Rinne struggled in the KHL during the lockout but fantasy owners shouldn't worry. You know what you're getting with Rinne, a lot of games played, consistent wins and numbers close what he had last year (2.39 GAA and .923 SV%)
Edler had his best season of his career last year. He is poised to continue his strong play this season. It wouldn't be outlandish to expect 30 points out of Edler in this season.
Rask is a great talent and is finally getting his shot as an NHL starter. Boston is one of the NHL's best teams making Rask one of the top fantasy goalie options.
Plekanec will play so if he is one of your better forwards, get him in the lineup.
Lindback has the luxury of playing on one of the NHL's highest scoring teams. He has the potential to be a #1 fantasy goalie if everything goes right. Keep an eye on him, he could be a great pickup.
The 37 year old goalie usually posts a worthwhile GAA and SV% but he won't get you very many Wins playing on Long Island. He is towards the bottom of the tier 2 fantasy goalies.
Lindback has the luxury of playing on one of the NHL's highest scoring teams. He has the potential to be a #1 fantasy goalie if everything goes right. Keep an eye on him, he could be a great pickup.
The Blackhawks should be a good team this season, but the inconsistent play from Crawford last season leaves fantasy owners worried about whether or not he is a good fantasy option. I like Crawford more as a #2 fantasy goalie than a #1 but he also has a lot of upside given the skill of the team he plays on.
Varlamov is up for a tough task if the Wild offense is as powerful as anticipated.
Backstrom is expected to split his fair share with Harding.
Briere is a strong fantasy option when healthy. Make sure to get him out of your lineup for this weekend.
Brodeur enters his final season, and by making the Finals last year still has people believing he has what it takes. Brodeur is probably closer to a #2 goalie option this season than he is to a #1. An alright option but I would look elsewhere.
Schroeder isn't fantasy relevant.
Bégin isn't fantasy relevant.
No real surprise here. Kopitar was expected to miss the start of the season. Monitor his status going forward and get him in your lineup as soon as he is ready to go.
In Anderson's 12 career starts against Winnipeg he is 8-2-2 with a 2.55 GAA and .931 SV%.
Henrique had an amazing rookie regular season and then an even more impressive playoff run. If you have room to stash him on your roster until he is healthy, I think it would be a good idea. He should have no problem producing once he returns.
Versteeg was one of fantasy hockey's best players at the start of last season posting 38 points in the first 38 games, but then him and his line mates went cold. The potential for a point-per-game season is there but that seems like a stretch. When healthy get him in your lineup, monitor his status as game time approaches tomorrow.
White isn't fantasy relevant.
Eaves isn't fantasy relevant.
