Edited Jun. 6, 2022 at 11:51 a.m.
Quoting: manistar
I agree, but what about Harris, Barron, Norlinder, Struble?
Quoting: ColonelX
Norlinder still needs to show her can adapt to an NHL size rink. Struble isn't even signed and won't be this summer. Harris and Barron likely take turns in the NHL because I think Guhle needs time in the A so he can play 22 min a game instead of 8 and Letang shouldn't be targeted by Montreal considering the term/money he's looking for so both can slot there.
Everything could change at the training camp, but I disagree Ghule needs time in the AHL.
IMO his defence play, physical development and maturity are on point to make him NHL ready. So much so he nearly made the team last season at 19 y.o.
After a long playoff run and being Canada's captain in this summer's world junior championship, playing bottom pairing minutes would only ease his professionnal career beginnings.
As for the others:
Strubble - NCAA
Norlinder - American hockey adaptation seems difficult. Should be traded before he becomes a bust.
Harris - Coming out of the NCAA, he needs to play big minutes for a full 80+ games season.
Barron - Still need to improve his defensive play. The Wideman signing will keep him in the AHL longer.
*Xhekaj* - A real sleeper. At 6'4", 220lbs, and 11pts in 13 playoffs games in the OHL, he could end up in the 6th spot sooner than later.