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Originally Posted by Caged Great
I think both Honzek and Stromgren are close, and Morton probably should make the NHL next year if he's ever going to be more than Org. Filler.
That unfortunately is it. Two wingers and a possible 4th line C. Not a ton of guys pushing, but they should try to incorporate them if possible.
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You never want to go into the season with
all your NHL-capable players already on the opening-night roster. Injuries always happen. And if the season goes badly and you start trading away vets, you want somebody ready to take their place.
Honzek, in particular, only has one AHL season under his belt and missed a lot of games with injury. I'd be comfortable letting him cook a little longer and having him available as a mid-season callup.
Stromgren is older and had a very strong AHL season this year. I think there's a real chance he pushes for a job in camp, but I still wouldn't be writing his name on the roster in ink.