The regular season fast approaching (in Europe, of all places), a number of preseason injuries have changed the fantasy landscape.

Here are the 10 big ones:

Sergei Gonchar, D, Penguins: This elite power-play quarterback will miss from four to six months, which could drain some of Pittsburgh’s power play. With fellow point man Ryan Whitney (broken foot) also on the mend, the Pens will use Evgeni Malkin on the point and put young Kris Letang into the mix. Not sure what this does to Malkin’s fantasy value, but Letang takes a leap.

Erik Johnson, D, Blues: He was primed for a 40- to 50-point second season in the NHL. Instead, he will miss the entire campaign after blowing out his knee in a golf cart mishap. This is a devastating blow for the Blues, a team thin on offensive defenseman. Coach Andy Murray would like Pauk Kariya to quarterback the power play this season and he could use some five-forward sets. The other options – 18-year-old Alex Pietrangelo and Roman Polak -- are awfully green.

Sergei Zubov, D, Stars: Preseason hip surgery could cost him several weeks of the regular season. Fortunately, Dallas has some depth with Philippe Boucher and second-year puck rusher Matt Niskanen. Both should gain fantasy value in Zubov’s absence.

Justin Williams, W, Hurricanes: His torn Achilles tendon will sideline him the bulk of the season. His absence will cut into the Carolina offensive depth, since the club sacrificed winger Erik Cole in its deal for offensive defenseman Joni Pitkanen.

James Wisniewski, D, Blackhawks: This solid point/PIM/plus-minus defenseman will sit out until at least December while recovering from knee surgery. Chicago has ample defensive depth, though, so his absence will not be a serious issue.

Steve Sullivan, W, Predators: He has not made it back from back surgery, which is too bad for Nashville. With would-be sniper Alexander Radulov playing in Russia for at least the time being, the Preds could use another shooter.

Peter Forsberg, C. Avalanche: We assume he would return to Colorado if his chronic foot problems clear up. But what are the odds of that happening? He has turned into one of the NHL’s great teases. He has been pondering retirement for years. Perhaps this is the season he finally goes through with it.

Antero Niittymaki, GT, Flyers: Chronic hip problems required surgical repairs, so he missed the first chunk of preseason play. He has been a pretty useful No. 2 goaltender when healthy, but his injury history prompted Philly to sign J-S Aubin just to be safe.

Kurtis Foster, D, Wild: He will be sidelined until at least mid-December while recovering from multiple leg fractures. But Minnesota beefed up its blue line by adding offensive-minded Marek Zidlicky.

Derian Hatcher, D, Flyers: Philly needs to stick him into the long-term injury category to make its cap numbers work. Hatcher might have been able to go this season, but now he is in limbo while resting his balky