Radim Simek

Simek doesn't stand out from an offensive perspective, as he's recorded just 18 points in 89 career games. The 28-year-old blueliner signed a four-year deal with the Sharks this offseason to play a shutdown role in their top-four, so he'll continue seeing playing time regardless of his lack of scoring numbers. Simek did contribute well physically with 91 hits and 60 blocked shots in 48 appearances last year, but fantasy managers can safely leave him on the draft board when filling out their virtual blue lines.

Sharks fans have a close eye on Simek's recovery, as he required surgery to repair both his MCL and ACL in March. This follows a rookie campaign consisting of a goal, nine assists and a plus-7 rating over 41 games for the left-shot defenseman, who earned the distinction of playoff MVP for Liberec Bili Tygri HC of the Czech league in 2016. It's clear that Simek is a special talent since he bypassed the NHL draft and required just one season with AHL San Jose, but the Sharks have plenty of depth on the blue line. Jacob Middleton and Tony Sund -- just to name a few -- figure to give Simek a run for his money in training camp.