Sounds like Fisher will be right behind the beginning of the season. Last season, the team's number one center scored 19 goals and 36 points. He should at least match those totals with a full season under coach Barry Trotz.
Bouillon has still not taken practice with any of his teammates but it is certainly a step in the right direction. Last season, he scored a goal and 10 points with the Preds before succumbing to the C word. Don't expect too much from the 5'8" defender.
Sounds like Nolan will either try his luck with another team or retire.
With Rome out, the Canucks will once again need to test their depth on the blue line. Last season, Rome scored a goal and five points through 56 games with the President's Trophy winners. Look for a combination of Keith Ballard, Chris Tanev and Andrew Alberts to fill the gap.
Pinizotto's injury will clear a role for Aaron Volpatti or Mike Duco. The center scored 17 goals and 42 points last season with the Hershey Bears while adding 178 PIM. His role would likely be more defensive with his fantasy hockey value centered around his penalty totals.
Baumgartner likely does not make the team, which makes his fantasy hockey value minimal.
His coach, Randy Carlyle, was not pleased with Jacques' actions. If he actually earned a playing spot the former Oiler would have played left wing on the fourth line. He holds no fantasy value.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
Nodl was recently lauded for his poor play, leading to speculation he wouldn't even make the team. The Vienna, Austria scored 11 goals and 22 points last season as a rookie. At this point, those numbers look close to his ceiling as he won't get any top-line playing time.
van Riemsdyk remains one of the team's long term investments which means they will play it safe with their budding power forward. Last season, the 22-year-old scored 21 goals and 40 points but showed his true strength in the playoffs. Expect a breakout performance from this top liner.
The term day-to-day implies Schenn is not out for a long time. Last season he only posted two assists in his eight-game stint with the LA Kings but is expected to make the team and produce more with the Flyers. Expect him to center the third line.
Sounds like the rugged winger is OK and should be back on the ice shortly. Hartnell scored 25 goals and 49 points last season for the Flyers, accruing 142 PIM in the process. Expect similar production across the board playing alongside Daniel Briere.
With Lydman out, the team probably would have used Cam Fowler or Francois Beauchemin in his place. The Finnish defender scored three goals and 25 points last season while sporting a plus-32 rating. He could rack up the plus/minus again if he proves healthy and stays with the Corey Perry- Bobby Ryan - Ryan Getzlaf troika.
Good news for Beleskey, who battled injuries all last season. The 23-year-old proved in the past he can fill the back of the net when he scored 11 goals in 60 games back in 2009-2010. With most of the team's youngsters under-performing in training camp, expect Beleskey to earn a role.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the WHL.
