Dolzhenkov Is Coming
Rejoint: mars 2022
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If either of Peeke or Boqvist is going to play 1RD I'd assume it's going to be Boqvist.
Bemstrom would not get into the lineup over Olivier, Danforth, or probably even Voronkov. He simply does not have what it takes to be a bottom 6 guy and he's not good enough to be a top 6 guy. Voronkov also has an escape clause to return to the KHL if he's not playing in the NHL by December so he's likely going to get into the lineup quickly. Could see him getting the 3C spot over Sillinger who is still waiver exempt.
Texier probably looks better on the 4th line with ERob and Kuraly. He really clicked with those guys before everything off the ice happened. This would also open up a 3rd line spot for Chinakhov who was looking solid in that role last year before his high ankle sprain that essentially ended his season.
I'm hopeful that the Laine center experiment continues. If they can afford to play Boone on the 3rd line to give Sillinger a solid veteran linemate then I think he's set up for a better season. Rosie in a top 6 wing role might get them some good results.