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Originally Posted by Underdog
Gaudreau-Monahan-Chaisson
Shinkaruk-Bennett-Brouwer
Ferland-Backlund-Frolik
Bouma-Stajan-Hathaway
Gio-Brodie
Jokki-Hamilton
Nakladal-Wideman
With Chaisson's history in Dallas playing with Benn, I think he gets a shot to regain his form on our #1 line.
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Based on what we know right now, this is pretty much what I think will happen, at least to start. Only quibble I have is that Wotherspoon will likely be our 6th D as Nakladal remains unsigned. I would not be opposed to having a rotation in the 6th D spot consisting of Wotherspoon and Nakladal/Kulak, depending on who is playing the best. At this point I am perfectly fine with holding on to Wideman for the year as there are no suitable upgrades available in UFA anymore. He will be a good 5th D/PP 2 guy at the very least.
I could still imagine a trade for a guy like Kreider or Hartnell as well. IMO Bouma would have to go the other way with a + depending on the target. I would rather Shinkaruk or Poirier start on line 3 if they make it, with a more established LW in the top 6.