News:Ryan Carter grabbed a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-2 win over Florida and has goals in consecutive games after scoring Thursday against Philadelphia.
Analysis:Ryan Carter has not done too much offensively this season with six goals and 15 points, but it's a much higher point-per-game pace than the grinding center delivered last season.
News:Ryan Carter will play Saturday against Buffalo after missing the last four games with a concussion.
Analysis:Ryan Carter won't be expected to have much of an offensive impact, but the checking center is an important piece to the Devils' team-first philosophy. Still, Carter has five points in 16 games in a checking role.
News: The Devils activated Ryan Carter (concussion) from injured reserve Friday, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter has missed the last two weeks, but he will be available for Saturday's game against the Sabres. With a practice and morning skate in between Carter's activation and Saturday's game, it seems likely that he will be in the lineup.
News:Ryan Carter acknowledges that he has been dealing with a concussion, the result of a hit he took Feb. 18, the Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: On the plus side, Ryan Carter, who took part in an optional skate Thursday, said that he thinks he might be able to play Saturday against Buffalo.
News:Ryan Carter (head) practiced with the Devils on Wednesday in Manitoba, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis: There is no definite word yet on whether Ryan Carter will be able to play on Thursday in Winnipeg, but the fact that he practiced is an encouraging sign. Should Carter play, look for him to get his usual checking line minutes.
News:Ryan Carter (head) will join the Devils for their game in Winnipeg on Thursday, but is questionable to play, the Tom Gulitti of the Record reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter was cleared to travel with the team after taking part in a skating session Thursday, but there's no indication the team plans on activating him from IR right away. He could benefit from an extra session of skating, which could happen Friday in Buffalo prior to Saturday's contest with the Sabres.
News:Ryan Carter (head) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, retroactive to Feb. 18, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis: The Devils still haven't said whether Ryan Carter's dealing with a concussion. They did, however, move him to IR and call up Jacob Josefson, so while Carter will be eligible to return from his backdated stint for Thursday's game, it's uncertain when he'll be ready to play again.
News:Ryan Carter (head) will also miss Saturday's game against the Capitals, Tom Gulitti of the Bergen Record reports. When asked if Carter had a concussion, coach Peter DeBoer said, "I don't know the official terminology. I just know he's out."
Analysis:Ryan Carter was already ruled out for Thursday's game against the Capitals, so he will miss the Devils' next two games due to a head injury. It's unknown if the injury is a concussion. Consider him to day-to-day after Saturday.
News:Ryan Carter (head) will not travel to Washington, where the Devils play Thursday, Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis: Consider Ryan Carter, who was hit in the head during Monday's loss, day-to-day as Saturday's contest against the Capitals approaches.
News:Ryan Carter indicated Tuesday that he felt "all right" in the wake of taking a shot to the head in Monday's game against the Senators, northjersey.com reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter also noted Monday that he had no concussion-like symptoms such as dizziness, but he will be evaluated further before his status for Thursday night's game against the Capitals is determined.
News:Ryan Carter (head) left Monday's game against the Senators and did not return, Tom Gulitti of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter was slow to get up after being sandwiched between two Senators defenders late in the second period of Monday's contest. Consider him day-to-day until we learn more about the extent of the injury.
News:Ryan Carter recorded his first two points of the year, a goal and an assist, and went plus-2 in Thursday's overtime loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: At 29, the career depth-liner has never broken 10 points in an NHL season, so don't go rushing out to add him to your fantasy team.
News:Ryan Carter signed a two-year extension with the Devils on Friday, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter's contract is a two-year, one-way contract that will pay him $750,000 in 2012-13 and $800,000 in 2013-14. Carter tallied five goals and two assists in 23 postseason games for the Devils last season.
News:Ryan Carter collected a game-tying goal in the third period of Saturday's Game 2 against Los Angeles. He became the first skater to score a third-period goal against LA backstop Jonathan Quick in this postseason, but the Kings went on to win in overtime to take a 2-0 series lead.
Analysis: Postseason heroes often don't come from the ranks of the regular-season stalwarts, and Ryan Carter is a perfect example. He managed just four tallies in 72 contests this season, but this was his fifth in 19 playoff tilts. He's now found nylon in three of his past four playoff games. Not bad for a guy who managed only a one-year, two-way contract last summer. Still, he won't be much of a hero if the Devils can't manage to turn this series around Monday in Game 3.
News:Ryan Carter scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal at the 15:36 mark of the third period as the Devils downed the Rangers, 5-3, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Analysis: He now has three goals and two assists through 16 playoff games, including two game winners.
News:Ryan Carter played 11:08 in Tuesday's series-clinching Game 5 win over Philadelphia, his first game back since missing Game 4 with food poisoning.
Analysis:Ryan Carter notched one shot on goal in his limited ice time, but he has been part of a solid fourth line for New Jersey. He has a goal and two assists in the playoffs but did not register a point in his four games played against Philadelphia.
News:Ryan Carter (food poisoning) will play in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Flyers, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter was able to practice both Monday and Tuesday after sitting out Game 4. It was later confirmed that he'll be in the lineup Tuesday replacing Tim Sestito.
News:Ryan Carter (food poisoning) was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter missed Game 4 due to food poisoning, but it looks like the 28-year-old will be good to go Tuesday as the Devils attempt to close out the Flyers.
News:Ryan Carter (food poisoning) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Flyers, northjersey.com reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter missed Game 4 Sunday, however, he expects to play in Game 5 on Tuesday. He had a sense of humor when asked about the sickness, and told reporters, "I don't know what I ate, but it won." He also went on to tell reporters that he is feeling fine now, and felt well after practicing Monday. Check back Tuesday for a confirmation on his playing status.
News:Ryan Carter will miss Sunday's game against the Flyers due to an illness, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: As a result, Tim Sestito will make his Stanley Cup playoff debut for New Jersey in Game 4 on Sunday, playing left wing on a line with Stephen Gionta and Steve Bernier.
News:Ryan Carter scored one of New Jersey's four goals in Tuesday's win over the Rangers and also added five penalty minutes.
Analysis:Ryan Carter had not scored a goal since November 19 and helped the set the tone of the evening for New Jersey with a fight against the Rangers' Brandon Dubinsky early in the game. Carter won't score too often for the Devils, but is a solid checking forward with six points in 49 games since arriving in New Jersey.
News:Ryan Carter (fractured left thumb) practiced Thursday, Bergen Record writer Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter believes that he's ready to play, but it's uncertain whether coach Pete DeBoer will activate the center for Friday's game against the Canucks.
News:Ryan Carter (finger) was not at practice Wednesday, Bergen Record writer Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter has been improving and at this point he needs to strengthen his hand (in the wake of his fractured finger) before returning to the lineup.
News: The Devils placed Ryan Carter (finger) on injured reserve Friday, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis: This move was made retroactive to Feb. 2, when Ryan Carter was injured. The fracture in Carter's hand has kept him out of the team's last four games, and at this point he looks doubtful for Saturday's game against Florida.
Devils' Carter Has Non-Displaced Fracture In Finger
News:Ryan Carter has a non-displaced fracture in one of his fingers and will not play Thursday night against the Blues, Fire And Ice reports.
Analysis: This is worse than the original label of "sore hand", but should not keep him out for too long. Thursday's game will be the fourth in a row that Ryan Carter misses, but he has not been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Panthers.
News:Ryan Carter (sore hand) won't play Thursday against St. Louis, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter remains day-to-day due to the sore hand that has keep him out of the lineup since he last suited up on Feb. 2.
News:Ryan Carter (sore hand) did not practice Wednesday, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter, who last suited up on Feb. 2, remains in the day-to-day category.
News:Ryan Carter (hand) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter skated on his own Monday and is considered day-to-day with his sore hand.
News:Ryan Carter (hand) didn't practice Friday and won't play Saturday against Philadelphia, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter has four points (2G, 2A) and 54 PIM through 42 games this season. His minus-15 rating is by far the worst of his career, and his fantasy value should be considered marginal when healthy. If you really need PIMs, though, you might want to take a look.
News:Ryan Carter will be a healthy scratch for Wednesday's contest with Buffalo, according to the Newark Star Ledger's Rich Chere.
Analysis:Ryan Carter has not done much offensively with four points in 28 games and was the recipient of a game misconduct penalty in Monday's loss to Carolina.
News:Ryan Carter will not face a fine or suspension for his hit on Jaroslav Spacek in Monday's loss to Carolina, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter received a game misconduct for the hit from behind on Spacek. Carter has filled several different roles for the Devils since being acquired via waivers and has four points in 28 games with New Jersey.
News:Ryan Carter posted his first goal Saturday since joining New Jersey on waivers on Oct. 26. Carter tied up Saturday's win over Washington with a nice high-slot deflection in the second period.
Analysis:Ryan Carter has filled a variety of roles for New Jersey in the eight games he has played for them, mostly of a defensive variety. Carter is not going have much of an offensive impact.
News:Ryan Carter, claimed off waivers Wednesday by the Devils, will play Thursday against Phoenix, Tom Gulitti of the Bergen County Record reports.
Analysis:Ryan Carter will likely play on a bottom line and isn't expected to produce much offensively for New Jersey.
News:Ryan Carter has been claimed off waivers by the Devils, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis: He should end up on one of the Devils' bottom lines, but the role is unlikely to generate significant offensive production. Ryan Carter is expected to join the Devils on Thursday but may not play. Odds are he will make his New Jersey debut Saturday in Dallas.
News: The Panthers placed Ryan Carter on waivers Tuesday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis: The additions of Marco Sturm via trade and Mike Santorelli from injured reserve made Ryan Carter expendable. Carter has bounced around a lot in the last year, so it's anyone's guess as to whether he will be claimed off waivers. If he clears, Carter will report to AHL San Antonio.
News:Ryan Carter will be a healthy scratch Monday, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: With the arrival of Marco Sturm and the return of Mike Santorelli from IR, Ryan Carter is currently the odd-man out for the Panthers.
News: Carter (concussion) won't play against Tampa Bay on Friday, South Florida Sun-Sentinel writer Harvey Fialkov reports.
Analysis: Even if there's a such thing as a 'minor' concussion, it wouldn't be surprising if Carter doesn't suit up again this year.
News: Carter suffered a concussion in Wednesday's loss to the Caps, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Carter was knocked into the boards by the Caps' John Erskine.
News: Carter (upper body) will make his Panthers debut Saturday against Tampa Bay, the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Carter wasn't especially relevant when he was in Carolina (six points in 50 games) and likely won't hold any fantasy value in Florida either.
News: Carter (upper body) won't play until at least next week, the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Carter likely won't be much of a fantasy factor for Florida even when he's ready to hit the ice.
News: Carter and a 2011 fifth-round pick were traded to Florida for Cory Stillman, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.
Analysis: Carter wasn't particularly relevant to fantasy owners in Carolina, and it's unlikely to change now that he's a Panther.
News: Carter (upper body) is still dealing with his injury and remains day-to-day, according to coach Paul Maurice, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: Carter, a faceoff specialist, has not played in any of the past six games for the Hurricanes, an Eastern Conference team fighting for a playoff spot down the stretch.
News: Carter (upper body) will not play Tuesday against the Rangers, according to Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer.
Analysis: Carter has just six points in 50 games, so his absence won't send any tremors across the fantasy hockey landscape.
News: Carter (upper body) will not play Friday against the Flyers, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: Carter is far off the radar in most fantasy leagues anyway. Jerome Samson will remain in the lineup in Carter's place.
News: Coach Paul Maurice is "not overly confident" that Carter (upper body injury) will be ready for Friday's game against the Flyers, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: Of course, with just three points and 22 PIMs in 32 games in a Carolina uniform, Carter belongs nowhere near fantasy lineups.
News: Carter returned from his undisclosed injury in Thursday's loss to Buffalo, skating 6:39 and going minus-1 with a shot on goal.
Analysis: Carter doesn't record much in the way of fantasy stats as a fourth-liner for the 'Canes unless your league counts hits or faceoffs.
News: Carter (undisclosed) could return to the lineup Thursday against Buffalo, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: When healthy, Carter's magic happens in the faceoff circle. He's won over 52 percent of his draws this season, which is well above the team average currently standing at 43.3 percent, a league low.
News: Carter is suffering from an undisclosed injury, the Charlotte Observer reports. The team has called up Jon Matsumoto to fill in as the fourth-line center.
Analysis: Carter is a depth forward with just 32 points in 157 career NHL games, so we'll assume this isn't affecting a lot of fantasy lineups.
News: Carter has won 56.7 percent of his faceoffs in four games since Carolina acquired him from Anaheim, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: The faceoffs are important to the 'Canes, but Carter does not see enough ice time as a fourth-line player to warrant a pickup in fantasy hockey.
Canes' Carter: Team Newbie Will See Fourth-Line Duty
News: Carter, who the Hurricanes just acquired in a trade with Anaheim on Tuesday, will be situated on the team's fourth line Wednesday against the Capitals, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: As noted by the Raleigh N&O, Carter is familiar with Troy Brodie, a former Ducks teammate that he'll skate with on the lowest line. The 'Canes are tied with the Stars for second worst in killing off penalties -- a rate of 75.3 percent -- but Carter has the skills necessary to improve that statistic in due time.
News: Carter has cleared waivers, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: He's likely headed to the AHL with the Ducks expected to activate a couple of injured players from IR in the coming days.
News: Carolina acquired Carter from the Ducks on Tuesday in exchange for Stefan Chaput and Matt Kennedy, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: "Ryan is an experienced player that can give us more balance down the middle and strengthen our penalty kill," president and general manager Jim Rutherford said. When healthy, Carter is a strong checking center, but he's frequently found himself in the trainer's room in the last several years.
News: Carter was placed on waivers by the Ducks on Monday morning, the Ducks' official site reports.
Analysis: Carter has scored one goal and recorded two assists on the season. If he clears waivers, Carter will likely be reassigned to AHL Syracuse.
News:Ryan Carter scored twice for the Ducks during Sunday's 7-2 rout of the Oilers. Carter had just two goals in his first 37 games. He finished with five points in his last six contests.
Analysis: Carter tied his career high with four goals and nine points thanks to his late-season outburst. He might be back with Anaheim in 2010-11, but Carter will still be a rotational forward and have minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Thursday against the Kings. Carter tied the game at 4 on a wrister at 9:35 of the third. It was his second goal and first point since Oct. 30.
Analysis: Carter only returned to the lineup in late December after missing weeks with a foot injury. He has only one point in 14 games in that span. Carter mostly plays on the lower lines when he does dress, but he clearly isn't a big part of the offense. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter was in the lineup on Sunday against the Flames despite getting cut during a fight on Thursday against the Kings. He had no points in 5:39 of ice time and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Carter has played in only six games since returning from a foot injury that kept him out more than a month. He has only three points in 18 games and mostly plays on the team's lower lines. Carter has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Anaheim C Ryan Carter played in his 100th NHL game on Thursday against the Kings, but he left with a bloody face with 4:40 left after an ill-advised fight with Kings enforcer Raitis Ivanans. Carter had no points in 9:22 of ice time and finished at minus-1. He totaled nine penalty minutes.
Analysis: Carter has played in only five games since returning from a foot injury that kept him out more than a month. He has only three points in 17 games and mostly plays on the team's lower lines. Carter has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Anaheim C Ryan Carter was activated off the IR on Tuesday. He did not record a point in the game and took just one shot on goal.
Analysis: Carter serves his purpose as a lower-line center that fights hard in the faceoff circle. But he doesn't have a lot of appeal in Fantasy formats even though he is active and healthy.
News:The Orange County Register reports Ducks C Ryan Carter (foot) might return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Wild. He practiced for a second straight day on Monday. Coach Randy Carlyle said Carter doesn't have issues with pain or swelling in his recovery from a broken foot suffered six weeks ago. "We'll make one more skate and assessment on him (Tuesday) morning," Carlyle said. "Quite possibly he could be available for us Tuesday night."
Analysis: The Ducks did put Kyle Calder on waivers Monday, so they might have a roster spot for Carter on Tuesday. He serves his purpose as a lower-line center that fights hard in the faceoff circle. But he doesn't have a lot of appeal in Fantasy formats.
News: The Ducks' official Web site reports that Ducks C Ryan Carter's return from a foot injury has been delayed. "It’s not healing to a point where they feel he should stay on the ice,” coach Randy Carlyle said. "It just needs a little bit more time."
Analysis: Carter has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy, so continue to ignore him in all formats for the time being.
News: The Orange County Register reports that Ducks C Ryan Carter (broken foot) may return to action next week.
Analysis: Carter has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy, so continue to ignore him in all formats for the time being.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Ducks C Ryan Carter, who has missed the past five games, has been diagnosed with a broken bone in his right foot and is expected to be sidelined until late December.
Analysis: An additional X-ray, taken when the injury did not show any improvement, revealed the fracture, which resulted from a shot that struck Carter during a Nov. 12 practice in Columbus. Fantasy owners have little to worry about, however, since Carter has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter (foot) did not play on Monday against the Penguins. He has missed the last three games and remains on IR.
Analysis: Ducks coach Randy Carlyle thought Carter would be back in the lineup by now, but this bruised foot issue isn't going away. Fantasy owners have little to worry about, however, since Carter has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter sat out a second game Saturday with a bruised foot.
Analysis: Carter has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy as a lower-line forward, so continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter came off injured reserve and played Friday against the Canucks after missing three games with a foot injury. He had two assists and a plus-2 rating in 15:53 of ice time. It was his first assists of the season and he has three points in his last three games.
Analysis: While Carter had a big game in his return, we aren't expecting many of these kinds of performances from the lower-line center. Carter has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Ducks C Ryan Carter has been placed on the injured-reserve list and missed his second consecutive game Saturday against the Blue Jackets after having suffered a bruised foot when struck with a shot during an Oct. 21 morning skate. X-rays and an MRI exam revealed no serious damage, but Carter has yet to resume skating.
Analysis: Carter has pretty much been chewing up time as a fourth-line center for Anaheim. He is finally playing on a regular basis for the first time in his NHL career, but Carter still has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter (foot) didn't return to action Saturday in a loss to the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Carter has pretty much been chewing up time as a fourth-line center for Anaheim. He is finally playing on a regular basis for the first time in his NHL career, but Carter still has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter was scratched Wednesday against the Stars after getting hit in the foot with a shot during the morning skate. X-rays were negative.
Analysis: Carter has pretty much been chewing up time as a fourth-line center for Anaheim. He is finally playing on a regular basis for the first time in his NHL career, but Carter still has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Anaheim C Ryan Carter scored his first goal and recorded his first point of the season on Wednesday in a 3-2 win over the Wild. Carter's goal came 15:11 into the second period and gave the Ducks a 3-0 lead.
Analysis: Carter is not a regular contributor with the Ducks and does not have much Fantasy value. He can only be recommended in the deepest of Fantasy formats.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter failed to record a point in 8:40 of ice time Wednesday against the Islanders. He doesn't have a point in his last seven games and hasn't scored since Dec. 7.
Analysis: Carter is barely getting nine minutes per game and has been situated on the Ducks' lower lines all season. Until that changes, he has very little Fantasy value.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter claimed his third goal of the season Sunday in a win over the Blue Jackets. He also recorded 15 penalty minutes thanks to a third-period fight with Columbus' Ole-Kristian Tollefsen that ended when Carter slammed Tollefsen backward onto the ice.
Analysis: Carter is making the most out of time on the lower lines in Anaheim, but he still remains a non-factor in Fantasy play.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Ryan Carter returned to the lineup Saturday against the Canadiens, in place of veteran LW Brad May, after having been a healthy scratch Friday at Ottawa. He had an assist in 5:38 of ice time.
Analysis: Carter has one goal and three assists in seven games this season. He is also at plus-4. Carter is making the most out of fourth-line time, but he still remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter scored a goal and finished at plus-2 during Sunday's game against the Coyotes. Carter scored on a snap shot in the second period and was on the ice for just 10:14. He took one shot in the game and spent two minutes in the penalty box for roughing.
Analysis: Carter was a healthy scratch in the season opener Thursday against the Sharks, but centered the team's fourth line Sunday. Carter is nothing more than a lower-line forward for the Ducks and has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: Center Ryan Carter, who appeared in 34 games for Anaheim as a rookie this past season, signed a three-year contract with the Ducks. The Ducks originally signed Carter as a free agent out of Minnesota State University in the summer of 2006. Terms of his new contract were not disclosed Tuesday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old Carter had four goals and four assists, with 36 penalty minutes. He scored his first NHL goals on Feb. 8 against New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur, with his goals less than 8 minutes apart leading Anaheim to a 2-1 win. He could be a key contributor in 2008-09, but were not sure in what capacity. He is more of a long-term Fantasy keeper at this time.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter returned to the lineup for Sunday's season finale against the Coyotes after undergoing wrist surgery in late February. Carter had four goals in his last six games before the injury (the first four goals of his career).
Analysis: The rookie Carter played in 34 games, mostly on the lower lines for Anaheim. However, he gained valuable experience and would have played even more had the injury not sidelined him. He could be a key contributor in 2008-09, but were not sure in what capacity. He is more of a long-term Fantasy keeper at this time.
News: Ducks rookie center Ryan Carter underwent successful surgery on his right wrist Friday and will be out of the lineup four to six weeks. Carter had pins inserted to correct chips that were found during an MRI examination. Carter had four goals in his last six games before the injury (the first four goals of his career) and had been a valuable asset to the Ducks in the injury absences of centers Samuel Pahlsson and Doug Weight.
Analysis: The injury occured when Carter was checked into the boards by Colorado defenseman Jeff Finger during the first period of the Ducks’ 3-2 shootout victory over Colorado on Feb. 20 and his hand was jammed through the photographer’s hole, breaking off the protective covering. "I felt when I came off the ice that something was broken," Carter said. "I was afraid to take my glove off and see my arm (dangling). It looked fine, so I didn’t know at first. All in all it's just a weird accident." Feel free to release Carter in all Fantasy formats.
News: An MRI performed Thursday on Ryan Carter's right wrist reveled a broken bone, according to the Orange County Register. He expected to be placed on injured reserve. Carter hurt the wrist when he was checked into the boards on Wednesday by Colorado's Jeff Finger and Carter's right hand went through an photographers' hole in the glass.
Analysis: Carter has only eight points in 33 games this season, although all four of his goals have come in the last six games since moving to a line with Chris Kunitz and Teemu Selanne. He is worth using in larger Fantasy leagues at this time, but this injury will likely put him out of action for a while. Feel free to release him in all formats.
News: Ducks C Ryan Carter left Wednesday night's win over the Avalanche in the first period with a bruised right forearm. He will be further evaluated Thursday.
Analysis: Carter has only eight points in 33 games this season, although all four of his goals have come in the last six games since moving to a line with Chris Kunitz and Teemu Selanne. He is worth using in larger Fantasy leagues at this time, but wait to see the diagnosis on his arm before thinking about using him in Fantasy Week 22 (Feb. 25-Mar. 2).
News: Ducks forward Teemu Selanne, in his seventh game back from sitting out to contemplate retirement, set the team points record (670) when he fed Ryan Carter for the go-ahead goal at 4:36 of the second period during Sunday's 4-2 win against the Flames. Carter put the Ducks up 2-1 when he took Selanne's pass from the right side, bore down on Miikka Kiprusoff and slid the puck between his pads. He now has four career goals with all of them coming in his last five games.
Analysis: It's no surprise that Carter, the rookie out of Minnesota State-Mankato, has been at his best since moving to a line with Chris Kunitz and Teemu Selanne. If he keeps scoring at this pace, he might he a Fantasy must-start in no time. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. He is worth using in larger Fantasy leagues at this time.
News:Ryan Carter scored his first two NHL goals in the first period and the Anaheim Ducks completed a three-game, New York-area sweep with a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday. Carter came in with four assists in 27 games, but showed skill in finding the net.
Analysis: Carter, who has spent two long stints in the minor leagues this season, had two goals and an assist in the New York area after sitting out at St. Louis and Philadelphia. His first goal came after passes by Scott Niedermayer and Francois Beauchemin. Carter steamed across the blue line, cut past Johnny Oduya, and then eluded defenseman Paul Martin with a right-to-left move toward the center and used his backhand to get by Martin, and quickly snapped off a forehand shot that beat Martin Brodeur at 17:53 for his second goal. Carter had three of Anaheim's nine shots in the first period.
News: C Ryan Carter, recalled from American Hockey League affiliate Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, played nine minutes, 21 seconds on the fourth line between LW Brad May and RW George Parros against L.A. Thursday.
Analysis: Carter is a plus-1 in five games with the Ducks this season and he's not worth starting in any Fantasy formats.
News: C Ryan Carter was reassigned to American League affiliate Portland, Maine, on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Carter was plus-1 in four games with the Ducks this season and he's not worth holding onto in any Fantasy formats.
