Starting lineup

Barabanov is the forward scratch? Don't underestimate him, it could be that he is in the lineup but Robertson is not

I am thinking that Barabanov will play over Engvall.

Possible but doubtful. Robertson is a very talented player with a high ceiling and not really any place to play. He turned down the worlds to be ready for the start of the season and I'm sure that was a topic of discussion with Keefe and Dubas. Barabanov over Engvall is probably a matter of how physical Envall is. He's been a good penalty killer, He's good defensively which is what they are going to want from the fourth line. Not a lot of minutes but ability to control the play and wear down opponents. He's 6'5" and over 200lbs, decent skater and a hard shot though not very accurate. Putting him on a line with Spezza and Simmonds makes a lot of sense.