Rittich I get since even if he's in line for the backup role you might as well leave him here - goalie isn't as important to have over there for chemistry reasons. Might as well get him more game time here.
Klimchuk stands out to me - that to me means he might be in line for that 4th line LW role/13th forward.
Further along in his development so less concern with him playing 4th line minutes / sitting in the press box compared to a Dube or a Mangiapane.
Plus it also gives those guys still here top line ice time against other NHL rosters to see if they can keep up and perform.
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