I actually think the job is wide-open right now for the 6th spot.
I would bet the favorite is Kulak. I do think he can out-play Bartkowski for that spot. Wotherspoon and Kylington both have a shot at it as well.
I would also bet that Treliving would prefer Bartkowski in that 7th spot over Wotherspoon, and for sure over Kylington. I think Wotherspoon still has some upside left, and he is a rock in Stockton anyways. If any of the young defencemen don't win the #6 spot, they will probably get sent down even if Wotherspoon and Kulak need waivers. Small gamble I think that Treliving would take.
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