Barring a trade involving Krav (keep in mind there has been no acceptable market for him), he will be in the lineup on the 2nd or 3rd line....unless he's such a flop in camp that NYR are willing to just cut him.

And as far as Othmann...unless he really turns heads with his opportunity in camp (not impossible)...best move for him is back to juniors- and maybe play some C there. For sure do not want to rush him to NHL- and if he goes back, his ELC can slide another year- not insignificant for the NYR Cap management.

As far as Nils/Jones/Schneider- fully agree with the rotation idea...with Nils playing both the right and left.

Reaves- really serves no purpose...maybe bury him in Hartford and bring him up for games against Wash, Isles, and Philly. In this case, a waivers exempt player would have to shuffle to Hartford to make room for Reaves.