Coach Claude Julien said that Nick Johnson is "in the mix" for a third-line spot with the team. His leading competition for the position is believed to be Reilly Smith, who was acquired from Dallas as part of the Tyler Seguin trade. Jordan Caron hasn't received favorable reviews from onlookers at camp and Ryan Spooner is viewed as more of an option at center than on the wing. "You naturally want to think about it, but you can't," Johnson said. "Every day you've got to go hard. Every day could be your last. So that's the way it is and, if you can, you've got to embrace that for the season."