Who gets the number 9 forward spot.

[dino7c]

Ruzicka doesn't even have a contact

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Ruzicka doesn't even have a contact

Based on what everyone has been saying Ruzicka should have a contract in hand before the start of camp.

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[klikitiklik]

Blake Wheeler.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Would love to see Pelletier come in and just TAKE the spot. Don't leave it up to doubt. Just take it.

This is the way. I think about what Jagr said during training camp.

Young players need to peak at the beginning of a season, veterans try to peak in the second half of the season.

[DJones]

Any word on if Pelletier gained some weight/muscle?

[Moneyhands23]

Theo

[Major Major]

Hope Phillips makes it interesting. He could ignite in a top 6 role.

[#-3]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Lanny McDonald

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Lanny McDonald

Every time I read the thread title, my first thought is, "No one gets the number 9. It's retired."

[gvitaly]

I think it depends on where Sutter sees Dube in the lineup. If Dube plays in the top 6 then I think it is Lewis' place to lose. Lewis - Backlund - Coleman seemed pretty good at shutting teams down last year.

If Coleman plays on the 2nd line then I think Sutter tries Lucic. Lucic - Backlund - Dube as a 3rd line that's hard on the forecheck with a good cycle game.

Personally, I hope that one of Pelletier/Ruzicka/Phillis takes the spot and runs with it.

[Enoch Root]

I don't think there is any chance of Lewis moving up from the 4th line - his role is clear and set

[Flamesfan05]

Treliving is still working on it

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I don't think there is any chance of Lewis moving up from the 4th line - his role is clear and set

During the regular season last year that line played for 80 minutes together, with decent analytics and an xG% of 54.5%. Now I don't think it would be an ideal 3rd line, but I think it might be a line Sutter uses to start the season.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by getbak

Every time I read the thread title, my first thought is, "No one gets the number 9. It's retired."

They might as well retire the number league wide. MacDonald, Howe, Richard, Hull, Bucyk, Bathgate, Modano