Ryan Wilson: Almost done with the fake stuff Almost done with the fake stuff

Actually think Acciari is perfectly fine at 4RW. His contract sucks but he’s a decent bottom line RW, much better than he is a center, and if we’re going to move that contract at some point he needs to play probably.

I’m intrigued by the makeup of the bottom six in these line rushes. I think it puts the three guys that need the most evaluation (McGroarty, Glass, and Puljujarvi) in positions where we can get a good idea of where they actually are

I heard from someone behind the scenes that Sullivan likes Boko Imama. I wonder if he gets a spot?

Actually think Acciari is perfectly fine at 4RW. His contract sucks but he’s a decent bottom line RW, much better than he is a center, and if we’re going to move that contract at some point he needs to play probably.

I’m intrigued by the makeup of the bottom six in these line rushes. I think it puts the three guys that need the most evaluation (McGroarty, Glass, and Puljujarvi) in positions where we can get a good idea of where they actually are
- Victoro311

Agree on Accairi. I hated him at C last year. But I think RW is his more natural position. So even if he's over paid I'm open to a fresh start for him.

Most interesting things to me on the lineup were:
1) Brunicke getting the look over Aho and Shea
2) Puljujarvi on the third line over Hayes and Glass.

I heard from someone behind the scenes that Sullivan likes Boko Imama. I wonder if he gets a spot?
- 123Kid

Nothing would surprise me about who the 13th forward is if Lizotte can't go. I don't believe anyone has stood out

Poulin, Bennstrom, Gruden placed in waivers today. So seems to be down to Imama, McGroarty, and Puustinen.

Ludvig also on waivers

Actually think Acciari is perfectly fine at 4RW. His contract sucks but he’s a decent bottom line RW, much better than he is a center, and if we’re going to move that contract at some point he needs to play probably.

I’m intrigued by the makeup of the bottom six in these line rushes. I think it puts the three guys that need the most evaluation (McGroarty, Glass, and Puljujarvi) in positions where we can get a good idea of where they actually are
- Victoro311

Agreed. I thought he was definitely miscast at center last year. Good PK'r. Blocks a ton of shots.

Bottom 6 as a whole will be better this season. I don't expect Pulj to score 30, but he looks good.....and motivated.

Karlsson non contact but practiced with the main team for the first time today. He was also on the top PP with Letang. Rust is out day to day, so not sure who the odd man out will be. Letang, Rackell, or Rust may all be options IMO.

Nothing would surprise me about who the 13th forward is if Lizotte can't go. I don't believe anyone has stood out

Poulin, Bennstrom, Gruden placed in waivers today. So seems to be down to Imama, McGroarty, and Puustinen.

Ludvig also on waivers
- Tojo.

I'd guess Puustinen. Makes no sense for McGroarty to be your 13th forward. Get him top line minutes in the AHL.