2012 NHL Depth Charts - Rotoworld.com

Welcome, Guest Login | Register | Contact / Help | My Roto

Click Here!

NHL Depth Charts

C	1. Ryan Getzlaf Active Ryan Getzlaf's third-period major penalty for kneeing Slovakia's Juraj Mikus proved costly, as it led to the game-winning goal by Michal Handzus at the 17:32 mark of the third period. As a result of the loss, Canada was knocked out of the medal contention in the quarterfinals of the World Hockey Championships. "It's a sick way to lose. It's a tough pill to swallow. It hurts," said Getzlaf after the defeat. "It hurts like hell right now. To lose in that fashion is not easy to swallow. The guys worked way too hard to be delivered something like that." He had an assist on Evander Kane's marker in the first frame, while Jeff Skinner and Alex Burrows had the other tallies for Canada in the 4-3 loss. May 17
	2. Saku Koivu Active Do not be surprised if Saku Koivu is centering the third line for the Ducks next season. Koivu signed a one year deal on Wednesday but the 37-year-old has seen his offensive skills diminish in the last few years. The Ducks will likely go after a scoring center in the off-season, moving Koivu down one spot on the depth chart. "It’s about way more than that," GM Bob Murray said in regards to Koivu moving to the third line. "Everybody talks about first, second and third line. We’ve got to get to a point where we have three good lines. It doesn’t matter what the one, two and three is. If anybody’s watching playoff games, it’s not the No. 1 line that wins every freaking game in the playoffs. A lot of times it’s the other guys. We’ve got to get to that point. So I don’t know where he’s going to fit in that mix. We’ll see where that mix fits. He’s definitely in the top nine forwards on any team in the league. That’s all I need to know." May 10
	3. Andrew Cogliano Active Andrew Cogliano played in his 400th consecutive game on Friday. The forward, who was acquired from the Oilers in the off-season has never missed a game in his young career. I just try to keep playing," Cogliano said. "That's the only thing I can really think of. Try to be someone that can do different things and be serviceable. In terms of injury-wise, I'm just trying to stay lucky. I guess I think that's the most important thing of what I've done. Knock on wood. It's always nice to play that many games. Keep going." He has 12 goals and 25 points this season, making him a fringe fantasy player at best in the deepest of pools. Mar 18
	4. Nick Bonino Active Nick Bonino (lower body) returned to the Ducks' lineup on Wednesday. Bonino was sidelined for two straight contests. He had two shots on goal in 13:40 minutes of playing time in his return. Mar 15
LW	1. Bobby Ryan Active The United States lost for the first time at the world championships, 4-2 on Monday versus Slovakia. The Americans began the worlds with two victories, but fell into a quick 1-0 hole 47 seconds into the game, then a 2-0 one about 15 minutes later. The Ducks' Bobby Ryan and Paul Stastny scored for the U.S. "It was three points we should have had," Team USA forward Bobby Ryan said. "We throw away the first period, even though we dominated the game in many areas. Their goalie was phenomenal, and their defense played a good game. Hopefully this was a wake-up call for us, for the rest of the tournament." May 8
	2. Niklas Hagman Active Niklas Hagman snapped a 10-game goal scoring slump on Tuesday. Hagman has just two goals in 22 games. He surpassed the 20-goal mark three seasons in a row, but he isn't expected to come even close to that milestone this time around. Feb 15
	3. Jason Blake Active Jason Blake appears to be fine after a shot ricocheted off his mouth in the third period of Friday night's loss to the Kings. He took a shift near the end of the contest and seems to be OK. Blake should be available for Sunday's contest against the Predators. Mar 17
	4. Matt Beleskey Active Matt Beleskey spent seven minutes in the sin bin in a 2-0 loss Wednesday night. Beleskey now has 13 points and 59 penalty minutes in 54 games this season. Niklas Hagman recorded a team-high six shots on goal. Mar 1
RW	1. Corey Perry Active Corey Perry scored a goal and registered an assist in a 5-4 shootout loss Tuesday. After winning the 2010-11 Hart Trophy, Perry has taken a significant step back. He has 37 goals and 60 points in 78 games and is poised to snap his streak of three straight 70-plus point seasons. The good news from a fantasy perspective is that he surpassed that 100 penalty minute mark for the fifth straight campaign, so he's still one of the best all-around contributors out there. Apr 4
	2. Teemu Selanne Active Teemu Selanne won't represent Finland at the IIHF World Hockey Championship next month. The tournament will be held in his hometown of Helsinki and in Stockholm, Sweden. However, the "Finnish Flash" has hinted that his participation in international competition is likely at an end, as he decides whether or not to continue playing for another NHL season. Selanne's decision is still expected to come by July 1. Apr 18
	3. George Parros Active The Anaheim Ducks haven't been in contact with George Parros about a possible contract extension. Parros is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. "We’re just waiting on a phone call," Parros’ agent, George Bazos said. "Normally when you think about re-signing any free agent, it’s encumbent of the team to reach out. I don’t know when they’ll reach out, if at all." Parros had four points and 85 penalty minutes in 46 games in 2011-12. May 17
	4. Devante Smith-Pelly Active Devante Smith-Pelly netted a goal and recorded an assist on Tuesday. Smith-Pelly has 12 points in 47 games this season. Obviously those aren't fantasy worth numbers in standard leagues, but Smith-Pelly might be worth owning in a couple of seasons. Apr 4
	5. Rod Pelley Active Rod Pelley scored in his season debut with the Ducks. Anaheim acquired Pelley from New Jersey on Monday as part of a four-player swap. He's more of a defensive forward and he shouldn't be counted on to chip in offensively very often. Dec 15
D	1. Lubomir Visnovsky Sidelined It doesn't appear that Lubomir Visnovsky is ready to call it quits on a 12-year career just yet. The Ducks' blueliner dealt with injuries, a dip in production (27 points in 68 games) and a disappointing season, but the 35-year-old isn't ready to retire his skates right now. "I was very mad during the season because I don't feel comfortable," he said. "I think it was worst season ever for me. My confidence was very low….[But] I want to play. I want to be here with my teammates." Apr 10
	2. Toni Lydman Sidelined Toni Lydman's knee surgery on Monday was a success. Lydman is expected to miss four weeks, so he should be fine for the start of training camp. He had 13 points and 46 penalty minutes in 74 games in 2011-12. Apr 16
	3. Francois Beauchemin Active Francois Beauchemin's shoulder surgery on Thursday was a success. Beauchemin is projected to need four months to recover. In other words, he should be fine for the start of the 2012-13 season. Apr 23
	4. Cam Fowler Active Cam Fowler is headed to the World Hockey Championships in Sweden and Finland as a member of Team USA. The 20-year-old second year defenseman was born in Canada but moved to the States when he was only 18 months old so he has been an American all his life as far as he is concerned. "I consider myself totally American, but I'm proud of the Canadian in me," Fowler says. "Being born in Windsor, there's always that little bit of Canada in me. But I've been Americanized, I guess." Fowler has a wealth of offensive talent and had five goals and 29 points this season after a 10 goal, 40 point rookie campaign. His minus-53 in 158 regular season games leaves a lot to be desired but that will improve when the Ducks do. We strongly recommend him in all keeper pools. Apr 29
	5. Luca Sbisa Active Luca Sbisa was back on the Ducks' blueline against Los Angeles Friday night. Sbisa, who had missed two games because of a back injury, seems fine to activate as he scored his fifth goal of the season in the 4-2 loss to the Kings. In 17:32 of playing time, Sbisa also took three shots on goal and blocked five shots. Mar 17
	6. Sheldon Brookbank Active Although he will likely not make a huge impact in any hockey pools, Sheldon Brookbank is on the cusp of having some fantasy value in the deepest of leagues. He is a decent source of penalty minutes and has a career high 11 points, only two less than Toni Lydman. If you are looking for a depth defenceman to move in and out of your lineup, consider Brookbank. Mar 4
	7. Kyle Cumiskey Active The Anaheim Ducks have called up Kyle Cumiskey. Cumiskey has two goals and 16 points in 36 AHL games this season. He might make his NHL season debut on Tuesday. Feb 20
G	1. Jonas Hiller Active Jonas Hiller gave up five goals in a 5-2 season-ending loss to Calgary Saturday. It was not Hiller's best effort of the season as his record dropped to 29-30-12 with a 2.57 GAA and a .910 save percentage. He ended up playing in 73 games this season as he led all NHL goalies in games played, minutes played and losses. Apr 7
	2. Dan Ellis Active With the signing of Viktor Fasth on Monday, the Anaheim Ducks aren't expected to retain Dan Ellis. The 31-year-old played in just 10 games this season because of a torn groin muscle. He went 1-5-0 with a 2.72 goals-against average and .911 save percentage, but with Jonas Hiller entrenched as the No. 1 and Fasth as his back up, there is no room in Anaheim for his services. Ellis made $1,500,000 this season. May 22
	3. Viktor Fasth Active Viktor Fasth has agreed to a one-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Fasth's deal is one-way and he'll reportedly earn $1 million. He's the heavy favorite to enter the 2012-13 campaign as Jonas Hiller's understudy. He had a 2.12 GAA and .931 save percentage in 46 Swedish Elite League games in 2011-12. May 21

C	1. David Krejci Active David Krejci contributed to the Czech Republic's 3-2 win against Finland, earning his country the bronze medal at the 2012 IIHF World Championships. Ales Hemsky fed Krejci for what ended up being the game-winning goal. Petr Prucha and Jiri Novotny were the other Czech goal scorers while Mika Pyorala and Jussi Jokinen found the net for Finland. The Finns took a huge shot advantage in the third period but Jokinen was the only player who could score. May 20
	2. Patrice Bergeron Active Patrice Bergeron admits that his strained oblique muscle caused him to play at "just 60 percent" in Boston's first-round playoff exit against Washington. He aggravated the injury in Game 5 and wasn't able to take faceoffs in Games 6 and 7 as a result. Bergeron enjoyed a solid year in 2011-12 with 22 goals and 64 points in 81 games, but he will be seeking more next year. "I think each and every year everyone gets better, everyone wants to be better," he said. "The teams are improving and it's about you staying above that and trying to be the best that you can and this summer's going to be no different. We all need to do that look yourself in the mirror type of thing and just bring more. But you always need to do that even if you win a championship." May 3
	3. Chris Kelly Active The Boston Bruins would like to bring back pending unrestricted free agent Chris Kelly. GM Peter Chiarelli is currently negotiating with Kelly on a new contract after his four-year, $8.5 million deal is set to expire. He notched 20 goals and 39 points, with a plus-33 rating, in 2011-12. May 23
	4. Gregory Campbell Active Gregory Campbell is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Campbell is one of the better fourth line forwards in the league and we wouldn't be surprised if he ends up re-signing with Boston. He made $1,200,000 in 2011-12 and he might get a mild raise this summer. May 4
	5. Marc Savard I.L. Marc Savard (concussion) isn't close to being ready to play hockey and it remains to be seen if he'll ever play in another NHL game. "I’ve had a lot of issues obviously," Savard said. "They were a lot of different things. This year I was at home a lot and I tried to help out my son coaching and getting on the ice a little bit. Even doing just [getting on the ice coaching] I wouldn’t feel well afterward: lightheadedness, a little bit of an upset stomach all the time. But the biggest issue I’ve had, of course, is the memory issues. It’s very frustrating. It’s something I hope I don’t have to deal with for the rest of my life." Savard hasn't played since Jan. 22, 2011. He also added that he wishes there was a "black and white rule for head shots." May 4
LW	1. Milan Lucic Active Milan Lucic had three assists in his previous two games heading into Wednesday's Game 7, but he was fairly silent in Washington's 2-1 overtime victory that propelled them into the second round of the playoffs. He had no points and no shots during his 19:50 of ice time and failed to produce a goal in the seven-game series. Lucic's regular linemate David Krejci was also held in check for the majority of the series with a goal and two assists, while Patrice Bergeron couldn't muster a single goal while playing through injury and Brad Marchand scored just once in the series. Boston's best players couldn't find a way to beat Capitals goalie Braden Holtby and they seemed to lack energy in Game 7 on Wednesday night. Apr 26
	2. Brad Marchand Active The fatigue of winning the Stanley Cup in 2011 might have finally caught up with the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2012 playoffs. Brad Marchand had trouble distinguishing when the 2010-11 campaign ended and the 2011-12 season began. To him, the last two years have felt like a single marathon campaign. "It definitely felt that way," said Marchand. "The summer felt like it was a week long last year. It has been a long year, a long two years. It’s been tough. You have to make sure you prepare. There’s different ways to get up for games. When you’re not as excited or able to get up for games — like we were able to last year — it can get a little tough." Winning back-to-back Stanley Cups is extremely rare, but the Bruins will have a long summer this year. May 4
	3. Benoit Pouliot Active Benoit Pouliot netted the Bruins' lone goal in a 2-1 double overtime loss in Game 2 on Saturday. Brian Rolston and Chris Kelly assisted on Pouliot's goal. Shawn Thornton of all people led the Bruins in shots on goal with five. Zdeno Chara and Dennis Seidenberg each logged over 33:30 minutes of ice time. Apr 14
	4. Daniel Paille Active Daniel Paille is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, but he would like work out a new deal to remain in Boston. He has helped form a successful fourth line alongside Shawn Thornton and Gregory Campbell, who can also become an unrestricted free agent in July, with the Bruins. "Right now, I'm just going to focus on trying to get a contract here. Hopefully, things work out before July 1, and if not, anything can happen," Paille said. "But obviously I'd like to stick around here as much as I can. Hopefully, we can come back here and be a line again together and try to recapture the glory that we had last year." Apr 30
	5. Jordan Caron Active Jordan Caron suited up for the Bruins in Game 6 and Game 7 in the place of tough guy Shawn Thornton. Thornton was a healthy scratch for the final two games of the series, while Caron didn't do anything of note during the limited ice time he saw versus Washington. He logged 4:56 on Sunday and played 8:25 on Wednesday. The two postseason games he played in were the first of his NHL career. Apr 26
RW	1. Nathan Horton Sidelined Agent hopes Nathan Horton is on track to be ready for training camp. A concussion sidelined Horton for the final 36 games of the regular season, and ultimately the postseason as symptoms persisted. While Horton’s agent, Paul Krepelka, offered nothing revealing, he indicated that they "hope he is good for the start of training camp." May 22
	2. Brian Rolston Active Brian Rolston isn't sure if he'll retire this summer. Rolston managed to turn his career around in Boston, with three goals and 15 points in 21 regular season games. He also had a goal and three points in seven playoff contests. He'd like to re-sign with Boston if he decides to return for the 2012-13 campaign. Apr 27
	3. Tyler Seguin Sidelined Tyler Seguin will likely undergo surgery to repair a detached tendon in his left hand. Despite the fact that he played through a lot of pain in the Bruins' first round series against the Capitals, Seguin was rather effective. He scored the game-winning goal in Game 6, and was one of the more dangerous Bruin forwards in the series. Seguin should be fully recovered by training camp and posied to resume his ascent to stardom in the NHL. Apr 29
	4. Rich Peverley Active Rich Peverley filled in for injured center Patrice Bergeron in the faceoff circle during Sunday's 4-3 overtime win in Game 6 versus Washington. He won 13 of the 24 draws he took and scored his third goal of the postseason in the contest to help the Bruins force Game 7. Peverley's 22:36 of ice time was the second highest among the team's forwards in Game 6 and he was praised again for his versatility after the match by coach Claude Julien. Apr 23
	5. Shawn Thornton Active Shawn Thornton may return to the lineup on Wednesday night for Game 7 versus Washington. Jordan Caron took his spot in Game 6 while he watched from the press box as a healthy scratch, but the veteran tough guy can provide grit and energy that could prove to be useful in a win or go home environment. Apr 25
D	1. Zdeno Chara Active Superstar defenseman Zdeno Chara suffered a broken nose in Game 6 of the Boston Bruins' opening-round series thanks to a high stick from the Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin, according to Boston general manager Peter Chiarelli. Chara, one of the finalists for the Norris Trophy, presented each Boston player with a gift after their series loss to the Caps. The captain presented his teammates with a framed photo and a game summary from his 1,000th career game, March 24 against the Los Angeles Kings. "I love every guy we have in this room. I’m very proud to be their teammate,’’ Chara said. "It’s just something for them to have. I felt it was a special day in my career.’’ Apr 28
	2. Dennis Seidenberg Active Dennis Seidenberg, and probably the rest of the Boston Bruins as well, is still in a bit of shock after their season was ended on Wednesday night in the first round of the postseason by Washington. "It's such a weird feeling," he said. "You play a hard, tight game. Suddenly a bounce goes against you and the season's over. For the first few minutes, even right now, you're wondering what time practice is tomorrow. But there is no practice." Every game in the seven-game series was decided by one goal and that one mistake often times was the difference in the outcome. In overtime, that bounce went to the Capitals and they seized the moment to advance into the second and knock out the defending champions. Seidenberg posted three points, 29 hits, 16 blocks and 17 shots in the playoffs. Apr 26
	3. Joe Corvo Active Joe Corvo probably won't be back with Boston next season, as he is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He does possess offensive skill from the point, but he struggled to produce with the Bruins this past season. Corvo recorded four goals and 25 points in 75 games after he had 11 markers and 40 points from the back end in 2010-11 with Carolina. He was expected to help the team's power play, but generated just one goal and eight assists when Boston had the man advantage. Corvo also didn't have the best showing in his own zone when it came to turnovers, despite the fact that he finished with a plus-10 rating, which led to him being a healthy stretch frequently down the stretch. May 3
	4. Johnny Boychuk Active Johnny Boychuk scored a goal and registered an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Washington in Game 5 of their first round series. Brad Marchand had his first goal and first assist of the series on Saturday. Dennis Seidenberg also scored a goal and registered an assist, giving him three points in the playoffs. Rich Peverley, Milan Lucic, David Krejci each recorded an assist in the losing effort. Apr 21
	5. Andrew Ference Active Andrew Ference is hoping to have a better game Sunday than he did Saturday. Ference was on the ice for three of Washington's four goals in the 4-3 loss. On the positive side, he did lead the Bruins in shots with seven. If Andrew Ference is leading your team in shots, no wonder you aren't winning games. Apr 22
	6. Adam McQuaid Sidelined Adam McQuaid doesn't appear as though he will be available to play in Game 7 on Wednesday night, as his status from a head/eye ailment remains the same according to coach Claude Julien. He hasn't played in any playoff games to this point and didn't travel with his teammates to Washington for Game 6 on Sunday. Apr 24
	7. Mike Mottau Active Mike Mottau skated alongside Greg Zanon for most of Tuesday's practice, so he might remain in the lineup for Game 7 on Wednesday night. He dressed in Sunday's Game 6 victory over Washington after Joe Corvo was ruled out due to an undisclosed ailment. Coach Claude Julien said Monday that he expects Corvo to be available, but it that doesn't guarantee his spot on the Bruins' blueline. Mottau logged just 9:21 of ice time though in his first playoff appearance with Boston, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Corvo return if he's healthy enough. Apr 25
	8. Greg Zanon Active Greg Zanon potted a goal in the Bruins' 3-1 win over the Senators Thursday nighté Zanon is a great a physical player and does a great job moving the puck but his fantasy value is very limited. Apr 5
	9. Torey Krug Active Torey Krug recorded his first career point in Boston's 3-1 victory over Ottawa. Krug assisted on Milan Lucic's goal in his second NHL game. He's finishing the season with Boston after being named the CCHA Player of the Year with 12 goals and 34 points in 38 NCAA games. He's worth keeping an eye on next season. Apr 6
G	1. Tim Thomas Active Bruins president Cam Neely doesn't sound like a man looking to trade Tim Thomas. "We’re very happy with our goalies. We have two strong goalies in both Tim and Tuukka," said Neely. "I think a lot of teams are probably envious of what we have here. It’s an area were we feel pretty comfortable." Of course that might simply be them trying to position themselves as being willing to keep Thomas in the hopes that any potential trading partner won't feel like they have the upper hand. With Tuukka Rask scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer, keeping both of their goaltenders could significantly eat away at their 2012-13 cap space. May 4
	2. Tuukka Rask Active Tuukka Rask is scheduled to be a restricted free agent this summer. Rask has a 2.20 GAA and .926 save percentage in 102 career games, so he'll probably get a significant raise after coming with a $1,250,000 cap hit in 2011-12. It's possible that the Bruins will trade Tim Thomas and that would lead to Rask taking over as the team's starting goaltender. If the Bruins decide to keep Thomas, then the two will probably share the goaltending duties pretty evenly in 2012-13. Apr 27
	3. Marty Turco Active Marty Turco allowed five goals on 27 shots in the Bruins 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh Tuesday. With the Northeast Division now in hand, the Bruins feel comfortable giving Tim Thomas a night off and letting Turco shake of some of his rust. Judging by how Turco has played with Boston, the team should pray that Thomas can stay healthy throughout the postseason. Apr 3
	4. Anton Khudobin Active Anton Khudobin could be a benefactor if Tim Thomas is traded over the summer. If Thomas is dealt, then Khudobin will probably be put in a position to compete for the backup job in 2012-13. Khudobin is coming off a solid season where he posted a 2.61 GAA and .919 save percentage in 44 AHL games. Apr 27

C	1. Derek Roy Active If you are looking for a reason why the Sabres did not make the playoffs, look no further than the team's play in the last minute of periods. Over 12 games Buffalo was scored on 13 times in the last minute of play in a period. In those games, the Sabres lost all but three. Given that Buffalo missed the post-season by three points, it is obvious that the team's let down in the final minutes of frames was at least partly to blame. "We were three points out," Drew Stafford said, "so you look back at some of the games we threw away either in the last couple seconds or the last minute or so, games we should have won and got the points." It was a disappointing season in Chicken Wing Capital of the World. With a little more focus and a more consistent season from goalie Ryan Miller, BUffalo should be better in 2012-13. Apr 15
	2. Ville Leino Active Ville Leino was pretty candid about his horrible season in Buffalo but seemed to suggest that the Sabre coaching staff did not use him and other players to their potential. Leino scored only eight goals and registered a paltry 25 points in 71 games after signing a lucrative 6-year, $27 million contract. We don't think it prudent on his part to cast stones at coach Lindy Ruff. Leino said the following about players' roles: "There was a lot of pieces that were kind of out of place. Also, they've got to work with what they were given. We have a lot of good players and we're a good team, which we proved at the end. We just didn't get that chemistry and all that right away at the start, and it was probably too late." Stay tuned for the fallout. Apr 22
	3. Jochen Hecht Sidelined Jochen Hecht, who has sustained three concussions in less than a year, is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, but he wants to stay with the Buffalo Sabres. "I would like to play here," he said. "My family likes it here, my kids love it here, and it would be great to come back for another year and get this team in the playoffs." Hecht has been with the Sabres organization since the 2002-03 season and he has played in 566 contests with the club. He skated in 67 games last year and only 22 this past campaign. Hecht is hopeful of his progress though, as he hasn't experienced symptoms for nearly two months and feels like he will be ready for training camp. Apr 10
	4. Matt Ellis Active Matt Ellis (knee) has been given the green light to return to the Sabres' lineup. Ellis has been sidelined since March 10th. He has three goals and eight points in 59 games this season. Apr 2
LW	1. Thomas Vanek Active According to ESPN the Magazine, Thomas Vanek is currently the highest paid Austrian athlete. The Magazine charted the highest paid athletes of over 200 countries spanning all sports. Vanek's $6.4 million in 2011-12 was Austria's top salary. Other hockey players to make the list were: "Pittsburgh's Craig Adams (Brunei Darussalam, $725,000), Minnesota's Mikko Koivu (Finland, $7.29 million), Winnipeg's Nik Antropov (Kazakhstan, $4.25 million), Philadelphia's Ilya Bryzgalov (Russia, $10 million) and Boston's Zdeno Chara (Slovakia, $8.5 million)". Vanek is going to have to have a little more success than he had last season (seven goals in the Sabres final 38 games) to justify his lofty standing amongst his countrymen. May 6
	2. Tyler Ennis Active Tyler Ennis, who had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's comeback win over Toronto, was proud of his teammates for their effort. "I can't say enough about the guys in the room," Ennis said. "That's just a great comeback win. That's not how we wanted to start. That's not how we envisioned the game to go, but what a battle, what a win. That feels good, and we need to carry this momentum on." The 22-year-old forward has been the team's hottest scorer with 11 goals and 16 assists in his past 24 contests. If the Sabres get into the postseason then most of the credit has to go to Ennis for being the team's offensive catalyst down the home stretch. Apr 4
	3. Nathan Gerbe Active A lower back injury has forced Nathan Gerbe to skip the upcoming World Championship hockey tournament. The Buffalo forward was set to represent Team USA, but will receive treatment instead and use the summer to recovery in time for training camp. Gerbe finished the regular season with just six goals and 25 points in 62 games. May 1
	4. Cody McCormick Active Cody McCormick returned to action on Wednesday night for the first time since Feb. 10 because of a concussion. He subbed in for Nathan Gerbe, who pulled an upper-body muscle in the morning skate, against Colorado. McCormick posted one shot and a minus-1 rating during his 6:51 of ice time in Buffalo's 5-4 shootout loss. He has no goals, two assists and 49 penalty minutes in 39 games this campaign. Mar 15
RW	1. Jason Pominville Active Jason Pominville became just the eighth player to win the team's scoring triple crown. Pominville led the Buffalo Sabres with 30 goals, 43 assists and 73 points in a very solid fantasy season. "It would've meant more if we would have been in the playoffs," Pominville said. "Obviously, the 30 goals are nice, but at the same time it's about the team and trying to get where we want to be." Apr 8
	2. Drew Stafford Active Despite a great March, Drew Stafford had a disappointing 2011-12 campaign. Stafford scored 31 goals and 52 points in 62 games last season, but only managed 20 goals and 50 points in 80 contests in 2011-12. "I know I took a step back this year for production at times," Stafford said. "Obviously, that went hand in hand with how the team was doing. If I was producing like I was at certain points last year, we could've won a couple more games. You win a couple more games, you're in the playoffs. It's one thing I'm going to try and obviously do my best this summer to focus on getting back to where I need to be." There's reason to be optimistic about Stafford, given that he had seven goals and 17 points in his final 13 games. It's also worth noting that he might have done better in the first half of the season if Tyler Ennis wasn't plagued by ankle problems. When Ennis was healthy, the two of them clicked on the same line. Apr 20
	3. Brad Boyes Active Brad Boyes scored a pair of goals in the Sabres 4-3 shootout loss. It has been a terrible year for the former 43 goal scorer as Boyes ends the year with a measly eight goals. He had 23 points this season and could find himself looking for a new job as he becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Jason Pominville scored his 30th goal of the season to finish the Sabres scoring. Apr 7
	4. Patrick Kaleta Active Patrick Kaleta returned to Buffalo's lineup Tuesday after sitting out three games with a broken thumb. He picked up a plus-1 rating and two penalty minutes during his 8:07 of ice time in the Sabres' big 5-1 victory against Washington. Kaleta has 116 PIMs and 10 points in 58 matches this season. Mar 28
D	1. Tyler Myers Sidelined Tyler Myers has confirmed that he suffered a hairline fracture in his ankle from a blocked shot on Mar. 30 against Pittsburgh. He probably wouldn't have been able to play in the opening round of the playoffs even if the Sabres had qualified for the postseason. Myers was limited to 55 games in 2011-12 after he missed just two contests in his previous two seasons in the NHL. He concluded this past campaign with eight goals, 15 assists and a plus-5 rating. Apr 10
	2. Christian Ehrhoff Sidelined Christian Ehrhoff's sprained knee may have prevented him from playing in the first round of the playoffs had the Buffalo Sabres claimed the final spot in the East. He expressed his disappointment of not making the postseason and not being able to help his teammates in the last five games of the 2011-12 campaign. He generated five goals and 32 points during 66 games in his first year with the Sabres, which is a significant drop from the 14 markers and 50 points he tallied with Vancouver in 79 matches the season before. "When we had that good run, I thought I was playing my best hockey of the season," Ehrhoff said. "Next year I hope for a little more consistency and to help out on the goal side more." Apr 10
	3. Jordan Leopold Active Jordan Leopold scored the only Buffalo goal in a 2-1 shootout win over New Jersey Tuesday. Leopold's goal was a little lucky, as the puck flew over the net and immediately bounced out to him, standing in front of the goal. It was his eighth of the campaign and was assisted by Nathan Gerbe and Matt Ellis. Jan 24
	4. Robyn Regehr Active Robyn Regehr was back in Buffalo's lineup on Monday night after he missed one game with a hip injury. He concluded the the team's 3-1 loss to Winnipeg with 13:08 of ice time and a minus-2 rating, so it wasn't a very good return for the seasoned blueliner. Regehr has been credited with 143 hits and 88 blocked shots this year, but his three points and minus-16 rating hinder his fantasy value. Mar 6
	5. Andrej Sekera Active Sabre rearguard Andrej Sekera has arguably been the Slovaks' best player during the World Hockey Championships. He leads his team in scoring with nine points in nine games and was instrumental in setting up the winning goal against Canada in the quarterfinal. The Slovaks will face the Russians in the final Sunday. We have been waiting for Sekera to assert himself in the NHL. Perhaps this positive performance at the World Championships will be the catalyst for improved results in 2012-13. May 20
	6. Mike Weber Active Mike Weber returned to action on Tuesday night against Toronto. He played 12:28 of ice time after missing one game with an upper-body injury. Weber had two shots on goal in the contest, but he shouldn't be on your fantasy radar. Apr 4
	7. Alexander Sulzer Active Alexander Sulzer's one-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres will garner him $725,000 in 2012-13, which is slightly higher than the $700,000 he earned this past season. He was acquired as part of the trade deadline move that saw Cody Hodgson join the Sabres in exchange for Zack Kassian and Marc-Andre Gragnani. Sulzer skated in 15 games with Buffalo after the move, while finishing with three goals, five assists and a plus-2 rating. "He fit in well," GM Darcy Regier said Monday. "He played very well with Christian [Ehrhoff]. I think the other thing you really noticed is his composure out there, his ability to not only break up plays, which is the most important thing defensively, but to make plays offensively and the patience that he showed. We were surprised, pleasantly surprised, with his play." May 22
G	1. Ryan Miller Active Ryan Miller allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Sabres' 2-1 loss to the Flyers Thursday night. Miller came to play tonight but it was not enough against a tough Flyers team. However, Miller has 31 wins for the Buffalo Sabres this year and is the sixth goalie in NHL history to get 30+ wins in seven straight seasons. Apr 5
	2. Jhonas Enroth Active Jhonas Enroth didn't get quite as much playing time in 2011-12 as he had hoped. "I was hoping for 30 games this year, but almost," Enroth said. "Ryan was playing really well down the stretch there the last couple of months, so I guess you can't really bench Miller when he was playing that well." Enroth had a 8-11-4, 2.70 GAA, and .917 save percentage in 26 contests this season. That being said, he played 13 games in November because Ryan Miller was out with a concussion. By comparison, he only started in three games from after the All-Star break. With that in mind, if anything Enroth's playing time might actually decrease in 2012-13. Apr 13

Carolina Hurricanes

Chicago Blackhawks

C	1. Olli Jokinen Active Olli Jokinen is interested in re-signing with the Calgary Flames. "It’s always tough to move your family and that kind of stuff," Jokinen said. "But on the other hand, I think it’s been well reported that I want to stay here. There haven’t been any changes since the season’s been over." It remains to be seen if the Calgary Flames have much interest in bringing him back. They might have already replaced him by signing Roman Cervenka. Jokinen recently underwent successful abdominal surgery. May 5
	2. Mikael Backlund Sidelined Mikael Backlund (arm) skated on Friday. Backlund suffered an arm injury on the second Saturday in February and never returned to the lineup. The Flames like his offensive potential but he managed only four goals and 11 points in 41 games this season. Keep him in mind in fantasy drafts next season if you need a late sleeper pick in deep drafts. Apr 7
	3. Blair Jones Active Blair Jones was back in action against Dallas Saturday afternoon. He had been sidelined the last six weeks with a broken ankle. Jones took a regular shift on the fourth line, playing 8:27, and was minus one against the Stars. Needless to say, he has no fantasy value. Mar 25
	4. Matthew Stajan Active For the second game in a row, Matt Stajan was the only Calgary Flames forward to score a goal, although each time the team managed to squeeze charity points out of the contest. This time around, the Colorado Avalanche beat them 2-1 in OT. Stajan has been a sneaky-good add lately, so ignore his overall crummy stats and give him a shot. To be exact, he has five goals and three assists in his last eight contests with just one pointless game. Mar 21
	5. Paul Byron Active The Calgary Flames summonned Paul Byron prior to Tuesday's game. Byron ended up scoring his third goal of the season on a penalty shot. He also had three shots on goal in 10:19 minutes of playing time. Feb 15
LW	1. Alex Tanguay Sidelined Alex Tanguay (undisclosed) did not practice on Friday and will not be in the Calgary lineup Saturday. Look elsewhere if you need help in assists on the final night of the NHL season as Tanguay will finish the season with 13 goals and 36 assists in 64 games. Apr 7
	2. Michael Cammalleri Active Michael Cammalleri was given the Montreal Canadiens sweater that he wore in his last game as a Hab. Cammalleri requested the jersey when he was traded from Montreal to Calgary on January 12, but then GM Pierre Gauthier allegedly demanded that Cammalleri pay for the uniform. He received it in the mail from Montreal president Geoff Molson on Friday."Just received a hand written letter from Geoff Molson and my jersey from last game as a hab," Cammalleri wrote Friday on his Twitter account. "Much appreciated thank you. Merci." That's class from the Montreal organization. Apr 22
	3. Curtis Glencross Active Curtis Glencross hasn't scored a goal in his last seven games. Prior to his recent drought, Glencross had potted a marker in seven consecutive contests. The 29-year-old winger has registered a career-high of 25 goals and 45 points in 61 games this year, but his slump has come at an inopportune time. The Flames have scored a mere six goals over their last five matches and are three points back in the West for the final playoff spot. Mar 26
	4. Blake Comeau Active Blake Comeau, who is scheduled be a restrict free agent this summer, is hoping to have a strong finish to the season. "I'm 26 years old, I still feel like I'm improving," Comeau said. "There's parts of my game that I can improve. Especially being put on waivers this year, it was very humbling." If the Flames want to keep Comeau, then they need to present him with a qualifying offer of $2.5 million. Otherwise he'll be an unrestricted free agent when the free agent period starts on July 1st. Given that Comeau has just 14 points in 72 games this season, we wouldn't be surprised if he has to look for employment with another team this summer. Apr 5
	5. Lance Bouma Active Lance Bouma was back in the Calgary lineup against the Stars Saturday afternoon. He had been out of action since March 4th with an upper-body injury but has seemingly recovered. As Bouma recieved only 7:19 of ice time against Dallas, he obviously has no fantasy value. Mar 25
RW	1. Jarome Iginla Active Flames GM Jay Feaster thinks the Calgary Flames search for a new head coach is entering the "middle innings." Feaster cautioned that he doesn't want to "set an artificial deadline." The Calgary Flames and former head coach Brent Sutter decided to go their separate ways. Since then, Calgary has been conducting an exhaustive search. Abbotsford Heat coach Troy Ward is believed to be one of the contenders for the job. May 24
	2. Lee Stempniak Active Lee Stempniak scored once in the Flames' 3-2 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild Thursday night. It was the Flames first power play goal in seven games (16 attempts) and Stempniak's 13th marker of the season. The veteran forward has 25 points in 54 games this season. Mar 22
	3. Tim Jackman Active Tim Jackman got four penalty minutes in a 3-0 loss Wednesday. Jackman has seven points and 92 penalty minutes in 71 games. Jay Bouwmeester had six blocked shots. Mar 29
	4. David Moss Sidelined David Moss is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Moss made $1.3 million in 2011-12, but he might have a tough time getting a raise after an injury-riddled season. He had nine points in just 32 games. Apr 9
	5. Tom Kostopoulos Active Tom Kostopoulos will play in his 600th game on Tuesday. That might sound like a milestone most players would ignore, but actually it has some special meaning for them. In the current CBA, players are allowed to request their own room during road games once they have 600 games under their belt. "I’ve been on (team services manager) Sean O’Brien’s back for the last week, telling him I’m almost there," said Kostopoulos, chuckling. "As much as I like Matt Stajan and Tim Jackman, my roommates, I think I’m going to take (the single room)." His soon-to-be former roommate, Stajan, is almost at the 600 mark too. Mar 6
D	1. Mark Giordano Active Mark Giordano was approached about playing on Team Canada in the 2012 IIHF World Championship, but he decided against it. Giordano felt that he was too banged up to play in the tournament. He was able to finish the regular season and, barring something unforeseen happening, he should be fine for the start of training camp. Apr 16
	2. Jay Bouwmeester Active Jay Bouwmeester has played in 717 career games without winning a single postseason contest. Olli Jokinen holds the record for having to participate in 799 games before he finally made the playoffs. In other words, if Bouwmeester stays healthy, he might tie Jokinen's record in 2012-13. May 2
	3. Anton Babchuk Active Anton Babchuck scored his first goal of the season on Thursday. It has been a horrible season for Babchuk who had eight goals and 27 point for the Flames last season after a November trade from Carolina. He has been a healthy scratch on numerous occasions this season rendering him useless as a fantasy player. His goal was on the power play as the Flames had a 5-3 advantage. Mar 23
	4. Chris Butler Active Chris Butler has agreed to play for Team USA in the IIHF World Championship. Butler had two goals and 15 points in 68 games this season. He completed the first season of his two-year/$2.5 million contract. Apr 21
	5. Scott Hannan Active Scott Hannan (upper body) was activated from the IL on Tuesday January 17. Hannan missed four straight games due to the ailment. He blocked a shot and registered a hit in 20:19 minutes of playing time Tuesday. Jan 18
	6. T.J. Brodie Sidelined T.J. Brodie participated in the morning skate on Thursday for the first time since suffering a concussion on March 9. The defenseman will not play again in the NHL this season with the Flames only having one more game on their schedule but it was good for him to get back on the ice. "I've never had (a concussion) before. I feel good for a couple of days, would try to do something, then feel bad after that and had to go back and take a couple of days off again," Brodie said. "I just want to get healthy. I feel pretty good. Still not cleared yet, but definitely feeling better than I was." He will be back for the start of training camp in September. Apr 6
	7. Derek Smith Sidelined Derek Smith suffered an upper body injury in the second period and did not return. Just an FYI as the defenseman has only two goals and nine points this season. Consider him day-to-day for now. Mar 23
	8. Cory Sarich Active Cory Sarich returned to action on Friday March 30. He logged 16:31 of ice time after being sidelined since since Mar. 20 with an upper-body injury. Sarich concluded the contest with a minus-1 rating and one shot. Mar 31
	9. Clay Wilson Active Clay Wilson is still hoping to earn a permanent spot in the NHL, even though the odds are against him. Wilson recently turned 29 and he's only played in 36 career NHL contests. The odds of him ever being anything more than an injury replacement at the NHL aren't great, but he hasn't given up. "I’m just going to keep on trying," Wilson said. "Hopefully, I’ll find a niche, an opportunity where I’m needed." The one thing Wilson has going for him is that his contract becomes one-way in 2012-13, which means he'll get paid $525,000 even if plays in the AHL. Apr 30
G	1. Miikka Kiprusoff Active Saturday could be the last time that Miikka Kiprusoff dons a Calgary Flames uniform. Kiprusoff has two years remaining on his contract but this off-season will be the first time the no-movement clause in the contract will expire. There are many reports out there that the Flames need to start re-building and the first change could be in goal where Kiprusoff could fetch a lot of assets in a deal. "He’s our heart and soul," Curtis Glencross said. "Our backbone. He’s the one who gives us a chance to win most nights." He has been very good once again this season as he has 35 wins with a 2.35 GAA and .921 save percentage in 70 games. Stay tuned in the off-season as it should be interesting. Apr 7
	2. Henrik Karlsson Active Henrik Karlsson stopped 23 of 25 shots to pick up his first victory of the season as the Flames defeated Anaheim 5-2. It was the seventh start of season for Karlsson and he finally picked up the victory. He had a tough start to the season when he injured his MCL on December 4 as Leland Irving took over his role as the backup to Miikka Kiprusoff. Apr 7

C	1. Eric Staal Active The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to acquire a first-line caliber forward that can play alongside Eric Staal. Staal has reached the 70-point mark for seven straight seasons, but he's capable of doing more if the Hurricanes manage to surround him with more talent. One interesting possibility is his brother, Jordan Staal, who the Pittsburgh Penguins might be open to trading. Jordan is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2012-13 campaign and the Penguins might move him for cap reasons. It's worth adding that the Hurricanes are open to having Eric shift to the wing if they end up acquiring a top line center. May 4
	2. Tuomo Ruutu Active Tuomo Ruutu found the back of the net for the Hurricanes in a 2-1 win over Ottawa Tuesday. The goal is the 18th of the campaign of the Finnish forward. Brandon Sutter also netted his 17th in the win. Apr 3
	3. Brandon Sutter Active Brandon Sutter was given a maintenance day on Monday, but he is expected to play Tuesday against Washington. He hasn't registered a point in five consecutive games and has two in his past 12. Sutter is a hard-working bottom-six forward, but he shouldn't be counted on for offense. He has 13 goals and 11 assists in 65 games this season and he has contributed 70 blocked shots as well. Mar 6
	4. Tim Brent Active Tim Brent set a new career-high with his 21st point of the 2011-12 campaign. Brent managed to establish himself last season with the NHL and he further cemented himself with the Hurricanes this season. However, he shouldn't be expected to ever put up numbers much better than what he's done this season. Mar 16
LW	1. Jeff Skinner Active Jeff Skinner scored a goal against Slovakia on Thursday, but Team Canada still lost the Quarterfinals game. Skinner finished the tournament with three goals and five points in eight contests. He was playing for his country after he was limited to 64 games in 2011-12 due to a concussion. May 18
	2. Jussi Jokinen Active Jussi Jokinen registered a goal and an assist in the Hurricanes' 3-0 win over Toronto Tuesday. The goal is only the 12th in a forgettable season for Jokinen and his point total rises to 45 after the contest. Tim Brent and Jay Harrison also found the back of the net in the victory. Mar 27
	3. Jiri Tlusty Active The Hurricanes signed Jiri Tlusty to a two-year, $3.2-million deal on Monday. Tlusty, who would have been a restricted free agent, will make $1.5 million next season and $1.7 million in 2013-14. He is coming off a season in which he set career highs across the board with 17-19-36. Apr 23
	4. Andreas Nodl Active Andreas Nodl (upper body) will play in Carolina's season finale on Saturday. Nodl will play on the same line as Jussi Jokinen and Brandon Sutter. He has three goals and five assists in 59 games in 2011-12. Apr 7
	5. Jeremy Welsh Active Jeremy Welsh's one-day, salary-cap figure was $97,000, but it was multiplied by 185 to get his full-season cap figure of $17,945,000. However, only one day of that is applied to the Hurricanes' cap, so the club finished the year spending a total of $50,522,806 for its players, according to capgeek.com. Carolina signed Welsh out of Union College last week and that one game he played, in Saturday's finale, will make him a restricted free agent going into next season. Apr 11
RW	1. Chad LaRose Active Chad LaRose netted his 19th goal of 2011-12 in a 2-1 shootout win over Montreal on Thursday. With the goal tonight, Larose now has 32 points in 66 games on the season. Apr 5
	2. Anthony Stewart Active Anthony Stewart netted two goals in a 4-3 overtime defeat Saturday. Eric Staal assisted on both of Stewart's goals. Jussi Jokinen netted his 10th goal of 2011-12. Jaroslav Spacek and Jiri Tlusty each registered an assist for Tampa Bay. Mar 3
	3. Pat Dwyer Active Pat Dwyer led the Hurricanes with six shots on goal in a 2-0 loss to Florida Sunday. The Canes were held in check for the entire game as Jose Theodore slammed the door shut each time they formed an attack. Dwyer has 10 points and 14 penalty minutes in 61 contests this year. Mar 11
D	1. Joni Pitkanen Active Joni Pitkanen scored a goal and added an assist as the Hurricanes defeated Florida by a score of 3-1 Wednesday. Pitkanen played his first game since December 6th and rewarded fantasy owners who waited on him so long with an excellent performance. He has only been healthy enough to play 22 games this season, but he has been very productive in those contests. Eric Staal also notched a pair of goals in the win. Mar 21
	2. Tim Gleason Active Tim Gleason's new four-year extension comes with a no-trade clause for the first two seasons. Gleason will get paid $16 million over the life of his new contract. This signing obviously takes his name off the list of potential targets for playoffs contenders as the trade deadline approaches. Jan 30
	3. Jamie McBain Active The Carolina Hurricanes have confirmed that Jamie McBain's newly inked two-year deal is worth $3.6 million. McBain will make $1.7 million next season and $1.9 million in 2013-14. That's a pretty good price for a blueliner who got 27 points in 2011-12 and still has some offensive upside. McBain would have become a restricted free agent this summer. May 21
	4. Bryan Allen Active GM Jim Rutherford reiterated that Bryan Allen is expected to test the free agent waters. Allen is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He's primarily a defensive defenseman who recorded 111 hits and 188 blocked shots in 82 games in 2011-12. May 21
	5. Jaroslav Spacek Active Jaroslav Spacek is apparently willing to re-sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, but GM Jim Rutherford said that kind of move would be "premature" for the team at this time. The veteran defenseman will be an unrestricted free agent if the Hurricanes don't give him a new deal prior to July 1. Rutherford said earlier this month that the organization probably wouldn't get a contract done with Spacek before free agency began and it looks like he is sticking with that plan for now. May 22
	6. Jay Harrison Active Jay Harrison scored the game-winning goal in a 4-2 victory Saturday. Justin Faulk, Patrick Dwyer, and Eric Staal netted the Hurricanes other three goals. Brandon Sutter and Tim Brent each registered an assist for Carolina. Jan 14
	7. Justin Faulk Active Justin Faulk registered an assist in Team USA's Quarterfinals loss to Finland. Faulk was stunning in the 2012 IIHF World Championship, with four goals and eight points in eight games. He's certainly helped his case to be part of Team USA in the 2014 Winter Olympics. May 18
G	1. Cam Ward Active Cam Ward kicked out 24 of 28 shots in Canada's 4-3 loss to Slovakia in the Quarterfinals of the 2012 IIHF World Championship. This is the third straight year the Canadians have been eliminated in the Quarterfinals. Ward didn't have the best of showings in the international tournament. He had a 2.83 GAA and .906 save percentage in six games. May 18
	2. Brian Boucher Active Brian Boucher surrendered 3 goals on 25 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Boucher was given the start in the final game of the season for the Hurricanes, who rested star goalie Cam Ward. Ward recently hit the 30-win mark and with the Hurricanes out of contention was given a night off. Apr 7

C	1. Jonathan Toews Active Jonathan Toews has decided against playing for Team Canada in the upcoming World Championship. Toews missed nearly two months due to a concussion before returning on April 12. "For now, the smart play is just to rest and make sure everything is clear and is behind me," Toews said. Apr 26
	2. Marcus Kruger Active Marcus Kruger played in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss after missing a game due to concussion-like symptoms. Kruger had one shot on goal and was credited with two blocked shots. He logged 19:46 minutes in the losing effort. Mar 28
	3. Dave Bolland Active "Bumps and bruises" won't stop Dave Bolland from returning to the lineup when the Chicago Blackhawks begin their first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Coyotoes on Thursday. Bolland sat out the final two games of the regular season with an upper-body injury, but practiced Monday and says he's ready to reclaim his third-line center role. ‘‘Feel great,’’ he said. ‘‘Just [had some] bumps and bruises, that’s all. ... The playoffs are always a fun time; I always get excited for them. The playoffs are always a big stage, and that’s when people like to show off and play their games.’’ Apr 10
	4. Bryan Bickell Active Bryan Bickell netted the game-winning goal in overtime in the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 win Saturday against the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 2 of their first-round series. Bickell's overtime heroics wouldn't have been possible without the Hawks tying the game with 5.5 seconds remaining via Patrick Sharp's deflection on a Brent Seabrook shot. Bickell also had the game's first goal 3:05 in, while Brandon Bollig recorded his first-ever NHL goal (and point) in his 20th career game. Andrew Shaw had 15 penalty minutes after charging Phoenix goalie Mike Smith and receiving a major and game misconduct in the second period. Chicago now heads home for Games 3 and 4 with the series tied at one. Apr 15
	5. Brendan Morrison Active Brendan Morrison hopes to return to playing in the NHL next year, but he isn't sure what's going to happen after a rough 2011-12 season. "This season was a long season as far as trying to get back to full health after knee surgery last year, but I feel good now," he said. "I'm going to prepare like I'm going to play and then we will have to make a decision later in the summer. I don't think anything is going to happen early in the summer, but I'm going to prepare." He was scratched in 21 of Chicago's final 31 regular season games and skated mostly on the fourth line when he did play. Morrison appeared in three playoff contests, but his arrival on the Blackhawks didn't go well after he struggled with Calgary prior to the move. In 39 games between both clubs, he ended up with four goals and seven assists. May 16
	6. Brandon Bollig Active Brandon Bollig scored his first NHL goal on Saturday. It was also the first point of Bollig's NHL career. He played 18 regular season games with 58 minutes in the penalty box. Bollig's goal tied the score at two with a nice wrist shot. Bollig's value is still as an enforcer but the goal was a nice present to fantasy owners. Apr 15
LW	1. Patrick Sharp Active Patrick Sharp scored a goal and four assists in Canada's 7-2 victory over France in the World Championship. Team Canada rebounded nicely after an overtime loss to Team USA. Sharp had 33 goals and 69 points in 74 games this season. May 7
	2. Viktor Stalberg Active Viktor Stalberg came into his own in 2011-12 with 22 goals and 43 points. The winger saw plenty of action as a top-six forward this season as the Blackhawks had some injury woes up front and Stalberg did not disappoint as he was a plus-six and doled out 91 hits as well. He struggled in the playoffs with only two assists in six games against Phoenix but should be a valued member of the Blackhawks in the next few years as he is only 25 years of age. He is worth selecting late in deeper pools next season. May 25
	3. Andrew Shaw Active Andrew Shaw doesn't plan to dramatically change the way he plays over his recently served three-game suspension. "Obviously I’m going to play the same way, maybe stay out of it after the whistles. I have to play between the whistles," Shaw said. "But still have that gritty play." That's not really a surprise. Shaw's appeal is that he plays a very physical game while still being able to serve as a solid secondary scorer. Shaw is a name you'll want to remember for 2012-13 fantasy drafts. Apr 23
	4. Brandon Saad Active Brandon Saad made his NHL playoff debut on Thursday. The rookie was recalled by the Blackhawks on Wednesday and saw time with Jonathan Toews and Andrew Brunette while also seeing time on the first power play unit. He had 76 points in 44 OHL games this season and was plus-one in 13:11 minutes. Apr 20
	5. Andrew Brunette Active Andrew Brunette might retire this summer. "I'm not sure," said Brunette. "It was a tough year. You don't want to leave this way, but there are times when the game tells you to leave and you don't have a decision. I'm going to let it decompress, come up for air and make some kind of decision." Brunette is 38 and was limited to 27 points in 78 games. He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and he's not likely to re-sign with Chicago. Apr 26
	6. Daniel Carcillo I.L. Daniel Carcillo's recently signed two-year extension will give him $825,000 per season. That's just a mild raise on the $775,000 the Blackhawks are paying him this season. A left knee injury has limited Carcillo to 28 games in 2011-12, but when he's healthy next season, he will provide the team with a physical presence and some secondary scoring. Mar 13
RW	1. Patrick Kane Active Patrick Kane’s actions in Madison, Wis. did not warrant any police action. Kane’s behavior earlier this month has resulted in silence from the Blackhawks’ camp, but team officials could be a little peeved over how their star center’s name keeps popping up for some off-ice issue or another. May 15
	2. Marian Hossa Sidelined Marian Hossa is on the mend from a severe concussion that he suffered in the playoffs on a hit by Phoenix's Raffi Torres. "Definitely, it is better," said Hossa, who is back in Slovakia. "But I'm still not feeling like myself. Obviously, it's going to take some time. It's step by step getting a little bit better and that's a good sign." He also said that he expects to be ready for training camp in the fall and that Torres, who was suspended for 25 games for the infraction, contacted him to see how he was doing. May 3
	3. Michael Frolik Active Michael Frolik potted a goal, but the Chicago Blackhawks came up short in their 3-2 Game 4 first-round series loss to the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night. Frolik now has goals in two straight games, after scoring just five times in 63 games in the regular season. His goal at 18:34 of the third period essentially forced overtime. Brendan Morrison had the other marker. Jonathan Toews, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Dave Bolland and Johnny Oduya had the assists. Apr 20
	4. Jamal Mayers Active Jamal Mayers was a healthy scratch in Game 6 - the third one in a row - after missing just one tilt all season. The veteran had 15 points and 91 penalty minutes in the regular season. ‘‘Obviously, mostly I’m mad at myself for somehow allowing that to happen,’’ Mayers said. ‘‘It’s the time of the year [where] it’s the reason why I signed here, so it certainly is disappointing.’’ Apr 24
	5. Jimmy Hayes Active Jimmy Hayes was in the lineup for two straight playoff games after playing in 31 games in the regular season. The 22-year-old, 6-foot-6, 221-pound rookie was re-inserted into the lineup to add some toughness, and he certainly fit the bill, tallying 15 penalty minutes in the game. ‘‘It was really fun playing in that game,’’ Hayes said of his playoff debut, which occurred in Game 5. ‘‘You can definitely see it’s faster out there. That’s why you work hard in practice and make sure it carries over.’’ Apr 24
	6. Ben Smith Sidelined Ben Smith will undergo season-ending surgery on Thursday to fix a right hip labral tear and hernia. Smith will need 16 weeks to recover so his season is over. He only played 13 games for Chicago scoring a couple of goals and had 15 goals and 31 points in 37 games for Rockford of the AHL before the injury. He should be fine for the start of training camp in September. Mar 9
D	1. Duncan Keith Active Duncan Keith will play for Canada at the World Championship in Finland and Sweden this May. He had one assist in six games for Chicago during their first-round playoff series loss to Phoenix. In 74 regular season matches, Keith produced 40 points and a plus-15 rating while averaging 26:53 of ice time per contest. Apr 25
	2. Brent Seabrook Active Brent Seabrook had the game-winning goal as the Chicago Blackhawks eked out a 5-4 win versus the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. The Hawks jumped out to a 4-0 lead, then managed to give up four straight goals. Seabrook's ninth came at 8:19 of the third period, and he also had an assist. The 26-year-old has totaled 33 points after 48 last season. Other two-point players included Patrick Kane (goal, assist) and Andrew Shaw (two assists). Patrick Sharp (32nd), Dave Bolland (19th) and Viktor Stalberg (20th) had the other markers. Mar 31
	3. Nick Leddy Active Nick Leddy scored the tying goal Saturday as Chicago defeated Phoenix 2-1 in overtime. Leddy's first playoff goal of his NHL career sent the game into overtime and Jonathan Toews provided the winner as the series will now return to Chicago for Game 6 with the Blackhawks trailing three games to two. Leddy has had a good playoff thus far with two assists to go with his goal. He has a lot of offensive upside and should be definitely drafted in the middle rounds next season. Apr 22
	4. Niklas Hjalmarsson Active Look for Niklas Hjalmarsson to skate with Brent Seabrook on the Hawks' number one defensive pairing. He will take the place of the suspended Duncan Keith and team with Seabrook on the team's number one shutdown unit. Although this is a great opportunity for Hjalmarsson, we are not sure it is a great thing for his plus/minus rating. Mar 25
	5. Johnny Oduya Active The Chicago Blackhawks are interested in re-signing Johnny Oduya. Oduya is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after being acquired on Feb. 27. "He came in at a time when the team needed some experience and some veteran presence and also somebody who could eat up some minutes," Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said. "He was an important part of that stretch run, so we're very interested in continuing to talk to his group about where he fits in with our team next year." Oduya had 18 points and 33 penalty minutes in 81 games with Chicago and Winnipeg in 2011-12. Apr 26
	6. Steve Montador Sidelined Steve Montador is progressing from his concussion according to coach Joel Quenneville. Montador is scheduled to skate in the next few days as he has missed 27 of the Blackhawks last 28 games. There is still no timetable for his return. Apr 13
	7. Sami Lepisto Active Sami Lepisto drew into the Chicago lineup on Saturday after being a healthy scratch in Game 1. Lepisto replaced Sean O'Donnell on the Chicago blueline but played only 4:25 minutes in the Blackhawks 4-3 overtime win. He could remain in the Chicago lineup for Game 3 Tuesday as it is unlikely that coach Joel Quenneville will tinker with a winning lineup. Apr 15
	8. Sean O'Donnell Active Sean O'Donnell was a healthy scratch in Game 2. O'Donnell was minus-two in the series opener and joined Michael Frolik, Brendan Morrison, Dylan Olsen and Jimmy Hayes in the press box. Just an FYI. Apr 15
G	1. Corey Crawford Active One of the questions the Blackhawks have to answer this offseason is whether Corey Crawford truly is the No. 1 guy between the pipes. In all, the netminder had a disappointing season, before turning it on in March and April and then struggling again in the postseason. He finished with a 2.72 goals-against average and .903 save percentage in the regular season - and a 2.58 GAA/.893SV% in the playoffs. "You never want to finish a year with a loss; you want to go out with a win," Crawford said. "I thought we had a strong enough team to do that. You look at that game tonight. We definitely could have won that one. It just didn’t go our way." Crawford still has two more seasons left on his contract. Apr 24
	2. Ray Emery Active Ray Emery has agreed to a one-year/$1.15 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks. Although Emery hasn't lived up to our expectations this season, he is a solid backup. We also wouldn't completely dismiss the possibility of him bouncing back in 2012-13 and end up stealing the starting job. Apr 7

Columbus Blue Jackets

Colorado Avalanche

C	1. Mark Letestu Active Mark Letestu has five goals in his last nine games. The former Pittsburgh Penguin had gone goalless in his previous 15 games before the breakout. He has 10 goals and 21 points in 55 games this season with a minus-four rating and a measly four penalty minutes. Mar 26
	2. Derick Brassard Active Derick Brassard has two goals and five points in his last four contests. Brassard has been good since the All-Star break with 21 points in 28 games. He is a sleeper candidate for the 2012-13 campaign, but if the Blue Jackets trade Rick Nash as expected, then drafting Blue Jackets players will be a big risk. Mar 29
	3. Derek MacKenzie Active Derek MacKenzie (concussion) is working out again and should be ready for the start of the 2012-13 season. MacKenzie missed the last 16 games of the season after being hit by Chris Summers of the Coyotes on March 3. He passed his baseline test but it was decided that he would remain on the sidelines for the remainder of the season. "I felt pressure to keep playing, given my contract situation and the fact that I hadn’t missed a game to that point," MacKenzie said. "At first, I didn’t even want to say the word concussion. But, in talking to people and the team docs, we decided to play it safe. It’s not a groin. It’s your head. If you have a symptom, you’re out." MacKenzie is an unrestricted free agent on July 1 but look for the Blue Jackets to re-sign him before that. He has little to no fantasy value. May 10
	4. Darryl Boyce Active Darryl Boyce made his Columbus Blue Jackets debut on Tuesday. Boyce had no points or shots on goal in 8:27 minutes of playing time. He also finished the game with a minus-one rating. Boyce has no fantasy value in standard leagues. Feb 29
LW	1. Vaclav Prospal Active Vaclav Prospal had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 victory Friday. Mark Letestu scored his ninth goal of the season. Derick Brassard registered three assists, giving him 35 points in 66 contests. Jack Johnson and Nikita Nikitin each recorded assists on two of Columbus' five goals. Mar 23
	2. Kristian Huselius I.L. Interim coach Todd Richards said he does not expect Kristian Huselius (groin) to return this season. Huselius played all of two games in December for his only action this season. It’s been one thing after the other the past two years for the 33-year-old Swede. He missed two months last season – a year in which he played only 39 games -- due to a high ankle sprain and while recovering from that injury he hurt his groin, which has not been right since. Mar 6
	3. R.J. Umberger Active R.J. Umberger saw his three-game goal scoring streak come to an end Tuesday. Umberger had five goals and six points in that span. He had six shots on goal, but Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith turned aside a staggering 54 shots to shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets. Apr 4
	4. Colton Gillies Active Coach Todd Richards has been impressed with the play of Colton Gillies. Gillies received a bit of a break when the Blue Jackets named Richards as the new head coach once they fired Scott Arniel as Richards was the head coach of the Wild the last two seasons, the organization Gillies played for before he was claimed off waivers a couple of weeks ago. Richards loved one game Gillies played last season for him in a 5-0 loss to the Canucks. "He was all over the ice in that game, around the puck all night, and that’s what I think he was like (on Wednesday against the Kings when he scored his first goal of the season)," Richards said. "The way he worked away from the puck to get the puck was really good on his part. You can see his feet and his aggressive play, being the first guy in on the forecheck, playing the body and creating turnovers. That’s what I’ve liked about his game since he’s been here, but especially on Wednesday." Feb 3
	5. Ryan Russell Active Ryan Russell has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Columbus. He was acquired from Montreal in exchange for forward Mike Blunden last summer and split between the Jackets and their AHL affiliate in Springfield during the 2011-12 campaign. Russell had two goals in 41 NHL appearances in his first taste of big-league action. May 24
RW	1. Rick Nash Active Don't expect a decision to be made on Blue Jackets interim head coach Todd Richards for at least another week. The NHL-worst Blue Jackets finished with a 29-46-7 record and went 18-21-2 under 45-year-old Richards. It appears that general manager Scott Howson wants to see what goes on early in the playoffs before making any sort of decision, though. Columbus has made the playoffs in one of its 11 seasons. Apr 17
	2. Ryan Johansen Active Ryan Johansen is thrilled to be playing center again. Johansen has played in the middle the last four games. He has been a healthy scratch on many an occasion this season and wasn't comfortable even when he was back in the lineup as he was playing on the wing. He centered Derek Dorsett and Colton Gillies Saturday. I’m 100 percent more comfortable (at center)," Johansen said. "The first game and a half I felt off a little bit, but it has started to come back to me. I’ve started to feel like myself." Do not forget about him next season as he is only 19. Mar 18
	3. Cam Atkinson Active Columbus forward Cam Atkinson is worth looking at in deeper pools in 2012-13 fantasy drafts. The scoring winger was named to Team USA at the World Championships after playing only 27 games for the Blue Jackets, scoring seven times and adding an equal amount of assists. "Cam is a perfect fit," Team USA’s director of hockey operations Jim Johannson said. "He skates well. He has some offensive ability. When put in situations to be more offensive, he’s had success at every level. This is that next challenge. In my experience, he’s got the makeup of a guy who would play well in this tournament." Don't overlook him next season as he had back-to-back 30 goal seasons for Boston College his last two years before turning pro prior to this campaign. May 6
	4. Derek Dorsett Active Derek Dorsett's newly signed three-year contract is worth $4.9 million. Dorsett will make $1.5 million next season, $1.4 million in 2013-14 and $2 million in the final campaign of the deal. That's a $1,633,333 million annual cap hit and represents a sizable jump from the $575,000 he made in 2011-12. Dorsett is mostly know for the physical presence he provides and his fantasy value comes from the massive amount of penalty minutes he accumulates. May 24
	5. Jared Boll Active Jared Boll netted just his second goal of the season on Saturday. Boll had been goalless since Nov. 23. "It felt good. It’s been a while. That big loss in Detroit kind of really woke guys up," Boll said. He gets a ton of penalty minutes, but his nearly complete lack of offensive production makes him unappealing in most fantasy leagues. Apr 2
D	1. James Wisniewski Active James Wisniewski (concussion) will be able to return on Tuesday. Wisniewski has 24 points and 35 penalty minutes in 45 games this season. He hasn't played since March 18th. If someone in your league dumped him thinking that he wouldn't be back in 2011-12, Wisniewski might provide you with a bit of a boost in the final days of the regular season. Apr 2
	2. Jack Johnson Active Jack Johnson was a plus-five in 21 games with the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets after his trade from Los Angeles. This is a surprise as Johnson was minus-85 for the Kings in his almost five seasons in Southern California with a minus-12 best season this year for Los Angeles. To go from a minus-player for a much better team and become a plus-player with a cellar-dweller is hard to believe but Johnson accomplished the feat. Look for Johnson to become a 50-plus point defenseman in Columbus but do not expect a positive plus-minus next season. May 18
	3. Fedor Tyutin Sidelined Fedor Tyutin could be out for the rest of the season after he sustained a broken right hand on Tuesday night. "He finished the game with a broken hand," coach Todd Richards said. "It happened in the third period. It was a point shot that hit him but he continued to play." Tyutin is a key player on the Blue Jackets' defense corps. He is second among the team's blueliners in points with 26, thanks to Jack Johnson's arrival, and he is second on the club in average ice time per game at 24:08. Mar 8
	4. Nikita Nikitin Active Nikita Nikitin scored two goals and registered an assist in a 4-1 victory Friday. R.J. Umberger accounted for the Blue Jackets' other two goals. Derick Brassard, Cam Atkinson, Mark Letestu, Vinny Prospal, Rick Nash, Derek Dorsett, and Ryan Johansen each registered an assist for Columbus. Mar 30
	5. Aaron Johnson Active Aaron Johnson led the way with eight of Blue Jackets 34 blocked shots on Saturday. The Blue Jackets took on the Vancouver Canucks and took great pride Saturday with their shot blocking prowess. "It’s easy to tell, when you look at that stat, about the care and the want," Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards said. "Because if it doesn’t mean anything to you then for the most part you’re getting out of the way. So we did a good job there, but that also shows we probably spent a little too much time in our zone." Mar 18
	6. John Moore Sidelined John Moore (ankle) hopes to return to the Columbus lineup on Saturday. Moore has missed the last three games with the injury. "I have no power on it," Moore said. "It doesn’t feel right. I just have to be able to tolerate (the pain)." He has two goals and five assists in 67 games this season. Apr 6
	7. Marc Methot Active Marc Methot has been suspended for one game for hitting Yevgeni Kovyrshin into the boards on Tuesday in World Championship play. He was ejected from Team Canada's 5-1 win over Belarus on the play and won't be able to play against Slovakia in the quarterfinals on Thursday. 2012 draft prospect Ryan Murray is expected to dress in his place. May 16
	8. Dalton Prout Active The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled Dalton Prout from the minors. Prout is a defensive defenseman and will make his NHL debut on Friday. He had four goals and 12 points with Springfield of the AHL this season. Mar 30
	9. Radek Martinek I.L. Radek Martinek will not return this season because of post-concussion symptoms. The club made the announcement on Thursday night. Martinek has been sidelined since Oct. 21 and thought he would be able to return at some point, but coach Todd Richards said the defenseman suffered a setback. "It's a big blow, obviously, for our team," Richards said. "But your concern, first and foremost, is his health and his functioning as a person. The doctors felt it was in his best interest health-wise to not play again this year." Jan 20
G	1. Steve Mason Active The Columbus Blue Jackets wouldn't get into specifics, but it appears likely that Steve Mason's situation will change in some way or another. Columbus beat writer Aaron Portzline discussed all kinds of possibilities: waivers, a trade, a buyout or even Mason becoming a backup. Here's what GM Scott Howson said: "We need better play from that position. I told Steve in our exit interviews (earlier this month) that we’re going to have a different look at that position next year, but that right now, nobody can predict what form that’s going to take." Apr 29
	2. Curtis Sanford Sidelined Coach Todd Richards said a leg muscle tear will likely shelve Curtis Sanford for the balance of the season. The goalie suffered his injury in the opening period Sunday at Calgary and departed in favor Steve Mason. If indeed Sanford is through, he would finish his season 10-18-4 with a 2.60 GAA and .911 save percentage. Mar 20
	3. Allen York Sidelined Allen York is dealing with what is believed to be a lower body injury. York was reportedly seen getting around with a slight limp on Saturday. He will not serve as the starting or backup goaltender in the Blue Jackets' season finale on Saturday. Apr 7
	4. Shawn Hunwick Active Undrafted goalie Shawn Hunwick has joined the Columbus Blue Jackets on an amateur tryout agreement. He will back up Allen York on Wednesday night against the Detroit Red Wings due to an injury to starter Steve Mason in the morning skate. Hunwick appeared in 40 games with the University of Michigan this past season, while compiling a 24-12-3 record with a 2.00 GAA and a .932 save percentage. Mar 28

C	1. Matt Duchene Active Matt Duchene acknowledges that he didn't enjoy the greatest season, but he's unsure how this will affect the contract he receives as a restricted free agent. "Tough year to base what I’m worth, but I also had two pretty darn good years before this, and I’m only going to be better from this experience," Duchene said. "I can’t emphasize enough how much I want to be a part of this franchise, but at the same time I have to do what’s right for me as well. I really hope things work out, and I’m sure they will. I’m hoping they still have me as a big part of the plan here." Duchene struggled by amassing only 28 points in 58 games this season, but he should be considered one of the best bounce-back candidates next year. Apr 8
	2. Paul Stastny Active Paul Stastny notched a goal and two assists for Team USA in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Switzerland. Anaheim Ducks Cam Fowler and Bobby Ryan added a goal and an assist apiece for the Americans in the victory. Stastny concluded the preliminary round with eight points in seven games. The United States will play Finland in their quarterfinal contest on Thursday. May 16
	3. Ryan O'Reilly Active Ryan O'Reilly potted two goals for Canada in a 5-1 win over Belarus in preliminary round action Tuesday. The Canadians clinched the top seed in Group H and will play Slovakia in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Anaheim forwards Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf posted a goal and an assist each in the contest. May 16
	4. Jay McClement Active Jay McClement scored a goal in a 3-2 shootout loss Saturday afternoon. David Jones netted his 10th power-play goal of the season. Paul Stastny, Ryan O'Reilly, and Daniel Winnik each registered an assist for Colorado. Feb 4
	5. Mark Olver Active In his initial contest Friday night following a callup from Lake Erie of the AHL, center Mark Olver scored a goal and assisted on another in the Colorado Avalanche's 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. What took the Avs so long to call this guy up anyway? "I'm just happy to contribute," Olver said. "I missed 35 games with a concussion this year, so it was tough, but it's the way it can be sometimes in this game. I just am happy to have gotten a chance again tonight and it went well, thanks to my teammates." Feb 18
LW	1. Gabriel Landeskog Active Gabriel Landeskog has been nominated for the Calder Trophy. Of the three nominees, Landeskog finished third in terms of point-per-games, but he still had a great 52 points in 82 games. However, the case for Landeskog is that he's the most complete player on the list. Landeskog is sound defensively and a physical presence. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins might be the flasher player, but don't be surprised if Landeskog wins the award. The third Calder nominee is Adam Henrique. Apr 20
	2. Jamie McGinn Active Jamie McGinn will play Thursday after missing last Friday's game with a back injury. The Avalanche must win to keep their playoff hopes alive, but they also need help, and McGinn has been a productive player for the club since arriving at the trade deadline. He has 12 points in 15 games. Apr 5
	3. Cody McLeod Active Don't be surprised if Cody McLeod is traded to the Canucks. Vancouver could be looking for an agitator, and with Steve Downie on board, the Avs may be able to spare McLeod. It is also not secret that Canuck GM Mike Gillis is a fan of the Colorado pest. Feb 26
	4. Peter Mueller Active Peter Mueller was a healthy scratch Saturday night against Vancouver. Chuck Kobasew, who had been a healthy scratch for the Avs' last four games, played in Mueller's place. If healthy, Mueller is too good a player to be sitting in the press box. Look for him to respond with a strong effort once he returns to the Colorado lineup. Mar 25
RW	1. David Jones Active David Jones, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, is interested in staying with the Colorado Avalanche. "It's unfortunate they don't do any of their signings during a season," Jones said. "Which is fine, and just something you have to adjust to. But you can't really think about that too much right now. We still have games to play and have a hope we can make the playoffs." Even if Colorado wins both of their remaining games, they still aren't likely to make the playoffs. Jones has 19 goals and 36 points in 70 games this season. Apr 4
	2. Steve Downie Active Steve Downie registered his 25th assist of the season on Monday. Downie has cooled down a bit since his hot start to his Avalanche tenure, but he still has four points in his last six games. He now has 11 points and eight penalty minutes in 10 contests with Colorado. Mar 13
	3. Milan Hejduk Active Milan Hejduk is excited to play with the Colorado Avalanche in 2012-13. Hejduk inked a one-year deal with Colorado on Friday, ending any speculation about him retiring. "I believe in this organization and our young players and look forward to helping the team in any way that I can," Hejduk said. He'll be looking to bounce back after recording a career-low 37 points in 82 games last season. May 19
	4. Chuck Kobasew Active Colorado Avalanche winger Chuck Kobasew received a $2,500 fine for charging Vancouver Canucks defenseman Aaron Rome. Kobasew avoids a suspension for checking the controversial defenseman, who will be sidelined for some time. The speedy forward has been a major disappointment for the Avalanche. Mar 25
	5. Kevin Porter Active Kevin Porter was the only member of the Colorado Avalanche who managed to record a goal in the team's 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Porter is playing some decent hockey since being suspended for a knee-to-knee hit on David Booth, but with just two goals and three points on the season, he's irrelevant from a fantasy perspective. Dec 28
D	1. Erik Johnson Active Erik Johnson, who is scheduled to be a restricted free agent this summer, sounds open to signing a long-term deal with Colorado. "Last time I was restricted (in 2010 with the Blues), I let the negotiations get to me a little bit," said Johnson. "This time around, I'm experienced and I'll just let my agent handle it. But there's one thing I want to make clear to my agent: I want to be here for the long haul and I love what this group has to offer and everything this organization is all about. For me, it's a no-brainer to want to come back." Johnson had four goals and 26 points in 73 games this season. He should be regarded as a sleeper candidate going into 2012-13 fantasy drafts. Apr 9
	2. Jan Hejda Active Jan Hejda is available to return to the Colorado lineup Saturday against Los Angeles. He had been out of action due to a groin injury. Of course, there is no telling if Hejda will actually dress for the contest as the Avs' have a very deep blueline playing quite well at the moment. Jan 21
	3. Shane O'Brien Active Shane O'Brien wants to re-sign with the Colorado Avalanche. O'Brien is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. "We're the youngest team in the league, and we played some of the best hockey down the stretch in the whole NHL," O'Brien said. "I'd love to stay here, and hopefully it will work out. I love the boys here, so if it doesn't work out, I will be extremely disappointed." O'Brien has already played with five NHL squads in six seasons. Apr 9
	4. Ryan Wilson Active Ryan Wilson returned to action on Friday February 17. Wilson played 19.23 minutes and was minus-one in the Colorado Avalanche's 3-1 victory over the Oilers in Edmonton Friday night. He missed one game because of an illness. Feb 18
	5. Matt Hunwick Active Matt Hunwick has now played in eight straight games after being a healthy scratch in 49 of the Avalanche's first 61 games. Hunwick did not make waves when he was sitting in the press box and that impressed coach Joe Sacco. "He's forced my hand. He's been really good since he's been back in the lineup, and the one thing about Matt is he's a consummate professional," Sacco said. "He's the most fit guy, and he prepares himself. The reason he's able to come in and play the way he has after being in and out of the lineup, mostly out, is he doesn't wait for the opportunity to prepare. He's already prepared, so when the opportunity comes, he's ready to go. He's diligent, a very determined kid and a good pro." He has only two goals and three points in 20 games so he has little fantasy value. Mar 10
	6. Tyson Barrie Active Tyson Barrie has been a healthy scratch since he was called up roughly two weeks ago, but he's expected to stay on the active roster for now. Barrie is 21-years-old and he could certainly use the playing time. However, things have been going well for Colorado lately and Avalanche coach Joe Sacco is reluctant to mix things up when his team is winning. So why not just send Barrie to the minors? "We want to have depth at this time of year," Sacco said. The Avalanche probably also think that Barrie being around the Avalanche during their push for a playoff spot will help him out in the long run. Mar 8
	7. Ryan O'Byrne Active Colorado defenseman Ryan O’Byrne will return to the lineup Thursday night in Nashville. O’Byrne last played Feb. 22 against the Kings when he suffered a knee injury that landed him on IR. The 27-year-old defenseman is 1-5-6 in 61 games. Mar 6
	8. Stefan Elliott Active Stefan Elliott was one of four Colorado Avs who were healthy scratches Thursday. He was joined in the press box by Kevin Porter, Chuck Kobasew and Ryan Wilson. Just an FYI. Apr 6
G	1. Semyon Varlamov Active Semyon Varlamov has led Team Russia all the way to the gold medal game. Varlamov has a 1.74 GAA and .940 save percentage. If he can stand tall against Team Slovakia on Sunday, then Russia could end up with their first gold medal in the IIHF World Championship since 2009. Varlamov had a rough start to his 2011-12 campaign, but he bounced back after the all-star break. He might be a nice value pick in 2012 fantasy drafts. May 19
	2. Jean-Sebastien Giguere Active J.S. Giguere had a miserable game Sunday night. Although there was plenty of blame to spread around after Colorado's 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the Predators, Giguere will have to take some of the heat for the loss. The veteran goalie will have all summer to ponder his future. Apr 8

C	1. Mike Ribeiro Sidelined Mike Ribeiro and a number of other Dallas players sat out the season finale against the Blues with an assortment of injuries. With nothing on the line Ribeiro, Steve Ott, Sheldon Souray, Stephane Robidas, Radek Dvorak and Mark Fistric were scratched due mostly to nagging ailments. We will find out the extent of those injuries in the coming days. Apr 8
	2. Jamie Benn Active Jamie Benn has eight goals and 12 points in 14 games this month. Benn has been great all season, scoring 26 goals and 62 points in 66 games. Those are career-highs for Benn, but we wouldn't be surprised if he sets new ones in 2012-13. Mar 31
	3. Vernon Fiddler Active Vernon Fiddler had a goal, but it wasn't enough in the Dallas Stars' 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Fiddler's goal was only his eighth of the season, but it came at 7:44 of the third period with the Stars down by two, so it gave them a legitimate chance to at least record a point with another one. Unfortunately, Dallas only mustered eight shots in the final frame. Eric Nystrom and Kari Lehtonen had the assists on the goal. Mar 22
	4. Jacob Dowell Sidelined Jacob Dowell (undisclosed) is expected to be scratched Saturday. Dowell might not be significantly hurt, but the Stars have opted to rest a number of veterans for their season finale. He has seven points and 53 penalty minutes in 52 games this season. Apr 7
	5. Ryan Garbutt Active Ryan Garbutt scored his second career goal in Dallas' 3-2 loss to St. Louis Saturday night. It was the 26-year-old center's thrid point in 19 games with the Stars. Phillip Larsen also scored for Dallas in the loss, while Jamie Benn, Loui Eriksson, Tomas Vincour and Alex Goligoski registered assists. Apr 7
LW	1. Brenden Morrow Active Brenden Morrow is aware of the speculation about whether or not he should be traded and he's hoping that he stays in Dallas. "I'm not going to lie, it's really tough to hear," said Morrow, referring to the speculation. "But at the same time, I saw it with franchise players, good friends. If it happened to Mike Modano, it can happen to anyone. I don't like it; I'm uncomfortable with it. I want us to win, I want us to be better, but I also understand this is a business and some of the things are out of my control. So what I can control is to get myself as healthy as I can and work as hard as I can and hope I perform as well as I can. I'd love to be a part of the solution next year, and hopefully management agrees." Morrow is signed through 2012-13 and comes with a $4.1 million cap hit. He had 26 points and 97 penalty minutes in 57 games this season. Apr 11
	2. Steve Ott Sidelined Steve Ott (undisclosed) will be scratched for Dallas' season finale. If the Stars still had a shot of making the playoffs, Ott might have played. As it is, Dallas will focus on giving youngsters playing time in their final contest and will rest several veterans as a result. It looks like Ott will finish the season with 39 points and 156 penalty minutes in 74 games. Apr 7
	3. Eric Nystrom Active Eric Nystrom (leg) returned to the Stars' lineup on Tuesday. Nystrom was sidelined for three straight games because of a lacerated leg. He had a minus-one rating in 13:32 minutes of ice time. Apr 4
	4. Tom Wandell Active Tom Wandell (illness) returned to action on Thursday April 5. Wandell played 8:08 minutes including 1:15 on the power play. He last played on March 24. He has six goals and 15 points in 71 games this season. Apr 6
	5. Francis Wathier Active The Dallas Stars called up Francis Wathier. Wathier logged 5:25 minutes of playing time in his season debut Monday night. It's possible that Wathier, who is 27 and has now played in nine career NHL games, could stick with the Stars until the All-Star break. "This might be the best opportunity I have in my career, so I really want to show people I belong here," said Wathier. "I know there are several things I can do to help our team win, and that's what I'm focused on." Jan 17
RW	1. Loui Eriksson Active Loui Eriksson was great for Sweden at the World Championships. He picked up five goals and eight assists in eight games, while finishing with a plus-7 rating. Eriksson led the Stars in scoring during the regular season with 71 points in 82 contests. He is quickly establishing himself as a dependable offensive threat and should be snatched up relatively quickly on draft day next year. May 23
	2. Michael Ryder Active Michael Ryder scored two goals and recorded an assist in a 3-1 win Wednesday night. Mike Ribeiro netted a goal and registered two assists for Dallas. Loui Eriksson assisted on two of the Stars three goals. Mar 29
	3. Radek Dvorak Sidelined Don't expect Radek Dvorak (undisclosed) to play Saturday. With the Stars out of the playoff hunt, Dvorak is one of a long list of Dallas players that is projected to be scratched. He has four goals and 21 points in 73 games this season. Apr 7
	4. Adam Burish Active The Stars will get Adam Burish back from an illness for Thursday's match-up in Chicago. Burish will join Ryan Garbutt and Toby Petersen on the team's fourth line. He missed one game as a result of being sick. Feb 23
	5. Toby Petersen Sidelined Toby Petersen (undisclosed) is not expected to play on Saturday. Petersen might actually be healthy enough to play, but the Stars are scratching a long list of veterans in their season finale. He has two goals and five points in 39 games this season. Apr 7
	6. Reilly Smith Active The Dallas Stars have signed Reilly Smith to a three-year/entry level contract. Smith was drafted in the third round, 69th overall in the 2009 Entry Draft. He starred at Miami (Ohio) University the last two seasons, scoring 28 and 30 goals in less than 40 games. He will join the Stars but will need a work visa before taking the ice in an NHL game. ``We put a lot of thought into this, and we believe he's ready,'' GM Joe Nieuwendyk said. ``It's a big jump, and it's a challenge, but other players have done it recently, and we believe Reilly is the type of player who can do it, too.'' Keep an eye on him as he knows how to score. Mar 26
D	1. Alex Goligoski Active Alex Goligoski scored his eighth goal of the season in a 3-2 loss to the Predators Sunday. The goal late in the third period cut Nashville's lead to 3-2 and ends a three-game pointless streak for Goligoski. Michael Ryder also tallied for Dallas in the loss. Feb 19
	2. Stephane Robidas Sidelined Stephane Robidas (undisclosed) isn't projected to play in Dallas' season finale. Robidas is one of several veterans who might actually be healthy enough to play, but won't because the Stars want to use their final game to give their younger players ice time. He has five goals and 22 points in 75 games this season. Apr 7
	3. Sheldon Souray Sidelined Sheldon Souray (undisclosed) isn't projected to play in Dallas' season finale. Souray is on a long list of veterans who might be healthy enough to play under other circumstances, but won't because the Stars want to see what their youngsters can do. Dallas has already been eliminated from the playoffs. Apr 7
	4. Trevor Daley Active Trevor Daley had a three-point night (a goal and two assists) in the Dallas Stars' 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. With 14 points on the year, the defenseman has set himself up for a career year, but he's still only on pace for 32 points so he's not someone to be eyeing in fantasy leagues. In addition to Daly's excellent day, Tom Wandell had a goal and an assist to give him six points, while Jamie Benn notched two assists for 34 points on the year. Loui Eriksson (13th) and Michael Ryder (15th) each notched goals on the man advantage. Dallas had three of its goals in a 12-shot first period to take advantage of an uncharacteristically shaky Tim Thomas. Dec 31
	5. Adam Pardy Active The Dallas Stars have called up defenseman Adam Pardy. He won't get back into the lineup on Thursday, but he enjoyed a solid conditioning stint in the minors with four assists and a plus-1 rating in two contests. Feb 9
	6. Mark Fistric Sidelined Mark Fistric (undisclosed) is not expected to play on Saturday. Fistric returned to the Stars' lineup on March 31 after missing nearly two weeks with an abdominal strain. He might have been able to play Saturday, but the Stars decided to scratch a number of veterans to give their younger players a chance to show what they could do in the season finale. Apr 7
	7. Philip Larsen Active Philip Larsen (illness) was healthy enough to play Tuesday. Larsen missed Monday's practice because of the disease. He had an assist on Tuesday, giving him 10 points in 53 games this season. Apr 4
G	1. Kari Lehtonen Active Dallas GM Joe Nieuwendyk has revealed that Kari Lehtonen's undisclosed injury is to the meniscus in his right knee. He sustained the ailment while competing for Finland at the World Championships and according to Nieuwendyk it would have sidelined him for about two weeks if it took place during the regular season. Lehotonen will probably have his knee examined back in Dallas in a week or so. May 17
	2. Richard Bachman Active Richard Bachman played well in a 3-2 loss to St. Louis Saturday night. He stopped 32 of 35 Blues' shots but unfortunately recorded his 5th loss against eight wins. We expect Bachman to play in a few more games next season as Kari Lehtonen's back up from the start of the campaign. Apr 7

Detroit Red Wings

Edmonton Oilers

Florida Panthers

C	1. Pavel Datsyuk Active Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and two assists to help Team Russia win the 2012 World Championship's goal medal game. Datsyuk ended up with three goals and seven points in 10 games during the tournament. He had 67 points in 70 games in 2011-12 and has been nominated for the Selke Trophy. May 21
	2. Valtteri Filppula Active Red Wings forward Valtteri Filppula had a hand in all four of Finland's goals as it defeated Kazakhstan 4-1 on Monday in the world championships. The winger assisted on the first two goals and scored the next two, and he now has a team-leading nine points in seven games. Filppula had two assists in five playoff games after breaking out with career highs this regular season, scoring 23 times and collecting 66 points. Pavel Datsyuk also scored in Russia's 4-0 win, though he has been pretty quit in the tournament with only three points in seven games May 15
	3. Darren Helm Active Look for Darren Helm (arm) to have his cast removed next month. Helm suffered lacerated tendons in his right forearm when cut by the skate of Alexander Radulov during Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs over three weeks ago. The restricted free agent to be will most likely re-sign with the Red Wings who value the bottom six forward as he is able to score 10-plus goals per year and play great defense. He should be ready to go for the start of training camp although his lack of offensive numbers will make it hard to draft him in anything but the deepest of fantasy pools in 2012-13. May 4
	4. Cory Emmerton Active Cory Emmerton might make his playoff debut on Wednesday. Emmerton is currently penciled in to play on the fourth line with Gustav Nyquist and Tomas Holmstrom. However, the Red Wings will shake up their bottom two lines if Darren Helm (knee) is available. Emmerton had 10 points in 74 regular season games. Apr 11
	5. Joakim Andersson Active Joakim Andersson has been summoned by the Detroit Red Wings. Andersson was promoted because Justin Abdelkader is questionable Friday due to the flu. He has 16 goals and 35 points in 54 AHL contests this season. Mar 9
	6. Tomas Tatar Active Tomas Tatar recorded two assists in Team Slovakia's 5-1 victory over Belarus in the 2012 IIHF World Championship. Tatar had 24 goals and 58 points in 76 AHL games this season. He has a goal in nine career NHL contests. May 12
LW	1. Henrik Zetterberg Active Henrik Zetterberg will play for Sweden in the world championships. The Wings have a number of guys who will be participating, as Jonathan Ericsson and Johan Franzen also will play for Sweden. Jimmy Howard and Justin Abdelkader will join Team USA. Action will begin May 4. Apr 24
	2. Jiri Hudler Active Jiri Hudler might decide to test the free agent waters. Hudler is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He made $3 million in 2011-12 and figures to get a raise in what might be a thin free agent market. Hudler bounced back from a rough 2010-11 campaign with 25 goals and 50 points in 81 games this season. May 24
	3. Todd Bertuzzi Active Todd Bertuzzi hasn't recorded a point in four postseason contests. So far Bertuzzi's biggest contribution to their first round series has been his fight with Shea Weber early in Game 2. Bertuzzi has finished each playoff game with a negative rating and while he's not known as one of the team's offensive leaders, they could certainly use more secondary scoring going into Game 5. Detroit is currently one game away from elimination. Apr 19
	4. Justin Abdelkader Active Justin Abdelkader has three points in five games with Team USA in the 2012 IIHF World Championship. Abdelkader didn't play much of an offensive role for Detroit in 2011-12, so this is a nice sign. All the same, he's projected to start the 2012-13 campaign as a bottom-six forward. May 12
	5. Drew Miller Active Drew Miller potted a marker, but the Detroit Red Wings came up short against the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, losing 3-2. With 13 goals and 24 points in 67 games, Miller really isn't fantasy relevant, though he does have three more goals and five more points than he's ever notched in his career. Justin Abdelkader had the other marker, his eighth of the season, and he also finished a plus-two. Mar 10
	6. Gustav Nyquist Active Teammates have been taking note of Gustav Nyquist’s strong play. Whether he remains on the top line with Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen in Game 4 on Thursday against the Predators remains to be seen. If he does, it’s well earned because his effective play in Game 3 was very much noticed. Nyquist has not recorded a point in his two previous playoff games, but it is not for lack of setting up teammates. Apr 17
RW	1. Johan Franzen Active Johan Franzen suffered a broken nose during the 2012 IIHF World Championship. Franzen sustained the injury when Dmitri Kalinin cross-checked him. "I just talked to Mule," Red Wings GM Ken Holland said. "He has a broken nose, but otherwise (is) OK." It's worth noting that the possibility of a concussion hasn't been completely ruled out, but Holland said Franzen "sounded good." May 12
	2. Daniel Cleary Active Daniel Cleary underwent knee surgery on Tuesday. Cleary "will be ready for camp," according to Red Wings GM Ken Holland. Cleary had spent almost the entire season playing through the knee injury. That probably contributed to him ending up with just 33 points in 75 games. May 9
	3. Tomas Holmstrom Active Tomas Holmstrom and the Red Wings will discuss the forward's future in the next couple of weeks. Holstrom has helped lead the Red Wings to four Stanley Cups since joining the club in 1996. The 39-year-old played in his 1,000th game this season, but whether he will play in another Detroit -- or anywhere else -- is in question. May 22
	4. Chris Conner Active Chris Conner practiced with the Red Wings on Monday and could crack the lineup as the playoffs begin. Conner was called up by the Wings on Saturday and the 28-year-old very well could find himself in the lineup in a depth role. Coach Mike Babcock has been disappointed in the play of his third and fourth lines. Conner had 16 goals and 53 points in 57 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins this year. Apr 10
	5. Jan Mursak Active Jan Mursak was in Detroit's lineup on Tuesday. It was just Mursak's second game of the season with Detroit. Mursak missed most of the first half of the 2011-12 campaign with a fractured ankle. He had an assist in 8:03 minutes of playing time Tuesday. Jan 18
	6. Patrick Eaves Sidelined Patrick Eaves (concussion/jaw) has been able to skate recently, but not practice. Of course with Detroit eliminated from the playoffs, Eaves focus has shifted to being ready for the start of the 2012-13 campaign. "I'm having less and less headaches," Eaves said. "I'm able to work out a little bit harder. I just have to stay with it. I'm very confident I'll be ready. We have some time here where I can recover, keep getting treatment. Should be good to go." Eaves hasn't played since Nov. 26. Apr 28
D	1. Nicklas Lidstrom Active Nicklas Lidstrom isn't ready to make a decision regarding his future. "I've been taking my time and I haven't really gotten to that process yet," said Lidstrom on Friday. "I haven't really gotten any closer to a decision." Red Wings GM Ken Holland is hoping that Lidstrom will reach a decision by mid-June so that Detroit can factor it into their free agency plans. Lidstrom indicated that he'll make his decision by then. May 19
	2. Niklas Kronwall Active The favored Detroit Red Wings find themselves down 3-1 in their best-of-seven series against the Nashville Predators, and star defenseman Niklas Kronwall believes it has more to do with their own incompetence than the Preds' competence. "We played well enough to win, but we're making some huge mistakes and giving up freebies," Kronwall said. "Gotta give them credit, but I don't think they had to fight very hard for their goals. We've got to stay positive and stay the course." Apr 18
	3. Kyle Quincey Active Defenseman Kyle Quincey is looking forward to playing the whole season with the Detroit Red Wings. Quincey was dealt to the Red Wings from Colorado through Tampa Bay on February 1 and found it a bit difficult to adjust to a new role. "It's just a different role (after a trade)," Quincey said. "You get a role on any team. You come here, and you have to find your new role. Every team you go on, you're going to be in a different role. That's part of the game. That's why they pay you. After a while you kind of see where you fit in. Special teams are where I fit in here the most. You know your role. You come to the rink every day and you know what you have to focus on." Quincey is a restricted free agent come the first of July but expect him to re-sign with the Red Wings who gave the Lightning their first round pick in June's draft to acquire Quincey. He was also named to Team Canada on Saturday for the World Tournament as the Canadians suffered an injury to their blueline when P.K. Subban was sent home. May 6
	4. Brad Stuart Active Brad Stuart is expected to ponder his future for weeks before he engages in serious talks with Red Wings GM Ken Holland. Stuart is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. "I told Stuey, 'Go home, take a month with your family'; told his agent I would talk to him prior to the draft,’" Holland said. Stuart is believed to be seriously thinking of signing with a California team, preferably the San Jose Sharks, to be closer with his family. The Sharks could certainly use Stuart, especially when it comes to killing penalties. San Jose ranked 29th in the league this season with a 76.9% penalty killing success rate. May 11
	5. Ian White Active Ian White skipped Saturday's practice so that he could rest his sore foot. This is just an FYI, as White is still expected to play on Sunday. He suffered the injury while blocking a shot during Game 2 of Detroit's first round series. "I've been hit in the foot with the puck many times," White said. "I was pretty sure it wasn't broken. One of those things. Take a puck in the foot it's going to hurt." Apr 14
	6. Jonathan Ericsson Active Jonathan Ericsson (back) is optimistic that he will return for Sweden in the quarterfinals of the world championship, which begin Thursday. Ericsson sustained a lower-back injury in Game 1 of the world championship, and Detroit thought the rearguard would miss the rest of the tournament. He told Sweden's Aftonbladet that he hopes to be in there in a few days. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland called it "good news." May 15
	7. Jakub Kindl Active Jakub Kindl (upper body) will play for the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Kindl has a goal and 11 assists in 50 games this season. He hasn't played since March 4. Mar 24
G	1. Jimmy Howard Active Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard registered a shutout for Team USA in a 5-0 win against Finland, clinching a quarterfinals spot for the United States. Howard stopped all 18 shots he faced. The U.S. will take on Switzerland in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. May 13
	2. Ty Conklin Active Ty Conklin kicked out 27 of 31 shots in a 4-2 loss Wednesday night. Conklin allowed two goals in each of the second and third periods. He has been filling in while Jimmy Howard deals with a groin injury. Mar 28
	3. Joey MacDonald Active Look for Joey MacDonald to be the backup goaltender in Detroit next season. MacDonald signed a two-year contract a year ago with 2012-13 being a one-way contract at $550,000. That's an awfully small salary and it will help as the Red Wings head into free agency. Ty Conklin will not be back next season as MacDonald was outstanding when recalled to replace the injured Jimmy Howard as he was 8-5-1 with a 2.16 GAA and .912 save percentage before his season was prematurely ended in mid-March with back spasms. May 25

C	1. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Active Ryan Nugent-Hopkins might become the first Edmonton Oilers player to win the Calder Trophy. Wayne Gretzky might have won the Calder Trophy in 1979-80, but the NHL decided he was ineligible because he had already completed one season in the WHA. Taylor Hall also might have won the award last season if a high ankle sprain didn't cut his season short. Similarly, Nugent-Hopkins might run into problems because he was limited to 62 games. Apr 21
	2. Shawn Horcoff Active Shawn Horcoff (back) returned to action on Wednesday March 28. Horcoff spent four minutes in the sin bin. He also recorded two shots on goal and one hit. Mar 29
	3. Sam Gagner Active Sam Gagner registered an assist on Tuesday. Gagner has just two points in his last seven games. His outburst of 16 points over the span of just five contest is something people won't soon forget, but fantasy owners shouldn't let that streak color their perception of Gagner. He recorded between 41 and 49 points in each of his previous four campaigns and he might end up in that range again this season despite his hot streak. Mar 7
	4. Eric Belanger Active Eric Belanger returned to action Saturday night against the Flames. He had missed the last week due to a leg injury but took a regular shift and played 15:54 against Calgary and seems fine. Unfortunately, Belanger went minus three in the 6-2 one-sided loss. Jan 22
	5. Chris Vande Velde Active Chris Vande Velde has been called up by the Edmonton Oilers. Vande Velde has 22 points and 33 penalty minutes in 65 games with the AHL Oklahoma City Barons this season. He might make his NHL season debut on Sunday. Mar 24
LW	1. Taylor Hall Sidelined Although Oilers GM Steve Tambellini won't directly address the possibility of Taylor Hall shifting to center next season, he did say that Hall is capable of playing all three forward positions. "Taylor took a lot of faceoffs and killed penalties in junior in Windsor," Tambellini said in reference to Hall's OHL days. "You watch a guy like (Henrik) Zetterberg and whether he lines up at center or on the wing, it doesn’t matter. The Oilers played Mark Messier at wing, they played him at center. He was the same player. I think guys like Taylor Hall can play anywhere." One of the theories that's been floating around is that if the Oilers draft Nail Yakupov, they might shift Hall to center, so that the two can play alongside Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in a first overall picks-only line. Apr 28
	2. Ryan Smyth Active While it appears both sides have agreed on a two-year contract, money is the sticking point in the re-signing of Ryan Smyth by the Edmonton Oilers. Smyth could be behind the eight-ball as both sides know he wants to re-sign and finish his career in Edmonton. The 36-year-old had 46 points this season but after starting the year hot with 24 points in his first 22 games, Smyth had only 22 points in his final 60 games. Stay tuned as it is likely the Oilers and Smyth will come to an agreement before he becomes a UFA on July 1. May 6
	3. Ben Eager Active Ben Eager (back)participated in the pre-game skate but did not play Sunday. The Oilers enforcer was deemed not ready to go and has missed two games with the injury. Eager has 11 points and 92 penalty minutes in 54 games this season. He should return at some point this week. Mar 19
	4. Philippe Cornet Active Philippe Cornet registered an assist in his NHL debut on Tuesday. "I felt pretty good out there for the first game," said Cornet. "Playing with players like (Jordan) Eberle and (Sam) Gagner helps. On that first goal, it was great work by Gagner on the cycle and it was great work by Eberle to finish it off. It feels good, I wasn’t expecting to have a point in my first game, but I’ll take it for sure." Cornet logged 10:53 minutes in Edmotnon's 3-2 victory over Colorado. He has 20 goals and 27 points in 38 AHL games this season. Feb 1
	5. Darcy Hordichuk Active Darcy Hordichuk netted his first goal of 2011-12 on Tuesday. Hordichuk has three points and 45 penalty minutes in 35 games this season. He hasn't scored more than a single goal in a season since he got four in 2008-09. Mar 21
RW	1. Jordan Eberle Active Edmonton Oilers youngsters Jordan Eberle and Devan Dubnyk shined in Team Canada's shootout win against Switzerland. Eberle scored the game-tying goal and the deciding tally in the shootout while Dubnyk was named the player of the game. Apr 29
	2. Ales Hemsky Active Ales Hemsky led all Oiler players in shots on goal Saturday night in a 3-0 loss to Vancouver. The team only took 17 total shots on Roberto Luongo and Hemsky had five of them. There is no doubt the Oilers are a talented bunch. However, don't underestimate the amount of time it will take these youngsters to compete for a playoff spot. It could be a couple of seasons yet before they contend for a post-season berth. Apr 8
	3. Ryan Jones Active The Edmonton Oilers switched up their lines in practice Thursday and Ryan Jones found himself on the third unit with Teemu Hartikainen and Shawn Horcoff. Jones was on the top line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jordan Eberle but Ryan Smyth took over that spot in practice. Linus Omark was practicing with Ales Hemsky and Sam Gagner. When you throw the injured Taylor Hall into the mix, the Oilers will have a ton of firepower in the future. They have to draft a defenseman in the first round as they are sadly lacking there. Mar 30
	4. Linus Omark Sidelined Linus Omark said on Twitter that he hopes the Oilers will give him a chance with another team. "I don’t mind," Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said. "The fact that he’s determined to play in the NHL and not just run back to a team in the KHL (in Russia) shows me he wants to stay (in the league)." Omark is scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer. He showed a lot of potential in 2010-11 when he scored five goals and 27 points in 51 games. However, he was limited to just 14 NHL and 18 AHL contests this season. It certainly wouldn't be surprising if the Oilers accommodate his wishes and trade him over the summer. Apr 12
	5. Lennart Petrell Active Lennart Petrell (groin) returned to action on Wednesday March 28. Petrell recorded a shot on goal and six hits in his return. He was on the ice for 12:20 minutes. Mar 29
D	1. Ryan Whitney Active Ryan Whitney scored a goal in Edmonton's 3-2 loss Monday. Whitney now has three points in his last four games. Between the injuries and on-ice struggles, this is a season Whitney would probably just as soon forgot. He has 15 points in 38 contests. Mar 13
	2. Nick Schultz Active Although Nick Schultz was initially shocked when the Minnesota Wild traded him on Monday, he's looking forward to playing with Edmonton. Schultz was drafted by the Wild in 2000 and he ended up playing in 743 games with Minnesota. He was so surprised to find out that he had been traded, that at first he thought Wild GM Chuck Fletcher was joking. However, Schultz was an Oilers fan as a kid and now he's excited to be part of the young up-and-coming squad. Schultz is a defensive defenseman, which is what the Oilers needed, but he consequently doesn't have any fantasy value in standard leagues. Feb 29
	3. Ladislav Smid Sidelined Ladislav Smid might miss what little is left of the season due to a neck injury. Smid didn't play on Sunday. "Smid needs time to rest up and get himself together because he’s a train wreck," said Oilers coach Tom Renney. "But you know his character, he’s going to want to play." Apr 2
	4. Cam Barker Active Despite the need for a top defenseman, the Edmonton Oilers could be in the market to trade a blueliner. The Oilers have quantity on the blueline with eight capable of playing in the NHL. Cam Barker has been a healthy scratch for the last two games after going minus-eight in his previous five. Theo Peckham could also be available but the Oilers biggest need is a top defenseman and they will not get one unless they deal a top forward like Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Stay tuned as a team picking up either Barker or Peckham is looking for playoff depth. Feb 25
	5. Theo Peckham Sidelined Edmonton Oilers defenseman Theo Peckham suffered a concussion during today's Edmonton Oilers-Columbus Blue Jackets game and won't return. A Rick Nash hit might have been what injured Peckham. The young blueliner doesn't bring much to the table offensively, but his ability to accumulate penalty minutes and eat up a few other smaller categories makes him at least worth a depth consideration for some fantasy owners. Mar 25
	6. Corey Potter Sidelined Corey Potter missed Monday's game due to concussion symptoms. Potter has four goals and 21 points in 62 games this season. With less than a week remaining in the 2011-12 campaign, we doubt he'll play in any of the Oilers' remaining contests. Apr 3
	7. Andy Sutton Active Andy Sutton and Cam Barker were healthy scratches for Edmonton Thursday. Just an FYI. Barker has been sitting a lot this season but Sutton has been injured or suspended on many an occasion this season. He has three goals and 10 points in 42 games this season with 66 penalty minutes. Theo Peckham took his spot in the lineup. Mar 9
	8. Jeff Petry Active Jeff Petry is expected to be back in Edmonton's lineup Thursday after he was hit in the face by a clearing attempt on Mar. 20. "The puck came off the glass and I couldn't get my hand up quickly enough," he said. "That play (keeping the puck in at the point) happens a thousand times and nothing happens. The puck clipped my visor, right below the eye. I wasn't sure if there were any fractures at the time. I'm fine now. I've still got all my teeth." Petry missed two games because his face was badly swollen. Apr 5
	9. Taylor Fedun I.L. Taylor Fedun (broken femur) skated with his teammates for the first time Sunday since his horrific injury in training camp. Fedun suffered the injury when he was racing for the puck during an icing call and then Wild player, Eric Nystrom knocked him awkwardly into the boards during a pre-season game September 30, 2011. It is good news that he is skating with the hope that he could return by the end of season and if not, then be healthy by training camp. Mar 19
G	1. Nikolai Khabibulin Active Nikolai Khabibulan made 28 saves in the 4-1 loss to the LA Kings. Khabibulan has had a nice bounce back year after a very poor showing in 2010/11. However, the games are too crucial at this stage, and one bad performance can bury you. It is advised that you keep all goalies on poor teams such as the Oilers on the bench so you don't run the risk of losing in your playoff round. Mar 31
	2. Devan Dubnyk Active Devan Dubnyk has only played against Team France and Team Kazakhstan in the 2012 IIHF World Championship. Dubnyk has a 1.00 GAA, but neither of those squads measure up to Canada. Team Canada will wrap up the Preliminary round with a match against Belarus on Tuesday. May 12

C	1. Stephen Weiss Active The Panthers are happy with Stephen Weiss, but they're not ready to talk about signing him to an extension yet. Weiss still has a season remaining on his six-year/$18.6 million deal. He had 20 goals and 57 points in 80 games this season. "I’m so proud of him," Panthers GM Dale Tallon said. "The first phone call I made the day I got the job was to him. I asked him what his thoughts were and he wanted to be involved and I think for him to get to the playoffs and have a bright future here in this organization, I’m really happy for Stephen. He showed a lot of character and class all year. Since I’ve been with him for two years, I can’t say enough about how he’s handled things. He’s been a world-class kid." He could be inline for a significant raise, so while inking him to an extension isn't an urgent issue, it is something they should probably explore over the summer. May 4
	2. Shawn Matthias Active Florida chose to sit Shawn Matthias, as a healthy scratch, for Wednesday's match-up versus the Carolina Hurricanes. He hasn't scored a goal in 16 straight games and has contributed just two assists over that span. Matthias logged a mere 9:09 of ice time against Philadelphia on Tuesday, so the writing appeared to be on the wall that he was heading for the press box. He has registered a personal best 10 goals and 24 points in 71 games this year, but that doesn't make him worthy of fantasy consideration at this time. Mar 22
	3. John Madden Active John Madden will undergo nasal surgery after he collided with teammate Tomas Kopecky during the first period of Game 7 last Thursday. He sustained lacerations under and above his right eye, which was also bruised badly, and required stitches in his nose. Despite all that he remained in the game and hopes to play again next year in the NHL, even if it isn't with the Florida Panthers. The soon to be 39-year-old center will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. Apr 30
	4. Mike Santorelli Active Mike Santorelli, who sat frequently as a healthy scratch during the regular season, will probably remain in the press box when the playoffs begin. He didn't play in Florida's final nine games and is still wearing the jersey of an extra player on the roster. Santorelli posted a career-high 20 goals and 41 points in 82 games in 2010-11, but he had only nine markers and 11 points in 60 appearances this past season. To his credit, he is staying ready to play should he get the call during the series. Apr 11
	5. Marcel Goc Active Marcel Goc scored a power-play goal in Florida's double-overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils in Game 7 on Thursday. Goc ended up with two goals and five points in seven playoff games. That's pretty impressive for a man that got 27 points in 57 regular season contests. Goc was already great on the draw with a 60.2% faceoff success rate in the postseason. Apr 27
	6. Jonathan Matsumoto Active Jonathan Matsumoto has been summoned from the minors by Florida. He was traded to the Panthers in a four-player swap on Jan. 18 and has amassed 15 points in 14 games with AHL San Antonio since the deal. Matsumoto appeared in 13 NHL contests with Carolina last season and he posted two goals. Feb 23
LW	1. Tomas Fleischmann Active Tomas Fleischmann broke his left pinkie on slash he took in Game 1 of the first round against New Jersey. Fleischmann never missed a game due to the injury, although he was absent from some practices. He had a goal and three points in seven playoff contests. Apr 28
	2. Sean Bergenheim Active Sean Bergenheim fractured his left foot during Game 7 of Florida's first round series. The incident occurred in the first period, but Bergenheim stayed in the contest. He even registered an assist on the game-tying goal in the third period. He logged 20:52 minutes in the double-overtime contest, but the Panthers were ultimately eliminated, so he'll heal over the summer. Apr 28
	3. Marco Sturm Sidelined Marco Sturm was a gamble that didn't pay off for the Florida Panthers. Sturm had just three goals and five points in 42 games after Florida acquired him from Vancouver on Oct. 22. "Obviously, it wasn’t the season I was hoping for," Sturm said. "That’s what I told Dale and Kevin [in my exit meeting]. I’m glad they traded for me here. I had a good time. We did a lot of good things here. I just had some tough injuries there but I’ve got to try to stay healthy, work hard again and see what happens." He was referring to GM Dale Tallon and head coach Kevin Dineen. Sturm is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and while Sturm appears to be open to re-signing with the Panthers, Florida will probably opt to move on. May 7
	4. Tomas Kopecky Active Tomas Kopecky scored a goal in a 4-1 loss Friday. It was Kopecky's ninth goal of the season. Kris Versteeg and Dmitry Kulikov assisted on his goal. Mar 30
	5. Wojtek Wolski Active Wojtek Wolski, Krys Barch and Mike Santorelli were healthy scratches for Saturday's Game 5 win over the Devils. Wolski has sat in the press box for three consecutive games now and is not likely to draw back in unless there is an injury. Apr 22
	6. Krys Barch Active Krys Barch is slated for unrestricted free agency this July. He joined the Panthers from Dallas in a trade back in December, in order to protect his more talented teammates, but became a spectator down the stretch. Barch was scratched for seven of the last eight regular season games and all seven of Florida's playoff contests. In 41 games with the Panthers, he had five points and 91 penalty minutes. May 9
RW	1. Kris Versteeg Active The Florida Panthers want to re-sign restricted free agent Kris Versteeg. Given that Versteeg's a restricted free agent, it's almost certain that the two sides will reach an agreement. Versteeg had 23 goals and 54 points in 71 games last season. He came with a $3,083,333 cap hit in 2011-12 and while it's entirely possible that he'll get a raise, we don't think it will be a major one. May 4
	2. Scottie Upshall Active Coach Kevin Dineen didn't provide a glowing review of Scottie Upshall's 2011-12 campaign after the Panthers were eliminated from the playoffs. "It wasn't a very good year for Scottie," Dineen said. "It was an up and down season. When he was healthy we didn't get the production we would like out of him to exploit the skill-set that he has, the shot and speed, so the expectations will be a lot higher next year." Upshall appeared in just 26 games during the regular season, while contributing two goals and three assists. He added three points in seven postseason contests. Apr 30
	3. Mikael Samuelsson Active Mikael Samuelsson will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, but Florida coach Kevin Dineen would like management to re-sign him. "He will play a number of years because of that intelligence, the way he can manage a game within his skill set," Dineen said. Samuelsson appeared in 48 games with the Panthers after joining the team in a trade with Vancouver. He recorded 13 goals and 15 helpers during that time. Samuelsson also had five assists in seven playoff matches. Apr 30
	4. Jack Skille Sidelined Jack Skille underwent shoulder surgery on Monday. Skille isn't likely to return before the end of the 2011-12 campaign. He suffered the injury on March 9. Mar 19
	5. Jerred Smithson Active According to coach Kevin Dineen, Jered Smithson is likely to take the place of scratched Wojtek Wolski in Game 4. Smithson has played just once since March 29 and did not dress in either of the first two games of the series. He joined the Panthers at the trade deadline and recorded one assist in 16 games and totaled 1-5-6 in 69 matches between Florida and Nashville. Smithson is 2-1-3 in 31 career games. Apr 17
	6. Matt Bradley Sidelined Matt Bradley was back skating with his teammates for the first time on Tuesday morning since being sidelined with a concussion back on Feb. 23. "It's been a tough year period. I'm not used to this kind of injury. It's quite frustrating," Bradley said. "It's tough to explain until you go through it. I hate watching games. I want to be a part of it. Guys are playing great, you just want to be out there and helping." Despite his anxiousness to return, he likely won't play during the Panthers' first-round series versus New Jersey. Apr 18
	7. Michal Repik Active The Florida Panthers have recalled Michal Repik from AHL San Antonio. He has contributed two goals and five points in 16 NHL games this season, in addition to picking up 24 points in 35 contests at the minor-league level. Feb 23
D	1. Brian Campbell Active Brian Campbell had a goal and five points in seven postseason contests. Acquiring Campbell over the summer from the Chicago Blackhawks proved to be a great move for Florida. Campbell excelled in the regular season with 53 points and he didn't slow down in the playoffs. He should continue to play a huge role for the Panthers in 2012-13. Apr 27
	2. Dmitry Kulikov Active Dmitry Kulikov is slated for restricted free agency this summer. He'll likely receive a qualifying offer from the Florida Panthers. Kulikov showcased some upside in 2011-12, but he was limited to 58 games and missed 23 of those contests because of knee surgery. He concluded the year with four goals and a career-high 28 points. May 15
	3. Ed Jovanovski Active In the history of the Florida Panthers' franchise, Ed Jovanovski has participated in 27 of their 31 postseason contests. Jovanovski started his career in Florida, but he only spent three and a half NHL seasons with the club before he was traded in 1998-99. However, Florida went on a long playoff drought during Jovanovski's absence and are only now poised to end it in his first season back with the club. Jovanovski doesn't do a lot offensively at this stage of his career, but Panthers coach Kevin Dineen has been pleased with his performance. Jovanovski has also played a leadership role this season. Mar 23
	4. Jason Garrison Active Jason Garrison's first priority may be re-signing with the Florida Panthers, but that doesn't mean that he wouldn't consider other offers with unrestricted free agency on the table this summer. "I have such a good thing here in Florida," said Garrison on Wednesday. "I love the organization and my teammates. I have so many good friends and I'd hate to see myself playing somewhere else. But, I mean, ultimately it's not all up to me. So it's just kind of a waiting game now to see whether I'm going to re-sign with the Panthers. As it gets closer to that end of June-July 1 date, I'll obviously start weighing my options and seeing what's out there." The White Rock, BC native said he would listen if the Vancouver Canucks touched base with him, but it's unclear what their interest level is regarding the 27-year-old rearguard. Garrison enjoyed a career-year in 2011-12 with 16 goals and 33 points in 77 games. May 17
	5. Mike Weaver Active Mike Weaver's first goal of the year came in Game 3 of Florida's first-round series against New Jersey in the Stanley Cup playoffs. He has one marker in three games versus the Devils after failing to score in all 82 regular season contests, while contributing 16 assists. Weaver's goal tied the game at 3-3 after the Panthers had fallen behind 3-0 before the first period hit the halfway mark. Apr 19
	6. Erik Gudbranson Active One Panther player who saw his stock rise during the playoffs was rookie defenseman Erik Gudbranson. Often scratched during the regular season, Gudbranson was a rock during the post-season and displayed both physical and offensive elements to his game. "We saw this young guy develop into a man right before our eyes,'' said Florida GM Dale Tallon. "He got better and better, and am so glad we kept him through World Juniors [in December]. He had a great finish to the year. I thought in the playoffs he didn't take a back seat to anyone.''' Keep an eye on Gudbranson in September during training camp to see if he gets an expanded role including time on the Florida power play. May 13
	7. Tyson Strachan Active Tyson Strachan is expected to make his playoffs debut in Game 5 on Saturday. Strachan will fill in for the injured Jason Garrison (lower body). Strachan had a goal and three points in 15 games with the Panthers this season. Apr 21
	8. Keaton Ellerby Sidelined Keaton Ellerby (undisclosed) skated with the team Monday and will accompany his mates to New Jersey for Game 6 on Tuesday night. There's a chance that he could play if he's deemed ready to return from an unknown injury that forced him to sit out Saturday's 3-0 victory. However, even if he is healthy his spot in the lineup could go to Tyson Strachan, who played well in Game 5, or to Jason Garrison if he is able to return from a lower-body injury. Apr 24
G	1. Jose Theodore Active Jose Theodore wanted to prove his doubters wrong and it's fair to say that he accomplished that feat during the 2011-12 campaign. He was a pivotal contributor in helping the Florida Panthers capture the Southeast Division title and qualify for the postseason when they were predicted by many to end up near the bottom of the NHL standings. Theodore's numbers weren't spectacular from a fantasy perspective, but his 22-16-11, record, 2.46 goals-against-average and .917 save percentage were serviceable statistics for depth purposes on most teams. He'll likely occupy the crease for the Panthers next year as well unless prospect Jacob Markstrom is ready to take the reigns. May 7
	2. Scott Clemmensen Active With Scott Clemmensen a free agent, the Panthers will have an interesting choice to make concerning their backup goaltender for the 2012-13 season. They could re-sign Clemmensen to back up Jose Theodore, who will be in the final year of his contract. Or they could promote goalie of the future Jacob Markstrom to serve as Theodore's understudy with a view of him taking over in 2013-14. For his part, Florida GM Dale Tallon may opt to re-sign Clemmensen to give Markstrom one more year of seasoning. "I’ve got nothing but admiration for [Clemmensen],’’ Tallon said. "You never have enough depth in goal, so we’ll continue conversations with him". Stay tuned. May 6

Los Angeles Kings

Montreal Canadiens

C	1. Jeff Carter Active Jeff Carter scored his first career playoff hat trick as the Los Angeles Kings dominated the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 to take a 2-0 series lead. Carter came into Tuesday with just a single goal, so this might be a springboard for bigger things. Dwight King also hit four tallies on the postseason, collecting the 1-0 winner. Anze Kopitar recorded two assists and Dustin Brown drew a ton of penalty minutes (along with registering a helper) in a laugher for Los Angeles. Justin Williams and Mike Richards also had an assist. May 16
	2. Anze Kopitar Active Anze Kopitar is now on a six game scoring streak. Kopitar has 10 points during the streak, including four goals. He is now third in the NHL scoring race with 14 points and has been a major reason the Kings are only one win away from the Stanley Cup final. May 18
	3. Mike Richards Active Mike Richards snapped a five-game goalless drought with his fourth goal of the playoffs in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Phoenix. The Los Angeles center has registered 11 points in 14 postseason contests, which has complemented top pivot Anze Kopitar, who has 15 points, very well. The Kings will look for more of the same from their top two centers in the Stanley Cup Finals. May 23
	4. Jarret Stoll Active The Los Angeles Kings biggest strength outside of the goalie crease is at center. The Kings top three pivots are Anze Kopitar, Mike Richards and Jarret Stoll and this strength down the middle is a major reason why the team is one win away from a trip to the Stanley Cup final."When we are on our game, we feel that is the strength of our team, but we have to bring it every night and control the puck, starting with the faceoff on out and go from there," Stoll said. "Centers control the lines, you are the leader of your line and your pack there and you try to make it work and be consistent." May 20
	5. Colin Fraser Active Colin Fraser (personal) has returned to the Los Angeles Kings. Fraser didn't play in Games 2 or 3 of the Western Conference Finals. However, he served as the team's fourth line center in Saturday's practice. May 19
	6. Andrei Loktionov Active Andrei Loktionov will make his NHL playoffs debut on Friday. Loktionov is projected to play on the Kings' fourth line. He had three goals and seven points in 39 contests this season. Apr 13
	7. Jordan Nolan Active Jordan Nolan scored his first goal of the playoffs on Sunday. Nolan also fought St. Louis' Chris Stewart. Not bad for a guy who only had 6:19 minutes of playing time over 11 shifts. Nolan will continue to provide the Kings with a physical presence, but he probably won't get too many more points in Los Angeles' playoff run. May 7
LW	1. Simon Gagne I.L. Simon Gagne (concussion) took part in Friday's practice. Gagne has also been cleared for contact, but he probably won't play in the Stanley Cup Finals. He hasn't played since Dec. 26 and this is obviously not an ideal time of the year to be shaking off the rust. May 25
	2. Dustin Penner Active The Kings Dustin Penner is slated to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. While that was considered to be a no-brainer after a poor seven goal, 17 point regular season, the hulking forward has been a huge surprise in the post-season with three goals and 10 points in 14 games including the overtime winner to send the Kings to the Cup Final Tuesday. This playoff run may be enough for the Kings to consider extending him but if not, plenty of teams will be interested in the power forward. May 25
	3. Scott Parse Sidelined Scott Parse (hip) said there's currently no timetable for his return. "No, not right now," Parse said. "But the hip feels good, so I’m happy about that. … There’s no schedule." He joined the Kings for their practice on Friday. Kings coach Darryl Sutter said Parse looked "slow" and "behind" in the practice, so it doesn't sound like he's close to returning. Apr 21
	4. Brad Richardson Active Brad Richardson netted his first goal of the postseason on Sunday. Richardson's goal proved to be vital in the Kings' 2-1 overtime victory over Vancouver. Los Angeles has now advanced to the second round of the playoffs. Richardson missed the first three games of the postseason due to an emergency appendectomy. Apr 23
	5. Dwight King Active Dwight King is on a three-game goal scoring streak. King has five goals in his last five games, which is enough to match his regular season goal scoring total. In the Western Conference Finals alone, King has four goals to the Phoenix Coyotes' three. The Kings' star players have been pulling their weight, but part of the reason they've been so dominant is that some their depth and young players have exceeded expectations. May 19
	6. Kevin Westgarth Sidelined Kevin Westgarth (hand) isn't expected to return on Friday. Westgarth took part in the morning drills and then got in some extra skating. He hasn't played in roughly two months, but he should be considered day-to-day at this point. Apr 13
RW	1. Dustin Brown Active Dustin Brown does not have a hearing scheduled with the NHL for his hit on Phoenix defenseman Michal Rozsival during overtime on Tuesday night. The Los Angeles captain didn't think the play warranted any discipline after the game because it was more of a full body collision than a knee-on-knee hit and apparently the league agrees. "Rozsival was cutting to the middle and I cut across and made contact," Brown explained. "Obviously, they thought it was a kneeing. It happened at high speed. I felt like I got him with my shoulder and my left side and his right side all made contact from toe to shoulder." The Coyotes had some choice words for Brown and the officiating following the contest, but they'll have to wait until next season to seek retribution. Brown leads all active playoff participants with 16 points in 14 games. He is also tied for first with a plus-13 rating and has been credited with 67 hits. May 23
	2. Justin Williams Active After a 59-point regular season, Justin Williams has made a big impact in these playoffs. Williams has two goals and eight points in the 10 playoff games thus far, with his goals and four of his points coming in the last four games. "I probably go a little more under the radar because we have so many high-profile guys on our team," Williams said. "I'm more than comfortable with that. It's helpful being under the radar, if you can produce." The 30-year-old has 13 goals and 37 points in 61 career playoff games. May 15
	3. Trevor Lewis Active Trevor Lewis has been a valuable member of the Los Angeles Kings third line, alongside Jarret Stoll and Dwight King. Lewis got a huge boost when Darryl Sutter took over in December from Terry Murray and has not looked back since. "He was always a terribly fast, hard-working guy and he's invaluable at this level," Kevin Westgarth said. "You can see he works the hardest out there, and he's got a lot of confidence going now. That's huge. He's willing to carry the puck through the neutral zone and do a lot of stop-up plays. But his work ethic and his speed is what obviously has really gotten him to this level and made him flourish." While Lewis does not have a lot of fantasy value, his value to the Kings is immense. May 20
	4. Tyler Toffoli Active Tyler Toffoli will join the Los Angeles Kings to observe the remainder of their playoff run. Toffoli had 52 goals and 100 points in 65 OHL contests with the Ottawa 67's. We've seen some players with little to no NHL experience step into the 2012 playoffs and hold their own, so we can't completely rule out the possibility of Toffoli getting some ice time. Apr 28
D	1. Drew Doughty Active Drew Doughty enjoyed a strong fantasy night in Tuesday's series-clinching win over Phoenix. He recorded a goal, an assist, four shots, four penalty minutes and a plus-1 rating in 30:12 of ice time during the Kings' 4-3 overtime triumph to propel them into the Stanley Cup Finals. Doughty was whistled for an interference call in the extra session, that him livid at the referee, but the Kings killed off the infraction and scored later in the frame to win the series in five games. He has 10 points and a plus-10 rating in 14 playoff contests. May 23
	2. Robert Scuderi Active Robert Scuderi received some "good wishes" from former Pittsburgh teammates in his quest to claim the Stanley Cup with the Los Angeles Kings. "There were a couple of messages from Brooks (Orpik) and Sidney (Crosby)," said Scuderi. "Just them saying, 'Good luck.' It's always nice to get a show of support from your friends." He won the Cup as a member of the Penguins in 2009 and joined the Kings as a free agent the following summer. Scuderi has played alongside Drew Doughty during Los Angeles' run to the Stanley Cup Finals this spring, while posting a plus-8 rating, 21 blocked shots and chipping in one assist in 14 games. May 24
	3. Slava Voynov Active Trading Jack Johnson has allowed Slava Voynov to flourish on the blue line. Kings GM Dean Lombardi knew Voynov could be a key cog on the defense corps. He also felt Voynov could be very effective if paired with Willie Mitchell, which is something Lombardi credits for the Kings’ drive to the postseason. May 15
	4. Willie Mitchell Active Willie Mitchell will be playing in his first Stanley Cup final, at the age of 35. Mitchell has come close before, especially with the Minnesota Wild in 2003 on their magical ride, so it will be a special time for him next week, playing for the Cup. "As a kid you play how many road-hockey games playing for it," Mitchell said. "I'm just going to enjoy it. I had a time there where I didn't know if hockey was going to even going to continue for that matter. So I think at this time of year, after going through that, it allows me to enjoy it that much more." Mitchell has been a solid blueliner throughout his career and is a valuable member of the Kings as he is partnering Slava Voynov on the blueline. Mitchell was originally drafted by the Devils in the eighth round of the 1996 Draft. It should be interesting if he gets to face the organization that drafted him in the Final. May 25
	5. Matt Greene Active Matt Greene's goal Saturday was his first in post-season play. It was a shorthanded effort as he became only the second Kings defenseman to score on a penalty kill in the playoffs as Rob Blake also did it in the 1993 playoffs. "I just kind of got lucky on the play, following it up," Greene said. "I took a chance on it. It definitely was not drawn up." Lucky or not, it was the game winner giving the Kings a 1-0 series lead against the Blues. Apr 29
	6. Alec Martinez Active Alec Martinez got his first assist of 2011-12 on Tuesday. Martinez now has three points in 29 games this season. He isn't expected to have any fantasy value in standard leagues for the remainder of 2011-12. Feb 22
	7. Davis Drewiske Active Davis Drewiske's goal in Detroit on Thursday was his first of the season and halted a 130:35 minute Kings scoring drought. Interim coach John Stevens, who by all accounts will be replaced by Darryl Sutter on Tuesday, has used the defensive minded Drewiske in both games since he took over behind the Kings bench as the defenseman was a healthy scratch in 24 of the Kings first 25 games. Drewiske rewarded him with the goal but do not expect much offensively from the former member of the University of Wisconsin player. Dec 17
G	1. Jonathan Quick Active Jonathan Quick ultimately prevailed against Mike Smith as the Los Angeles Kings won the Western Conference finals 4-1 thanks to a 4-3 OT win against the Phoenix Coyotes. Quick stopped 38 out of 41 shots as the Kings edged the Coyotes in a wild contest. He also continued a remarkable run in which he's allowed three goals or less in every playoff game. For fans of simpler numbers, that's proof that he gives Los Angeles a chance to win every night. May 23
	2. Jonathan Bernier Active Jonathan Bernier allowed three goals on 23 shots as the Los Angeles Kings were edged 4-3 in a shootout by the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. In such a tightly-packed Western Conference playoff race, the Kings could use all the points they can get and could ill-afford a hiccup on a night when they were giving Jonathan Quick the night off. Bernier gave up two in the first on nine shots, then one in the third on seven shots. Los Angeles has a two-point lead in the Pacific Division, with one more game played than its closest competitors. Apr 1
	3. Martin Jones Active Jan 1

C	1. Mikko Koivu Active Mikko Koivu didn't win a medal in the 2012 IIHF World Championship. Koivu has participated in 12 international tournaments and this is the first time he's going home empty handed. He gave it his all, scoring three goals and 11 points in 10 contests with Team Finland. May 21
	2. Matt Cullen Sidelined Finger surgery will keep Matt Cullen from playing in Minnesota’s final seven games. Cullen hurt his index finger Saturday when he blocked a shot by Buffalo’s Christian Ehrhoff. The center is the team’s fourth–leading scorer with 35 points, including 14 goals. Mar 27
	3. Kyle Brodziak Active Kyle Brodziak was clipped in the face by skate in Nashville on Tuesday, but he participated in Wednesday's practice and is expected to wear protection for the final two games of the regular season. "He's a little bruised," coach Mike Yeo said. "There's a nasty cut there. One thing about Brodzie is he's tough. Not tough as in he's going to get in 15 fights a year. Tough as in you see him block shots. You see times when he comes off the ice and he's hurt. Then, 30 seconds later, he's back and hasn't missed a shift. He's a real tough hockey player." Brodziak has had a career-year offensively in 2011-12 with 22 goals and 44 points in 80 matches. Apr 4
	4. Warren Peters Active Warren Peters returned to action on Tuesday April 3. Apr 4
	5. Chad Rau Active Chad Rau was called up from the minors on Sunday. Rau was held off the scoresheet on Sunday. He now has two goals in seven NHL games this season in a few stints as he made his NHL debut on January 21. He had 11 goals and 31 points with Houston before his current callup. Mar 26
	6. Jason Zucker Active Jason Zucker had his NHL debut on Thursday. The second round pick, 59th overall, in the 2010 Draft signed a three-year entry level deal earlier in the week. He had 22 goals and 46 points in 38 games with the University of Denver and the Wild are really high on the center. He played 10:55 minutes and had three shots on goal. The Wild pulled a stunt on Zucker before the game as he led the team on the ice and they let him skate a lap by himself. "I knew right away," a laughing Zucker said. "When they said you're leading us on the ice, I knew that wasn't right. I had to go with it. I wasn't going to tell [Dany] Heatley, 'No.'" He has a lot of offensive upside and could be a fantasy option in a couple of years. Mar 30
LW	1. Devin Setoguchi Active Devin Setoguchi has recovered from his off-season knee surgery. The procedure was described as minor. Setoguchi had 19 goals and 36 points in 69 games in his first season with Minnesota. May 21
	2. Guillaume Latendresse I.L. Guillaume Latendresse (concussion) might have been able to return before the end of the Wild's season if they were competitive. The Wild didn't end up coming even close to making the playoffs, so there was no real point in trying to push Latendresse to return. He is reportedly feeling much better at this point. Latendresse is scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer, but the Wild would need to give him a qualifying offer of $2.5 million to retain his rights. They will probably bulk at that because Latendresse has played just 27 games over the last two seasons. However, Latendresse and the Wild might agree to a new contract even if he doesn't get a qualifying offer. May 21
	3. Erik Christensen Active Erik Christensen isn't likely to be back in Minnesota next season. Christensen was dealt from the New York Rangers to the Wild in early February. But just like every team he's been with, he's been extremely inconsistent. He started off his time with the Wild with no points and a minus-13 rating in his first 15 games, then had six goals in 10 games with the Wild out of the playoffs. "When we're looking at guys that we want wearing a Minnesota Wild jersey, there's certain elements and there's certain characteristics," Yeo said. "I think one of them has to be a gamer -- a big-game player. You want guys that want to be on the ice when the game's on the line, you want guys that perform at the best when games are most meaningful." Apr 10
	4. Cal Clutterbuck Active Cal Clutterbuck (illness) will rejoin the Wild on Tuesday. Clutterbuck missed three games due to the disease. He has 22 points and 95 penalty minutes in 61 games this season. Mar 13
	5. Darroll Powe Active Darroll Powe scored the only Minnesota goal in the team's 5-1 loss to the Flyers Tuesday night. The goal was Powe's fourth of the season and it was fitting that it came against his former team. Nevertheless, he has no fantasy value. Jan 17
RW	1. Dany Heatley Active Dany Heatley has recovered from his off-season knee surgery. That's not a surprise given that Heatley's procedure was considered minor. He had 24 goals and 53 points in 82 games in 2011-12. May 21
	2. Pierre-Marc Bouchard I.L. Pierre-Marc Bouchard (concussion) is reportedly improving. Bouchard's season ended on Jan. 4. He had nine goals and 22 points in 37 games with the Wild. GM Chuck Fletcher has decided against asking for weekly updates, but he does plan to touch base with Bouchard in a week or so. May 21
	3. Nick Johnson Active Nick Johnson registered three assists in the Wild's 5-4 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night. With Mikko Koivu's injury, Johnson has been steadily moving up the Wild depth chart and now has 22 points in 60 games on the season. However, tt's unlikely that Johnson's big night will have much of a direct impact on fantasy owners because he's only a marginal forward. Mar 1
	4. Jed Ortmeyer Active Jed Ortmeyer netted his first NHL goal since Mar. 28, 2010 on Sunday. Ortmeyer has spent the better part of the last two seasons in the AHL. He's a depth forward at this stage of his career and usually only plays in the NHL as an injury replacement. Feb 27
	5. Jarod Palmer I.L. Jarod Palmer (upper body) has been placed on the injured reserve list. Palmer was already expected to miss Saturday's game due to the ailment. He has a goal in six games with the Wild. Dec 31
	6. Stephane Veilleux Active Stephane Veilleux was called up from the minors on Sunday February 26. Veilleux logged 9:30 minutes on Sunday. He finished the game with a plus-one rating. Feb 27
	7. Carson McMillan I.L. The Minnesota Wild have placed Carson McMillan on the injured reserve list with a lower body injury. McMillan was likely injured during Tuesday's game against Anaheim. He has a goal and three points in 11 games with 11 penalty minutes. He will miss at least a week with the injury but has no real fantasy value. Feb 16
D	1. Tom Gilbert Active Tom Gilbert has played 30-plus minutes for four straight games. The defenseman has played well since the trade deadline deal with the Oilers for Nick Schultz although he has only five assists in 19 games. He played a whopping 34:17 minutes Thursday. Apr 7
	2. Jared Spurgeon Sidelined Jared Spurgeon (concussion) received medical clearance a week after the regular season ended. Spurgeon's last game was on March 22. He's apparently feeling good. It sounds like he's a good bet to be ready for the start of training camp. May 21
	3. Kurtis Foster Active Kurtis Foster should get some playing time over Minnesota's final eight games of the season. With the concussion to Jared Spurgeon, Foster, who has been a healthy scratch for many of the Wild's recent games, should get a generous amount of playing time. Foster does have a heavy slapshot, and if he is given power-play ice time, he could chalk up a few points. Mar 25
	4. Marco Scandella Active Marco Scandella underwent hand and hernia surgeries in the off-season. Scandella was playing through both injuries for a while. He's expected to be fine by the end of June. May 21
	5. Clayton Stoner Active The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Clayton Stoner to a two-year deal worth $2.1 million. He was slated for unrestricted free agency on July 1 if a new contract had not been reached. Stoner suffered through another injury-plagued season in 2011-12 that witnessed him dress in 51 contests after he played in 57 the year before. He picked up five points, 72 hits, 80 blocks, 62 penalty minutes and a plus-3 rating last campaign and his physical style is well-liked by coach Mike Yeo. He could have some fantasy value if he can stay healthier in 2012-13. May 10
	6. Justin Falk Active Justin Falk will return to active duty on Thursday from his knee injury. The Minnesota defenseman has missed the team's past 10 games due to the ailment. Falk will replace Kurtis Foster, who will be a healthy scratch, in the lineup. Mar 29
	7. Chay Genoway Active Chay Genoway has been called up by the Minnesota Wild. Genoway has seven goals and 32 points in 68 games with the Houston Aeros this season. He is expected to make his NHL debut on Saturday. Apr 7
	8. Steven Kampfer Sidelined Steven Kampfer's previously undisclosed injury is related to his knee. Kampfer is week-to-week, according to Wild coach Mike Yeo. He'll probably miss the remainder of the regular season and might even be sidelined for AHL Houston's playoff run. Apr 2
	9. Nate Prosser Suspended Nate Prosser has been given a one-game suspended for headbutting. Prosser will miss Minnesota's final game of the season and given that they won't make the playoffs, he will not return until 2012-13. He had 12 points and 57 penalty minutes in 51 games this season. Apr 6
	10. Kris Fredheim Active Kris Fredheim has been summoned by the Minnesota Wild. Fredheim has three goals and 12 points in 69 games with the Houston Aeros this season. He also has two penalty minutes in two contests with the Wild. Apr 7
	11. Mike Lundin Sidelined Mike Lundin will miss the rest of the 2011-12 season after he underwent successful surgery for a sports hernia last week. He's expected to be fully recovered in two-to-three months. In 17 games with the Wild this year, Lundin registered two assists, a minus-1 rating and 35 blocked shots, while averaging 20:12 of ice time per contest. Mar 21
G	1. Josh Harding Active Josh Harding will be in goal for Minnesota Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Niklas Backstrom has played three of the team's past four games and Harding's last start came in a 5-4 shootout win over the Hawks on Apr. 1. The 27-year-old netminder is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, so it might be his final game with the Wild. Apr 5
	2. Niklas Backstrom Active Niklas Backstrom's ankle is better. Backstrom underwent ankle surgery in the off-season. He had been battling through the injury since mid-December. He had a 2.43 and .919 save percentage in 46 games in 2011-12. May 21

C	1. Tomas Plekanec Active Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal speculates that Tomas Plekanec could be an enticing trade chip for the Montreal Canadiens this offseason. The 30-year-old Plekanec had 17 goals and 52 points this season, as both of those totals have decreased over the last three seasons. Matheson reasons that with David Desharnais, another No. 2 center type, also in Montreal Plekanec could be expendable. He says the Phoenix Coyotes could be intrigued, and they have a number of blueliners to offer up. If Montreal does deal the center, Russian center Alex Galchenyuk could be its target in the third spot of the draft. What makes this difficult is Plekanec's contract situation: He's making $5 million over the next four seasons. May 22
	2. David Desharnais Active David Desharnais scored a goal in a 3-2 shootout victory Wednesday night. Erik Cole netted the Canadiens' other goal in regulation. Petteri Nokelainen, Aaron Palushaj, P.K. Subban, and Max Pacioretty each registered an assist. Mar 14
	3. Lars Eller Active Lars Eller plans to meet with a sports psychologist in Sweden during the off-season to help him shore up the mental side of his game. He will probably be seeking more consistency in 2012-13 after he had an up-and-down year with the Canadiens this season. Eller has displayed spurts of potential, as a two-way player, but he has also struggled in all aspects of his game at times. "I learn something new every day," said Eller, with his second NHL season coming to a close. "One thing I figured out is that I play best when I compete. A lot of times, I haven't competed hard enough, I don't win my faceoffs, I don't win my battles. I have to compete every game. If you succeed at the little things, you get more confidence and everything goes better." He has registered 16 goals, 28 points and 66 penalty minutes over 76 matches. Apr 2
	4. Scott Gomez Sidelined The Montreal Canadiens would reportedly save $3.3 million cash by buying out Scott Gomez, but it would leave them on the hook for a large sum of money over the next four years. The Canadiens would face salary cap hits of $3.5 million, $4.5 million, $1.66 million and $1.66 million if a buy out happened, so that decision may be unwise especially with a new CBA on the horizon. The more probable solutions, if Gomez has worn out his welcome in Montreal, would be to work out a deal to have him play overseas or to demote him to the minors. May 3
	5. Blake Geoffrion Active Blake Geoffrion potted a goal in the Canadiens' 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes Thursday night. Geoffrion, acquired from Nashville on Feb. 17 has two goals and three assists on the season. Apr 5
	6. Petteri Nokelainen Sidelined Petteri Nokelainen left Saturday's game in Washington in the second period with an upper body injury. Nokelainen started the season as a member of the Phoenix Coyotes but was dealt to Montreal for Brock Trotter and a seventh round pick as Garrett Stafford was also sent to Montreal. He has no fantasy value. Apr 1
LW	1. Max Pacioretty Active Max Pacioretty has been excellent at the World Hockey Championships for Team USA. He racked up two goals and nine assists in seven games during the preliminary round. "I've only played one other time for USA Hockey and that was world juniors, I had a rough tournament," said Pacioretty, who was held without a point in six games in that tournament. "I came here with motivation to prove to people that I can play at the international level." The 23-year-old forward enjoyed a career-year with Montreal in 2011-12 with 33 goals and 65 points in 79 contests. May 16
	2. Rene Bourque Active Rene Bourque scored in a 4-1 victory Friday night. Tomas Plekanec and Chris Campoli assisted on the Canadiens' lone goal. Josh Gorges blocked a team-high four shots. Mar 30
	3. Mathieu Darche Sidelined Mathieu Darche (inner-ear infection) practiced on Monday, but his status for Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay is uncertain. He has been sidelined since Feb. 21 due to an inner-ear infection and concussion-like symptoms. Darche is scheduled for unrestricted free agency this summer, so he could be playing for a new deal if he gets clearance to return. Apr 3
	4. Travis Moen I.L. Travis Moen has been upgraded to day-to-day, but it's unclear if he will be able to return on Wednesday. "I want to get back there and if the doctors say I'm ready, I'll be there," Moen said after practicing on Monday. "I'm feeling good and I miss playing." He hasn't played since Feb. 9 because of an upper-body injury. Apr 3
RW	1. Erik Cole Active Erik Cole scored a goal in a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Erik Cole, who joined the Montreal Canadiens in the offseason, has amassed a new career best in goals scored with 35. The notion that Cole is not satisfied with his individual success in light of the Habs' overall struggles speaks volumes. With the heat that previous GM Pierre Gauthier took for the failed season, it is hard not to credit Gauthier for his best move. Apr 7
	2. Ryan White Sidelined Ryan White is projected to miss a third straight game on Wednesday due to symptoms that may be concussion related. He has been dealing with headaches and possible cold-like symptoms, but he hasn't played since Mar. 27. Apr 4
	3. Brad Staubitz Active Brad Staubitz notched his first point of 2011-12, in Montreal's final game of the regular season, when he launched a puck from just outside his own crease into an empty net. The tough guy had gone 61 previous games, with the Minnesota Wild and Canadiens, without a point prior to Saturday's contest. Staubitz also generated 121 penalty minutes and 96 hits on the year. Apr 9
	4. Michael Blunden Active Michael Blunden registered an assist on Thursday. Blunden has four points in 38 games this season. He's more of a defensive forward who could get around 200 hits if he played secured a regular job on one of a team's bottom two lines. Apr 6
	5. Aaron Palushaj Active Aaron Palushaj scored his first NHL goal in a 3-2 shootout loss Saturday. It was Palushaj's 32nd career contest. Louis Leblanc scored the Canadiens' other goal in regulation time. P.K. Subban and Petteri Nokelainen each registered an assist. Mar 17
	6. Brian Gionta Sidelined Brian Gionta had been hoping to return before the end of the season after undergoing surgery on his torn biceps in Janaury but The Montreal Gazette reports today that he says his return this season is doubtful. The Gazette said Gionta is with the Canadiens on their road trip and is skating on his own. Feb 26
D	1. Andrei Markov Active Andrei Markov was on the ice for just 15:47 minutes on Wednesday. Markov got an assist in his return from a knee injury, but he had no points in the four games that followed. It's reasonable to assume that he has to shake off some rust after being sidelined for 483 days. All the same, we wouldn't be surprised if he makes some tangible improvements in the final weeks of the season. Mar 23
	2. P.K. Subban Sidelined P.K. Subban's knee injury will prevent him from participating in the World Championship with Team Canada. He was injured when he checked Switzerland's Luca Sbisa in the first period of an exhibition match and will reportedly be sidelined for two weeks. Subban is scheduled to return to Montreal to be examined by the Canadiens' medical staff. May 2
	3. Tomas Kaberle Active Tomas Kaberle (upper body) returned to action on Thursday April 5. Kaberle was on the ice for 19:20 minutes. He had no points and five shots on goal. Apr 6
	4. Josh Gorges Active Hockey Night in Canada star Don Cherry thinks defenseman Josh Gorges should replace forward Brian Gionta as the Montreal Canadiens' captain. "Josh Gorges should be captain of the Canadiens, there’s no doubt in my mind," Cherry said. "He’s a captain’s captain. This isn’t in any way to say that Brian Gionta is bad, it’s only to say that Gorges is so good. He’s exceptional. And I think Brian would be happy to have a little pressure taken off him so he could just play the game. Look up the word ‘leader’ in the dictionary, and you’ll find Gorges’ picture." Cherry also ripped the Canadiens, saying: "I’ve been in hockey a long time and I’ve never seen a team in such turmoil." He added: ""It’s a crying shame, two Original Six teams like this (the Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs), the most famous teams (failed to make the playoffs). It’s really sad. Hockey sad. And I’m sad for Hockey Night in Canada. Can you imagine our ratings if we had Toronto and Montreal in the playoffs? Good gravy." Apr 7
	5. Chris Campoli Active Chris Campoli was a healthy scratch for the Canadiens on Sunday and there are trade rumors circulating him going into Monday's trade deadline. The defenseman has registered six points and a minus-4 rating in 24 games this campaign, while averaging 15:19 of ice time. Feb 27
	6. Raphael Diaz I.L. Raphael Diaz (lower body) is expected to miss the Montreal Canadiens' next two games. The good news is that Diaz was on the ice Thursday. He has three goals and 16 points in 59 games this season. Mar 23
	7. Alexei Emelin Active Alexei Emelin suffered an injury to his right shoulder in World Championship play with Team Russia on Tuesday. However, he was able to play in Thursday's 3-1 win over Denmark after missing Wednesday's practice. Emelin recorded seven points, 236 hits, 30 penalty minutes and a minus-18 rating in his first season with Montreal in 2011-12. May 10
	8. Yannick Weber Active Yannick Weber (leg) registered an assist in his return to the Canadiens' lineup on Friday. Weber was sidelined for four games because of the injury. He has 16 points in 44 contests. Feb 18
G	1. Carey Price Active Rick Dudley has been hired by Canadiens to serve as an assistant GM. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin will also retain the services of assistant GM Larry Carriere. Dudley was the director of player personnel with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season. "The success he enjoyed at all levels throughout his career speaks volume of his expertise," Bergevin said. "We are thrilled to have both Rick and Larry Carriere as assistant general managers for several seasons to come." May 25
	2. Peter Budaj Active Peter Budaj allowed only 1 goal on 31 shots in a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. The victory was Budaj's fifth of the season in the backup role behind star goalie Carey Price. A recent concussion sidelined the Canadiens' most valuable player for the remainder of the season, thrusting Budaj into the starting goal. He has played admirably, despite the fact most Habs' fans are hoping for losses and a higher draft pick. Apr 7

Nashville Predators

New Jersey Devils

New York Islanders

C	1. David Legwand Active David Legwand netted Nashville's game-winning goal in a 2-0 victory Wednesday. Mike Fisher scored his first goal of the playoffs. Gabriel Bourque, Sergei Kostitsyn, and Martin Erat each recorded an assist for the Predators. May 2
	2. Mike Fisher Active Mike Fisher scored his first goal of the postseason on Wednesday. Fisher has four points in eight playoff contests. With Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn both suspended by the team, they had to rely on players like Fisher more for offensive contributions. It worked out for Nashville on Wednesday as the Predators earned a 2-0 victory over Phoenix. May 3
	3. Paul Gaustad Active Paul Gaustad is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. The Predators gave up a first-round pick for him at the trade deadline, so they'll probably make a pitch to retain his services but he'll likely have to come at a cheaper rate after his previous cap hit was set at $2.3 million. Gaustad is a strong faceoff man, who can chip in some offense and physicality to a team's bottom-six forward group. May 16
	4. Nick Spaling Active When Nick Spaling scores the Predators win. Including playoff games, Nashville has a 13-0-1 record when Spaling scores. That's one interesting stat. When advised of the correlation, Spaling remarked, "Better score more often I guess". Despite his heroics, Spaling is not a fantasy asset. Jan 15
	5. Craig Smith Active The Nashville Predators are hoping that Craig Smith can take another step forward next season. Smith had 14 goals and 36 points in 72 games as a rookie in 2011-12. After the Predators were eliminated from the playoffs, he left to play for Team USA, where he got to play on a line with Bobby Ryan. Smith ended up with two points in four contests. "He looked good playing center ice and played on their top two lines," Predators GM David Poile said. "We know we have a really good up and coming player in our organization. … With a fresh start next season, there’s no reason to think he won’t play higher in our lineup." May 19
LW	1. Colin Wilson Active Colin Wilson will have a lot to prove next season in Nashville. A restricted free agent this offseason, the Predators will make their pitch to keep him in town. However, the 22-year-old is still very difficult to figure out. He matched his career-high point total by the end of Februrary with 34, but had just one more point after that. The acquisitions of Paul Gaustad and Andrei Kostitsyn at the trade deadline didn't help his playing time or his role, and he became a a healthy scratch in all but two contests after March 15, beginning the playoffs as one, too. He didn't play until Game 2 of the second-round series, scoring in Game 5. May 22
	2. Sergei Kostitsyn Active Sergei Kostitsyn felt that the Nashville Predators were too tough on Alexander Radulov and his brother Andrei Kostitsyn. Andrei and Radulov were suspended from Game 3 after missing curfew. They were also held out of Game 4 after the Predators won Game 3. "I think the management was too tough on Alexander and Andrei," Sergei said. "The punishment for the incident could have been a monetary fine, (they) went too far with the disqualification in the midst of an important stage of the playoffs. We missed the guys in games three and four of the series." This might present the Predators with a bit of an awkward situation. While they might be comfortable letting Andrei walk as an unrestricted free agent, Sergei has been a key part of their team. This will probably be an incident that they'll simply try to move on from. May 19
	3. Andrei Kostitsyn Active Andrei Kostitsyn is likely to play in Game 5 on Monday. Kostitsyn hasn't played in the Predators last two games. He missed Game 3 because he was serving a team suspension and then he was listed as a healthy scratch for Game 4. However, the Predators are losing their series 3-1 and were shutout of Friday's game. Kostitsyn is one of the bigger offensive threats, so he might be able to help extend the Predators' playoff run. May 5
	4. Jordin Tootoo Active Jordin Tootoo is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer, but he'd like to stay with the Nashville Predators. "I feel a lot of ties to the city of Nashville," Tootoo said. "This is where I grew as a person and did a lot of great things and a lot of positive things. For me, it's one day at a time, and that's all I can think of." He has played eight seasons with the Predators after being drafted by the club back in 2001. Tootoo notched a career-high of 30 points this past campaign, while adding 92 penalty minutes and 151 hits, in 77 games. May 9
	5. Brian McGrattan I.L. Brian McGrattan isn't expected to return on Saturday. McGrattan hasn't played in a game since Feb. 4. He has two points and 61 penalty minutes in 30 contests this season. Mar 3
	6. Gabriel Bourque Active Gabriel Bourque practiced with Alexander Radulov and David Legwand on Thursday. Bourque has been great in the early going with three goals in four games to lead Nashville. Andrei Kostitsyn, Nick Spaling and Patric Hornqvist and Martin Erat, Mike Fisher and Sergei Kostitsyn were other line combinations in practice Thursday. Apr 20
RW	1. Patric Hornqvist Active Patric Hornqvist had several chances to beat Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith on Friday, but the Predators' ended up suffering a 1-0 loss. "I have to score if I get that many opportunities," Hornqvist said. "I need to put one in the back of the net to get us to overtime." Hornqvist netted 27 goals in the regular season, but he has just one goal in nine playoff games. The Nashville Predators are down 3-1, so one more loss and Hornqvist won't get another chance to rebound. May 5
	2. Martin Erat Active Nashville Predators forward Martin Erat's agent claims that he didn't suffer a concussion after taking a questionable hit from Libor Hudacek. Erat's agent says that he suffered a "stiff neck" instead. He has an off-season to heal up his "neck" but the Predators and Erat dodged a bullet if it really wasn't a concussion. It's another example of how NHL teams must cross their fingers when players go overseas to represent their home countries. May 20
	3. Alexander Radulov Active The KHL instated a new rule in which one "returning Russian NHL player" won't count against a given team's salary cap. National team coaches must deem a given player "worthy" before earning such an exclusion. Slava Malamud reports that it will give richer KHL teams the opportunity to spend big on free agents such as Alexander Radulov and Alexander Semin. May 13
	4. Matt Halischuk Active The Nashville Predators seem to believe that Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Rostislav Klesla deserves supplementary discipline for his check on winger Matt Halischuk. Barry Trotz told Josh Copper it was "a very dangerous hit." Klesla will have a hearing with the league on Sunday. May 5
	5. Brandon Yip Active Brandon Yip logged 3:58 minutes with the man advantage on Wednesday. With Andrei Kostitsyn and Alexander Radulov both scratched for Friday's contest, Yip could get similar responsibilities in Game 4. Yip has a goal and two points in eight playoff games. May 4
D	1. Ryan Suter Active There are rumors that Ryan Suter and Zach Parise want to play together next season. Both are unrestricted free agents to be and while Parise is still involved in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Suter's season was ended last round by the Coyotes. Detroit could be a possible destination for both as the Red Wings are a top team and apparently have the money and cap room for the American-born players. Stay tuned as this has the potential to be the biggest story in the off-season. May 25
	2. Shea Weber Active Shea Weber admitted to feeling betrayed by Alexander Radulov. "You feel a little bit betrayed, but I am sure (Radulov) feels bad about it now and he looks back on it and wishes it didn’t happen," Weber said. "Those are the things you can’t take back and we’ve got to move forward." Weber and Radulov are both scheduled to become restricted free agents this summer. The Predators are expected to not only want to re-sign Weber, but ideally ink him to a long-term deal. However, they might decide to part ways with Radulov. May 19
	3. Kevin Klein Active Kevin Klein, who was one of the stars in the first round of the playoffs, had a tough start in Round 2. The defenseman had a couple of goals and an assist in the five game series versus Detroit, but was minus-two and was in the penalty box with his first minor since October 29, when the Coyotes scored a power play goal. "If you make a mistake, it’s going to show out there no matter who you are. It’s one of those things," Klein said. "(Six) days off, you’re a little out of sync with how quickly the game is moving. As the game went on, I felt better." Game 2 is Sunday in Phoenix. Apr 29
	4. Francis Bouillon Active Francis Bouillon wants to return to the Nashville Predators next year. Bouillon can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 but the 36-year-old defenseman still feels he can play. "I feel great," Bouillon said. "I may be 36 years old, but I feel like 25, so hopefully I’ve got a few more seasons." He has no fantasy value. May 10
	5. Hal Gill Active Hal Gill has a fractured tibia. Gill had screws inserted into the injured area two weeks ago. He played in Nashville's final five playoff contests and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. May 25
	6. Jack Hillen Active Jack Hillen and Brian McGrattan were healthy scratches on Saturday. It was the third time this season that Hillen was forced to watch a game from the press box as the Predators put Ryan Ellis in the lineup. Hillen last missed a game on October 20. He has very little fantasy value with only two goals and six points this season. Jan 8
	7. Ryan Ellis Active Ryan Ellis made his playoff debut in Game 3 on Sunday. Ellis only logged 7:50 minutes, but that includes 2:32 minutes of ice time with the man advantage. Ellis has a ton of offensive upside, but he's not expected to make much of an impact in the Predators' 2012 playoff run. Apr 16
	8. Roman Josi Active Roman Josi is slated to play on Friday after being absent from the last nine contests because of an upper-body injury. He practiced on Thursday and coach Barry Trotz expects him to be back on the blueline in Detroit. Josi has recorded 15 points and a minus-4 rating in 47 games for Nashville during his first year as a pro. Mar 29
G	1. Pekka Rinne Active Pekka Rinne made only 15 saves as the Nashville Predators were eliminated from the playoffs with their 2-1 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday night. Rinne was simply not good enough early on in the series, giving up nine goals in the first two games, then outplayed by his counterpart, Mike Smith, in the latter half, as he gave up three goals in three games in which he received just one win. Of course, it also doesn't help that the Preds' offense managed three goals in the last three games, either. Despite the way the season ended, Rinne remains one of the top netminders in the game heading into next season. May 8
	2. Anders Lindback Sidelined Anders Lindback (upper body) practiced Tuesday and coach Barry Trotz feels good about his availability for Game 1 against Detroit. Lindback was hurt Saturday when teammate Ryan Ellis fell on him during a game against Colorado. The goalie missed Monday’s practice session, but should be good to go as Pekka Rinne’s backup for Game 1 on Wednesday. Apr 10
	3. Jeremy Smith Active Jeremy Smith was summoned from the American Hockey League by the Nashville Predators to fill in during Monday's practice. Smith was recalled only once before, in early January, and needed to be brought back up again with Anders Lindback missing practice with an upper-body injury. It doesn't appear like it's anything serious, though, so Smith's stay looks to be brief. "With each and every call up I will get more comfortable and seamlessly go from each league without that lull where it takes a bit," Smith said. "It’s nice to be here. It’s good to see how they prepare for a series and break down an opposing team and their strengths and their weaknesses." Smith was 29-19-1 with a 2.25 goals-against average and .920 save percentage with the Milwaukee Admirals. Apr 9

C	1. Patrik Elias Active Patrik Elias' slump snapping goal was deflected off of his skate. It wasn't exactly a glorious way to end a six-game pointless streak, but maybe it will still mark a turning point for Elias. "I don’t know what to tell you," Elias said. "I’m trying. I’m working my butt off. Sometimes it goes in, sometimes it doesn’t. If I just keep doing the same thing, hopefully, it will turn around." May 25
	2. Adam Henrique Active Rookie Adam Henrique scored at 1:03 of overtime Friday night to give the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 triumph over the visiting New York Rangers and the Eastern Conference title. The Devils are heading to their fifth Stanley Cup Final since losing to the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals 18 years ago. Henrique, who also scored the overtime winner in Game 7 against Florida in the opening round, knocked in a loose puck that wound up in the crease with Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist down on his stomach during a wild scramble. Stanley Cup champions in 1995, 2000 and 2003, New Jersey will go for its fourth NHL championship against the Los Angeles Kings starting with Game 1 in Newark on Wednesday. The Devils and Kings haven't played since New Jersey won 3-0 at Staples Center on Oct. 25, just 12 nights after a 2-1 home shootout win. So much has changed since then -- including the Kings coach, from Terry Murray, who was scouting for LA at Prudential Center on Friday, to Darryl Sutter. New Jersey got goals in the first period from Ryan Carter and Ilya Kovalchuk that were separated by 3:51. New York tied it in the second period. May 25
	3. Jacob Josefson Active Jacob Josefson logged nearly 13 minutes of ice time in his return to the lineup from a fractured wrist on Monday night. His last game took place on April 3rd but he said he "felt good" coming back in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Rangers. "My body felt great. My legs felt really good," said Josefson, who skated between Alexei Ponikarovsky and David Clarkson on the third line. "It was so much to be out there. I've been waiting for this day since I got the injury. It was real nice." He finished the contest with two shots and a plus-1 rating, while winning nine of his 14 faceoffs. Josefson replaced Petr Sykora, who sat as a healthy scratch, in the lineup. May 22
	4. Travis Zajac Active Travis Zajac's sixth goal of the postseason held up as the game-winner, in New Jersey's 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night. He was set up beautifully on a 2-on-1 break by Devils captain Zach Parise at the 11:59 mark of the first period. Zajac has registered 11 points in 16 playoff games after he had six in just 15 appearances during the regular season. May 22
	5. Ryan Carter Active Ryan Carter snapped a tie with 4:24 left in the third period as the New Jersey Devils notched a 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers after squandering a three-goal lead in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night. The Devils led 3-0 before the first period was half over. They allowed the Rangers to tie the score at 3-3 before Carter's goal and an empty net goal. The Devils now own a 3-2 edge in the series and can advance to face the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup finals with a victory at home on Friday night. If the Rangers can stay alive then, Game 7 would be back in Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Carter was a plus-two on the night, as was teammate Ilya Kovalchuk, who posted two assists. Mark Fayne also had two assists for the Devils. Zach Parise got the empty-net goal, while Patrik Elias, Travis Zajac and Stephen Gionta also picked up goals for the winners. May 23
	6. Tim Sestito Active Tim Sestito is expected to play on the fourth line Sunday. Sestito is projected to skate alongside Stephen Gionta and Steve Bernier. Sestito has some experience playing with his projected linemates at the AHL level. May 6
	7. Steve Zalewski Active The New Jersey Devils have assigned center Steve Zalewski to Albany of the AHL Sunday. Zalewski, 25, had no points or penalty minutes and minus-2 defensive rating in seven games after being called up on Jan. 4. He was a healthy scratch for Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Flyers. Jan 22
LW	1. Ilya Kovalchuk Active Ilya Kovalchuk has felt fine after missing a playoff game due to a lower-back injury. Kovalchuk had reportedly been playing through the problem since the middle of the first round when he finally took off Game 2 of the second round. "I feel good," Kovalchuk said. "I missed that game against Philly and the doctors took care of everything and I’ve been feeling good since then." Since his return, Kovalchuk has three goals and 10 points in eight playoff contests. May 25
	2. Zach Parise Active Zach Parise does not expect the balance of the Eastern Conference Final to turn into an ugly affair. Parise does not expect the extracurricular activity that took place in the third period of Game 4 to spill over into Game 5. Given the series is down to a best-of-3, that’s a sentiment that is likely shared among both clubs. May 22
	3. Alexei Ponikarovsky Active Alexei Ponikarovsky came up big in Thursday's game with the winning goal in overtime. It was Ponikarovsky's first goal of the playoffs. He's not a big contributor with the Devils, but he is a valuable depth player. The Devils acquired him from Carolina in January. May 4
	4. Eric Boulton Active Eric Boulton went unclaimed on waivers. The New Jersey Devils will not send Boulton down yet. He will play in Monday's game against the Rangers. Feb 27
	5. Vladimir Zharkov Active Vladimir Zharkov has been returned to the AHL. He did not earn a point or register a shot in four games with New Jersey after being called up from the minors last Friday. "[Ilya Kovalchuk] is healthy and we've got (Rod) Pelley as a spare and (Mark) Fraser and that's enough," GM Lou Lamoriello said. "You know the philosophy. No young player is going to sit." Nov 17
RW	1. Dainius Zubrus Active New York Rangers coach John Tortorella voiced his displeasure about a supposed elbow that Dainius Zubrus landed on Anton Stralman, but Zubrus said he didn't recall that happening. Most importantly for practical purposes, Zubrus also said that he hasn't heard from the NHL about the hit in question. With Game 4 looming on Monday, it sounds unlikely that Zubrus will face any heat - whether he delivered a dirty check or not. May 20
	2. Petr Sykora Active Petr Sykora will be a healthy scratch on Friday. The Devils are not interested in making lineup changes after winning Games 4 and 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Sykora has two goals and four points in 15 playoff games. May 25
	3. David Clarkson Active David Clarkson potted his third game-winning goal of the playoffs in Wednesday's Game 2 victory over the Rangers to tie the series. The Eastern Conference Finals will now shift to New Jersey for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and Monday, respectively. Clarkson has three goals in the postseason and they have all stood up as game winners. Ilya Kovalchuk opened the scoring in the first period and Ryan Carter tied the game at 2-2 just before the second intermission. Defenseman Bryce Salvador contributed two assists, while Marek Zidlicky, Zach Parise, Adam Henrique and Steve Bernier had one helper each in the win. May 17
	4. Steve Bernier Active Steve Bernier potted his second goal of the playoffs on Tuesday night after scoring just once in 32 contests during the regular season. "I just think this guy's a playoff-type guy," coach Pete DeBoer said. "He's a big body. He likes to forecheck. He wins battles, [he's] an underrated player and he's been a valuable piece." Bernier has chipped in three points in six games for the Devils during their opening round series against his former team, the Florida Panthers. Apr 25
	5. Cam Janssen Active Cam Janssen suited up Tuesday after being a healthy scratch for six straight games. He filled in for David Clarkson, who missed the contest because of a lower-body injury. Janssen has skated in 47 games with the Devils in 2011-12, while garnering one assist and 75 penalty minutes. Apr 4
	6. Stephen Gionta Active Stephen Gionta earned a goal and an assist in New Jersey's 5-3 Game 5 win versus the Rangers on Wednesday. His last goal came in Game 7 in the opening round against Florida, but his third marker of the playoffs got the ball rolling in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Gionta also set up Ryan Carter's game-winner late in the third to give the Devils a 3-2 series lead over New York. The fourth-liner has contributed six points in 17 postseason contests. May 24
D	1. Henrik Tallinder I.L. Henrik Tallinder (leg) is still skating with the Devils, but he joined the team's scratches and AHL players on Wednesday. He is working on on getting himself back into shape from a blood clot in his left leg and his return is unclear. May 23
	2. Marek Zidlicky Active Marek Zidlicky will be playing against the team that drafted him, the New York Rangers, in the Eastern Conference Finals. Zidlicky was taken with the 176th overall pick in 2001, but he never ended up playing for New York. "They said they wanted me," Zidlicky said. "They had a lot of meetings after the draft. I said, ‘If you give me a one-way contract I will go there and I will fight for a place on the team.’ But it didn’t happen. They wanted to sign me to a two-way contract." Zidlicky played for HIFK Helsinki of the SM-liiga instead. The Rangers dealt his rights to the Nashville Predators as part of the Mike Dunham deal. May 14
	3. Andy Greene Active Andy Greene had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh. Petr Sykora also scored a goal in the losing effort. Ilya Kovalchuk, Mark Fayne, and Patrik Elias each registered an assist for the Devils. Mar 17
	4. Adam Larsson Active Adam Larsson will spend Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the press box. Larsson has only played in five of a possible 17 games in the postseason. He's got a ton of upside, but he's also a teenage rookie who doesn't figure to be a major factor in the Devils' 2012 playoff run. May 25
	5. Anton Volchenkov Active New Jersey Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov participated in team practice on Sunday after taking a questionable hit from New York Rangers tough guy Brandon Prust in Game 3. Volchenkov's (relative) health decreases the chances that Prust will receive a suspension for his elbow - or at least could reduce the amount of time the Rangers player might sit. Of course, that doesn't guarantee that Volchenkov will play in Game 4, but it indicates he should shake off another controversial hit. (Volchenkov was also the recipient of a big Zac Rinaldo check in the semifinals.) May 20
	6. Bryce Salvador Active Bryce Salvador contributed an assist in Wednesday's win to draw him even with New York's Daniel Girardi for the most points among all defensemen in the NHL playoffs. Both players have recorded three goals and eight assists for 11 points, but Girardi has accomplished that total in 19 games while Salvador has done it in 17. Salavador is also tied with Los Angeles rearguard Drew Doughty for the best plus-minus rating among the defenders in the postseason with a plus-10. The 36-year-old veteran has really stepped up this spring and his offense has been a welcome addition to the team's offensive attack. May 24
	7. Mark Fayne Active Mark Fayne has been the Devils' most effective defenceman the past two weeks. He scored his fourth goal of the season Friday night, the most of any New Jersey rearguard and has a thre-game points streak. Fayne has also registered four points in the Devils' last five games. The 23-year-old blueliner does not have a long history of offensive contributions but he did register 22 points in 34 games in his senior year at Providence College, which is quite good by Hockey East standards. Keep an eye on him. Feb 26
	8. Peter Harrold Active Peter Harrold is hoping that he'll see his former Los Angeles teammates soon in the Stanley Cup Finals. The New Jersey Devils have a chance to wrap up their series versus the New York Rangers with a win on Friday night. Harrold was with the Kings' organization for five seasons before signing with the Devils as an unrestricted free agent last summer. "I think they lost two games all playoffs," he said. "They're obviously playing really well. Good for them. Hopefully we'll get a chance to beat them." Harrold has recorded four assists and a plus-3 rating in 13 playoff games. May 24
	9. Matt Taormina Active Matt Taormina skated with the New Jersey Devils at practice on Thursday. The Devils did not have Marek Zidlicky and Anton Volchenkov participating in the session, so Taormina filled in with the rest of New Jersey's defense corps. According to the team, Zidlicky and Volchenkov were "resting." May 10
G	1. Martin Brodeur Active Veteran goaltender Martin Brodeur came up big with 33 saves, including eight in a third period that was dominated by New York, en route to the New Jersey Devils' 3-2 overtime triumph over the Rangers Friday night. Brodeur, 40, was not tested in overtime despite the Rangers holding the puck in the zone for roughly the first 45 seconds. The Devils defeated the Rangers 4-2 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final and will open the Stanley Cup championship series Wednesday night in New Jersey against the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Kings. May 25
	2. Johan Hedberg Active Johan Hedberg understands that he probably won't get the opportunity to play during the playoffs. "Even if I'm not playing, I see myself as part of the team," said Hedberg, who will back up Martin Brodeur. "I try to do the things that I can control and be as supportive as I can to the team and, obviously, stay ready for whatever might happen. If we would make it far and I wouldn't play another minute, that's OK as long as we're successful. It's not about me." Hedberg's 2.23 goals-against average and .918 save percentage in 27 appearances were better than Brodeur's numbers over 59 contests, but it will take the unforeseen, or an injury, for him to supplant the future Hall-of-Famer for the top job in the postseason. Apr 11

C	1. John Tavares Active John Tavares is one of the better Team Canada players at the World Hockey Championships in Helsinki. This should not be a surprise as Tavares has had much international hockey success in his career to date. In six games for Canada this year, he has scored four goals and registered eight points, tops amongst the team's forwards. Tavares registered 81 points for the Islanders this past season and we wouldn't be at all surprised if he upped that to 85 or 90 in 2012-13. May 13
	2. Frans Nielsen Active Frans Nielsen scored two goals and added an assist in the Islanders 5-3 win over Pittsburgh Tuesday. Nielsen enjoyed a fantastic night as he also chipped in with three shots on goal and a plus-4 rating. Kyle Okposo also recorded a goal and an assist while David Ullstrom and Michael Grabner each scored in the victory. Joshua Bailey did his part by dishing out three assists. Mar 27
	3. Joshua Bailey Active Josh Bailey potted two goals and also registered three assists in the Islanders' 5-3 win over the Penguins Thursday night. Bailey was involved in every goal against the Penguins tonight and is the first member of the Islanders to get five points at home since Niklas Andersson did it on December 19th 1996. He had 26 points in 74 previous games this season. Bailey might live up to expectations a few seasons from now, but right now he has limited fantasy value in standard leagues. Mar 29
	4. Marty Reasoner Active Marty Reasoner will re-join the Islanders tonight after missing more than a month with a broken finger. Reasoner suffered the injury Jan. 6 and missed 17 games. The 34-year-old fourth-line center is looking his first goal of the season. He is 0-5-5 in 35 games. Feb 14
LW	1. Matt Moulson Active Matt Moulson's good deeds have been recognized with a Foundation Award nomination. Moulson has also been nominated for the Lady Byng Trophy. He created the 326 Foundation with Jonathan Quick to help the Kings Care Foundation and Islanders Children's Foundation. Moulson gives $500 to the cause for every goal he scores, which resulted in him donating $18,000 for his 36 goals in 2011-12. Moulson also partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project. For every Islanders home game, a military veteran from WWP, along with one of their family members, was able to attend an Islanders' home game with VIP treatment that included going to the locker room after the game. Apr 30
	2. Michael Grabner Active Michael Grabner scored a goal and added an assist in a 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Michael Grabner, fresh off a 34 goal performance last season, ended the 2012 season with a multi point game. Grabner scored his 20th goal of the season to salvage a decent goal total from his mediocre season. Subsequently Grabner saw his point totals drop by 20 in just one year. Apr 7
	3. Jay Pandolfo Active The New York Islanders have activated Jay Pandolfo off of the injured reserve list. Pandolfo has reportedly been healthy enough to return for several days now, but the Islanders didn't want to alter their lineup while they were winning. However, Marty Reasoner broke his hand on Friday, so they had to make an adjustment. Jan 7
	4. Nino Niederreiter Active An ankle injury shelves Nino Niederreiter for Tuesday’s game against Team USA. The Swiss forward failed to score a point in six tournament games. May 15
RW	1. P. A. Parenteau Sidelined Contract talks with pending unrestricted free agent P. A. Parenteau should begin this week now that the regular season is over. "No one likes uncertainty," he said. "It's between Allan [Walsh, Parenteau's agent] and Garth [Snow, Isles general manager] and hopefully, they can figure out something that's good for both of us. I'm in a pretty good position right now and I want to keep what we're building here. It's going to be something special." Parenteau has repeatedly stated he would like to return to the Islanders and that stance hasn't changed. Apr 10
	2. Kyle Okposo Active New York Islanders winger Kyle Okposo scored the lone tally in the team's 1-0 win against the New Jersey Devils. Okposo has 15 goals and 33 points in 63 games played this season. The big forward hasn't had the breakout that many were hoping for, but he's still just 23 years old so he still has a high ceiling. Mar 4
	3. Matt Martin Active Matt Martin leads the NHL with a whopping 349 credited hits this season. "To lead the league in anything is kind of a big accomplishment," Martin said. "I just try to play the same way every night, just finish all my checks when I can." The statistical category varies from arena to arena and it has been known to be inaccurate at times, but it gives Martin some additional fantasy value to go along with his 109 penalty minutes and 14 points. Mar 28
D	1. Mark Streit Active Mark Streit was the New York Islanders' lone goal scorer on Sunday as they lost to the Ottawa Senators 5-1. Streit's season has been a little disappointing, although he does have a respectable 45 points. His -25 rating shouldn't be too shocking, but it still limits his value when there are better options out there from a peripheral standpoint. Apr 1
	2. Andrew MacDonald Active Andrew MacDonald potted the only goal for the New York Islanders as they prevailed 2-1 in the shootout against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. It was only MacDonald's second of the year, so he's not even worth monitoring in fantasy leagues. John Tavares, 25th point, and Matt Moulson, 24th point, each notched assists on the goal. Impressively, the lowly Isles greatly outplayed the NHL's best team, on the road, nearly doubling their shot total -- 37-21 -- as Frans Nielsen came up with the winner in the shootout. Dec 17
	3. Travis Hamonic Active Travis Hamonic returned to the New York Islanders' lineup Friday night with a full metal cage mask protecting his broken nose. "Unfortunately, I've had some experience with it," Hamonic said, referring to when he suffered a broken jaw as a junior player. "It doesn't bother me a bit." Hamonic was out nine games, during which time he underwent nose surgery. Feb 25
	4. Milan Jurcina Active Milan Jurcina logged 19:45 minutes in his return from a lacerated elbow on Thursday. Jurcina had four shots on goal, six blocked shots, and two hits in his return. He missed two games due to the ailment. Feb 10
	5. Mark Eaton Active Mark Eaton played in his 600th game on Friday. Eaton made it a night to remember, scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 overtime win. It was his first goal since Nov. 28, 2009. Needless to say, Eaton isn't much of an offensive threat. Feb 4
	6. Steve Staios Active Steve Staios returned to the Islanders' lineup on Tuesday night from a lower-body injury. He missed one game with the ailment. Staios contributed an assist, two penalty minutes and one shot during his 14:35 of ice time in New York's 3-2 overtime loss to Washington. Feb 29
	7. Dylan Reese Active The New York Islanders have activated Dylan Reese (knee) from their injured reserve list. He has skated in 16 NHL games this campaign, but hasn't played since Feb. 7 because of a sprained knee. Mar 1
G	1. Evgeni Nabokov Sidelined Evgeni Nabokov (lower body) isn't ready to say that his season is over. "It's not only my decision, but if I can play, I will play," said Nabokov. "If I can be feeling better during this weekend, I think I can be ready." He missed about a month of playing time with a groin injury earlier this season and it believed that he is once again sidelined with a groin problem. The Islanders have already signed goaltender John Grahame to help out while Nabokov is sidelined. Mar 30
	2. Al Montoya Active Al Montoya allowed seven goals on 30 shots in a 7-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday night. The former first round pick Al Montoya surrendered seven goals to the last placed team in the NHL. Despite allowing seven goals in the hockey game, the loss can not be blamed on goaltending. The Islanders as a team did not show up, leaving their goalie out to dry. Apr 7
	3. Rick DiPietro I.L. Rick DiPietro still has nine more seasons remaining on his 15-year, $67.5 million contract. There has been talk of amnesty buyouts being added to the collective bargaining agreement, but the Islanders can't depend on the prospect of something like that. Evgeni Nabokov will be back in the crease in 2012-13 and the club has Anders Nilsson or Kevin Poulin in the pipeline as well. DiPietro is slated to be the team's second-string netminder at best under those circumstances. If he isn't willing to accept the terms of a decreased role then the Islanders could face an interesting decision on what to do with the oft-injured goalie. Apr 8
	4. John Grahame Active Unconfirmed, but the Islanders may start John Grahame this afternoon against the Ottawa Senators. The Islanders are playing an April Fools joke on us right? This is a team in complete shambles, led by billionaire Charles Wang and the neophyte Garth Snow at the helm of this sinking ship. Grahame was a goaltending coach with Sioux City of the USHL this season. Apr 1

New York Rangers

Ottawa Senators

Philadelphia Flyers

C	1. Brad Richards Active Unlike their last Eastern Conference final Game 6 against the Devils, the Rangers won't be making any assurances of a win in this one. Eighteen years ago Thursday, captain Mark Messier guaranteed that the Rangers would win Game 6 in New Jersey to force a Game 7. New York is obviously in the same exact situation, down 3-2 to the Devils in this series and needing a victory Friday to force a final game at Madison Square Garden. But that doesn't mean the pre-game script will play out the same way. "We haven't really thought about it," Brad Richards said. "No disrespect to history, but we're worried about ourselves. We want to create our own story and that's what we're here to do." May 24
	2. Derek Stepan Active Derek Stepan didn't skate on Tuesday, after blocking a shot with his foot in the Eastern Conference final opener, but he is expected to play in Game 2 on Wednesday night. His big toe was bandaged after it was struck by a shot from New Jersey's Ilya Kovalchuk at 12:29 of the first period. Stepan was able to stay in the game and finish with 17:33 of total ice time. He has recorded one goal and seven helpers in 15 playoff contests. May 16
	3. Artem Anisimov Active Artem Anisimov concluded Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a mere 8:56 of ice time. He sat for a 12-minute stretch following his first shift of the contest and then was kept on the bench for the first six minutes of the second period. Anisimov registered an assist, had no shots and two penalty minutes despite his limited playing time. He has nine points in 16 playoff games. May 17
	4. Brian Boyle Active Brian Boyle had a spectacular night in the faceoff circle in Game 5 on Wednesday. He won 13 of 14 draws for a 92.9 percent efficiency rating. The big center also added four hits in the Rangers' 5-3 defeat. Boyle had three goals in his first three games of the playoffs, but he hasn't been able to score since then and has tallied just three assists over 11 contests after he returned to the lineup from a concussion that he sustained versus Ottawa in Round 1. May 24
	5. John Mitchell Active John Mitchell appears as though he will be a healthy scratch for Game 5 on Wednesday night. He remained out on the ice, skating as an extra, after the other players headed off and Brandon Dubinsky, who is being speculated to return, left with them. If Mitchell isn't in the lineup then it will mark the first time he has not dressed for a game since March 6. He has one assist in 18 playoff games. May 23
	6. Kris Newbury Active Kris Newbury has been summoned from the Connecticut Whale to the New York Rangers. Newbury, along with five other teammates from the Whale, were called up strictly for depth in case an injury strikes one of the Rangers during the rest of the playoffs. Newbury played seven games with the big club this season, tallying 24 penalty minutes. He was very productive in the AHL, though, with 25 goals and 64 points to go with 130 penalty minutes. May 14
LW	1. Brandon Dubinsky Active Brandon Dubinsky registered an assist and three hits, while garnering 15:38 of ice time, in his return to the lineup Wednesday night from an ankle injury. He played well alongside Ryan Callahan and Artem Anisimov in the contest. "I felt good," said Dubinsky, who has no goals and two assists in eight playoff games. "It's the Eastern Conference Finals and it's a fast game, so it takes two or three shifts to get in there and try to get your timing." May 24
	2. Carl Hagelin Active Carl Hagelin will be eligible to return Monday after serving his three-game suspension. The Rangers could certainly use his speed after falling behind in the series against the Senators. Apr 22
	3. Michael Rupp Active Michael Rupp was assessed 14 minutes in penalties for his rambunctious shift early in the third period of Monday night's 4-1 loss to New Jersey. He was given four minutes for roughing after he committed a late hit on Peter Harrold behind the net and punched goaltender Martin Brodeur in the mask. Rupp was also given a misconduct penalty. Following the contest, Brodeur joked about the incident by saying, "Things like that happen in the playoffs. I'm glad I didn't get hurt. I'm a tough guy. It stung me a little ... Now I know I can take a punch." Rupp has no points, 25 hits and 36 penalty minutes in 18 playoff games. May 22
	4. Chris Kreider Active Chris Kreider has now received $300,000 in bonuses for playing in 15 playoff games. Kreider netted his fifth postseason goal on Saturday to set an NHL record for the most playoff goals before participating in a single regular season game. He earned $25,000 for playing in five postseason contests, another $100,000 after the 10-game mark, and an additional $175,000 for reaching the 15-contest milestone. May 19
RW	1. Marian Gaborik Active Marian Gaborik, the New York Rangers' top gunner in the regular season, finally scored his first goal of the Eastern Conference finals and gave fans at Madison Square Garden plenty of hope before he and his teammates fell 5-3 to the New Jersey Devils Wednesday night. The Devils lead the Eastern Conference finals 3-2 and can advance to the Stanley Cup finals with a win at home against the Rangers on Friday night. The Rangers were down 3-0 before the first period was half over, but Gaborik's goal tied the game at 3-3 only 17 seconds into the third period. The Garden rocked, but the Devils' Ryan Carter scored the game-winning goal late in the third and an empty netter by Zach Parise sealed the triumph. Despite the loss, Rangers coach John Tortorella said: "''I thought we probably played our best game of the series tonight.'' Also scoring goals for the Rangers were Ryan Callahan and Brandon Prust. May 23
	2. Ryan Callahan Active Ryan Callahan put forth an inspiring effort in Game 5's 5-3 loss to New Jersey. He netted his fifth goal of the playoffs and led all players with six hits in the loss. The Rangers captain is aware of the challenge that faces his team, but he is confident that they can respond. "There wasn't too much said in the room," he said after the game. "We knew we had to claw our way back and we did . . . We've been good on the road all year. We've just got to win one road game." May 24
	3. Ruslan Fedotenko Active Ruslan Fedotenko scored, but the New York Rangers dropped Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final 4-1 to the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. The veteran's goal was his first of the postseason and just his fifth playoff point. Though the third-period marker gave the Rangers a little bit of hope, New York was still down 3-1 at that point and was unable to make the game any closer. Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto had the assists. Mike Rupp had 14 penalty minutes, while Stu Bickel finished with 12. Over their last 11 playoff games, the Rangers have not won consecutively and as a result, this series is tied at two with Game 5 at Madison Swuare Garden on Wednesday night. May 21
	4. Brandon Prust Active Brandon Prust will be back in New York's lineup on Wednesday night after serving his one-game suspension. He was suspended for Game 4 because of an elbow he delivered to the back of New Jersey blueliner Anton Volchenkov's head. Prust has one assist and 27 penalty minutes in 17 playoff games, but is an energetic player and a valuable penalty killer. He has also picked up 17 shots and 49 hits during the Rangers' postseason run. May 23
	5. Mats Zuccarello Sidelined Mats Zuccarello has declared himself available to return from his fractured wrist. "If they need me, I'll be ready," he said after the team's skate on Thursday. However, it is likely that he will watch Game 6 from the press box unless something unforeseen happens between now and Friday night. He hasn't played since March 23rd and required surgery to repair the damage. May 24
D	1. Daniel Girardi Active Daniel Girardi scored the game winning goal while the Rangers had the man advantage in Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Devils. It was the fourth goal in 10 power-play chances for the Blueshirts. The New York power play has been hardly dominating in this series, but it is getting the job done and has certainly been more successful than the Devils'. May 20
	2. Marc Staal Active Marc Staal recorded his third goal of the postseason in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to New Jersey in Game 2. Rookie Chris Kreider had the Rangers' other marker in the defeat, while Brad Richards, Daniel Girardi, Anton Stralman and Artem Anisimov added an assist apiece. Team captain Ryan Callahan was credited with five hits in the match, but he failed to record a point in his fourth straight game and he hasn't found the back of the net in his last six. May 17
	3. Michael Del Zotto Active Michael Del Zotto spent some time in the doghouse in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night after making several mistakes defensively. He logged a postseason-low 11:39 of ice time, but he did collect an assist on Ruslan Fedotenko's first goal of the spring in the third period. Del Zotto was playing in his first game since his grandmother passed away over the weekend and he saw just one shift in the second period. "It was a struggle for him," coach John Tortorella said. "He hasn't had many games like that this year. With the extra D we dressed, we just wanted to take a little pressure off him and let him watch for a bit." Stu Bickel started the game as a forward, but played on the back end when Del Zotto was benched. The 21-year-old defender will look to refocus and rebound in Game 5 on Wednesday. May 22
	4. Ryan McDonagh Active Defenseman Ryan McDonagh assisted on both New York goals in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils Friday night. The vistory gave the Devils a berth in the Stanley Cup championship series, which they'll begin Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings. The Rangers dropped the Eastern Conference final 4-2. McDonagh's assists, both in the second period, came on goals by Ryan Callahan and Ruslan Fedotenko. May 25
	5. Michael Sauer I.L. Michael Sauer (concussion) has suffered a setback. Sauer has stopped skating or working out. He hasn't played since December 5th and we doubt he'll return anytime soon. Jan 23
	6. Anton Stralman Active Anton Stralman is happy with where his game is at right now. "When I first got here, I knew I had to change my defensive part of the game and be more accountable," he said. "That was my main focus for a lot of times, and along the way, I kind of lost the offensive part of it a little bit. That's my real game, the offense. I'm trying to find it. It's been frustrating sometimes not being able to pull it out. But as of right now, I feel pretty good about it, obviously helping the team and scoring some goals and being a little more offensive and trying to create some stuff without sacrificing any stuff from the defense." Stralman has contributed three goals, five points, 13 hits, 19 blocks and a plus-2 rating in 12 games during his first appearance in the postseason. May 9
	7. Steve Eminger Active Steve Eminger will probably play in Game 6 after being a healthy scratch on Wednesday. Eminger has participated in three playoff games, including two in the Eastern Conference Finals. He had two goals and five points in 42 regular season games. May 25
	8. Tim Erixon Active The New York Rangers recalled Tim Erixon from their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Whale, on Monday. Erixon received a cup of coffee with the Rangers earlier this season, playing 18 games and recording two assists. He had 30 assists and 33 points in the AHL and is being called up in case of an injury emergency to a player in the regular lineup. Erixon will skate separately with five other AHL teammates in order to stay fresh just in case. May 14
	9. Jeff Woywitka Active New York has brought up Jeff Woywitka from his conditioning assignment with AHL Connecticut. He has six points and a plus-2 rating in 26 games with the Rangers this season, but he isn't projected to crack the team's top-six group. Feb 15
	10. Stu Bickel Active Stu Bickel will probably be back on the blueline for Game 5 based on Wednesday's optional practice. He is penciled in to replace Steve Eminger on the back end after he started Monday's loss in New Jersey as a forward. May 23
	11. John Scott Active With Ryan Callahan out with a bruised out, trade deadline acquisition John Scott will draw into the Rangers' lineup on Thursday night. Stu Bickel will remain dressed as Marc Staal's defensive partner and Scott will suit up on the fourth line as forward. Mar 1
G	1. Henrik Lundqvist Active Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26 of 29 shots but the New York Rangers fell 3-2 in overtime Friday night, allowing the New Jersey Devils to advance to the Stanley Cup final against the Los Angeles Kings. Lundqvist was solid not only last night but in most of the Eastern Conference final series, in which the Rangers were favored. Last night's loss, though, gave the Devils a 4-2 triumph in the series. May 25
	2. Martin Biron Active Martin Biron allowed four goals on 31 shots in the Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Penguins Thursday night. Henrik Lundqvist is dealing with swollen right forearm, so Biron was between the pipes tonight in Pittsburgh. Biron was playing in his 500th career game tonight but took the loss against a very strong Pittsburgh club. Apr 5
	3. Chad Johnson Active Chad Johnson was recalled from Hartford (AHL) to back up Martin Biron for tonight’s game against the visiting Penguins. Because Henrik Lundqvist is still struggling with the flu, the Rangers summoned Johnson for the second time in three days. Johnson served as Biron backup Tuesday against Carolina before being sent back to the Whale. Mar 15
	4. Cameron Talbot Active The New York Rangers recalled Cameron Talbot from the Connecticut Whale on Monday night. The Whale's season ended, so the Rangers recalled six guys to provide depth in case of an injury to one of their players during the postseason. Talbot went 14-15-1 with a 2.61 goals-against average and .913 save percentage in the AHL this season. Though he only went 5-4 in the playoffs, he improved on his rates, with a 2.10 GAA and .939 SV%. May 14

C	1. Jason Spezza Active Jason Spezza will not play for Team Canada in the upcoming World Championship. Spezza expressed an interest in joining the squad, but they informed him that the roster was already full. He had 34 goals and 84 points in 80 games. Apr 28
	2. Kyle Turris Active Kyle Turris is a player to focus in on in the late rounds of your fantasy pool draft. We expect the 23-year-old to be much better next season as he was not in the best shape due to his contract haggling with the Coytoes. Turris is planning a comprehensive training prgram this off-season and as a result we believe he will report to camp much stronger and in a better position to harness his vast amount of offensive talent. He is looking like a very solid sleeper pick to us. Apr 29
	3. Zack Smith Active Zack Smith will play on the same line as Kyle Turris and Daniel Alfredsson on Friday. This is a great opportunity for Smith, who had been serving on the fourth line. Smith has just 25 points and 88 penalty minutes in 73 games, but he's worth keeping an eye on Friday. If the line works out in the Senators' upcoming contest, then Smith might have a bit of fantasy value in the final weeks of the season. Mar 23
	4. Jesse Winchester Sidelined Jesse Winchester remains out of action with an upper-body injury that is believed to be a concussion. He does not seem close to returning to action. Apr 22
	5. Jim O'Brien Active Senators coach Paul MacLean has been happy with Jim O'Brien since he was called up on Feb. 3. "Down the road right now is where he is right now," said MacLean. "That's where I would say at this point he's going to stay, in that third-, fourth-line centre spot, killing penalties. He's a right-handed centre, he can help us out." O'Brien netted his first career NHL goal on Wednesday. Feb 18
	6. Zenon Konopka Active Zenon Konopka didn't take part in Thursday's optional morning workout, but he is expected to be available to play in Game 7 on Thursday night. Konopka didn't skate on Wednesday either. He has two assists in five games against the Rangers in the series and has been excellent on faceoffs with a league-leading 69.7 winning percentage on 66 total draws. Apr 26
	7. Peter Regin I.L. Peter Regin has agreed to a one-year, one-way contract Friday. Regin would have been a restricted free agent. The financial terms haven't been disclosed, but he's probably not making much more than the $1,050,000 million he earned in 2011-12. He was limited to just four points in 10 games due to a shoulder injury. May 4
LW	1. Milan Michalek Active Milan Michalek will not have a hearing and merely received a warning for giving a kick to the Rangers Dan Girardi during Monday's Game 6. Michalek has no history of discipline with the league and, unless you consider a warning something significant, it will stay that way. League czar Brendan Shanahan saw no need to penalize Michalek, though Girardi maintains his pant leg was cut. Apr 24
	2. Nick Foligno Active Nick Foligno has notched a goal and an assist in two playoff games versus the New York Rangers. He posted a 0.57 points-per-game average during the regular season, so his postseason improvement is fairly noteworthy at this time. Foligno didn't have a shot in Game 1, while picking up an assist, but he was credited with three in Game 2 and is off to a strong start against the Blueshirts. Apr 16
	3. Colin Greening Active Colin Greening scored his 16th goal of the season in a 3-1 loss Saturday. Filip Kuba and Jim O'Brien each registered an assist for Ottawa. Chris Phillips finished the game with five hits and four blocked shots. Mar 17
	4. Kaspar Daugavins Active Kaspar Daugavins was able to play against the Ducks Saturday afternoon. He had injured his leg in Thursday's contest and his status for Saturday's contest was in doubt. Of course, Daugavins' fantasy value is limited as he played only 6:57, much of it while the Sens' were shorthanded. Jan 22
	5. Mike Hoffman Active Mike Hoffman participated in Ottawa's morning skate and could dress in Game 4 against the Rangers on Wednesday night. Coach Paul MacLean said the team is "keeping all of our lineup options open," so he might play over Bobby Butler, who replaced injured captain Daniel Alfredsson in Game 3's 1-0 loss Monday. Hoffman joined the Senators at the end of the year, as a member of their Black Aces squad. Apr 18
	6. Rob Klinkhammer Active Rob Klinkhammer recorded the first point of his NHL career on Thursday. Klinkhammer registered an assist on Kyle Turris' goal. Klinkhammer has 12 goals and 35 points in 35 AHL games this season. Mar 9
RW	1. Daniel Alfredsson Active Daniel Alfredsson, who is still considering retirement, is taking this week off before beginning light workouts. "If I feel I have the desire and the will to go through with the workouts, and to push myself, then it’s a go and I’ll play," Alfredsson said. "If not, I’ll say I don’t have what it takes. I don’t think it’s fair for myself or anyone else to think that I just go through the summer so-so and then expect to play and be good." Alfredsson has one year left on his contract with the Ottawa Senators. May 25
	2. Bobby Butler Active Bobby Butler made his NHL playoff debut in Monday's 1-0 Game 3 loss to the New York Rangers. He drew back into the lineup in the place of captain Daniel Alfredsson, who missed the game due to a concussion, after being scratched for the Senators' previous two playoff games and their last three contests of the regular season. Butler concluded the match with five shots and two hits Apr 17
	3. Chris Neil Active Chris Neil scored a goal, but the Ottawa Senators fell to the New York Rangers in Game 6 on Monday night 3-2. Neil was in the middle of the action all night, as he also had a fighting major, was the recipient of a big hit by Michael Del Zotto in the third period and played a part in Jason Spezza's goal late in the game. It appeared as the puck was sent to the net by Spezza that Neil kicked it in, but the NHL ruled that he never touched it. Colin Greening, Sergei Gonchar and Nick Foligno had the assists. Apr 23
	4. Erik Condra Active Erik Condra worked with Ottawa's top line during Wednesday's practice and he's expected to skate with Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek again on Thursday. "We'll see how it goes in practice the next couple of days and make a decision before the game (Friday against the New York Islanders)," said coach Paul MacLean. "Colin Greening is a big body, a good defensive conscience on that line and Condra also brings that. We're looking to find a way to get some offense. We're going to juggle it and see if we can get a spark." Condra has recorded seven goals and 18 points in 52 games, while Greening has 12 markers and 27 points in 53 contests this season. Feb 2
	5. Mark Stone Active Mark Stone hasn't played in an AHL or NHL game yet, but he might make his debut in Game 5 of the first round on Friday. Senators coach Paul MacLean wouldn't rule out the possibility and Stone left the ice with the players that are projected to participate in Saturday's game. The players that are expected to be healthy scratches remained on the ice after the optional morning skate was complete. Stone had 41 goals and 123 points in 66 games with the WHL Brandon Wheat Kings this season. Apr 21
D	1. Erik Karlsson Active With the Erik Karlsson scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer, Senators owner Eugene Melnyk warned that his team can't go "toe-to-toe" with the big markets. In other words, Karlsson will have to be "reasonable" with his contract demands. The question is, what's reasonable for a 21-year-old defenseman that is coming off a 78-point season? The Senators and Karlsson should be able to come to an agreement, but Karlsson will probably come with a cap hit in excess of $6 million next season. Apr 30
	2. Sergei Gonchar Active Sergei Gonchar had a goal and four points in seven playoff contests. Gonchar successfully bounced back in 2011-12 after a disappointing 2010-11 campaign. His days of recording 50 or even 40 points per season are probably behind him, but he should still have some fantasy value next season. Apr 27
	3. Filip Kuba Active The Ottawa Senators' 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Friday night allowed them to leapfrog a point ahead of the Boston Bruins, vaulting them all the way to second in the Conference as the divisional leader, but defenseman Filip Kuba has a message for his teammates. "It feels great, obviously, to lead the division, but it was hard for us to get there and it’s going to be even harder to stay there," said Kuba, who scored the game-winning goal in overtime Friday night. "We know we’ve still got 10 games left in the regular season, so it’s pretty important for us to play strong and finish the season hard and that’s our biggest focus." Mar 17
	4. Chris Phillips Active Chris Phillips will play Thursday despite breaking his nose in Tuesday's win over Tampa Bay. He logged just 4:01 of ice time against the Lightning before exiting the contest in the first period following a hit at center ice. Phillips will be sporting a bigger face shield for protection. The veteran blueliner has recorded 17 points, 107 hits, 118 blocks, and a plus-2 rating in 66 games this season. Mar 8
	5. Jared Cowen Active Jared Cowen scored a goal and recorded three assists in a 6-4 win over Pittsburgh on Friday. That's almost equal to the number of points Cowen had in his previous 33 career NHL games. Jason Spezza was also remarkable with two goals and two assists for the Senators. Erik Karlsson registered three assists, giving him 29 points in 33 games this season. Daniel Alfredsson scored a goal and registered two assists. Colin Greening and Zenon Konopka accounted for the Senators' other two goals. Dec 16
	6. Matt Gilroy Active Matt Gilroy will play in Game 3 on Monday after spending Saturday's contest in the press box. The Senators were forced to make a lineup change because Matt Carkner is serving a on-game suspension. Gilroy had three goals and 20 points in 67 regular season games. Apr 16
	7. Matt Carkner Active Matt Carkner is projected to play Thursday night after missing Ottawa's last two practices. It's unclear what has been bothering the rugged blueliner, but he is slated to play in Game 7 regardless. Carkner has one assist and 21 penalty minutes in four playoff contests versus the Rangers. Apr 26
G	1. Craig Anderson Active Craig Anderson made 27 saves, but it wasn't enough as the Ottawa Senators were sent home after their 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers in Game 7 on Thursday night. Anderson can't be blamed for this series loss, as the keeper finished with a 2.00 goals-against average and .933 save percentage, with the highlight coming on a 41-save shutout in Game 5. Looking ahead to next season, Anderson remains a fringe No. 2 netminder in fantasy leagues with the upside to be a little more - he's just tough to trust because he's very inconsistent. Apr 26
	2. Ben Bishop Active Ben Bishop was saddled with the loss against the Bruins Thursday. The Senators chose to give Craig Anderson the night off. This was Bishop's first start since Mar. 24. He has been dealing with a lower-body injury for the past 10 days but was healthy enough to get the nod between the pipes tonight. Apr 5
	3. Alexander Auld Active Alexander Auld turned aside 33 of 37 shots in a 5-3 loss Saturday night. Auld was filling in for Craig Anderson, who is out with a finger injury. He allowed at least one goal in every period of Saturday's contest. Feb 25

C	1. Claude Giroux Active Claude Giroux underwent surgery on his wrists. Giroux had torn cartilage in his right wrist and bone spurs in his left wrist. It's expected to take him six weeks to recover, which means he'll be fine for the start of the regular season. He had 93 points in the regular season and another 17 points in 10 playoff contests. May 19
	2. Daniel Briere Active Philadelphia Flyers veteran Danny Briere is angry at himself and angry at his teammates because of their unproductive power plays in their series against the New Jersey Devils. "For the 10 to 12 guys that are on the power play, it's time to step up," said Briere, whose team trails the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in their second-round playoff series. "[We need to] wanna be out there instead. It's an honor to be out there, and right now, we take it for granted. . .The all-around effort on the power play was not good enough. It seems like we just think they're going to let us do whatever we want out there. . . "Either we're not winning the battles or we're not getting in there to help someone out," he said. "They're shorthanded, and they're outnumbering us to the puck left and right. When I say that, I include myself, too." May 5
	3. Sean Couturier Active Sean Couturier (leg) suited up in Game 4 on Sunday night, but he was limited to just 7:08 of ice time. He left Game 3 on Thursday with a leg injury and his lack of playing time suggests that the talented rookie wasn't feeling 100 percent healthy in his return. If Couturier cannot answer the bell for Tuesday's contest then Zac Rinaldo may dress in his place. May 7
	4. Maxime Talbot Active Maxime Talbot scored the lone Philadelphia goal in a 3-1 loss to New Jersey in Game Five of their second round playoff series Tuesday night. The goal was the fourth of the postseason for Talbot while Daniel Briere and Brayden Schenn drew assists on the marker. The team was clearly missing the services of Claude Giroux, who was serving a one-game suspension for his hit on Dainius Zubrus in Game Four. After scoring a seemingly unlimited number of goals in their opening round series with the Penguins, the goals dried up for Philadelphia in round two, which ultimately led to their downfall. May 8
	5. Zac Rinaldo Active Zac Rinaldo is expected to make his series debut tonight against the Devils. With Claude Giroux suspended for Game 5, the Flyers need a forward to step in and fill out the lines. Coach Peter Laviolette is expected to turn to Rinaldo. The feisty rookie appeared in four games in the opening round against Pittsburgh and accumulated a playoff-leading 46 penalty minutes May 8
	6. Blair Betts I.L. Blair Betts (knee) was on the ice prior to the Flyers' practice on Monday. Betts has been on Philadelphia's long-term injured reserve list since mid-October. He's still hoping to play this season, but beyond that there's no specific timetable for his return. Jan 16
LW	1. Scott Hartnell Active Scott Hartnell produced his third goal of the playoffs in Sunday's loss to New Jersey. He concluded the contest with six shots, four hits, two penalty minutes and a minus-2 rating. Hartnell has eight points in 10 postseason games, but with the Flyers on the brink of elimination against the Devils he isn't pleased with the way things are going. "We're getting pushed off pucks way too easy and that leads us to more D-zone time," he said. "We've got tired D out there, and that's why (the Devils) are looking like they're dominating us. We're making soft, stupid plays." Philadelphia will head back home for Game 5 on Tuesday night where they will look to start a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit. May 7
	2. James van Riemsdyk Active James van Riemsdyk is expected to undergo hip surgery next week. van Riemsdyk has a torn labrum. He should need six weeks to recover. He had a goal and an assist in seven postseason contests. May 19
	3. Matt Read Active Matt Read potted the only Philadelphia Flyers' goal in their 4-1 Game 2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Read's marker was his third of the postseason, and it came at 2:53 of the first period. After that, the Flyers' offense went cold, getting thoroughly outplayed by the Ilya Kovalchuk-less Devils. Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds had the assists. Simmonds also had 12 penalty minutes and Maxime Talbot had 10. May 1
	4. Harry Zolnierczyk Active Harry Zolnierczyk suited up for Philadelphia for the first time since Feb. 5 in Saturday's match against Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old rookie picked up an assist and seven penalty minutes during his 7:52 of ice time. He dropped the gloves with Penguins forward Joe Vitale, as retribution for the latter's hit on Daniel Briere a week ago, just over two minutes into the match. Zolnierczyk was afforded the opportunity to play due to Claude Giroux's absence because of a cold. Apr 8
	5. Tom Sestito I.L. Tom Sestito (groin) was on the ice with the Flyers on Saturday. Sestito hasn't played since Feb. 16. Based on the initial six-to-eight week timetable, he should be considered day-to-day at this point. Apr 14
	6. Eric Wellwood Active Eric Wellwood scored the only Philadelphia goal in the Flyers' 2-1 loss to Florida Tuesday. The Flyers outshot the Panthers by a 36-13 margin, but were unable to put any other pucks behind Florida netminder Scott Clemmensen. Mar 20
	7. Jody Shelley Active Jody Shelley is projected to replace suspended winger Zac Rinaldo against Buffalo on Thursday night. He has skated in 21 games this season, while collecting 27 penalty minutes. Shelley hasn't dressed since Feb. 4 versus New Jersey. Feb 16
RW	1. Jaromir Jagr Active It is being speculated that Jaromir Jagr will test the waters as an unrestricted free agent. The veteran winger didn't outright say that he wanted to be back in a Philadelphia uniform after the team was eliminated from Stanley Cup contention, by New Jersey, in the second round. Jagr proved that he has still has something left to give by recording 19 goals and 54 points in 73 games, during his return to the NHL, and he can add plenty of leadership qualities as well. May 10
	2. Jakub Voracek Active A shoulder injury will prevent Jakub Voracek from playing for the Czech Republic in the World Championship. Voracek played in 78 regular season games and all 11 of the Flyers' playoff contests. He had two goals and 10 points in the postseason. He's scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer. May 11
	3. Wayne Simmonds Active Wayne Simmonds has a broken left index finger. Simmonds needed surgery as a result. He will be fine for the start of training camp. May 19
	4. Brayden Schenn Active Brayden Schenn netted a goal in Philadelphia's 4-3 overtime loss Thursday night. Schenn now has three goals and eight points in nine playoff games. His breakout postseason performance makes him a very appealing sleeper candidate for the 2012-13 campaign. May 4
	5. Ian Laperriere I.L. Ian Laperriere still has not been cleared to play hockey. Laperriere was the Bill Masterton Trophy winner in 2010-11, presented to the player who best exemplifies persverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey, despite not playing a single NHL game. He continues his recovery from an eye injury that may never allow him to play in the NHL again. "I go with the flow," Laperriere said. "I am just seeing where life is going to take me. I try everything, I tried TV last year. Hopefully, if my eye clears up, there’s hope in that regard. I go day by day and I feel better everyday, and it’s just blurry in my eye and hopefully that’s going to go away." Jul 16
D	1. Kimmo Timonen Active Kimmo Timonen is expected to undergo back surgery. The procedure will remove a disc fragment from Timonen's lower back. He should be fully recovered in eight-to-10 weeks. May 19
	2. Matt Carle Active Matt Carle underwent surgery to repair a torn stomach muscle. Carle is projected to take four-to-six weeks to recover. In other words, he should be fine well before the start of training camp. May 19
	3. Pavel Kubina Active Pavel Kubina would be interested in returning to Philadelphia next season if the organization decides it wants him back. "Hopefully I can play for a few more years," said the 35-year-old pending unrestricted free agent. "I love this game, that's why I came here. If the Flyers called me, I would answer. I think [GM] Paul Holmgren did a great job with this team. If you look at this team, you look at their age with 10 guys around 20-22 years, you realize how much potential and future they have. They're going to be in great shape for the next 5-to-10 years. They're just going to get better." His play has been on the decline for the past three seasons, but he could still serve as a veteran depth defender with some fantasy value. May 15
	4. Braydon Coburn Active Coach Peter Laviolette is quick to praise the contributions of Braydon Coburn. "Since I got here, Braydon Coburn has been a rock," Laviolette said. "I think there's a couple of our defensemen that fly under our radar a little bit, just because Chris Pronger was in the lineup and 'Prongs' is an All-Star defenseman. [Coburn is] an important part. He plays against other team's top players. He plays a lot of minutes. He's big. He's strong. He skates. He's really been a force." His play isn't flashy, but he has been an unsung hero for the Flyers during these playoffs and he played a solid game during the regular season as well. Coburn has contributed four assists, 22 hits, 13 blocks and a plus-2 rating during the postseason, while averaging 27:37 of ice time per contest. May 1
	5. Andrej Meszaros Active Andrej Meszaros will return to the lineup for tonight’s Game 5 against the Devils. It’s now or never for the Flyers as far as the 2012 postseason and Meszaros will attempt to give it a go for the first time since undergoing back surgery on March 21. The defenseman last played March 1. May 8
	6. Marc-Andre Bourdon Sidelined Marc-Andre Bourdon (upper-body injury) will be a game time decision for Sunday afternoon's contest. If he can't answer the bell, Pavel Kubina will dress once again. Apr 15
	7. Nicklas Grossmann Active Despite hobbling around on a bum knee, Nicklas Grossman will not need surgery. Reports out of Sweden suggested that he may have to go under the knife to repair a knee injury sustained during the latter part of the season. However, Flyer GM Paul Holmgren said that was not the case as rest and rehabilitation will apparently be sufficient. May 20
	8. Erik Gustafsson Active Erik Gustafsson played a superb hockey game in his second career playoff appearance Sunday. He netted his first postseason goal and blocked a team-high seven shots in Philadelphia's 5-1 triumph over Pittsburgh. Gustafsson skated for 22:09 of ice time, while playing against star players Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, and he finished with a plus-3 rating. He stepped into the lineup when Nicklas Grossmann went down, with a suspected concussion, and has not looked out of place despite being a rookie. Apr 23
	9. Andreas Lilja Active Andreas Lilja was back from his upper-body injury on Tuesday night. He played nearly 14 minutes and concluded the Flyers' 2-1 loss to Florida with a minus-1 rating. Lilja missed Sunday's contest against Pittsburgh as a result of the injury. Mar 21
	10. Chris Pronger Sidelined Chris Pronger is still suffering from concussion symptoms, but GM Paul Holmgren is holding onto the hope that the Philadelphia captain will be able to play next season. The Flyers GM admitted to being an optimist and that may be the case here, as Pronger hasn't played since Nov. 19 because of post-concussion syndrome and there hasn't appeared to be much progress in his recovery. Holmgren also said that out of respect for Pronger, the team won't take away his captaincy at this point even though Claude Giroux is believed to be the next in line for the job. May 10
G	1. Ilya Bryzgalov Active Flyers GM Paul Holmgren took issue with Ilya Bryzgalov's recent comments about the media's negativity. Bryzgalov recently said, "What I lived through this season I wouldn't wish to an enemy." This isn't the first time this season that Bryzgalov has attracted attention for his dramatic and sometimes amusing remarks to the media. Holmgren might have had enough of it though, because he said in response, "His job is to stop pucks and help us win games. It's not Comedy Central." Bryzgalov served the first season of his nine-year/$51 million contract with Philadelphia. On the subject of whether or not Bryzgalov lived up to expectations in 2011-12, Holmgren said, "I'd probably say, no." May 11
	2. Sergei Bobrovsky Active Sergei Bobrovsky gave up all four goals in a 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh Saturday. Bobrovsky faced only 23 shots in the loss. He did not have a good season for the Flyers as he was 14-10-2 with a 3.02 GAA and a .899 save percentage. He will play in the playoffs only if Ilya Bryzgalov is unable to go. Apr 7
	3. Michael Leighton Active Goaltender Michael Leighton cleared re-entry waivers. The Flyers recalled a host of players for their AHL affiliate in Adirondack. One of them was Leighton, who was required to clear re-entry waivers. Apr 17

Phoenix Coyotes

Pittsburgh Penguins

San Jose Sharks

C	1. Daymond Langkow Active Daymond Langkow scored the lone Phoenix Coyotes goal in their 2-1 loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference final Thursday night against the Los Angeles Kings. The goal was the veteran's first of the playoffs, though he does have three of his seven playoff points over his last four games. Keith Yandle and Derek Morris had the assists. Phoenix hasn't gotten any production in this series from its top scorers during the regular season, Radim Vrbata and Ray Whitney. The duo has been held pointless over the last six games. Phoenix is one loss away from heading home for the summer. May 17
	2. Antoine Vermette Active The transition from Columbus to Phoenix for Antoine Vermette has been a pretty smooth one. Vermette had 10 points in 22 regular season games with the Coyotes after he was acquired near the trade deadline, but he's gotten more comfortable since he's been in Phoenix, tallying five goals and 10 points in the playoffs. "[General manager] Don [Maloney] did a lot of homework on him, not just watch a lot of video of him playing, but a lot of homework on his personality, coach Dave Tippett said. "We always talk about we need players that are going to fit well into our group. Everything Don heard about Antoine was very good, very good teammate. Sometimes, you get players that are outcasts in the dressing room. That wasn't the case. He was at the forefront of leadership, things he was trying to do. Good experience with the playoffs with Ottawa. We felt it was a player that fit well into our group, personality and play-wise." May 22
	3. Martin Hanzal Active Martin Hanzal had been battling a rib injury during the playoffs. Other players on the Coyotes were suffering from ailments as well, but GM Don Maloney said Hanzal may be the only one that needs off-season attention. He will be further evaluated now that the team's season is over. May 24
	4. Boyd Gordon Active The Phoenix Coyotes have definitely been buying into the plans of coach Dave Tippett. "It's just the makeup of our team," Tippett said. "We have jobs we expect them to do and guys kind of filter into those jobs or they earn those jobs. It's part of my job to put them in those situations so they can be successful. You get put in that role and if you stay there you usually earn it. It's just something that falls into place." It's really working on the penalty kill as Boyd Gordon and Lauri Korpikoski have starred during the man-disadvantage. May 11
	5. Marc-Antoine Pouliot Active Marc-Antoine Pouliot netted his first career playoff goal in Tuesday's loss to Los Angeles. His marker gave Phoenix a 2-1 lead early into the second period, but the desert dogs were eliminated from the playoffs by a 4-3 score after Dustin Penner's overtime winner. Pouliot generated two points in eight postseason appearances after he contributed no goals and four assists in 13 regular-season games. He is slated to be a restricted free agent this summer. May 23
	6. Scott Arnold Active Scott Arnold has been called up by the Phoenix Coyotes. Arnold just signed a two-year, entry-level contract with Phoenix. He had 10 goals and eight assists in 33 games with Niagara University this season. Mar 23
	7. Kyle Chipchura Active Kyle Chipchura scored the first playoff goal of his NHL career and added an assist in the Coyotes’ Game 6, 4-0 series-clinching win at Chicago. Chipchura’s goal was window dressing as it came with 5:04 remaining and accounted for the final margin. His assist was anything but fluff as it came on Gilbert Brule’s goal early in the final period to give Phoenix a 2-0 lead. Chipchura was a plus-2 on the evening. Apr 24
	8. Alexandre Bolduc Active Phoenix Coyotes center Alexander Bolduc was fined but not suspended for slew-footing San Jose Sharks tough guy Ryane Clowe. Bolduc was just recently recalled for the Coyotes. It appears that the league is very reluctant to hand players suspension for slew-footing (despite the fact that it's one of the more dangerous infractions int the sport). Mar 25
LW	1. Ray Whitney Active Ray Whitney played with back, stomach and shoulder injuries in the Stanley Cup playoffs. No wonder he was mostly ineffective for the Coyotes of late as it takes a lot longer to recover from injuries at the age of 40 than it does his much younger teammates. Whitney was an offensive stud this season with 24 goals and 77 points in the regular season. He is an unrestricted free agent and if he does not re-sign with the Coyotes, then look for a big two-year contract for the veteran who will be healthy for the start of training camp. May 25
	2. Lauri Korpikoski Active Lauri Korpikoski believes his injuries are behind him and he can play the way he has to in the postseason now. "I'm not sure when we're going to start, but these extra days won't hurt," he said. "I think I'll be even better going forward." Korpikoski has skated in six of Phoenix's 11 playoff contests, but he returned to the lineup in Game 5 against Nashville and looked up to speed. He is still looking for his first point during the NHL's second season. May 10
	3. Taylor Pyatt Active Taylor Pyatt had a big night, but it wasn't enough as the Phoenix Coyotes lost 4-3 in OT as the Los Angeles Kings won the series 4-1. Pyatt had a goal and an assist in the losing effort. Keith Yandle and Marc-Antoine Pouliot were the Coyotes other goal scorers, but Pyatt was the only player with more than one point. Kyle Chipchura, Martin Hanzal, Rostislav Klesla and Radim Vrbata collected one helper apiece. Shane Doan had a -1 rating and zero points but also had five shots on goal, six hits and 10 penalty minutes. May 23
	4. Raffi Torres Suspended Raffi Torres will meet with league officials Thursday to appeal his 25-game ban. The forward was suspended during the Coyotes’ opening-round series after his hit to the head of Chicago’s Marian Hossa. The concern is not the suspension itself, but the length. It is the league's longest since the Islanders' Chris Simon received a 30-game sentence in 2007. May 15
RW	1. Shane Doan Active Shane Doan was not pleased with the way he reacted during the post-game handshakes after Game 5. A hockey tradition is that both teams shake hands when a playoff series is over and while Doan shook hands, his demeanor was less than stellar. He was upset with the questionable hit that Dustin Brown put on Michal Rozsival after the whistle in overtime. "Brownie wanted to explain himself, and at the moment, I wasn't ready to hear it," Doan said. "I said, 'Not right now. Are you kidding me? Not right now.' That was my expression. That's all I'm saying. But at the same time, everyone who has ever played in a playoff game has done the handshake line. Am I arrogant enough to think I'm the only player who felt bad? No. And in that situation, I have to be in better control of my emotions." Hopefully these comments will end this latest battle although do not be surprised if the Kings go after Brown in the first regular season game in 2012-13. May 25
	2. Radim Vrbata Active Radim Vrbata managed to snap his seven-game playoff scoring drought, but it wasn't enough to extend their season. He posted an assist on Taylor Pyatt's power-play goal to open the scoring in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5. With the defeat the Coyotes are done in the 2012 playoffs and the Kings will play for the Stanley Cup. Vrbata led the Coyotes with 35 goals during the regular season, but he found the back of the net just two times in 16 postseason games. He concluded the team's thrilling playoff run with a mere five points and a minus-3 rating. May 23
	3. Mikkel Boedker Active Mikkel Boedker is second in playoff scoring on the Coyotes. Boedker is coming into his own in the playoffs with four goals and eight points. Boedker was the eighth overall pick in the 2008 Entry Draft but has been struggling and has been up and down with the Coyotes and their AHL team since being drafted. The good news is that he is still only 21 and ready to bust out. Grab him next year late in deeper pools. May 20
	4. Gilbert Brule Active Gilbert Brule is scheduled to be a restricted free agent on July 1. He will join Chris Summers and Kyle Chipchura as RFAs. Brule was the sixth overall pick in the 2005 Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets and while he has kicked around a bit as he was also a member of the Edmonton Oilers, he still has some offensive upside. Look for the Coyotes to re-sign the forward in the off-season. May 25
	5. Paul Bissonnette Active Paul Bissonnette drew into the Coyotes lineup for Game 3 Thursday. The winger only managed to see 3:02 minutes of action in the loss to Los Angeles as he replaced Gilbert Brule in the Phoenix lineup. He had not played since Game 4 of the first round against the Coyotes. He likely will not draw back into the lineup. May 18
	6. Brett MacLean Active The Phoenix Coyotes have recalled Brett MacLean from the minors. The Coyotes recalled nine players including Maclean who started the season with the Winnipeg Jets before being claimed by Phoenix on Oct. 29. Apr 20
	7. Andy Miele Active The Phoenix Coyotes have recalled Andy Miele from the minors. Miele had no points in seven NHL games this season and with the Coyotes farm team in Portland eliminated, he was recalled for depth. Apr 20
D	1. Oliver Ekman-Larsson Active Oliver Ekman-Larsson led the Phoenix Coyotes in ice time in the first round of the playoffs. Ekman-Larsson averaged 26:31 minutes per game, amazing considering that he is only 20 years of age. He is going to be one of the top blueliners in the NHL in the next couple of years and is still a big secret because he plays in the desert. He is worth grabbing next season in all fantasy leagues. Apr 27
	2. Keith Yandle Active Keith Yandle has contributed seven assists, which currently leads all blueliners, in 11 playoff games. His seven points has him tied with teammate Rostislav Klesla and New York's Daniel Girardi for the most among defensemen in the NHL postseason. Yandle cracked the 40-point mark for a third straight season in 2011-12, with 11 goals and 32 assists in 82 games, and is quickly establishing himself as a top-flight fantasy rearguard. May 10
	3. Adrian Aucoin Sidelined Coach Dave Tippett indicated Adrian Aucoin (lower body) will be a game-time decision. The veteran defenseman was injured in Game 5 of the conference semifinal against Nashville. He has two assists and is a plus-4 in 10 playoff games. May 22
	4. Rostislav Klesla Active Rostislav Klesla's face continues to take a beating in the postseason, but he continues to tough it out. The Coyotes defenseman has been hit in the face three times this postseason. He began the playoffs with six points in seven games, but then took a stick to the face in Game 6 against the Blackhawks, returning to play with a full-cage helmet. He got rid of the cage because it was distracting his vision, and then took a puck to the chin against the Predators in Game 2 of the second-round series. The bad luck continued in Game 1 of the Western Conference final, when Dustin Brown's shot deflected off of goalie Mike Smith and into Klesla's face. "I guess it's kind of tough luck," Klesla said. "In this game, you get hit in your face every once in a while, maybe every couple of years. To get hit three times in three weeks is a bit strange." May 15
	5. Derek Morris Active Derek Morris received a kneeing penalty in Tuesday's Game 2 loss to Los Angeles, but he won't face supplemental discipline for the infraction. NHL Director of Player Safety Brendan Shanahan said via his twitter page that the two minute penalty on the play was sufficient punishment. The incident occurred during the third period on Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi. Morris, who has been steady on the blueline for Phoenix with five points and a plus-4 rating in 13 playoff games, will be eligible to play in Game 3 Thursday night. May 16
	6. Michal Rozsival Active Phoenix GM said that Michal Rozsival is on crutches, but there doesn't appear to be any stuctural damage to his knee. Rozsival wasn't able to put any weight on it after his knee collided with Dustin Brown's in overtime during Game 5 on Tuesday night. He left the ice with assistance and the Kings scored the game-winning goal the next shift to eliminate the Coyotes from postseason play. May 24
	7. David Rundblad Active The Phoenix Coyotes have recalled defenseman David Rundblad from the minors. Rundblad was sent to Portland of the AHL on March 13. Rundblad's first season in North America saw him score once with six assists in 30 NHL games split between Ottawa and Phoenix as he was dealt to the Coyotes along with a second round pick for Kyle Turris in mid-December. The Coyotes are high on the blueliner so expect him to be fantasy relevant in the next couple of seasons. Apr 20
	8. David Schlemko Active David Schlemko dressed for the Coyotes in Game 5 on Tuesday night. He filled in for injured rearguard Adrian Aucoin in the contest. Schlemko skated in five playoffs games for Phoenix and two against the Kings in the Western Conference Finals. He had no points and six shots over that time. May 23
	9. Maxim Goncharov Active Defenseman Maxim Goncharov has been recalled by the Phoenix Coyotes. Just an FYI. The fifth round pick in the 2007 Entry Draft has yet to play a game in the NHL. Apr 20
	10. Michael Stone Active Michael Stone was back in the Phoenix lineup Thursday as Adrian Aucoin is still unable to go. Stone made his NHL playoff debut on Tuesday as he lined up on the blueline alongside Rostislav Klesla. He played only 10:22 minutes on Thursday after playing 12:15 in Game 2 and was minus-one in each game. The 21-year-old rookie appeared in 13 games for Phoenix during the regular season, where he generated three points and a plus-7 rating. May 18
	11. Chris Summers Active The Phoenix Coyotes have summoned Chris Summers. Summers was sent down on December 25th so that he could continue to practice and play during the NHL All-Star break. He has three assists in nine games with Phoenix. Jan 30
G	1. Mike Smith Active Mike Smith has one year remaining on his current deal, but Phoenix GM Don Maloney appears to be open to locking the goaltender up to a long-term contract. The Coyotes have to re-sign Shane Doan as well, which is reportedly their top priority this off-season as their captain is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent, but Maloney said he would explore the possibility of Smith's future with the club too. Smith silenced his doubters in 2011-12 with a 38-18-10 record, including eight shutouts, a .930 save percentage and a 2.21 GAA in his first season as Phoenix's number one goalie. May 24
	2. Jason LaBarbera Active Jason LaBarbera allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Coyotes' 4-0 loss to St. Louis Sunday. With Mike Smith needing a rest, LaBarbera was given the nod in an important game, but the team's struggles continued. It's conceivable that LaBarbera doesn't receive any more starts the rest of the way. Mar 26

C	1. Sidney Crosby Active Sidney Crosby will not play for Team Canada in the World Championships. Crosby cited the desire to spend the next few months preparing for the 2012-13 NHL season as his reasoning behind not pulling on the maple leaf. Apr 24
	2. Evgeni Malkin Active Evgeni Malkin scored as Team Russia won the 2012 IIHF World Championship's gold medal game. Malkin ended the tournament with a stunning 11 goals and 19 points. He also won the NHL's Art Ross Trophy and is a candidate for the Hart Trophy. It should go without saying that Malkin should be one of the first players taken in 2012 fantasy drafts. May 21
	3. Jordan Staal Active Penguins GM Ray Shero still hasn't ruled out the possibility of keeping his core of Jordan Staal, Sidney Crosby, and Evgeni Malkin intact. There's a popular belief that the Penguins will shop Staal for salary cap reasons. Staal and Crosby's contracts will expire following the 2012-13 campaign while Malkin is locked up through 2013-14. Staal in particular is due for a big raise and keeping all three of them might be problematic. Still, Shero hasn't given up hope. "I'd like to do that, if possible," he said. "We're looking at hopefully getting extensions with [Crosby and Staal]." Shero won't be allowed to open up extension talks with Crosby and Staal until July 1. May 18
	4. Cal O'Reilly Active Cal O'Reilly will play alongside Steve Sullivan and Tyler Kennedy on Saturday. O'Reilly was recently claimed off of re-entry waivers. He has two goals and four assists in 27 games with the Nashville Predators and Phoenix Coyotes this season. Feb 4
	5. Joe Vitale Active Joe Vitale will be back in Pittsburgh's lineup for Game 4 on Wednesday night after he was a healthy scratch last Sunday. He skated on the team's fourth line at practice Tuesday, between Eric Tangradi and Richard Park. The Penguins needed to fill holes left in their active roster due to suspensions to Arron Asham, Craig Adams and James Neal. Apr 18
	6. Dustin Jeffrey Active Dustin Jeffrey is ready to play on Wednesday night in Game 4 against Philadelphia. He is slated to skate on the team's fourth line with Joe Vitale and Richard Park. Jeffrey hasn't played since Mar. 25 and appeared in only 26 games during the regular season. Apr 18
LW	1. James Neal Active James Neal has concluded serving his one-game suspension for a pair of questionable hits in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. He will more than likely be back in the lineup for Game 5 on Friday night when the Pittsburgh Penguins attempt to force a sixth contest in the series. Neal has registered two goals and three assists in three games versus the Flyers during postseason play. Make sure you activate him if your playoff league has daily transactions. Apr 19
	2. Chris Kunitz Active Chris Kunitz scored two goals but the Pittsburgh Penguins squandered four leads before falling 8-5 to the Philadelphia Flyers in a stunning playoff game that gave the Flyers a 2-0 playoff lead Friday night. Kunitz was one of five Penguins to collect two points in their loss. The others were Sidney Crosby (a goal and an assist), Pascual Dupuis (two assists), Evgeni Malkin (two assists) and James Neal (two assists). Tyler Kennedy and Paul Martin also potted goals for the Penguins. Apr 13
	3. Steve Sullivan Active Steve Sullivan, who is slated for unrestricted free agency this summer, is unsure if he will be back with the Pittsburgh Penguins next season. "I'll have to meet with Dan (Bylsma) and Ray (Shero) and see what their plans are," said the 37-year-old forward. "And then I'll discuss it with my family. It's not a decision for just myself anymore." Both sides appear to be open with the idea of Sullivan returning after he produced 48 points in 79 games during the regular season and another six points in six contests in the playoffs. Apr 25
	4. Matt Cooke Active Matt Cooke scored twice in an 8-4 loss Saturday night. Sidney Crosby scored a goal and registered an assist for Pittsburgh. Tyler Kennedy netted a goal in the losing effort. Mar 24
RW	1. Pascal Dupuis Active Pascal Dupuis and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still confident that they can turn their quarterfinal series against Philadelphia around despite being down 3-0. "It won't end like this. It can't," he said. "We're too proud." The Penguins have squandered leads and lost their composure against the Flyers in this series and it will be extremely tough for them to battle back, but this has been an odd playoffs so far so it isn't completely out of the realm of possibility. Dupuis failed to record a point for the first time in 20 games in Sunday's Game 3 defeat. He carried over a 17-game scoring streak from the regular season and had points (one goal, three assists) in the first two games of the playoffs prior to seeing his spree end. Apr 18
	2. Tyler Kennedy Active Tyler Kennedy was on Pittsburgh's top line at practice Wednesday morning. He skated alongside Evgeni Malkin and Chris Kunitz due to James Neal's one-game suspension. Kennedy, who has two goals in three games against the Flyers in the series, had been playing on the Penguins' third line prior to the promotion. Apr 18
	3. Arron Asham Suspended Arron Asham has been suspended for four games by the NHL as punishment for his actions in Game 3 against the Flyers Sunday. Asham's cross-check to the face of the Flyers' Brayden Schenn was deemed severe enough to warrant the punishment. Barring a miracle from the Penguins, Asham's season is likely over as he won't be eligible until the second round the playoffs. Apr 17
	4. Richard Park Active Richard Park dressed in Game 3 on Sunday afternoon. He was a healthy scratch for the Penguins in the first two games of the team's opening round series against Philadelphia. Park logged just 8:10 of ice time in the contest, while Joe Vitale took a seat in the press box. Apr 16
	5. Craig Adams Active Craig Adams is eligible to return from his one-game suspension in Friday's Game 5 match-up versus Philadelphia. He received the ban for instigating a fight in the last five minutes of regulation during Sunday's loss to the Flyers. The Penguins won their first game of the series on Wednesday though, so they may decide to keep some of those players in their lineup rather than re-insert Adams. Apr 19
D	1. Kris Letang Active Kris Letang’s hip injury will prevent him from participating in the World Championships. While not considered a major injury, the defenseman may undergo surgery. Either way, it is an injury that has bothered him for the last couple of years and the WC tournament is not in the cards. Apr 24
	2. Paul Martin Sidelined Paul Martin has been experiencing concussion symptons. The undisclosed injury that kept Martin out of the final three matches of the Penguins’ six-game series defeat to Philadelphia apparently is concussion based. He would have been injured in Game 3 as he did not practice the following day in preparation for Game 4 let alone suit of for that contest. Apr 24
	3. Matt Niskanen Active Restricted free agent Matt Niskanen is anxious to get a contract in place with the Pittsburgh Penguins. "I have fallen in love with this organization," he said. "I play my best here. I hope I'm back. It's not entirely up to me, but hopefully everything works out so that I'm back next year." Niskanen enjoyed a solid 2011-12 campaign with the Penguins, posting 21 points, 105 hits and a plus-9 rating in 75 games. He also added three points and a plus-2 rating over four playoff contests. Apr 25
	4. Zbynek Michalek Sidelined Zbynek Michalek underwent successful hip surgery on Wednesday and it is expected that he will be ready for the start of the 2012-13 season. Michalek was listed as questionable to play in Game 6 against Philadelphia in the first round of the playoffs because of an undisclosed injury. However, he managed to suit up in that contest and didn't reveal that he was hurt after the Penguins were eliminated from postseason play. Michalek was credited with 13 points, 144 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating in 62 games with Pittsburgh this past season. May 10
	5. Brooks Orpik Active Brooks Orpik will not be suspended or fined for his kneeing major during Thursday's game. Orpik's hit caused the Rangers' Derek Stepan to leave the game. Rangers coach John Tortorella called Orpik's hit cheap and dirty. Tortorella also said that the Penguins are, "one of the most arrogant organizations in the league." Apr 6
	6. Deryk Engelland Active Deryk Engelland was able to return from his lower-body injury sooner than expected, so he was in the lineup on Sunday versus Boston. The defenseman thought he would be out until Thursday, but he was able to log nearly 20 minutes of ice time and earn an assist in Pittsburgh's decisive victory. Engelland sat out three games with the injury. Mar 12
	7. Ben Lovejoy Active Defenseman Ben Lovejoy accepted the blame for the Pittsburgh Penguins' 8-5 playoff loss to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers Friday night. It was Lovejoy's giveaway early in the third period that allowed the Flyers to tie the score 17 seconds after Tyler Kennedy scored to give the Penguins the momentum. Instead of passing the puck up the boards on the outside, Lovejoy tried to throw a cross-ice pass. Philly's Sean Couturier knocked it down and cruised in on a breakaway, beating goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to tie the game at 5-5. "I feel horrible," Lovejoy said. "That's a game that will stick with me for a long time. That's called the flood play. I tried to make the hard play. It hit [Couturier] in the shaft. It's my fault. I need to make a smarter play." Truth is, Lovejoy was hardly alone in his shoddy defensive work for Pittsburgh. Apr 14
G	1. Marc-Andre Fleury Active Although overall Marc-Andre Fleury has not played well in the series against the Flyers, he was excellent in the Penguins' 3-2 win Friday and is hoping to build on that momentum. As it stands now, if the Penguins lose, Fleury will get a large portion of the blame. However, there is still time for the Pens' goalie to redeem himself, and considering the way he played Friday night, it is not out of the question he could do just that. Apr 22
	2. Brent Johnson Active Brent Johnson picked up the win despite giving up one goal on only six shots in a 4-2 win over Philadelphia. Marc-Andre Fleury started for the Penguins and stopped 14 of 15 before coach Dan Bylsma switched netminders to give Johnson some action before the playoffs. He gave up a quick goal to Jaromir Jagr, but was awarded the win. He ends the season with a 6-7-2 mark. He'll only see action in the playoffs if Fleury gets injured. Apr 7

C	1. Joe Thornton Active Joe Thornton scored a goal in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. The San Jose Sharks entered the third period of Saturday's hockey game with a one goal lead. In one minute, everything changed. The Blues scored two goals in under one minute to take the lead and the momentum from the Sharks. The Blues never looked back, and Joe Thornton and the Sharks were eliminated. Apr 21
	2. Logan Couture Active Logan Couture will undergo shoulder surgery next week. Couture has been bothered by a left shoulder separation that he has been playing through for a period of time. The 23-year-old forward was 31-34-65 in 80 games this season and 1-3-4 in the five-game opening-round series loss to St. Louis. Apr 24
	3. Michal Handzus Active Michal Handzus battled through a groin strain for the final six weeks of the San Jose Sharks' campaign. Handzus only ended up playing in two playoff games and was considered a healthy scratch for the others. He had seven goals and 24 points in 67 regular season games. Apr 25
	4. Dominic Moore Sidelined Dominic Moore and T.J. Galiardi were not in the San Jose lineup Thursday. They were replaced in the lineup by Michal Handzus and Jesse Winchester. Apr 20
	5. Andrew Desjardins Active With the return of Logan Couture, Andrew Desjardins was a healthy scratch against the Blues Saturday night. After a fast start due to some quality ice time on the top two lines, Desjardins has fallen silent with only one assist in the past month. He is playing fourth-unit minutes and is no longer a fantasy asset. If you haven't already done so, drop Desjardins. Mar 4
LW	1. Patrick Marleau Active The Sharks may have to look to part ways with Patrick Marleau this offseason in order to take the next step. The veteran has spent his entire career - 14 seasons - with the Sharks. Though they've advanced to the postseason in 13 of them, they've has never reached the Stanley Cup, bowing out in five games to the Blues this postseason. Marleau had his worst season in four years, putting up 30 goals and 64 points and was a nonfactor in the playoffs, going pointless. Granted, it won't be easy to move Marleau, who still has $6.9 million left on his deal for two more seasons and a no-trade clause. Apr 24
	2. Ryane Clowe Active The previously undisclosed injury that Ryane Clowe has been playing through is a groin strain. Clowe still managed to record three points in five playoff games. What's disturbing is that Clowe apparently suffered a concussion at some point during the second half of the season. It's not clear if his concussion corresponded with the time he missed in January due to a facial injury. "He’ll tell you he didn’t have the greatest year," Sharks GM Doug Wilson said. "There are excuses and there are reasons; I think with Clowie there were some reasons." Apr 25
	3. John McCarthy Active John McCarthy was promoted prior to Tuesday's game. McCarthy went onto log 13:26 minutes of playing time in San Jose's 6-0 victory. He got a misconduct with just 2:21 minutes left in regulation time. Feb 1
	4. T.J. Galiardi Active T.J. Galiardi (back) returned to action on Wednesday March 28. Galiardi had a minus-one rating in 11:16 minutes of playing time. It was his first game since March 15. Mar 29
	5. Brad Winchester Active Brad Winchester is slated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Winchester had six goals and 10 points this season after being signed by the Sharks as a UFA in the off-season. He played for the Ducks in the previous season and signed a pro tryout last off-season with the Sharks. Look for him to probably re-sign with San Jose next season. May 20
RW	1. Joe Pavelski Active Joe Pavelski fractured his foot in the playoffs, but he played through the injury. Pavelski was also dealing with a sprained MCL and thumb ligament injury. That might explain why Pavelski ended up with no points and a minus-three rating in five postseason contests. Apr 25
	2. Martin Havlat Active Martin Havlat scored twice -- including the double-overtime game-winner -- as the San Jose Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 Thursday night in Game 1 of their first-round series. Havlat only played in 39 games this season, but was productive with 27 points. The veteran also has loads of playoff experience. He potted the game's first, then had the winner 3:34 into the second overtime. The winger now has 21 goals -- three in overtime -- in 68 playoff games. Andrew Desjardins recorded the other Sharks goal. Dan Boyle and Ryane Clowe each had two assists. Apr 12
	3. Daniel Winnik Active Daniel Winnik scored for the first time in 44 games -- that's no typo -- in the San Jose Sharks' 2-1 triumph over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. His goal was the game-winner, to boot. The winger has six goals and 20 points on the season. The goal was his first since Dec. 15. The more exciting fantasy option, Joe Pavelski, had the other goal, his 27th, in the first period. Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and Andrew Desjardins chipped in with the helpers. Mar 23
	4. Tommy Wingels Active Tommy Wingels (upper body) returned to action on Thursday after missing five games. Wingels saw action on the fourth line Thursday, alongside Daniel Winnik and Andrew Desjardins. He has little fantasy value with three goals and seven points in 25 points. Mar 23
	5. Torrey Mitchell Active Torrey Mitchell will return to the lineup for Game 1 on Thursday. Mitchell missed Saturday's finale after taking a blindside hit Tursday against the Kings, but says he's "ready to go" now. The 27-year-old has 27 points this year. Apr 10
	6. Benn Ferriero Active Benn Ferriero was a healthy scratch Thursday. He was replaced in the lineup by Torrey Mitchell. Just an FYI as neither player has any fantasy value. Feb 24
D	1. Dan Boyle Active Dan Boyle scored twice in the third period to rally the Sharks past the Kings 3-2. The game had playoff placement implications and as a result of the victory, the Sharks are the seventh seed and will play the Blues instead of the Canucks. Logan Couture and Martin Havlat each registered two assists in the win, while Patrick Marleau scored the other San Jose goal, his 30th of the season. Apr 8
	2. Brent Burns Active Brent Burns played over 20 contests with a lower abdominal problem. Burns needs to be re-evaluated, but now that the Sharks have been eliminated from the playoffs, he'll be able to rest. Burns had a goal and an assist in five playoff contests. Apr 25
	3. Marc-Edouard Vlasic Sidelined Marc-Edouard Vlasic's knee injury is a sprained MCL, but it will not require surgery. He is projected to be fine for the start of training camp. Vlasic sustained the injury while playing for Canada at the World Championships and won't play for the remainder of the tournament. May 10
	4. Doug Murray Active Doug Murray played through a groin strain in the postseason. Murray had 19 penalty minutes, 10 hits, and nine blocked shots in five playoff games. He doesn't do much offensively, but he's a great defensive defenseman. Apr 25
	5. Jason Demers Active Jason Demers sat in the press box Saturday night. He was a healthy scratch against St. Louis. Despite brief flashes of offensive capability, Demers remains unworthy of a fantasy roster spot due to his inconsistency and defensive breakdowns which often get under coach Todd McLellan's skin. With the return of Doug Murray to the lineup, Demers could be looking at an extended stay in the press box. Mar 4
	6. Colin White Active Colin White was activated from the IL on Thursday January 19. He returned to San Jose's lineup for the first time since Dec. 26 because of a lower-body injury. White recorded one shot and a minus-1 rating during his 15:20 of ice time. Jan 20
	7. Jim Vandermeer Active Jim Vandermeer scored his first goal since March 1, 2011 on Tuesday. Vandermeer has four points in 23 games this season. Needless to say, he has no fantasy value in standard leagues. Mar 7
	8. Justin Braun Active Justin Braun will play for Team USA in the upcoming IIHF World Championships. Braun had two goals and 11 points in 66 games in 2011-12. He also had 46 hits and 66 blocked shots. Apr 28
	9. Mike Moore Active Mike Moore cleared re-entry waivers Tuesday. Moore played six games – the first six of his NHL career -- with the Sharks this season, scoring one goal. He played 61 games with Worcester (AHL), recording 20 points. Apr 17
G	1. Antti Niemi Active Although it's purely speculation at this point, it wouldn't be shocking if Antti Niemi ended up being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets this summer. Columbus is interested in shaking things up in goal after enduring three rough years with Steve Mason between the pipes. On the other end, the San Jose Sharks have a fair amount of goaltending depth and an interest in Rick Nash. Niemi would be a significant upgrade for the Blue Jackets, but his fantasy value would also probably take a hit if such a trade took place. Such a move might make a certain amount of sense for both sides, but of course that doesn't mean it's going to happen. Apr 30
	2. Thomas Greiss Active Thomas Greiss got credit for the win Saturday night against the Kings. He entered the contest in third period in relief of starter Antti Niemi (23 saves) with the Kings leading 2-0. The Sharks then scored three unanswered goals in the third to steal the game. Greiss stopped six shots in his first action in over three weeks. As far as we know, Niemi was not injured or pulled due to a lack of performance. It just seems that the Sharks wanted to get Greiss some game action. Apr 8

Tampa Bay Lightning

Toronto Maple Leafs

C	1. David Backes Active David Backes scored the Blues' lone goal in St. Louis' 3-1 loss Saturday night. Alex Pietrangelo and David Perron each registered an assist. Patrik Berglund had a team-high three shots on goal. Kris Russell and Kevin Shattenkirk each recorded four blocked shots. Apr 28
	2. Patrik Berglund Active The St. Louis Blues scored six power play goals in 18 opportunities in their first round win over San Jose. The Blues had the worst power play in the NHL for most of the first half of the regular season but then it started firing and has not let up as they were 21st overall by the end of the season. Patrik Berglund and Andy McDonald each had two against the Sharks while Alexander Steen (the third member of the line) and Jason Arnott also found the back of the net with the man-advantage. Apr 27
	3. Jason Arnott Sidelined There are conflicting reports on the health of Jason Arnott. The Blues are reporting that Arnott has a lower body injury but there are rumors abound that Arnott is not at all happy that he is not being played by coach Ken Hitchcock. Arnott did not practice on Saturday. Stay tuned. May 6
	4. Scott Nichol Active Scott Nichol scored the lone goal for Blues in a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Monday night. Playing in his 600th game tonight, Nichol scored his second goal of the season on a poor line change by the Wings. Nichol played 392 games in the minors before sticking in NHL. He shouldn't be on your fantasy radar. Jan 23
	5. Jaden Schwartz Active Jaden Schwartz is happy with the experience he gained in 2011-12 after he joined the St. Louis Blues from Colorado College in March. "I really learned a lot," said Schwartz. "One of the biggest things was getting to know the guys and the coach's system ... just feeling more comfortable coming in next year. I've got to earn a spot, so I'm looking forward to a good off-season." He netted two goals and added one assist in seven regular season appearances, but didn't get a chance to suit up in any of the team's playoff contests. May 9
LW	1. David Perron Active David Perron scored the series game winner after coach Ken Hitchcock switched lines in the third period. Perron was switched with David Backes and lined up with Patrik Berglund and T.J. Oshie while Backes was with Alexander Steen and Andy McDonald. The switch came from assistant coach Scott Mellanby. "Thank God, he suggested it on the bench to me," Hitchcock said. "He said, ‘I think it’s time to flip the centers again ... we need a different energy going.’ And it worked. That’s the second time it worked in this series. Flipping the centers gave them new focus, new energy. We practice that way and the guys were ready for it." The Blue are off to the second round of the playoffs which should start late next week. Apr 22
	2. Andy McDonald Active Andy McDonald maintained his goal-scoring prowess this postseason with one in a 5-2 loss to the Kings in Game 2 of their Western Conference semi-final series. McDonald has goals in five of his last six games and remains the Blues leading scorer overall with 5-4-9 in seven games. May 1
	3. Alexander Steen Active Alexander Steen scored what proved to be the game-winning goal and added an assist in St. Louis' 4-3 win over host San Jose in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series. Steen’s goal, a carry-over power-play marker, came at 0:59 of the third period with San Jose’s Daniel Winnik off for boarding. The goal, the first of Steen’s NHL postseason career, was his only shot on goal of the evening and gave St. Louis a 4-1 lead. Apr 17
	4. T.J. Oshie Active T.J. Oshie didn't have a goal in St. Louis' first-round series win over San Jose, but he did play well over the five games it took to eliminate the Sharks. "He was very good in the first series ... very, very good," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "He's a really competitive guy and when you're playing the same team over and over again, his style of play to me can wear on the opposition. His dogged determination on the puck is what really impacts a series. He's going to have to do it again because, man, whatever (Los Angeles) line they play against, he's going to have a real significant opponent to play against in the next series." If you want a rundown of Oshie's statistics, he posted three assists, nine hits, seven blocks and eight shots. His line will likely draw the assignment of shutting down the top unit of the Kings in the second round of the postseason. Apr 25
	5. Evgeny Grachev Active Evgeny Grachev has been called up by the St. Louis Blues. Grachev had three goals and 10 points in 39 games with AHL Peoria this season. He also has a goal and four points in 34 career NHL contests. Apr 20
	6. Vladimir Sobotka Active Vladimir Sobotka netted the game-winning goal in the Blues' 3-0 victory Saturday night. David Backes and David Perron accounted for St. Louis' other two goals. T.J. Oshie registered two assists for the Blues. Andy McDonald also registered an assist, giving him five points in six games, including his final four regular season contests. St. Louis now has tied their first round series at 1-1. Apr 14
	7. B.J. Crombeen Active The Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues combined for 110 penalty minutes in Game 2 of their second-round series. Leading the way for Los Angeles was Dustin Brown (14) and Jordan Nolan (12). On the Blues' side, B.J. Crombeen (15), Carlo Colaiacovo (12) and Matt D'Agostini (10) all had double-digit penalty minutes. The Blues were the fourth-most penalized team in the NHL during the regular season, with the Kings slotting in at 14th. May 1
RW	1. Chris Stewart Active Chris Stewart understands this off-season is important in order to rebound from a disappointing year. His conditioning was questioned during a lackluster campaign that saw him earn 15 goals and 30 points in 79 games after he generated 28 markers and 53 points over 62 contests with Colorado and St. Louis the season before. Stewart will be a restricted free agent this summer. May 9
	2. Matt D'Agostini Active Matt D'Agostini scored his first career playoff goal on Monday night in Game 2 versus Los Angeles. He has appeared in just two games for the Blues during this postseason and has served as a healthy scratch for the other contests. D'Agostini played alongside Vladimir Sobotka and Jason Arnott on the third line and coach Ken Hitchcock was pleased with their work. May 2
	3. Jamie Langenbrunner Active Jamie Langenbrunner netted just his fifth goal of the season on Tuesday. Langenbrunner scored 29 goals in 2008-09, but the days of him having any fantasy value in standard leagues are over. Unless you're in a particularly deep draft, you shouldn't select Langenbrunner in 2012-13. Mar 14
	4. Ryan Reaves Active Ryan Reaves will draw back into the St. Louis lineup on Sunday for the first time in eight games. Reaves has been a healthy scratch in the previous seven games but will replace B.J. Crombeen on the fourth line alongside Jamie Langenbrunner and Scott Nichol. The Blues enforcer will bring some much needed toughness to the team and should provide some energy. "I'm really excited," Reaves said. "Hopefully I can bring something to the table, a little bit of physical energy to help get the boys going. (The Kings) are a physical team and I think we're kind of playing into their hands right now. They've been running us around a little bit, so I think we have to turn the tide." Stay tuned and don't be surprised if Reaves drops his gloves early on. May 6
	5. Chris Porter Active Chris Porter, who scored the St. Louis Blues lone goal on Saturday, impressed coach Ken Hitchcock. "He was great," Hitchcock said of Porter. "He was our best player today. He was by far our best player. He was hungry, wanted the puck. We talked to him about that when I watched him in the (American Hockey League). I told him the puck's got to be part of his game, a much bigger part of his game. He was excellent today." Porter has spent 11 of the Blues' last 14 games in the press box, but he's a good bet to be in the lineup on Tuesday. Feb 6
	6. Adam Cracknell Active The St. Louis Blues have called up Adam Cracknell. Cracknell will provide the Blues with some extra depth, but he probably won't get much, if any, playing time in the postseason. He had 23 goals and 49 points in 72 AHL games this season. Apr 20
D	1. Alex Pietrangelo Active Alex Pietrangelo admitted that the lower body injury he suffered in the second round of the playoffs was a sprained knee. Pietrangelo sustained the injury in Game 1 when he was hit into the boards by Los Angeles' Dwight King. "Yeah, it happened on the hit," Pietrangelo said. "I could feel something wrong. I went off (the ice) and they re-evaluated it and realized there was more of an issue than I originally thought. But we did a pretty good job working on it the next couple of days and I got back to pretty good health." Pietrangelo was smashed into the boards head first, which caused some initial speculation that he might have a concussion. Pietrangelo said that was his first worry, but fortunately he was fine in that regard. May 9
	2. Kevin Shattenkirk Active Kevin Shattenkirk netted the St. Louis Blues' lone goal in their 3-1 loss Sunday. With that defeat, the St. Louis Blues have been eliminated from the playoffs. Barret Jackman assisted on Shattenkirk's goal. David Perron and Alex Pietrangelo each finished the game with a minus-three rating. May 6
	3. Carlo Colaiacovo Active Carlo Colaiacovo had three assists in the Blues’ 4-3 win over San Jose in Game 3 of their Western Conference opening-round series. Scratched for the series opener, Colaiacovo played 19:06 and had four shots in Game 2 before recording a trio of assists Monday night – the first three points of his NHL playoff career. Two of the assists came with the man advantage during an evening in which he logged 20:12. Colaiacovo was a plus-1. Apr 17
	4. Kris Russell Active Team Canada will add Kris Russell to their World Championship roster. He is slated to arrive in Helsinki on Thursday and Canada's next match will take place on Friday versus Finland. Russell registered six goals, 12 points and a plus-12 rating in 55 games between Columbus and St. Louis during the 2011-12 campaign. May 10
	5. Barret Jackman Active Barret Jackman (hip) was in the Blues' regular defensive rotation during St. Louis' Saturday morning skate and will likely play Saturday night against the Wild. Activate him if you need him. Jan 14
	6. Ian Cole Active Ian Cole will replace Carlo Colaiacovo on the St. Louis blueline for Game 4 Sunday. Cole played in Game 2 as he replaced an injured Alex Pietrangelo but was a healthy scratch in Game 3. "Cole will play, again, more size, so … we're close," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "Last game was our best game, so tomorrow hopefully we'll be a little bit better." Cole was on a defensive pairing with Kevin Shattenkirk in practice on Saturday so expect him to remain there when both teams are at even strength. The other pairings were Alex Pietrangelo alongside Barret Jackman while Roman Polak and Kris Russell skated together. May 6
	7. Roman Polak Active Roman Polak (knee) will return to the Blues' lineup on Saturday. Polak doesn't get a lot of points, but he is a great defensive defenseman. "He's a dangerous guy to play against, he's reckless, he's physical and I think we need that in our lineup right now," Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said. "We got a little bit away from it and he brings that edge to us. He gives us a real stable third pair, which is exactly what we need." Mar 31
	8. Kent Huskins Active Kent Huskins is slated to start the playoffs on the Blues' top defense pairing alongside Alex Pietrangelo. Huskins played with the San Jose Sharks in his previous two seasons, so he has plenty of motivation to advance his new squad in the postseason. Carlo Colaiacovo will start the opening round as a healthy scratch. Apr 11
G	1. Brian Elliott Active Brian Elliott kicked out 16 of 18 shots in a 3-1 loss Sunday afternoon. The St. Louis Blues have been eliminated in four games by the Los Angeles Kings. Elliott isn't the sole reason the Blues lost this series, but his performances in Game 2 and 3 didn't help matters. He was one of the best goaltenders in the regular season, but given the presence of Jaroslav Halak and Elliott's shaky history, Elliott should be regarded as a gamble going into fantasy drafts for the 2012-13 campaign. May 6
	2. Jaroslav Halak Sidelined Jaroslav Halak sustained a high-ankle sprain when teammate Barret Jackman inadvertently collided with him in Game 2 of the first round against San Jose. He was forced to sit out seven of the team's nine playoff games as a result of the injury and will use the summer to recovery. "Jaro has got long rehab ahead of him," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "He's got a lot of work to do before he can get back on the ice and participate." The Blues have their goaltending tandem of Halak and Brian Elliott under contract for the next two seasons, so expect them to start 2012-13 sharing the crease once again. May 9
	3. Jake Allen Active The St. Louis Blues have recalled goaltender Jake Allen from the minors. The move is a precautionary one, precipitated by the injury to goaltender Jaroslav Halak. Halak left Saturday's game with a lower body injury after being run into by teammate Barret Jackman who collided with the goalie after trying to break up a pass to the Sharks' Martin Havlat. Allen was 13-20-2 this season with Peoria of the AHL with a 2.93 GAA and a .915 save percentage. The Blues are high on the 21-year-old as he was selected 34th overall in the 2008 Entry Draft and a reason the Blues dealt Ben Bishop to Ottawa at the trade deadline for a second round pick. Apr 15

C	1. Steve Stamkos Active Steve Stamkos is one of the finalists for the Hart Trophy. Stamkos is at a disadvantage in the battle for the most valuable player award because he is the only one of the nominees that wasn't on a playoff-bound team. Still, Stamkos did lead the league with a stunning 60 goals and that has to count for a lot. He scored 10 more goals than any other NHLer and only 30 players even managed to get within 50% of his goal total. Apr 27
	2. Vincent Lecavalier Active Vincent Lecavalier scored his 22nd goal of the season, an unassisted effort, in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-2 loss to the Canadiens in Montreal on Wednesday night. Bruno Gervais scored the Lightning's other goal. It was his sixth of the season. Apr 4
	3. Nate Thompson Active Nate Thompson was chosen as one of Team U.S.A's alternate captains for the World Hockey Championships. He's a good charachter guy and it's a nice honor for him but it's not going to make him rosterable next season in any format. May 6
LW	1. Ryan Malone Active Ryan Malone enjoyed a very productive month of March with 10 goals and five assists in 15 games. He has recorded five goals and seven penalty minutes in his last two games, which gives him value as a rough and tumble fantasy producer. Snatch him up if he's sitting on the waiver wire if you could use the help in either category. Apr 2
	2. Brett Connolly Active Brett Connolly registered his 10th assist of the season on Thursday. Connolly has 14 points in 59 games in his rookie campaign. He has plenty of potential, but it might be a couple of seasons before he has any fantasy value in standard leagues. Mar 23
	3. Tom Pyatt Active Tom Pyatt is slated to dress on Tuesday after missing the last three games with a leg injury. He has accounted for seven points in 40 contests this year. Jan 31
RW	1. Martin St. Louis Active Martin St. Louis believes that the Lightning aren't far away from being back in the playoffs. "We're not that far away. I totally believe that," he said. "Even this year, it's five wins. With all the injuries we had, it's five wins. It's easy to look back and think of five games you should have won, but we had a tough start, our schedule wasn't easy at the beginning." Tampa Bay is rumored to be looking for help between the pipes this off-season and that could help them get back into contention. Apr 24
	2. Teddy Purcell Active Teddy Purcell concluded the 2011-12 campaign with 65 points, which is the highest total from an NHL player born in Newfoundland. He netted a hat trick in Tampa Bay's final regular-season contest on Saturday to give him a career-high 24 markers. Purcell endured some rough patches this year, but was excellent down the stretch with 11 goals and 26 assists in his last 31 games. Apr 8
	3. Adam Hall Active Adam Hall played on Thursday after missing nine straight contests due to an upper body injury. Hall logged 11:27 minutes of playing time in Tampa Bay's 3-2 overtime loss to Toronto. He had a minus-one rating, bringing his overall plus/minus down to minus-11. Apr 6
	4. Dana Tyrell I.L. Dana Tyrell will require reconstructive surgery to repair a partially torn ACL in his right knee. He is expected to be out for up to six months, which means he won't be available until next season. Tyrell had surgery on the same knee in 2009. Jan 25
	5. Tim Wallace Active Tampa Bay has claimed Tim Wallace off waivers from the New York Islanders. He has skated in 31 games with the Islanders this campaign, while contributing one assist, 16 shots, 77 hits and a minus-7 rating. Feb 23
	6. James Wyman Active After missing nearly one month with an upper body injury, James Wyman will be in the lineup tonight for host Tampa Bay against Washington. The ailment forced the 25-year-old Wyman out of a Jan. 5 game at Ottawa and he proceeded to miss nine games. He was called up from Norfolk (AHL) on Dec. 20 and played six games (1 g, 3 pts) before sustaining the injury. Jan 31
D	1. Eric Brewer Active Eric Brewer will be available to play on Thursday. He exited Tuesday's game with eight minutes left in the second period after engaging in a fight with Philadelphia's Wayne Simmonds because he was bleeding. Brewer said he was fine and he practiced on Wednesday. Dec 28
	2. Victor Hedman Active Victor Hedman had two assists on Thursday. Hedman is just one point away from reaching the 20-point milestone for the third straight season. He's still not much of a fantasy contributor, but Hedman has some untapped offensive potential. Mar 30
	3. Marc-Andre Bergeron Sidelined Marc-Andre Bergeron will undergo season-ending back surgery. Bergeron has been sidelined for 22 of the Lightning's past 23 games due to a bulging disk in his lower body. It has been affecting his sciatic nerve. Bergeron underwent surgery to deal with a similar injury in April 2009. Mar 3
	4. Brett Clark Active Brett Clark enters Thursday's action second in the NHL with 186 blocked shots this season. "You know it's going to hurt," he said. "But you still have to stick your neck out for the team. That's what the whole job is." Clark has been dealing with an ankle issue from pucks hitting him and is sporting a swollen bursa that is larger than a golf ball. Unfortunately that category is his only real fantasy value, as he has 14 points and a minus-25 rating this season. Mar 29
	5. Brian Lee Active Brian Lee has been shipped to Tampa Bay for Matt Gilroy. Lee has skated in 35 games with the Senators this season, while recording eight points and a minus-2 rating. He was averaging 14:38 in Ottawa, which could increase with the Lightning. Feb 27
	6. Bruno Gervais Active Bruno Gervais got back into Tampa Bay's lineup on Monday night after missing six games with an upper-body injury. It was a successful return for the Lightning rearguard, as he finished the contest with a goal and an assist during his 12:10 of ice time. Mike Commodore sat as a healthy scratch to make room for him. Mar 20
	7. Mike Commodore Active The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired Mike Commodore from the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional seventh-round draft pick. Seems like an odd move for Steve Yzerman and the Lightning considering they've been sellers up to this point and just decided to take on a depth defenseman with one year left on his deal at a $1 million cap hit. Commodore has played just 17 games with the Wings this season, tallying only two assists and 21 penalty minutes, but he'll certainly get an opportunity to play more in Tampa Bay. Regardless, there's no fantasy value here. From Detroit's side, it's a salary dump that sets them up for possibly something bigger as the 3 p.m. deadline strikes. Feb 27
	8. Mattias Ohlund I.L. Mattias Ohlund isn't sure if he can bounce back from the major knee surgery he underwent in February. "I want to give myself another chance to play and I’m hoping that’s going to happen, but who knows?" Ohlund said. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knees last summer before undergoing the more recent procedure. As a result, he didn't play at all in 2011-12. He'll turn 36 in September, but he's signed through the 2015-16 campaign. May 11
G	1. Dwayne Roloson Active Dwayne Roloson stopped 28 of the 31 shots he faced in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Jets. It has been a long and tough year for Dwayne Roloson and the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Bolts' victory in the final game of the season should give Tampa faithful a reason to look forward to next season. Tampa Bay has a good mix of solid veterans and young talented prospects. They should be a hungry and determined team to look out for next season. Apr 7
	2. Mathieu Garon Sidelined Mathieu Garon is projected to miss three to four weeks with a slight tear of his groin muscle. GM Steve Yzerman delivered the bad news on Wednesday after the team's top goaltender was injured early into Tuesday's loss to the Ottawa Senators. Tampa Bay's crease will be handed to struggling veteran Dwayne Roloson and minor-league callup Dustin Tokarski with the club just four points out of a playoff spot. Mar 7
	3. Sebastien Caron Active The Tampa Bay Lightning's Sebastien Caron, playing in his home province of Quebec, had a rough outing, allowing five goals in a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday night. Caron was starting for the second time for the Lightning and he now owns a 1-1-0 record in three appearances with Tampa Bay this season. Apr 4

C	1. Tim Connolly Active Tim Connolly registered his 20th assist of the 2011-12 campaign Thursday night. Connolly's first season with Toronto has to be seen as something of a disappointment. He missed a significant chunk of the campaign and he didn't exactly dazzle us even when he was healthy. He has 30 points in 59 games, which isn't a lot of production out of a forward that comes with a $4.75 million cap hit. Mar 16
	2. Mikhail Grabovski Active Mikhail Grabovski returned to action Saturday in the Maple Leafs' 4-1 loss to Montreal. It was a successful return as Grabovski registered an assist on Toronto's only goal. With a new deal put to bed, he will be back with the Buds next season. Apr 8
	3. Tyler Bozak Active Tyler Bozak scored two goals and registered an assist in the Maple Leafs' 6-5 loss to the Sabres. After an extremely disappointing season last year, Bozak appeared to be on the brink of spending time in the AHL, but he's been one of the most impressive Maple Leaf forwards in 2011-12. Clarke MacArthur, Jake Gardiner and Matt Frattin all scored goals in the losing effort. Apr 3
	4. Dave Steckel Active Dave Steckel (lower body) appears as though he will play on Thursday night. He skated on a line with Mike Brown and Tim Connolly at practice Wednesday after missing the past three games with a knee injury. Steckel is fifth in the league with a 58.4 winning percentage on faceoffs, but he doesn't offer much else in terms of fantasy value. Apr 5
LW	1. Joffrey Lupul Sidelined Joffrey Lupul is among Masterton finalists. Lupul overcame back problems and a blood disorder that led to considerable weight loss to record 25-42-67 in 66 games this season with Toronto. His success this season came after playing just 77 games the previous two seasons combined as he struggled with the health issues. Apr 24
	2. Clarke MacArthur Active Clarke MacArthur returned to action from an upper-body injury in Tuesday's loss to Carolina. He ended up with a minus-3 rating and two shots in Toronto's 3-0 defeat. MacArthur has been mired in an 11-game goal drought and he has generated just five assists over that time. He missed two games with the ailment. Mar 28
	3. Matthew Lombardi Active Matthew Lombardi has scored four goals in his past four games. His recent scoring spree has bumped him up to 11 points in 30 games this season, so it's probably too early to jump on his bandwagon. Still, we would monitor his numbers after the All-Star break to see if he can continue his hot play because he may be worthy of a flier. Jan 24
RW	1. Phil Kessel Active Phil Kessel said he had been dealing with an injured left wrist for "quite a while" down the stretch, so he won't represent Team USA at the 2012 World Championship next month. The Toronto sniper recorded a career-high 37 goals and 82 points in 82 games, but saw his production slow down after he lost linemate Joffrey Lupul to an injured shoulder. The Leafs will likely be looking for another center for Kessel during the off-season after he played with five different pivots during the 2011-12 campaign. Apr 10
	2. Nikolai Kulemin Sidelined Don't expect Nikolai Kulemin (finger) to return before the end of the 2011-12 campaign. That speaks more to the fact that there's only about three weeks left in the regular season than it does the severity of Kulemin's injury. After scoring 30 goals in 82 games in 2010-11, Kulemin couldn't even reach the 30-point mark this season. Next season, he'll have to prove that his 2010-11 breakout campaign wasn't a fluke. It's worth noting that he's scheduled to be a restricted free agent this summer. Mar 16
	3. Colby Armstrong Active Colby Armstrong returned to action from a broken nose on Sunday March 11. He missed two games with the ailment and returned sporting a full face mask against Washington. Armstrong played a little over eight minutes in the contest. Mar 12
	4. Joey Crabb Active Joey Crabb had a goal and an assist in Toronto's 4-3 shootout loss Saturday night. Cody Franson and Tim Connolly each scored for Toronto in the losing effort. Dave Steckel registered his third and fourth assists of the season. Mar 24
	5. Mike Brown Active Toronto got Mike Brown back from a thigh contusion on Tuesday night. He logged 10:34 against Carolina in his return and registered two shots, as the Leafs were downed by the Hurricanes by a score of 3-0. Brown had been sidelined since Mar. 7. Mar 28
D	1. Dion Phaneuf Active Toronto Maple Leafs ownership issued an apology to their fans for an "unacceptable" end to the season. From February to the conclusion of the season, Toronto saw its record plummet from 26-19-6 to 35-37-10 and at one point it lost 11 straight on home ice. The Leafs finished with the fifth-worst record in the league, and Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment chairman Lawrence M. Tanenbaum wrote a full-page letter to fans in the Toronto editions of the The Globe and Mail apologizing. The letter reads, in part: "We have fallen short of everyone’s expectations, and for that we are sorry. We take full responsibility for how this team performs on the ice, and we make no excuses. The way this year ended was unacceptable." Apr 9
	2. John-Michael Liles Active John-Michael Liles has been selected as a finalist for the Foundation Award. Liles started the Liles' Buds program that partnered with The Canadian Safe School Network to recognize kids that give back to their community and perform acts of kindness. He also gave 10 suite nights - which is valued at $33,000 - to 2011-12 Maple Leafs games for kids of The Canadian Safe School Network, Cardiac Kids, and Autism Speaks Canada. He gave another $25,000 to First Book Canada program and $90,000 to Culver (Ind.) Academy for renovations. He also donated his time throughout the season for numerous charitable endeavors, including spending three hours on Christmas morning serving breakfast to the homeless at University Settlement in Toronto. Apr 30
	3. Carl Gunnarsson Sidelined Carl Gunnarsson will miss Toronto's last two games this season after suffering a separated shoulder in Tuesday's overtime loss to Buffalo. He was hit hard by Sabres forward Marcus Foligno early into the first period and wasn't able to return after logging a mere 1:08 of ice time. He will visit with doctors again on Wednesday, but initial reports suggested that surgery may not be required. Apr 4
	4. Cody Franson Active Cody Franson returned to action on Thursday March 15. Mar 16
	5. Luke Schenn Active Chances are the Maple Leafs' Luke Schenn — with his brother Brayden in Toronto with the Flyers — will play after being a healthy scratch against Pittsburgh. Toronto coach Randy Carlyle met with Schenn Friday, reminding the veteran defenseman of how much of a force he had been when he played against the coach’s former team in Anaheim. Carlyle said for Schenn to be successful again, he has to be physical. "He has to create space for himself with his aggressiveness," Carlyle said. "I told him when I was coaching in Anaheim, he was always in Corey Perry’s face. Corey was one of our elite players. He was challenging Corey. He has to be more challenging to the opposition." Mar 10
	6. Mike Komisarek Active Mike Komisarek will be on the blue line tonight against the visiting Panthers after sitting out the last four games. Komisarek will replace Cody Franson in the lineup and will be paired with John-Michael Liles on the second unit. Komisarek, who missed roughly eight weeks earlier this season with a broken arm, is 1-3-4 in 29 games. Feb 28
G	1. Jonas Gustavsson Active Jonas Gustavsson is expected to back up Ben Scrivens on Tuesday night at Buffalo. He is apparently recovered from his bruised knee, as Jussi Rynnas was returned to the AHL's Toronto Marlies on Monday. It hasn't been a very good year for Gustavsson and his job with the Leafs is far from secure going into next season, In fact, it is probable that he will be allowed to test the market as an unrestricted free agent this summer. Apr 3
	2. James Reimer Sidelined The upper body injury that ended James Reimer's 2011-12 campaign was related to his neck. The good news is that it wasn't a concussion. Reimer had a 3.10 GAA and .900 save percentage in 34 starts this season. Apr 9

Vancouver Canucks

Washington Capitals

C	1. Henrik Sedin Active Henrik Sedin scored the only Vancouver goal in a 2-1 overtime loss to Los Angeles Sunday, eliminating the Canucks from playoff contention. Vancouver can blame some of their playoff scoring woes on the absence of Daniel Sedin for the first three games of the series and some can certainly be chalked up to the excellent play of Jonathan Quick, but a President's Trophy-winning club such as this one truly has no excuse for finding themselves on the wrong end of an upset of this magnitude. The top offseason priority for Vancouver, aside from settling the goaltending situation, is to ensure it has sufficient secondary scoring to take the team on a deep playoff run next spring. Apr 22
	2. Ryan Kesler Sidelined Coach Alain Vigneault doesn't believe that Ryan Kesler's shoulder injury was the reason for his struggles in 2011-12. Kesler's agent, Kurt Overhardt, was quick to come to his client's defense though and said, "I am not a doctor, I'm a lawyer, but after having conversations with the player and with the club, anyone who thinks this injury did not affect his play must have fallen off a turnip truck." It is believed that the Canucks center completely tore his labrum, which required surgery to repair earlier this month, and his production did slip considerably afterward. Kesler contributed four goals and 11 points in 28 regular season games after sustaining the ailment on Feb. 9 and he managed to add just three assists in five playoff games. He ended up with 22 goals and 49 points in 77 contests after he generated 41 markers and 73 points over 82 matches in 2010-11. May 24
	3. Manny Malhotra Active After suffering a serious eye injury last season, Manny Malhotra excelled in the faceoff circle in 2011-12. Malhotra had a 58.5% faceoff success rate in the regular season and won 64.6% of his faceoffs in the playoffs. That's one big positive for him, but he was limited to 18 points in 78 games after recording 30 points in 72 contests in 2010-11. "I definitely feel confident in my abilities and I'm definitely looking forward to this summer and getting back in shape and being ready from the start instead of playing catch-up," said Malhotra. "It's frustrating to not feel the way you want coming out of the gate. I fully believe I can get to that level I'm accustomed to and what I expect of myself." Malhotra has one season left on his contract and comes with an annual $2.5 million cap hit. Apr 26
	4. Maxim Lapierre Active Maxim Lapierre scored his seventh of the season and added two assists in the Cancuks 5-2 win over the Dallas Stars. Lapierre doesn't produce much offensively, but he will contribute some penalty minutes to your cause if you need some. Mar 31
	5. Samuel Pahlsson Active Do not expect to see Samuel Pahlsson back in a Vancouver uniform next season. It was not the return everyone expected when the Blue Jackets dealt the checking center to the Canucks at the trade deadline. The Canucks were expected to challenge for the Stanley Cup and their first round knockout by the Kings have forced the team to re-evaluate. Look for Pahlsson to catch on elsewhere if the 34-year-old wants to play another season. May 11
LW	1. Daniel Sedin Active After playing on Wednesday, Daniel Sedin also skated with the Black Aces on Thursday. Sedin actually talked to the press for almost 13 minutes after practice so it appears that he may be back to his old self. He had a couple of practices before playing in Game 4 but still may not be in tip-top game shape which is likely why he skated on Thursday. Apr 20
	2. David Booth Active David Booth will line up for the second time with Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin. The Canucks are on the brink of elimination, trailing 3-1 with Game 5 tonight in Vancouver. Alexander Burrows, Ryan Kesler and Max Lapierre will make up the second unit while Christopher Higgins, Samuel Pahlsson and Jannik Hansen will play on the third line. Apr 22
	3. Andrew Ebbett Active With Byron Bitz suspended, Andrew Ebbett will play on Friday. Ebbett was a healthy scratch in Game 1. Bitz will be serving the first game in his two-game suspension. Apr 13
	4. Mason Raymond Active Mason Raymond’s goal production is not matching his considerable skill. Granted Raymond suffered a broken back during last spring’s Cup final that cut into his 2011-12 campaign. The result was only 10 goals in 55 games. However, Raymond had all of 15 goals in 2010-11 (70 games) making some wonder if his 25-goal effort in 2009-10, his second full season in the NHL, was an aberration. May 15
	5. Aaron Volpatti I.L. Aaron Volpatti (shoulder) has resumed skating. Volpatti still isn't cleared for contact and he won't play in Game 1 of Vancouver's first round series. He had a goal and 37 penalty minutes in 23 regular season games. Apr 11
RW	1. Alex Burrows Active Alex Burrows has two goals for Team Canada since returning from a concussion. Burrows sustained the concussion during the tournament, but was fortunately able to return swiftly. It looks like the injury won't hinder his summer training. May 12
	2. Christopher Higgins Active The Vancouver Canucks have moved Christopher Higgins to the first power play unit. The Canucks have struggled since Daniel Sedin suffered a concussion late in the season and will now try Higgins with Henrik Sedin and Ryan Kesler up front. "We're missing Danny ... but right now it's about finding that player who can do those things," said Henrik. "Higgie hasn't been there before, but I've always liked him. He's a guy that sees the ice really well and works the boards really well." This will increase Higgins fantasy value in playoff pools. Apr 15
	3. Dale Weise Active Dale Weise will draw into the Vancouver lineup on Sunday. He will replace Zack Kassian on the fourth line and skate with Mason Raymond and Manny Malhotra. "The Kings' fourth line has been good and spent some quality time in our zone and we need to have a better response," coach Alain Vigneault said of why he is putting Weise in the lineup. "I'm hoping that maybe by making those adjustments we will have a better response." He is worth picking up only in pools that use penalty minutes as a category. Apr 22
	4. Byron Bitz Active Byron Bitz is eligible to return from his two-game suspension in Game 4 at Los Angeles on Wednesday night. He received the ban for running Kings' forward Kyle Clifford from behind into the boards during Game 1 of the best-of-seven series. Even though Bitz can play, he isn't expected to draw back into the lineup for Vancouver. Apr 18
	5. Zack Kassian Active Zack Kassian will make his playoff debut in his return from a shoulder injury. The big Canucks winger hasn't played since Apr. 3 due to the injury. Kassian will join Manny Malhotra and Byron Bitz on the club's fourth line. The 21-year-old produced 10 points and 51 penalty minutes in 44 games this season between Vancouver and Buffalo. Apr 11
	6. Steve Pinizzotto I.L. Steve Pinizzotto (shoulder) will not be available for the start of the playoffs. Pinizzotto missed the entire regular season after dislocating his shoulder during the preseason. Even if he was healthy, he might not play in the postseason. Apr 11
D	1. Alexander Edler Active Although he has one goal, Alex Edler's game this postseason has left a lot to be desired. The 25-year-old has lacked confidence as the Canucks have fallen behind 3-0 in their series with the Kings. Though he has seven shots on net, one came in Game 3 as many of his attempts were blocked or missed, plus he's had a number of giveaways, uncharacteristic penalties in Game 3 and lost a number pucks at the blueline. "He really wants to do well and puts a lot of pressure on himself to help the team and some guys handle that differently," said Canucks coach Alain Vigneault. "He’s putting enough on himself right now that we don’t need to add to that. It’s more about relaxing and staying in the moment and a lot times it just comes down to going out there and trying to have fun." Apr 17
	2. Kevin Bieksa Active Kevin Bieksa's 34 even strength points in 2011-12 were the second most among all defensemen. He managed to rebound from a sluggish start to the year and finish with a career-high of 44 points in 78 games. Bieksa collected just one assist and a minus-9 rating in the first 10 contests, but he concluded with a plus-12 rating. He was hampered by a slight muscle tear in his core area at the end of the season and it hurt his play in the playoffs, but he isn't expected to require surgery. May 9
	3. Dan Hamhuis Active Dan Hamhuis practiced on the first power play unit Saturday. Hamhuis lined up on the blueline with Alexander Edler while Daniel and Henrik Sedin and Ryan Kesler were up front. Christopher Higgins, David Booth and Alexander Burrows will be up front on the second unit with Sami Salo and Kevin Bieksa on the point. Hamhuis is second in TOI in the playoffs as his 24:16 minutes per game trail only Bieksa. Apr 22
	4. Sami Salo Active Sami Salo will be back in Vancouver's lineup Wednesday after he was scratched on Monday. He has posted eight goals and 22 points from the blueline in 60 games this campaign, but he has just two assists in his past 11 contests. Mar 21
	5. Aaron Rome Active Aaron Rome (knee) returned to action on Thursday. Rome suffered a sprained knee on March 24 and missed 12 days of action. The depth defenseman played 12:09 minutes Thursday with no stats. He is worth a late pick in deeper drafts if you think the Canucks are going deep into the playoffs. Apr 6
	6. Keith Ballard Active Keith Ballard (concussion) has been given the green light to return to the Canucks' lineup. Ballard will probably play in Game 2 of Vancouver's first round series on Friday. He has been out since Feb. 7. Apr 13
	7. Andrew Alberts Active Andrew Alberts was moved to the fourth line from the blueline for Thursday's game against Detroit. Alberts was originally scheduled to be a healthy scratch but when Christopher Higgins was unable to go due to the flu, Alberts drew into the lineup. He played only 2:47 minutes and saw no action in the third or overtime period. Feb 3
	8. Marc-Andre Gragnani Active Marc-Andre Gragnani will be a healthy scratch Saturday night against the Blue Jackets. He will sit in the press box with Andrew Alberts and give way to Aaron Rome, who will dress for the first time in four games. Bench Gragnani for Saturday only as there is a very good chance he will play in at least eight of Vancouver's last 12 games. If he does not play in at least eight more games this season, he will become a free agent, an outcome the Canucks will surely seek to avoid. Mar 17
	9. Chris Tanev Active Chris Tanev was recalled from the minors on Thursday. Tanev was called up with the injury to defenseman Keith Ballard. He had 14 assists in 34 games with the Chicago Wolves. He has no fantasy value. Feb 17
G	1. Roberto Luongo Active Coach Alex Vigneault said that goalie Roberto Luongo wants out of Vancouver. Speaking with French station TVA Sports on Wednesday night on "The Match", the Canucks' coach was questioned about the goaltender and whether he thinks he should be dealt. "First of all, that is what he wants right now," Vigneault said in the translated quote. "What we need to do is what's best for our organization and our team. We have to look at what's best for our organization and Roberto." The Canucks have a No. 1-ready netminder in Cory Schneider, and Luongo, even with 10 years still left on his contract, will likely pique the interest of many teams this offseason if Vancouver grants his wish. May 24
	2. Cory Schneider Active Cory Schneider will become a restricted free agent this summer. If the Canucks follow through with the trading of Roberto Luongo then Schneider gains a great deal of negotiating power. He probably has that already though because if the contract goes to arbitration then he could be one year away from unrestricted free agency. TSN's Darren Dreger reports that Schneider will likely be seeking a deal in the neighborhood of four years at $4 million per season. Apr 26

C	1. Nicklas Backstrom Active Nicklas Backstrom will play for Team Sweden in the World Championship. The Washington Capitals were eliminated in Game 7 of the second round on Saturday. He missed a substantial part of the season due to a concussion, so extending his season a little longer might be beneficial. May 14
	2. Marcus Johansson Active Marcus Johansson netted his first goal of the playoffs on Thursday. Johansson had 14 goals and 32 assists in 80 regular season games. He also has 12 hits and three blocked shots in four postseason contests. Apr 20
	3. Mathieu Perreault Active Mathieu Perreault was moved up to center Washington's second line at practice due to the absence of Nicklas Backstrom, who will serve a one-game suspension in Game 4 on Thursday night. He logged a mere 4:23 of ice time in Game 3's 4-3 loss to Boston on Monday night and had been playing on the club's fourth line. Perreault has no points and no shots in three games in the Capitals' opening round series, but playing alongside Jason Chimera and Alexander Semin in a larger role should help him become more of an offensive threat. Apr 18
	4. Jay Beagle Sidelined Jay Beagle underwent surgery the day after Game 6 to put pins in his ankle, which made him unavailable for Washington at the end of their season. He sustained a broken foot in Game 5 on a blocked shot and expects to be healed in time for training camp. Beagle will be a restricted free agent this summer, but it's likely that he has earned his place on the Capitals' roster after a strong showing in the postseason. May 17
	5. Jeff Halpern Active Jeff Halpern is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and he isn't sure if he will back with the Washington Capitals in 2012-13. "I have a good relationship with [General Manager] George [McPhee]," Halpern said. "I'll talk to George, I would expect. And I'm sure that we'll be honest with each other in our year-end meetings and go from there. I was pretty happy up until a couple months ago with how I played. And whatever happens in a summer, you go through it and take it from there." He is hopeful that he'll have options if it doesn't work out. Halpern had a hard time playing after coach Dale Hunter took over and was scratched for 12 of the team's final 15 regular season games. He played in two playoff contests, but that was only after Jay Beagle broke his foot in Game 5 versus the Rangers. With Hunter gone, it could make him more willing to return but of course the Capitals would have to want him back as well. May 16
	6. Cody Eakin Active The Capitals recalled Cody Eakin from Hershey of the AHL. Eakin appeared in 30 games with the Caps this season, going 4-4-8. The center was 13-14-27 in 43 matches with Hershey. May 1
	7. Mattias Sjogren Active The Capitals have brought Mattias Sjogren back from Sweden. GM George McPhee was not very happy when Sjogren bolted the Caps’ AHL affiliate in Hershey for his homeland Sweden earlier this season. Suddenly, the 24-year-old forward may find himself dressing for NHL playoff games as he is under contract to the Caps. Sjogren is not eligible to play for Hershey. Apr 10
LW	1. Alex Ovechkin Active The Washington Capitals have extended their AHL affiliation with Hershey through the 2013-14 season. The Bears have been the Capitals' minor-league affiliate for the past seven years and they won the Calder Cup title in 2006, 2009 and 2010. Hershey was knocked out of the playoffs, in the first round, this year by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. May 23
	2. Brooks Laich Active Brooks Laich ended an eight-game goalless drought with his second marker of the playoffs in Monday's loss to the New York Rangers in Game 5. Unfortunately, he also inadvertently deflected Marc Staal's point shot in overtime into his own net for the game winner. Laich finished the contest with five shots and a plus-1 rating. He has six points in 12 postseason appearances this spring. The Rangers hold a 3-2 series lead and the Capitals will look to rebound on home ice in Game 6 on Wednesday night. May 8
	3. Troy Brouwer Active Troy Brouwer scored the game-winning goal in a 4-3 victory against Boston Saturday afternoon. With that win, Washington has taken a 3-2 series lead and will get their first shot at eliminating the Bruins on Sunday. Alexander Semin, Jay Beagle, and Mike Knuble accounted for the Capitals' other three goals. Dennis Wideman, Marcus Johansson, Joel Ward, John Erskine, and John Carlson each registered an assist for Washington. Apr 21
	4. Jason Chimera Active Jason Chimera has netted five of his seven career postseason goals against the New York Rangers. He ended up with the game-winner in Wednesday's Game 6 victory in a 2-1 final. Chimera was relatively quiet offensively against the Boston Bruins in Round 1, with just a goal and an assist in seven games, but he has recorded three markers and one assist over six contests versus the Rangers during the semifinals. May 10
RW	1. Alexander Semin Active Alexander Semin came up huge for Russia against Slovakia in the gold medal game in a dominant 6-2 victory. Semin scored two goals and one assist to help Russia improve its tournament record to 10-0 in 2012. Pavel Datsyuk was almost as good as he collected one tally and two helpers. Alex Ovechkin had two assists to round out some of the big-name scoring. Zdeno Chara scored both of Slovakia's goals, including a 1-0 tally 66 seconds in that seemed to indicate good things for Slovakia, who will settle for silver. May 20
	2. Mike Knuble Active Mike Knuble is interested in playing in 2012-13. Knuble will be 40 on July 4th and he's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's coming off of a rough season, so there might not be a lot of demand for his services. May 14
	3. Joel Ward Active Joel Ward's four-minute penalty for high-sticking at the 19:38 mark of the third period of Game 5 was costly, as the New York Rangers scored two goals with him in the box to record a 3-2 victory in overtime. The Rangers tied the game with just seven seconds left in regulation before scoring 1:35 into the extra session. Ward, to his credit, spoke to the media after the game and voiced his disappointment. "It's tough when you let your team down," he said. "We were a few seconds away from winning, and it turns into a loss." The Rangers lead the series 3-2 now, with a chance to qualify for the third round of the postseason on Wednesday night. The Capitals have displayed plenty of resiliency during these playoffs and they'll have to rebound again to force Game 7. Ward has been a solid fourth-line player and has chipped in five points in 12 contests. He should be motivated to redeem himself when the series shifts back to Washington for Game 6. May 8
	4. Matt Hendricks Active For a guy who has bounced around for years, winger Matt Hendricks certainly has been making a name for himself in the post-season. Hendricks has excelled for the Washington Capitals, especially in Game 6 of their playoff series against the New York Rangers. He was credited with a game-high 11 hits, including several of the heavy variety, and had six shots over 32:05 of ice time. He also won 12 of 17 draws. He's good, teammate Brooks Laich says, because "he's a prick on the ice. You don’t want to play against a guy like that. You have to go through a lot to get the best of Matt Hendricks. He’s gonna compete, and he’s gonna do everything in his power to not let you do it." May 12
	5. Keith Aucoin Active Keith Aucoin wasn't at practice on Thursday because of the birth of his new son, Brayden. A team spokesman said, he is slated to be back with the team for Friday's game against the New Jersey Devils. Aucoin has one goal and two points in nine games with the Capitals this season, but we would like to congratulate on him on his growing family. Mar 1
D	1. Mike Green Active Mike Green, who is scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer, is optimistic about the Washington Capitals' future. Although the Capitals are in a position of control with Green, they might still allow him to slip through their fingers. The problem is that they need to give Green a qualifying offer of at least $5 million to prevent him from becoming an unrestricted free agent. Given Green's injury problems over the last two campaigns, that might be too rich for the Capitals. "That’s something that we’ll talk about, I’m sure, after things settle down here," Green said, "I’m excited to come back if that’s the game plan. That’s what I want, but we’ll see." He's definitely a bit of a gamble, but he's also one of the most offensively-gifted defensemen in the league. May 18
	2. Dennis Wideman Active Although Dennis Wideman is interested in re-signing with Washington, neither side seems to be in a rush to get anything done. "I haven’t talked to my agent yet about what’s going to happen," said Wideman. "Obviously, there’s a lot going on with the CBA. I’ll have a meeting with him in the next few weeks and see what’s going on." Wideman is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after completing his four-year/$15,750,000 contract. He had 11 goals and 46 points in 82 games and figures to be one of the most desirable blueliners if he hits the market. May 21
	3. John Carlson Active John Carlson will be a restricted free agent this summer. He didn't take that next step forward in 2011-12 and his play even regressed a little during what was a tough regular season for the Washington Capitals. Carlson dropped from 37 to 32 points in his sophomore year and his plus-minus rating dipped from a plus-21 to a minus-15. His goal production did get a slight bump, but he only ended up nine despite being credited with 152 shots. Carlson will be coming off his entry-level deal, which means he'll have a low qualifying offer, and not much in the way of negotiating power. He logs big minutes despite being 22 years old and should get himself back on track in 2012-13. May 23
	4. Roman Hamrlik Active Roman Hamrlik netted a goal in Washington's 2-1 loss Saturday night. The Capitals have been eliminated from the playoffs. Brooks Laich and Jason Chimera assisted on Hamrlik's goal. Alexander Semin recorded a team-high four shots on goal, but also finished the game with a minus-two rating. Matt Hendricks and Alex Ovechkin each recorded four hits for the Capitals. May 12
	5. Karl Alzner Active Karl Alzner and the Capitals want to keep their game simple when their semifinal series against the Rangers shifts to Washington for Game 3 on Wednesday night. "We've just got to remind ourselves: Don't get fancy. Don't try to make those extra plays. That is the hardest part of playing at home," Alzner said. "We've still got a lot of confidence at home. I think that's still where we play our best hockey. It'll really help, I think, against the Rangers. They're a good team on their ice. It'll be nice to get the crowd behind us so we can get a little bit more momentum." The 23-year-old defender has done an excellent job of shutting down the opposition's best players in the postseason thus far. Alzner has posted 15 hits, 23 blocks and a plus-1 rating in nine playoff games, while averaging 24:35 of ice time per contest. May 2
	6. Jeff Schultz Active The Capitals blocked an incredible 26 shots in their 3-2 win over the Rangers Saturday night. Jeff Schultz led the way with nine, two more than the entire New York team. If you are looking for a reason the Caps were able to defeat the Rangers Saturday, that's a pretty good place to start. May 6
	7. John Erskine Active John Erskine (lower body) appears to be ready to step back into Washington's lineup for Game 4 on Thursday night for the first time since Feb. 12. He skated alongside Dennis Wideman during Wednesday's practice and Jeff Schultz, who has played in the previous three games of the team's playoff series against Boston, remained out on the ice in Thursday morning's session after the regulars had left the surface. He had his knee scoped last month, but he isn't concerned with his conditioning and said that he just needs to let the game come to him should he return to active duty. Apr 19
	8. Dmitry Orlov Active Dmitri Orlov went after Carolina's Jeff Skinner on Tuesday night because he felt the former Calder Trophy winner slewfooted him. The incident occurred in the second period when the two players were chasing down a loose puck near the corner. Skinner said that a slewfoot was not his intention, but the Capitals were unhappy with the move. Orlov wasn't hurt on the play, but he took exception to it and racked up two minutes for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct for abuse of an official while trying to get at Skinner. The rookie defenseman also earned an assist in the contest. Both players could hear from the NHL for their conduct. Mar 7
	9. Tom Poti I.L. Tom Poti has been trying to rehab his ailing groin on his own this year, but he is considered doubtful to return to the team at all at this point. "Tom's been working at it and improving but I don't know if he'll ever get to the point where he can play again," GM George McPhee said Tuesday. "As I said in the summer, we weren't counting on it." Poti was placed on Washington's long-term injured list prior to this season and he hasn't played any games after he skated in just 21 contests in 2010-11. Jan 18
G	1. Braden Holtby Active Braden Holtby saved 29 of 31 shots in Washington's 2-1 loss in Game 7 of the second round. Holtby's playoff run is over, but he did a fantastic job with the Capitals. Barring an unexpected event, Holtby is poised to start the 2012-13 campaign on Washington's roster. He was a great prospect even before he made a name for himself in the playoffs and he looks like a very appealing gamble in next season's fantasy drafts. May 12
	2. Michal Neuvirth Active Michal Neuvirth (lower body) will serve as Braden Holtby's understudy on Saturday. "You need a lot of painkillers and try to get through the pain. That's what I'm trying to do," Neuvirth said. "Obviously it's not going to be 100 percent. This thing's got to heal up over the summer, and it is what it is." Even though Neuvirth is available, it's no surprise that the team is sticking with Holtby. Holtby has a 1.60 GAA and .953 save percentage in four playoff starts. Apr 20
	3. Tomas Vokoun Sidelined Tomas Vokoun isn't interested in playing in the KHL at this time. Vokoun's goal is to play in the NHL next season. The goaltending market can be fickle as there's obviously a limited number of starting jobs and we've seen even established veterans struggle to find a home on occasion. That's probably what motivated Vokoun to ink a one-year deal with Washington last summer. Still, there are teams looking for goaltending help and there's a better than even chance that Vokoun will find a team interested in employing him as a starter. May 25
	4. Dany Sabourin Active The Capitals recalled Dany Sabourin from Hershey of the AHL. Sabourin was called up a couple of times this season, though he did not play in an NHL game. The 31-year-old has appeared in 57 NHL games with the Flames, Penguins and Canucks. He was 18-12-5 with a 2.76 GAA for the Bears this season. May 1

C	1. Bryan Little Active Bryan Little was on the ice Monday morning and will play against Ottawa. His status was considered uncertain after he was seen going in for X-rays following an apparent injury on Saturday. However, he appears to be alright to continue playing. Little has three goals in his past five games and 42 points over 67 contests this season. Mar 26
	2. Nik Antropov Active Nik Antropov will not play in the World Hockey Championships for Kazakhstan. He has a hand injury that might require surgery and still is not over a knee injury which slowed him for the last month of the season. Apr 15
	3. Alexander Burmistrov Active Alexander Burmistrov's future with Winnipeg is still cloudy despite his agent denying claims that he has been offered a contract by a club in the KHL. There are reports that he is difficult to coach and that a year in the AHL may help him better develop his game. The 20-year-old forward has already played two seasons at the NHL level, so a demotion like that would probably not sit well if it happened. Burmistrov notched 13 goals and 15 assists in 76 games this past season. How he performs at training camp will likely decide how the Jets decide to deal with him. May 1
	4. Jim Slater Active Jim Slater will represent the United States at the World Championship next month. He was limited to 36 games in 2010-11 due to a concussion, but skated in 78 contests with the Jets this past season en route to being named as the team's nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy. Slater had a career-high 13 goals and 21 points in his first year in Winnipeg. Apr 11
LW	1. Andrew Ladd Active Andrew Ladd will head to Zurich on Thursday and meet up with the rest of Team Canada in Switzerland for some exhibition games before the World Championships start on May 4th. The tournament begins for the Canadian squad against Slovakia and games will be held in Helskini and Stockholm. "I'm excited to play some more hockey for sure," Ladd said Wednesday. "It's fun to be playing hockey at this time of year. Obviously we came up short with what we were trying to do (with the Jets), but this is another opportunity to play and to win." He finished the year with 28 goals and 50 points in 82 games with Winnipeg. Apr 25
	2. Evander Kane Active Evander Kane, who is slated to be a restricted free agent this summer, enjoyed playing his first year in Winnipeg and is open to staying with the organization. "We're going to have see what happens and sit down and talk with my agent," he said when asked about contract talks. "That's why I pay them the big money. There's a lot going on with the new CBA and all that kind of stuff." Kane also spoke glowingly about playing at the MTS Centre this campaign. The 20-year-old winger produced a personal best 30 goals and 57 points in 74 games during the 2011-12 campaign, so the Jets probably want to lock him up for the foreseeable future. Apr 9
	3. Tanner Glass Sidelined Tanner Glass sustained a broken foot in last Friday's game against Carolina. He won't play again this season. Glass concludes the year with five goals and 11 assists in 78 games, to go along with 246 hits and 73 penalty minutes. He is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Apr 3
	4. Antti Miettinen Active Antti Miettinen potted another two-goal game on Monday to give him four markers in his past five games. He went 34 games without scoring a goal before notching two against Carolina on Mar. 18. Miettinen presently has 10 points in 39 contests since joining the Jets off waivers from Europe, so he shouldn't be on your fantasy radar. Mar 28
RW	1. Blake Wheeler Active Blake Wheeler hasn't scored a goal in his past 11 games, but he contributed two more assists in Tuesday's comeback win over Florida. The helpers were his 45th and 46th of the season to give him 63 points in 78 contests. Wheeler has tallied seven assists during his goalless drought and he has remained upbeat despite sitting at 17 markers. "I'm going to play the same way I've been playing," he said prior to Tuesday's match against Florida. "Pretty much every game I've had four, five or six shots. You go through stretches where it just doesn't seem to go in the net. I don't think I'm doing anything differently. There were a couple games I wasn't happy with in that stretch, and from there I've picked it up. I'm trying to finish strong. It's going to be a long summer, so you want to go into it knowing that you left everything on the table." Apr 4
	2. Kyle Wellwood Sidelined Kyle Wellwood broke his left foot during Saturday's game. With so little time left in the season, that means that Wellwood's 2011-12 campaign is over. He had 18 goals and 47 points in 77 games this season. Apr 2
	3. Tim Stapleton Active Winnipeg Jets forward Tim Stapleton says he and his teammates will have fun tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos, who will be aiming for his 60th goal of the season. "With Stamkos coming in trying to get his 60th, that’s going to be pretty fun to watch, too," Stapleton said. "We owe it to the fans to come out and play our best."Winnipeg is on a three-game home losing streak for the first time this season. Apr 7
	4. Chris Thorburn Active Chris Thorburn returned to action Saturday against Tampa. He had missed the last three weeks with a lower-lower body injury but was able to fulfill his role as a fourth liner against the Lightning Saturday. Needless to say, Thorburn has no fantasy value. Apr 1
	5. Eric Fehr Sidelined Eric Fehr, who has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury, has no timetable for his return to the lineup. Coach Claude Noel said that Fehr underwent more tests on Tuesday, but his status remains cloudy. The Jets have only five games remaining on their regular-season schedule. Mar 29
D	1. Dustin Byfuglien Active Dustin Byfuglien is scheduled to have his boating charges decided by a jury trial on July 23. The Winnipeg blueliner is facing charges for boating while intoxicated, for initially refusing to take a blood or urine test, for boating without enough flotation devices and for boating without navigation lights. The incident in question occurred last Aug. 31 on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota. Apr 19
	2. Tobias Enstrom Active Tobias Enstrom scored his fifth goal of the season and added an assist in the Jets 5-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. Enstrom hasn't been as good as last season, where he put up 51 points, but he has been an adequate fantasy performer when he has been in the line-up. He isn't much of a goal scorer, good for 6-12 goals a season, but he is a brilliant playmaker that sees the ice extremely well. He is one of the best fantasy defensemen in the NHL when healthy, but this season hasn't been a good example of that. Mar 10
	3. Ron Hainsey Sidelined Ron Hainsey's status for Thursday's game on Long Island is unclear after he blocked a shot off his foot during Tuesday's match with Florida. The defenseman wasn't able to stay in the game and coach Claude Noel didn't know the X-ray results afterward. Consider him questionable for the time being. Apr 5
	4. Zach Bogosian Active Zach Bogosian had three assists in a 4-3 overtime win Friday night. Kyle Wellwood netted his 17th goal and registered his 29th assist of the season. Nik Antropov, Jim Slater, and Andrew Ladd each scored a goal for the Jets. Mar 30
	5. Randy Jones Sidelined Randy Jones (personal) and Ron Hainsey (lower body) won't play Thursday. Mark Flood and Grant Clitsome will suit up in their respective places on the back end for the Jets. Apr 5
	6. Mark Stuart Active Mark Stuart has been announced the winner of the Dan Snyder Memorial Award, which goes to the Jets player who embodies perseverance, dedication and hard work without reward or recognition, so that his team and teammates may succeed. The award was carried over from the Atlanta Thrashers and named after former NHLer Dan Snyder, who died in a car crash in 2003. Stuart was given the honor prior to Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay. The Winnipeg blueliner finished the 2011-12 campaign tied for eighth in the league with 182 blocked shots. Stuart also had 14 points and 98 penalty minutes in 80 games. Apr 8
	7. Grant Clitsome Active Grant Clitsome is expected to dress on Wednesday. He has watched the last three games as a healthy scratch. Clitsome has two assists and a minus-3 rating in six appearances with the Jets since being claimed off waivers from Columbus at the end of February. Mar 28
	8. Mark Flood Active Mark Flood (flu) isn't expected to play Saturday. Flood has three goals and six points in 24 games this season. He doesn't have any fantasy value in standard leagues. Jan 14
G	1. Ondrej Pavelec Active Ondrej Pavelec is not overly enthusiastic about playing for the Czech Republic in the upcoming World Hockey Championships. He is tired after starting in 68 games this season. The Czech head coach seemed to be under the impression that the Jets were putting pressure on Pavelec not to play, but that is not the case. Jet management is fully supportive of Pavelec's participation. It will be interesting to see if the Czech Hockey Federation will be able to put enough pressure on Pavelec to get him to play. Stay tuned. Apr 15
	2. Chris Mason Active Chris Mason was saddled with the loss Thursday night against the New York Islanders. A year ago, Mason was the ideal veteran netminder to have on board for the Thrahers. At the start of training camp, he was a year removed from leading the Blues into the playoffs, and was solid in the starting role the season prior. Unfortunately, his game fell apart last season with Atlanta, and at age 35 the temptation is to say he's fallen off a cliff. There's only a select few goalies 35-years-old and up who can still hold their own until they get pushed aside. He probably shouldn't be starting on anyone's fantasy roster. Apr 5

Depth Chart Glossary

G – Goalie	LW – Left Wing	RW – Right Wing	C – Center	D – Defenseman
** Note: An injured player maintains his spot on the depth chart unless he is out for the season or on the physically-unable-to-perform list. If he's out for the season, he moves to the bottom of the list. An S (Sidelined) tag will show if he is out for the week.

NHL Headlines

View All Headlines

More Headlines: NFL | MLB | NBA | NHL | GOLF | NAS | CFB

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days

1M. SmithNHL (1802)
2B. DubinskyNHL (1684)
3Z. PariseNHL (1610)
4J. JosefsonNHL (1398)
5B. PrustNHL (1331)

6H. LundqvistNHL (1209)
7R. LuongoNHL (1175)
8D. PennerNHL (1099)
9D. BrownNHL (1091)
10P. EliasNHL (1091)

Video Center

«
1
2
3
4
»

Megatron mashes in Detroit
Should Boston trade Youkilis?
Is Terrell Owens broke?
Will Tannehill boom or bust?
NFL Draft: Winners and losers
Can they live up to the hype?
Complete 1st Round Mock Draft
PFT's mock draft: Picks 29-32

Headlines

NHL Mock Draft 1.02
May 24

Gus Katsaros gives us the McKeen's Hockey version of the first round in next month's Draft.

More NHL Columns

NHL Headlines

NHL Links

2012 © NBC Sports Digital.
All Rights Reserved

Click Here!