McGinn is taking up a forward spot when Comtois, Jones, and Terry aren’t on the roster.

Do you think they will be ready to be in the NHL to start the year? I know they got time last year, but based on their numbers, they seemed a bit over matched. My thought was they would need to start the year with the Gulls and would eventually make the trek up the 5 at some point during the season.

I also did not see the point of calling them up to get 4th line minutes.

Yes. Terry for sure. I think Comtois would have played the entire season if he hadn't gotten hurt. Jones might have been our most tenacious forward and could have easily potted a bunch of goals but he was inexplicably snake-bit. If they're on the team, they'll be playing significant roles. I'm not sure both Comtois and Jones will be on the team together since they both play the left side. But I'd easily prefer them over McGinn.