The former Red Wing has 126 games under his belt and could challenge for a spot on the team. However, barring significant injuries and a breakout season, Meech will not be fantasy relevant this season.
Through November, Pavelec was one of the best goalies in the League before falling back down to earth. His teammates believe he can be an elite starting goalie in the League so keep him in mind as a third goalie.
Gragnani looked like an excellent sleeper at the end of last season, prior to the Sabres signing Christian Ehrhoff and trading for Robyn Regehr. With the team already holding six NHL defenders, he will face an uphill battle for playing time.
Nothing to worry about here as Hecht should be back on the ice tomorrow. If you were planning on drafting the German forward, select him.
Picard will work hard to make the team but acknowledges it will be an uphill battle. In 43 games with Monteal last season, the 26-year-old scored three goals and five assists.
Certainly another encouraging sign for the fallen Crosby. With Yahoo! downgrading his O-Rank 75, draft at your own risk.
A healthy, rejuvenated Gagner could start the season as the Oilers' top line center. Bothered by injuries the past two seasons, the 22-year-old has a chance to achieve career highs if his team improves.
Potter, a favored prospect under Renney, could make the team as a seventh d-man. The AHL journeyman plays a solid, two-way game but likely will not play with any regularity or affect any fantasy hockey league.
The former 1st overall pick scored 22 goals in 65 games last season and should be expected to break 30 goals this season.
Taormina scored three goals to go along with five points in 17 games before missing the rest of the season to the aforementioned ankle injury. With Adam Larsson and Bryce Salvador expected to make the team, he could start the season in the pressbox or AHL. Regardless, the offensive-minded defenseman fit into the team's system and should be a player to watch for in the future.
The former fourth overall pick scored 6 goals and 24 points in 77 games with the Manchester Monarchs -- not exactly lighting the lamp at an elite level. Nevertheless, Hickey could be one of those late bloomers who perform better at the higher level.
While we all hold our breathe when Justin Williams gets hurt, he probably just has a common cold and will be held out for precautionary measures.
Suter scored 4 goals and 39 points in 70 games last season while adding stellar defense. There is no reason to believe he can't come near those totals with added offensive pressure on him.
Spaling scored 8 goals and 14 points in his first full NHL season, toiling mostly on the lower lines. After a strong postseason, he may be a candidate to push for more playing time.
Foster has been fantasy relevant in the past but watched his play fall off the map with the Oilers last season. Nevertheless, he still posted over 7 goals for the fourth time in his career so there is something left in the tank.
Holland likely won't make the team out of training camp as he continues to hone his two-way play. The former 15th overall will likely become a defensive specialist if he ever makes the big club.
Girardi also represents a good deal of the team's defensive success, becoming a second goaltender of sorts. The two-way defender missed only two games last season despite a malady of injuries; we think he'll be OK.
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.
After finishing the '09-'10 campaign with a 2.13 GAA, LaBarbera regressed back to his career averages with a 3.26 GAA. While the Coyotes are calling it a battle, LaBarbera hasn't started more than 40 games since '07-'08.
Mike Smith played decently in his brief playoff duties, leading most to believe he would be handed the starting job. However, it appears he will battle the veteran backup for playing time.
