Mark Seidel did not hesitate for a second. "You'll see some surprises," the Erie Otters' assistant general manager said Thursday, referring to the potential for new faces on this season's roster. Several young prospects have caught the attention of club officials. Three free-agent goaltenders, including Erie native John Mioduszewski, 2005 draft picks Samuel Coyne and Shayne Taylor, free-agent defenseman Mark Liambas and others have pushed their way into the picture. At least a couple could push their way onto the roster. That has club officials excited, and rightfully so. This team needs an infusion of energy. It needs new faces, and new blood. The Otters need a new direction, because they headed south in the four seasons since winning the 2001-02 OHL championship. This club is starting over. That means starting from the bottom and building up, even if it means casting aside certain veterans. Don't be surprised if that happens between now and the Sept. 22 season opener in Windsor. Which prospects should stay? Which veterans should they replace? Let me know at victor.fernandes@timesnews.com.