Alexandre Texier

A back injury suffered in the last game of 2019 cost him significant playing time, but before he got hurt Texier was teasing the talent that made him a second-round pick in 2017. The 21-year-old's speed and puck handling puts plenty of pressure on the opposition defense, and while he still needs to bulk up, he doesn't seem to shy away from physical play. The offseason additions of Max Domi, Mikko Koivu and Mikhail Grigorenko could cement Texier's spot on a wing, but that likely gives him a clearer path to a top-six role, especially with Gustav Nyquist set to miss the first few months of the campaign. He's likely not on the fantasy radar yet in most formats, but Texier could supply the Columbus offense with some much-needed skill this season.

A second-round pick in 2017, Texier made his NHL debut at the end of last season as a teenager and then stayed in the lineup through the playoffs, capping his efforts with a two-goal performance in the series-clinching win over the Lightning. Blazingly fast and possessing soft hands and dazzling puck-handling skills, Texier still needs to bulk up and he has limited experience against top-end opponents, but with the team looking to inject more skill up front following the offseason departures of Artemi Panarin and others, a strong showing in training camp could win him a regular shift in Columbus as a 19-year-old.