Pelletier and Ruzicka seem to be the most likely. I would say this is Valimaki and Mackey's last kicks at the can and they need to make the jump, but there are a number of bodies competing for the same spot, and I suspect Treliving is bringing in one more defenseman that can pay in the top four. Darkhorse is Matthew Phillips. Without Gaudreau in the lineup there may be a spot for a small purely offensive player, so this is also his opportunity to shine.
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