GDT: Utah Hockey Club vs Colorado Avalanche Preseason GDT 9/29/24..... Emergency?

[the_fan]

So based on performance and what Bednar is saying, Malinski needs to make the team for sure, then probably Kovy and Ritchie should as well, but Malinski has been the Avs best player so far out of those who have played in this 3 games

 

[Freaky Styley]

I think they’re keeping 8 defensemen.

My thoughts exactly, and obviously you have much more insight on the team.

But they didn't sign Kylington late and acquire so much depth just to lose it on waivers. The depth was in case Malinski wasn't ready, but clearly he's earned a shot.

It seems to take guys some time to our system. They are going to give Brannstrom and Kylington all the rope they can, and send a guy like Kivi through waivers probably which shouldn't be an issue. I know we are light on Fs to start the year but this makes the most sense barring some trade.