Pretty solid chance of being correct. Tiny prediction - mikkola as 6/7D and Perunovich and Kostin start in Springfield.

Steen die?

I won’t be shocked if Perunovich starts in the minors but Kostin has no chance of being a better player by spending any more time in the AHL. They have to give him a shot and see if he sinks or swims. I think like many prospects he will perform better in the NHL than what we’ve seen in the AHL

Maybe he's ready, but his waiver exempt status probably plays a part - until injuries hit I think he stays down. I think he can develop more in the AHL than if hes getting 8 min per night on the 4th line. Still pretty young.