I sure hope they switch up the D and put the kids in. Certainly seems like they will be in the ahl when they back state side.

Harrington and Benning just didn't look great, and we know from last year that Megna at least won't get his face caved in. Nieto just doesn't contribute much, same with Gadjovich. They won't be the reason you lose, but they also won't be the reason you win

Kunin is not a top liner, I understand teams put "Glue guys" in the top 6 to create space for skilled forwards, but I don't think he's capable of keeping up.

Lindbom-Hertl-Meier
Eklund-Couture-Labanc
Bordeleau-Bonino-Kunin

unfortunately wasn’t able to watch the game but I will tmrw so correct me if I’m wrong on anything cause it’s 100% based on what I’ve read and game clips:

I thought Gadjovich was decent and I know he did well in preseason so maybe keep him in over Svech?
Also was Gregor that bad? I liked him last season and am hoping he can breakout now. I know the line didn’t do too well but was he especially bad?

I'll buy that for now, but whoever you put up there is just holding the spot down for Barabonov.

He wasn't bad, I just want to see what the kids can do. You can't put young guys like Eklund and Bordeleau on the 4th line, and Gregor doesn't really belong there either, so someone has to get scratched. Svechnikov could come out instead of Gadjovich, although Svechnikov is a little more skilled, less punchy.

Pretty much, Lindblom is more similar to Barabanov than Kunin is, so it makes a lot of sense.

Once Barabanov is healthy I think he’s penciled in that top line with Meier and Hertl like last year. The rest, just pick out of bag