News:Dustin Jeffrey will serve as a healthy scratch Thursday in New Jersey.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey had his 15 minutes of fame Monday against Ottawa, but will take his usual place on the bench with Evgeni Malkin back in the lineup.
News: Unless some players such as Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin return to Tuesday's lineup, Dustin Jeffrey could find himself centering Pascal Dupuis and Brenden Morrow again versus Buffalo.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey slid into Monday's lineup and created instant offense with a goal and an assist, not to mention winning nine of 12 faceoffs. Based on that fine play, he could get a similar opportunity Tuesday, which would make him worth fantasy consideration.
News:Dustin Jeffrey scored a goal and added an assist against the Senators on Monday.
Analysis: Jeffey played on a line with the red-hot Brenden Morrow and Pascal Dupuis, which helps his fantasy value. However, he only has six points in 23 games, so temper any expectations.
News:Dustin Jeffrey will center a No. 2 line with Brenden Morrow and Pascal Dupuis on Monday against the Sens.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey has four points in 22 games and hasn't played since April 2. That said, getting a shot with Morrow and Dupuis could help him pick up another point or two.
News:Dustin Jeffrey centered the Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis unit in the third period of Tuesday's loss.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey went 7-3 in the faceoff circle against the Sabres. Pittsburgh will likely rotate Jeffrey, Tyler Kennedy and possibly Brandon Sutter at center with Kunitz and Dupuis while Sidney Crosby mends from a broken jaw.
News:Dustin Jeffrey registered his first two assists of the year (in 16 games) Saturday against the Rangers.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey is seeing playing time mostly because Evgeni Malkin is out. When Malkin comes back, Jeffrey will most likely head back to the bench.
News:Dustin Jeffrey will center Pittsburgh's third line with Matt Cooke and Tyler Kennedy on Sunday night, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey scored his first goal of the season Friday night. Evgeni Malkin may not miss as much time as initially suspected, making it imperative Jeffrey does well right off the bat to stay in the lineup.
Pens' Jeffrey Nets His First Goal Of Season Friday
News:Dustin Jeffrey may have opened the door to his doghouse Friday, scoring a goal for the first time since Feb. 18, 2012.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey has served as a frequent healthy scratch, suiting up for only five games prior to Friday. He could see a slot open up for him with Evgeni Malkin likely to miss some time. He's shown hints of skill and speed in the past. Friday's goal could give him another chance. Jeffrey's worth keeping an eye on, at the very least.
News:Dustin Jeffrey will be a healthy scratch Wednesday against the Senators, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey has played just once since the calendar turned to February, and he'll be a healthy scratch again Wednesday.
News:Dustin Jeffrey served as a healthy scratch Saturday against the Devils.
Analysis: He's been scratched four times in seven games. The addition of Zach Boychuk clouds Dustin Jeffrey's future with Pittsburgh even further. The organization hasn't seemed to show much confidence in the 24-year-old and a trade might jumpstart his career.
News:Dustin Jeffrey played 10:20 Thursday, skating mostly with Evgeni Malkin and James Neal in a pointless effort.
Analysis: He didn't look out of place, leaving a drop pass for Malkin on a 2-on-1 opportunity. That said, Pittsburgh will likely continue to mix-and-match Malkin linemates going forward, with newly-acquired Zach Boychuk potentially getting a chance as soon as Saturday against New Jersey.
News:Dustin Jeffrey suited up for just the second time in 2013 on Tuesday, taking two shots in 13 minutes and 20 seconds of ice time.
Analysis: He saw some shifts with the ever-changing Evgeni Malkin line. Dustin Jeffrey played well, but will likely continue to be scratched fairly regularly, depending on matchups. He took Eric Tangradi's spot in the lineup Tuesday night.
Pens' Jeffrey Makes Team, Darkhorse Malkin-Line Candidate
News:Dustin Jeffrey will break camp with the Pens and is a darkhorse candidate to see time on the Evgeni Malkin line.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey has been slowed by a knee injury but has showed himself fully healthy after a successful hockey stint in Europe during the lockout. Eric Tangradi will likely get first crack playing Malkin, but Jeffrey has the speed and skill to play with him, also.
News:Dustin Jeffrey says he's healthy and ready to contribute after an 18-month struggle following ACL surgery. "When I came back last year," Jeffrey said, "I wasn‘t 100 percent. Then, I had a couple of bad games, and that was it. I was a scratch," the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey scored seven goals in 25 games before tearing his ACL in Philadelphia two seasons ago. "It took awhile to get it all back," he said. "I wasn‘t the same for a long time." The forward posted 11 goals and 23 points in 20 games with Zagreb Medvescak during the lockout, albeit against inferior competition. Jeffrey doesn't have a guaranteed job or role heading into camp but at least his injury is behind him.
Pens' Jeffrey Changes Course, Signs With Croatian Team
News:Dustin Jeffrey has signed with Medvescak Zagreb of Croatia, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: The news come less than a week after Dutch club Tilburg Trappers announced the had signed Dustin Jeffrey. In any case, he'll look to rebound overseas after a 2011-12 campaign that has sidetracked by his recovery from a knee injury.
News:Dustin Jeffrey has signed with the Tilburg Trappers of the Dutch League, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Analysis: The forward was slowed by a knee injury last season after putting up 12 points in 25 games the previous year. Dustin Jeffrey has an outside shot at a top-six spot but will have to prove he's past a torn ACL.
News:Dustin Jeffrey will likely serve as a healthy scratch against the Flyers on Wednesday.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey has battled knee issues throughout the season and has never shown the burst of speed he's known for. He did score a goal in his only game against Philadelphia, however. Most likely, he'll have to wait for injuries before cracking the starting lineup.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (illness) will not play in Wednesday's game against Toronto, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey has not made an appearance since February 26th and only has six points on the season. He should be able to return soon.
News: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said Dustin Jeffrey missed morning skate with an illness, the Penguins' official site reports.
Analysis: Bylsma would not go into detail on the illness or how long he is expected to sit out. Consider Dustin Jeffrey day-to-day for now.
News:Dustin Jeffrey scored his fourth goal in 10 minutes and 28 seconds of ice time Saturday.
Analysis: The team moved Dustin Jeffrey back to center after a couple games on the wing, between Matt Cooke and Arron Asham. Jeffrey has a shot at playing alongside Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis when Crosby comes back, thanks to his speed and decent pair of hands.
News:Dustin Jeffrey hopes to keep his spot at center after the Penguins get healthy, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Analysis: Let's face facts, once Jordan Staal comes back Dustin Jeffrey will be either play on the third line as a winger or become a fourth-line centerman. He hasn't scored in 18-of-19 games and has no business commenting on where he wants to play, although he was likely just answering a question. When and if Sidney Crosby returns, Jeffrey could find himself back with the Baby Pens if he doesn't start producing.
News:Dustin Jeffrey scored his first two goals of the season -- including a short-handed effort -- and added an assist Friday.
Analysis: The Pittsburgh forward has plenty of potential and figures to receive greater opportunity based off of his strong play against the Canadiens. His 16:19 TOI ranked him sixth among the team's 12 forwards. Dustin Jeffrey saw more time short-handed (1:10) than on the man-advantage (0:43) but it's a start.
News:Dustin Jeffrey finished his first week back in the NHL with zero points in three games.
Analysis: He looks better than he did the first time he attempted a comeback from knee surgery, but the results haven't been there. The Pens play four times in the coming week, giving Dustin Jeffrey plenty of opportunity to turn his game around. He has yet to pick up a point in eight contests in 2011-12.
News:Dustin Jeffrey will center a line with Pascal Dupuis and Tyler Kennedy on Wednesday, the Penguins' Web site reports.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey is making his second attempted recovery from knee surgery. He went pointless in six games earlier in the season before suffering from knee pain.
News: The Penguins activated Dustin Jeffrey from IR on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: He could slide into a fairly prominent role if he shows the same type of offense he contributed as a rookie last year -- 12 points in 25 games.
News: Coach Dan Bylsma said Monday that "we're not too far away from seeing Dustin Jeffrey (knee) in a game," the Penguins' official site reports.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey's return would be a welcome one for the Penguins, who have been hit hard by injuries of late. Keep an eye on his progress, as an expanded role could be on tap for Jeffrey, with the Pens so depleted up front.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) took part in his first full practice with Pittsburgh on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Provided he's healthy, Dustin Jeffrey could fill a big role with the Pens since it appears Jordan Staal could miss at least a few games. Keep an eye on the second-year forward.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) skated in full gear Monday and could return to practice in the next several days, according to the Penguins' Web site.
Analysis: After picking up 12 points in 25 games last year, Dustin Jeffrey returned too early from knee surgery and went pointless in six games before shutting his game down. Jeffrey, who can play center or wing, makes for the perfect second-half waiver wire pickup -- keep an eye on his progress. If his knee is healthy, he could be a good sleeper candidate.
News: Coach Dan Bylsma said that Dustin Jeffrey (knee) is progressing nicely, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey has suffered setbacks in his rehab from spring knee surgery, but appears to be on track for a return by sometime in January.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) is not expected to play for the next two weeks, according to coach Dan Bylsma, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: "He's been put on a rehab schedule for the next 10 to 15 days," Bylsma said. "That includes some off-ice and some on-ice [work]." Dustin Jeffrey has had trouble recovering from spring knee surgery.
News: As expected, Dustin Jeffrey (knee) did not play Tuesday night against the Avs.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey needs to regain the strength in his knee before the Penguins put him back in the lineup. The team's injury situation will likely determine when he sees regular action. Until he shows he's ready -- and there's a spot available, there's no reason to move Jeffrey off fantasy benches.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) is not expected to play Tuesday, Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Pittsburgh recalled Dustin Jeffrey on Tuesday after a two-game AHL conditioning stint. He has yet to pick up a point in six games with the Pens, struggling to regain his game after knee surgery in the spring.
News: The Penguins recalled Dustin Jeffrey on Tuesday, Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey will provide insurance up front in case fellow wingers Steve Sullivan (lower body) and Tyler Kennedy (concussion) are unable to go Tuesday night.
News: The Pens sent Dustin Jeffrey to Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday for a conditioning stint, the Penguins' Web site reports.
Analysis: It's not known whether Dustin Jeffrey will return Friday for the Penguins' game against Dallas or if the move was a precursor to making room for injured players like Sidney Crosby and Tyler Kennedy. Jeffrey has predictably struggled after undergoing knee surgery in the spring. He has yet to pick up a point in six games.
News:Dustin Jeffrey could be the odd-man out Tuesday if Evgeni Malkin returns to action.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey is just coming back from knee surgery and has zero points and five shots in two games. He projects as a useful fantasy source at some point in 2011-12, but he's the logical choice to bench right now.
News:Dustin Jeffrey debuted Thursday with 11 shifts in just under eight minutes of ice time (7:54).
Analysis: The seven-month rust showed. Dustin Jeffrey muffed a chance from the crease and saw another pass jump over his stick in the slot. It might be wise to temper expectations for him until he gets back up to game speed.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) will make his season debut Thursday, the Penguins' official site reports
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey underwent knee surgery in the spring. He wasn't expected to play Thursday, but the Penguins made him a surprise addition to their lineup Thursday. Jeffrey collected seven goals and 12 points in 25 games with Pittsburgh before suffering a season-ending knee injury in March.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) is getting close to returning but will not play Thursday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: It sounds more and more like Dustin Jeffrey will be coming back in the next week. Pittsburgh plays only six times in the next 21 days, however, so there's not really a need to rush out and pick him up yet.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) did not make the team trip to Winnipeg and will miss games both Monday and Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis:Dustin Jeffrey has yet to play in 2011-12 after undergoing knee surgery in the spring. He's been cleared for contact but is still working his way back into game shape.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) did not take part in the team's game-day skate Saturday, according to the Penguins' Web site.
Analysis: It could be that the team simply gave him a day off, he re-injured his knee, he's sick, or any myriad of possible reasons. One thing is for sure, however. The Pens won't feel the need to list the truth about why Dustin Jeffrey missed, based upon the way the team has handled Evgeni Malkin's knee injury. Most likely, Jeffrey is still working his way back into game shape.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) is practicing, but still needs to rebuild strength before returning, according to coach Dan Bylsma, the Penguins' web site reports.
Analysis: The Penguins' coach gave no timetable for a possible return. Dustin Jeffrey has been a dominant scorer in the AHL for the past two seasons, but has yet to break into the Pens' top lines. If he makes it back before Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby, though, he could see major ice time in the short term.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) was placed on IR by the Penguins on Monday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: He's still a couple of weeks away from being game ready, so the IR placement opens up an extra roster spot in the short term.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) did not play in any of the Pens' preseason games and is almost sure to start the season on IR.
Analysis: The good news is that he's been practicing with full contact for the last week and figures to be activated in Week 2 or 3, depending on how things play out.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) skated in practice Friday but will not play against the Blackhawks, according to the Penguins' Web site.
Analysis: At this point, his status for Opening Night on Oct. 6 remains cloudy. It wouldn't be surprising to see him miss the first couple weeks of the season as he regains strength after spring knee surgery.
News:Dustin Jeffrey (knee) should be ready for the regular season opener, but his status for the start of training camp is uncertain, the Penguins' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: Keep in mind that he's not expected to be used in anything beyond a checking-line role, so the upside here is very limited for the upcoming season.
News: Jeffrey (knee), who hopes to begin skating in the next week, believes he could be ready to participate in training camp, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in April. He's expected to be fitted with a knee brace in Pittsburgh in the next couple days. The Penguins prospect appeared to be on the cusp of full-time NHL duty before getting hurt. He had seven goals and 12 points in 25 games with the Pens after putting up 45 points in 40 contests with Wilkes-Barre.
News: The Pens signed Jeffrey to a two-year deal worth $575,000 per season at the NHL level, according to the Penguins' Web site.
Analysis: The contract calls for a two-way deal in 2011-12 and an NHL-only agreement in 2012-13. Jeffrey collected seven goals and 12 points in 25 games with Pittsburgh before suffering a season-ending knee injury in March. He will begin the 2011-12 season on IR.
News: Jeffrey (knee) is not expected to resume hockey activities until October, according to GM Ray Shero, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey is a promising player with Pittsburgh, but fantasy owners will likely have to wait until after the regular season starts to activate him in fantasy lineups.
News: Jeffrey has a torn ACL and will require six months of rehab, the Penguins' official site reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen if Jeffrey will be ready to start next season, but first things first; cross his name off your playoff pool cheat sheet.
News: Jeffrey will undergo surgery on his injured right knee next Tuesday, coach Dan Bylsma told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Analysis: They'll find out exactly what's wrong later, but for now you can pretty much assume that Jeffrey won't be good for any fantasy points the rest of the way, as center continues to be a cursed position for the Pens this season.
News: The Penguins are still waiting for the swelling of Jeffrey's knee to go down before taking an MRI.
Analysis: Obviously this isn't good news for Jeffrey or his fantasy owners. It's probably safe to cut him for the rest of 2010-11 in non-keeper leagues.
News: Jeffrey (leg) won't play against New Jersey on Friday, PittsburghPenguins.com reports.
Analysis: Mike Comrie (hip) is back, on the other hand, so the Penguins are getting something back, at least. Comrie doesn't figure to be much of a fantasy factor, however. It's not known whether Jeffrey is expected to miss time beyond Friday.
News: Jeffrey left Thursday's game with a right leg injury.
Analysis: Coach Dan Bylsma said after the game that he didn't know the severity of Jeffrey's injury, but that he would be re-evaluated by doctors in Pittsburgh on Friday. Jeffrey struggled to get off the ice, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Penguins lost yet another centerman for an extended period of time.
News: Jeffrey potted two more goals Saturday, including the overtime game-winner, in a 3-2 win against Boston.
Analysis: Jeffrey has scored seven goals and 10 points in 16 contests. He doesn't play on the team's top two lines, but sees power-play time and won the game in a 4-on-4 situation. Jeffrey's got a bright future.
News: The Penguins have recalled Jeffrey from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey, who has appeared in 15 games for the Pittsburgh this season, recording eight points, is likely to stick with the big club this time around, according to GM Ray Shero.
News: The Penguins have re-assigned Jeffrey to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey has a respectable eight points in 15 games with Pittsburgh this season, so look for him to be back with the big club before too long.
News: Jeffrey scored his fifth goal of the year Saturday.
Analysis: He also saw his ice time bumped up from 11:33 (Friday) to 16:10 (Saturday). It looks like he's recovered from injury and is fine to put back into fantasy lineups. Jeffrey now has five goals and eight points in 15 games.
News: Jeffrey (lower body) has confirmed that he will play Friday night against the Hurricanes, the team's official Twitter reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey has not played since injuring his back Feb. 20. The center had seven points (4G, 3A) in 13 games prior to the injury.
News: Jeffrey (lower body) will not play Wednesday night against San Jose, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Coach Dan Bylsma said that the team's medical staff has cleared Jeffrey for a full return to practice activities beginning Wednesday.
News: Coach Dan Bylsma said Friday that Jeffrey will not play Sunday afternoon in Chicago, the Penguins' Web site reports.
Analysis: The Penguins coach said that Jeffrey is "progressing." The forward is eligible to come off of the injured reserve list whenever the team feels he's ready. Bylsma didn't say whether he thought Jeffrey might be available for any of the Pens' four games in Week 20.
News: Jeffrey (lower body) is getting closer to a return to skating, the Penguins' Web site reports.
Analysis: "Dustin Jeffrey was fitted for a brace and will likely be back on the ice skating later this week or the weekend," coach Dan Bylsma said. Jeffrey is eligible to come off of IR on Sunday, but is more likely to return sometime in Week 20 when the Pens play four times.
News: Jeffrey (lower body) isn't eligible to come off the injured reserve list until Sunday.
Analysis: The Penguins play just two times in the coming week and there's no guarantee Jeffrey even returns Sunday.
News: Jeffrey will not take the trip to Long Island on Friday, according to coach Dan Bylsma.
Analysis: The fact that Jeffrey isn't even traveling with the team to New York indicates that he may miss more than a game or two, though the team didn't say what was wrong with him or how much time he might miss.
News: Jeffrey left Thursday's game with a lower-body injury and did not return.
Analysis: The Penguins can ill-afford to lose yet another centerman, with Malkin, Crosby and Letestu already sidelined. Jeffrey picked up an assist on eight shifts before leaving.
News: Jeffrey netted a goal and potted a game-deciding shootout score in a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Jeffrey contributed mightily on a night that ended with the Pens missing Sidney Crosby, Evgeni alkin and Jordan Staal at the center position. As a result, Jeffrey saw a season-high 19:26 TOI through overtime. He likely earned another night with the big club. The Pens host the Islanders on Wednesday.
Jeffrey Gets Chance To Star Tuesday For Pittsburgh
News: Jeffrey will center a line that includes Pascal Dupuis and Chris Kunitz on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey is filling in for Mark Letestu, who was hurt during Tuesday's morning skate. Jeffrey will also serve as the Pens' net-front presence on the team's top power-play unit against the Rangers. Jeffrey has four points (2, 2) in seven games with Pittsburgh and has a major opportunity in front of him.
News: The Penguins recalled Jeffrey from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin still not ready to return, Jeffrey will come back for another stint with the Pens.
News: The Penguins reassigned Jeffrey to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: He has bounced back and forth this season and may not be needed after the All-Star break if Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby are able to return.
News: Jeffrey potted a four-on-four goal with a wrister from above the right circle Saturday night.
Analysis: He's had four callups since Dec. 11. Jeffrey has two goals and an assist in six games with Pittsburgh as a fourth-line center. He's playing well but the Pens have only one more game before the All-Star break. After the break, it's possible that Evgeni Malkin and perhaps Sidney Crosby will be healthy enough to play, limiting Jeffrey's chances.
News: Jeffrey skated primarily with Arron Asham and Craig Adams in Thursday's loss to the Devils.
Analysis: The Penguins Web site reported that he would play alongside Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis, but Mark Letestu skated between those two. The team's failure to score in New Jersey might give coach Dan Bylsma reason to change the lines once again Saturday against Carolina.
News: Jeffrey played 12:37 in his return to the Pens' lineup Thursday in the loss to New Jersey, finishing even with two shots on goal.
Analysis: Jeffrey saw top six minutes following a recent call-up to the big club. He's been tearing up the AHL with 41 points in 37 games. He might stay longer with the Pens due to injuries, but remember his name in keeper leagues.
News: Jeffrey will start on a line usually reserved for Sidney Crosby on Thursday, playing between Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis, the Penguins' Web site reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey, who has 41 points (15, 26) in 37 AHL contests, will get another shot in Pittsburgh. He has a goal and an assist in four games with the Pens, but has never been given an extended look. This time it could be different, with Crosby out for a good while and Evgeni Malkin's status unknown.
News: The Penguins recalled Jeffrey from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey has bounced back and forth all year, but has appeared in just four games with Pittsburgh. This latest stint is unlikely to last much longer than the previous ones.
News: Jeffrey has been sent back down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, according to the Penguins' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: He's probably going to be doing this shuffle all season as the main call-up whenever injuries strike the Pittsburgh front lines. Even though he's been called up several times this season, Jeffrey has only found himself in four games for the Pens.
News: The Penguins have recalled Jeffrey from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey has two points in four games with the big club, both coming in his first contest with the team this season, on Dec. 11. He'll bolster the team's depth up front.
Penguins Assign Jeffrey to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
News: The Penguins assigned Jeffrey to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, according to the team's official website.
Analysis: The Penguins just recalled Jeffrey on Monday, but his latest stint with the team lasted only a couple days.
News: The Pens recalled Jeffrey from AHL Wilkes Barre on Monday, according to the Penguins' Web site.
Analysis: Jeffrey will likely see limited time on the fourth line and as a penalty killer. With the team scoring just one goal in its last two games, Jeffrey could find himself with an expanded role if he happens to find the net a time or two Monday night.
News: The Pens sent Jeffrey to the AHL Baby Penguins on Sunday, according to the Penguins' Web site.
Analysis: Jefrrey will continue doing the Wilkes-Barre shuffle so long as the team's health status changes. It is good that he's looked upon as a first call-up, though right now he has little fantasy value.
News: Jeffrey has been sent back to the AHL, reports Jeff Marek of CBC Sports.
Analysis: Jeffrey did not even appear in a game with the Penguins in this four-day, three-night stint with the team. He has been playing well with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the AHL, with 14 goals and 18 assists in 27 games, so he is sure to get future chances when needed again.
News: The Penguins recalled Jeffrey from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey has been quite good in the AHL this season and had a goal and an assist in a three-game stint with the Pens earlier this year, but he'll probably be stuck in a fairly minimal role.
News: The Penguins sent Jeffrey to AHL Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Analysis: Jeffrey made a splash with a goal and an assist in three games, but as a fourth liner he was stuck in a limited role. His demotion makes it probable that Chris Kunitz will be ready to play by Monday, when the Pens host Phoenix.
News: Jeffrey scored one goal and assisted on a second in his season debut with Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Analysis: Playing on the team's fourth line with Craig Adams and Mike Rupp, Jeffrey re-directed a shot over goalie Ryan Miller's shoulder to give Pittsburgh an early lead. It's hard seeing where he fits in when the team gets healthier, but his ability to play on the penalty kill adds to his versatility -- unusual for a skill player.
News: Jeffrey will play against Buffalo on Saturday, PittsburghPenguins.com reports.
Analysis: Given that he didn't skate with any of the top four lines Saturday morning, it's probably safe to presume that any role Jeffrey might have will be minimal.
News: Jeffrey did not serve on any of the Pens' four lines during Saturday's game-day skate, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: The fact that Jeffrey isn't on any of the team's practice lines makes it highly unlikely he plays Saturday night in Buffalo.
News: The Penguins recalled Jeffrey from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey has recorded an AHL-leading 30 points (13G, 17A) in 25 minor league games this season, so the team will give him a chance to see what he can do with the big club. Expect Jeffrey to center one of the Penguins' reserve lines.
Jeffrey Lighting Up the AHL Scoreboard in Wilkes-Barre
News: Jeffrey is currently riding a five-game goal streak during which he's potted six goals and 10 points for the AHL Baby Penguins.
Analysis: Jeffrey holds a share of the league scoring lead with 30 points (13, 17) in 24 games. The 22-year-old centerman doesn't possess elite offensive talent but he could contribute offensively at the NHL level. Pittsburgh nearly recalled him over the weekend due to injuries to Max Talbot and Evgeni Malkin, but Talbot was able to play.
News: The Penguins sent Jeffrey to Wilkes-Barre on Monday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Jeffrey had a strong rookie prospects tourney just prior to training camp, but didn't stand out with the Pens. Coach Dan Bylsma said he expects Jeffrey to see significant time in Pittsburgh this season, but it won't be right away.
Camp Will Likely Determine Jeffrey's Early Season Fate with Pens
News: Jeffrey is unlikely to make the Pens out of camp, barring an injury, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Pittsburgh currently holds 13 one-way contracts amongst its forwards, lessening Jeffrey's chances. "Thirteen one-ways is going to make it difficult," assistant GM Jason Botterill said. "But we have a coaching staff that always is looking for young guys to push some of our veterans out, make us make a decision on a different type of player." Injuries always seem to occur during training camp, however, and Jeffrey, Eric Tangradi and Ryan Craig would be frontrunners to take the final forward spot. Jeffrey hasn't shown much at the NHL level -- he has three points in 15 NHL contests -- but accumulated 71 points (24, 47) in 77 games with the Baby Pens a season ago.
News: The Pittsburgh Penguins reassigned forward Nick Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL, indicating that injured forwards Pascal Dupuis and Maxime Talbot will be ready to play against the Flyers. Johnson and forward Dustin Jeffrey returned to the minors on Friday, a day after Johnson scored a goal in his first NHL game. Dupuis (facial injury) and Talbot (undisclosed injury) sat out the Penguins' 6-3 loss to Washington on Thursday night, when Johnson -- playing on Evgeni Malkin's line -- scored in the second period. Pittsburgh is at Philadelphia on Sunday.
Analysis: Jeffrey, a sixth-round pick from 2007, is having a nice second AHL season with 43 points in 39 games, while Johnson, a third-round selection in 2004, has 22 points in 26 games. Neither are real prospects though, so continue to ignore them in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pens have recalled C Dustin Jeffrey and RW Nick Johnson from the AHL.
Analysis: Jeffrey, a sixth-round pick from 2007, is having a nice second AHL season with 43 points in 39 games, while Johnson, a third-round selection in 2004, has 22 points in 26 games. Neither are real prospects though, so continue to ignore them in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pittsburgh C Dustin Jeffrey scored his first NHL goal in Thursday's loss to the Bruins of Boston. Jeffrey played 10 minutes and lit the lamp in the 1st period to put the Pens up 1-0. It was a short-lived lead.
Analysis: Jeffrey has played in four NHL games and has two points. He has little to no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Penguins have called up C Dustin Jeffrey from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL.
Analysis: Jeffrey played in his first NHL game on Friday and has no Fantasy value at this time.
