Most excited with watching Shinkaruk, but how the Horvat/Vey thing shakes out is probably the most significant camp battle to watch.
Shinkaruk/Horvat/Vey are going to battle hard for that spot.
I think if Vey plays well enough he should play on the 2nd line with Shinkaruk and that is if Shinkaruk can keep playing consistently and be a threat.
Horvat on the other hand I really want him to develop in the NHL and junior isn't going to help him in my opinion. I really hate that AHL age limit.
Vey if this kid plays the way he did against San Jose the other night I think he would be great on the 2nd line with Shink and Bones.
The lineup is just so packed with depth. I would like to have this lineup even though its not possible with Kassian, Burrows and Hansen.
Sedin - Sedin - Vrbata
Shinkaruk - Vey - Bonino (Young speedy lethal line)
Higgins - Horvat - Hansen (Burr would be good in Hansen's spot too)
Matthias - Richardson - Kassian (Good chem)
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This is probably what will happen:
Sedin - Sedin - Vrbata (Good 1st line hopefully they dominate like they should)
Bonino - Vey - Kassian (Good young line that will bring offense and a some toughness from Kass)
Higgins - Horvat - Burrows (Good checking line with offensive upside)
Dorsett - Richardson - Hansen (Dorsett will be nice and Richie/Hansen will bring grit and be good for the PK)
Let Shinkaruk develop in the AHL and become a better player. (I have a feeling he will play too good though)