groshev isn't a second line forward true, but on this team he should be because sheary and atkinson are the other options and they aren't any better. at least if we give the spot to groshev or geekie there is a small chance for a surprise.
Atkinson and Sheary are both far more experienced and proven at the NHL level. Neither of them are losing a roster spot, at least not to start the season, to Groshev. It looks more and more like both Ace and Glendening will miss very little time, if any, so there's likely one spot available. It's likely one of Brown, Goncalves, or maybe Ylonen, depending on injury status.
Geekie has been the best F prospect this preseason no doubt, and if the coaches feel he doesn't need any time in Syracuse, then he likely gets a full time spot right away. That's been rare for Tampa though, so I still feel he'll get at least 15-20 games with the Crunch before getting called up. Nothing Groahev has done in a handful of preseason games, nor moat of last season with Syracuse, has indicated to me that he's in line for a top 6 or 9 role at this time. Perhaps if he excels in Syracuse and there are injuries or struggling players in Tampa, he'll get a call up. As of now though, he's not ahead of either Atkinson or Sheary to begin the season based on a few preseason games.