News:Michael Frolik scored twice in Friday's 5-2 victory over Minnesota in Game 2 of the teams' Western Conference quarterfinal series, giving Chicago a 2-0 series lead.
Analysis:Michael Frolik slammed home two chances from close range that were the courtesy of deflected shots. He's going to give the Hawks secondary scoring as Chicago appears to be handling Minnesota quite easily.
News:Michael Frolik sat Wednesday as Blackhawks' coach Joel Quenneville started to sit some of the veterans to get ready for the post-season, CSN Chicago reports.
Analysis:Michael Frolik has three goals and seven assists in 43 games which is on par with last season. He is far from first two seasons in Florida where he had 45 and 43 points respectively in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons.
News:Michael Frolik scored two goals and added an assist against the Kings on Monday.
Analysis:Michael Frolik got to skate with Chicago's top line due to Marian Hossa's injury, and it paid off. However, he only had one goal and four points heading into this game, and Hossa will be back eventually. This game is very likely a fluke.
Hawks' Frolik Practices On First Line With Hossa Out
News:Michael Frolik was practicing on the first line with Brandon Saad and Jonathan Toews on Sunday, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: This is a definite plus for Michael Frolik who has been quiet this season with only one goal and three assists in 28 games. He only skated a little more than 14 minutes in the Blackhawks' last game, the loss to the Ducks on Wednesday.
News:Michael Frolik, who missed two games because of an illness, assisted on a Bryan Bickell goal in the third period in the Blackhawks' first regulation loss of the season Friday against Colorado.
Analysis:Michael Frolik only saw 10 minutes of ice time, but that is par for the course for him. It was only his fourth point - one goal and three assists - in 23 games skated.
News:Michael Frolik (illness) will play Friday against the Avalanche, Tracey Myers of CSNChicago.com reports.
Analysis: An illness cost Michael Frolik two games, but he'll be back in action Friday. With just three points (1G, 2A) in 22 games this season, the 25-year-old is worthy of minimal fantasy consideration.
News:Michael Frolik (illness) is slated to meet the Blackhawks in Colorado Friday where the team faces the Avs, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.
Analysis:Michael Frolik has not played in the team's last two games due to the illness, however, the fact that he is traveling to Denver in advance of Friday's game is promising.
News:Michael Frolik (illness) will not play Wednesday against the Avalanche.
Analysis:Michael Frolik missed the Hawks win Tuesday night with an illness as well. He is doubtful to travel with the team to Denver for their game with the Avs on Friday.
News:Michael Frolik (illness) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Wild, CSN's Tracey Myers reports.
Analysis: Consider him questionable for Wednesday's game against the Avalanche.
News:Michael Frolik (illness) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Wild, CSN's Tracey Myers reports.
Analysis: With just three points in 22 games to date, Michael Frolik's availability is generally of more importance to the Hawks' depth up front than it is to fantasy owners.
News:Michael Frolik split time with Jimmy Hayes on the Blackhawks' first line on Sunday with Andrew Brunette out with a foot injury, Chicago Sun-Times reported.
Analysis: Despite the move up to the first line, Michael Frolik only had a little more than 10 minutes of ice time and had three shots on goal. Hayes only had 12 minutes of ice time. Frolik has been a disappointment since being acquired from the Panthers last season. He accumulated 11 goals and 27 assists between Florida and the Blackhawks during the 2010-11 season in 80 games. Frolik has only scored five goals and registered nine assists this season heading into Thursday.
News:Michael Frolik (illness) practiced Saturday, Chicago Sun-Times writer Adam Jahns reports.
Analysis:Michael Frolik missed two practices with the illness, but it no longer appears to be an issue.
News:Michael Frolik has missed the past two practices due to an illness, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis:Michael Frolik has been disappointing this season, posting just 14 points (5G, 9A) and a minus-10 rating after putting up 38 points (11G, 27A) and a plus-two rating between Florida and Chicago last year. He was continuously a healthy scratch before this illness, so there will be no reason for excitement when he recovers.
News:Michael Frolik continues to be a healthy scratch and has not skated since Feb. 26 as the Blackhawks go with younger players, Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis:Michael Frolik was supposed to be a player that the Blackhawks were looking to continue to improve this season, but he has taken a step back. He has only five goals and nine assists in 55 games this season. Last season Frolik accumulated 11 goals and 27 assists between Florida and Chicago. "He had a great start, but it hasn't been anywhere near the way he had hoped or we were hoping it would be right now," Blackhawks' coach Joel Quenneville said. "But [he has to] stay with it because he's got some ingredients that can really help our team game. Whether it's confidence or it's consistency, we need to put that together."
News:Michael Frolik (shoulder) is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday night against San Jose, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis:Michael Frolik injured his shoulder when he crashed hard into the boards against the Canucks in the first game of the Blackhawks' current road trip.
News:Michael Frolik (shoulder) could be in the lineup Wednesday night against the Sharks, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.
Analysis:Michael Frolik injured his shoulder when he crashed hard into the boards against the Canucks in the first game of the Blackhawks' current road trip.
News: Prolik will not play Friday against the Flames, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis:Michael Frolik has been battling an undisclosed injury, playing in every game but only posting one point in November. He has been able to play so it is hard to believe he will sit for long.
News:Michael Frolik has been bumped up to the top line with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Analysis: Coach Joel Quenneville wants to see what Michael Frolik can do outside of a checking line role. The key here is if he can also get some power play time, as Frolik is averaging just 22 seconds per game there this season. So it may be worth waiting to see exactly how he's used. But keep an eye on him and be ready to pounce, as Frolik has scored 21 goals twice before in his career, and playing with Toews and Sharp, should that persist, would certainly add to his offensive numbers. And those aren't all that bad even before the move, as Frolik has seven points in 14 games this season.
News:Michael Frolik score the 'Hawks' only goal in the 4-1 preseason loss at Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Analysis: Despite getting the team's only goal, he had a minus-2 for the night. Michael Frolik signed a three-year contract in the summer after notching 11 goals and 27 assists with the Blackhawks and the Panthers last season. After receiving Frolik from the Panthers, he scored three goals and six assists in 28 games for the Blackhawks.
News: Frolik signed a three-year deal with the Blackhawks on Friday, the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Analysis: Frolik played in 80 games in the 2010-11 season, posting 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists). The Blackhawks acquired him from the Panthers near mid-season. After being traded to the Hawks, he posted three goals and six assists in 28 games. Frolik had two goals and three assists in seven playoff games. He's currently slotted to play on the third line next season, but any injuries to more prominent players could earn the 23-year-old winger a more significant role.
News: Frolik was given a qualifying offer by the Blackhawks on Monday, CSN in Chicago reports.
Analysis: Frolik had three goals and six assists in 28 games after being acquired from the Panthers in a package that included Jack Skille in February. For the 2010-11 season he scored 11 goals and tallied 27 assists in 80 games.
Hawks' Frolik Has Three Points In Tuesday's Game 4
News: Frolik had a goal and two assists in Tuesday's Game 4 win over Vancouver.
Analysis: The goal was Frolik's first career playoff tally. He also finished the contest a plus-4. One would think Frolik's role the remainder of the series would decrease with Dave Bolland's return to the lineup, but you wouldn't know that from Tuesday's performance.
News: Frolik is expected to move to center for Sunday's game with the Caps with Dave Bolland out indefinitely with a concussion, the Daily Herald reports.
Analysis: Frolik moves from the wing to center the line of Marian Hossa and Bryan Bickell. "It's a different mind-set," Frolik said. "You have more responsibility in the defensive zone helping the defensemen. You have to put in your mind what you have to do there."
News: Frolik had a goal and two assists in Wednesday's win over the Flames.
Analysis: The points were his first with the team in 10 games since his early-February trade.
News: Frolik played 17:20 and fired five shots on goal in Friday's game against Dallas.
Analysis: If he's going to shoot the puck this much, there's a good chance we'll see an uptick in his scoring since the Hawks have more playmakers to set him up than the Panthers did. For those in deeper formats where he's available on the waiver wire, Frolik is worth considering.
News: Frolik will play in his first as a Blackhawk on Friday against the Stars, WGN-AM Radio in Chicago reports.
Analysis: This will be the first game for Frolik since he was dealt for Jack Skille and a pair of prospects on Wednesday. The Blackhawks might use him at center and possibly on a line with Marian Hossa. He has eight goals and 21 assists on the season, but has struggled recently as he has not scored a goal since Dec. 17. He does have a streak of registering assists in three straight games. As a side note Frolik will wear sweater No. 67, the first time a Blackhawk has worn that number.
News: Frolik has been dealt to Chicago as part of a five-player deal according to TSN and the Associated Press.
Analysis: The deal is for winger Jack Skille and two other prospects as well as Florida goaltender Alexander Salak, who will be joining Frolik in the Windy City.
News: Frolik is cooling off in January, having not recorded a point in five straight games.
Analysis: Fortunately for Frolik and his fantasy owners alike, the Panthers play the Thrashers on Monday. The young winger has three assists in as many games against Atlanta this season.
News: Frolik assisted on two of Florida's four goals Monday in the win over Carolina.
Analysis: Frolik hasn't scored in seven games, but he has six assists over that span. He's streaky, talented and just 22 years old. Florida's a struggling offensive team but Frolik is one of their brighter prospects. Be aware of the risk inherent in playing him.
News: Frolik assisted on both Florida goals Monday in the shootout loss to Boston, giving him points in three consecutive games.
Analysis: Frolik's been quietly productive for an offensively challenged Panthers' squad, as he has at least one point in eight of the last 10 contests. This type of consistency is rare for the mercurial winger, but remember, he's only 20. However, he doesn't have a goal in four contests.
News: Frolik scored just 1:42 seconds into Wednesday night's contest against the Hurricanes to stake the Panthers to a 2-0 lead.
Analysis: Frolik found the back of the net for the seventh time this season and the score marks his third goal in his last five games. After a miserable stretch in mid-November, Frolik could be finding his groove.
News: Frolik scored Florida's only goal of regulation and then put away the game-winner in the shootout as the Panthers stole a road win at Phoenix on Saturday night, 2-1.
Analysis: His second-period tally ended a personal 11-game goalless streak, during which he had just three assists. Despite that drought, he's still tied for the team scoring lead with just 14 points in 24 games, showing you how toothless the Panthers' attack really is.
News: Frolik notched a goal and two assists in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Frolik has four goals and four assists in his last five games. He's responded tremendously to his benching at the end of October and may be the Panthers' hottest hand going forward. Consider riding his streak while it lasts.
News: Frolik stretched his point streak to four games with a goal in Saturday's loss to Carolina.
Analysis: He started oh-so-slowly but has turned up the heat in his last seven contests -- he has been held off the score sheet just once in those seven and has seven points (three goals, four helpers). He's uber-talented but young, and without a strong supporting cast. And that means his output won't be elite for a couple years.
News: Frolik notched the first goal of the contest for the Panthers on Saturday.
Analysis: Frolik, who had just two assists coming into Saturday's game, responded well to being Thursday's healthy scratch after coach Pete DeBoer expressed frustration with Frolik's lack of early season production. He's not a viable fantasy option, but his success is a crucial part of a sputtering Panthers offense.
News: Frolik will not play in Thursday's game against Ottawa, the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Frolik has just two assists on the season. Coach Pete DeBoer continues to rattle his lines in hopes of sparking an offense that has converted just two of 26 man advantage opportunities.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik assisted twice Monday in an OT loss to the Predators.
Analysis: Frolik has shown flashes of potential this season but is only up to 39 points on the season. The 22-year-old still has some value in keeper leagues, but he's yet to really impress on the Fantasy side of things and should only be started in seasonal leagues with more than 12 teams.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik scored his third goal in the last two games when he lit the lamp in Saturday's victory over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Frolik is playing nice hockey right now for Florida, but has work to do before he becomes more than just an option in deeper leagues. Keep an eye on him in Week 21 (March 8-14).
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik scored his 14th and 15th goals of the season Wednesday in a 7-4 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Frolik is currently getting time on the top line in Florida, and might stick around there with David Booth once Nathan Horton returns from injury soon. These goals were Frolik's first in 17 games though, so don't get too excited by this performance. The youngster still remains just a low-end option in seasonal leagues for now and a long-term keeper guy.
News: The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that Panthers coach Pete DeBoer has replaced RW Michael Frolik on the top line with veteran C Cory Stillman.
Analysis: Frolik hasn't scored since Jan. 13, but he's not the only Panther who has been struggling to put the biscuit in the basket lately. Frolik has shown flashes of potential in his young career, but is still too inconsistent to use outside of deeper Fantasy leagues right now. Stillman has also had a few good offensive spurts this campaign, but also is only worth worrying about in larger formats.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-1 on Sunday against the Islanders. It was his fifth multi-assist game of the season and second in January. Unfortunately, Frolik hasn't scored in nine games and has only one goal in his last 14 games.
Analysis: Frolik didn't have a very exciting January and his lack of scoring really hurt Fantasy owners. The Panthers have continued to urge Frolik to be more aggressive on offense and really want him to take his game to the next level. It's just up to the Czech forward to make the next move. Frolik has low-end Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at minus-3 on Wednesday against the Capitals. Frolik opened the scoring at 6:44 in the first period. He took a pass from Stephen Weiss and beat Michal Neuvirth with a backhander to put the Panthers up 1-0. Frolik has two goals and three assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Frolik's day kind of got washed out in Fantasy since he had the tough defensive effort. Frolik is up to four points in his first five January games. He has played well the last two months, but he still isn't at the level we would like to see from a Fantasy standpoint. Consider Frolik a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik assisted twice Sunday in a win over the Penguins.
Analysis: After a little bit of a funk in early December, Frolik has been playing very well since with 12 points in his last 11 games. He's thriving on the top line for Florida right now, and is certainly worth a look in deeper leagues.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik scored a goal during Thursday's game against the Canadiens. Frolik forced the third tie at 12:08 of the second period when his wrist shot got past Jaroslav Halak to cap an odd-man rush. It was Frolik's 12th goal and third in seven games.
Analysis: Frolik has played his best hockey over the last two months, totaling 10 goals and 19 points in 29 games. It's no surprise he has upped his performance since moving to a scoring line with Stephen Weiss and Nathan Horton. Frolik isn't quite matching the offensive output of Weiss and Horton, but he is starting to catch up. Frolik remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Nathan Horton, Stephen Weiss and Michael Frolik scored power-play goals to lead the Florida Panthers past the punchless Flyers 4-1 Monday night. Weiss had three assists, Frolik had two assists, and Tomas Vokoun stopped 30 shots for the Panthers.
Analysis: Frolik finished with three points in the game on Monday and has recorded nine points in his last seven games. With 23 points on the season, he's clearly been hot of late. Frolik is pretty much a low-end Fantasy start for deeper formats but he might be worth using slightly more consistently if he continues to play this way.
News:Michael Frolik scored twice and the Florida Panthers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Devils on Friday. Frolik displayed some fancy stick work to net a power-play goal at 2:24 of the second period. Having already skated across the slot, Frolik reached back to deflect Keith Ballard's shot from the left point past Martin Brodeur. Just when it looked as if the game was slipping away from Florida, Frolik came through again at 2:23 of the third. Sprung for a breakaway by a long lead pass from Nathan Horton, Frolik flipped a forehand over Brodeur's right pad. "The fourth goal was very important after they came back," Frolik said. "I was just skating in the middle and Hortie just saw me there. I just did what I did there."
Analysis: Frolik has scored seven times since Nov. 1 after scoring only twice in October. He has been playing a lot better over the last month, but his numbers still aren't at a place where he needs to be in all Fantasy lineups. Frolik is pretty much a low-end Fantasy start for deeper formats.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik scored a goal and added an assist during Monday's game against the Thrashers. The Panthers tied it at 3 with 2:23 remaining in the second period on a goal by Frolik, his seventh. Stephen Weiss took the puck away from Atlanta's Mark Popovic behind the net and passed to Frolik, who easily beat Atlanta goalie Johan Hedberg. It was his second goal in three games.
Analysis: Frolik finished November with five goals and nine points in 14 games. He definitely turned his game around after a sluggish October. Frolik showed last season he was a slow starter before heating up. Perhaps he is following the same trend. Frolik is a low-end Fantasy start until his numbers really jump off the page.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 during Monday's game against the Penguins. He has three goals and three assists in his last eight games.
Analysis: Frolik is finally settling into an offensive groove for the Panthers after he looked lost in October. If there is one thing we have learned about Frolik during his short time with the Panthers is that he is a slow starter and does better when the team wins. Until he puts it all together, Frolik has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News:Michael Frolik scored twice, Dominic Moore and Rostislav Olesz had a goal and an assist each, and Tomas Vokoun made 26 saves in the surging Florida Panthers' 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. Frolik tied the game at 1, netting his fifth goal on a one-timer from the high slot. Frolik then gave Florida a 4-2 edge as he scored 17:58 into the third on a power play. He has four goals in his last five games.
Analysis: Frolik was a pleasant surprise for the Panthers in 2008-09 when he recorded 21 goals. He struggled at the beginning, but once his confidence got going, there was no stopping the Czech forward. The Panthers are hoping for a repeat performance after he started slow again in 2009-10. Keep tabs on Frolik, who remains a low-end Fantasy flier.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Panthers RW Michael Frolik was in a bit of a slump, but the second-year player scored his second goal in the last three games on Saturday against the Islanders and has four for the season. He didn't get his first of the 2008-09 season until Nov. 20.
Analysis: Frolik was a pleasant surprise for the Panthers in 2008-09 when he recorded 21 goals. He struggled at the beginning, but once his confidence got going, there was no stopping the Czech forward. The Panthers are hoping for a repeat performance after he started slow again in 2009-10. Keep tabs on Frolik, who remains a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik scored his second goal of the season during Friday's 7-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Frolik capped the scoring as he beat Cam Ward with a wrist shot 17:48 into the third. He has three points in three games.
Analysis: Frolik was a pleasant surprise for the Panthers in 2008-09 when he recorded 21 goals. He struggled at the beginning, but once his confidence got going, there was no stopping the Czech forward. Florida is expecting Frolik to improve as a second-year player and possibly post 30 goals. Consider him a sleeper for deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Panthers RW Michael Frolik, who scored six times in March at the end of last season, didn't waste any time in opening his goal account in 2009-10 when he found the net in the second period of Friday's win over the Blackhawks in Helsinki. He also assisted in the victory.
Analysis: Frolik is starting to establish himself as a quality young forward with the Panthers and played 19:28 on Friday after averaging less than 15 minutes a game in 2008-09. He played mostly on the second scoring line with veterans Steve Reinprecht and Cory Stillman, and actually saw more of the ice than any of the top-line forwards. Frolik looks like a superb sleeper in Fantasy play this year, so continue to start him in deeper formats until further notice.
News: Florida rookie C Michael Frolik left the ice early in the second period Sunday after a slap shot from Penguins D Brooks Orpik hit his hand. Frolik returned to the game, but didn't have a point in 12:17 of ice time and finished at minus-1.
Analysis: Frolik has had a solid rookie season for the Panthers despite having a slow start. He has tallied all but four of his 41 points since Dec. 1. Frolik has been an unheralded rookie forward in 2008-09, but he has been great for Florida's cause. Consider him a viable low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Panthers C Michael Frolik scored a goal, tallied two assists and finished at plus-2 during Tuesday's game against the Senators. Frolik added an empty-net goal with 1:32 left to finish off a 5-2 win. The rookie has two goals and three assists in his last four games.
Analysis: Frolik broke 40 points and 20 goals Tuesday. He has totaled all but four of his points since Dec. 1. Frolik has been an unheralded rookie forward in 2008-09, but he has been great for Florida's cause. Consider him a viable low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Panthers C Michael Frolik scored a goal and finished at plus-2 during Wednesday's game against the Sabres. Frolik scored to put Florida up 3-1 early in the third period. He beat Mikael Tellqvist with a wrister for his 19th goal and second in six games.
Analysis: Frolik has been quiet the last few weeks with just four points in his last 10 games. It's no surprise since Florida has been down in the dumps. The rookie forward has had a solid season, but just not spectacular enough for Fantasy owners. Frolik is a low-end Fantasy flier and long-term keeper.
News: Florida C Michael Frolik scored a goal and recorded an assist in a 6-2 win over the Capitals on Sunday. Frolik had failed to record a point in his five previous games after going on a four-game points streak in mid-February.
Analysis: Frolik had four good games in a row for the Cats then took five more completely off. Hopefully he's about to go on another run, but don't count on it as Frolik is only a low-end option. Frolik remains a decent long-term Fantasy keeper as well.
News: Panthers C Michael Frolik tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 during Tuesday's game against the Devils. Frolik has three goals and two assists during a four-game point streak.
Analysis: Frolik began February without a point in his first four games, but he has completely reversed the trend in his last four outings. He is really one of the games top young stars and is getting quality PT down the stretch for the playoff contending Panthers. Frolik remains a decent long-term Fantasy keeper and low-end flier in larger seasonal leagues.
News: Florida rookie C Michael Frolik scored for the third straight night against the Capitals on Sunday in a 4-2 loss. The goal came midway through the second period to cut the Washington deficit to 2-1. Frolik now has 27 points on the season with 14 goals and 13 assists overall.
Analysis: Frolik had gone through a three-game mini-slump without even a point before rattling off a three games with a goal streak. It''s nothing to get excited about as all three of the games were only single-point performances. He remains a low-end option with plenty of upside.
News: Florida C Michael Frolik scored the Panthers' only regulation goal in a 2-1 shootout win over the Rangers on Friday. Frolik tied it at 2:37 of the second. After Cory Stillman's pass from behind the net was deflected, Frolik spun around and beat Henrik Lundqvist through the legs. Frolik increased his points total on the year to 26 with 13 goals and 13 assists.
Analysis: Frolik scored on back to back nights, beating Michael Leighton of Carolina on Thursday. Frolik is capable of scoring in this league but had not recorded a point in five games prior to Thursday's goal against Carolina. He is a player who has potential to be pretty solid but for now is a low-end option.
News: Five different Panthers players scored against the Hurricanes on Thursday, but only one of them were able to score off of Michael Leighton. That man was Michael Frolik who scored the Panthers' final goal after his teammates torched Cam Ward four four other goals and got him pulled.
Analysis: Frolik has increased his points total to 25 on the season with 12 goals and 13 assists. He hadn't tallied a single point in his prior five games. He is a player who does have appeal down the road but is only a low-end option reserved for deeper leagues at the moment.
News: Florida C Michael Frolik scored the Panthers' final goal in a 5-1 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. Frolik was able to wrist the puck past goalie Carey Price for his 11th goal of the season and his 24th point overall.
Analysis: Frolik's goal basically came in garbage time as the Panthers had essentially locked down the home-ice win. It makes no difference to Fantasy owners however as a goal is a goal. Frolik is a player that may be worth taking a look at in long-term keeper leagues for his future promise.
News: Panthers rookie C Michael Frolik scored and added two assists in Tuesday's win over the Flyers.
Analysis: Frolik has emerged as a solid offensive weapon for the Panthers and has 21 points in his last 25 games. He is getting more ice time lately as a result of his hot play and he made the most of it on Tuesday. He's worth picking up in deeper leagues and remains a solid long-term keeper option.
News: Panthers C Michael Frolik tallied an assist and finished at even in 17:40 of ice time Friday against the Flyers. He has three goals and two assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Frolik has 16 of his 20 points this season in the last 20 games. He has finally settled into a groove after struggling to crack the Panthers' rotation to begin the season. Florida sees a bright future for the former first-round pick and so should Fantasy owners. Frolik is a low-end Fantasy option that is quickly rising.
News: Panthers C Michael Frolik scored on a penalty shot and added an assist Saturday as Florida manhandled the Thrashers 8-4.
Analysis: Frolik has scored in every other game over his last seven and is showing the skills that made the Panthers take him with the 10th overall pick in 2006. He remains a nice Fantasy keeper and someone to keep an eye on in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Panthers LW Michael Frolik recorded his eighth goal of the season in Tuesday's win over the Maple Leafs. The rookie has seven goals since Nov. 30.
Analysis: Frolik has been a real bright spot for the Panthers over the last few weeks. He had 11 points in 14 December games and has two goals already January. While he's probably not quite ready to be used in seasonal Fantasy leagues just yet, Frolik is definitely worth owning in most keeper formats, as he's showed a ton of potential in 2008-09 so far.
News: Panthers C Michael Frolik scored for the fourth time in his last six games Saturday as Florida routed the Penguins 6-1.
Analysis: Frolik has been a real bright spot for the Panthers over the last few weeks. He had 11 points in 14 December games and is now 1-for-1 in January. While he's probably not quite ready to be used in seasonal Fantasy leagues just yet, Frolik is definitely worth owning in most keeper formats, as he's showed a ton of potential in 2008-09 so far.
News: Panthers C Michael Frolik scored a goal and finished at minus-2 during Monday's 5-2 loss to the Canadiens. The rookie opened the scoring with his sixth goal of the season -- a snap shot past Carey Price 5:18 into the game. It was his fourth goal in seven games.
Analysis: After trying to crack the Panthers lineup for the first two months, Frolik has had a breakthrough in December. He has 11 points in 13 games and has finally gotten through the rookie wall. Now if he can sustain, he might develop into more than a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: The South Florida SunSentinel reports that the Panthers will try Michael Frolik at center in a bid to boost their anemic offense. "We're in need at center," coach Pete DeBoer said. "I've been impressed with (Frolik's) vision. He's got some size (6-1, 185), which is important up the middle. He skates well. And he's not afraid to physically get involved down low."
Analysis: Frolik, a 2006 first-round pick, has settled into an offensive groove in the last few weeks and has definitely showed he can hang in the NHL. He still remains a low-end Fantasy option for the deepest of leagues, but is also a nice long-term keeper.
News: Panthers C Michael Frolik scored and assisted in Sunday's loss to the Canucks, and now has seven points in seven December games.
Analysis: The 2006 first-round pick has settled into an offensive groove in the last few weeks as Florida has been a little banged up. Frolik is likely to lose scoring chances once some of Florida's top offensive players are healthy, but he definitely showed he can hang in the NHL. He still remains a low-end Fantasy option for the deepest of leagues, but is also a nice long-term keeper.
News: Panthers C Michael Frolik tallied an assist and finished at even in 17:32 of ice time Thursday against the Oilers. He has one goal and five assists in his last six games.
Analysis: The 2006 first-round pick has settled into an offensive groove in the last few weeks as Florida has been a little banged up. Frolik is likely to lose scoring chances once some of Florida's top offensive players are healthy, but he definitely showed he can hang in the NHL. He still remains a low-end Fantasy option for the deepest of leagues, but is also a nice long-term keeper.
News: Rookie center Michael Frolik had a goal and assist for the Panthers during Sunday's 4-0 win against the Rangers. Frolik made it 4-0 with his second NHL goal in 20 career games. Stephen Weiss and Frolik came in on a 2-on-1, and Weiss fired a shot off Steve Valiquette's arm that left a big rebound. Frolik got to the puck and scored into the open right side. It was his second goal in six games.
Analysis: The rookie forward is finally getting considerable playing time for Florida, but he still hasn't produced all that much offensively. He is still trying to adjust to the NHL game and remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper at this time.
News: Panthers forward Michael Frolik, the 10th pick overall in the 2006 draft, spoiled Devils goalie Scott Clemmensen's bid for a third career shutout Thursday, scoring his first NHL goal on a power play 8:42 into the third period.
Analysis: Frolik has been bumped to the team's top scoring line with Cory Stillman out indefinitely with post-concussion syndrome. He is getting a real chance to spread his wings after seeing limited PT in the first few weeks of his NHL career. Florida has high hopes for Frolik, but he remains a Fantasy reserve and long-term keeper until he becomes a frequent point provider.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Panthers LW Michael Frolik, a 20-year-old rookie, has taken Cory Stillman's place on the top line alongside Nathan Horton and Rostislav Olesz. "You look for players that complement, and even though he hasn't scored, he has the ability to create offense," coach Peter DeBoer said.
Analysis: Frolik still doesn't have a point yet this season, but you have to think he will break his duck soon. Frolik is a top prospect for Florida, but is trying to make the jump from junior hockey to the NHL. Right now, he is being tested. Frolik remains more of a long-term keeper and possible stashee in larger Fantasy formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Panthers RW Michael Frolik has worked himself up from the press box to Florida's top line in a span of one game. The rookie got in his second game on Monday at Montreal after being a healthy scratch in three games. By the third period of that game, Frolik was up front with center Nathan Horton and Cory Stillman. Brett McLean had been playing on the front line but is now playing on the fourth line alongside Kamil Kreps and Ville Peltonen. "I just have to play hard, play focused," Frolik said. "I want to keep playing with them."
Analysis: Frolik still doesn't have a point in three NHL games and is playing less than 10 minutes per game. He might have gotten a promotion to top line time, but the Panthers have yet to take off the training wheels. Frolik is a top prospect for Florida, but is trying to make the jump from junior hockey to the NHL. Right now, he is being tested. Frolik remains more of a long-term keeper and possible stashee in larger Fantasy formats.
News: The South Florida SunSentinel reports that Panthers rookie C Michael Frolik has been bumped up to the No. 2 Nathan Horton-Corey Stillman line for Wednesday night's game at Ottawa.
Analysis: Frolik was expected to go back to the AHL soon, but now it looks like he's impressed enough so far this season to earn even more ice time in Sunrise. He remains a solid long-term keeper who could produce enough points this season to have some value in deeper seasonal leagues as things go along.
News:The Sports Xchange reports rookie Michael Frolik was ecstatic to make the Panthers out of training camp, but he hasn't seen much playing time and the left winger being a healthy scratch in three of the first four games. In his one game, Frolik played a total of 5:48.
Analysis: The Panthers say they aren't currently thinking of sending Frolik to AHL Rochester to get more playing time, although if this keeps up, that is certainly an option. "I think it's too early to say he isn't going to play," coach Pete DeBoer said. "We're only three, four games in. If we get to the quarter mark of the season and he's not playing, obviously you start to weigh if this is detrimental to him or not. This early, he's learning about the NHL, he's learning what it takes and is on the ice with NHL players every day." Frolik is one of the Panthers' top prospects, but he will either get time on the lower lines or go back to the minors at this point in his career. He remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Panthers LW Michael Frolik made his NHL debut against the Thrashers Saturday. The 20-year-old was playing on Florida's fourth line. Frolik also made his professional debut as Frolik spent last season in the QMJHL. "This has been my dream since I started to skate," Frolik said before the game. "This is different than a preseason game." He didn't have a point in 5:48 of ice time and finished at minus-1.
Analysis: Frolik played in five of Florida's seven exhibition games. Coach Pete DeBoer switched him from the right side to the left for Saturday's game. Frolik is one of the Panthers' top prospects, but he will either get time on the lower lines or go back to the minors at this point in his career. He remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: Panthers C Anthony Stewart was among the healthy scratches for Florida's season-opening loss to the Hurricanes on Friday night. Also scratched were D Noah Welch and rookie C Michael Frolik.
Analysis: Stewart clinched a roster spot with a nice preseason performance, but he won't be happy to have sat on the bench Friday night. While being in the NHL is nice, no one wants to be a healthy scratch too often. Stewart's Fantasy value remains pretty much zero until he gets some regular playing time.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss and LW David Booth have been activated for Friday night's opening game at Carolina. To make room, Shawn Matthias and Michael Frolik were assigned to Rochester (AHL).
Analysis: Weiss and Booth are both contributing forwards with the Panthers, but they don't put up enough points to be considered anything more than low-end Fantasy forwards in deeper formats. Frolik and Matthias are quality prospects who could be up for a few games this season, but only have value in keeper leagues right now.
News: The Florida Panthers announced their opening night roster Wednesday, and rookies Michael Frolik and Shawn Matthias were both on the list, along with D Cory Murphy.
Analysis: Frolik and Matthias are likely only going to be up with the Panthers for a little bit, as Stephen Weiss, Radek Dvorak and David Booth are close to recovering from their respective injuries. The rookies have nice long-term keeper value, but it's really unclear how much impact they'll have this season. Murphy is a second-year defenseman who could have some value as a low-end reserve blue-liner in Fantasy play, but it really depends on how much ice time he gets.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Panthers coach and GM Jacques Martin said he is interested in adding players at the coming trade deadline, but all but said prospects like Shawn Matthias and Michael Frolik are deal-breakers. "We're always looking to add some players if we can," Martin said. "The only drawback with that is a lot of time they're asking for guys like Matthias, Frolik. For the better of the organization, you don't want to give up one of those young players that you're going to count on for a lot of years. They're going to be significant."
Analysis: It's not hard to see why the Panthers don't want to part with Frolik. He is being called "Baby Jagr" and being compared favorable to future Hall-of-Famer Jaromir. Frolik, who is about to turn 20, has been a hit since playing junior hockey in North America. He totaled 73 points (31 goals) in 52 games last season. This season, he has 17 goals and 30 assists through 32 games. He has great skills as a playmaker and is worth a flier in long-term keeper leagues.
News:Michael Frolik has 10 goals and 21 assists in 20 games for Rimouski of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this season.
Analysis: The 10th pick overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft posted 31 goals and 73 points in 52 games at Rimouski last season. His Fantasy appeal is limited to deeper long-term keeper formats at this point.
News: The Florida Panthers assigned four players to the junior ranks over the weekend. Keaton Ellerby was sent to Kamloops of the WHL, Michael Frolik was assigned to Rimouski of the QMJHL, Shawn Matthias was shipped to Belleville of the OHL and Michal Repik was sent to Vancouver of the WHL.
Analysis: The 10th pick overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft posted 31 goals and 73 points in 52 games at Rimouski last season. His Fantasy appeal is limited to deeper long-term keeper formats at this point.
