Injuries and trades have opened the door for a handful of prospects to get their opportunity at the NHL level, such as the injury to Jonathan Tavares with the Islanders.
Injuries to Pascal Dupuis and Mikko Koivu have opened the door for youngsters in Pittsburgh and Minnesota, respectively, to assume greater roles with the parent club.
In a new feature, Kevin Pedersen examines some of the call-ups who have recently arrived in the NHL and what fantasy owners can expect from them.