Penguisn' Michalek Has Hip Procedure: Zbynek Michalek underwent successful hip surgery Wednesday, the Penguins' official site reports. (Updated 05/10/2012)
Injury Report
Hip - (Updated - 5/10/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Zbynek Michalek is expected to be ready for the start of training camp next season, though after a campaign that saw him record just 13 points in 62 games, his status is of more import to the Pens' blue line depth than it is to fantasy owners. (Updated 05/10/2012).
04/01/2012 15:35 Flyers rally, close on Pens in East race
Jakub Voracek scored twice in the third period to break open a tight game and lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
Michalek led Pittsburgh in blocked shots with 149 (in 73 games) and that's where most of his fantasy value lies. After missing the first month or so with a shoulder injury, the former Coyotes defenseman made the transition to Pens' coach Dan Bylsma's system and improved as the season progressed. Pittsburgh was so desperate at the point late in the season that Michalek got his chance. He's scored between 17 and 28 points in each of his six NHL campaigns, and figures to fall within that range once again in 2011-12. (Updated 10/4/11)
