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Originally Posted by 442scotty
We have a lot of talent in Stockton. I'm pretty sure at least two forwards will make the jump this year if not more
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It will be interesting to see what spots are open when we get closer to training camp.
I think Jankowski makes it. Unless Treliving moves a couple of contracts between now and then, I don't think anyone else does as there won't be any room.
Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Jankowski - Bennett - Versteeg
Lazar - Stajan - Brouwer (2 RHS - pick who slots where..)
Hamilton
Giordano - Hamilton
Brodie - Hamonic
Kulak - Stone
Bartkowski
We will see where Lack is. I am sure he will be the backup to start the season, unless he has a massive let down. Gillies, and more likely Rittich, may challenge him for that spot, but it is Lack's to start with anyways.
One forward, one defencemen. That's all I really see starting on opening night, barring another move.
Ferland might go to arbitration. If he does, I believe it opens up another buyout window for the Flames, so it may offer them some flexibility down the line.
Hathaway will be the first call-up for a bottom 6 (well, probably 4th line) injury. Shinkaruk will probably be the next in line for a 'top 9' call-up (though Poirier might have something to say about that). Klimchuk might see some time this season as well.
I am definitely OK with not acquiring any FAs for the NHL. I think only one forward makes it on the opening day lineup, but there will always be injuries and a prospect can force himself to stay once he gets that opportunity.