My baker's dozen.
Gaudreau - The most skilled prospect we've had in 20+ years. Just continues to improve and win.
Bennett - He's up here because of the hype of being the top pick in team history. We'll see if he performs.
Poirier - Has all the NHL level skills and plays a position we are terribly weak at. Should be an impact player for us.
Wotherspoon - Impressed the hell out the organization last year and looked really good in his short call up. Much needed blueliner.
Jankowski - Big, skilled centers do not grow on trees. Kid continues to do everything asked of him and be a team leader.
Gillies - Had a bump after the juniors but got his game back to the level expected by season's end. Great young goaltender.
Arnold - Had an incredibly under-rated college career. Was one of the top three forwards in development camp.
Granlund - Has the finishing ability we desperately need and plays a strong two way game. Can play anywhere up front.
Klimchuk - Turned a lot of heads this camp. Showed he can do it all in all three zones.
Agostino - Like Arnold, was a great collegian and stood out in development camp. That motor!
Kulak - Impressed at camp. Solid defender with a bomb! We could use a big shot on the point.
Baertschi - Still has incredible skill, but had a brutal season. Needs to bounce back. If he does he climbs the list.
Gilmour - Reminds me so much of Giordano at the same age it isn't even funny. Kid has a future.
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