Clarkson, who seemed poised for a breakout campaign last season, regressed offensively while playing mostly on the fourth line. If he plays consistently on the second line, he could pot 20 goals and rack up over 100 PIM.
Josefson struggled to center Kovalchuk last season but will get another chance with his new coach. Expect an improvement from his three goals and 10 points of last season.
Tedenby struggled last season under coach Jacques Lemaire but gets a clean slate with his new coach. Expect big things from the former 24th overall pick, sooner rather than later.
Palmieri received a cup of coffee last season, flanking Ilya Kovalchuk for most of it. His 9 goals showed his ability to light the lamp at the NHL level but won't be enough to grab in mixed leagues.
The Devils may deploy a 'kid line' with Travis Zajac slightly depleting the team's depth. The former Windsor Spitfire scored 25 goals and 50 points with the team's AHL affiliate Albany Devils.
Staal is dealing with concussion-like symptoms. a phrase the hockey world has grown to know all too well. The Rangers will play it safe with their alternate captain as he represents a great deal of their, and Henrik Lundqvist's, defensive success.
Zuccarello looks to make the NHL out of camp and stick for the entire season. The former SEL MVP posted decent totals as a rookie -- 6 goals, 23 points in 42 games.
With Marc Staal already injured, Sauer will be held out for precautionary measures. While he helps keep pucks out of the net, his fantasy value remains limited.
As an integral part of the team's identity and PK, they likely will let him rest in the early going. Prust played through a variety of injuries last season, so expect him to gut through a sore shoulder.
Feel more-than-safe crossing McIlrath off your draft sheet.
Stalock earned a shot with the team last season while Antero Niittymaki was sidelined but likely falls down the depth chart with Thomas Greiss returning to North America.
Keith could return to Norris Trophy contention -- when he posted 14 goals an 69 points two seasons ago. Feel free to draft him according to his ADP, you will be upset if you don't.
Mueller continues his long road towards recovery. It is no surprise we are high on the former 8th overall pick, draft accordingly.
Harding missed all of last season following an offseason injury. With Niklas Backstrom relatively injury prone and coming off his shortest season, Harding could see a bevy of playing time. His .915 career save percentage indicates he may be worth a look.
Latendresse looked like a potential 30-goal scorer last season prior to his injury. If healthy, he could be a good sleeper for deeper leagues.
Cheechoo continues to work hard in yet another comeback attempt. Nevertheless, wait until he actually makes the NHL before going out and drafting the former 50-goal scorer.
Thomas enters this season healthy, opposed to last year where he was still recovering from offseason hip surgery. Although he was dominant last season, we still highly recommend drafting Tuukka Rask in a later round as a handcuff.
Sounds like Wolski gets the first crack at the top-line LW spot. Despite scoring only 12 goals last season, the former 21st overall pick is only one season removed from a 23-goal, 65-point campaign.
Kadri will begin the season centering the third line, effectively taking offensive pressure off his young shoulders. He remains the team's number one prospect according to Hockey's Future so he is still a bluechipper despite his checking-line assignment.
Bozak struggled offensively last season, finishing with 15 goals but a minus-29 rating as the team's top-line center. He feels more comfortable as the third line center, which should help his counting stats but likely not his fantasy value.
