News:David Krejci notched two assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Leafs.
Analysis:David Krejci, who racked up 33 points in 47 regular season games, has taken things to the next level in the playoffs, while centering a line featuring Nathan Horton and a rejuvenated Milan Lucic. The B's slick playmaker now has five goals and a league-high 13 points in seven postseason game to date.
News:David Krejci delivered a hat trick -- including the game-winning goal in overtime -- in Wednesday's Game 4 against Toronto.
Analysis: He's been an absolute force for the Bruins during the series, picking up 10 points in the first four contests. David Krejci and the Bruins will look to close out the series at home Friday in Game 5.
News:David Krejci scored an empty-net goal and added two assists against the Maple Leafs on Monday. He also was a plus-3 and had two penalty minutes.
Analysis:David Krejci has started the playoffs in excellent fashion, as he already has seven points in a mere three games and is a plus-5.
News:David Krejci scored a goal and two assists in Wednesday's 4-1 playoff opening win against the Leafs.
Analysis: It's an encouraging sign that David Krejci, who had a quiet April, got things going in the Bruins' playoff opener. The slick playmaker racked up just three points in his last 13 regular season games, but note that he led the NHL in playoff scoring (23 points in 25 games) during Boston's 2010-11 Stanley Cup run.
News: For the second straight game, David Krejci picked up a goal and an assist -- this time, in Tuesday's win over Ottawa.
Analysis: While he's been a little streaky, it's hard to complain about Krecji's 30 points in 34 games this year. He's a solid play in most every format.
News:David Krejci scored the game-winning goal and added an assist against the Sabres on Sunday.
Analysis:David Krejci's goals are down this season - he only has eight in 33 games - but he has 28 points in total and is a plus-4.
News:David Krejci saw 19:39 worth of ice time in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Senators. He had missed one game after taking a slapper to his right leg on Sunday.
Analysis:David Krejci, who admits that his leg is still sore, was visibly less than 100 percent Thursday, but he still managed three shots in the game, while displaying his usual nifty playmaking skills. Look for the center's skating to get crisper by the game, as his injury continues to subside.
News:David Krejci (knee) skated with the team Thursday in Ottawa.
Analysis:David Krejci, who skated for the first time since leaving Sunday's game against the Penguins, remains a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Senators.
News:David Krejci (knee) will play in Thursday's game against the Senators, the Boston Globe's Fluto Shinzawa reports.
Analysis:David Krejci will return to the lineup after missing one game. Ryan Spooner is also playing, leaving Rich Perveley as the odd man out against Ottawa.
News:David Krejci (knee) is a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Senators, Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:David Krejci is evidently feeling much better after missing Tuesday's game against the Jets, so it looks like we could see him play Thursday and if not, then probably Saturday against the Leafs.
News:David Krejci (knee) skated with Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton during the Bruins' Thursday morning skate.
Analysis: That certainly bodes well for David Krejci's chances of play Thursday against the Senators, but we'll await confirmation one way or the other on that front later in the day. If Krejci returns, then the Bruins will likely scratch either Jay Pandolfo or Ryan Spooner.
News:David Krejci's (knee) status for Thursday's game against the Senators is uncertain, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:David Krejci -- who took a puck to the knee Sunday -- has been riding the stationary bike, which is a good sign, but given that he was spotted walking with a slight limp Tuesday, we wouldn't be surprised if he sat out Thursday's game. Fortunately for the Bruins, 21-year-old Ryan Spooner filled in capably for Krejci on a line with Nathan Horton and Milan Lucic in Tuesday's loss to the Jets.
News:David Krejci (knee) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Bruins coach Claude Julien said after Tuesday's morning skate that David Krejci was feeling better after taking a puck to the knee Sunday, but he is apparently still too sore to take the ice. Consider Krejci questionable for the Bruins' next game Thursday against the Senators.
News:David Krejci did not suffer a fracture when he was hit on the right knee by a slap shot Sunday, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: As a result, David Krejci is day-to-day heading into Tuesday's game against the Jets. With his status for that contest unclear, the Bruins have recalled Ryan Spooner from AHL Providence, but the good news here is that Krejci appears to have avoided a serious injury and hopefully won't miss much, if any, action.
News:David Krejci -- who took a slap shot off his right knee Sunday -- was among the nine Bruins to sit out Monday's practice, weei.com reports.
Analysis: For most of that group, it was simply a rest day after three games in four days, but David Krejci is legitimately day-to-day, with his status for Tuesday's game against the Jets unclear. If he is unable to go, there has been speculation that the Bruins might recall Ryan Spooner.
News:David Krejci -- who took a slap shot off his right knee Sunday -- was spotted walking out of the Bruins' locker room under his own power afterward, albeit with a slight limp, the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Moreover, the report adds that there were no visible signs of a brace on David Krejci's knee, so while the Bruins have yet to issue a full update on the center's status, there's appears to be hope that he avoided a serious injury.
Bruins' Krejci Expected To Travel With Team To Winnipeg
News: It looks like David Krejci, who absorbed a slap shot on his right knee Sunday, will travel with the Bruins to Winnipeg, where the team plays Tuesday.
Analysis: That said, the Bruins did not provide an immediate update on David Krejci's status after Sunday's game, so we'll consider him day-to-day for now.
News:David Krejci was helped off the ice Sunday after taking a slap shot off his right knee.
Analysis: There's no doubt that the Johnny Boychuck slapper that David Krejci absorbed caused the center some pain, but the hope is obviously that it's something he will be able to shake off sooner rather than later. More details as they are available.
News:David Krejci scored a goal and two assists in Saturday's win over the Capitals.
Analysis: The B's slick playmaker now has seven goals and 24 points in 26 games, good for a share in the team's scoring lead with Patrice Bergeron.
News:David Krejci picked up a pair of assists in Tuesday's OT loss to the Caps.
Analysis: He's been super-consistent with his offensive game, going scoreless only five times in 20 games thus far. That adds up to a nice season, with David Krejci contributing across the board offensively while winning lots of faceoffs -- 12 of 18 Tuesday and more than 57 percent on the year.
News:David Krejci notched a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Montreal.
Analysis:David Krejci now has nine points in as many games, a scoring pace the nifty playmaker is capable of maintaining as the NHL's lockout-shortened season progresses.
News:David Krejci, who was a given a maintenance day Monday, returned to practice Tuesday.
Analysis: The nifty playmaker checks in with seven points in eight games to date, a mark that currently makes David Krejci the balanced Bruins' scoring leader.
News: Coach Claude Julien said that David Krejci was a given a maintenance day Monday and "should be on the ice" Tuesday, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis:David Krejci was given a maintenance day this past Friday before seeing 20:47 worth of ice time Saturday, so while it's possible that that the playmaking center is a tad nicked up, his status for Wednesday's game against the Canadiens does not appear to be in any jeopardy.
News: Krejic was given a maintenance day and did not skate with teammates for Friday's practice, the Boston Herald reports. Krejic will be in the lineup Saturday against Toronto.
Analysis: The Bruins' top-line center has two goals and five assists through the season's first seven games.
News:David Krejci picked up an assist in 17:38 worth of ice time in the Bruins' 3-1 win over Rangers on Saturday.
Analysis: Though he was robbed of a goal Saturday by Henrik Lundqvist, David Krejci, in his role centering Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton while seeing ample power play time, will have plenty of scoring opportunities and is a threat to maintain a point-per-game mark in the NHL's shortened season.
News: In his stint abroad during the NHL lockout, David Krejci finished with 27 points (16 goals, 11 assists) in 24 games for Pardubice of the Czech league.
Analysis: It's expected that David Krejci will begin training camp on a line with bruiser Milan Lucic and sniper Nathan Horton, an assignment that carries point-per-game potential if the crafty Krejci can stay healthy and improve on his consistency.
News:David Krejci is close to signing with Pardubice of the Czech league, the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis:David Krejci, a native of the Czech Republic, will look to stay sharp with Pardubice while the NHLPA looks to reach an agreement with the owners. Krejci totaled 62 points with the Bruins last season.
Coach Julien: Bruins' Krejci (Neck) Will Play Saturday
News:David Krejci (neck) will suit up for Game 2 against the Capitals on Saturday, the Washington Post reports.
Analysis:David Krejci is dealing with a neck issue, and his absence from Friday morning's practice prompted concern about his playing status for Saturday. Claude Julien quelled all concerns, saying Krejci is "fine." Expect Krejci to be used as he normally would be on Saturday.
Bruins' Krejci Absent From Friday Morning Practice
News:David Krejci did not participate in Friday's practice, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It is not known whether or not David Krejci is banged up, but with no injury disclosed, assume he is just receiving rest. Krejci is still expected to be in Boston's lineup for Game 2 against Washington on Saturday.
News:David Krejci scored twice in a 6-3 win over the Islanders on Saturday. The game was his third two-point game in a row.
Analysis: The win put the Bruins two games away from clinching the division. David Krejci has three goals in his last two games and 23 on the season. He ranks 73rd in goals and 44th in assists this season.
News: Krecji posted two assists in Tuesday's win over Tampa Bay, giving him five helpers over the last five games.
Analysis: Krecji has his highest goal total in three seasons but continues to rake in the assists. He might not a make a run at 60 points, but Krecji is a solid source of secondary scoring.
News:David Krejci scored two goals in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Penguins, his 19th and 20th markers of the season.
Analysis:David Krejci, who took five shots in the game, has picked up the pace of late, notching nine points in his last seven games. While the Bruins are scuffling some as a group these days, the trio of Krejci, Milan Lucic and Tyler Seguin has been a bright spot for the team.
News:David Krejci scored three goals, including the game-winner in overtime, in Thursday's 4-3 win over New Jersey.
Analysis:David Krejci had been mired in a slump that had seen him score just two points in 13 games, but he found instant chemistry Thursday back at center, flanked by the bruising Milan Lucic and speedy Tyler Seguin. The trio showed plenty of spark Thursday and figures to stick together for the time being, with continued production from Krejci not unlikely.
News:David Krejci scored the game-winning goal Saturday over Ottawa. It was just his second goal and third point in his last 14 games.
Analysis: Maybe this will spark something; maybe it won't. But he deserves to be stapled to your bench right now. He just isn't contributing.
News:David Krejci finished a plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blues and though he did not record a point, his hit on Blues defenseman Kris Russell sparked the Bruins' second goal.
Analysis: While David Krejci earns his keep as a playmaker and his long-term future remains as a center, he skated as a right winger Wednesday, helping fill the void created by injuries to Nathan Horton and Rich Peverley. With Chris Kelly working at center and Milan Lucic on the left wing, the reconfigured trio displayed some solid chemistry which could foreshadow an upcoming Krejci resurgence.
News:David Krejci skated on the right wing at Tuesday's practice on the Bruins' No. 2 line, with Chris Kelly at center and Milan Lucic on the left wing, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The Bruins are down their top two right wings and David Krejci has been slumping, so this is a move that could pay some dividends if coach Claude Julien elects to deploy the reconfigured trio Wednesday against the Blues.
News:David Krejci's streak without recording a point in February was extended to seven games in Wednesday's shootout win over the Canadiens.
Analysis:David Krejci, who is minus-7 in that span, is bound to break out soon, and in fact it looked like he had beat Carey Price with a shot Wednesday, only to see the puck hit the post. Krejci obviously misses his concussed teammate, Nathan Horton, but he simply has too much talent and playmaking ability to stay cold.
News:David Krejci is slated to center Benoit Pouliot and Jordan Caron on the Bruins' third line Wednesday against the Sabres, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Chris Kelly has moved up to the first line to center Milan Lucic and Rich Peverley. David Krejci is too talented to bury on the third line for long, but with Nathan Horton out, the Bruins have been forced to juggle their forward lines.
News:David Krejci picked up an assist in Saturday's loss to Carolina. The point extended his scoring streak to 11 games and 16 points (five goals, 11 assists).
Analysis: His early-season slump isn't even visible in the rear-view mirror anymore. You know what to do.
News: Krecji's assist in Thursday's win over Montreal extended a points streak to 10 games.
Analysis: Few pivots in the league have been as productive the last four weeks as Krecji. Boston is scoring goals at a ridiculous pace of late, save for Thursday, and Krecji has five goals and 10 assists over those 10 games. David Krejci's recent run of form has him with 32 points in 37 games.
News:David Krejci scored a goal and picked up a pair of assists in Thursday's 9-0 win over the Flames.
Analysis:David Krejci's total of 28 points in 34 games (including nine goals) isn't all that impressive, but the B's slick playmaker has heated up of late and now has seven points in his last three games, while also riding a seven-game point scoring streak.
News:David Krejci set up both Boston goals in a 4-2 loss to Dallas on Saturday night.
Analysis: He's riding a five-game point streak in which he has two goals and four assists. He started very slowly this year. But if you eliminate his first eight games, David Krejci has 22 points in the next 24 games. He has been rather streaky but his owner may still be frustrated by his overall numbers. You may be able to get him at 85 cents on the dollar.
News:David Krejci posted his first goal in seven games with a tally in Monday's 3-2 win against Montreal.
Analysis:David Krejci has four points in the last five games with 19 points on the season. His goal totals may seem down, but they are in line with his numbers the last two seasons. Boston has several players with numbers similar to Krejci's.
News:David Krejci stretched his scoring streak to three games and six points with a goal and an assist in Saturday's win over Toronto.
Analysis: He has two goals and four assists in those three games. There are still moments when he floats a bit but right now, he and his linemates Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton are ripping it up. Be sure to take advantage.
News:David Krejci has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Bruins, the Boston Globe reports. According to ESPN, his new deal averages $5.25 million per season.
Analysis: Overall, David Krejci is off to a somewhat slow start, with 13 points in 20 games, though he did rack up a goal and two assists Wednesday against the Leafs. In the grand scheme of things, the 25-year-old has already demonstrated the patience, soft hands and vision of an elite playmaker and he does have 100-point upside, though his modest start probably precludes that from happening this season. In any case, as Wednesday's contest demonstrated, Krejci's game is capable of catching fire at any time and perhaps he is about to embark on one of his hot streaks.
News: Krecji snapped a goal drought of over three weeks with a goal and two assists in Wednesday's win over Toronto.
Analysis: Krecji had been incredibly quiet in November, enduring a five-game points drought earlier in the month. Krecji has five points in the last four games, but has been streaky during his career.
News:David Krejci had two assists and an empty-net goal Monday in a win over the Islanders.
Analysis: After a slow start, David Krejci has two goals and four assists in his last two games. It would appear that Krejci may be getting back on track.
News:David Krejci broke out of his scoring slump in a big way on Saturday night. He scored a goal and added two assists in a big win over Toronto.
Analysis: He desperately needed a night like that. He had just one point -- a goal -- in eight games this season. He has averaged 62 points a season over the last three years so his owners were already starting to get antsy. Stay the course -- he's going to be fine.
News: In his first game back from a "core" injury, David Krejci centered the Bruins' third line Thursday between Benoit Pouliot and Rich Peverley, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The Bruins won the game 6-2, so that configuration could stick in the short term, but it shouldn't be long before David Krejci is back on the team's top line, given his outstanding playmaking skills.
News:David Krejci went minus-1 without a point in his return to the lineup Wednesday against the Leafs, but he won 11 of 16 faceoffs and took three shots on goal.
Analysis: Krecji had missed three games with what the Bruins called a "core injury," but he appears to be healthy again and it's good to see him productive in the faceoff dot.
News:David Krejci, who has missed the last three games with a core injury, is expected to return to action Thursday against the Leafs, according to Damien Cox of the Toronto Star.
Analysis: There is a pretty full slate worth of NHL forwards to choose from Thursday, but if you've been waiting on David Krejci it looks like he'll be a-go for the divisional match-up with the 4-0-1 Leafs.
News:David Krejci, who has missed the last three games with a core injury, estimates that he is 50-50 for Thursday's game against Toronto, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Either way, it sounds like David Krejci is getting close to a return and the 2-4 Bruins could certainly use his creativity on offense, having scored just 11 goals to date.
News:David Krejci (core injury) skated along with his teammates Tuesday, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:David Krejci, who missed his third straight game Tuesday, seems to be progressing and could, according to the report, return as soon as Saturday against San Jose, if not Thursday against Toronto. "Starting to skate with us, so he's inching closer to returning, but not tonight," coach Claude Julien noted before Tuesday's game.
News:David Krejci (abdomen) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:David Krejci was able to skate a bit Tuesday morning, but he apparently is still not ready for game action. Krejci remains day-to-day.
News:David Krejci (abdomen) took part in Tuesday's morning skate, according to the Bruins' official Twitter page.
Analysis:David Krejci's status for Tuesday's game remains uncertain, but his presence at the morning skate would seem to make him more probable than doubtful. Expect another update on Krejci's status before the first puck drops.
Bruins' Krejci Doubtful for Tuesday, Day-to-Day After
News:David Krejci (abdomen) skated before the team's practice Monday but is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Carolina, Joe McDonald of ESPN reports.
Analysis: It appears that David Krejci will miss another game Tuesday. In the three games that he has played this year, Krejci has one goal and no assists. Krejci remains in the day-to-day category, according to coach Claude Julien.
News:David Krejci (abdomen) will not travel with the team for Saturday's game in Chicago, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:David Krejci is considered day-to-day, but he will miss his second consecutive game after sitting out Wednesday as well. With Krejci out, Tyler Seguin will center the Bruins' top line Saturday night.
News:David Krejci is day-to-day with what is being referred to as a core injury, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The report notes that early in the preseason, David Krejci dealt with groin tightness, though it's unclear if that's the issue affecting him now. In any case, Krejci is iffy for Saturday's game against Chicago, with Tyler Seguin in line to fill in for him on the first line between Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton while he is banged up.
News: Though early reports indicated David Krejci suffered a leg injury during Tuesday's practice, he was later diagnosed with a core injury instead, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The Bruins did not offer much more in terms of details, but David Krejci is considered day-to-day and questionable for Saturday's game against the Blackhawks. With Krejci out, head coach Claude Julien will give Tyler Seguin a chance to center the Bruins' top line.
News:David Krejci did not travel with the team to Carolina on Tuesday due to an apparent leg injury and will not be available for the club's game Wednesday night against the Hurricanes, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis:David Krejci, who injured himself in Tuesday's practice, is considered questionable for the Bruins' next game after that, Saturday in Chicago.
News:David Krejci left Tuesday's practice after suffering an apparent leg injury, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: There's no word yet on the severity of his injury, but so far there have been no "he'll be fine" proclamations, which raises some degree of concern.
News:David Krejci scored a goal in the Bruins' 3-2 preseason win over the Islanders on Saturday. He registered no PIMs or assists in the game.
Analysis:David Krejci has started strong this preseason, with three points in four games. A pulled groin in September no longer seems to be a concern. It also doesn't hurt that the Bruins' top points producer is in a contract year. Count on Krejci for big numbers this season.
News:David Krejci is dealing with a tight groin, the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Pulled groins at this stage of the game in the preseason are not unusual at all for hockey players, so this shouldn't be a big concern for the B's slick playmaker. Consider David Krejci day-to-day.
News: Krejci helped out on two Boston goals Wednesday night as the Bruins shut out the Canucks 4-0 to even the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals at two games apiece.
Analysis: He's having a fantastic 2011 post-season run with 11 goals and 11 assists in 22 games.
News: Krejci scored Boston's last three goals in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: He now has 10 goals in the post-season to go along with six assists, making him one of Boston's most consistent performers in these playoffs.
News: Krejci did not practice Friday, but the team says his absence is not injury-related, reports CSN New England.
Analysis: "David is fine," coach Claude Julien said. "We had a bunch of guys stay off today. It's more of an optional and short skate. There are no issues with David. He's playing tomorrow [in Game 4] with no issues at all." There you have it.
News: Krejci scored his seventh goal of the playoffs for the Bruins in their Game 3 win over Tampa.
Analysis: Krejci scored just over a minute into the game and it ended up being the game winner as the Bs shutout the Lightning 2-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
News: Krejci grabbed two assists and scored for the third straight game in Wednesday's Game 3 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Krejci has been lighting up the Flyers' defense with eight points in three games as the Bruins have taken a commanding lead. Krejci has just one point in the opening round win over Montreal, but he's shown little signs of slowing down against the apparently hapless Flyers.
News: Krejci scored two goals and added two assists in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Flyers. He also finished plus-3.
Analysis: It was a bit of redemption for the center who was sidelined with a wrist injury for the last four games of last year's playoff series collapse to the Flyers. It's also nice to see him finally get some points after he recorded just a single point in the previous series against Montreal.
News: Krejci racked up three assists in Thursday's 7-0 win over Montreal.
Analysis: Krejci, who tops the Bruins with 59 points, has now notched 20 over his last 16 games. That ranks him (tied for) 34th in the NHL overall, but for those unfamiliar with his deft playamking skills, note that Krejci is a gifted setup man with 100-point upside down the road.
News: Krejci scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: He's been great of late -- 11 points in his last eight outings with points in seven of those eight. His game has finally returned; be sure you take full advantage.
News: Krejci assisted on the game-winning goal during Thursday's 2-1 win over Tampa Bay. It was his ninth point (1G, 8A) in his last seven games.
Analysis: Krejci continues to benefit from the absence of Marc Savard (concussion), centering the team's top line alongside Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton. The B's have now won seven straight and continue to challenge Philadelphia for top spot in the East. Make sure you have Krejci in your lineup for as long as the hot streak lasts.
News: Krejci notched a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.
Analysis: Krejci now has 11 points in his last 11 games, a point-a-game clip that he is quite capable of maintaining while centering the Bruins' top line between Nathan Horton and Milan Lucic.
News: Krejci picked up three assists and was a plus-five in Wednesday's 8-6 win over Montreal.
Analysis: Krejci now has 38 points (including 31 assists) in 47 games to date and with Marc Savard now ruled out for the season, the Bruins will lean heavily on his playmaking going forward. The slick center displayed some nice jump and chemistry with his linemates (Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton) Wednesday and we wouldn't be surprised if his scoring pace picks up as the season progresses.
News: Krejci notched two assists in Monday's 7-0 win over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Krejci got off to a slow start following the New Year, but he has now picked up four assists in his last four games. It's a point-scoring clip that the slick playmaker is more than capable of maintaining, provided he stays healthy.
News: Krejci scored twice Monday against Florida, ending a four-game goal drought.
Analysis: Krecji is lacking a little in the goal department this season, but has a solid, if unspectacular, 24 points. Krecji's a steady player but has been playing on the team's third line of late.
News: As a result of some line-juggling by coach Claude Julien, Krejci is now working as the center on the Bruins' third line between Michael Ryder and Blake Wheeler, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It's a trio that had some success during the 2008-09 season, so we don't expect this to be a major hit to Krejci's fantasy value. What the shuffling does accomplish, is giving Marc Savard a chance to play on the team's top line with Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton. Throw in a second line of Patrice Bergeron, Mark Recchi and Tyler Seguin, and on paper at least, the Bruins (who were shut out by the Ducks on Monday) have three lines with scoring upside.
News: Krejci scored the first goal of the game, but Boston eventually lost 3-2 to Buffalo on Wednesday.
Analysis: He now has a four-game point streak (1G, 4A) and makes a nice start in deeper fantasy leagues as he continues to chug along near a point-per-game clip while delivering a plus-11 rating.
News: Krecji assisted on two of Boston's three goals Tuesday in the overtime win against Buffalo. He has six points over the last four contests.
Analysis: Fantasy owners will wish he would shoot a bit more, but Krejci has a solid 14 assists this season, or four more total points than Ilya Kovachuk, to give some perspective. Krejci has had a few sizable scoring droughts this season but produces in droves when he gets on the scoresheet.
News: Krejci scored two goals and added an assist in Thursday's win over the Lightning.
Analysis: Although he missed a game with the flu in the middle of it, Krejci does have six points in his last four games.
News: Krejci (illness) returned to the Bruins' lineup in Wednesday's win over the Flyers, seeing 19:49 worth of ice time (the team-high among forwards) and recording an assist on Milan Lucic's empty-net goal.
Analysis: Krejci looked as sharp as he has since returning from a concussion and appears poised to pick up the scoring pace. In fact, he had five shots Wednesday, among which included several great scoring chances/near-misses.
News: Krejci (flu) did not travel with Bruins to Atlanta (where the team plays Sunday) on Saturday, NESN.com reports.
Analysis: Jordan Caron is also dealing with the flu, forcing the Bruins to recall Jamie Arniel from AHL Providence on an emergency basis.
News: Krejci (concussion) returned to the Bruins' lineup Saturday against the Kings.
Analysis: Krejci, who recorded four shots Saturday, saw plenty of work in his return, seeing 22:21 worth of ice time, the team-high among Boston forwards. It looks safe to roll with the B's talented playmaker going forward.
News: Krejci, who is recovering from a concussion, is now considered day-to-day and could return to the Bruins' lineup as soon as Saturday, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: "He's a game-time decision, I guess," coach Claude Julien said of Krejci's status for Saturday's game against the Kings. "If he does the pre-game skate, the warmup, and until then, he's day to day. He's passed his tests. It's now a matter of if he comes in and he's 100 percent, we've got to consider putting him in. He's got to be 100 percent and he's the only one who's going to know. We've told him 95 is not good enough. With a concussion, you can't be 95 percent." Either way, Krejci's return appears to be around the corner, which is great news for the Boston offense, as well as fantasy owners who count on Krejci's playmaking and point-per-game (and perhaps more) upside.
News: Though he made the trip to New York, where the Bruins play Wednesday, Krejci (concussion) is not ready to play just yet, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The next hurdle for Krejci, who inches closer to a return to action, is to absorb some contact, which he is slated to do in the coming days. "It's more about being able to take contact, which he hasn't taken any yet," coach Claude Julien noted. "So he's got to start doing that and when he's 100 percent, he'll be ready to go."
News: Krejci (concussion), who will miss his fourth straight game Monday, joined his teammates for some non-contact work Sunday, the Boston Globe reports. "I feel better every day," Krejci said Sunday. "It was a good step for me to go on the ice with the guys [Sunday]. Lots of good progress. Everything's going the right way."
Analysis: Krejci, who passed his exertion test Friday, has yet to take his neuro-psych test, but he is clearly trending in the right direction. At this point, we'd be very surprised to see Krejci play this week, but he appears to be nearing the stage where he will truly be day-to-day.
News: Krejci skated Saturday morning (at TD Garden) for the first time since suffering a moderate concussion last weekend, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: There's still no timetable for Krejci's return, but getting out on the ice clearly represents progress in his recovery.
News: Krejci (concussion) was able to get in a short workout on a stationary bike Friday, NESN.com reports. "He's progressing nicely," coach Claude Julien said of Krejci. "Right now he's on the stage where he's on the bike. If things go well, then he continues to move forward. If things don't go well, then we pull him back. All I can say is things are going in the right direction with him now too."
Analysis: It's a step in the right right direction for Krejci to be sure, but a small one. He won't play this weekend, but beyond that he's probably not too far away from day-to-day status.
News: Krejci, who has yet to exercise since suffering a concussion last Saturday, remains on track to take an exertion test soon, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: So far, so good for Krejci as he progresses from his "moderate" concussion. "When you get a concussion like that, you have to stop doing things there for a little bit," coach Claude Julien said. "What's encouraging right now, as we speak, is that every day he keeps getting better. That's a good sign because at some point, some of these guys are getting better, then they end up taking some steps back. Knock on wood, so far that hasn't happened." At this point, there's still no concrete timetable for Krejci's return, but it appears as though his absence will not be a protracted one, as it was for teammates Patrice Bergeron and Marc Savard when they suffered their severe concussions.
News: Krejci (concussion) continues to show improvement and was experiencing only "very mild" headaches as of Wednesday, the Boston Globe reports. "He's improving," said Bruins' GM Peter Chiarelli. "Gradually...but nicely."
Analysis: The Globe speculates that the "moderate" concussion Krejci suffered will keep him out for at least two-to-three weeks. "Yes, I'd say that's probably more realistic," said Chiarelli, who reiterated that the recovery time needed by those dealing with concussions varies significantly from player-to-player.
News: The concussion that Krejci suffered Saturday is being called a moderate one, the Boston Globe reports. "There was no unconsciousness," GM Peter Chiarelli said Monday. "He was feeling better [Sunday]. He feels a lot better today. He'll be re-evaluated [Tuesday]. As far as time-frame goes, I don't know. But all indications are that, one, it being a moderate concussion, and two, the way he's feeling — the first two or three days following a concussion are the most critical as far as gauging prognosis — he's been good in that time period."
Analysis: From the sound of it, it looks like Krejci will avoid the sort of long-term absence that Marc Savard and Patrice Bergeron endured with their severe concussions. Of course, "mild" or "did not suffer a" would have looked nicer in front of the word "concussion" here, but hopefully Krejci will be back sooner rather than later. In any case, he has already been ruled out for this week.
News: The Bruins have ruled out Krejci (concussion) for at least a week, but the Boston Globe speculates that it is more likely that he'll need a minimum of 10-14 days to recover.
Analysis: Given the issues fellow Bruins' centers Patrice Bergeron and Marc Savard have had with concussions, expect the team to proceed cautiously with their nifty pivot. Krejci's absence will create a ripple effect in the Boston lineup, starting with Bergeron replacing him as the team's No. 1 center between Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton.
News: Krejci (concussion) "will be out at least a week," according to a statement released by the Bruins on Sunday, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Beyond that, Krejci will continue to be evaluated by the Bruins' medical team. In any case, since he has already been ruled out for at least a week, it looks like he is dealing with more than just a minor concussion.
News: According to a team source, Krejci has been diagnosed with a mild concussion, ESPNBoston.com reports.
Analysis: The news doesn't come as much of a surprise to anyone who saw the hit that Krejci took into the boards on Saturday. Coach Claude Julien said that the team was still waiting word on the severity of the injury.
News: Krejci was knocked out of Saturday's game against the Blues after his head hit the dasher board after taking a check from T.J. Oshie, according to a report on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada
Analysis: Krejci initiated the hit but instead bounced off Oshie and into the boards. After the game, coach Claude Julien acknowledged that the center got "his bell rung." At this point, it wouldn't surprise us one bit if Krejci is diagnosed with a concussion and forced to miss time.
News: Krejci scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over Ottawa. His goal was the game-winner.
Analysis: He has nine points in the B's first eight games and is looking sharp as the team's top center. He's a must-roll.
News: Krejci, who missed practice Monday after getting his wisdom teeth removed, returned to the ice Tuesday, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Krejci, who is second on the Bruins with seven points through six games, will resume his role as the team's top playmaking center on a line with Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton.
News: Krejci missed practice Monday after getting his wisdom teeth removed, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Although that's no picnic for Krejci, his playing status shouldn't be affected going forward, which is good news for the Bruins who can ill-afford to function without the slick center's playmaking prowess, especially with Marc Savard out indefinitely.
News: Krejci (unspecified reason) was not present for Monday's practice, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen if this was simply a maintenance day for the Bruins' playmaking center, or if a legitimate injury is in play here. With Krejci unavailable, Daniel Paille worked on the team's No. 1 line Monday, along with Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton.
News: Krejci had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Capitals.
Analysis: Krejci, who has a goal and five assists through four games, appears to have put last season's wrist woes behind him. In Marc Savard's absence, the Bruins are counting on his playmaking skills and so far he has delivered, clicking nicely on the team's top line with Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton.
News: Krejci had a pair of assists in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Coyotes.
Analysis: Krejci, who skated a team-high 20:03 among the Bruins' forwards, now has three assists in his first two games and appears to have put last season's wrist woes in the rear-view mirror. He'll be counted on heavily as a playmaker by the B's, with Marc Savard out indefinitely.
News: Krejci, who suffered a season-ending wrist injury last April that required surgery, has been cleared to play according to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, ESPN.com reports. "He looked super on his run test today," Chiarelli said Friday.
Analysis: With news that Marc Savard has suffered a setback with post-concussion syndrome, the Bruins will need Krejci to resume his playmaking role with the team more than ever in the coming weeks.
News: Boston Bruins forward David Krejci will miss the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs after dislocating his right wrist late Wednesday. The Czech had surgery to repair the wrist at a Baltimore hospital hours later. Krejci injured the wrist in the first period of the team's 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday in game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Krejci collided with Flyers captain Mike Richards just before Boston scored the go-ahead goal. The Bruins lead the best-of-seven series 3-0.
Analysis: Krejci had surgery to repair the wrist at a Baltimore hospital following the game. He had four goals and four assists in nine postseason games, after scoring 17 goals and 35 assists in 79 regular season games. He is expected to be ready for the start of the 2010-2011 season, which is a good thing since Krejci missed the preseason in 2009-10 because of offseason hip surgery and that hurt his performance dearly. Krejci played well down the stretch, so there is hope he can return to his breakout form of 2008-09, when the Czech forward became a must-start Fantasy forward. Krejci will be an injury-risk, mid-to-late round Fantasy draft pick.
News: Bruins C David Krejci was knocked out of Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Flyers on Wednesday. Krejci was leveled on a crushing hit from the Flyers Mike Richards during the first period. Bruins coach Claude Julien said Krejci is being evaluated and was unsure if he would be available for Game 4. Krejci finished with one assist at even in three shifts.
Analysis: Krejci is having an impressive postseason, with four goals and four assists in nine games. We saw Krejci's full potential late in the season and that gives us hope for a bounce-back season in 2010-11. Still, he will be nothing more than a mid-to-late round Fantasy draft pick.
News:David Krejci had two goals and one assist to lead Boston to a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night and put the Bruins in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bruins had given up the first goal in each of the first five games, and they led for 19:40 of the first 327:41. But Boston took the lead on Monday night when Mark Recchi's pass was redirected behind Ryan Miller by Krejci at the 13:39 mark of the first period. Boston took a 3-1 lead with 12:42 left in the game when Miroslav Satan dug out a puck on the side and pushed it behind the net, where Milan Lucic backhanded it in front to Krejci.
Analysis: Krejci wrapped up the first round with three goals and two assists in six games. It just added to his strong finish. Krejci had six goals and 21 points in 22 games after the Olympic break. He really stepped up in the absence of Marc Savard, who has been sidelined by a concussion. Krejci had a rough first half as he returned from offseason hip surgery. We saw Krejci's full potential late in the season and that gives us hope for a bounce-back season in 2010-11. Still, he will be nothing more than a mid-to-late round Fantasy draft pick.
News:David Krejci scored a goal and assisted on another, Tuukka Rask blanked Atlanta for the second time this season, and the Bruins kept up their mastery of the Thrashers with a crucial 4-0 victory Tuesday. Krejci put the Bruins ahead less than 10 minutes into the opening period, then set up Lucic's goal that made it 2-0. The Bruins went ahead at 9:25 of the opening period thanks to good work along the boards by Krejci. He worked the puck behind the Atlanta net before sliding it back to Michael Ryder, who popped out in front to lure away the defense in front of Johan Hedberg. Krejci slipped out on the other side, took a return pass from Ryder and stuffed the puck in.
Analysis: Krejci has played well coming out of the Olympic break. He has posted four goals and seven assists in his last 10 games. We haven't seen this kind of production from the Czech center since last season. He has had to step up since Marc Savard went down with a concussion, so that likely explains Krejci's recent surge. He could be a nice sleeper Fantasy start down the stretch with the added scoring chances.
News: Bruins C David Krejci tallied his 11th goal of the season in Saturday's shootout win over the Panthers.
Analysis: With his 31 points in 57 games, Krejci is one of the many Bruins who have been massive disappointments this season. For now, he remains only worth using in deeper leagues.
News: Boston C David Krejci returned from a leg injury in a big way on Tuesday at Buffalo. Krejci did not record a goal or an assist through regulation and overtime but he helped the Bruins win 4-3 in a shootout as he scored the game's deciding shootout goal. Krejci beat Ryan Miller and the Bruins won 4-3.
Analysis: Krejci gets no points for the shootout goal but it proves he's healthy once again at least. He has 30 points on the season and is normally a solid Fantasy option in deeper leagues.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins C David Krejci (leg) participated in the morning skate and should play Tuesday at Buffalo.
Analysis: Krejci has been a big disappointment this season, but there's still time for him to turn things around. He has 10 goals and 30 points in 53 games, and should only be starting in deeper formats for the time being.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins C David Krejci (leg) felt much better Monday, even though he only received treatment on his injury instead of practicing.
Analysis: Krejci has been a big disappointment this season, and his Fantasy owners probably wouldn't complain too much if they had a legitimate reason like this injury to bench him for Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 8-14). He has 10 goals and 30 points in 53 games. Krejci looks like a low-risk start for the scoring period, but should only be starting in really deep formats.
News: NESN reports that Bruins coach Claude Julien is hopeful about the chances of C David Krejci recovering from his undisclosed injury in time for Tuesday's contest at Buffalo. "We're hopeful he'll be in on Tuesday," Julien said after Saturday's 3-0 win in Montreal. "I think we'll know more probably (Monday) on that, but it's not serious right now where it's at the point where it's a question whether he'll be in on Tuesday as we speak. That could change."
Analysis: Krejci has been a big disappointment this season, and his Fantasy owners probably wouldn't complain too much if they had a legitimate reason like this injury to bench him for Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 8-14). He has 10 goals and 30 points in 53 games. Krejci looks like a low-risk start for the scoring period, but should only be starting in really deep formats.
News: Bruins center David Krejci left in the first period on Sunday against the Canadiens after playing three shifts for a total of 1:34. He did not return.
Analysis: This latest setback is just icing on the cake to what has been a disappointing campaign for Krejci, who has 10 goals and 30 points in 53 games. He is also minus-4 after being a plus-37 player in 2009-10. Krejci did have a slow start to the season following offseason hip surgery and Boston's offensive woes as a team haven't helped. Krejci is a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Boston C David Krejci scored on a power play on Tuesday early in the first period to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead over Washington. It was the only goal the Bruins could muster in a 4-1 loss. It was Krejci's 10th of the year.
Analysis: Krejci now has 29 points for the year and was hot in January. Krejci has had a few decent offensive spells this season, but he's still severely underachieving after his 73-point campaign in 2008-09. He remains just a low-end flier in deeper leagues for the time being.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored the lone Boston goal in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Carolina. It was only his second tally in the last 17 games.
Analysis: Krejci has had a few decent offensive spells this season, but he's still severely underachieving after his 73-point campaign in 2008-09. He remains just a low-end flier in deeper leagues for the time being.
News: Bruins C David Krejci was back in uniform Saturday after missing one game because of a lower-body injury. He assisted in a shootout loss to the Kings.
Analysis: Krejci has one goal and six assists in his last seven games. It has been one of his better stretches this season in what has been a disappointing campaign. Krejci has low-end Fantasy appeal until he proves he can keep this pace up for an extended stretch.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Bruins C David Krejci became the third injured center when he suffered an undisclosed injury Wednesday night in Anaheim that forced him out of Thursday night's game in San Jose.
Analysis: Krejci has one goal and five assists in his last six games. It has been one of his better stretches this season in what has been a disappointing campaign. We would hate to see Krejci suffer a setback with his surgically repaired hip, but Boston has yet to detail his injury. Krejci has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 on Tuesday against the Senators. Krejci put Boston up 2-0 in the first period on a power-play score. It was his eighth goal and first in nine games.
Analysis: Krejci scored on Tuesday for the first time since a two-goal outing on Dec. 18. He has tallied a point in each of his first three January games and is starting the second half on the right foot. If Krejci keeps this up, perhaps he will work his way back up the Fantasy rankings.
News: Bruins C David Krejci tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 on Monday against the Rangers. It was his second assist in as many games, but Krejci hasn't scored in eight games since scoring twice on Dec. 18.
Analysis: As Fantasy owners we started to get excited when Krejci had a good run of games from mid-Novmber through mid-December. But since that two-goal effort, Krejci has gone ice cold again. His down season has been a little bit of missing training camp while recovering from hip surgery and the fact Boston is struggling on offense. Until Krejci regains his 2008-09 form, he is a low-end Fantasy flier.
News:David Krejci scored twice for Boston, including the goal that forced overtime with 2:43 left in regulation during a 5-4 shootout loss on Friday against the Blackhawks. Chicago had recorded consecutive shutouts and hadn't allowed a goal in exactly a week before Krejci beat Antti Niemi 9:22 into the game on a nice pass from Wheeler. Boston's Johnny Boychuck and Chicago's Andrew Ladd traded third-period goals before Krejci scored on a rebound to tie it 4-all.
Analysis: Krejci has four goals and three assists in his last five games. This is by far his best stretch of the season and there is still hope that he is ready to break out of his early-season slump. Now, might be the time to take a flier on Krejci if he is available in your league. Last season, he showed he could be a viable Fantasy start.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored and assisted in Saturday's loss to the Islanders, giving him five points in his last three games.
Analysis: We are looking for any kind of signs that would signal Krejci is ready to break out of his season-long slump. He has looked pretty rusty coming off major hip surgery and not anything like the breakout Fantasy star in 2008-09. Krejci is a low-end Fantasy start until he really starts pouring on the points.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored a goal and tallied an assist on Thursday against the Maple Leafs. Krejci gave Boston a 3-0 lead midway through the second when he blocked a shot with his skate and took off on a breakaway, faking out Vesa Toskala to score. He has two goals and three assists in his last five games.
Analysis: We are looking for any kind of signs that would signal Krejci is ready to break out of his season-long slump. He has looked pretty rusty coming off major hip surgery and not anything like the breakout Fantasy star in 2008-09. Krejci is a low-end Fantasy start until he really starts pouring on the points.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored his first goal in the last seven games Saturday night against the Senators. Krejci's goal cut it to 2-1 just 59 seconds into the second when he tucked a backhander under the crossbar. He added an assist and has 12 points in 24 games.
Analysis: It really seems since Krejci missed most of the preseason recovering from surgery that he is still trying to get into a rhythm. Last season, he was a breakout Fantasy star and appeared as though he will be one for years. With his slow start to the season, he has taken a plunge down the Fantasy rankings. He is a low-end Fantasy start until he really starts pouring on the points.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored and assisted in Saturday's loss to the Penguins. He had no points in his previous six games.
Analysis: This was only Krejci's second multi-point game of the season, so that tells you exactly what a disappointment so far in 2009-10. Krejci has the ability to be a viable Fantasy forward when healthy, but it is probably best to keep him reserved in Fantasy until he gets on track.
News: Boston C David Krejci has returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Krejci has been away from the team since last Wednesday with the swine flu and was just able to return to practice on Monday.
Analysis: Krejci is having a brutal start to the season after his breakout campaign in 2008-09. He missed most of the preseason while dealing with a hip injury and his play suffered early in the season. Then, he comes down with the swine flu and has to battle back from another ailment. Krejci has the ability to be a viable Fantasy forward when healthy, but it is probably best to keep him reserved in Fantasy until he gets on track. He took the first step on Tuesday but he'll need to prove his value once again.
News: The Boston Globe reports Bruins center David Krejci, who has been away from the team since last Wednesday with the swine flu, practiced on Monday. He has missed the last two games but might return Tuesday against the Penguins.
Analysis: Krejci is having a brutal start to the season after his breakout campaign in 2008-09. He missed most of the preseason while dealing with a hip injury and his play suffered early in the season. Then, he comes down with the swine flu and has to battle back from another ailment. Krejci has the ability to be a viable Fantasy forward when healthy, but it is probably best to keep him reserved in Fantasy until he gets on track.
News: As expected, Bruins C David Krejci (swine flu) did not play Saturday against the Sabres. He is currently quarantined away from the team.
Analysis: After scoring 22 goals with 51 assists last season, Krejci received a three-year contract worth more than $11 million a few days before having hip surgery in June. In 14 games this season, he has one goal and four assists. Krejci can be a viable Fantasy option when healthy, but should probably be benched for Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 9-15), as he isn't likely to be 100 percent if he does return in the scoring period.
News: Boston Bruins center David Krejci will stay away from the team for the next 3-5 days while he is quarantined with the swine flu. General manager Peter Chiarelli said Thursday that the team's medical staff confirmed a diagnosis of the H1N1 virus that will keep the 23-year-old forward at home. The Bruins have told the rest of their players to continue to take precautions to avoid infection, including washing their hands frequently and using the hand sanitizers that have been installed throughout their facilities. "We told them ... to get to us early if they have any symptoms," Chiarelli said before Boston's game against the Montreal Canadiens.
Analysis: Krejci, Boston's second leading scorer last season, will be kept away from the team until he has had no symptoms or fever for 24 hours. After scoring 22 goals with 51 assists last season, Krejci received a three-year contract worth more than $11 million a few days before having hip surgery in June. In 14 games this season, he has one goal and four assists. The team said Krejci started to feel sick after Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit. Krejci can be a viable Fantasy option when healthy, but should be taken down a peg in Fantasy until he gets on a roll. Check his status leading up to Week 6 (Nov. 9-15).
News: The Bruins announced Thursday that C David Krejci has been diagnosed with H1N1 swine flu and has been sequestered away from his teammates.
Analysis: Krejci, the team's second-line center, is likely to miss at least a week of action with this issue, so will be a risky start for Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 9-15). He isn't off to the best start this season with just five points in 14 games, so Fantasy owners might not be too disappointed to have to bench him.
News: Bruins C David Krejci assisted twice in Monday's loss to the Avalanche, picking up his first points of the young season.
Analysis: Krejci isn't off to the best start this season by any means, but he is probably jut still trying to shake off the rust from his hip surgery in June. Feel free to bench him in smaller leagues until his game starts to come around. He has the skills to be a high-end option, however.
News: Bruins C David Krejci, who had offseason hip surgery, was able to make the opening-night lineup Thursday against the Capitals. He failed to record a point in 17:24 of ice time and finished at even. He took two shots on net.
Analysis: Krejci made a fast recovery from hip surgery, and all of those who took the gamble on him Draft Day could be heavily rewarded. Krejci showed last season he is very helpful in Fantasy and has high-end potential. It appears safe to use him in Fantasy.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins C David Krejci (hip) will play in Thursday's season opener. "I'm excited," Krejci said. "I'm ready to go."
Analysis: Krejci will center the second line on Thursday and a lot of Fantasy eyes will be on him after his breakout 2008-09 campaign. Krejci has the ability to be a high-end Fantasy option, so get him active in the majority of formats for Fantasy Week 1 (Oct. 1-11).
News: The Boston Herald reports Bruins C David Krejci, who underwent hip surgery June 4 and was given a 4-6 month recovery period, believes he might play in Thursday's opener against the Capitals because he didn't play in a preseason game. Krejci accelerated his rehabilitation by cautiously skating himself back into shape. He has been practicing in fill with the team. "I feel ready to go," Krejci said. "I've been on the ice for over a month and I haven't forgotten how to play so I feel ready to go. You have to talk to coach, but I'm ready. I'm ready for as much (playing) time that coach wants. For over a month I've been practicing back skating and I've been on the ice in the last four weeks for over two hours a day."
Analysis: Bruins coach Claude Julien hasn't ruled Krejci out for the opener and his chances increased when Boston sent prospect Zach Hamill back to Providence of the AHL. "He (Krejci) practiced and I had the chance to talk to him after practice," Julien said. "But nonetheless, I think he's ready for the challenge and at least give it a try. We'll see how these next two days go." Krejci has been practicing on a line with Blake Wheeler and Michael Ryder. Krejci, Ryder and Wheeler combined for 70 goals and 101 assists last season. "This is a new season and I guess the chemistry is still there," Krejci said. We didn't expect to see Krejci back so soon, but it appears as though he is a low-risk start for Fantasy Week 1 (Oct. 1-11). When healthy, Krejci has the ability to be a high-end Fantasy option.
News: WEEI out of Boston reports that Bruins C David Krejci (hip) has been practicing in full with the team. However, Krejci says there is a “10 percent chance” of him being ready for the start of the season.
Analysis: Krejci led the NHL with a plus-minus rating of plus-36 in 2008-09 and helped Boston to the best record in the Eastern Conference. He also had career highs with 82 games, 22 goals and 51 assists, adding two goals and six assists in 11 playoff games. Krejci proved to be a solid center for the Bruins, but there is definitely some injury-risk involved with drafting him in Fantasy heading into 2009-10. Once healthy, he certainly has the opportunity to put up must-start numbers in Fantasy play.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Bruins C David Krejci, recovering from hip surgery, remained in Boston after the team's development camp to work strength and conditioning coach John Whitesides and physical therapist Scott Waugh. Krejci hopes to be skating in September but isn't supposed to be ready for the start of the regular season.
Analysis: Krejci led the NHL with a plus-minus rating of plus-36 in 2008-09 and helped Boston to the best record in the Eastern Conference. He also had career highs with 82 games, 22 goals and 51 assists, adding two goals and six assists in 11 playoff games. Krejci proved to be a solid center for the Bruins, but there is definitely some injury-risk involved with drafting him in Fantasy next season. He might show up on a lot of potential busts list.
News: Boston Bruins forward David Krejci's hip surgery was a success. The Bruins said the surgery took place in New York on Thursday. Krejci will need four to six months to recover. Krejci said he hopes to be back for the start of the regular season, but he could miss the first month. "I would like to return for the first game," he said in a conference call with reporters Wednesday. "I might miss the first month. We'll see how it goes."
Analysis: Krejci led the NHL with a plus-minus rating of plus-36 this season and helped Boston to the best record in the Eastern Conference. He also had career highs with 82 games, 22 goals and 51 assists, adding two goals and six assists in 11 playoff games. "I'm still young," he said. "Every year I can get bigger, stronger faster, and be a better player." Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said he was impressed with Krejci's attitude when he was sent to the minors in 2007. Instead of getting upset, he worked at making himself better. "And he got to be a much better two-way player," Chiarelli said. "He had a breakout year statistically. I think David feels he can still be better and take his game to another level." Krejci proved to be a solid center for the Bruins, but there is definitely some injury-risk involved with drafting him in Fantasy next season. He might show up on a lot of potential busts list.
News: Boston Bruins forward David Krejci will have a little something to make him feel better when he goes in for surgery Thursday: A three-year contract worth more than $11 million. The 23-year-old Czech signed this week just days before he is scheduled to have surgery on a torn labrum in his hip. Krejci said he hopes to be back for the start of the regular season, but he could miss the first month. "I would like to return for the first game," he said in a conference call with reporters. "I might miss the first month. We'll see how it goes." Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said he wasn't concerned about making a commitment to a player who is about to have surgery. "He's a young man. He's a hard working guy. All the indicators from the medical people that we have were positive," Chiarelli said. "You put that in the equation and you make a decision to move forward."
Analysis: Krejci led the NHL with a plus-minus rating of plus-36 this season and helped Boston to the best record in the Eastern Conference. He also had career highs with 82 games, 22 goals and 51 assists, adding two goals and six assists in 11 playoff games. "I'm still young," he said. "Every year I can get bigger, stronger faster, and be a better player." Chiarelli said he was impressed with Krejci's attitude when he was sent to the minors in 2007. Instead of getting upset, he worked at making himself better. "And he got to be a much better two-way player," Chiarelli said. "He had a breakout year statistically. I think David feels he can still be better and take his game to another level." Chiarelli signed off the conference call by telling Krejci that he would call him to check in after the surgery. Krejci proved to be a solid center for the Bruins, but there is definitely some injury-risk involved with drafting him in Fantasy next season. He might show up on a lot of potential busts list.
News: The Boston Bruins have signed forward David Krejci to a contract extension. The team said Tuesday it's a multi-year deal, but did not disclose financial terms.
Analysis: Krejci led the NHL with a plus-minus rating of plus-36 this season and helped Boston to the best record in the Eastern Conference. He also had career highs with 82 games, 22 goals and 51 assists. Krejci had two goals and six assists in 11 playoff games this season. Unfortunately, Krejci just underwent hip surgery to put a damper on his breakout season and might have to sit out the start of the 2009-10 season. Krejci proved to be a solid center for the Bruins, but there is definitely some injury-risk involved with drafting him in Fantasy next season. He might show up on a lot of potential busts list.
News: Bruins high scorers Phil Kessel and David Krejci face surgeries that could keep them from playing early next season. The 21-year-old Kessel, who led Boston with 36 goals, will have surgery for a torn rotator cuff and labrum in his shoulder. The 23-year-old Krejci, second on the team with 73 points, will undergo hip surgery. General manager Peter Chiarelli said Monday their status for the start of the season is questionable. Both played in all 11 Bruins playoff games. Boston was eliminated Thursday night by Carolina in seven games.
Analysis: Krejci was outstanding earlier in 2008-09 when Boston was tearing through the Eastern Conference. As soon as Boston began slumping, so did Krejci. Still, he finished second on the team with 73 points and heads into next season as a nice option as a Fantasy forward for deeper formats, if he can begin the year healthy, that is.
News: Bruins C David Krejci tallied two assists Teusday against the Lightning for his third straight multi-point game. Krejci didn't have a multi-point game since Feb. 17 until recording two points Saturday against the Maple Leafs. He now has one goal and six assists in his last three outings.
Analysis: Krejci was outstanding earlier in 2008-09 when Boston was tearing through the Eastern Conference. As soon as Boston began slumping, so did Krejci. He was also productive because of the chemistry he formed with Blake Wheeler and Michael Ryder. That line is no longer together. Krejci has fell to being more of a low-end Fantasy forward due to his recent slump, but is starting to heat up again.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Bruins C David Krejci had his first multi-point game since Feb. 17 with a goal, his first in eight games, and an assist against the Maple Leafs Saturday. He followed that up with three assists Sunday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Krejci was outstanding earlier in 2008-09 when Boston was tearing through the Eastern Conference. As soon as Boston began slumping, so did Krejci. He was also productive because of the chemistry he formed with Blake Wheeler and Michael Ryder. That line is no longer together. Krejci has fell to being more of a low-end Fantasy forward due to his recent slump.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored a goal and tallied an assist during Saturday's game against the Bruins. Krejci squeezed a shot inside the left post for his 21st goal at 15:41 of the second period. It was his first goal in eight games.
Analysis: The Bruins have really been in a funk since February and it's quite evident in Krejci's numbers. He has just three goals and five assists in his last 16 games. He was a real Fantasy stud from November to January, when the Bruins were steamrolling the competition. Boston should get hot again and put Krejci in favorable scoring situations. He is still a viable Fantasy forward.
News:David Krejci had a short-handed goal and an assist, and the Boston Bruins snapped a season-worst four-game losing streak Tuesday by pulling away late to rout the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1. Krejci tallied his 20th goal 16:12 into the third period. It was his first goal in six games and second short-handed tally of the season.
Analysis: Krejci has had a slow start to February after totaling 13 or more points in his previous three months. However, he has shown enough explosion in 2008-09 to get hot at a moment's notice and the Bruins are still loaded with playmakers so Krejci can get his points. Despite the slide, he has high-end Fantasy potential.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Bruins C David Krejci and LW Blake Wheeler both saw significant time on the bench in the third period Saturday against the Flyers. "You've just got to do the right thing for your team and (Wheeler) wasn't very good for us tonight," coach Claude Julien said. "Krejci wasn't very good for us tonight, either, compared to what we've seen. They're no different than anybody else. I've said all along you earn your ice time, and I didn't feel those guys were good enough to have the amount of ice time they normally have."
Analysis: Krejci has 16 points in his last 17 games and it's not like he hasn't been productive. This is just Julien's way of showing his players not to get complacent. The benching should help motivate Krejci. He has the talent to be a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Boston C David Krejci scored the team's game-winning goal against the Flyers on Wednesday in a 3-1 win. The goal came on a tip-in of a Shane Hnidy shot attempt less than six minutes into the third period. Krejci now has 55 points on the season with 19 goals and 36 assists.
Analysis: Krejci had gone three straight games without tallying a single point before Wednesday's two-point performance. He has been one of the best stories of this NHL season and is now a must-start in Fantasy leagues.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored the overtime game-winner in Tuesday's win over the Capitals. The tally was his 18th of the season.
Analysis: After a slow start, Krejci has been an absolute monster since mid-November with 44 points in his last 30 games. He has gone from starting in three percent of leagues at the beginning of the year to 91 percent today.
News: Boston C David Krejci helped out on two goals in a come from behind winning effort for the Bruins on Wednesday over the Maple Leafs. Krejci heads into the All-Star break with 52 points on the season, 17 via scoring goals and the other 35 from assists.
Analysis: Krejci has been one of the top performers in the league this season but has been snubbed for the All-Star game. Hopefully the snub will fuel him to keep up the torrid pace he is currently on. He remains a must-start option in all formats.
News: Bruins C David Krejci tallied a pair of assists and finished at even during Monday's game against the Blues. It was his fourth multi-point game in his last six appearances. Krejci has three goals and six assists in that span.
Analysis: It's a real shame that Krejci isn't headed to the All-Star game because he has been as good as anyone in the Eastern Conference this season. He just reached 50 points Monday and has a plus-25 rating to boot. He has become a consistent offensive threat and must-start Fantasy option.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored a goal, added an assist and finished at plus-1 during Tuesday's game against the Canadiens. Krejci capped off the scoring with his 17th goal 18:49 into the third period. He has managed multi-point games in three straight contests. He has three goals and four assists in that span.
Analysis: It's a real shame that Krejci isn't headed to the All-Star game because he has been as good as anyone in the Eastern Conference this season. He is two points shy of 50 and has a plus-26 rating to boot. He has become a consistent offensive threat and must-start Fantasy option.
News: Bruins C David Krejci had a goal and two assists in Boston's 5-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.
Analysis: Krejci now has 46 points on the season and continues to thrive on the superb third line in Boston. He remains a high-end Fantasy option for the time being.
News:David Krejci and Marc Savard scored 4:16 apart midway through the third period to help the Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 6-4 on Thursday. Krejci, who also had an assist and plus-2 rating, put the Bruins ahead 4-3 when he stole the puck from Daniel Alfredsson at the side of the net and backhanded a shot past toward goalie Martin Gerber. Gerber blocked it back to Krejci, who knocked in the rebound at 10:13 of the third period.
Analysis: Krejci put an end to a two-game point slump and had his sixth multi-point game since Dec. 1. Krejci has been a breakout star for the Bruins in 2008-09 and has emerged as a high-end Fantasy option for the time being.
News: Bruins C David Krejci had his 10-game points streak snapped Saturday against the Sabres, but still has at least one point in 19 of the last 21 games. Krejci had six goals and 11 assists during the streak.
Analysis: Krejci has been red hot for the Bruins since late November and has stepped up in the absence of Patrice Bergeron (concussion). Even when Bergeron was healthy, Krejci was doing damage on the third line and the power play. He is playing great hockey right now and worth a look as a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Bruins C David Krejci extended his point streak to seven games with an assist in Saturday's win over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Krejci has been on an insane run since mid-November. He has managed a point in 16 of 17 games, while having eight multi-point games in that span. He is producing like a top-line center despite being a third-line guy. Krejci is hitting on all cylinders right now and should be started in all Fantasy formats.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored his 12th goal of the season Saturday in a win over the Hurricanes. He now has nine points in his last four games.
Analysis: Krejci has been on an insane run since mid-November. He has managed a point in 13 of 14 games, while having seven multi-point games in that span. He has 10 goals and 15 assists total during his last 14 games and is producing like a top-line center despite being a third-line guy. Krejci is hitting on all cylinders right now and might as well be started in all Fantasy formats.
News:David Krejci had his first NHL hat trick as the Bruins held on to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 8-5 on Thursday. Boston made it 2-0 on Krejci's first of the game, a power-play goal that chased Vesa Toskala. Krejci made it 8-5 with 4:16 left, bringing hats from the stands onto the ice. But his most impressive was his second goal, when he came flying down the left wing, made a shift and beat Curtis Joseph to the short side with a wrist shot. "I've seen so many guys try it in the NHL, so I tried it," said Krejci, who had been more of an assist guy with eight goals and 21 assists before Thursday. "If you give him some room, I think he can score some goals," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "He's a good player who makes everyone around him better. Tonight he had a chance to make himself look good as well."
Analysis: Krejci has been on an insane run since mid-November. He has managed a point in 12 of 13 games, while having seven multi-point games in that span -- including three straight. He has nine goals and 15 assists total during his last 13 games and is producing like a top-line center despite being a third-line guy. Krejci is hitting on all cylinders right now and might as well be started in all Fantasy formats.
News: Bruins C David Krejci tallied three assists during Saturday's 4-2 win against the Thrashers. Krejci had five assists in the home-and-home against Atlanta and has 19 points (five goals) in the last 12 games. He has 29 points on the season, two more than he had in the 56 games he played with the big club last season. His 21 assists match last year's total.
Analysis: Krejci has come along way in his second NHL season, and despite being a third-line center, the former second-rounder is getting it done. He had a solid track record in junior hockey and the minors, and we might now be seeing him reach success in the NHL. Before it's too late, take a flier on Krejci in Fantasy.
News: Bruins C David Krejci tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-1 in 17:33 of ice time Friday against the Thrashers. He has at least one point in 10 of his last 11 games and 17 points total (five goals).
Analysis: Krejci has come along way in his second NHL season, and despite being a third-line center, the former second-rounder is getting it done. He had a solid track record in junior hockey and the minors, and we might now be seeing him reach success in the NHL. Before it's too late, take a flier on Krejci in Fantasy.
News: Boston defeated Florida 4-0 on Saturday night and C David Krejci assisted on three of the goals. Krejci got his hand in on Michael Ryder's game-opening goal and added assists in the 2nd and 3rd periods for the Bruins.
Analysis: Krejci didn't score a goal on Saturday for the first time in three games but he went off with the assists. He has registered points in eight straight games for Boston and has a total of 14 in that span. Krejci has been amazing this season despite being behind Marc Savard and Patrice Bergeron on the depth chart. He had a solid track record in junior hockey and the minors, and we might now be seeing him reach success in the NHL. Before it's too late, take a flier on Krejci in Fantasy.
News:David Krejci scored the tiebreaking short-handed goal in the third period to lead Northeast Division-leading Boston past the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-1 on Thursday night. After taking a pass from Blake Wheeler, Krejci made a couple nice moves before beating goalie Mike Smith with 11:13 left. Krejci has goals in three straight games and also has a seven-game points streak (five goals, 11 points). "That was beautiful," Thomas said. "As a goalie, I try to stay even keeled, but when a guy pulls off a move like that and puts us ahead, I got excited. I couldn't help it. I had to tap my stick on the ice and give him credit. That was one heck of a move, and then to finish it makes it really memorable because if you pull that move and then you don't score, nobody remembers it."
Analysis: Krejci has scored in three straight games and five of seven. He is on the best run of his young career and he is doing most of the damage as a third-line center. Krejci has been amazing this season despite being behind Marc Savard and Patrice Bergeron on the depth chart. He had a solid track record in junior hockey and the minors, and we might now be seeing him reach success in the NHL. Before it's too late, take a flier on Krejci in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C David Krejci, another of the young Bruins who has been outstanding during this early season run, has 10 points (six goals) during a six-game points streak. He is also a plus-5 over the last two games.
Analysis: Krejci has been mired on the team's third line for most of the season because Boston has Marc Savard and Patrice Bergeron up on the top-two lines at center. Krejci has the skills to be a top-six forward and is showing it with 19 points in 24 games. He also has a plus-12 rating. Krejci is a former second-round pick so it's not like he doesn't have potential to play in the NHL. But for now he remains a low-end Fantasy option during what appears to be his breakout campaign.
News: Boston C David Krejci picked up a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over Detroit. He assisted on the game's first goal as Blake Wheeler scored on Ty Conklin. Later, in the 3rd, he scored his own goal, his 7th of the year, to make the score 4-1.
Analysis: Krejci will have some nice stat lines at times, but it will not be enough to count on him regularly in Fantasy. He is still a low-end option.
News: Bruins C David Krejci had a goal, assist and plus-3 rating in 11:22 of ice time Friday against the Islanders. Blake Wheeler poked the puck ahead to Krejci along the left boards. Krejci cut around a defenseman and slipped a shot inside the near post for his sixth goal of the season 6:58 into the third period.
Analysis: Krejci has three goals, five assists and a plus-7 rating during a five-game point streak. He got off to a fast start this season before slowing down, but it appears Krejci is heating up again. Krejci will have some nice stat lines at times, but it will not be enough to count on him regularly in Fantasy. He is still a low-end option.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored a goal, added two assists and finished at plus-3 in 15:56 of ice time Wednesday against the Sabres. Krejci notched his fourth goal of the season with a wrist shot past Ryan Miller 5:38 into the first period. It was his first tally since Oct. 25.
Analysis: Krejci had all of three points in his first seven November games and was held off the stat sheet for five games before breaking out Wednesday. He got off to a fast start this season as well before slowing down. Krejci will have some nice stat lines at times, but it will not be enough to count on him regularly in Fantasy. He is still a low-end option.
News: Bruins C David Krejci, LW Marco Sturm and D Andrew Ference all had two assists during a 5-2 win Thursday against the Maple Leafs. All three players were also at plus-1.
Analysis: Krejci now has three assists in two November games after getting just one point in his final six October games. He started the season well with four points in his first three games, but he has definitely come back down to earth. Krejci remains just a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Bruins C David Krejci scored a power-play goal during Saturday's 5-4 win against the Thrashers. The Bruins evened it at 3 when Krejci collected a loose puck in the slot, turned and unloaded a slap shot over Johan Hedberg's right shoulder with 5:38 left in the second. It was his third goal and second in six games.
Analysis: Krejci has been very solid on the Bruins' third line to open the season and is looking to build off a successful rookie season in 2007-08. He has garnered a full-time role, but we still like him as a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Bruins C David Krejci had a goal and an assist during Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens. Krejci, who finished at plus-2, drove a slap shot from the slot off the crossbar and into the net 7:15 into the second period for an unassisted goal that cut the lead to 3-1. Krejci now has a goal and an assist in two of three games this season.
Analysis: Krejci has been very solid on the Bruins' third line to open the season and is looking to build off a successful rookie season in 2007-08. He has garnered a full-time role, but we still like him as a low-end Fantasy forward.
News:David Krejci scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:36 remaining, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 5-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche in the season opener for both teams Thursday night. He also added an assist and finished at plus-2 in 15:53 of ice time.
Analysis: Krejci had his first career game-winning goal Thursday and he will surely remember it. Krejci is looking to build off his 27-point season in 2007-08 when he played a career-high 56 games. He is off to a good start in 2008-09, but remains more of a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News:David Krejci had a goal and two assists Saturday to help the Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 and move into seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Bruins have 90 points -- two behind the Senators, one behind the sixth-place New York Rangers and one point more than eighth-place Philadelphia. The Washington Capitals were in ninth, three points behind the Flyers. Both teams play Saturday night.
Analysis: Krejci assisted on the Bruins second and third goals, then added one of his own with 55 seconds left in the game when he got the puck in front of the net and put it past Gerber. Krejci has two goals and five assists in his last three games. Krejci is a young solid player with potential for deeper keeper leagues, but for now with minimal value in Fantasy leagues.
News: Rookie David Krejci scored for the third straight game Saturday, sending Boston past the Atlanta Thrashers 3-2 in a shootout for the Bruins' sixth straight victory. Krejci flipped a shot over Atlanta goalie Johan Hedberg in the third period off a pass from Phil Kessel to tie the score at 2. Krejci missed his attempt in the shootout session.
Analysis: Krejci is a youngster with some potential for deeper keeper leagues, but has minimal value in Fantasy leagues at the present time. He has three goals adn 12 assists this season.
News:David Krejci scored his first NHL goal to help the Boston Bruins to their fourth consecutive win, a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Krejci made it 2-0 with 2:37 left in the first period when he knocked in the rebound of Peter Schaefer's shot.
Analysis: Krejci is a youngster with some potential for deeper keeper leagues, but has minimal value in Fantasy leagues at the present time.
News: C David Krejci doesn't have a goal now in 35 games, but is 1-for-2 in shootouts the last two games after Boston beat Florida 5-4 on Thursday. He was 11-for-14 in shootouts at Providence of the AHL last year.
Analysis: Krejci is a youngster with some potential for deeper keeper leagues, but shouldn't be owned in any regular formats at this time.
News: Bruins C David Krejci assisted in a third straight game Saturday as Boston fell 6-3 to the Panthers.
Analysis: Krejci gets about 13-15 minutes a game with the Bruins and his on their lower lines. He's a youngster with some potential, so has value in deeper keeper leagues, but shouldn't be owned in any regular formats at this time.
News: Bruins C David Krejci tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 during Tuesday's game against the Sabres. He now has two assists in his last four games and nine on the season.
Analysis: Krejci now has eight points in 26 games with Boston this season. Krejci just doesn't do enough offensively to warrant Fantasy ownership outside of larger leagues when in the NHL.
News: Bruins forward David Krejci was called up from Providence (AHL) on Sunday when C Vladimir Sobotka was sent down. Krejci was then inserted into the lineup Monday against the Thrashers. He tallied an assist and finished at even in 14:58 of ice time. He was also hit with a minor penalty for holding.
Analysis: Krejci now has four assists in 13 games with Boston this season. Krejci just doesn't do enough offensively to warrant Fantasy ownership outside of larger leagues when in the NHL.
News: The Boston Bruins recalled forward Petteri Nokelainen from the Providence Bruins of the AHL on Sunday. To make room on the roster, center David Krejci was assigned to Providence.
Analysis: Krejci has three assists in 12 games with Boston this season. Krejci just doesn't do enough offensively to warrant Fantasy ownership outside of larger leagues when in the NHL.
News: With Marc Savard missing, C Dave Krejci led the Bruins with 24:40 of ice time against the Ducks Wednesday.
Analysis: Krejci just doesn't do enough offensively to warrant Fantasy ownership outside of larger leagues.
News: The Boston Bruins recalled David Krejci from Providence of the AHL on Tuesday.
Analysis: Krejci was recalled with Patrice Bergeron (lower body injury) and Glen Murray (lower body injury) both banged up. He has no Fantasy value, however.
News: David Krejci (concussion), who suffered an injury in his NHL debut, has been returned to Providence of the AHL.
Analysis: Krejci will work his way back to health in the minors and might return to the NHL at some point. Either way, his Fantasy value is minimal.
News: The Boston Globe reports David Krejci suffered a concussion in his NHL debut on Tuesday and he was forced to miss Thursday's game against the Sabres.
Analysis: Krejci missed practice on Friday as well. If a player is diagnosed with a concussion, NHL rules state that he must miss at least seven days. So consider Krejci out until at least mid-February.
News: David Krejci made his NHL debut on Tuesday after being recalled earlier in the day from Providence of the AHL. He was knocked out of the game with a concussion five minutes left in the first period after a hit by Sabres forward Adam Mair.
Analysis: Krejci, a second-round pick in the 2004 draft, posted 15 goals and 29 assists in 44 games for Providence. His status is uncertain and that is a shame for a kid getting his first taste of the big time.
News: The Boston Bruins recalled center David Krejci from Providence of the AHL on Tuesday, and placed forward Jeff Hoggan on waivers.
Analysis: Krejci, a second-round pick in the 2004 draft, has 15 goals and 29 assists in 44 games for Providence. He likely won't see a ton of ice time, but consider him in keeper leagues if you have room.
News: The Boston Bruins assigned D Bobby Allen, G Brian Finley, F Martins Karsums, F David Krejci, D Matt Lashoff, D Jay Leach, F Pascal Pelletier, F Tyler Redenbach, D Jonathan Sigalet, F Nate Thompson, F Kris Versteeg and F Ben Walter to Providence of the AHL on Monday.
Analysis: Neither of the players mentioned have any value in Fantasy Hockey.
