Schneider, Peluso, and Klimchuk are probably the biggest reaches to make the team. I would imagine Dube, Mangiapane, Foo, and even Phillips are more likely - but they probably want to get them more icetime back in North America.
Rittich is clearly not going to China so he can get reps in during games back in Calgary, and as far as goalies go, is probably another indication that he's the leader for the backup role (in addition to his contract and treatment last season).
As far as defencemen though, Prout might be the next Bartkowski. To me, this confirms that Valimaki and Kylington have an uphill battle.
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