i wouldnt be shocked to see Edvinsson technically start third pair. not because hes a third pair quality dman, just think chariot-seider, maatta-hronek each make the most sense. He won't play some smug 10 minutes a night type stuff, but really would be shocked to see him go 20 a night right away with Mo. Also I'd be shocked if Berggren wasn't playing opening night. otherwise love it.

I would be willing to bet decent money that both Berggren and Edvinsson start in Grand Rapids.

well the last LHD spot is up to Walman Edvinsson and Oesterle. I'd have to say Edvinsson is a good bit better than both. had a pretty comparable D-1 year to Seider D-2, he should make it. Berggren could start in GR but he was so good last year there that i think he should be a line 3 guy. we added so much though that he could get the short stick.

I agree that Edvinsson is probably better than Walman, and is much better than Oesterle. Given what minutes that third pair is going to be asked to play, I think Edvinsson is probably better served in Grand Rapids. The top 2 pairings will eat up most of the minutes, so do we want Edvinsson playing 13 minutes/night in the NHL with no PP/PK time or 22 in the AHL playing in every situation? My preference would be in the AHL. Steve's comments about Edvinsson in the post FA press conference seem to align with that as well.

I think we agree on Berggren. I was much more confident he'd be in the NHL before the Kubalik signing. I had him penciled into a 3rd line wing role.

FTR, I hope you're right and I'm wrong.