Yes he's going back to junior for another year, I wouldn't be too woried about it though, almost certain you'll sign before the following year
Probably the best centre core in the league if not top 3. You're behind Backstrom, Kuznetsov and Ryan O'Reilly. You are also listed as a RW though you they might do that instead of playing you as the 4C
As a team they have great centres and Holtby but their defence and winger depth doesn't go too far