The initial flurry of free agents have been signed. There are still some more players that are available and it is possible that trades between teams can still take place. With the signings, there are also the inevitable freak injuries that take place. Last year, we saw this with the Philadelphia Flyers when Joel Farabee and Bobby Brink both got injured in offseason activities within weeks of each other.
There are many things to consider. In this projected lineup, we expect that Sean Couturier will be back and ready to go. He was cleared for play at the end of last season, but was not activated so he can rest up for the new season ahead.