Cole Clayton is a guy I haven't paid too much attention to. But he seems pretty good? Slick hands, good skater, well built. And he's an RD! Maybe Christiansen isn't so safe. It didn't seem to be Christiansen's best game (judging by the second half and the stat report). I think neither player is waiver exempt. They only have two RD if Jiricek gets sent down so there might be a lean towards Clayton?
Harris I assumed was going to make the club either way, but he looked his best of the pre-season tonight. Had the wheels going.
At forward it's going to be easier to make the club with this latest spate of injuries. I hope to see some waiver claims too. I'm not crazy about any of Gambrell, McKown, or Pyyhtia. Although I would pick Pyyhtia of the three. He's good, he's smart, just very light. There are better players getting waived around the league.
Somewhat different topic, but Cole Silinger just strung together a couple good games. He is moving well, has some quickness, and has been in on some good scoring plays. That and the other guys I'd rather have at center are injured, so keep it going kid.