News:Dan Girardi scored the Rangers' final goal of the season Saturday, cashing in on a first-period power play against Boston. But the New York offense was silent after that, and the Bruins came back for a series-clinching 3-1 win.
Analysis: He's not likely to explode into an offensive force at this point in his career, but he is likely to see plenty of time on the blue line when the Rangers take the ice again in the fall. He's signed through the end of the 2013-14 season.
News:Dan Girardi was a plus-1 with a goal and five blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Washington.
Analysis: It's Dan Girardi's first goal/point in almost a month to the day. While the offensive production has certainly tapered off in the lock out shortened season, his blocked shots and total ice time has not. Overall, Girardi is a plus-3 with 10 hits and 19 blocked shots through four playoff games this season.
News:Dan Girardi was a plus-1 with two hits and four blocked shots in a 4-1 win over New Jersey on Sunday.
Analysis: While Dan Girardi's efforts rarely produce points, if your league counts blocked shots and minutes logged, Girardi is your man. Now third in the league for blocked shots, he's likely to once again land among the league's elite for the most under appreciated statistic.
News:Dan Girardi scored the game-winner in overtime Saturday in a 1-0 victory over the Islanders.
Analysis: It's just his second goal of the season and his first point in five games. He's better known for his shot-blocking and hitting, so this marker is a bonus.
News:Dan Girardi was plus-1 with an assist and two hits in New York's 6-1 win over Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.
Analysis: He spent most of his 24-plus minutes of ice time teamed with Michael Del Zotto. It's the veteran defenseman's first point in three games.
The Rangers are 8-2-1 when Dan Girardi gets on the scoresheet.
News:Dan Girardi had an assist in a 4-2 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
Analysis:Dan Girardi, who had 28 shifts for 21-plus minutes of total ice time, also had a hit and a shot on goal. He now has three assists in his last four games, as he's added some modest offense to his typically stout defense.
Rangers' Girardi Gets Assist In Win Over Lightning
News:Dan Girardi had an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Lightning.
Analysis: It's Dan Girardi's second assist in as many games. Despite missing two games, the blue-liner was a plus-3 with a goal and six assists in nine February games.
News:Dan Girardi had an assist in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to Winnipeg Tuesday night.
Analysis: Despite taking a shot off his ankle in his last game, Broadway faithful are breathing easier as the veteran blue-liner had a game-high 27-plus minutes. The assist is his first point in six games and gives him one goal and six assists on the season.
News:Dan Girardi (foot) suited up Tuesday against the Jets, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis:Dan Girardi blocked a shot with his foot Saturday, but his X-rays came back negative and the blueliner -- who checks in with six points in 15 games to date -- didn't miss any games as a result.
News:Dan Girardi (ankle) practiced Monday, the Daily News reports.
Analysis:Dan Girardi absorbed shots off his right foot and right hand Saturday, but he's checked out okay and it appears as though he will be fine for Tuesday's game against the Jets.
News: X-rays on Dan Girardi's ankle have come back negative, Bob McKenzie of TSN.ca reports. He is currently dealing with a bone bruise in his ankle.
Analysis:Dan Girardi suffered the injury while blocking a shot in the third period of Saturday's game. While it's good to see he avoided a fracture, bone bruises can be a nasty injury in their own right. This is certainly something to keep an eye on going forward. Consider the defenseman day-to-day with the ankle injury.
News:Dan Girardi took a P.K. Subban shot off the ankle late in the third period of Saturday's game and had to be helped off the ice, reports Kevin Garrity of NY1 News. He did not return.
Analysis:Dan Girardi usually skates off things like that, but the game was out of reach. There's no word on the severity of the injury. The Rangers will be in serious trouble if both Girardi and Ryan McDonagh, who were both injured Saturday, are out long.
News:Dan Girardi had a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: The veteran defenseman also registered two blocked shots and two hits in a high tempo game with the rival Isles. That's a goal and three assists during his current three-game point streak. Dan Girardi, who has never had a point streak longer than three games, now has one goal and five assists in 11 games this season.
News:Dan Girardi was a plus-1 with an assist in the Rangers' 4-3 shootout win over the Bruins on Tuesday night.
Analysis: More importantly, Dan Girardi had nearly 29 minutes of ice time with seven blocked shots. He now has five assists in 10 games and has gone plus-5 with three assists in his last two games.
Rangers' Girardi Returns, Solid Night In Win Over Lightning
News:Dan Girardi was a plus-4 with two assists in the Rangers' 5-1 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Analysis: Coming back from missing two games with an undisclosed injury, Broadway faithful are breathing a collective relief. Dan Girardi is now a plus-1 with four assists in nine games this season.
News:Dan Girardi (undisclosed) confirmed that he will play Sunday against the Lightning.
Analysis: The 28-year-old will indeed return Sunday after missing two games with an undisclosed injury. There's a chance Dan Girardi doesn't log his usual minutes in his first game back, but he should be available for a pretty heavy workload against Tampa.
Rangers' Girardi (Undisclosed) Expected To Play Sunday
News:Dan Girardi (undisclosed) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is expected to play Sunday against the Lightning, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis:Dan Girardi hasn't gone into specifics with his injury, but whatever the case may be, it looks like he will reclaim his usual spot on the top defensive pairing come Sunday. In his eight games this season, Girardi has recorded two assists and a team-leading 24-plus minutes of ice time per game.
News:Dan Girardi (undisclosed) skated in a non-contact jersey at practice Thursday morning and will not play against the Islanders that evening, tweets Steve Zipay of Newsday
Analysis: After taking what was called by most a "maintenance" day, Dan Girardi will miss his second game in a row with an injury no one in the organization will address. Sit the seven-year veteran but stay tuned for more on his day-to-day progress.
News:Dan Girardi's (undisclosed) status is still up in the air for Thursday's game against the Islanders, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis:Dan Girardi missed Tuesday's game against the Devils with an undisclosed injury after participating in the morning skate. The team did not release any information on whether or not they expect Girardi to play Thursday.
News:Dan Girardi is "banged up, day-to-day", according to the Rangers, tweets Steve Zipay of Newsday.
Analysis: That non-specific info doesn't provide any insight on what's ailing Dan Girardi, but it does at least explain why he was scratched from Tuesday's game.
News:Dan Girardi is not on the ice for pre-game warm-ups against the Devils and will apparently be a scratch for the contest.
Analysis:Dan Girardi had a maintenance day Monday that now looks to be more than maintenance. Stu Bickel will slot over to Girardi's spot on defense.
News:Dan Girardi did not participate in the Rangers' off day practice Monday, tweets Steve Zipay of Newsday
Analysis: Nothing to see here folks, as the top four defenseman received a "maintenance" day. However, this could help jolt Dan Girardi, who is minus-3 with just two assists through the first eight games.
News:Dan Girardi and defensive partner Ryan McDonagh could be in line for increased ice time this season after coach John Tortorella said after Tuesday's practice that the Rangers will "play the hell out of them" this season, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis:Dan Girardi and McDonagh will form the Rangers' top pairing and earned Tortorella's total trust last year. As a result, it's reasonable to expect Girardi to reach, and probably exceed, the 26 minutes per game he received last season.
News:Dan Girardi's power-play tally in the third period propelled the Rangers over the Devils in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday afternoon.
Analysis: Perhaps there's a trend here; the Rangers have won twice in this series, and Dan Girardi has banged home the game-winner both times. His three postseason game-winners this year are one more than he accumulated during the entire regular season, so don't expect lots more.
News:Dan Girardi registered a goal and an assist in the Rangers' 3-0 victory over New Jersey in Monday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Analysis:Dan Girardi potted what became the game-winning goal early in the third period on a blast from the blue line and then sprung Artem Anisimov on a slick outlet pass to create Chris Kreider's second goal. Girardi was busy defensively as well, as he and his teammates clogged the middle of the ice around Henrik Lundqvist and denied the Devils' duo of Zach Parise and Ilya Kovalchuk.
News:Dan Girardi's second-period goal to give the Rangers a 2-0 lead Thursday in Game 7 against Ottawa turned out to be the game-winner, sending New York on to the second round of the playoffs.
Analysis:Dan Girardi, who had just five goals in the regular season and is known as a stay-at-home defenseman, jumped up in a play and received a feed right in the slot from Brandon Dubinsky, which he finished off against Craig Anderson. It had to feel good for Girardi, who earlier in the game had whiffed from distance on a wide-open net. He picked up four points in the seven-game series.
News:Dan Girardi assisted on the Rangers' only goal in Monday's 1-0 win over Ottawa in Game 3; he has an assist in all three playoff games.
Analysis:Dan Girardi's contributions to the lineup do not always translate into the box score given how he is tasked with blocking shots and shutting down the opposition, but he's off to a great start in the playoffs. Look for the assists to keep coming considering he has played 26 minutes or more in all three games.
News:Dan Girardi scored his fifth goal of the season in Monday's 4-2 victory over New Jersey.
Analysis: It's nice to see Dan Girardi find the back of the net, as the goal marks the defenseman's first in over two months. Girardi's offensive production won't ever cause anyone to confuse him with Erik Karlsson, but he is a solid contributor across the board - especially in leagues that count average time on ice.
News:Dan Girardi notched an assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Bruins. He skated 21:56, good for third on the team.
Analysis:Dan Girardi sat out Saturday's practice for maintenance reasons, but he was healthy enough Sunday to pick up his 22nd point in 64 games.
News: Giradri is expected to be on the ice Sunday when the Rangers take on the Bruins according to the New York Daily News.
Analysis: There had been talk of a right arm issue, but Dan Girardi sat out Saturday's practice strictly for maintenance reasons. Girardi has played in all 63 games this season and has registered 21 points and a plus-16 rating.
News:Dan Girardi notched his fourth goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Predators.
Analysis:Dan Girardi's goal was only his first in the Rangers' last 29 games, but the All-Star defenseman is still a very valuable fantasy commodity. He's posted a very solid 2011-2012 season so far, and most importantly, leads all NHL defenseman in ice time.
News:Dan Girardi notched his 11th assist of the season in Thursday's 3-2 victory of the Panthers.
Analysis:Dan Girardi isn't going to offer a lot in terms of points, as this was only his second point in his last 16 games. However, Girardi leads all NHL defensemen in minutes played and is a very valuable asset if your league counts ice time as a category.
News:Dan Girardi grabbed two assists in Monday's 5-2 win over San Jose, giving him five points in the last four games.
Analysis:Dan Girardi is on the ice enough to contribute to the team's offense regularly, and he's been active in the Rangers' attack of late. One of his assists Monday was on the power play and three of his season's six points have come on the man-advantage. If you happen to be in a league that counts secondary categories such as ice time or blocked shots, Girardi is a steady choice.
News:Dan Girardi had two helpers Monday against Winnipeg. He also played 25:40.
Analysis:Dan Girardi plays a ton of minutes, and with Marc Staal out he's leading New York's defense. However, he's not a big time scorer, so if you don't play in a league where ice time is a category, he's probably not worth owning.
News: Gairardi is second in the league in overall ice time, averaging 30:51 minutes per game this young season, according to NY Daily News.
Analysis:Dan Girardi will be doing some heavy lifting early this year, as the Rangers are counting on him to pick up the slack while regular partner Marc Staal (concussion/headaches) remains out. Until Staal returns, Girardi has a chance to raise his profile a bit for fans and fantasy owners, who only started to take notice of him last season, when he led the league in blocked shots with 236. The danger comes if Staal is out for an extended period of time. Coach John Tortorella has already indicated that ice time will have to come down for Girardi in the long run, regardless of Staal's health.
News:Dan Girardi registered an assist in Monday's preseason loss to the Flyers while skating 32 shifts and 25:21 of ice time, second on the team.
Analysis: It's obvious he's past his hernia surgery and ready for the regular season. Dan Girardi has a hard time getting past that 30-point level mostly because he's relied upon for so many other things, but he's an excellent hitter and shot-blocker (he led the league with 236 last season in the latter category) and has more fantasy value the more categories your league uses.
News: Girardi underwent hernia surgery but will be ready for training camp, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: It looks like the issue is resolved and shouldn't carry into the next season.
Rangers' Girardi Soldiers On Despite Broken Finger
News: Girardi broke a finger in a shoving match with Brooks Laich early in Saturday's Game 5 loss to the Capitals. He returned to the game after trainers wrapped his finger and froze the digit, according to a report on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada.
Analysis: It must have been a challenge to play with a frozen finger as it's easy to end up with multiple digits frozen given the nerve structure of the hand. Girardi is one tough hombre and he should be fine for next season.
News: Despite both of their -2 ratings, Girardi and defense partner Marc Staal had a strong game, playing mostly heads up against Alex Ovechkin's line, in the first game of their series against the Capitals.
Analysis: Girardi led the Rangers with five of their 28 blocked shots, he also added three hits in just under 33 minutes of playing time.
Rangers' Girardi Blocks Seven Shots Against Philadelphia
News: Girardi had seven of the Rangers' 23 blocked shots in their 3-2 shootout win over Philadelphia on sunday. Girardi leads the NHL in blocked shots with 228.
Analysis: Girardi and Marc Staal have combined to become one of the better defensive pairs in the NHL. With his 30 points this season, Girardi has put himself on the fantasy radar as a solid depth defenseman. Furthermore, in fantasy leagues that incorporate hits and blocked shots as categories, his value is raised.
News: Girardi (ribs) returned to the New York lineup Tuesday after missing the team's previous two games.
Analysis: Girardi looked a bit rusty, but he played 26:08 in the contest, so he is obviously healthy and safe to activate if you normally use him.
News: Girardi (ribs) is expected to return for the Rangers' first game after the All-Star break (Tuesday, Feb. 1 against the Penguins), the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: The break comes at a good time for Girardi, who missed two consecutive games with the injury to his rib cage. He's having a breakout season offensively, so consider penciling Girardi back into your fantasy lineups soon.
News: Girardi will miss his second straight game Tuesday with an injured rib cage, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday.
Analysis: This is the last game for the Rangers before the All-Star break, so we'll have to revisit his status following the festivities, though the team does expect Girardi back for the next game.
News: Girardi, who injured his rib cage during Saturday's game against Atlanta in a fight, will not play Monday against the Capitals, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday.
Analysis: The Rangers have only two games on the schedule in a week shortened by the All-Star break, so you should probably make other arrangements.
News: Girardi left Saturday's game against the Thrashers after injuring his rib cage in a second-period fight with Andrew Ladd, the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Girardi was forced to miss all of the third period and overtime. Consider him day-to-day for the time being.
News: Girardi had two helpers in Saturday's loss to Montreal.
Analysis: He has 22 points on the season; they've come in just 46 games. This undrafted defender is on a 39-point pace but the only shortcoming is his lack of power-play production -- just four of his 22 points have come with the man advantage.
News: Girardi scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Thursday's win over the Coyotes.
Analysis: Girardi is having a stellar season so far, scoring at the highest pace of his career (19 points in 34 games) while playing excellent defense.
News: Girardi grabbed a goal and an assist in Monday's win over Calgary, giving him four points in the last two contests.
Analysis: Girardi's having a solid, albeit streaky season, for the Rangers and is worth a look in deeper leagues. Don't expect a ton of goals, but he's on pace for a nice season and has two power-play assists in the last two games.
News: Girardi had two assists in Saturday's win over the Wild.
Analysis: It's his only multi-point game since opening night. He has 11 points in 21 games, a pace that continues to lead the Blueshirts' blue line. Roll him if you have him. And if you don't, please go troll your waiver wire -- he's barely owned in a lot of formats. And that's a crime.
News: Girardi confirmed he took seven stitches on the bridge of his nose Monday night, but says it does not hurt and does not affect his vision, according to the Rangers' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: He'll play Wednesday against the Bruins, and the Rangers will need him with Michael Rozsival still out. Girardi is the Rangers' leading scorer from the blue line with nine points in 18 games.
News: Girardi left Monday's win over Pittsburgh late in the third period after being struck in the face with a puck, according to the Associated Press.
Analysis: No word yet on the severity, but there was a good amount of blood in the ice. Stay tuned for an update as Girardi is having a solid season with eight points in 18 games.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi tallied an assist and finished at even during Monday's game against the Penguins. He has one goal and two assists in 13 January games.
Analysis: The only good news for Girardi is that he is at plus-1 in January after being minus-11 through the first three months. For the second straight season, Girardi got off to a fast start in October before fading quickly offensively. Girardi logs a lot of playing time, but he is just an unreliable Fantasy option.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi failed to record a point and finished at minus-2 on Wednesday against the Flyers. He has no points in his last four games and is at minus-3 in that span. Girardi is minus-12 for the season.
Analysis: Girardi had an assist in three straight games before his latest cold streak, but it was merely an aberration. For the second straight season, Girardi got off to a fast start in October before fading quickly offensively. Girardi logs a lot of playing time, but he is just an unreliable Fantasy option.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi scored for the first time since Oct. 12 as he matched his goal total from last season with his fourth tally in a loss to the Flames on Sunday.
Analysis: Girardi got off to a hot start this season, but has faded ever since. He has low-end Fantasy appeal for now, but is worth stashing away in most formats until he starts to show some consistency.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Daniel Girardi and emerging defense partner Marc Staal have seen increased responsibilities this season, and they often have been employed as the Rangers' top defensive pairing. But coach John Tortorella has ridden Girardi hard at times during a shaky start to his fourth NHL season. Girardi, 25, is at minus-6 over his past five games after being plus-6 through the season's first six games. "Danny's been inconsistent. He has," Tortorella said. "But people forget, he's still young. You have to be really careful handling these guys that you can't get too down on them, either. When it's the same mistakes and the same type of inconsistencies, that's when it becomes a concern of mine. He understands, he's trying to rectify them, and he's not the only one."
Analysis: Girardi has been a hot addition in Fantasy since he has three goals and seven points in his first 11 games. But we have seen this before. Girardi usually gets off to a hot start before hitting a wall. New York is hoping he doesn't fall into the trap again. Girardi still has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi scored twice in Monday's rout of the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Girardi was bit of a disappointment last season with just four goals after producing 10 the previous campaign, but is off to a nice start in 2009-10. He is only worth using in deeper formats for the time being, but all owners should keep a close eye on his numbers.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi scored on an empty net Sunday as New York defeated Anaheim 3-0.
Analysis: Girardi was bit of a disappointment last season with just four goals after producing 10 the previous campaign. He is only worth using in deeper formats for the time being.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-3 during Monday's 3-0 win against the Devils. Girardi doubled the advantage at 6:39 of the second period, firing in a shot after Nik Antropov kept the play alive and got the puck to him in the slot with a diving poke. It was his fourth goal of the season and first since Nov. 24.
Analysis: Girardi deserves a hot tag for breaking his scoring slump that has lasted months. He also has five points in his last six games and is on his most productive run since early November. Girardi is a top-logging defenseman for New York, but has had a disappointing season for the most part. He might finish strong, but still has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi totaled 17 penalty minutes Sunday against the Flyers after getting in a first-period scrape with Mike Richards. Girardi not only took a five-minute major for fighting, but a two-minute instigator and game misconduct. He had all of 32 penalty minutes coming into the game.
Analysis: Girardi isn't much of an enforcer, then again, he hasn't been much of anything lately. He doesn't have a point since Dec. 17 and one in his last 42 games. He is also at minus-12 since Jan. 1. Even with the coaching change, Girardi can't get over his sophomore slump. Girardi has very low-end Fantasy appeal at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Rangers D Daniel Girardi, who left Friday's game in Chicago with an upper-body injury after a fight with Cam Barker at 5:27 of the second period, didn't skate Saturday but remained in the lineup Sunday against the Penguins. He has played in all 47 games this season.
Analysis: Girardi might have been able to stay in the active lineup, but that didn't mean he was overly productive on the ice. He didn't record a point for the 12th straight game and finished at minus-1. Girardi has just one goal and one assist in his last 28 games. He had 15 in his first 21. He has really hit a wall in his third NHL season and there is no telling if he can break the slump in the second half. Girardi logs a lot of PT, but remains a low-end Fantasy reserve until further notice.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi has gone five January games without a point. He has a minus-1 rating in that span and has taken just six shots. He has just one point in his last 20 games and hasn't scored since Nov. 24.
Analysis: Girardi got off to a great start by posting two goals and 12 assists in his first 19 games. Then all of a sudden like most of the Rangers' blue liners, he lost his offensive touch. Girardi logs heavy minutes for the Rangers and plays in all situations. There is potential with the third-year defenseman, but until he gets back on track, treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi assisted in Wednesday's win over the Kings, ending a 10-game skid without a point.
Analysis: Girardi got off to a very fast start this season and opened the season as one of the Rangers' top defenseman. New York's offense has stalled in the last few weeks and Girardi has suffered despite being a top-logging player. There is potential with the third-year defenseman, but until he gets back on track, treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: After failing to record a point in Saturday's tilt with the Hurricanes, Rangers defenseman Daniel Girardi has gone nine games without a tally. He has just one point (a Nov. 24 goal) in his last 14 games.
Analysis: Girardi got off to a very fast start this season and opened the season as one of the Rangers' top defenseman. New York's offense has stalled in the last few weeks and Girardi has suffered despite being a top-logging player. There is potential with the third-year defenseman, but until he gets back on track, treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi had a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 in 21:48 of ice time Wednesday against the Devils. Girardi has one goal and six assists in his last even games.
Analysis: Girardi has 14 points in 19 games this season and is outshining the likes of Wade Redden and Michal Rozsival along the Rangers' blue line. He had a pretty solid season in 2007-08 with a career-high 10 goals and 28 assists. He is well on his way to surpassing those totals in 2008-09. For now, Girardi remains a viable Fantasy defenseman.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi tallied an assist and finished at even in 25:19 of ice time Monday against the Oilers. He also took five shots in the game, but failed to score. Girardi has one goal and four assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Girardi has 12 points in 18 games this season and is outshining the likes of Wade Redden and Michal Rozsival along the Rangers' blue line. He had a pretty solid season in 2007-08 with a career-high 10 goals and 28 assists. He is well on his way to surpassing those totals in 2008-09. For now, Girardi remains a viable Fantasy defenseman.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi, who had a career-high 28 points last season, is on pace for a 54-point campaign this year with two goals and eight assists through 15 games.
Analysis: Girardi is paired up with Wade Redden on the top blue-line partnership in New York right now and is making the most of his increased ice time. While he's unlikely to keep this pace up, Girardi has some offensive upside and can be used as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy defenseman for the time being.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi also had a goal and an assist during Friday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. Girardi tied the score at 1 with a shot from the right point, beating Pascal Leclaire with a hard shot through congestion. It was his first goal of the season. He now has seven points (six assists) in 10 games.
Analysis: Girardi had his first points in five games Friday and has done fairly well offensively along the blue line despite having Wade Redden and Michael Roszival on the team. He had a career-high 28 points in 82 games last season, so there is some definite offensive upside. Still, Girardi remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi had a pair of assists and finished at even in 18:03 of ice time Saturday against the Flyers. He took one shot while assisting on two even-strength goals.
Analysis: The addition of Wade Redden will likely keep Girardi as a second- or third-pairing defenseman this season. He had a career-high 28 points in 82 games last season, so there is some definite offensive upside. Still, Girardi remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi assisted in his third straight game Tuesday as his team fell 4-3 in a shootout to the Islanders.
Analysis: Girardi has 25 points in 67 games this season, which makes him useful as a low-end starting defenseman in deeper Fantasy formats. He is in his first full NHL season though, so he also has some keeper potential.
News: New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi received a two-year contract extension Saturday worth $3.1 million. The deal with the 23-year-old Girardi, in his second NHL season, was announced during the Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.
Analysis: Girardi could've become a restricted free agent on July 1. Girardi has eight goals and 14 assists this season and has played in all 60 games. He is a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi scored an even strength goal for just the third time this season during Saturday's game against the Oilers. The Rangers were able to tie the game at 1 with 8:07 to go in regulation, snapping a drought of 108 minutes, 21 seconds without a goal. Girardi picked up the puck at the blue line and sent a high shot that fooled Mathieu Garon.
Analysis: Girardi now has three goals and three assists in his last six games. He has been great on the power play for the Rangers since his promotion to the top unit in November and is emerging as a decent Fantasy option in his second season. Consider him a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: Rangers D Daniel Girardi scored a goal and added an assist during Sunday's game against the Canadiens. It was the second time in three games that Girardi, who also finished at plus-2, had a goal and an assist.
Analysis: In just his second season, Girardi has been moved to the top power-play unit and is playing more than 21 minutes per game. He doesn't have the stats that Fantasy owners would like to see, but can be used as a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Rangers D Dan Girardi scored 3:37 into Saturday's game against the Senators. It was his third goal this season and second in seven games.
Analysis: Girardi has been moved to the team's top power-play unit, although Saturday's goal came at even strength. Girardi is doing much better in his second year in the NHL, but is still merely a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Dan Girardi had put the Rangers up 3-2 during a power play late in New York's three-goal second period Saturday against the Penguins to score his second goal this season. Girardi was moved onto the top power-play unit after the Rangers were 0-for-5 with the man advantage in beating the Flyers 4-3 in a shootout Thursday.
Analysis: Girardi has four assists in his last seven games as well, but if he can stay on the top power-play unit, perhaps more points will come his way. For now, he remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Daniel Girardi picked up his first-career NHL goal in Thursday's loss at Atlanta.
Analysis: Girardi posted just six assists in 40 NHL games heading into Thursday. Despite the goal, he is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Ds Dan Girardi, Marek Malik and Michal Rozsival each picked up an assist in Monday's game against the Penguins.
Analysis: Girardi is only worth a look as a reserve in the largest of Fantasy leagues and long-term keeper formats.
