There's an outside chance that Henrique could be available in January so this shouldn't impact his draft position - should the season start in January.
This is more of an immediate blow to the Canada WJC team than the Blue Jackets who may not have even called up Murray this season. Murray will still be looked on as a contributor in the 2013-14 season.
Cowen is coming off a B fantasy season for the Sens but won't be able to contribute if there is any season in 2012-13. Consider him a minor 2013-14 sleeper.
The injury was sustained in mid-November but Filppula still wouldn't be ready to play until January at the earliest.
Leclaire wasn't expected to factor into the Jackets' goaltending this season.
There is uncertainty surrounding whether or not Geoffrion will ever be able to suit up again after this serious head injury. Keep an eye on the prospect for hopes that he makes a full recovery.
Rask is expected to lead the Bruins this season so the injury is one to keep an eye on if you are drafting soon.
We may not have NHL in 4-6 weeks so this could not impact a potential NHL season.
The move gives the Wings another offensive blueliner for the powerplay, when healthy.
Semin latches onto another 1-year contract with hopes of regaining the scoring prowess that he once saw with the Caps. The improving Hurricanes will foster an environment where could emerge as the team's top scoring forward. Look for him near the top of our ranks this preseason.
Dubinsky was a fantasy disappointment last season but has an opportunity to emerge as a prominent scoring forward with the Blue Jackets. He's basically all they've got.
In the much anticipated trade, Nash gets to go to a Rangers team looking to not only get tougher down low, but also create one of the top scoring lines in the East. Nash's potential to produce with other big money Rangers acquisitions - Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik - will significantly benefit the Rangers' Cup hopes and your fantasy team. Reminder that Gaborik is out for the first few months of the year recovering from surgery.
It's a low-risk move for both the Caps and Wolski that could pay out huge dividends. Wolski has shown flashes of his offensive ability in the past but injuries have limited his output in recent years. If Wolski finds himself fortunate enough to be at RW on the Caps' top line, he could be a great FA pick up.
Suter was the second most coveted defender and joins Parise in Minnesota. Suter's fantasy stock should remain just about where it was with Nashville.
Parise, the most coveted free agent of the 2012 offseason, signs a $98-million deal, 13-year deal with his hometown and joins a Wild team that has shown limited offensive potential in the past.
Jagr is an interesting addition to the re-tooling Stars. His skills appeared to be declining last season but could still be a mid-tier winger if he holds on to a top-six role with the Stars.
This paves the way for Richard Bachman to be Lehtonen's backup.
The Devils still retain the rights for the young winger.
Tough to see Hudler finding more opportunity to score in Calgary than in Detroit.
Jokinen should see find himself part of the offense in Winnipeg but with the Jets' balanced approach, we don't see him standing out much.
