Ok, way too many posts for me to catch up so I skimmed, probably missed a few things.
Stop calling it the "taxi squad"; it's the "Über squad" in Ottawa.
Norris had one for AHL season. To assume he is NHL ready is beyond optimistic. Give him a couple games early on then (most likely scenario) he goes to Belleville until the trade deadline.
Brannstrom probably is not ready, either. They want him on the right side, so play him there in the AHL.
Formenton has NHL speed and not much else. Not yet.
I've liked Chlapik from his Q-days where he led his team in points add PIMs; but he really hasn't shown that kind of play in the pros. Between him and Balcers I think the Sens keep one and, sadly, I don't think it will be Chlapik.
Wolanin missed most of last season. Who knows where his game will be this year. The additions on D are simply insurance, IMO.
There aren't any prospects who are ready that are being blocked.
Stop calling it the "taxi squad"; it's the "Über squad" in Ottawa.
Norris had one for AHL season. To assume he is NHL ready is beyond optimistic. Give him a couple games early on then (most likely scenario) he goes to Belleville until the trade deadline.
Brannstrom probably is not ready, either. They want him on the right side, so play him there in the AHL.
Formenton has NHL speed and not much else. Not yet.
I've liked Chlapik from his Q-days where he led his team in points add PIMs; but he really hasn't shown that kind of play in the pros. Between him and Balcers I think the Sens keep one and, sadly, I don't think it will be Chlapik.
Wolanin missed most of last season. Who knows where his game will be this year. The additions on D are simply insurance, IMO.
There aren't any prospects who are ready that are being blocked.