Lots of similar players looking for a spot in the lineup. Great to have the competition but eventually will need spots for young forwards like Pelletier and Coronato. I think the D side is a little less complicated. I do think they will resign Hanifin. I think Tanev will get traded.
Gilbert, Desimone, Oesterle (for this season) and potentially Kylington will probably fill any gaps.
I’m thinking Backlund, Kadri, Huberdeau, Zary, Pospisal, Coleman and maybe Mangiapane and Greer are the forwards that have earned a spot.
I’m pretty sure Lindholm is leaving at some point. Ruzicka and Dube are the other players on the bubble.
Goaltending is the big surplus. All three have played well. Markstrom is on fire right now. Tricky one to maneuver.
The next month and a half could be very interesting. Conroy could be very active. Hopefully the roster can be rejigged along with making some space for younger players.
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