Depending on where some of the more established players slot into the lineup - particularly on the wings - Krejci could have openings on either side of him. Among the candidates to fill those gaps are younger players like Frank Vatrano and newcomer Kenny Agostino, both of whom have NHL experience.
But there is also a large contingent of rookies who would like a crack at playing alongside Krejci, among them Anders Bjork, Jake DeBrusk, and Danton Heinen.
"I've heard lots of good things…we'll see what they can do in camp," said Krejci, who tied a career-high last season by potting 23 goals. "If I play with one of them, hopefully we can get some chemistry early on and preseason games and carry it on in the regular season.
"It will be exciting to get some new faces on my line and get some chemistry and kind of get a feel for what they're like. It will be fun."
On a personal level, Krejci - who missed three of the six postseason games last spring due to a lower-body injury - is feeling strong after a full summer of training. Entering last season, the pivot was a bit behind, as he did not resume full workouts until August while recovering from hip surgery.
"I feel great now," said Krejci, who acknowledged dropping a few pounds and focusing on his speed and quickness over the offseason. "I had the whole summer to work out, didn't have any setbacks. Last year I had hip surgery, so I started working out in August, September. I got four months under my belt, so I feel pretty good."