The top-six forwards are set barring change or injuries. How those six will be organized into two lines is a task of which coaches can only dream.
Even if one player in the top-six gets hurt, there are other players who can easily step in and fill their spot. Additionally, the top three on defense is also pretty clear. So what about the bottom-six and the rest of the defense?
First, let’s list the lines that we saw throughout the majority of the second half of last season (2017-18):
Forwards:
(*Borgstrom not included – played in 4 games*)
Defense:
Goalies:
Now, let’s examine the new additions and rookies who may crack the roster this year.