So top 3 spots are locks.
The next 4 spots, including the most probable ones, are between:
1. Wideman
2. Russell (if he comes back)
3. Jokipakka
4. Engelland
5. Wotherspoon
6. Kulak (a stretch but probably best chance of Culkin, Kylington)
6 guys if we include Russell and Kulak to choose from (5 if we leave Russell out).
I think it's a stretch to say anyone would be better than Russell (or Wideman for that matter). None of the kids have enough NHL experience yet (including Kulak) for management to be confident in to develop while playing against NHLers (this includes 4th like NHLers with more experience than them).
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