Avalanche's Semyon Varlamov: Will start season opener

Varlamov will tend the twine for Colorado's season opener against the Stars on Saturday.

Analysis:

Varlamov had a disappointing 2015-16 campaign, as he posted a 2.81 GAA, the second-worst of his career. Despite these missteps, the netminder will likely see upward of 50 starts in goal this year. Saturday's matchup could be a tough one for the 28-year-old, as the Stars had the league's best offense last year and have most of those same pieces in place again this season.