I wonder if they'll try Nils on the left

i wouldnt mind but jones has a better chance of playing

This really is the dream lineup for us. If they decide not to keep Othman on the NHL squad because he can't be demoted to the AHL, then I think we should give that spot to Cuylle. If they dont think either is ready than either Blais or Goodrow moves up and Reaves/Hunt takes their spot on the 4th. Ideally I'd want one of the kids in that spot but even if neither makes it out of camp I won't be too annoyed as long as Laffy is on the 1st line and Kakko or Kravstov takes that 2nd RW spot. As long as those spots are held down by the kids instead of guys like Blais, Hunt or Goodrow I'll be content.

I would think that trocheck would be on pp2 not pp1. But otherwise I agree with this lineup.

This lineup is the way to go...as long as Gallant trusts that 3rd line with real minutes each game. More likely though to see either Blais or Goodrow on 3rd line and Othmann (if he makes the team) on the 4th line. I do like Jones on the 3rd pair...though I'd give Nils a long look there. And Reaves as a healthy scratch- perfect. Even better- send him to Hartford to "protect" our young guys from other teams' AHL fodder- with a call up here and there to play teams like the Isles, Philly, and Wash.