Another Injury-Shortened Year For Latendresse: Guillaume Latendresse (concussion) finished the 2011-12 season with just 16 games played. He had nine points and a plus-six rating. (Updated 04/13/2012)
Injury Report
Concussion - (Updated - 12/16/11)
Fantasy Analysis
That's only 27 games in the last two seasons for Guillaume Latendresse, who's struggled with concussions and a groin injury this year, also had a variety of injuries (groin, hip, shoulder, abdomen) last year. The injury-prone winger certainly has talent, but it remains to be seen whether he can stay on the ice. However, he'll be only 25 at the start of next year, so there's still hope that Latendresse can resurrect his career. (Updated 04/13/2012).
12/14/2011 22:44 Best in the West: 'Hawks top Wild
Patrick Kane's goal in the second round of a shootout clinched the Chicago Blackhawks' fifth straight victory on the road, 4-3 over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday in a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference.
12/13/2011 23:44 Jets edge Wild, stay hot at home
Bryan Little scored a power-play goal with five minutes remaining in regulation, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.
12/11/2011 18:56 Shots on Goal: Stringing together backup goalies
It's been an interesting season so far for backup goalies. They're handy when you really need help, but could you string them together as part of a goalie plan in Fantasy? Peter Maingot asks and answers in his Shots on Goal.
The 24-year-old Latendresse should be looking forward to a new season because his last one was primarily spent on injured reserve. In fact, he missed all but 11 games as the result of abdomen and hip injuries that ultimately called for surgery. Latendresse is expected to be healthy for training camp, but his lack of speed makes him a questionable fit under the direction of new coach Mike Yeo. Health permitting, the young scorer could prove to be a decent pickup if the Wild find consistency within a revamped top-6 forward corps, but avoid squandering a high pick on the Quebec native come draft day. (Updated 10/4/11)
