Agostino had an amazing finish to his AHL season, if he keeps it up he'll be challenging for a spot next season. At the top of the list for an injury call-up on LW for sure.
Jankowski and Hickey really made names for themselves in the NCAA this year. Both are still likely a year away from going pro, but I'm still really excited to see what they can do.
If Poirier can have a strong camp, I think he's really close. His speed would make him a useful forechecker and penalty killer, so even if he's not in the top-six he still has a lot to offer. Him on a line with Ferland/Bouma could be really effective.
Gillies and Ortio are gonna be battling for the backup rolebehind Hiller and considering how this season went it is more of a tandem role -- so both should be ready in training camp. Hopefully that high ankle sprain sorts itself for Ortio over the summer as I think he's the closer of the two to make that jump.
Stockton is gonna be stocked up the next couple years as the youth movement continues.
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