News: The Penguins have won 18 of 19 games with Mark Eaton -- who is pointless -- in the lineup.
Analysis: The stay-at-home defenseman has a plus-10 rating and 29 blocked shots. His calming presence on the blue line has added a dimension lacking prior to his arrival. Mark Eaton doesn't likely help fantasy teams, but his play is crucial to goalies Marc-Andre Fleury and Tomas Vokoun.
News:Mark Eaton, who missed Wednesday's game with the Rangers due to illness, is listed in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Rangers.
Analysis:Mark Eaton will pair up with Brooks Orpik, though he's still looking for his first point of the season. If Kris Letang can get back soon, the Penguins will have a healthy blue line for the first time in a while.
News:Mark Eaton (illness) will not play Wednesday against the Rangers.
Analysis:Mark Eaton is sick and didn't travel with the team to New York. There's no word yet on his status for Friday's home game against the Rangers.
News:Mark Eaton has 16 blocked shots and a plus-four rating in the 10 games he's played for Pittsburgh, and the Pens haven't lost with him in the lineup.
Analysis: The defender won a Cup with Pittsburgh in 2008-09, and while he won't help fantasy teams in categories other than blocked shots, his calming presence on the blue line has helped the Pens limit opponents to nine goals in the last eight games.
News:Mark Eaton will make his season debut for the Penguins on Saturday.
Analysis:Mark Eaton signed a one-year deal Monday with Pittsburgh as the Penguins filled the roster spot vacated by the injured Evgeni Malkin.
News: The Penguins signed Mark Eaton to a one-year deal Monday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis: The deal is reportedly worth $750,000 and he will fill the roster spot vacated by Evgeni Malkin (concussion), who was moved to IR on Monday. Mark Eaton had one assist in six games for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before being released earlier this month.
News:Mark Eaton won't be back with the Islanders next season, according to Newsday.
Analysis: The Islanders are trying to upgrade their blueline, and Mark Eaton is not part of that process.
News:Mark Eaton (upper back) won't make the trip to Columbus for Isles' season finale Saturday, Newsday's Arthur Staple reports.
Analysis:Mark Eaton finishes up the season with just four points and a minus-17 rating in 62 games, so his absence won't affect too many fantasy lineups.
News:Mark Eaton (upper back) is out for Thursday's game against the Jets, the Islanders' official site reports.
Analysis: The Islanders will be thin on the blue line Thursday, as both Mark Eaton and fellow defenseman Dylan Reese are listed as out. Eaton, who has just four points in 62 games, is listed as day-to-day.
News:Mark Eaton returned to action Tuesday after missing one game because of a back injury.
Analysis: Hooray, Islander fans can rejoice. Okay, not really, as Mark Eaton hasn't added much to the Isles' defensive corps this season.
News:Mark Eaton (back) will miss the game versus the Rangers on Sunday, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.
Analysis:Mark Eaton is considered to day-to-day and is hopefully not a big loss for your fantasy team.
News: The Islanders activated Mark Eaton (knee) from injured reserve Thursday, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Analysis: With Mark Eaton back on the roster, expect him to be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers. Depending on how his knee feels, he could see a lot of action right away with three games on the schedule between Thursday and Dec. 26.
News:Mark Eaton (knee) skated at Friday's practice, according to the Islanders' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Mark Eaton, who has not played since Nov. 21, could return to the ice for Saturday's game against the Wild. With several other defenders possibly returning Saturday as well, it remains to be seen what the Islanders' blue line corps will look like against Minnesota.
News:Mark Eaton (knee) has been placed on injured reserve, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.
Analysis:Mark Eaton didn't play much of an offensive role, recording only one point and 13 shots in 16 games. Micheal Haley has been recalled from the AHL to fill in at defenseman.
News:Mark Eaton will be out six weeks with a sprained MCL suffered in Monday's game, according to the Islanders' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Mark Eaton's injury won't affect fantasy owners much -- he has just one point in 16 games -- but it will hurt the Islanders' depth on the blue line. Mike Mottau figures to get the first crack at replacing Eaton in the lineup, but the Islanders will likely add another defender to the roster in the next couple days.
News:Mark Eaton suffered a sprained left MCL and will be re-evaluated Tuesday, reports CBC's Hockey Night in Canada.
Analysis: The medial collateral ligament provides lateral stability to the knee. He'll likely miss a few weeks of action but we'll wait to see tomorrow.
News:Mark Eaton (lower body) had to be helped off the ice during the second period versus Pittsburgh on Monday.
Analysis:Mark Eaton collided with a Penguins player and looks to have suffered a lower body injury, no word yet on whether or not he will return to the game.
News:Mark Eaton (hip) passed his physical and his cleared to play, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.
Analysis:Mark Eaton had season-ending surgery on his right hip in January but has been cleared to play. He is likely to be the Isles' fifth or sixth defenseman.
News: Eaton is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his right hip soon, Newsday reports.
Analysis: Eaton reportedly needs surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. Eaton's absence is more of a hit to the Isles' blue line depth than it is to fantasy owners however, given that he finishes the season with three assists and eight PIMs in 34 games.
News: Eaton's hip injury will require surgery and he will be out indefinitely, the Islanders' official site reports.
Analysis: With just three points and eight PIMs in 34 games, this is a bigger hit to the Isles' blue line depth than it is to fantasy owners.
News: Eaton has left the team because of a hip injury, according to Newsday.
Analysis: Eaton is headed back to Long Island and will be evaluated by doctors Thursday. He is certainly out for the game versus Edmonton.
News: Eaton returned from a groin injury Wednesday in time for the Isles' stunning 2-1 SO win over the Penguins.
Analysis: Eaton appeared to be fine, logging plenty of ice ice time (24:52) in the victory.
News: Eaton (groin) could return to the lineup Wednesday versus Tampa Bay, according to Newsday.
Analysis: Eaton was able to participate in a full practice Tuesday, and with the Islanders losing fellow defenseman Mike Mottau for the season, his return couldn't have come at a better time.
News: Eaton (groin) practiced with the team Monday, according to Newsday.
Analysis: This was Eaton's first practice since suffering the injury Dec. 11. The Isles haven't stated if he will play this week or if they will wait until after the Christmas break to activate him.
News: Eaton (groin) will miss one-to-two weeks, Katie Strang of Newsday reports.
Analysis: He did not accompany his teammates on their trip to Nashville and is expected to miss at least a few games with this ailment. Fortunately, Eaton is more valuable to the Isles than he is to fantasy owners and his availability shouldn't impact your blue-line plans.
News: Eaton (groin) left the game early Saturday, according to Newday's Katie Strang.
Analysis: Eaton shouldn't be on anyone's fantasy radar, so this should be nothing more than an FYI. He will be re-evaluated Sunday or Monday to determine how long he will be out.
News: Penguins D Mark Eaton scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 on Monday against the Wild. Eaton's slap shot had tied the game at 3 just over a minute into the third period. It was his fourth goal of the season but first score since Nov. 28.
Analysis: Eaton went the entire month of December without a point, although he missed a few games with injury. He is a bad offensive player, but not a guy that usually goes a whole month without even one point. Eaton remains more of a defensive presence and has marginal Fantasy appeal. He has pretty much value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Pittsburgh D Mark Eaton was back on the ice on Tuesday at Buffalo. He had missed three games with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Eaton is usually a reliable blue-liner for the Penguins, but has been a more defensive player in his career and has pretty much value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Penguins D Mark Eaton, who has missed the Penguins' last three games with an undisclosed injury, could return to action Tuesday at Buffalo.
Analysis: Eaton is usually a reliable blue-liner for the Penguins, but has been a more defensive player in his career and has pretty much value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Penguins D Mark Eaton scored a goal and finished at plus-3 during Saturday's game against the Rangers. Eaton scored with one second left in the second period as he beat Steve Valiquette on a slap shot. It was his third goal and first in seven games.
Analysis: Eaton has been the only Penguins' blueliner this season to play in every game. He has been able to dodge the injury bug, but his offensive numbers are still nothing to write home about. Eaton has been a more defensive player in his career and has pretty much value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Penguins D Mark Eaton scored a goal during Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Eaton's power-play goal made it 3-2 with 5:54 left in the third period. His shot from the point went between Tomas Vokoun's legs.
Analysis: Eaton had his fourth goal of the season and first in seven games Sunday. Eaton has been a more defensive player in his career and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Penguins D Mark Eaton scored his third goal of the season in Tuesday's win over the Thrashers.
Analysis: Keep on ignoring Eaton in all Fantasy leagues as it is always a fluke when he scores. Leave him on waivers.
News: Pittsburgh D Mark Eaton scored a goal in Wednesday's game against the Lightning, his second of the season. He now has four points on the year with two goals and two assists.
Analysis: Keep on ignoring Eaton in all Fantasy leagues as it is always a fluke when he scores. Leave him on waivers.
News: Penguins D Mark Eaton got the scoring started in his 400th NHL game on Wednesday against the Rangers. Unfortunately for him, the goal came in a losing effort as the Penguins fell 3-2 in a shootout. It was his first point of any kind this season.
Analysis: This goal was an obvious fluke and not indicative of his ability to score goals, which he has little of. Continue to ignore Eaton in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports it has been almost nine months since Boston's Marco Sturm ended Penguins D Mark Eaton's 2007-08 season when he knocked Eaton's feet from under him in a December game, leaving him with a torn ligament in his right knee and ending his season after 36 games. Eaton had surgery in February and for the second straight season had his year came to a close because of injury. "Two seasons, questionable plays, and just awful injuries," Eaton said. "You could use the word 'snakebitten' a little bit. Hopefully, I've used all that bad luck up."
Analysis: Eaton re-signed with Pittsburgh in July and the Penguins are optimistic Eaton won't have another injury-plagued season. "The last two years have been very frustrating," he said. "Prior to my first year here, injuries weren't really too much of an issue with me. It's just snowballed the last couple years." Eaton is a prototypical defensive defenseman who excels at blocking shots and killing penalties. Eaton has paired up with second-year defenseman Kris Letang early in camp. "We have good chemistry after two scrimmages," Letang said. "I'm the guy who's going to move the puck, try to join the rush and create some offense. He's good at blocking the puck, staying at home, playing defensively. He can hit, too." Eaton has been a more defensive player in his career and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The Penguins re-signed oft-injured defenseman Mark Eaton on Tuesday to a two-year deal. Eaton had surgery to repair a torn knee ligament in January, but is expected to be ready for training camp.
Analysis: Limited to just 71 games over the last two seasons, Eaton has been an effective shot-blocker who was most often paired with Sergei Gonchar, the team's top defenseman. Unfortunately, he's not much of an offensive weapon and he should be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Penguins D Mark Eaton is considering having surgery to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament. If he does, he will be done for the season.
Analysis: Eaton had only four penalty minutes in 36 games and still leads the team with 89 blocked shots. Eaton played only 35 games last season and had played only 36 games this campaign before getting hurt. He isn't a Fantasy defenseman worth looking at when healthy, as he doesn't produce offensively or with penalty minutes.
News: Penguins D Mark Eaton suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's game against Boston and is out indefinitely.
Analysis: Eaton played only 35 games last season and had played only 36 games this campaign before getting hurt. He isn't a Fantasy defenseman worth looking at when healthy, as he doesn't produce offensively or with penalty minutes, so leave him on the waiver wire.
News: Penguins D Mark Eaton did not play during the third period against Boston Sunday due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Eaton is far more valuable to his real team than to Fantasy owners. He is at-best a low-end reserve in the deepest of Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Pittsburgh D Mark Eaton returned to the lineup Sunday after not having played since March 1 due to a knee injury. He had an assist and a plus-1 rating in 17:43 of ice time.
Analysis: Eaton is far more valuable to his real team than to Fantasy owners. He is at-best a low-end reserve in the deepest of Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Penguins D Mark Eaton, sidelined all month due to a right knee sprain, skated Wednesday morning. He told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette he hopes to return to action within two weeks.
Analysis: Eaton is far more valuable to his real team than to Fantasy owners. Avoid him in all leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Mark Eaton will miss at least two weeks to a month due to a sprained knee.
Analysis: Eaton is far more valuable to his real team than to Fantasy owners. Avoid him in all leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Penguins D Mark Eaton (wrist) came off the team's injured reserve list on Friday against the Stars. He played for 18:21 and finished with a even-rating.
Analysis: Eaton had been sidelined since suffering a dislocated wrist on Nov. 4. He is a solid defenseman, but he is far more valuable to his real team than to Fantasy owners.
News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Mark Eaton (wrist) is expected to return for Friday's game at Dallas.
Analysis: Eaton has been sidelined since suffering a dislocated wrist on Nov. 4. He is a solid defenseman, but he is far more valuable to his real team than to Fantasy owners.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Mark Eaton (wrist) was able to complete his first practice on Monday. He has been sidelined since early November.
Analysis: Eaton is hopeful of returning to the lineup as soon as the All-Star break is over. He has far more value to his real team than to Fantasy squads, but he might be worth a look in larger formats when he is able to return.
News: According to published reports, Mark Eaton (wrist) has started skating again and is targeting a return in late January.
Analysis: When healthy, Eaton is a lot more valuable to his real team than to Fantasy owners.
News: According to televised reports, Mark Eaton suffered a broken left wrist in Saturday's game at San Jose and he is out indefinitely. He lost an edge and got tangled up with San Jose's Jonathan Cheechoo.
Analysis: Eaton was leading the team with 36 blocked shots and will be missed more by the team than Fantasy owners. Brooks Orpik (hand) will return on Monday at Anaheim to take his place.
News: Mark Eaton, Domenic Moore and Andre Roy were scoreless in Thursday's regular season opener against the Flyers.
Analysis: Neither of the trio are worth using in Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Eaton (knee) was able to play in Tuesday's game at Phoenix. He was scoreless in 18:54 of ice time with no shots on goal.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Eaton back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues which allow daily moves.
News: The Nashville Tennessean reports Mark Eaton is probable for Tuesday's game at Phoenix due to a knee injury.
Analysis: When healthy, Eaton is only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: The Nashville Tennessean reports Mark Eaton has a strained left knee he is expected to miss two to four weeks.
Analysis: Reserve Eaton immediately in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Mark Eaton has just one goal, one assist and a minus-4 rating through 57 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Eaton's value is clearly way more to his real club than to Fantasy squads. Avoid him in all formats.
News: Mark Eaton (back) returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game at Calgary. He was scoreless with a plus-1 rating in 19:43 of ice time.
Analysis: Eaton has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Nashville Tennessean reports Mark Eaton was unable to play on Friday due to spasms in his lower back.
Analysis: Coach Barry Trotz said his injury is not believed to be serious, so consider him day to day. When healthy, he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Mark Eaton was scoreless in Wednesday's game at Chicago, the 30th time in 31 games he has failed to record a point.
Analysis: Eaton was not highly thought of by Fantasy owners heading into the season, but he has been even more disappointing than expected.
News: The Nashville Predators agreed Thursday to terms with defenseman Mark Eaton.
Analysis: In 2003-2004, Eaton posted career highs in games played (75), goals (4), assists (9) and points (13). Eaton has 41 points with the Predators over four seasons. He is worth drafting in larger leagues that reward good plus/minus ratings heavily.
News: Mark Eaton re-signed with the Nashville Predators on Thursday. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Analysis: Eaton posted four goals and 13 points in 75 games for the Predators a season ago. He also led the team in plus/minus with a plus-16. He is only worth using as a reserve in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Mark Eaton (back) returned to the lineup on Saturday. He was scoreless and a plus-1 in a team-high 24:17 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get the team's plus/minus leader back into the active lineup in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Mark Eaton (back spasms) was out again on Tuesday.
Analysis: Eaton remains day to day. When healthy, he is best used as a reserve in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Eaton missed Saturday and Sunday's games due to back spasms.
Analysis: Eaton is considered day to day. When healthy, he is only worth using in larger Fantasy leagues as a reserve.
News: Mark Eaton had three assists in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Colorado.
Analysis: Despite Saturday's offensive outburst, Eaton is best used as a reserve in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Predators coach Barry Trotz told the Nashville Tennessean that Mark Eaton (groin strain) is probable for Thursday's game at Atlanta.
Analysis: Eaton doesn't warrant attention in Fantasy leagues.
News: Eaton (knee) practiced on Monday. The Nashville Tennessean reports that he is fully healthy, and will be available for Tuesday's game against Los Angeles. Eaton has no Fantasy value.
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News: Eaton (knee) received clearance from doctors to return Thursday. However, the Nashville Tennessean reports that he didn't arrive in Los Angeles in time to play. Eaton has no Fantasy value.
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News: Eaton suffered a strained knee during Tuesday's game against Carolina. The Nashville Tennessean reports that he will not travel with the team on their three-game road trip beginning Thursday in Los Angeles. Eaton has no Fantasy value.
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News: Eaton left Thursday's game against Vancouver in the third period with what may be a mild separation of his shoulder. He will miss at least Saturday's game against San Jose, and you should reserve him for the upcoming week.
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News: According to the Nashville Tennessean, Eaton is unlikely to play before Saturday due to a chronic back strain. He will have the injury checked in the next few days. Eaton shouldn't be on anyone's Fantasy roster in the first place.
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