With Nathan Horton sidelined indefinitely due to back trouble and Ryan Johansen not at camp due to a contract dispute, Anderson will be one of the players looked at as a possible replacement among the Blue Jackets' top nine forwards.

With Nathan Horton sidelined indefinitely due to back trouble and Ryan Johansen not at camp due to a contract dispute, Anderson will be one of the players looked at as a possible replacement among the Blue Jackets' top nine forwards.

Analysis:

Anderson could replace Horton's size and physical presence on the ice, if not his offense, but he'll need to have a very impressive training camp to leapfrog the more veteran players available to the Blue Jackets.