Laschon looks lost our there. Was the most glaring defenseman out there today, likely will be cut and the Gens will have their 7 D for the season to start.
I also see Pylypuik and Hyuck being in the next round of cuts.
Murnane I think has earned his spot on this team. Had a great camp and hasn't looked out of place. He may be the 7th man and swap in but he's earned a spot.
Feeley looks good also.
Blaseg is looking good, really beefed up over the summer. Expect him to be an every nighter and move up in the lineup as the season progresses.
Kalto was kinda invisible tonight as others have said, need more from him.
Ethan Toms is frustrating. Im finding it hard to find a reason to keep him around. He did not look good tonight, his faceoffs weren't great, out of position on a few passes. I know we are short centres but there has to be better options out there. I expect him to remain on the team but I also wouldn't be shocked if he gets let go
Teixeira may make this team after being cut from Guelph but its hard to say, he showed enough tonight to stick around the rest of preseason.
Posthumus looks like he's ready to be an OHL player and a leader on a very young team thats in rebuild.
I think Hinde might also get cut before season starts and let him play Jr.B this year. Not quite ready.
Bondarev was the main shining light tonight. 3 of the 4 goals were bang-bang plays where he was out numbered but he also kept the game from being 7-1.
I see him and Gravelle fighting the first half of the season to see who is 'the guy" but likely will be a ride the hot hand season. Gravelle is definitely gonna have a shorter leash than I think he once thought which is good. Competition is good for business.
Gonna be a bumpy year though, thats for sure.
