Even if he is a RW, it doesn't change the fact we are short on the right side and a player like Padakin could fill that need. That gives us only two regular RW prospects in the system. That's certainly not enough depth in the position for this season, especially if Hanowski goes up to Calgary and plays 44 games and loses his waiver exempt status. Jooris will probably move over there but having another option would be a good plan.
Klimchuk goes back. I checked with someone in the know of the CHL-AHL agreement and they didn't reduce the games needed to call it a season like they were fighting for in the 2012 agreement (and I thought they won, but I guess I wasn't informed well). Klimchuk shows as 2015-16 eligibility in the AHL.
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