Pears

If he has a good camp I think there's a good chance, I think he's a guy management would love to insert just to see what he can do. I don't even think he'd have to blow people away to make it. As a LD he'd be competing with Benn, Fanta, and possibly Tram, and they'd likely be willing to waive Fanta (assuming he's re-signed). I think they'll let Stech walk too for cap reasons. 

With Edler likely a few years off from retirement they're gonna need to see what they have in some of their in house guys. 

I'd love to see him play too.  Who knows maybe he'll be a pleasant surprise and play really well.  My guess is if management just kinda throws him in there he's going to struggle for a month before finding his footing.

He's shown well in the AHL, and many young D struggle, but if he shows promise I could see them letting him play through those struggles to an extent. If he makes it he'll likely be more sheltered as a 5-7 guy anyway. He's not gonna step in and take minutes from Edler, Hughes, Tanev (?), and Myers unless injuries occur.