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Originally Posted by Bingo
I keep hearing Andersson from people but the whole right/left thing has me doubtful.
He won't beat out Hamilton, Hamonic or Stone, and do you want him sitting? I think he has zero chance outside of playing so well they are forced to trade someone or an injury.
I think Kulak is inside track, Bartkowski vs Wotherspoon with Kylington the wild card. However once again Kylington would have to take them all out and nail down 6th or off to the AHL
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I'm with you, I think Andersson is in tough due to him being a RHD. However you never know if injuries will happen and I happen to think he's more NHL ready than Kylington or Valimaki so that's why I put him where I did. If he blows everyone away perhaps they put two righties on the bottom pairing. But I'd say Kulak is the favourite to win that #6 role with Wotherspoon and Bartkowski the next favourites.
Kylington isn't NHL ready IMO. He doesn't possess NHL strength, consistency and defensive play yet. Great prospect but I think he needs at least another half year, probably more. No rush for him. I almost think Valimaki has a better chance of making the team than Kylington as I feel his game is a lot more mature. But I don't think either will make it.
I've basically already pencilled Kulak in personally. I think its his spot to lose. I think Wotherspoon vs Bartkowski should be an interesting battle.