For group A, 2021 first-round pick
Fabian Lysell was slotted in on the first-line right wing spot, which means the organization has high expectations for him going into this season. Lysell had
Charlie Coyle as his center and
Brad Marchand on the left wing. Another noted choice was that undrafted free agent Goergi Merkulov was put in the second-line center spot. The former Ohio State Buckeye has been one of the most productive players for AHL affiliate Providence for the last two seasons.