The Sens will be able to ice about 6 complete forward lines if you count prospects that “seem” ready based on NHL play with some of the veterans they’ve picked up this off-season.
Depth this season is not a bad idea. It’s could be a strange year. My bet is that a majority of guys like Norris, Brown, Formenton, Chlapik, Balcers etc will start in the AHL because they have options (although not sure on Chlapik and Balcers tbh) Stutzle and Abramov could stay overseas the entire year. That leaves the reclamation projects and vets to fill out the NHL line-up. If guys like Chucky or Perry stink, just waive them and bury them. Maybe you trade a Tierney or White or C. Brown later in the year.
I’m willing to bet the Sens line-ups on opening night and the one they ice after the trade deadline are going to be vastly different.