From what I saw of the preseason I have not been impressed with Kapanen on the LW with Tavares and Marner. They really miss Hyman. Kapanen may start there but I think Trevor Moore will get a shot there before hyman is back and Kapanen will be back on the third line. I want to see what Mikheyev, Kerfoot and Kapanen will do. I think Kapanen will fit in better with them.

I agree. I am posting what Babcock will start with but Kapanen has not had that great a preseason on Tavares left side. I have been very impressed with Mikheyev so far.

I am impressed with Mikheyev as well. Back on July 2, I posted a team that had Mikheyev making the team and saying that he will surprise everyone by adapting to the smaller ice quickly. I am also pleasantly surprised at Gauthier progress as well.
https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/1281780

Alternatively, put Mikheyev with Tavares and Marner. Although I must say I like the idea of Mikheyev-Kerfoot-Kapanen. The three of them have an insane speed, and it would be great to watch.

In the end, it would be hard to go wrong with the top 9 this year.