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Geelong coach Chris Scott has never had so many selection headaches at the pointy end of an AFL season.The post-season bye means he has another week to mull the 22 players he will pick for next Fridays MCG qualifying final against Hawthorn.As Scott pointed out on Wednesday its not going to make it any easier, with the potential returns of Scott Selwood and Lachie Henderson headlining the big calls he must make.The off-season arrival of Selwood, Henderson, Patrick Dangerfield and Zac Smith has significantly boosted the clubs depth.Coupled with the return to fitness of a few long-term injury concerns, including Daniel Menzel, it means competition for places has never been so fierce.The big difference (compared to the past five seasons) ... is we dont have a big group of long-term injured players, Scott said.Our footy club has persisted with guys that have missed a hell of a lot of footy, who are now available for the most part playing really well.Its a challenge for the guys just outside the 22 at the moment but theyve performed well at VFL level and get another chance to put their case forward this week in a VFL final.The ins to our team are pretty easy but the outs are much harder ... its a good problem to have.Selwood is expected to return from a tight hamstring against the Hawks but Henderson will be racing the clock as he bids to prove his fitness.Selwood missed the Cats final game of the regular season, while Henderson underwent knee surgery last week and was also sidelined for the 111-point win over Melbourne.Well have a much better indication (of Hendersons chances of facing Hawthorn) when we train next week, Scott said.The early signs are positive. Our initial outlook was that we were confident he would play some finals footy this year.If he doesnt quite come up for the next game, were very confident hell be available for the next one.Scott and the clubs medical staff could wait until next Friday night before making a final call on Henderson.Its possible. Were not ruling anything out, he said.So much depends on how he goes when he actually starts testing it out.The Cats lost just five games in the regular season, with all their recruits firing at different stages.The addition of Brownlow medal favourite Dangerfield to their engine room has made life a lot more fun for captain Joel Selwood.We said at the start of the year theres a lot of unknowns with whats going to happen, Selwood said.We actually didnt know how the guys were going to fit into the football club.But theyve managed so far to play some good footy.Chad Ruhwedel Penguins Jersey . 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Florida also traded defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defensive prospect Mark Pysyk,?and?acquired goaltender Reto Berra from the Colorado Avalanche for center Rocco Grimaldi. The Panthers also signed goalie James Reimer, center Colton Sceviour, center Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Jason Demers. All these moves should help them build off last seasons success, but it will be interesting to see how all the changes play out in Florida.Best new facesThe additions of Yandle and Demers will bolster the blue line. Yandles presence no doubt will help the power play, too. When it was evident that the Rangers werent going to be able to sign Yandle because of cap constraints, there were plenty of suitors for the veteran blueliner.When they traded for my rights, I knew they wanted me, Yandle said. It was a great feeling for me to be wanted, especially before to get to [free agency] on July 1. I knew once something could get settled, it would be a good fit.Demers registered 23 or more points in each of the past three seasons while playing for the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars?before signing a five-year deal with Florida this summer. Reimer will serve as backup to starter Roberto Luongo. The Panthers gave Reimer a five-year deal worth $17 million.Biggest unknownsJaromir Jagr seems like hes been around forever. The grizzly veteran forward -- who led the team last season with 66 points -- rolls into this season at age 44 but shows no signs of stopping. The future Hall of Famer surpassed Gordie Howe to rank third on the NHLs all-time scoring list when he reached 1,851 points last season. Its likely hell pass?Mark Messier for second on that lisst soon since Jagr begins the season only 19 points shy of that mark.ddddddddddddBut how much does Jagr have left in the tank? The game is getting younger and faster each season, and its only a matter of time before it catches up with him. To his credit, he remains in great shape. But he has to slow down at some point, right?Forward Nick Bjugstad, who dealt with an upper-body injury during the playoffs and is now out with a broken hand, is lost to the team for four weeks. Defenseman Aaron Ekblad signed an eight-year extension worth $60 million in July, but then had his World Cup of Hockey experience cut short because of whiplash he suffered while playing for Team North America. How these players react to their injuries once fully recovered will be key.Sure thingsAleksander Barkov, 21, proved during the World Cup while playing for Team Finland that hes set to continue breaking out. During 2015-16, he registered 28 goals and 31 assists for 59 points in 66 games for the Panthers. Entering his fourth season in the NHL, Barkov could be one of the most dynamic players in the league.Teammate Reilly Smith, who signed a five-year extension this summer, had his best overall NHL season in 2015-16. The 25-year-old forward posted 25 goals and 25 assists for 50 points in 82 games. Hes become a leader on and off the ice for the Panthers, who once again will rely on his production.?Second-line center Vincent Trocheck, 23, earned himself a six-year contract worth $28.5 million in July. He had 25 goals and 28 assists for 53 points in 76 games last season and looked good in the World Cup. Forward Jonathan Huberdeau, 23, posted 20 goals and 39 assists for 59 points in 76 games last season, and the Panthers rewarded him with a six-year deal worth $34.5 million during the summer. Both can be counted on to continue their development this season.PredictionThe Panthers will build on last seasons success, and now that their core of young talent has emerged as bona fide NHLers, they will again earn a postseason berth.?Third in the Atlantic. ' ' '