Burish was an incredibly valuable player to the Stars last season despite only eight goals and 14 points. They will continue to take it easy on him when the games don't matter. While he plays a bruising style on the ice, his PIM do not translate to fantasy hockey as he only registered 91 and 107 respectively over the past two seasons.
Sounds like the second-line pivot will be healthy for the season opener. Benn scored 22 goals and 56 points in only his second NHL season. He will be relied on to help anchor the second line this season and should play alongside sniper Loui Eriksson.
Excellent news as we expected Morrow to miss a few games. Last season the top line left wing potted 33 goals and 56 points. Expect a similar output mixed with 60+ PIM this season if he stays healthy.
Good news for the Stars, who already have their captain listed as day-to-day. Last season Eriksson scored 27 goals and 73 points, hitting 70 for the second consecutive season. Expect a slight drop in production should he remain on the second line.
No immediate fantasy hockey value while on waivers.
Hunter should provide a veteran presence on the revamped third line. Last season he only produced four points in 17 games but topped 10 goals six times and 20 goals twice over his seven-year career. Look for him to pot at least 10 if fully healthy.
Not good news for the young blue-liner. Muzzin registered an assist in last season's 11-game tryout. Avoid until he proves himself healthy and worthy of a NHL job.
Last season, Westgarth found his way into 56 games, registering three assists with 105 PIM. He figures to be a decent source for PIM.
Lundin has been out all preseason and is the least likely to be ready for the season opener. Last season he scored a goal and 12 points for Guy Boucher and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Look for him to provide decent defensive play without lighting the lamp with any frequency.
The Wild can afford to rest their second liner during meaningless games. Cullen scored 12 goals and 39 points last season -- his first with his hometown team. Expect somewhere between 40 and 50 points over a full year for the versatile powerplay specialist.
The gritty forward should be ready for Game 1. Last season he posted a career high 19 goals and 34 points -- totals he could hit if he remains on the third line. Nevertheless, he remains a player who will miss some games every year due to his style of play.
When Kampfer returns, he will have a spot on the team's roster. Last season, the Ann Arbor, MI native scored three goals and 16 points in 22 games with the Providence Bruins and five goals and 10 points with the Bruins. He likely won't hold too much fantasy hockey value this season unless he again sees regular playing time with Zdeno Chara.
The native of Yugoslavia was expected to make the team in a checking role or as as spare forward. In 19 games last season, Mursak managed to score on goal for the Red Wings. Don't expect much fantasy value this season with a 40-game maximum.
Clearly nothing serious or Datsyuk would be held out of the exhibition game. Last season he scored 23 goals and 59 points in 56 games and looked like a Hart Trophy finalist before succumbing to injury. Feel free taking him as early as the late first round.
Great news for those invested in Stuart. Last season he scored three goals and 20 points while playing primarily next to Nicklas Lidstrom. He figures to play alongside Niklas Kronwall to begin the season.
Commodore's injury likely prevents him from making the team as a starting defender. The rugged blueliner scored two goals and six points in 20 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets last season. He likely holds limited fantasy hockey value despite playing on a powerhouse.
No way to gauge the extent of his injury. Last season he scored six goals and 26 points but sits behind Kevin Shattenkirk and Alex Pietrangelo on the depth chart. Stay tuned for a further update.
Boychuk did not make the team out of training camp but should be one of the first call-ups. Last season he scored 22 goals and 65 points through 60 games with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL, indicating he is very close to NHL ready. Keep an eye out for the former 14th overall pick at some point this season.
Sutter played a more defensive role last season, centering the third line. He should improve his offensive output to the 40 point range with more PP time. The subtraction of Erik Cole should give him a nice opening.
Good to know Perreault still has a chance of making the team. The diminutive pivot showed in the past he is capable of producing, in spurts, at the NHL level but don't select him until he makes the team.
