I wouldn't consider Koumontzis a prospect any longer, but it doesn't matter if we do. We own Rushan Rafikov's rights still, and with all the Russians on the team now, maybe he decides to reach out and come to camp? Probably not.
The only reason I would keep Boltmann on the list is simply because his rights expire (maybe) on August 15th. Weird circumstance.
Wolf to me is a prospect. Why? He hasn't made it. He is getting opportunity now, but he has't exactly made it. This season will be the one in which we figure out if he does or does not make it.
It is similar to me as Pelletier and Solovyov. Should they be considered prospects any longer, even though they will both be in the NHL this season and not be assigned to the AHL because they are both waiver eligible this year? I would keep them as prospects. They may not end up making it still, even with being kept up for most of the season.
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