Skille, 28, had just six goals and two assists in 45 games with the Blue Jackets last season. Skille has amassed 61 points (30G / 31A) in 239 career NHL games between the Blackhawks, Panthers and Blue Jackets.
Meszaros, 29, had 14 points (7G / 7A) in 60 games with the Sabres last season. The former first-round pick has totalled 238 points (63G / 175A) in 645 games in his career with the Senators, Lightning, Flyers, Bruins and Sabres.
Gustavsson was limited to just seven games last year because of a shoulder injury and concussion concerns. The emergence of Petr Mrazek ended his days with the Red Wings, but he finds himself in Boston where he will try to land a job as Tuukka Rask’s backup. He will compete with Malcolm Subban and Jeremy Smith for that spot.
Visnovsky, 39, has missed more games than he has played over the last two seasons. Overall he has totalled eight goals and 23 assists (31 points) in 77 games. Visnovsky will have to beat out David Rundblad or Trevor van Riemsdyk for a spot in the Blackhawks’ opening night lineup.
Vasilevskiy underwent vascular surgery to remove a blood clot near his collarbone on September 3rd, but returned to the ice this afternoon. Vasilevskiy is expected to miss 2-3 months from the date of his surgery, which would put him on target to return in early-November at the earliest. Ray Emery was brought in on a professional tryout to potentially serve as Ben Bishop’s backup while Vasilevskiy is on the shelf.
Gomez had 34 points (7G / 27A) in 58 games with the Devils last season. Gomez was signed after it was announced that Patrik Berglund would miss four months after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Hejda, 37, had one goal and 12 assists (13 points) in 81 games with the Avalanche last season. He has averaged three goals and 14 assists (17 points) per 82 games throughout his NHL career—so he is not a fantasy relevant blueliner even if he signs with the defending Stanley Cup Champions.
Paille has spent the last five and a half seasons in Boston, but will look to make the Blackhawks roster in training camp. He is not an offensive threat, registering just 172 points (85G / 87A) in 570 career games.
With Andrei Vasilevskiy going down for 2-3 months because of a blood clot, the Lightning have brought Emery in to potentially back Ben Bishop up until Vasilevskiy is ready to return. If Emery isn’t signed to the team, look for Kristers Gudlevskis to become the backup.
Glencross had seven points (4G / 3A) in 18 games after being acquired by the Capitals last season. He spent the previous six and a half seasons with the Flames, but played an average of just 65 games per season over than span. He has battled injury concerns, but has averaged 37 goals (17G / 20A) per 65 games.
Boys, 33, collected 14 goals and 24 assists (38 points) in 78 games with the Panthers last season. Boyes has a career high of 72 points (2008-09) but has averaged 18 goals and 26 assists (44 points) per 82 games in the last three seasons. The Maple Leafs are thin upfront, so they have brought in a number of veteran forwards to compete for a roster spot.
Setoguchi, 28, had zero points in 12 games with the Flames and just 10 points (3G / 7A) in 19 games with Adirondack (AHL) in 2014-15. The Maple Leafs are thin upfront, so they have brought in a number of veteran forwards to compete for a roster spot.
Fleischmann, 31, spent time with the Panthers and Ducks in 2014-15. In total, he amassed eight goals, 19 assists (27 points) in 66 games. He will look to crack a Canadiens team that is loaded with young wingers.
Wilson, 28, started his professional career with the Flames’ organization back in 2008-09. He has spent the last six seasons with the Avalanche, but is back with the Flames organization on a pro tryout. Last year he was limited to three games because of injury. He has 67 career points (7G / 60A) in 230 games.
Roy split time with the Predators and Oilers in 2014-15. He didn’t produce in Nashville, but was great after being acquired by Edmonton. In 46 games with the Oilers, the 32-year-old registered 11 goals and 11 assists. He will look to beat out the likes of Jay Beagle and Michael Latta for the third or fourth line centre role in Washington.
Nordstrom, 23, had three assists in 38 games with the Blackhawks last year. In 23 contests with the Hawks’ AHL affiliate in Rockford he had 16 points (9G / 7A). He will likely land a bottom six role with his new club.
Versteeg had 14 goals and 20 assists (34 points) in 61 games with the Blackhawks last season. He has amassed 275 career points (116G / 159A) in 473 career NHL games between the Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Flyers and Panthers. This trade should help Versteeg's fantasy value as he will likely land a top six role in Carolina.
Clowe has suffered four concussions in the last two seasons and doctors have recommended that he does not play again. The last time Clowe has played was November 6th, 2014 and has likely been forced into retirement. He is expected to sit on longterm injured reserve throughout the remainder of his three-year, $14.55 million contract.
Schlemko, 28, did not record a point in 19 games with the Calgary Flames last season. In 231 career NHL games, Schlmeko has 50 points (9G / 41A) and 84 penalty minutes.
Ferland, 23, had just five points (2G / 3A) in 26 games with the Flames last regular season, but played very well in the postseason racking up three goals and two assists in just nine games. His one-way deal paves the way for Ferland to make the 2015-16 opening day roster.
