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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve
The mix on this team is still atrocious.
There are essentially 2 spots up for grabs up front, and I think we all agree that Baertschi takes one of them. That means there is really only one spot on forward. My money is on Horak taking it. Every other forward plays in Abbotsford or back in Junior this season.
On the back end, the way I see it, there are no spots available, so there will be very little competition there.
The roster is basically already done. The line they play on is the only real mystery here.
Cammalleri
Backlund
Jones
Glencross
Stajan
Stempniak
Hudler
Galiardi
McGrattan
Jackman
This group is as much a sure thing as you're going to get. That's 10 guys for 12 forward spots. One-way deals across the board.
Same goes on the back.
Giordano
Wideman
Butler
Russell
Brodie
O'Brien
Smith
Seven guys with one-way deals. Kids aren't making this lineup.
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Pretty much nailed it. It's fun to think "oh hey it would be cool if this guy or that guy made it!" but you're looking at 2 forward spots.
You maybe add one if they let Jackman ride.
MAYBE add a spot on D if Russell or Smith rides.
But no, there is no scenario where it's Baertschi, Horak, and multiple other guys. It's those two, maybe Reinhart or Bouma, and a cup of coffee for one of the D.
They really have to ship some of these guys out, I have no interest in watching half the team.