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Originally Posted by Icon
I think Russell & Diaz are going to battle for 1 spot (if Diaz looks good he may win out since he's a RH shot).
I also think the #6A spot is Wotherspoon's unless he's flat at camp. #6B will be Engelland (will get thrown into games vs teams with larger forwards). It's a lot of money for a guy who won't play a lot of games, but I think his presence in the room and at practices is an underrated factor of why he's here.
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Russell is younger, more experienced and actually signed to a contract. Diaz would have to injure Russell in order to take his spot.
Wotherspoon was injured for the Rookie Tournament, haven't heard if he'll even be ready for the start of the year. I imagine he'd start in the AHL regardless and be the first call-up.