Thrasher's future

Over at Hockey Future, they list who they think will make it next year

Hockey's Future

Locks: Sterling and Popovic
Possibilities: Oystrick, Enstrom, Nikulin
Longshots: Little, Valabik, LaVallee, Stuart

Ok...my analysis of this is that he has waaay too many D-men as possibilities...I know that both Enstrom and Nikulin must be signed, but hell if Popovic and Oystrick are in, then that will most likely be all we need. What I assume he is saying is that both Enstrom and Nikulin are better players, and if signed, will play on the Thrashers, its just dependant on if the Thrashers can sign them.

Also, remember that these are only rookies, so a Krog or Haydar still may be possibilities as 4th line wingers. So I think it is safe to say that Sterling has a spot on next year's team...

I still think 2 defenseman and 4 wingers will be called up to fill up holes (including the healthy scratches)...I don't think Little will be called up at the beginning of the season only because they would rather him play full time in Chicago for development. Look for Haydar to definately be up next year.