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Originally Posted by djsFlames
More interesting question, who of those that attended camp will be on the big team roster? (F/D/G) Any predictions?
Edit: and for more than 9 games.
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If I had to guess, none of the defenseman will make the team outright. The best bet would be Sieloff but he could use some more seasoning as well. (If he made it though I would not be surprised at all). Wotherspoon likely will be an NHL D-man, but I think getting a season in the AHL might do him more good than bad. Additionally, we already have 7 D-men, so it's not like we "need" to rush anyone.
Berra will be the only goalie that could challenge for a spot. Ortio was beyond garbage this camp and unless he has the camp of a lifetime, I don't see how he isn't in Abby to start the year. Both Brossoit and Gillies are decent but will be in other leagues this year. Gillies could easily be a backup right now, but he will continue his NCAA career instead.
The forwards, Sven, Knight, Horak, Reinhart and Hanowski are the likeliest to play more than 9 games. Monahan could easily join them, but
might be put back in juniors in order to get more seasoning. That's the only way he doesn't play 9 games. All of Hanowski, Horak and Reinhart are guys that will be competing for 4th line spots.