News:Adam Burish's upper body injury has been classified as a broken hand, CSN Bay Area reports.
Analysis:Adam Burish has already been ruled out for the remainder of the second-round series against the Kings. While Burish maintained that he'd like to get on the ice at some point in the series, that seems unlikely to happen until he actually gets on the ice in practice, which he is not yet doing.
News:Adam Burish will miss the Sharks' second-round playoff series due to an upper body injury that he sustained in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Canucks, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.
Analysis:Adam Burish had just a goal, two assists and 25 penalty minutes in 46 games with San Jose this past season, so his injury is of more import to the team's right wing depth than it is to fantasy owners.
News:Adam Burish had an assist Tuesday night against Vancouver, along with three shots and a +1 rating.
Analysis:Adam Burish's offensive production has been anemic this year. He's not a big points guy, and he's having a slow year.
News:Adam Burish ended a 45-game goal-scoring drought with a shorthanded goal in the second period of Tuesday's shootout win over the Canucks.
Analysis: Both Adam Burish and Scott Gomez scored their first goals in roughly forever Tuesday, giving the Sharks some unexpected sources of offense on a night when their main guys didn't do anything. In his role as a depth-liner and killer of penalties, Burish has more value to the Sharks than he does in most fantasy formats.
News:Adam Burish has signed a four-year deal with San Jose worth approximately $1.8 million per season, reports Gord Miller of TSN.
Analysis: This versatile checker won't deliver high point totals, but he brings a tenacity to the ice that's hard to beat. He has changed his game from pure pugilist to tough winger and that will serve him well on the Sharks' third line. His fantasy upside is 15-20 points and 100 PIMs.
News:Adam Burish played just shy of 14 minutes in his return from an illness Thursday, getting held scoreless.
Analysis: The ice time was right around his season-average. He had one nice opportunity to score on a short-handed breakaway, but got stoned by Corey Crawford.
News:Adam Burish (illness) should be set to return for Thursday's matchup against the Blackhawks, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis:Adam Burish, who sat out Tuesday's win over the Canadiens, has been mostly a fantasy afterthought this season. He's managed just two points in his last 14 games, and has seen his ice time dwindle into the low double digits in February.
News:Adam Burish will miss Tuesday's game due to illness, the Stars' official site reports.
Analysis:Adam Burish had eight points in his first 16 games this season before suffering a hand injury that sent him to IR. Since returning, he's scored a mere six points in 37 games.
News: The Blackhawks might be interested in bringing back the Stars' Adam Burish, according to the Daily Herald.
Analysis: The Blackhawks are trolling around for player or players that could give them some spark and muscle and Adam Burish might be the guy. Burish was part of Chicago's Stanley Cup run a couple of years ago, but was dispatched because of salary cap problems.
News:Adam Burish (hand) will make his return against Philadelphia on Wednesday, Dallas Morning News writer Mike Heika reports.
Analysis:Adam Burish had eight points in 16 games before suffering the injury, which is a pace that's significantly faster than any other year in his career (his career-high point total is 14 over 63 games). Still, if you're hoping to keep riding that wave, it looks like Wednesday is when you can put him back in the lineup.
News:Adam Burish (hand) was practicing with his teammates Sunday, Mark Stepneski of ESPN Dallas reports.
Analysis: He should return to action this week, and it's worth noting that he was contributing at a 40-point pace prior to suffering the injury.
News: Stars coach Glen Gulutzan has said that Adam Burish (hand) has resumed skating and shooting pucks and is moving forward in his recovery, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Analysis:Adam Burish has missed 10 games since breaking his hand while blocking a shot against Florida, and Gulutzan said Burish was about 10 days behind teammate Adam Goligoski, who was out for 11 games with a broken thumb but played Thursday against San Jose. The Stars will continue to update Burish's progress throughout the week, but this is definitely a step in the right direction.
News:Adam Burish has been placed on the IR with a hand injury, the Stars' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis:Adam Burish was hit in the hand by a puck in Tuesday's loss. The injury will cost him at least a week, but no details have come out on the specific length of recovery.
News:Adam Burish (hand) was injured after being hit by a puck in Tuesday's loss to Florida, ESPN Dallas reports.
Analysis: No news on Adam Burish's status has been given, but the Stars plan on giving an update later on Wednesday.
News:Adam Burish was elevated to the Mike Ribeiro-led line in Wednesday's practice, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis:Adam Burish potted a goal skating briefly on that line several games back, and it looks like he might get a look there for Friday's tilt against Colorado.
News: After missing the team's opener with a groin injury, Adam Burish was back on the ice for Saturday's loss to the Blackhawks.
Analysis:Adam Burish looked to be fully recovered as he logged 13 minutes, two seconds of ice time, recorded an assist on Vernon Fiddler's second period goal and was handed a 10-minute misconduct after a feisty end to the third period.
News:Adam Burish (groin) has been ruled out of the season opener Friday but should play Saturday, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Those looking for potential points on a light schedule night Friday will need to look elsewhere.
Stars' Burish Questionable For Friday, Probable For Saturday
News:Adam Burish is questionable for Friday but probable for Saturday, the Dallas Morning News' Stars Blog reports.
Analysis: According to head coach Glen Gulutzan, Adam Burish is, "a real probable for Saturday", but "Whether he gets in tomorrow (Friday) or not, I don't know".
News:Adam Burish (groin) skated Wednesday, according to the Stars' official Twitter feed. Said Burish following practice: "I felt really good today and we will see how tomorrow goes."
Analysis: The gritty Adam Burish is still iffy for Friday's opener against Chicago, but if he can skate again Thursday we'll consider him probable.
News: Burish was back on the ice Thursday in a win over Colorado after missing the last 11 games. He skated just 7:27.
Analysis: Burish is an important depth guy for the Stars, so we're sure they're glad to have him back, but your fantasy team likely won't find a lot of use for him.
News: Burish (leg) practiced Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: It's still looking as if he's no better than questionable for Thursday's game against Colorado.
News: Burish (leg) won't play against San Jose on Thursday, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Burish has been considered day-to-day for a while now, and there still isn't a specific return target in mind.
News: Burish (leg) did some light skating Friday without equipment, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Burish will not play Saturday against Nashville and will be listed as day-to-day beyond that. Dallas' next game is Tuesday against Phoenix.
News: Burish (lower body) has yet to resume skating, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: It sounds as if the Stars are going to give Burish an extended break in hopes to healing the aches and pains that have resulted in him being in and out of the lineup in recent weeks.
News: Burish (lower body) won't play against Philadelphia on Saturday, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: That's four games missed for Burish, and due to an injury that he had played with previously. Given that he was able to play through it recently (though it likely limited his effectiveness), hopefully his return isn't too far off.
News: Burish (lower body) will not play against the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Analysis: He's been bothered since blocking a shot a few weeks ago and will now miss his third straight game. The Stars are missing at least forwards Burish and Loui Eriksson at a crucial point of the season, and this is after dealing James Neal near the trade deadline.
News: Burish (lower body) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Sharks, reports the Dallas Morning News.
Analysis: Burish has been playing through pain caused by a blocked shot a few weeks ago. The team is sitting him down so he can finally get healthy. Consider him day-to-day.
News: Burish (lower body) won't play against Los Angeles on Sunday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Consider Burish day-to-day, though it sounds like he could miss time beyond this. He had been playing through pain after blocking a shot several weeks ago, and the team is shutting him down to get him fully healthy.
News: Burish left Friday's game against the Wild in the second period with a lower body injury, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: He played just 7:41 prior to departing. Stars head coach Marc Crawford said that Burish's removal was precautionary, but he'll still undergo further examination Saturday.
News: Burish skated 13:10 in his return to the lineup Thursday in Detroit and went plus-1 with 14 PIM, including a game misconduct.
Analysis: Guess his face was feeling good enough for him to mix it up with Johan Franzen. Burish is a quality contributor of penalty minutes when healthy.
News: Burish (face) said he hopes to return Thursday against the Red Wings, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Burish, a former Wisconsin Badger, reportedly skated with the cage he had worn in his college days. He's been out since February 3, when he sustained an injury to his face, following a fight with defenseman Andrew Ference of the Bruins.
News: Burish (face) hopes to return in about two weeks, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The injury is a disappointing development for Burish, who was having a career year before the injury hit. Still, the 11 points he had in 52 games isn't enough to make him a fantasy factor in most scenarios.
News: Burish (face) was placed on injured reserve by the Stars retroactive to Thursday Feb. 3, the Stars' official site reports.
Analysis: Burish received the injury to his face in a fight with Bruins' defenseman Andrew Ference. He was able to continue playing after the injury, and he even recorded an assist before swelling in his eye forced him to leave the game. Burish has recorded seven goals and four assists in 52 games this season, and will be replaced in Francis Wathier until he is able to return to action.
News: Burish left Thursday's game in the second period with a possible facial fracture following a first period fight.
Analysis: The good news is that Burish was able to continue to play, and even picked up a second period assist, following the fight before the eye was too swollen to continue. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Stars' Burish Shakes Off Foot Injury, Picks Up Two Points
News: Burish took a shot off the foot in Monday's game, but was able to play Thursday against Edmonton and recorded an assist on Jamie Benn's game-opening goal as well as an empty-netter with one second left.
Analysis: You won't see a lot of multi-point nights from Burish, who's primarily known for his hitting and defense.
News: Burish (foot) was able to skate Thursday and will likely play against the Oilers, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Dallas' third line has some scoring punch with Steve Ott and either Jamie Benn or Jamie Langenbrunner, but it's a busy night in the NHL for those in daily leagues; take a deep look at the waiver wire before you decide on Burish.
News: Burish (foot) is day-to-day.
Analysis: He took a shot off the foot in Monday's game but was able to travel with the team for games against Edmonton and Calgary the next two nights. Whether he's able to play or not remains to be seen.
News: Burish skated on line with Mike Ribeiro and Brenden Morrow during Saturday's game, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Burish didn't record a point, but was generally praised for his play on that line. He figures to skate on that line again following the release of Jonathan Cheechoo.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Blackhawks RW Adam Burish will make his season debut Wednesday after finally recovering from preseason knee surgery. "I'm going to go out there and I'm going to run around and stir it up a little bit out there for sure," Burish said.
Analysis: Burish knows what he's on the ice for, and so should Fantasy owners. His value lies only in super-deep leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Sidelined all season by a knee injury, Blackhawks RW Adam Burish has been activated from injured reserve.
Analysis: When healthy, Burish is merely a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The Daily Herald reports that Blackhawks RW Adam Burish practiced for the first time Tuesday since his knee surgery on Sept. 25. Burish is still likely a month away from returning.
Analysis: When healthy, Burish is merely a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM. Don't concern yourself too much about his progress.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks RW Adam Burish, out since suffering a serious knee injury in his first preseason game, has been skating every other day for three weeks and expects to return to the lineup in March. He doesn't know where he'll fit in then, with the fourth line of Ben Eager, Colin Fraser and Tomas Kopecky jelling the past month. "They don't pay me to (decide where he'll fit in)," Burish said. "I haven't thought about it. I don't worry about it. I just think I'm going to come back and make a difference. I'll give this team a spark when it needs it."
Analysis: As encouraging as it is to see Burish back up on skates, he still is several weeks away from playing. The Blackhawks are winning without him, so there is no urgency to rush Burish back into action. He is merely a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when active.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks RW Adam Burish, who provided plenty of energy last season as a fourth-line wing, is skating again after undergoing knee surgery in the preseason. "He's been doing light skating for over a week now, but not with coaches," coach Joel Quenneville said. "He's been doing a good job and working hard at it."
Analysis: As encouraging as it is to see Burish back up on skates, he still isn't expected to return until March. The Blackhawks are winning without him, so there is no urgency to rush Burish back into action. He is merely a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when active.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish will be out for six months following surgery on his right knee. Burish suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a preseason game Sunday against Minnesota. He said the team expects Burish to make a complete recovery.
Analysis: The 26-year-old Burish has 309 penalty minutes, 10 goals and seven assists in 156 regular-season games over the last three years with Chicago. He would have been just a flier in leagues that reward PIM, but now he can be ignored in all formats. With this injury, 22-year-old RW Jack Skille will see a rise in his Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks forward Adam Burish had mixed emotions about the switch in general managers from Dale Tallon to Stan Bowman. "I was close to Dale. He gave me an opportunity," Burish said. "But Stan will be great. He's a sharp, sharp man."
Analysis: Burish has played his first two full NHL seasons since 2007-08, so it's not hard to see why he feels he owes Tallon plenty of gratitude. However, Bowman isn't going to run Burish out of the lineup. Coach Joel Quenneville will still find plenty of ways to get the enforcer active. Burish remains just a flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The refs made sure Blackhawks RW Adam Burish paid for his actions during Sunday's game against the Canucks. Burish was involved in one of many fights that broke out at the 5:50 mark of the third period. But aside from getting hit with a fighting major, Burish received three minor roughing calls and a game misconduct.
Analysis: Burish has missed some time this season due to injury, but when he has been out on the ice, he primarily acts as a checking-line forward. While he is way off his pace of 214 penalty minutes from 2007-08, Burish still passes a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish scored a goal and finished at plus-1 in 9:10 of ice time Wednesday against the Ducks. Burish scored for Chicago 3:07 in, pushing the puck past Jonas Hiller during a scramble in front of the net. The goal was his third -- all coming in January.
Analysis: Burish has changed his role somewhat in January, taking on more of an offensive role instead his enforcer ways. Chicago would like two-way play from Burish and for him not to take a lot of silly penalties. But he is still more of a checking-line presence and best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish scored in Saturday's loss to the Predators and now has four points in his last three games.
Analysis: Burish is usually nothing more than a checking-line forward for Chicago and one of their top enforcers. He remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM, even with this nice play of late.
News: Blackhawks LW Adam Burish scored his first goal of the season and added two assists in Tuesday's win over the Coyotes. He was plus-4 for the game.
Analysis: Burish is usually nothing more than a checking-line forward for Chicago and one of their top enforcers. Burish remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish returned after missing 16 games because of a broken toe.
Analysis: Burish is without a point in 19 games this season, but he has managed to rack up 49 penalty minutes. He is nothing more than a checking-line forward for Chicago and one of their top enforcers. Burish remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: The Blackhawks have activated RW Adam Burish from injured reserve.
Analysis: Burish is without a point in 19 games this season, but he has managed to rack up 49 penalty minutes. He is nothing more than a checking-line forward for Chicago and one of their top enforcers. Burish remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Blackhawks RW Adam Burish practiced Monday for the first time since breaking the big toe on his right foot in late November. "I've been dying for this for a while," Burish said. "I skated all week by myself, and that's never a whole lot of fun. It was good to come back and see the guys and be able to get on the ice again."
Analysis: Burish is without a point in 19 games this season, but he has managed to rack up 49 penalty minutes. He is nothing more than a checking-line forward for Chicago and one of their top enforcers. Burish remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish (ankle) did not return to the lineup Wednesday against the Ducks. He has missed the last four games and is questionable heading into Saturday against the Red Wings.
Analysis: Burish is still without a point in 19 games this season, but he has managed to rack up 49 penalty minutes. He is nothing more than a checking-line forward for Chicago and one of their top enforcers. Burish remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks RW Adam Burish is out because of an ankle injury suffered when he took a hit in practice Tuesday. He is wearing a boot on his right foot and has missed the last three games. He is questionable for Wednesday against the Ducks.
Analysis: Burish is still without a point in 19 games this season, but he has managed to rack up 49 penalty minutes. He is nothing more than a checking-line forward for Chicago and one of their top enforcers. Burish remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy. He is an injury-risk start Week 9 (Dec. 1-7).
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish spent just 9:52 on the ice Monday against the Avalanche and spent 17 minutes in the penalty box. He was first sent off for fighting in the second period with Cody McLeod and then logged 12 penalty minutes in the third for roughing and a game misconduct.
Analysis: Burish doesn't have a point in 12 games this season, but has totaled 44 penalty minutes. He has two major penalties and two game misconducts. Burish is nothing more than an enforcer for the Blackhawks and high-end Fantasy option strictly in leagues that reward for PIM.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish was a busy man Wednesday against the Coyotes as he was hit with three roughing penalties and a game misconduct. He totaled 16 penalty minutes and now has 20 in four games.
Analysis: Burish had 214 penalty minutes in his first full NHL season in 2007-08 and he is already creating trouble again in 2008-09. Although he has no major penalties, Burish has spent plenty of time in the penalty box. He remains a high-end Fantasy option strictly in leagues that reward for PIM.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish did not record a point for the seventh straight game Sunday against the Avalanche, but managed his 12th major penalty when he dropped gloves with Cody McLeod in the first period.
Analysis: Burish now has totaled 144 penalty minutes during the 2007-08 season. Burish is an emerging enforcer in the NHL and only has Fantasy value in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish scored for the first time in 49 games this season Tuesday when he found the back of the net in a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Analysis: Burish is known more for his enforcing abilities than his scoring prowess. He is fourth in the league in penalty minutes this season with 120, despite only being in the box twice in the last 10 games. He remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Chicago rookie RW Adam Burish, the 282nd overall pick in the 2002 draft, is one of three forwards in the league who have played at least 38 games without scoring a goal this season. The others are Atlanta C Jim Slater and Rangers LW Ryan Hollweg. Burish entered Friday averaging 12 minutes, 23 seconds of ice time, Slater 8:55 and Hollweg 8:31.
Analysis: Burish does have three assists in his career and all have come since mid-December. He is still far more valuable as an enforcer for the Blackhawks than scorer. He remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish kicked off the new year with 24 penalty minutes Tuesday against the Kings. He totaled four penalties in the third period. He was hit with a two-minute roughing call, then a 10-minute game misconduct, followed by a two-minute penalty for high-sticking and another 10-minute game misconduct.
Analysis: Burish has all three of his career points since mid-December, but don't get excited just yet. He is still far more valuable as an enforcer for the Blackhawks than scorer. He remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blackhawks RW Adam Burish tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during Sunday's game against the Kings. He now has two of his three assists this season in his last four games.
Analysis: Burish has all three of his career points since mid-December, but don't get excited just yet. He is still far more valuable as an enforcer for the Blackhawks than scorer. He remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Adam Burish, who's been a winger on the first, third and fourth lines and also is a top penalty-killer, will assume Keyvn Adams' (knee) spot as the fourth-line center. He played that position at the University of Wisconsin and occasionally at Norfolk (AHL) last season.
Analysis: Burish still has zero points in 25 career games, but has racked up 34 penalty minutes this season. Burish will skate with Martin Lapointe and Sergei Samsonov, but is still not worth using outside of leagues that reward for penalty minutes.
News: The Sports XChange reports: Adam Burish has moved up to the first line, joining Robert Lang and Jason Williams. Head coach Denis Savard likes Burish's willingness to battle for loose pucks along the boards. He had been on the third line.
Analysis: Burish still had only one shot on goal Wednesday against Dallas. The second-year player out of Wisconsin has yet to pick up a point this season, but has spent 23 minutes in the penalty box. Burish is a good, young player, but still needs to find his niche in the NHL. For now, leave him available on the free-agent list.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks coach Denis Savard calls RW Adam Burish "our most consistent player," and he's used him on three lines at one time or another. The only line he hasn't played on is the second, which is set with Tuomo Ruutu, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.
Analysis: Burish, the second-year player out of Wisconsin, has yet to pick up a point this season, but has spent nine minutes in the penalty box. Burish is a good, young player, but still needs to find his niche in the NHL. Ignore him in Fantasy leagues until further notice.
News: RW Adam Burish, C Michal Handzus (knee), C Mikael Holmqvist (shoulder), D Jim Vandermeer (ankle) and D James Wisniewski (knee) all finished on injured reserve in the 2006-07 season.
Analysis: Burish was scoreless with a minus-4 rating in nine games before his injury. The former University of Wisconsin standout is still a nice long-term keeper prospect despite the uninspiring performance in 2006-07.
News: The Chicago Sun-Times reports Burish was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday due to an infected elbow.
Analysis: Burish was only able to skate in one game after his recall from Norfolk of the AHL on Jan. 9. He is only worth a look in all larger long-term keeper Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: RW Rene Bourque (ankle), RW Adam Burish (elbow) and D Jassen Cullimore (shoulder) missed Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Burish remains day to day. When healthy, he is only worth considering in long-term dynasty Fantasy pools.
News: Adam Burish missed his second straight game on Sunday against the Wild due to an elbow injury.
Analysis: Burish is considered day to day. The former University of Wisconsin product is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: The Chicago Blackhawks sent D Cam Barker, W Dave Bolland and W Adam Burish to Norfolk of the AHL.
Analysis: Each of three players have a bright future in the NHL, but right now they are only worth a roster spot in long-term keeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Rookie Fs Matt Keith and Adam Burish were Chicago's healthy scratches for Thursday's game against the Predators.
Analysis: Neither of the two rookies are worth using in weekly Fantasy leagues right now, although they remain solid pickups in long-term keeper formats.
News: Adam Burish has won a roster spot with the Chicago Blackhawks. He posted two assists and a plus-2 rating in four exhibition games.
Analysis: Burish was a vital cog in the University of Wisconsin's National Championship team in 2005-06, posting nine goals and 24 assists for the Badgers. He is a worth a look in larger Fantasy leagues which allow keepers, but don't use him in seasonal leagues unless he fires out to a quick start.
