I am also no expert. I see him as even with Steen at best, better then Brown.
I am definitely looking forward to seeing Lysell. I hear he is fairly responsible. It sounds like he has matured from the selfish play that dogged him. I wonder if they are just waiting for him to mature a bit more physically. I would love to see him get a few games in the top 6 right now over Heinen who I would bump down to the 3rd or 4th line. Heinen would probably still play more minutes then Lysell in the beginning.
I don't know if Sweeney said it, but someone in a position to know said Lysell may well get a peak at the show. As a reward for progress if nothing else.
I hope Brazeau sticks, He too has been rewarded with a contract bump,