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Good thing for them is that Dadonov & Hoffman can both move on both wings on 1st/2nd line. Same with Connolly/Vatrano but they'll be in middle-six barring no injuries. Think Hunt can play at NHL level but idk if he'll keep it up. There are also Tippett and Heponiemi who have chances to win a roster spot.
Malgin mostly played W I think and Acciari can play C so likely Sceviour-Acciari-Malgin. Hawryluk also played a part of the season in the NHL; is a better checking forward than Malgin. Malgin should only play in the top9 imo. Brouwer on PTO.
Matheson-Ekblad is probably the first pairing, on paper and on-ice. Yandle/Matheson could switch sometimes. Weegar-Pysyk is the third pair like you put.
If Montembeault isn't ready (I think he is), they can get a backup via trade.
So Malgin (top9), McCoshen (and maybe Brown) would be my extras.