As for centers, I see Horak, Monahan and Knight all playing over 9 games. But one of Horak/Monahan will convert to RW. The Fan was suggesting Horak to be the most likely, as he's played wing up here a lot already. (plus we might want to keep the natural center playing his position if he's going to be a top guy for us in the future)
Reinhart will return to Abby and get a call up later in the season, just as he did this season. Definitely more warranted than sending Horak back, needs experience.
Granlund will get 1-9 games, then go to the Heat, I expect will look good though. Baertschi is there no doubt.
As for goalies, I don't know what Ramo will bring, but Berra looks solid. I think he could earn a share of the starts with Mac, but since he's the one on the two-way contract, it wouldn't surprise me to see him sent down after a few games. Sadly, by keeping MacDonald, we'll be too crowded in crease for all of them.
D-men, I'm going to predict... Ramage. Just seems mature and really solid. Wotherspoon will be close, but is gonna play in Abby. Will be a first callup though, no doubt. I expect him to be a full time NHLer next season. And Culkin could get a few games in at the start, maybe.. but he'll play in Abby. The latter two will be good, but I think they'll want to take their time with our higher end D players. Still young.
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