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Losing a top-line winger for up to four months is not the way a hockey team or fantasy hockey team wants to start the season. Jonathan Huberdeau, the still-developing young leader of the Florida Panthers, is out three to four months after being cut on the ankle in a game on Saturday. Its devastating for a Panthers top line that has been dominant ever since Jaromir Jagr joined Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov at the 2015 trade deadline.Normally wed say this was a bummer for Huberdeau owners, but that they can run out and get Nick Bjugstad and everything will be OK until Huberdeau heals up. Unfortunately, the Panthers also announced that Bjugstad will be out for the first month of the season with a broken hand. This is not a great start for the Panthers.Bjugstad would have been the likely choice to leapfrog the second line of Jussi Jokinen, Vincent Trocheck and Reilly Smith, as they have too much chemistry to bust them up for an injury replacement. Instead, at least for now, Jonathan Marchessault - a new Panthers forward, who joins them from the Tampa Bay Lightning - finished Saturdays game on the top line. Unless the team finds a different solution, expect Marchessault to open the campaign next to Barkov and Jagr, giving him a shot at deep-league value if you are in need of a forward.However, only deep-league fantasy owners will need to look internally at the Panthers for a replacement, as there are bound to be better options available. Just dont forget to look for Bjugstad in November, as Huberdeau will still have at least two months on the shelf at that point and Bjugstad is a former 24-goal scorer who would thrive with a chance on the top line again.At the same time, fantasy owners have to remember not to panic when there isnt enough decision to make a clear decision with an injury. While the Panthers announced that Huberdeau would be out a specific amount of time, all we know about Sidney Crosby is that he has a concussion. He might be ready for the start of the season this week; he might miss time, as he did in 2011 and 2012. We just dont know. While Huberdeau can be downgraded in our rankings, Crosby gets to maintain his elite position because he very well could be just fine.Yes, its a bit scary for his owners, especially any who had him on the roster through his issues in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons, when he played only 63 games of a possible 163. But with the only confirmed news that Crosby has a concussion, we shouldnt overreact. If this turns into an ongoing issue, it should be clear that Evgeni Malkin vaults into the top five fantasy producers if Crosby is off the ice for an extended period of time. Thats what happened last time, when Malkin exploded for 50 goals, 109 points and more shots than Alex Ovechkin in the 2011-12 season.Forwards rising and fallingTaylor Hall, LW, New Jersey Devils (up 16 spots to No. 40): Things were a mess in Edmonton, and they are slowly being cleaned up, but there is no denying that Hall played for some bad teams. In going over the projections for the season again, Hall seems way too low. Given that he is just two seasons removed from a 27-goal, 80-point campaign (in 75 games, no less) on what was a bad Oilers team, the ceiling should be a bit higher for a winger that will be motivated to prove he is a dynamic scorer in the NHL. The chemistry boost from joining his former junior hockey linemate Adam Henrique, who is coming off a career-best season, should only help fuel Hall toward new career highs.Milan Lucic, LW, Edmonton Oilers (up 27 spots to No. 63): Speaking of new faces in new places who continue to shine as we are given more time to reflect, Lucic is going to be a beast playing regularly with Connor McDavid. By all accounts, winging the franchise center is going to be Lucics full-time gig in Edmonton. Lucic has played with an array of different linemates throughout his career, including Tyler Seguin before he was a star, veteran Jerome Iginla and -- in his best season -- with Nathan Horton and David Krejci in Boston. None of them stack up to McDavid. If you are expecting the routine 20 goals and 55 points from Lucic again this season, hes going to be a pleasant surprise.Tomas Tatar, LW, Detroit Red Wings (up 13 spots to No. 164): Spotted skating alongside Frans Nielsen and Henrik Zetterberg in the preseason, Tatar is due for a rebound this campaign. He regressed from his 29-goal season from 2014-15, depositing only 21 goals last season as both he and Gustav Nyquist struggled. Separating the pair of young forwards is likely a good thing for both of them, and if Tatar gets to spend time with Zetterberg and Nielsen, he has great opportunity to bounce back with 30 goals. The veteran Nielsen found a way to consistently set up 30 goals a season with the New York Islanders, while Zetterberg still has some gas left in the tank at 36. Even if this line doesnt stay together, World Cup star Tatar will be a key cog in the Red Wings offense that needs to find a new way to generate points in the post-Pavel Datsyuk era.Nail Yakupov, RW, St. Louis Blues (up 13 spots to No. 186): A fresh start for Yakupov, who looked nothing like a first-overall draft pick in his four seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, is the most important outcome of his trade. It doesnt matter who his linemates are or how much ice time hell get, Yakupov gets to hit the reset button on a career that has made him look like a bust so far. Hes a painful minus-88 after four seasons, which shows the aspect of his game that he needs to work on. Coach Ken Hitchcock says hell bring Yakupov along slowly, teaching what needs to be taught as they go. But the Blues have some strong defensive-minded forwards, and may be able to allow Yakupov the freedom hes needed to attack more. Yakupov will find a role on at least the third line to start, but there is enough upside here to add him to your bench at the start of the season. Hitchcock is a fan of chemistry trumping raw talent, as evidenced by Jori Lehtera never leaving the top line. If Yakupov develops chemistry with fellow Russian (and scoring dynamo) Vladimir Tarasenko, he could get a chance to play with him at some point.Charlie Coyle, LW, Minnesota Wild (enters at No. 189): At first just a suggestion that it could happen, now it appears Coyle is a lock to open the campaign on the Wilds top line with Zach Parise and Eric Staal. We shouldnt have to highlight the offensive potential of his linemates here, but it should be noted that Coyle had 21 goals and 21 helpers last season while moving up and down the lineup. His potential is much greater than that on a consistent top line skating for new coach Bruce Boudreau.Defensemen rising and fallingKevin Shattenkirk, D, St. Louis Blues (up 26 spots to No. 79): Like Lucic or Hall, this rise in the rankings is a reflection of just having a closer look at Shattenkirks career arc. His production had been on a general upward trend until Shattenkirk absolutely exploded on a points-per-game basis in 2014-15. Losing time to injury, Shattenkirk had 44 points in 56 games with 25 power-play points that season. Then last season, while playing 72 games, Shattenkirk virtually matched his production from the season prior, while playing 16 additional games. So is Shattenkirk really on the downswing at the age of 27? Or did he have a down season in 2015-16 and is going to come closer to his monster 2014-15 season? Given the strength of this team overall and Shattenkirks peripheral stats staying fairly steady, we think he has a shot of being a No. 1 fantasy defenseman this season. But there is risk, so well still suggest taking him as a No. 2.Ivan Provorov, D, Philadelphia Flyers (up 27 spots to No. 206): Already a trendy preseason sleeper as the best puck-moving defenseman on the Flyers roster from a skills perspective, Provorovs chances to establish himself just got a lot better with news that Michael Del Zotto will miss the first month of the season. Del Zotto transformed himself into a major minutes-muncher for the Flyers last season, so Provorov will have extended time to make an impact during October. We have him ranked as a No. 5 defenseman right now, but thats because there is always a chance hes not ready yet. If he shows well in the early going, hell be a fast riser in the ranks.Nathan Beaulieu, D, Montreal Canadiens (enters at No. 246): With a goal and seven assists in the preseason, Beaulieu is making quite the case to stick with Shea Weber on the Habs first pairing to start the season. The opportunity for fantasy production should be quite obvious, as Weber plays some big minutes and has a controlling presence in the offensive zone. Beaulieu always had offensive potential, displaying it en route to a Memorial Cup in 2011 during his junior hockey career. It didnt translate immediately to the pros, but Beaulieu also had some off-ice issues. Hes still only 23 years old and already has made appearances with the Canadiens for parts of the past four seasons. This could be a breakthrough season for Beaulieu if he can saddle up to Weber and hold on for dear life.Goaltenders rising and fallingCam Talbot, G, Edmonton Oilers (up six spots to No. 179): Already featuring an upgraded defense with the addition of Adam Larsson and better back-checking by virtue of not having Nail Yakupov and his NHL-worst minus-84 over the past three seasons, the Oilers added shot-blocking machine Kris Russell to the defense this past week. While Yakupov had the lowest plus/minus in the NHL for the past three seasons, Russell had the most blocked shots. Thats the kind of personnel change that makes you feel better about the goaltender. We still have him ranked outside of the starters for a two-goalie, 12-team league, but just barely. 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MIAMI -- Despite all his accomplishments, Jose Fernandez never pitched a complete game, and on Thursday he was carried out of church in a casket with too much unfinished business.The choir struck up God Bless America, and mourners began to cry yet again as they joined in, celebrating the place that welcomed the Cuban defector and now must say goodbye.The last formal farewell came at a private Catholic mass attended by about 300 friends and relatives who nearly filled the large sanctuary. Those in attendance included Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, busloads of current and former Miami Marlins players, former Marlins manager Jack McKeon and two Hall of Famers, Marlins executives Tony Perez and Andre Dawson.We werent supposed to be here today, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria said.Its very difficult to understand this, said the Rev. Jose Alvarez, Catholic ministry liaison to the Marlins. Why so young -- someone with such bright promise?Fernandez, 24, and two friends died in a boat crash early Sunday near Miami Beach.The bilingual service lasted more than two hours, and much of the time was spent celebrating Fernandezs dynamic personality, rather than his considerable exploits as the Marlins precocious ace.The bulletin for the mass included three photos of Fernandez, and each captured his familiar grin.His magnetic smile could light up a ballpark, Loria said. He set the standard for making baseball fun.Pallbearers wore black Fernandez jerseys as they carried his casket, while Marlins manager Don Mattingly and third baseman Martin Prado read scripture. The team has grieved in public and offered moving tributes to Fernandez while finishing out the final six games of the season, which ends Sunday.During the passing of the peace, players lined up to hug and console Fernandezs mother and grandmother, seated in the front row. He also left behind a girlfriend pregnant with their child..ddddddddddddHe was a young man who was larger than life -- a good, kind-hearted, loving young man who loved life, who loved people, Alvarez said in his homily. He was a guy of enormous dimensions. Jose was too good for this league. Hes going to a higher league.Alvarez said Fernandez is already at work in heaven, noting the improbable homer hit by 170-pound Dee Gordon leading off the first inning of the Marlins emotional first game after the boat crash.A skinny little guy like that is not supposed to hit the ball that far, Alvarez said. Jose is busy, I guarantee you. Jose is still pitching. ... Jose, well never forget you. We ask that you never forget us.Fernandez and his mother defected from Cuba by boat on his fourth try when he was 15. He broke into the majors with Miami in 2013 and quickly became a local celebrity, thanks to his rare combination of charisma and talent, along with a backstory that resonated in South Floridas Cuban community.Fernandez was a 2013 NL Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star, but his proudest moment came when he bought his mother a house, said his agent, Scott Boras.He was crying, said Boras, crying himself. He said, `Can you believe it?! I bought my mother a home in the United States!Boras also recalled a conversation with Fernandez after he had reconstructive elbow surgery, which sidelined him for 14 months in 2014-15.His first words in the recovery room to me were, `You wait. Im going to be the best there is, Boras recalled.The hard-throwing right-hander went 38-17 in 76 starts over four major league seasons, but glittering statistics werent the reason Loria said Fernandez will never be replaced or forgotten.I prefer not to think of this tragedy as the end of his life, Loria said, but rather as the beginning of the legend. ' ' '