I hate ranking players out of their ELC but Bowers has a higher ceiling than Kamenev at this point. For me Bowers clearly rounds out this tier. His game has a lot of polish and he should be in the NHL soon. I’m not entirely sure the upside but he’s a lot closer than pretty much anyone left but Kamenev.
I believe in Meloche’s talent but I don’t believe the Avs do. Second year pro with no games is pretty much a death knell. Helleson isn’t even close to consideration here for me, he has a long long way to go to show what he’s going to develop into.
I forget when the adding two players happens? Opinions are going to spread out a lot after this vote. Add Ranta if it’s one, if there’s a second add Greer.
Meloche is in a prime position to force himself onto the roster with Barrie traded, Cole injured, and potentially EJ to start the season as well.
We only have three players guaranteed on opening night which is Makar, Girard, and Z. If he can't beat out Rosen, Connauton, Graves, Barberio, Alt, etc. he doesn't deserve to be on the roster.