I have a hunch that it could be Jankowski over Tkachuk too. Maybe it's the 4 years of seasoning in the NCAA on a defense oriented team system and the size + skill factor. Whoever looks better alongside Bennett I think will be the guy to stick, because Johnny-Monahan and Backlund-Fro are already set pairings, and Bennett has had a revolving door of wingers to this point. They're going to want to solidify his line with some talent there, and Brouwer to me was acquired solely to slot in on the top line. So it's gonna be another kid. Take your pick.
But definitely wouldn't rule out Tkachuk forcing his way in and Janks getting time on the farm.
Pribyl is also a wild card in all of this. Can't forget him.
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