Noah Juulsen

Juulsen, a first-round pick (26th overall) in 2015, earned his first appearance on the Canadiens' Opening Night roster last season. The 22-year-old was placed on Montreal's second pairing, and quickly established himself as a physical force, averaging more than three thumps per game before suffering a facial fracture that limited him to 21 appearances and actually threatened his career for a time. Injuries have, unfortunately, been a major theme for Juulsen since being drafted. The 22-year-old was given a clean bill of health in April, but there's still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what can be expected of him this year. He was a regular member of the Habs' second penalty-killing unit last campaign, which suggests he's already earned the trust of coach Claude Julien, but fantasy owners would be wise to wait and see how he fares during the first few weeks of the season before deciding whether he's worth a waiver claim.