Jordan Staal will miss at least a couple more months thanks to an injury he suffered last season - but he is not the only important player that will miss Opening Night.
Travis Zajac finds himself in a prime position between two 80-point scorers on New Jersey's top line. Find out who else is up and down in the opening edition of the Barometer.
Jeff Carter is one of the many talented Flyers forwards on their Top 9 - but can he get enough ice time to justify his ADP? Peter Maingot discusses this and more in his Atlantic Division review.
Shane Doan once again will be a mainstay of the Coyotes' first line. Peter Maingot breaks down who else will be among the top forwards for Phoenix and the other teams in the Pacific Division.