, by a degree the best defensive forward in the lineup, is always on the first line. Beyond that, it’s the ghosts of many players who have passed by and moved on. Bastien Primeau was a longtime friend and linemate until his trade to Montreal. Hoang thought Luca Pane would be a forever friend until he shut out Minnesota for New Orleans. Perhaps the most interesting player who filled in with Hoang was Dan Baltisberger, a middle-lineup player who spent a large portion of his career alongside Hoang to provide veteran support. He retired seasons ago, leaving one more hole in a long list of players Hoang has had the pleasure of developing chemistry with.