Grigorenko wasn't expected to make the team this year, so he must have had a great camp. He is a big body that plays even bigger than his 6'3" frame. He still has room to grow as well, but wait and see how he translates his game from camp to live action before rushing to the waiver wire.
Galchenyuk has tons of skill and upside. Playing on the Habs second line with veterans Gionta and Plekanec is going to help his development. The sky is the limit for him. If you're in a keeper league, Galchenyuk is a great option.
Plekanec will start the season on the Habs second line with Galchenyuk and Gionta. With the combination of speed, skill and experience on this line they could make some early fantasy noise if they play well together.
After spending much of camp alongside Letang, Despres was on the third defense pairing with Engelland in final day of practice. His fantasy value has definitely decreased since yesterday.
Visnovsky won't be fantasy relevant until he returns to the Islanders and his suspension is lifted.
Price is still expected to play on tomorrow against the Leafs.
Atkinson appears like he will be ready for the season opener on Saturday. He is poised for a solid fantasy season on the Blue Jacket's top line.
Kovalev isn't the player he used to be but still has some skill and brings experience to the Panthers. Keep an eye on him, he could make some fantasy noise.
In his 4 career start against the Wild, Varlamov has a 4-0-0 record with a 1.00 GAA, a .962 SV% and 1 shutout.
Kulikov scores 28 points in 56 games last season for the Panthers and is their 2nd best fantasy defenseman (behind Campbell). Kulikov is still young and has tremendous upside.
If Kassian plays with the Sedin twins it gives him a significant boost in fantasy value. He would provide some toughness and protection for the twins, but he is no slouch when it comes to scoring. Keep an eye on him, if he starts with the Sedin's he is worth an add.
Despres was a healthy scratch in the AHL during the lockout... But has the tools to be a good fantasy option. Especially playing for the Penguins and alongside one of fantasy's top D-men in Letang.
Kopitar continues to progress faster than expected. He could return to the Kings soon. He's an elite talent, if you still have your draft get him before he falls.
Svatos is not fantasy relevant until he finds a team.
Conacher had 80 points in 75 games in the AHL last year and 28 in 36 during the lockout, is expected to play alongside Vincent Lecavalier and Teddy Purcell on the Lightning's 2nd line. If he gets off to a hot start and sticks with the this line he could be a good fantasy pickup. Keep an eye on him.
If Boychuk start the season with Eric Staal and Alexander Semin he could be in for a hot start. He had 16 goals and 16 assists in 37 games in the AHL during the lockout. Keep an eye on the former 1st round pick, you might like what you see.
Obviously both players don't have any fantasy value now, but these are both names you should keep an eye on in the future.
After Bennett saw some time in camp on a line with Malkin and Neal he has been sent back to the AHL. He is no longer fantasy relevant.
Aucoin isn't relevant in fantasy.
After the Blue Jackets cut Tim Erixon and Boone Jenner, it was made apperent that Johansen had made the team. Johansen could be CBJ's #1 center this season which opens the door for him to have solid season. Keep an eye on the 20 year-old.
