Anders Lee’s Islanders contract status is being watched as Mathieu Darche favors a patient start to the season. Lee remains the captain with a year left, and there’s no urgency to re-sign yet, leaving fantasy managers to monitor early-season roles. Separately, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes sparked talk of a potential future pairing, while Luke Hughes and Dougie Hamilton enter the broader roster chatter. Calgary Flames’ rumored roster-flexibility adds another layer for speculative moves and value targets.