Justin Williams

NHL Profiles: Calgary / Carolina

Should you take a chance on drafting Jaroslav Balastik or Petr Prucha - or maybe Valtteri Filppula? What about Jussi Jokinen or Petteri Nokelainen? How did Michael Ryder and Trent Hunter perform in Sweden last season? And perhaps Denis Parshin is right for your keeper-league squad? As we count down to opening night, here are some helpful notes and insights on a wide spectrum of NHL players and prospects who toiled in Europe during the '04-5 lockout. (Miikka Kiprusoff photo by AP/Jeff McIntosh)