News:Matt Kassian replaced Cory Conacher in Ottawa's lineup for Friday's Game 2 loss to Montreal in their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Series.
Analysis:Matt Kassian presumably was in the lineup to combat against any type of retaliation Ottawa was expecting from Thursday's Game 1 and the Eric Gryba hit on Lars Eller. Kassian was on the ice to start the game but played only 10:30 in the contest with no fights and two penalty minutes and five hits.
News: Ottawa coach Paul MacLean said that he wants Matt Kassian's toughness in the lineup against Philadelphia on Saturday, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: A move like this has all the makings of some "old time hockey" as the Senators head to the playoffs while the Flyers head home. The last time these two teams met, the Senators took offense to Philadelphia's Jay Rosehill and his over-aggressiveness. Matt Kassian will be out there to ensure the safety of his teammates, so expect to see some gloves and sticks on the ice during this one. Kassian's last notable game was a two-fight, 20-minutes-in-penalties extravaganza against Toronto back in the end of March and he's been mostly a healthy scratch since. If your league uses PIMs in scoring, Kassian makes for an awesome pickup for Saturday and possibly even Sunday.
News:Matt Kassian is expected to be a healthy scratch Friday due to the return of Milan Michalek.
Analysis: With Milan Michalek expected to return to the lineup Friday, it seems as if Matt Kassian will be the odd man out against the Devils.
News:Matt Kassian fought twice in the first period and ended the game with 20 penalty minutes Saturday night.
Analysis: While that might be a boon in your penalties category, that time in the box meant he only saw 6:12 on ice Saturday against Toronto.
News: The Senators have acquired Matt Kassian from the Wild in exchange for a 2014 sixth-round draft pick, the team's official site reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian, who has recorded one goal and 12 penalty minutes in nine games with AHL Houston to date, will give the Sens' organization a little added toughness and depth at forward.
News:Matt Kassian has successfully cleared waivers, the Minneaplolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: The Wild cleared the roster spot for Jared Spurgeon, who was recently activated off the IR. Matt Kassian will now play for the AHL's Houston Aeros.
News:Matt Kassian was placed on waivers by the Wild on Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis: With Jared Spurgeon (foot) activated from injured reserve prior to Tuesday's game, Matt Kassian was a natural choice for demotion having not appeared in any games this season. He'll have a better chance at more regular playing time with AHL Houston, assuming he passes through waivers unclaimed.
News:Matt Kassian is likely to be traded or released after the Wild acquired Mike Rupp, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian hasn't been active for a game yet this season, and the Wild don't need a second tough guy after the acquisition of Rupp, who offers more on offense.
News:Matt Kassian will begin the season on Minnesota's NHL roster, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian isn't on any of the top four lines, so he may struggle for ice time and be used in an enforcer role.
News:Matt Kassian (groin) agreed to a two-year, one-way deal with the Wild on Thursday, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian only appeared in 24 games last season and averaged 5:33 minutes, finishing with two goals and 55 penalty minutes. A sports hernia ended his season in late March, but clearly Minnesota felt the 25-year-old winger was worth extending.
News:Matt Kassian is out for the season with a sports hernia, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Surgery is likely for Matt Kassian, but barring any unforeseen issues, he has plenty of time to recover before the Wild pick things up again for next season. The rugged Kassian finishes up the 2011-12 campaign with two goals and 55 PIMs in 24 games.
News:Matt Kassian will not play Thursday due to a groin injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He may have been a healthy scratch anyway with Mikko Koivu set to return Thursday from a shoulder injury.
News:Matt Kassian (groin) had three hits in seven minutes of ice time in Tuesday's loss to Dallas.
Analysis: He was questionable before the game with the groin injury, but was able to play.
News:Matt Kassian (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Dallas, Wild.com reports.
Analysis: With an average ice time of just 5:22 when active, Matt Kassian is off the fantasy radar either way.
News: The Wild have recalled Matt Kassian from AHL Houston, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian has played in 10 career NHL games, but has failed to record a single point. He will begin practicing with the team Monday, but is nothing more than added depth on the roster.
News: The Wild have re-assigned Matt Kassian to AHL Houston, the Wild's official site reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian made a temporary stint with the Wild, only being called up for a total of five days.
News:Matt Kassian was called up from Houston of the AHL, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: The enforcer will likley only have fantasy value for penalty minutes - if he even gets much ice time.
News:Matt Kassian was sent to Houston of the AHL, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: This is likely a sign that Devin Setoguchi will return from IR for Wednesday's game.
News:Matt Kassian was recalled from Houston of the AHL, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: He may not be up too long with several Wild forwards close to returning from injury. The enforcer will only have fantasy value for penalty minutes.
News:Matt Kassian cleared waivers and was assigned to Houston of the AHL, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He wasn't getting much ice time with the Wild already having Brad Staubitz on the roster.
News:Matt Kassian was placed on waivers Wednesday with the hope of sending him to AHL Houston, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian wasn't getting much ice time with the Wild already having Brad Staubitz, another enforcer, on the roster.
News:Matt Kassian was a healthy scratch in Thursday's win over Edmonton.
Analysis:Matt Kassian may struggle to get ice time with fellow enforcer Brad Staubitz back from a suspension.
News:Matt Kassian (finger) was activated from injured reserve and had one hit in 92 seconds of ice time in Monday's loss to the Islanders.
Analysis:Matt Kassian is an enforcer who is going to get limited minutes with the Wild.
News:Matt Kassian (finger) will not play in Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian is close to playing again, but he will miss at least one game.
News:Matt Kassian (broken finger) is close to coming off IR and coach Mike Yeo said after practice Thursday that Kassian "is just about ready. We don't have the final go-ahead yet. But, he is very close," FoxSportsNorth.com reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian may have to play the role of sole enforcer the first few games with Brad Staubitz being on suspension, so expect him to be in the lineup if he's fit to play.
News:Matt Kassian (finger) was placed on injured reserve, the Wild's official web site reports.
Analysis:Matt Kassian was likely set for the AHL, but he may be used as an enforcer with the Wild while Brad Staubitz is suspended. Kassian broke his finger earlier in the preseason.
News: Kassian has been reassigned to Houston of the AHL, according to Michael Russo of Star Tribune.
Analysis: Pierre-Marc Bouchard is finally ready to return to the lineup, and Chuck Kobasew may not be far behind, giving the Wild healthy forward lines for the first time in a long while. Kassian has made it into his first four NHL games this season, but he's still looking for his first NHL point.
News: Kassian was recalled from Houston of the AHL, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He's been up and down from Houston - getting the call when the Wild want an enforcer on the ice. He offers little beyond penalty minutes.
News: The Wild reassigned Kassian to AHL Houston on Friday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: As expected, his stay in Minnesota was a short one.
News: Kassian dropped the gloves less than two minutes into Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the visiting Flyers.
Analysis: Kassian saw no more than seven minutes Wednesday and is not likely to stay up for any length of time. Good fight though!
News: Kassian was recalled from Houston of the AHL, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He'll replace Casey Wellman. Kassian may only be with the Wild for a few games while a few players are hurt.
News: Kassian was reassigned to Houston of the AHL following Saturday's game, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis: In two games with Minnesota, Kassian recorded seven penalty minutes and a minus-1 rating. Expect the enforcer to be recalled again at some point this season.
News: Kassian was recalled from Houston of the AHL, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: He'll add depth with injuries to Guillaume Latendresse and Antti Miettinen. His value for fantasy leagues is primarily with his penalty minutes as he's an enforcer.
News: Kassian was assigned to Houston of the AHL.
Analysis: He could be called up at some point this season, but his value for fantasy leagues is primarily with his penalty minutes.
News: The Minnesota Wild sent Matt Kassian, Peter Olvecky and A.J. Thelen to Houston of the AHL on Wednesday.
Analysis: Neither Kassian or Olvecky are useful in any Fantasy leagues heading into the 2007-08 season.
