Stafford will remain in the AHL, where he has no fantasy hockey value.
Nokelainen figures to play on the fourth line in Montreal.
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This move clears the Wild from demoting an NHL-ready player while the Dallas Stars climb closer to the salary cap floor. Don't expect too much from the second-generation player as he only scored 23 goals over 286 NHL games.

This trade was simply done for salary cap purposes as the Flyers were at the 50-contract maximum following the failed Blair Betts waiver claim. Don't expect Legein to play in the NHL this season.
The AHL defenseman has no fantasy hockey value.

Cumiskey should see bottom pairing minutes with the Ducks. He scored a goal and eight points over 18 games last season but probably won't see much PP time.

Steckel should add some much needed depth to the team's center depth.
