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Cali Panthers Fan · 06-24-2016, 07:39 PM

Not going to say he makes the team for sure, but he has a really good chance. Nobody else on the team has his skill set and size combination. It will depend on if he can handle his defensive assignments, as that's usually the only stumbling block for forwards making the NHL. Do that and he's got a great chance. It will also be interesting to see where they slot him in the lineup, and for that reason as well, he might be sent back to junior if he doesn't fit well.

Gaudreau-Monahan-UFA?
Tkachuk-Bennett-Colborne
Ferland-Backlund-Frolik
Bouma-Stajan-Shinkaruk

Giordano-Brodie
Jokipakka-Hamilton
Engelland-Wideman

Elliott
Ortio (Reimer?)

That's a pretty solid lineup. If no UFA, bump up the RWers and add Bollig.

06-24-2016, 07:39 PM	#20
Cali Panthers Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boca Raton, FL Exp:	Not going to say he makes the team for sure, but he has a really good chance. Nobody else on the team has his skill set and size combination. It will depend on if he can handle his defensive assignments, as that's usually the only stumbling block for forwards making the NHL. Do that and he's got a great chance. It will also be interesting to see where they slot him in the lineup, and for that reason as well, he might be sent back to junior if he doesn't fit well. Gaudreau-Monahan-UFA? Tkachuk-Bennett-Colborne Ferland-Backlund-Frolik Bouma-Stajan-Shinkaruk Giordano-Brodie Jokipakka-Hamilton Engelland-Wideman Elliott Ortio (Reimer?) That's a pretty solid lineup. If no UFA, bump up the RWers and add Bollig. __________________ "You know, that's kinda why I came here, to show that I don't suck that much" ~ Devin Cooley, Professional Goaltender Last edited by Cali Panthers Fan; 06-24-2016 at 07:44 PM.