Quoting: NDoody
Love the Third Line combo of Formenton and Sokolov, I think that needs to be the foundation of the third line.
Somehow I don't think Watson makes it back next year, I see them moving from him unless he makes a big impact when he comes back.
I like having Sanderson and JDB in there, but I would think they also would have Branstrom in the lineup as well, if they keep him and resign him, it is because DJ is finally playing him.
I don't see Kelley not being in the starting lineup, as he is one way. I would also put Grieg ahead of Crookshank for making the team next year.
The Big question is what do they do with Paul and Murray. do they keep both, Paul doesn't really deserve to be a fourth-line player but hard to move him up the lineup as it is unless they move Tierney and White.
We will see how Sogard does in the AHL this year, but I could see that both him and Gus the Bus could be ready to split time in NHL next year.
Lines could change... I went with some kind of hierarchy but the actual season will give us a much better idea
oh wow, didn't notice that Parker Kelly had a 1 way, however it's only for the second year, in 2023-24
Watson not being back could actually open things up. Formenton working out on RW would be great too, gives more options
Tkachuk-Norris-Batherson
Stutzle-Pinto-Formenton
Paul-White-Brown
Crookshank-Kelly-Sokolov
I wish White could impore on face-offs.
I understand seeing Greig and Kelly above Crookshank but he'd be the one playing right now if it wasn't for this damn injury
Paul should be extended, shouldn't cost over 3.0, term would be 4-5 years max
Murray can be kept for now, go with Murray-Gustavsson for now
Sogaard will need to be Belleville N.1 next year and see a lot of pro shots, even for 2 years I'd say... he's still 20 y/o