Anthony Bitetto

Bitetto spent most of the season as a healthy scratch, playing in just 32 games and finishing with a goal and two assists for the Predators. On the rare occasion that he did suit up, he was paired with either Matt Irwin or Yannick Weber to comprise the third defensive pair, averaging 13:26 of ice time. Bitetto signed a one-year contract extension in January, ensuring he will be back in a similar role with the Preds next season. As one of the depth defensemen, he does not warrant much fantasy consideration.

An assortment of injuries limited Bitetto to just 29 games in 2016-17, although he did record seven assists over that span. This season, a healthy Bitetto is expected to compete for a spot on the Preds' third defensive pairing. Furthermore, we'd say his chances are pretty good with Ryan Ellis (knee) on the shelf until January, although he will have to beat out the likes of Yannick Weber, Alexandre Carrier and Petter Granberg to do it. Feel free to take a flyer on Bitetto in the late, late rounds of fantasy drafts this year.