Petrecki, 23, also signed a one-year, two-way deal (worth $650,00).
Petrecki isn't fantasy relevant.
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Sheppard, 24, signed a one-year, two-way deal worth $825,000.
Sheppard isn't fantasy relevant.
Goalie Start
There's no question who's No. 1 in net in Anaheim. Boudreau tells media it can tweet that Jonas Hiller will start Sat in Vancouver.
Hiller is 8-4-3 with a 3.03 GAA and a .906 SV% in his career against the Canucks
Goalie Start
Jaroslav Halak starts tomorrow #stlblues
In Halak's 7 career starts against the Red Wings he has a 2-4-1 record with a 4.16 GAA and .876 SV%.
Line Change
Stars still working to get Jamie Benn signed, but it looks like there's a good chance he will miss opener Saturday.
Bad news for owners who drafted Benn expecting him to be on the ice improving on his numbers from last season. (71GP-26G-37A-63PTS). Monitor this situation closely because you'll want to get Benn out of your lineup if he isn't playing. However he is a must-start once he signs.
Goalie Start
Kari Lehtonen in goal Saturday.
Lehtonen is 5-2-4 in his career against the Coyotes, to go along with a 2.18 GAA and .928 SV%.
Bertuzzi out for opener, Wings hope he will be ready for second game at Columbus. He has sore groin.
Bertuzzi's fantasy value is not what it once was, but he's probably good for about 20-25 points this year and a good +/-.
One year deal at 800,000 for Wade Redden with Blues.
It's unclear what his role in St Louis will be, and if Redden will be able to return to his old ways.
Goalie Start
Cam Ward will start opener.
Ward is 13-9-2 with a 2.88 GAA and a .904 SV% in his career against the Panthers.
McDonald missed last night's scrimmage with the flu, is on the ice this morning.
Looks like McDonald will be ready for the season opener Saturday against the Red Wings. He is a gamble in fantasy leagues because he's had a hard time staying healthy throughout his career.
Goalie Start
Henrik Lundqvist will start Saturday.
In Lundqvist's 27 career games against the Bruins he is 19-6-2 with a 1.53 GAA, .947 SV% and 6 shutouts. Start him with confidence.
Goalie Start
Michel Therrien confirmed that Carey Price will play in Saturday night's game.
Price has 19 career GP against the Maple Leafs. He holds a 10-8-1 record with a 2.38 GAA, 926 SV% and 3 shutouts.
Call up / Send down
Tim Connolly cleared waivers.
It appears Connolly will be playing in the AHL for the Marlies. He isn't fantasy relevant.
Call up / Send down
After an impressive training camp, Matt Dumba is sticking with the Wild.
Keep an eye on Dumba. He has tremendous fantasy upside if he earns enough minutes and sticks with the WIld after the first five games.
Waiver Move
Winnipeg claims James Wright (FLA).
Wright isn't fantasy relevant.
Goalie Start
#Caps Oates confirms that Braden Holtby will start opening night vs #TBLightning
Holtby has 1 career game in which he didn't start. However he came in and didn't allow a goal. 21 saves on 21 shots. Career 1-0-0 against the Lightning.
Call up / Send down
Matt Frattin and Morgan Rielly are final Leafs cuts
Neither are fantasy relevant.
Call up / Send down
Grigorenko’s skating with Ville Leino and Steve Ott, a sign he could be in the lineup Sunday afternoon against Philadelphia.
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.
Call up / Send down
The Montreal Canadiens are giving rookies Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher a chance to prove themselves in the NHL.
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.
Injury
Plekanec is back on the ice today after missing yesterday.
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.
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