Fraser probably will not be ready for the start of the season. The 26-year-old scored three goals and five points last season while mostly playing on the fourth line. He is guaranteed to have no fantasy value.
Richardson has filled in admirably on the top two lines but probably is behind Scott Parse on the depth chart. Last season, the versatile forward scored seven goals and 19 points. He probably won't make an impact in fantasy hockey with a career high of 14 goals.
Plante probably starts the season in Oklahoma City but could see some NHL playing time due to injuries. The stay-at-home defender scored two goals and 17 points in 73 games in the AHL last season. If he makes the NHL, he would likely be deployed in a shutdown role and won't affect your fantasy team unless you own an Edmonton goalie.
Lupul will get the first crack at the top line but could be replaced by any of the team's top prospects. The former 7th overall pick scored nine goals and 18 points in his first 28 games as a Leaf. He could be an interesting pickup in deeper leagues as he has three 20-goal seasons on his resume.
With Roman Josi injured, Ellis has a good chance of making the team. The former 11th overall pick scored 24 goals and a resounding 100 points last season in the OHL. He could replace Cody Franson nicely on the bottom pairing.
Spaling looks to be coming along nicely. The team playing it safe with their young forward indicates they are serious about using him in the regular season.
Glennie likely needs more seasoning before making the team but the organization is sitting him out in order to prevent further injury. In four games with the Texas Stars of the AHL. the former Brandon Wheat King was held pointless. Expect at least one year of seasoning with their affiliate.
Again just precautionary at this point in the preseason. Morrow scored 33 goals and 56 points while adding 76 PIM. Look for a similar season as he mans the top line with Michael Ryder and Mike Ribeiro.
With four seasons in North America, Tikhonov should be more-than-ready. Last season, the former 28th overall pick only scored 10 goals and 33 points with the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL. At this point he seems slated for a bottom-line role.
The slick, puck-moving defenseman continues to tease the hockey world by staying with the big club. While we believe he certainly is a very talented youngster, the numbers game in Carolina could eventually lead to his demotion. Regardless, a 9-game tryout would not be unexpected.
Concussions generally aren't recovered from in a week, so the jury will remain out here. If healthy, Eager should have another Eager-like season, agitating and fighting by trade. The 27-year-old has averaged 120 PIM or more over the last three seasons.
Likely just a precautionary measure for the Bruins' top line center. The Czech native scored 13 goals and 62 points last season for the team. He figures to have similar value to any elite playmaker with another full, healthy season.
Likely just a precautionary measure for the Bruins' newest defender. Last season the puck-moving defenseman posted 11 goals and 40 points with the Carolina Hurricanes. He figures to output similar production in his first season in Beantown.
Another name to add to an endless list of prospects ready to make the jump to the NHL. Last season he scored 16 goals and 40 points in 43 games for the University of North Dakota. If he makes the big club, he is likely to play a more defensive role.
That was Niemi's response to playing opening night. With Antero Niittymaki already out, the two options for the Sharks are then Thomas Greiss or Harri Sateri.
Vlasic should be fine in a few days and paired with Brent Burns. The former QMJHL standout could see his best offensive season while paired with the team's new offensive weapon. Three years ago, Vlasic experienced a career year while paired with Rob Blake, more terrorizing but comparable defender.
Holtby would hold fantasy value if he got the call back to Washington as he went 10-2-2 with a 1.79 GAA and .934 save percentage in 14 starts last season. Keep an eye out for him, and if called up, make sure you can grab him quickly.
Acquired in an offseason trade from the New Jersey Devils, Rolston was supposed to help anchor the third line and man a point on the second PP unit. The 38-year-old scored 14 goals and 34 points last season with the team that drafted him. Until healthy, you should probably avoid him in most mixed leagues.
With Zajac out, Josefsen gets the first crack at centering Ilya Kovalchuk. The former 20th overall pick scored three goals and 10 points last season for the Devils, breaking his arm in the middle of the season. He could be incredibly valuable this season should he succeed in his new role.
The former Guelph Storm standout certainly helped his standing with the organization, vaulting himself above top prospects like Emerson Etem and Kyle Palmieri.
