News: Free agent LW Denis Tolpeko signed a contract with Dynamo Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League (Russia). The Flyers retain Tolpeko's rights as a restricted free agent.
Analysis: Tolpeko had one goal, five assists and a minus-6 rating in 26 games as a rookie in 2007-08. The 23-year-old forward might one day return to the NHL, but can be ignored in all Fantasy formats until then.
News: LW Denis Tolpeko was back on the ice Wednesday for the Flyers in the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tolpeko played five minutes and five shifts. He was out since Feb. 24 when he sustained a concussion on a hit from Steve Begin of the Montreal Canadiens.
Analysis: The rookie Tolpeko has managed one goal and five assists in 26 games with the Flyers this season. Tolpeko was up with the team because the Flyers are a little beat up right now. He will likely be back in the minors at some point and has minimal Fantasy value.
News: LW Denis Tolpeko remains out of action after suffering a concussion on a Steve Begin hit in the first period of a game against the Canadiens on Feb. 24.
Analysis: The rookie Tolpeko has managed one goal and five assists in 25 games with the Flyers this season. Tolpeko was up with the team because the Flyers are a little beat up right now. He will likely be back in the minors at some point and has minimal Fantasy value.
News: The Flyers recalled LW Denis Tolpeko from Philadelphia of the AHL Sunday. He didn't last long in the lineup as he was injured during Sunday's game against the Canadiens. He suffered a concussion in the first period as he was hit by Steve Begin. He is not expected to play Tuesday against the Senators.
Analysis: The rookie Tolpeko has managed one goal and five assists in 25 games with the Flyers this season. The Flyers are a little beat up right now and that's why Tolpeko has been recalled. He will likely be back in the minors at some point and has minimal Fantasy value.
News: Flyers coach John Stevens was so impressed with rookie right wing Denis Tolpeko that he moved the 22-year-old Russian onto a line with Jeff Carter and Scottie Upshall on Thursday night and the move resulted in Tolpeko's first career goal against the Rangers.
Analysis: But with Sami Kapanen due back Saturday after missing four games with a sprained right knee, Tolpeko could find himself back with the Phantoms of the AHL. Consider Tolpeko in larger keeper leagues only for now.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Flyers called up LW Denis Tolpeko on Saturday and played him on a fourth line with C Jim Dowd and RW Ben Eager against the Penguins. He did not record a point in 4:10 and finished at minus-1.
Analysis: The rookie was up earlier in the season, but has zero points in three games. He is not worth a look in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: With C/LW R.J. Umberger back in the lineup, the Flyers sent Denis Tolpeko back to the Phantoms. Umberger played left wing on a line with C Mike Richards and LW Joffrey Lupul. Umberger's return dropped LW Ben Eager to a fourth line with C Jim Dowd and RW Boulerice.
Analysis: Tolpeko isn't worth holding onto in any Fantasy leagues.
