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Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan
I'm hoping that Wotherspoon follows through on his commitment to "make the team" next year. We could really use some younger defensemen developing at the NHL level now. Lots of guys in Stockton and only so much time to develop, hence why Kulak was sent to ECHL for part of the year (also needed to work on things).
Can anyone elaborate on Kenney Morrison's chances of making the team? I still know very little about him other than blurbs you can read on prospect sites. Does anyone think he could walk in and take a job out of camp too?
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Yeah he could make the team, but is probably more likely to go up and down as a call up.
He isn't at the same level as DeKeyser - likely won't get a top 6 position right away, being a #7 or #8 won't do much for his development.
But if you look at the careers other recent high end college UFA defencemen have had:
Andrej Sustr (TBL) - played 43 NHL games in his rookie year
Trevor van Riemsdyk (CHI) - made the Blackhawks opening day roster this year but injuries derailed his season
Christian Folin (MIN) - played 40 NHL games in his rookie year
Nate Schmidt (WSH) - payed 29 NHL games in his rookie year
You can reasonably expect him to get a look at some point this season. I am inclined to believe that he and Wotherspoon will be the call ups depending on whether they need a LHS or RHS.