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.