I would lower the Griffins expectations as well. The young guys that will be down there will mostly be adapting to the NA game, could look a little rough. Those who don't struggle could/should have a legit chance of cracking the big squad.
- DRW1991
I’m fairly optimistic. In part, because if the top guys can’t break the top 6 in the NHL they’re going to start in GR. Veleno, Berggren and Raymond will probably all be down there (Raymond seems to have the best chance of breaking through for the “pundits” right now). Veleno can’t get reps at center (if they’re still going to put him there) and Berggren has been really impressive in a league that’s not a huge leap going to the AHL. Beyond winning or losing, the ice time and development should be well worth watching.
