I think the better assessment point will be what this team looks like after 1 or 2 months. I suspect that we will see more rookies on this team in due time.
Honestly people focus too much on Day 1 rosters.
I see things playing out as follows with regards to certain Veterans
- They play well enough to justify their position on their team; with attempts to flip the player for an asset at the deadline
- They play well enough to put the GM in position to move the asset sometime between now and Xmas for a return (e.g. a pick)
- They don't play well enough and are put on waivers eventually
Similarly, what happens down in the AHL will also drive action. If Sven plays well he will force the team's hand. If he, and others down there, don't - then there won't be much motivation to open up a spot.
Mix in injuries and things will work themselves out.
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