By the numbers, pre-camp edition

Nash (6.5) Umberger (3.0) Huselius (4.75)

Modin (3.5) Brassard (.850) Torres (2.4)

Chimera (1.875) Peca (1.315) Boll (.570)

Murray (.600) York (.750) Voracek (.850)

Extra: Malhotra (1.5)

Commodore (4.3) Hejda (2.0)

Tyutin (2.25) Klesla (1.65)

Russell (.575) Backman (3.4)

Extra: Tollefsen (.750)

Leclaire (3.0)

Norrena (.900)

Total Payroll: 47.285

Notes:

* Brassard proves worthy of a top 6 spot

* York beats out both Manny and Novonty in camp to earn an opening day roster spot

* Novotny is traded or placed on waivers as there just isn't room for him on this roster unless a big rash of injuries strike

* Manny is the extra forward in a healthy lineup but chances are injuries strike and he sees plenty of regular time

* Hitch likes the look of Boll with Peca and Chimera. Plays it safe to start with Voracek on the 4th line. Although with that lineup expect 4 lines to be rolled regularly

* Dorsett just misses making the squad right out of camp but if a bottom 6 forward is needed he'll get the first callup

* I could see the organization carrying an additional defensemen -- either Rome or Methot -- as they don't want to expose them to the waiver wire

I'll tell ya what though I think Howson and Hitch are going to have some tough decisions to make. I mean what if Filatov steps in and just light it up? Or what if Matvichuk, Clitsome or Holden outplay some guys? You know there will be a "Boll" like suprise in camp. Quality depth is always a good problem to have I guess.

Discuss - what is your projected opening day lineup at this point? (..and yes I know its early!)

-LTL