Who lands the #6 spot on D?

[GoJetsGo]

Getting closer to crunch time with three pre-season games left...

I think Andersson has separated himself a bit, but still hear a lot of media chatter about how being a right handed shot will likely exclude him.


Some people were saying they really liked Kylington thus far.

Kulak had a rough night the other night and he and Bartowski were very underwhelming.

Who do you like to be Stone's partner to open the season at this point?

[Canada 02]

I think Rasmus Andersson is clearly the 6th best D-man on the roster; he'd be a lock if he were a left shot; curious to see how rigid Gulutzan is with the lefty righty pairing

[Reggie Dunlop]

Wotherspoon made a case tonight.

[dammage79]

I'd rank them like this:
1. Andersson
2. Kylington
3. Wotherspoon
4. Kulak
5. Bartkowski

With Janko likely making the team, there's no need for two "Owski's"

[josef]

i wouldn´t mind rotating wotherspoon & kulak, andersson is the first call-up

[GranteedEV]

I'd rank them

1) Kulak
2) Healey
3) Kylington
4) Wotherspoon
5) Andersson
6) Valimaki
7) Regehr
8) Warrener
9) Iginla
10) Bartkowski

[bigrangy]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

I'd rank them

1) Kulak
2) Healey
3) Kylington
4) Wotherspoon
5) Andersson
6) Valimaki
7) Regehr
8) Warrener
9) Iginla
10) Bartkowski

I like Healey but he's definitely behind Kylington, Wotherspoon, and Andersson in terms of NHL play right now. He's Bartkowski with bigger hits at this point. 1 year to get accustomed to pro hockey and I think he could step in though.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Bartkowski's stock has dropped. Kulak and Wotherspoon fill out the 6-7 spots.

[Robbob]

Who has stone played with in the preseason so far? You almost need to play him in the last few games with each of the potential partners. I liked Wotherspoon and Andersson today. I think both did their job. I liked how they moved the puck around, especially in the 3rd.

[Gaskal]

My hope is for Kylington.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Who has stone played with in the preseason so far? You almost need to play him in the last few games with each of the potential partners. I liked Wotherspoon and Andersson today. I think both did their job. I liked how they moved the puck around, especially in the 3rd.

In game 1, Kulak-Stone was the pair and they were strong together, aside from Stone scoring an own goal for some reason. I recall Kulak did well containing some of Edmonton's speedy forwards like McDavid and Nugent-Hopkins. Bartkowski was a tire fire.

In game 3, I believe Valimaki-Stone was the pair most of the game but I might be misremembering. It was a pretty blegh team game, I didn't think anyone was particularily good except for Kylington. Bartkowski really stood out to me... as atrocious.

[Canada 02]

despite, imo, being a deserving #6, I don't think Gulutzan pairs two righties in Stone and Andersson. Also, I don't think Andersson benefits from being the #7 in the press box instead of being the #1 guy in Stockton.

Wotherspoon and Kulak battle it out for #6 and #7

[FBI]

I'm ok with Wotherspoon being the #7 guy and getting an odd game now and again.

[TheScorpion]

I think it's between Wotherspoon and Kulak for the 6/7 spots. Wotherspoon sure looked good tonight.

[ComixZone]

Kylington has been the most impressive D-man in the pre-season in the group of:

Andersson
Kylington
Kulak
Bartkowski
Valimaki
Wotherspoon

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by FBI

I'm ok with Wotherspoon being the #7 guy and getting an odd game now and again.

Maybe the kid just needs another shot and get some confidence back with more than a few games. He was a rock in Stockton last season.

[GoJetsGo]

Kylington has had flashes of brilliance but still looks under-sized and I question his decision making.

I think Andersson has clearly been the best of that group (all around steady, poised, generates offense, looks confident...), but it sounds like his being a RHS is going to take him out of the running.

[Karl]

I'm fine with Kulak & Wotherspoon alternating between 6 & 7.

I'm not fine with Bartkowski being in the NHL anymore. He's a massive liability. Put Bart on unconditional waivers and do away with him.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I'd rank them like this:
1. Andersson
2. Kylington
3. Wotherspoon
4. Kulak
5. Bartkowski

With Janko likely making the team, there's no need for two "Owski's"

So I take it that's a no to Hanowski?

[btimbit]

Andersson is the best of the group imo, but like others have said I'm not sure they stick two righties together. Wotherspoon would be next in line for me, followed by Kulak.

Kylington I've seen tremendous progress from, but another year in the AHL will do wonders.

Valimaki has also impressed the hell out of me, but there's no way he doesn't go back to juniors given the competition in front of him and his contract status