Urkie wrote:N4L wrote:Well, put it this way, IF Ottawa resigns A Train and Karlsson/Kuba are what people think they will be together, then what's left? You have Lee who will be ready next year IMO for full time duty and Cowen who will be here for sure, he's ready now.
Obviously things can happen between now and then in a big way, but right now that is how I see things going. Maybe Carkner becomes just too good of a D man in that 6 role to let go and is pair with Cowen. (RH/LH pair there too). It's a fairly big deal playing on your natral side.
What about Wiercioch though? If he has another good season in Colorado and plays on the Canadian junior team then I'd say he will probably try to make the team next season. Obviously a lot could change over the course of a year but from all accounts Wiercioch looks like a special player. Lee still could be the odd man out if that scenario happens.
Phillips/A-train
Kuba/Karlsson
Cowen/Wiercioch
Lee
I dont see him making the jump right out of The NCAA to be honest. Still a stick and needs some seasoning and getting framilar with the organizations system. No way does Wiercoich make the jump with a defense that deep right out of college, can't see it happening.
Let him tear up The AHL.