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Originally Posted by devo22
Let's not forget that Poirier is still only 20 (just 3 months older than Klimchuk) ... normally he'd only start his pro career now, just like Klimchuk. Lots of time for him to develop, I have no problem with him going back to the AHL for another year.
The situation on the blueline intrigues me more. Where will Kylington play? Does Wotherspoon make the team? Can Kulak steal a spot? What about Morrison or even Andersson? Just great to see the depth there all of a sudden. Just a pity that Culkin is injured again, I think he would have had a good chance to make it until Brodie is back.
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I agree with all of this.
I believe the decisions up front are more or less made except who they will expose to waivers. The only other forwards besides the 16 guys that are that should stay beyond today IMO are those who are injured and Granlund. Not because I think Granlund will make the team out of camp, but because he has played too well so far to not get another preseason game.
On the backend though I think there are a few guys in the mix for two spots. Right now I think Wotherspoon and Wilson are the favorites, but if Treliving doesn't want to add another contract It could easily be Kulak or Morrison that make it, even Andersson getting a couple games isn't out of the question. Nakladal is still in the mix too if his injury is minor. Then Kylington it's more about where he will play, he may start in the AHL and go down to the WHL after a little bit, or he could go straight down.