Kuzmenko Petey Mikheyev
Beauvillier Miller Boeser
Joshua Blueger Garland
Podkolzin Aman Klimovich
Di Giuseppi
Hughes Cole
Soucy Hronek
Wolanin Myers
Brisebois
Demko
Silovs
I have a lot of boldness in my line-up but the boldest is Klimovich.
In his second AHL season, he really upped his game and looks to be, at least, a bottom six shut-down player with offensive up-side and could move up in the line-up.
I believe he'll, at least be one of the last cuts, if he needs more development but, I see him, getting to start the season with the team with a real chance to stick.
In a limited role, Podkolzin can be an effective player. To this point in his development, top six may be out of reach but, with more time, he should be a third line player in his prime. For now, however, he gets a fourth line spot.
Imo, the biggest question mark is second line RW. If Boeser ", stumbles out of the gate," look for Garland to move up. If both falter, we're in trouble, given their salaries, market value and our lack of cap-space.
Silovs, imo, is our second best goalie and should be in the second position where he can get 20-25 starts and continue his development.
This team still has a ways to go before it can be considered a true contender but, this also provides opportunity for players like Klimovich, Podkolzin, and others, not in the line-up, to step up and showcase themselves.
With the additions of Cole and Soucy, comes greater defensive capability and physicality; two aspects this team, sorely, lacked in. We should see a better penalty kill and a significant reduction in goals against.
I believe next season will bring back playoff hockey to BC.