
Both lists are similar so it seems as though next years class doesn't have a ton of question marks on who will make the roster. Both list Wisconsin players Derek Stepan (forward), and Jake Gardiner (Defense) as virtual locks for the roster. I would agree that both should make the team. Next year's defensive class is rather weak so Gardiner shouldn't have too much of a problem. It's too bad Atlanta wont release Bogosian. Stepan is having a hell of a freshman season and is leading all forwards in points.
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