Unless he’s playing mind games with us, Ken Hitchcock and his coaching staff have decided who will be starting for us on defense this upcoming season.
Who exactly those six skaters technically remains mystery, but most believe that the defensive pairings from Thursdays’ practice hold the answer:
Hitch said he's decided on his six d-men. Won't reveal. Pairs today:
Lindell-Klingberg
Methot-Oleksiak
Hamhuis-Johns
Nemeth-Pateryn/Honka— Mark Stepneski (@StarsInsideEdge) September 28, 2017Most fans’ hearts will sink after reading the last name on the list. Yes, it seems like despite all the praise he got at the beginning of training camp, Julius Honka is going to be sent down to Cedar Park to spend yet another year in the AHL.