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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Snatched up from Kings

McNabb offered the perfect combination of age (26) and contract terms ($1.7 million) to make him a solid choice for the start-up franchise. The defenseman logged just 49 contests this season due to injury, in which he garnered only four points. Fantasy owners shouldn't expect a sudden influx of scoring from the 26-year-old, but reaching the 20-point mark -- as he did in 2014-15 -- is certainly within the realm of possibility.

Kings' Brayden McNabb: Posts plus-5 rating against Panthers

McNabb is a depth defenseman for the Kings and receives very limited power-play time. Despite beginning 66.0 percent of his five-on-five shifts in the offensive zone, the 26-year-old rearguard has accumulated just two goals and four points this season. He's off the fantasy grid in most settings.

Kings' Brayden McNabb: Taken off IR, could play Thursday

The removal for IR suggests that McNabb should be ready to play Thursday and he could immediately slot back into one of the Kings' top two defensive pairings. We'll be sure to update his status if he is scratched prior to puck drop, but for now, you should expect to see McNabb back on the LA blue line after a 27-game absence.

Kings' Brayden McNabb: Needs more practice time

McNabb has not played since late October, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that he would need some additional practice time to get his legs back under him. The blueliner has not yet been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Vancouver, but with practice time at a premium, he may not return until after the New Year.

Kings' Brayden McNabb: Return could come shortly after Christmas break

McNabb has been sidelined since the end of October and continues to work his way back into the lineup but we should have a better idea on his eventual return after the Kings resume practicing following the Christmas break. He has two goals in eight games played this season following last year's 14-point (two goals, 12 assists in 81 games) effort.