Most of the focus will be on the back end, where Connor Carrick has taken a back seat to Igor Ozhiganov in training camp and Travis Dermott seems to have solidified his spot on the left side over Calle Rosen. The question now turns to who’s earned the seventh spot and first callup rights.
Rosen, who was paired with Ozighanov for a chunk of preseason after a stellar playoffs with the Marlies, would love to have a good game tonight and remain a competent puck moving option in case of injuries. Carrick, after plenty of time in an NHL role the last few years, seems to have put himself in a position where he is considered movable by the club.