Nick Seeler

Seeler only got into 12 NHL games last year, managing just one assist between the Wild and the Blackhawks. At 27 years old, Seeler is likely more of a depth option than a steady presence in any lineup, and that's likely the role he'll serve with the Blackhawks. He may occasionally do well enough to bump Calvin de Haan or Brent Seabrook from the top six, but it's highly unlikely Seeler makes much of a scoring impact even when he's playing. His role will almost exclusively be limited to shutdown duties on the third pairing.

The Minnesota native got his first full taste of the NHL last year, posting two goals and seven points while suiting up in 71 games. Seeler was more of a physical presence on the ice last season, blocking 116 shots and dishing out 78 hits. That offers a glimpse at the 25-year-old's skill set -- while he doesn't provide much offense, he plays a physical game and uses his solid 6-foot-2 frame to cut down time and space for opposing forwards. Expect the 26-year-old's days in the AHL to be over, but his main contributions from a fantasy perspective will come in defensive categories, not on the scoresheet.

Seeler got his first crack at the NHL last year, posting a strong plus-10 rating in 22 games but only chipping in four assists. That offers a glimpse at the 25-year-old's skill set, as while he doesn't provide much offense he plays a physical game and uses his solid 6-foot-2 frame to clear the crease and make life difficult for attackers. The Wild signed him to a three-year, one-way deal in the offseason, so his AHL days may be over, but his main contributions for Minnesota will come in PIM, hits and blocked shots, not in points.