I'm going to update my player chart. It is a constantly evolving chart based on the available information I have come across. Before I placed Frolik on the top line, but that would leave Backlund's line thin. Frolik and Backlund play great together. I'm still having issue with the 1RW and who will take that spot. I'm not convinced Chaisson will automatically play with Calgary. I think the Final spot goes to the best player in the preseason, whether that's Chaisson, Poirier, Prybil or someone else.
Forwards
Gaudreau-Monahan-Prybil/Poirier
Shinkaruk/Stajan-Backlund-Frolik
Tkachuk-Bennett-Brouwer
Ferland/Bouma-Jankowski-Hathaway/Chaisson
Extras: Chaisson, Stajan
Defense
Giordano-Brodie
Jokipakka-Hamilton
Nakladal-Engelland
Elliott
Johnson
I think we will see Wideman traded before the season starts. Based on what Treliving said, I expect we will see Brouwer and Bennett on the same line. It sounds like Brouwer was brought in to insulate Bennett and is going to mentor and help develop him. If would make sense if Tkachuk is apart of that line. I like how he Tkachuk told Treliving "If you draft me, I will make the team." I like that type of drive. Bouma is supposedly on the trade market so I'm not sure where or if I should slot him into the roster. I have a feeling we will see Jankowski and Shinkaruk make the team.
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