– Nothing is set in stone, but this is the first look at the Marleau – Kadri – Komarov line. We know Mike Babcock likes the idea on paper: “If that could work for us, that would be really good.” This could go any number of ways, but if it proves to be a fit with Komarov on the right side of Kadri’s line, that could mean Connor Brown starts the regular season on the fourth line.
– Can Carl Grundstrom force his way into the conversation for a roster spot? The numbers game suggests there are long odds here; already there isn’t space for any of Josh Leivo, Nikita Soshnikov or Kasperi Kapanen among the regular 12 if we assume Matt Martin’s permanent spot is safe.