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Originally Posted by stemit14
It would be so awesome if gaudreau, Monahan, baertschi, granlund, and poirier all make the team next year... I know it's a long shot but that would be so cool to see.
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Well Monahan we all know is a lock but after that I won't be surprised to see Granlund as a mainstay guy by seasons end, he's playing a really good 200 foot game and injuries have opened up spots for these guys. Gaudreau is an interesting option, I almost feel that 1 year in the AHL would be a good test for him but I could see him sticking up, definitely a 50/50. Baertschi is playing much better hockey and his NHL resume isn't terrible on paper, he's starting to be a go to guy for his team right now and I think he does start opening day next year. Poirier needs a year in the AHL IMO, he's a budding prospect and he's playing great hockey, but you don't want to start too many rookies and you need talent to keep the farm team competitive which helps influence a winning attitude. I could easily see Monahan/Granlund/Gaudreau/Baertschi all starting next year though.