Yeah, Heinen has a pretty secure spot. 47 points from the bottom 6, contributes on both special teams.
Looking closer at the roster, they probably can’t break camp with both Donato and Bjork. It’s going to be a numbers game, but I can’t see a way to fit both unless they either waive someone or injuries (which in all likelihood happens). Assuming they are healthy:
Marchand - Bergeron - Donato/Bjork
DeBrusk - Krejci - Pastrnak
Heinen - Rookie C - Backes
Wagner - Kuraly - Acciari
Nordstrom
Chara - McAvoy
Krug - Miller
Moore - Carlo
Grzelyck - McQuaid
Rask Halak
That has them at the 23 man roster limit, one of Donato and Bjork would have to go down (or waive/trade someone). Injuries will probably end up sorting it out, but I think that is the most likely roster they’ll break camp with.
Looking closer at the roster, they probably can’t break camp with both Donato and Bjork. It’s going to be a numbers game, but I can’t see a way to fit both unless they either waive someone or injuries (which in all likelihood happens). Assuming they are healthy:
Marchand - Bergeron - Donato/Bjork
DeBrusk - Krejci - Pastrnak
Heinen - Rookie C - Backes
Wagner - Kuraly - Acciari
Nordstrom
Chara - McAvoy
Krug - Miller
Moore - Carlo
Grzelyck - McQuaid
Rask Halak
That has them at the 23 man roster limit, one of Donato and Bjork would have to go down (or waive/trade someone). Injuries will probably end up sorting it out, but I think that is the most likely roster they’ll break camp with.