News:Jonathan Cheechoo followed up his two-goal, nine-shot game Saturday with a goal on six shots in AHL Peoria's win over Chicago on Sunday, the Peoria Journal Star reports.
Analysis: The 15 shots fired in the two games over the weekend are more than the 13 he took in the first five games of the season. "I feel a lot more comfortable; early on I was thinking too much about systems, over-thinking everything," Jonathan Cheechoo said. "Obviously, we were upset at how our season started (0-3-1), but there's a long way to go and we're getting better." Not that that does much for your fantasy team.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo scored two goals in AHL Peoria's 5-0 win over San Antonio on Friday, the Peoria Journal-Star reports.
Analysis: The goal was Jonathan Cheechoo's first since he scored Feb. 23 of last season for AHL Worcester. He's been off to a slow start with the Rivermen and is a long shot to get back to the NHL.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo was moved off the AHL Peoria's top line after just one game, the Peoria Journal-Star reports.
Analysis:Jonathan Cheechoo had a rough start this past weekend with zero points and a minus-4 in two games.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo has cleared waivers and will report to Peoria of the American Hockey League.
Analysis:Jonathan Cheechoo showed a lot of energy early in camp, but couldn't sustain the pace as the preseason games wore on, so the Blues will be looking for him to get some regular ice time with the Rivermen.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo has been put on waivers and will be sent to Peoria (AHL), the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The former scoring champ is reporting to Peoria assuming that he's not scooped up off waivers from another club.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo was named the third star in St. Louis' 1-0 preseason loss to Minnesota on Thursday, the In The Slot blog reports.
Analysis:Jonathan Cheechoo, who's had a good training camp so far, led the Blues with six shots on goal and had few good scoring chances. "A real easy chance to go right up to the top of that list... he had chances early," coach Davis Payne said of Cheechoo. "A guy gets his cracks, eventually it's going to go in... He's around the net, knows how to get a stick to a spot where he can get it back, has an outlet. At some point, you figure one of these is going to go in for him."
News:Jonathan Cheechoo made a good impression with his new team Saturday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. "He might have scored 30 goals out there today," Blues captain David Backes said. "Everything he shot went in, so hopefully that's an omen for what he's got in the bank.
Analysis:Jonathan Cheechoo is attempting to resurrect his career in St. Louis after falling all the way to the AHL. Five seasons ago Cheechoo led the NHL in scoring with 56 goals, and now he's fighting for one of the two open forward spots on the Blues' roster. "It's a valid question," Cheechoo said when asked what happened to his career after the 2005-06 season. "I lost a little bit of confidence, the injuries added up after a while … I just wasn't getting it done. I can't make any excuses. But I'm coming into this camp with a fresh start and trying to show what I can do out there." Cheechoo will need to clear waivers for the Blues to send him down to AHL Peoria, so he has that working for him in his quest to remain in the NHL.
News: The Blues appear to have two available roster spots at forward, with Jonathan Cheechoo being in competition for one of the spots, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Blues are hoping to pull a little magic out of the hat with Jonathan Cheechoo, who spent all of last season with the Worcester Sharks of the AHL. His contract is a two-way deal and we could very well see Cheechoo open the year at Peoria and offer some depth should injuries hit the forward line in St. Louis.
News: The Blues have signed Cheechoo to a two-way contract, reports Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Analysis: Cheechoo will make $600k in the NHL and $105k while in the AHL. He played 55 games with Worcester in the AHL last season, recording 47 points but also a minus-11. He has 305 points in 501 career NHL games.
Cheechoo Experiencing Highs and Lows With AHL Worcester
News: Cheechoo is a minus-8 in the plus/minus category with Worcester, a minor league affiliate of the San Jose Sharks.
Analysis: Cheechoo is locked into a tie for the worst plus/minus rating in Worcester with Jay Leach. However, Cheechoo, who scored 56 goals with the NHL's Sharks in 2005-06, also leads his AHL club in points (5G, 8A). Obviously, he has no value away from the NHL.
Jonathan Cheechoo: Signs Tryout Deal With Baby Sharks
News: Cheechoo has been signed to a tryout contract with Worcester, a minor-league affiliate of the Sharks, the Sharks' official site reports.
Analysis: Cheechoo participated in the Stars' training camp but failed to impress. At least now, with the Worcester Sharks as a tryout player, Cheechoo can try to inch his way closer to San Jose, where he was the Rocket Richard Trophy winner back in 2005-06 with 56 goals.
News: Cheechoo has been released by the Stars, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: He was failing to impress head coach Marc Crawford to this point, and the Stars decided to go with younger options for a scoring line spot rather than hoping the former 50-goal scorer would regain his form from several years ago.
News: Cheechoo didn't impress Dallas coach Marc Crawford in his debut on Dallas' second line during Tuesday's loss to Tampa Bay, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: "He looked like a strong veteran player, like many of the players in the game tonight, but he didn't do anything to set himself apart," Carwford added. "It's tough for him, but that's pro sports. But he's going to get another opportunity and we'll see him in some other situations as well." Cheechoo figures to get several games on Dallas' second line, but he'll need to show something if he wants to stick with the Stars.
News: Dallas intends to use Cheechoo on the second line with Mike Ribeiro and Brenden Morrow, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Watch his role closely this preseason, as there's some potential here for a nice rebound season.
News: The Ottawa Senators are buying out the final year of forward Jonathan Cheechoo's contract. One day after waiving the 2006 winner of the Maurice Richard Trophy, when Cheechoo scored an NHL-best 56 goals, the Senators said Tuesday that they are cutting the 29-year-old winger loose. Cheechoo was set to earn $3.5 million next season. After he cleared waivers, the Senators were allowed to buy him out.
Analysis: Cheechoo, acquired from San Jose last year in the big trade that sent Dany Heatley to the Sharks, had only five goals with nine assists in 61 games for Ottawa. He added eight goals and six assists in 25 games with Binghamton of the AHL. Cheechoo's career has been in a steep decline since scoring 56 goals in 2005-06 for San Jose. Even if he latches on with another team, we aren't sure Cheechoo is worth the flier on Draft Day 2010.
News: The Senators, who acquired Matt Cullen in a trade Friday, also placed Jonathan Cheechoo on waivers.
Analysis: You figured Ottawa was likely to make some sort of move with Cheechoo, who has frustrated the team since his acquisition in the Dany Heatley trade before the season. Cheechoo has only five goals and 14 points in 61 games. He also has a minus-13 rating and has been stewing on the fourth line. Cheechoo might land somewhere else, but we doubt he will return to his old form. Leave Cheechoo alone in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Jonathan Cheechoo's 500th career game was by far his best as a Senator. And if he can string together a few more like it -- starting Thursday when Ottawa entertains the Washington Capitals in a battle of the Eastern Conference's two hottest teams -- Cheechoo could alter the thinking of GM Bryan Murray heading toward the trade deadline. As is, Murray needs to try to add at least one more top-six forward to a team that -- with 12 wins in its last 13 games -- appears to be emerging as a serious Stanley Cup contender.
Analysis: Cheechoo, who scored 56 goals with the San Jose Sharks in 2005-06, has been the Senators' 12th-best forward most nights. In fact, before his assist on Jason Spezza's winning goal against Calgary on Tuesday, he ranked 16th among the team's scoring leaders. The Senators knew he had slowed down considerably when they acquired Cheechoo as a throw-in piece in the Dany Heatley trade during the offseason, but as the ninth-highest paid player on the club more was still expected from him -- especially given the fact that he is one of only five players to suit up for all 60 games thus far. Unless he can provide more efforts like he did against the Flames, when he also had five shots on goal and was robbed twice by Calgary goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, Cheechoo will likely be in the pressbox or the minors when the Senators start the playoffs. He continues to have marginal Fantasy appeal as well.
News: Senators RW Jonathan Cheechoo scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Monday against the Bruins. Ottawa's final goal came at 11:05 of the third period after Boston defenseman Dennis Wideman lost the puck when he skated into referee Dan O'Rourke, and Jonathan Cheechoo collected it and easily beat Tuukka Rask. Cheechoo has two goals and one assist in his last seven games.
Analysis: It's looking more and more as though Cheechoo was merely a throw-in to the deal that sent Dany Heatley to San Jose because his offensive game continues to be weak in Ottawa. There hasn't been many more disappointing players over the last few years than Cheechoo, who has suffered a career decline since totaling 56 goals in 2005-06. He has marginal Fantasy appeal these days.
News: Senators RW Jonathan Cheechoo scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Thursday against the Capitals. Cheechoo added a goal in the third period as he beat Jose Theodore with 55 seconds remaining. It was his fourth goal and first score since Nov. 19.
Analysis: Cheechoo probably ranks up there as one of the most disappointing Fantasy players the last few seasons. The height of his popularity is when he scored 56 goals in 2005-06 with San Jose, but it has been all downhill ever since. We hoped a change of scenery would spark Cheechoo, but sadly it has not. Cheechoo has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Ottawa RW Jonathan Cheechoo scored his first goal of the season in the Senators 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers on Tuesday. The goal came in the 1st period to tie the score at one apiece.
Analysis: Cheechoo now has just three points on the season for the Senators. Until he really starts picking up the production, however, he only has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: The San Jose Sharks made the big move that has been expected ever since their best regular season ended with a first-round playoff exit, acquiring disgruntled winger Dany Heatley from the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. The Sharks gave up Milan Michalek, Jonathan Cheechoo and a second-round pick to acquire Heatley, who had been involved in a lingering dispute with the Senators because he felt he was not being properly used by the team. "It was tough. It wasn't the greatest summer. No question," Heatley said in a conference call Saturday. "I'm relieved and excited to be going to San Jose." Ottawa also sent San Jose a fifth-round draft pick. The long-rumored trade came on the opening day of training camp for Ottawa and ends a clash that has overshadowed the Senators in recent months. "I talked to Dany (Friday) and he was adamant that he wanted to be moved and we felt based on that, more than anything, that we should get the value that we could get for him and move on," Senators general manager Brian Murray said.
Analysis: The 29-year-old Cheechoo scored 56 goals in 2005-06 to win the Maurice Richard trophy, but his production has dropped off significantly since. He had only 12 goals and 17 assists in 66 games last season and was no longer a central part of the Sharks future. We were a little disappointed that Cheechoo couldn't get his offensive rhythm back under a top offensive coach like Todd McLellan. Perhaps a fresh start is what he needs. Cheechoo is no longer a must-have Fantasy option Draft Day, but could be a potential sleeper in deeper formats.
News: The Senators traded disgruntled RW Dany Heatley to the Sharks on Saturday for RW Milan Michalek, RW Jonathan Cheechoo and a second-round pick.
Analysis: Heatley is finally out of Ottawa and will get to play alongside Joe Thornton in San Jose, where he could certainly have a chance to get back into triple-digit points once again. Continue to think of him as a solid top-end Fantasy winger. Cheechoo once came close to 100 points when he finished with 93 in 2005-06, but his career has been on the decline ever since. Hopefully this move east will do him some good and get him moving up the Fantasy value chart. Continue to draft him in deeper leagues, but now as more of a sleeper option than last year. Michalek has averaged just under 60 points over the last couple of seasons, but could see a boost in value if he sees plenty of time with Daniel Alfredsson and Jason Spezza on the scoring lines. He remains a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward until we get to see how he gels in Ottawa.
News: San Jose RW Jonathan Cheechoo was able to play in Game One of the Western Conference playoffs on Thursday against the Ducks. He failed to record an offensive stat as the Sharks were shut out 2-0.
Analysis: Cheechoo sat out the final game of the season in order to be healthy for the playoffs and his injury is not thought to be something that will hamper him in the playoffs. He'll remain a low-end option moving ahead to next season.
News: According to the San Jose Mercury News, Jonathan Cheechoo did not play in Saturday's regular season finale against the Kings but will be ready to go for the team's first round of the playoffs.
Analysis: Cheechoo finished off the regular season with five points in his final six games, a good sign looking ahead to the team's playoff chances. Cheechoo is no longer an elite player in Fantasy but is serviceable on the team's lower lines. He'll likely remain a low-end player looking ahead to the 2009-2010 season.
News:Joe Pavelski and Jonathan Cheechoo scored the tying and go-ahead goals during power plays, and the San Jose Sharks set a franchise record with their 52nd victory, beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday night. The Sharks didn't get a shot on net during a two-man advantage in the third, but Cheechoo, who also had an assist, got his fourth winner with 23 seconds left on Chris Pronger's penalty.
Analysis: Cheechoo has three goals and two assists in his last five games and is playing his best hockey of the season. That's really sad to say since Cheechoo was just a 56-goal scorer a few seasons back. Cheechoo is no longer an elite Fantasy option and is more of a low-end player when healthy.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Evgeni Nabokov made 28 saves to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Cheechoo, back in the Sharks' injury-riddled lineup after missing two games with a lower body injury, deflected Brad Lukowich's slap shot from the blue line past Miikka Kiprusoff with 7:36 left in the second with the game-winner. It was his 10th goal and first score since Feb. 21.
Analysis: Cheechoo has had a very disappointing season with the Sharks despite San Jose bringing in a coach that is offensive-savvy. The 50-goal threat is merely a low-end Fantasy flier these fays.
News: San Jose thrived during Sunday's 3-1 win against the Avalanche without defenseman Rob Blake and center Marcel Goc, who both incurred what the Sharks said were minor lower-body injuries in Saturday's win over Dallas. The Sharks then lost right wing Jonathan Cheechoo to a game misconduct penalty in the first period for a potentially dangerous hit on Colorado defenseman Lawrence Nycholat. Cheechoo drove Nycholat headfirst into the boards in a corner near the Colorado net. Although Nycholat appeared to dip his shoulder right before Cheechoo arrived, possibly compounding the hit's severity, Nycholat was down on the ice for several moments before skating to the dressing room under his own power.
Analysis: Cheechoo was hit with 15 penalty minutes Sunday and only logged four minutes of ice time. He could face a suspension from the NHL and it would only be fitting in a severely disappointing season for the former 50-goal threat. Cheechoo should likely be benched or cut in most Fantasy formats since he has just nine goals and 24 points in 59 games.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo assisted twice in Tuesday's loss to the Coyotes.
Analysis: Cheechoo has just six points in his last 21 games and has really disappointed in 2008-09. Hard to believe this guy once put up 93 points.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo ended a scoring drought Sunday against the Devils with his eighth goal of the season. Cheechoo had tied the game at 3-all with a slap shot from the right circle. It was his first goal and point in 10 games.
Analysis: Cheechoo has had a few good runs in 2008-09, but he hasn't been able to sustain for long periods and has been overly disappointing. Even the Sharks coaching staff has been baffled by Cheechoo's poor production. He is still seeing top-six time, but isn't producing as he should. Cheechoo is usually a strong second-half player, but likely should be kept reserved in Fantasy until he can find his scoring touch.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo scored his first goal of 2009 as San Jose defeated the Red Wings on Saturday night.
Analysis: Cheechoo put up 93 points in 2005-06 but has been a massive disappointment since then. His value right now lies in only the deepest of Fantasy leagues until he gets things turned around.
News: The Edmonton Sun reports that the San Jose Sharks are struggling to find a reason for Jonathan Cheechoo's offensive woes. “We’ve tried different things with Cheech,” said Sharks head coach Todd McLellan. “We’ve tried to play him in that (first-line) situation, we’ve tried to take pressure off of him as a scorer. One of the road blocks is perhaps is the fact that he scored 56 goals (in 2005-06). The microscope is on him night in and night out. Perhaps if he had only scored 35, we’d be somewhat happy with his impact on the game right now. But the fact that he has scored 56 and everyone is aware of it, makes it a little tougher for him.”
Analysis: Cheechoo put up 93 points in that 2005-06 season, but has gone from 93 to 69 to 37 and now to just 16 in 28 games this season. He's still starting in 65 percent of Fantasy leagues, which shows a lot of owners still have faith in him, but we're not sure why. You're better off benching him until he somehow turns things around.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo scored for a second straight game Monday as San Jose defeated the Stars. Cheechoo now has five points in his last four games.
Analysis: Cheechoo had only two points in November, but has five points in five games in December since returning from his upper-body injury. Cheechoo can be an elite scorer when healthy and playing well, but keep him reserved in all but larger Fantasy leagues until he starts to heat up.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo broke a 16-game goal-less drought with an even-strength tally in the second period of Saturday night's shootout loss at St. Louis. Cheechoo led the Sharks with six shots on goal.
Analysis: Cheechoo has endured another one of his patented first-half slumps, and we hope he can get it going again after the New Year since Cheechoo can be an elite scorer. It's probably best to keep him reserved in Fantasy until he starts to heat up.
News: San Jose RW Jonathan Cheechoo returned to the lineup Thursday against the Red Wings after missing eight games with an upper body injury. He didn't have a point in 14:25 of ice time and finished at minus-2. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Cheechoo hasn't scored in 14 games and has just two assists in that span. He is enduring another one of his patented first-half slumps, and we hope he can get it going again after the New Year since Cheechoo can be an elite scorer. It's probably best to keep him reserved in Fantasy until he starts to heat up.
News: The Sharks say that Jonathan Cheechoo is close to returning from his upper-body injury after practicing during the Sharks' four-day layoff this week.
Analysis: Cheechoo has been bothered by this injury for the past month or so and the Sharks are clearly just making sure he's all the way recovered from this nagging issue before they re-insert him into the lineup. Continue to monitor this situation heading into Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21), as Cheechoo is a solid starting forward in all formats when healthy.
News: The San Jose Mercury-News reports that Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo (upper body) skated Tuesday. "Cheech is coming along fine," coach Todd McLellan said. "We're going to make sure with him. We're not rushing him or putting him in a position where he's playing at 80 percent. He'll skate a lot the next few days and see how he feels."
Analysis: Cheechoo has been bothered by this injury for the past month or so and the Sharks are clearly just making sure he's all the way recovered from this nagging issue before they re-insert him into the lineup. Continue to monitor this situation heading into Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21), as Cheechoo is a solid starting forward in all formats when healthy.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo missed a fourth straight game Saturday against the Oilers because of an upper-body injury. He remains questionable heading into next Thursday's game against Anaheim.
Analysis: Cheechoo has always been a slow starter in the first half, but it's hardly been because of injury. Obviously the upper-body ailment is slowing him down in 2008-09, but he still has the offensive talent when healthy to be a top-flight Fantasy option.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo missed a third straight game Thursday against the Coyotes because of an upper-body injury. He remains questionable heading into Saturday against the Oilers.
Analysis: Cheechoo has always been a slow starter in the first half, but it's hardly been because of injury. Obviously the upper-body ailment is slowing him down in 2008-09, but he still has the offensive talent when healthy to be a top-flight Fantasy option.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo has reaggravated the upper-body injury that caused him to miss six games last month and did not play in Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Cheechoo clearly wasn't 100 percent healthy when he returned to action a couple of weeks ago. He can be a decent starting Fantasy forward when healthy, but just wait until he's fully recovered before putting him back in your lineup.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports that Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo has reaggravated the upper-body injury that caused him to miss six games last month, and he will sit out Tuesday's game vs. Toronto.
Analysis: Cheechoo clearly wasn't 100 percent healthy when he returned to action a couple of weeks ago, and now he isn't worth starting in Fantasy Week 9 (Dec. 1-7). He can be a decent starting Fantasy forward when healthy, but just wait until he's fully recovered before putting him back in your lineup.
News: The Sharks were without RW Jonathan Cheechoo, who aggravated an upper body injury in Friday's win in Dallas, in Saturday's game against the Coyotes.
Analysis: Cheechoo has eight points on the season and hasn't registered one since Nov. 22 against Washington. This injury is not considered serious but Cheechoo is definitely an injury risk in Fantasy in Week 9 (Dec. 1-7). Still, he's just a low-end Fantasy player when healthy.
News: San Jose RW Jonathan Cheechoo returned to the lineup Sunday against the Blackhawks after missing four games with a back injury. He didn't have a point in 15:04 of ice time and finished at even. Cheechoo took four shots in the game.
Analysis: Cheechoo doesn't have a goal in nine games and has just one assist in that span. Cheechoo started the season well with two goals in the opener and then four in his first six games, but has since fallen back into a rut. Cheechoo usually struggles in the first half before heating up in the second. We were hoping he would reverse that trend in 2008-09 and stay strong all season, but it doesn't seem to be the case.
News: The Calgary Herald reports that Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo will not play Thursday against the Flames as he continues to deal with a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Cheechoo started the season well with two goals in the opener and then four in his first six games. He doesn't have a goal in eight games and just one assist in that span. Cheechoo usually struggles in the first half before heating up in the second. We were hoping he would reverse that trend in 2008-09 and stay strong all season, but it doesn't seem to be the case.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports that Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo should return from his upper-body injury on Thursday against the Flames.
Analysis: Cheechoo started the season well with two goals in the opener and then four in his first six games. He doesn't have a goal in eight games and just one assist in that span. Cheechoo usually struggles in the first half before heating up in the second. We were hoping he would reverse that trend in 2008-09 and stay strong all season, but it doesn't seem to be the case.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo was unavailable for a third straight game Tuesday against the Predators because of an upper-body injury. He remains day-to-day and is questionable for Thursday against Calgary.
Analysis: Cheechoo started the season well with two goals in the opener and then four in his first six games. He doesn't have a goal in eight games and just one assist in that span. Cheechoo usually struggles in the first half before heating up in the second. We were hoping he would reverse that trend in 2008-09 and stay strong all season, but it doesn't seem to be the case.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo was unavailable for a second straight game Sunday against the Coyotes because of an upper-body injury. He remains day-to-day and questionable for Tuesday's game against the Predators.
Analysis: Cheechoo started the season well with two goals in the opener and then four in his first six games. He doesn't have a goal in eight games and just one assist in that span. Cheechoo usually struggles in the first half before heating up in the second. We were hoping he would reverse that trend in 2008-09 and stay strong all season, but it doesn't seem to be the case. Consider Cheechoo an injury-risk start Week 6 (Nov. 10-16).
News: The San Jose Sharks scratched right winger Jonathan Cheechoo from their lineup Saturday night because of injury.
Analysis: Cheechoo, who has four goals this season, has an upper body injury after getting hit with a hard check in the third period of San Jose's win over the Blues. He was replaced by Brad Staubitz, who was recalled from the Sharks' Worcester AHL affiliate on Friday. Cheechoo remains a high-end Fantasy option, when healthy. If he cannot return for Sunday at Phoenix he will enter Week 6 (Nov. 10-16) as an injury risk in Fantasy.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo had a goal and an assist during Saturday's 5-4 overtime win against the Flyers. Cheechoo's alert tip-in goal late in the second period on the power play started the Sharks' comeback from a 3-1 deficit. Cheechoo also had a golden chance on a 2-on-1 with 2:50 left, but Antero Niittymaki did the splits while making a breathtaking glove save.
Analysis: Cheechoo has four goals on the season and two in his last three games. Cheechoo won the Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal-scorer with 56 in 2005-06, but had only 23 last season while struggling with injuries. He is healthy now and doing well under first-year head coach Todd McLellan. Cheechoo remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo had one of San Jose's two short-handed goals during Tuesday's 5-2 win against the Blue Jackets. Cheechoo tied the game at 1 with his goal past Pascal Leclaire 4:54 into the second period. It was his third goal of the season and first since scoring two on opening nights.
Analysis: Cheechoo had his first short-handed goal since 2005-06. Cheechoo won the Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal-scorer with 56 in 2005-06, but had only 23 last season while struggling with injuries. Cheechoo didn't have two goals until the eighth game of last season and didn't score No. 3 until his 14th contest. Cheechoo is not normally a strong first-half player, but he is trying to buck that trend this season. Cheechoo has what it takes to be a must-start Fantasy option.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo scored two goals to lead San Jose to a 4-1 win Thursday against the Ducks. San Jose got a promising start from Cheechoo, who slammed home a rebound of Dan Boyle's shot early in the second period before adding a power-play goal 4:12 later with an assist from Rob Blake.
Analysis: Cheechoo won the Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal-scorer with 56 in 2005-06, but had only 23 last season while struggling with injuries. Cheechoo didn't have two goals until the eighth game of last season and didn't score No. 3 until his 14th contest. Cheechoo is not normally a strong first-half player, but he is trying to buck that trend this season. Cheechoo has what it takes to be a must-start Fantasy option.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports that new Sharks head coach Todd McLellan has released his first depth chart for the 2008-09 season. The first two lines are comprised of Patrick Marleau and Ryane Clowe as wingers on the top line with Joe Thornton in the center, and Joe Pavelski has drawn the role of second-line center with Milan Michalek and Jonathan Cheechoo as his wingers.
Analysis: Cheechoo has the skills to be a top-line winger and it might only be a matter of time before he skates with Thornton. But the fact remains he is a slow starter and hasn't looked the part of a top scorer since notching 56 goals in 2005-06. There is a lot of risk and reward with drafting Cheechoo. Keep that in mind as we look toward the 2008-09 Fantasy season.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo returned to the lineup Sunday against the Stars after missing six games with a head injury. Cheechoo wasted little time making his presence felt by scoring a power-play goal at 5:46 of the second period. It was his first goal in eight games and 10th power-play tally this season.
Analysis: Cheechoo finished 2007-08 with 23 goals, but it is a far cry from his 56-goal outburst in 2005-06. He has declined with his scoring and assists over the last two seasons and many wonder will he ever return to his 93-point level? There is a lot of risk and reward with drafting Cheechoo. Keep that in mind as we look toward the 2008-09 Fantasy season.
News: The Sharks were still without RW Jonathan Cheechoo (head), D Craig Rivet (upper body) and rookie RW Devin Setoguchi (soreness) for Thursday's game against the Kings. They are all questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Stars.
Analysis: Cheechoo has missed the last six games and remains day to day, but could miss the final game as he rests up for the playoffs. Cheechoo was having his normal second half surge before going out of the lineup. He has 26 points (17 goals) in his last 36 games. He is a must-start Fantasy option when he is on a roll, we just wish for most consistency throughout the season.
News: The Sharks were still without RW Jonathan Cheechoo (head), D Craig Rivet (upper body) and rookie RW Devin Setoguchi (soreness) for Tuesday's game against the Kings. They are all questionable for Thursday's rematch against the Kings.
Analysis: Cheechoo has missed the last five games and remains day to day, but could miss the final few contests as he rests up for the playoffs. Cheechoo was having his normal second half surge before going out of the lineup. He has 26 points (17 goals) in his last 36 games. He is a must-start Fantasy option when he is on a roll, we just wish for most consistency throughout the season.
News: The Sharks rested several key players against Phoenix Sunday, giving the night off to RW Jonathan Cheechoo (head), D Craig Rivet (upper body) and rookie RW Devin Setoguchi (soreness) to heal minor injuries. They are all questionable for Tuesday against the Kings.
Analysis: Cheechoo has missed the last four games and remains day to day. Cheechoo was having his normal second half surge before going out of the lineup. He has 26 points (17 goals) in his last 36 games. He is a must-start Fantasy option when he is on a roll, we just wish for most consistency throughout the season. Consider him an injury-risk start for Fantasy Week 27 (March 31-April 6).
News: The Sharks played their third straight game Friday against the Ducks without goal-scoring forward Jonathan Cheechoo, who's still recovering from a hit to the head last Friday in a victory against Anaheim. Cheechoo isn't expected to miss much more time, but Jeremy Roenick took his place on the Sharks' top line with Joe Thornton and Milan Michalek.
Analysis: Cheechoo was having his normal second half surge before going out of the lineup. He has 26 points (17 goals) in his last 36 games. He is a must-start Fantasy option when he is on a roll, we just wish for most consistency throughout the season.
News: The Sharks played their second straight game Thursday against the Stars without goal-scoring forward Jonathan Cheechoo, who's still recovering from a hit to the head last Friday in a victory against Anaheim. Cheechoo isn't expected to miss much more time, but Jeremy Roenick took his place on the Sharks' top line with Thornton and Milan Michalek.
Analysis: Cheechoo was having his normal second half surge before going out of the lineup. He has 26 points (17 goals) in his last 36 games. He is a must-start Fantasy option when he is on a roll, we just wish for most consistency throughout the season.
News: According to the Mercury News Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo will miss Tuesday night's game in Phoenix as he is still feeling the effects from being caught with a stick to his head/neck area on Friday.
Analysis: Cheechoo was playing well earlier in March, but only had one point in his last five games before getting hurt. Still, when healthy he should be considered a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo scored as the San Jose Sharks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night and tied a team record with their eighth straight victory. San Jose also won its sixth straight on the road, tying a team high. The Sharks have the NHL's best road record at 23-8-3. Cheechoo tied the game at 1 with his 22nd of the season when he from the front of the net he chopped in Joe Thornton's centering pass from behind the net.
Analysis: This the kind of output we expect from Cheechoo, not the 17 points he put up in the first four months of this season. Cheechoo has scored in three straight games and has five points in those games. He has netted seven goals in the last nine games. Clearly, Cheechoo has re-emerging as a must-start Fantasy forward in all formats at the No. 2 or No. 3 spot.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo recorded a goal and two assists Monday in a 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Analysis: This the kind of output we expect from Cheechoo, not the 17 points he put up in the first four months of this season. He now has 13 points in his last 12 games and is re-emerging as a must-start Fantasy forward in all formats at the No. 2 or No. 3 spot.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo ran his goal streak to four games and the Sharks scored three more goals in an eight-minute span of the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Wednesday night. The Sharks scored with a man advantage when Cheechoo redirected Joe Pavelski's one-timer from the left circle.
Analysis: Cheechoo appears to be peaking at just the right time for the Sharks, down the stretch run and for the playoffs. He has goals in five of the last six games and is proving why he is known as a second half player with his numbers rising. Fantasy owners should take full advantage of his production right now and include him in lineups.
News:Jeremy Roenick scored the game winner as all three San Jose skaters were successful in the shootout and Jonathan Cheechoo had the Sharks' only goal in regulation, leading them to a 2-1 victory over the Penguins on Sunday. Penguins goalie Ty Conklin made 36 saves in regulation and overtime, but couldn't stop Roenick, Cheechoo or Joe Pavelski on wrist shots during the shootout. Cheechoo ended a 43-minute scoreless stretch by scoring his 18th of the season early in the third, steering the puck around defenseman Ryan Whitney in the left circle before beating Conklin on a shot inside the near post.
Analysis: Cheechoo has now scored in three straight gamesand four of the last five. Cheechoo is known as a second half player and his numbers are rising. He now has 17 points (13 goals) in his last 23 games after recording just 10 points (five goals) in his first 32 games. Fantasy owners will want to start him as long as he is scoring.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo scored his 17th goal for the Sharks who beat the Flyers 3-1 on Thursday to snap a five-game losing streak. San Cheechoo's goal came from the high slot late in the first to give San Jose a 1-0 lead. Cheechoo now has six in the last seven games. He also picked up a couple of assists in those games.
Analysis: Cheechoo seems to have turned it up a gear or two recently. He has 16 points (12 goals) in his last 1 games after recording just 10 points (five goals) in his first 32 games. Fantasy owners will want to start him as long as he is scoring and putting up points.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo gave the Sharks a 1-0 lead with a power-play tally in the opening minute of the second period but San Jose failed to build on that losing 3-2 in New Jersey on Wednesday. Cheechoo netted his 16th goal and now has five in the last six games. He also picked up a couple of assists in those games.
Analysis: Cheechoo seems to have turned it up a gear or two. His reputation as a second half player is pretty known. Cheechoo has 15 points (11 goals) in his last 20 games after recording just 10 points (five goals) in his first 32 games. Fantasy owners will want to start him as long as he is scoring and putting up points.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo had the lone goal for the Sharks during a 3-1 loss Sunday against the Rangers. Cheechoo stood in front as Joe Thornton worked behind the net. He swung a pass that Cheechoo pinballed in off Rangers defenseman Marek Malik and Henrik Lundqvist. It was his 15th goal of the season and fifth in seven games. He also has two assists in that span.
Analysis: Cheechoo is starting to heat up here folks. He is known as a second half player and his numbers are rising. He now has 14 points (10 goals) in his last 19 games after recording just 10 points (five goals) in his first 32 games. Fantasy owners will want to start him as long as he is scoring.
News: A 2 1/2-week break in December due to injury might have been just what Jonathan Cheechoo needed to get his season on track. Cheechoo will try to build on his first hat trick of the season on Tuesday night when his San Jose Sharks host the Calgary Flames. Cheechoo led the league with 56 goals in 2005-06, but slumped to 37 last season. He had just four goals in 28 games in 2007-08 before missing seven with a groin injury. He's rebounded with 10 goals in 20 games since returning on Dec. 26.
Analysis: Cheechoo had three goals and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Nashville. The hat trick was the ninth of his career and first since April 1. "I've been feeling good since about Christmas time," Cheechoo said. "I've been working hard, and the puck has just been bouncing my way. The game winner was the memorable one. You want to help your team out like that, so when you get to do that, it makes it more special." Cheechoo is known as a big second-half player and is proving it once again. Feel free to use him in Fantasy leagues while he is on a roll.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo scored a hat trick and added an assist Saturday in a 4-3 win over the Predators. It was his first four-point game since Mar. 22 of last year.
Analysis: There's the Cheechoo we know! He now has nine goals in his last 11 games after struggling mightily earlier this season with only five goals in his first 37 games. It appears he could be back to the form that saw him put up 93 points two seasons ago, so make him a No. 3 Fantasy forward in all formats for now.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo, mired in a brutal slump this season, scored for the fifth time in his last seven games Wednesday when he found the back of the net in a 5-4 loss to the Flames.
Analysis: Cheechoo has the reputation of being a strong second half player, and has shown glimpses of continuing to emerge from his season-long funk. Consider him a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at this time.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo, who won the Richard Trophy just two years ago as the NHL's top goal-scorer, has just nine goals in 42 games despite getting two in San Jose's final outing before the All-Star break. "I feel I've been playing better the last month or so, but I just have to keep it going," said Cheechoo, who started slowly after double hernia surgery. "I just want to keep up the strength in my legs."
Analysis: Cheechoo has the reputation of being a strong second half player, and the fact that he has acknowledged he is getting better, that's a great sign. He has shown glimpses of continuing to emerge from his season-long funk with four goals in five games. Consider him a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at this time.
News:Jonathan Cheechoo, San Jose's leading goal-scorer last year, had trouble finding the net for most of the first half of this season. But his drought might be over after he scored twice in the third period and the Sharks beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 Thursday night to move into a tie atop the Pacific Division heading into the All-Star break. "It was nice that the puck took a couple of good bounces," said Cheechoo, who has nine goals on the year. "The first was practically an empty net, and you better score those."
Analysis: Cheechoo recorded his 30th career multigoal game. Fantasy owners may have given up hope on Cheechoo as the season has progressed, but he still is a good value in many formats. He has shown signs of continuing to emerge from this funk with four goals in five games and is good for a No. 4 forward in deeper leagues.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo, in the middle of an awful season, scored for the second time in his last three games Saturday in a 6-3 loss to the Red Wings.
Analysis: A lot of people may have given up on Cheechoo as the season has progressed, but he's too good to be released in many formats. Keep an eye on how he does in Fantasy Week 21 (Jan. 21-27) against the Blackhawks and Blues, and if he shows signs of continuing to emerge from this funk, then consider starting him as a No. 4 forward in deeper leagues the following week.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo scored only his sixth goal of the season Tuesday in a 5-3 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes. It was his first goal of 2008.
Analysis: Someone needs to check this guy's DNA, as we refuse to believe this is the same player who had 93 points in 2005-06 and 59 last season. He now has 13 points in 38 games. Pretty pathetic. Maybe this goal will spark something in the guy, but we wouldn't put money on it. Still, you probably drafted him pretty high and feel guilty about leaving him on your bench, but start him at your own risk.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo, who had missed eight straight game with a groin injury, returned to action in Wednesday night's 3-2 win over the Kings. He finished with a plus-1 rating and had four shots on goal in just under 15 minutes of ice time.
Analysis: Cheechoo has been a disappointment so far this season, but he too talented to be left off Fantasy rosters for Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan 6). Bring him off the bench and hope the rest period has a positive impact on his fortunes.
News: Forwards Jonathan Cheechoo and Jeremy Roenick went on the San Jose Sharks' injured reserve list Tuesday, keeping them out for at least one week. Cheechoo, the NHL's top goal-scorer in the 2005-06 season, injured his groin in Saturday's 7-1 loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: The season has been a disappointment for Cheechoo, who has just four goals in 28 games after undergoing double hernia surgery in the offseason. Fantasy owners will want to keep Cheechoo reserved until he returns -- don't drop him.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo left Saturday's game against the Sabres in the first period because of a groin injury and did not return. He did not record a point and finished at even in 4:39 of ice time.
Analysis: Cheechoo does have a goal and an assist in his last four games, and Fantasy owners continue to hold out hope that the guy who tallied 93 points two seasons ago re-emerges. It might be wishful thinking at this juncture. He is averaging just 15 minutes per game while most of the scoring is done by Milan Michalek and Joe Thornton on the first line. Fantasy owners will want to keep Cheechoo reserved until he snaps out of his early season slump.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo has no goals and one assist in his last 10 games. With just seven points for the season, Cheechoo is on pace to score fewer than 30 for the season.
Analysis: Fantasy owners would love nothing more than to see the Cheechoo that tallied 93 points two seasons ago re-appear this season. It has yet to happen. He has a lot of potential, but is clearly frustrating Fantasy owners at this time. If you can afford to stash him until he starts rolling, then use a hotter hand.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo is battling his annual early season slow start. The winner of the Rocket Richard Trophy with 56 goals two years ago has just two in his first 12 games. "This is something I've got to work my way out of," Cheechoo said. "You just go back to the things that worked for you. Work in practice to get open. And make sure every time you get a puck you're getting a shot on net."
Analysis: Fantasy owners would love nothing more than to see the Cheechoo who tallied 93 points two seasons ago re-appear this season. It has yet to happen. He has a lot of potential, but is clearly frustrating Fantasy owners at this time. If you can afford to stash him until he starts rolling, then use a hotter hand. But don't bail on Cheechoo just yet. He will eventually get going and you will be glad you kept him around.
News: Mike Grier and Jonathan Cheechoo scored against Detroit Thursday evening.
Analysis: Cheechoo's stock was at an all-time low after going scoreless in his first five games, but perhaps this is a sign he is ready to break out in a big way. Remember, Cheechoo got off to a horrid start last season before finishing up on fire over the past two months or so. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues for his potential to rack up points in bunches. He has two goals and an assist in his past two games.
News: Coach Ron Wilson took a struggling Jonathan Cheechoo off Joe Thornton's line to start Monday's game at Vancouver and again early in the third period, but put him back with Thornton after Joe Pavelski's goal. Cheechoo responded with an assist and a goal, his first points of the season. "I think I got his attention when I put Pavelski out on that power play early in the third period and Pav scored and Cheech responded," Wilson said. "Hopefully that will get them going."
Analysis: Cheechoo's stock is at an all-time low after going scoreless in his first five games, but perhaps this is a sign he is ready to break out in a big way. Remember, Cheechoo got off to a horrid start last season before finishing up on fire over the past two months or so. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues for his potential to rack up points in bunches. It's too early to push the panic button on a player of his caliber.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports Ryane Clowe has been promoted to the team's top scoring line with Jonathan Cheechoo and Joe Thornton.
Analysis: Cheechoo and Thornton, who are tough guys in their own right, will now have a little more protection on their unit. Not only that, but Clowe can also score, too. Either way, it doesn't matter who Cheechoo and Thornton are skating with, as they remain must-starts in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports the Sharks are considering a move of center Patrick Marleau from the second line to the top unit along with Jonathan Cheechoo and Joe Thornton. That would mean Milan Michalek would drop down to the second unit.
Analysis: It doesn't really matter who Cheechoo and Thornton skate with - they are going to be Fantasy studs heading into the 2007-08. Thornton will likely lead the league in assists for the Sharks and Cheechoo showed signs of life down the stretch last season when he was finally healthy. Each is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo (knee), who did not look 100 percent in Game 2 or 3, managed two assists in Wednesday's Game 4 win over the Predators in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Analysis: It appears safe to use Cheechoo in all Fantasy Hockey postseason leagues, as he wants to be in the lineup and coach Ron Wilson is going to play him.
News: Coach Ron Wilson told the San Jose Mercury News that Jonathan Cheechoo's knee was estimated at "60 percent" and he regretted playing him on Friday in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at Nashville. "I more than likely would have been better off playing Joe Pavelski," Wilson noted.
Analysis: Wilson will likely have Cheechoo in the lineup for Game 3 on Monday against Nashville. However, his Fantasy appeal in postseason leagues might not be as good with a banged up wheel.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo (knee) returned to the team's lineup Friday for Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series against the Predators.
Analysis: It looks as though Cheechoo's knee injury isn't as bad as many might have thought it was. It appears safe to get Cheechoo back into Fantasy postseason lineups.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo, the Sharks' top goal scorer this season, declined interview requests after an MRI. He had a knee-on-knee collision with Predators forward Scott Hartnell in the Sharks' 5-4 double overtime victory in Game 1 on Wednesday night. San Jose coach Ron Wilson had no problems sharing his anger. "But the league apparently has addressed it, and we'll just go forward. Cheechoo, I don't know when he'll play. Hopefully he'll be able to come back this playoff. I don't know right now," Wilson said.
Analysis: Keep Cheechoo reserved in all Fantasy Hockey postseason pools until he can officially return. Right now, he is considered questionable to return for the playoff series against the Predators. Hopefully this isn't an injury which carries over into the offseason, training camp and 2007-08.
News: Cheechoo picked up three goals with a plus-2 rating and Joe Thornton posted four assists with a plus-2 rating in Sunday's game against Los Angeles.
Analysis: Cheechoo has at least one goal in five of the past six games, posting 10 goals, two assists and a plus-9 rating during the stretch.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo scored three goals and had one assist in the San Jose Sharks' 5-1 victory Thursday night that ended the Atlanta Thrashers' franchise-record, home-winning streak at seven. He now has seven goals and five assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Cheechoo has really turned in on in March and has re-established himself as a must-start Fantasy forward.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo had two goals and one assist during Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks. He now has four goals and four assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Cheechoo moved his points total to 57 (27 G, 30 A) on Wednesday. His numbers are way down from last season (93 points), but is still a decent start in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Joe Thornton and the San Jose Sharks have four strong lines but they needed only one against the Phoenix Coyotes. Thornton had a goal and three assists, and linemate Jonathan Cheechoo scored twice to lift the Sharks to a 5-1 victory over the Coyotes on Thursday. Cheechoo has three goals and four assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Cheechoo moved his points total to 53 (25 G, 28 A) on Thursday. His numbers are way down from last season (93 points), but is still a decent start in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo, who has 15 points in 14 games, capped the second-period scoring on Tuesday at Minnesota with a wrist shot from the left circle. He finished with a plus-2 rating in the 3-0 win.
Analysis: Cheechoo has really come on in the second half and he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The All-Star line of newly-acquired Bill Guerin, Jonathan Cheechoo and Joe Thornton posted no goals in Wednesday's shootout loss against the Predators. Thornton had the only point of the night, an assist on D Matt Carle's power play goal in the first period.
Analysis: We wouldn't push the panic button just yet. This line has the potential to be one of the most dangerous in the NHL. Look for Cheechoo and teammates to bounce back on Friday night in Anaheim when the Sharks have another crucial game in the Western Conference.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports newly-acquired veteran Bill Guerin will skate on the team's top line with fellow All-Stars Jonathan Cheechoo and Joe Thornton. Guerin is set to make his debut with the Sharks on Wednesday night when the Western Conference leading Predators come to town.
Analysis: Not that Cheechoo needed any more Fantasy appeal since he was already with Joe Thornton, but now he'll be skating with yet another All-Star. Things are certainly looking up for Cheechoo after a slow start to the season by his standards.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo and Joe Thornton each posted a goal and three assists with a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's game at St. Louis.
Analysis: After a five-game scoreless stretch, Cheechoo has managed five goals and nine points during his current four-game points streak. He has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: RW Jonathan Cheechoo continued his goal-scoring rampage against Anaheim with a pair on Wednesday night for the second time in two nights. Cheechoo, who has 20 goals for the season now, had a pair in Tuesday night's loss and has scored 15 goals in his last 10 games against the Ducks, which includes three hat tricks against them last season.
Analysis: Cheechoo has really picked it up after a slow start to the season. He is once again a must-start Fantasy forward.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo continues his most productive portion of the season by extending his season-high consecutive-game points streak by scoring in a seventh straight game Thursday. Cheechoo had the primary assist on the tie-breaking goal early in the third period during a 5-2 victory over the Coyotes.
Analysis: Cheechoo has really picked it up after a slow start to the season. He is once again a must-start Fantasy forward.
News: All-Stars Jonathan Cheechoo and Thornton scored man-advantage goals in Monday's game against the Avalanche. The Sharks have won six of seven on the strength of the NHL's best power play.
Analysis: Cheechoo has five goals and 11 points during his current seven-game points streak. He has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues after a bit of a slow start.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo earned his 15th assist of the season on Thursday against the Kings. Cheechoo was recently named a starter for the Western Conference All-Star team, his first All-Star appearance in his four-year career.
Analysis: Cheechoo has a five-game point streak going. During that stretch he has three goals and four assists. Cheechoo is well behind his 93-point season from a year ago, but remains a solid starter in any Fantasy format.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo scored a pair of goals and had an assist with a plus-2 rating and four shots on goal in 20:04 of ice time in Saturday's game against the Predators.
Analysis: After a 13-game stretch which saw Cheechoo produce just five points (2 G, 3 A), he has managed three goals and an assist in the past two games. He's baaaack...
News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports Patrick Marleau was moved to the team's top scoring line with Jonathan Cheechoo and Joe Thornton, as coach Ron Wilson tried to fire the Sharks up for Monday's game at Dallas.
Analysis: The Sharks were blanked, but this could be a potent scoring line if it holds together for a while. We'll check back on Thursday night against the Avalanche to see if they click.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo (leg) returned to action on Saturday against the Red Wings. He played for 21:11 and finished with an even-rating.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Cheechoo back into your active Fantasy lineup. He is a solid Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo (leg) was unable to play in Wednesday's game at Detroit, as he remains on injured reserve.
Analysis: Cheechoo remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo (leg) was unable to play in Tuesday's game at St. Louis, as he remains on injured reserve.
Analysis: Cheechoo remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return.
News: Coach Ron Wilson told the Contra Costa Times that he expected Jonathan Cheechoo back in the lineup some time during the team's upcoming four-game road trip which starts on Tuesday at St. Louis.
Analysis: Cheechoo remains day to day. If you have healthier alternatives for Fantasy Week 9 (Nov. 27-Dec. 3), use them. Keep him reserved as a precaution until he can officially play, prove his health and shake off the rust of his layoff.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo (leg) was out for Wednesday's game at the Kings.
Analysis: Cheechoo is considered day to day with what the team is terming a minor injury.
News: Sharks RW Jonathan Cheechoo (leg) missed his second consecutive game on Saturday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Cheechoo is considered day to day with what the team is terming a minor injury. It is not known yet if he will be ready for the Sharks next game on Nov. 21 at Anaheim, so you might want to go with a healthier alternative in the meantime.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo, who left Wednesday's game due to a leg injury, is not expected to miss much playing time if at all.
Analysis: Cheechoo is considered day to day with what the team is terming a minor injury. If he is able to play on Saturday against Philadelphia, get him back in the active Fantasy lineup.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo scored a pair of goals and he added a plus-3 rating in Thursday's game at Los Angeles.
Analysis: Cheechoo ended a seven-game goal drought which saw him post just two assists during the span. Despite the recent rough patch, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues due to games like Thursday.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo (facial laceration) is back on the ice for the Sharks in the second period of their game against the Wild after leaving early in the first period after being smacked in the face by a puck.
Analysis: It looks like Cheechoo (and his Fantasy owners) has dodged a huge bullet after leaving Saturday's game after just one shift due to a penalty.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo was struck in the face by a puck on a deflection in the first period of Tuesday's game against Minnesota. He has headed off to the locker room for medical attention for a facial laceration.
Analysis: Cheechoo's return is questionable at this point. He will be examined to determine if he has any broken bones or a possible concussion. It has been a difficult stretch for Cheechoo, who was ejected from Saturday's game on the first shift due to a boarding major which ended up injuring D Mark Eaton of the Penguins.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo had three goals an an even rating on six shots in 21:54 of ice time in Thursday's game at Edmonton. He and Ryan Smyth of the Oilers had natural hat tricks, the first time that has been done in a single game since 1919.
Analysis: Cheechoo had failed to light the lamp in the first three games, but he has six points (3 G, 3 A) in four games now. He is a must-start in all Fantasy formats.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo (groin) opened with a pair of assists in Thursday's regular season opener against the Blues, but he also had a minus-2 rating.
Analysis: The league's leading goal scorer is off to another huge start in 2006-07, as he teamed with Joe Thornton for big things in the overtime win.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports Jonathan Cheechoo is battling a slightly pulled groin and he did not travel with the team for preseason games on the road.
Analysis: Cheechoo's injury is not considered major and if this were the regular season he would like be able to play. Don't be alarmed by his minor injury and draft him in the late first round or early second round of seasonal Fantasy leagues.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo ended up winning the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy, which is awarded to the player who finishes with the most goals during the regular season. He edged out N.Y. Rangers' Jaromir Jagr 56 to 54 with a hat trick in his second to last game against the Mighty Ducks.
Analysis: Cheechoo finished the season with career-bests in goals (56), assists (37), points (93) and plus-minus (plus-24). He gelled immediately with Joe Thornton and emerged as one of the top Fantasy players in the league.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo scored a pair of goals and added an assist and plus-1 rating in 18:55 of ice time in Monday's game at Phoenix.
Analysis: Cheechoo is the first player in San Jose franchise history to eclipse the 50-goal mark. He is also tied with teammate Patrick Marleau with the all-time single season mark of 85 points.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo netted two goals, including his team-record 45th of the season, to help San Jose beat Minnesota on Saturday.
Analysis: Cheechoo's four hat tricks this season are a franchise-record for the Sharks as well. His phenomenal breakout season continues to bode well for Fantasy owners.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo picked up his fourth hat trick of the season on Monday against the Kings. He is just four goals short of the franchise-record of 44 goals set by Owen Nolan.
Analysis: Cheechoo's four hat tricks this season are a franchise-record for the Sharks, as his phenomenal breakout season continues.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo has a team-high 34 goals and 22 assists with a plus-9 rating through 56 games at the Olympic Games break a team-best 214 shots on goal. Cheechoo also leads the team in power play markers with 17.
Analysis: Cheechoo has caught fire since the acquisition of Joe Thornton from Boston on Dec. 2. As long as he remains on the team's top scoring line with Thornton and Nils Ekman, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Sharks re-signed Jonathan Cheechoo to a five-year, $15 million contract Tuesday. He has 32 goals and 53 points in his breakout season on San Jose's top line.
Analysis: Cheechoo has flourished with the addition of Joe Thornton and should continue to rack up points for the forseeable future.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo picked up a hat trick in Wednesday's game at Anaheim along with a plus-3 rating and five shots on goal.
Analysis: Cheechoo has been absolutely blistering hot since the team acquired Joe Thornton from Boston on Dec. 2, he has 24 goals, 12 assists and a plus-18 rating in the 26-game span.
News: Marco Sturm has scored 14 goals and 10 assists in 26 games, with a plus-10, since coming to Boston in the Joe Thornton deal. Since Thornton has joined Jonathan Cheechoo's line in that trade, he leads all players with 21 goals. He also has 12 assists in that span.
Analysis: Only eight other wingers have more goals than Sturm in that span. Cheechoo has turned into a Fantasy stud with the addition of Thornton. Start both in all formats.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo picked up an assist on Nils Ekman's goal in Thursday's game at Ottawa, as the top scoring line for the Sharks continues to cook. He also had a plus-1 rating with 19:11 of ice time.
Analysis: Cheechoo has posted 25 points (17 G, 8 A) and a plus-9 rating over the past 17 games.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo scored a goal and added two assists and a plus-1 rating in 19:31 of Tuesday's game at Boston, as he continues to roll right along.
Analysis: Cheechoo has been hot as magma since the acquisition of Joe Thornton, posting 17 goals, seven assists and a plus-8 rating over the past 16 games.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo had an assist, but his four-game goal-scoring streak ended on Friday vs. Los Angeles.
Analysis: He has been clicking on all cylinders since the Sharks acquired Joe Thornton.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo had three goals and a plus-3 rating with six shots on goal in 18:09 of ice time in Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Cheechoo is on a four-game goal streak and he has posted 20 points (16 G, 4 A) and a plus-7 rating over the past 14 games since the Sharks acquired Joe Thornton.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo and Joe Thornton have a new linemate and that is Nils Ekman. He was promoted to the team's top scoring line on Wednesday in place of Scott Thornton.
Analysis: The duo picked up assists and Ekman scored a goal in the game. Cheechoo remains red-hot and it doesn't seem to matter who is skating with him.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo remains red-hot, as he scored two more goals in Monday's game, nearly bringing the Sharks back from a 4-1 deficit in the third period against the Kings.
Analysis: Cheechoo has been the biggest beneficiary of the acquisition of Joe Thornton. Since the big trade, Cheechoo has 13 points (11 G, 2 A) and a plus-3 rating in 11 games.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo scored three goals on Tuesday night against the Ducks, picking up his first hat trick of the season.
Analysis: Cheechoo has been energized by the addition of Joe Thornton, posting nine goals in eight games so far during the month of December. He has just seven total goals in October and November.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo scored his team-leaging thirteenth goal of the season on Friday vs. Washington.
Analysis: Cheechoo has been a Fantasy force so far this season and he is emerging as a solid start in all leagues.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Cheechoo has two multi-point games in three starts since Joe Thornton joined his scoring line. If he is available, get him onto your Fantasy roster immediately.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo had two goals -- both assisted by new linemate Joe Thornton -- in Friday night's win over the Sabres. He now has 10 goals on the season.
Analysis: Cheechoo's Fantasy value gets a big spike now that he's skating with one of the best playmakers in the league. Pick him up and activate him until further notice.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo will be paired on the team's top scoring line with newly-acquired Joe Thornton, as well as his cousin Scott Thornton.
Analysis: Cheechoo should see a significant boost in Fantasy appeal if he can stay on the scoring line alongside the talented center.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo might see an increase in Fantasy value if he is able to skate alongside newly-acquired Joe Thornton on the team's top scoring line.
Analysis: Cheechoo might skate with Nils Ekman on a line centered by Thornton, with Patrick Marleau sliding down to center the No. 2 line. He is worth keeping an eye on, as he would definitely see an increase in production playing with a linemate the caliber of Thornton.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo had an assist in Friday's win over the Penguins to extend his points streak to six games.
Analysis: Cheechoo has nine points (4 G, 5 A) and a plus-5 rating over his past six games.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo notched a goal and two assists at Philadelphia Monday. He hadn't scored in 10 games.
Analysis: Cheechoo is useful in larger leagues.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo picked up four assists and a plus-3 rating in 7:11 of ice time in Saturday's Young Stars game in St. Paul, Minn.
Analysis: Cheechoo has emerged as a useful Fantasy player in larger leagues this season.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo (upper body) scored a goal in his first game back from injury on Thursday against Vancouver.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Cheechoo back into the active lineup.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo (upper body) is expected back for Thursday's game against Vancouver. "He'll be ready the next game," coach Ron Wilson told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I think he could have played, but better safe than sorry."
Analysis: It appears safe to get Cheechoo back into the active lineup in leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Jonathan Cheechoo left Saturday's game in the first period due to an apparent upper body injury.
Analysis: Keep Cheechoo reserved in larger Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports Jonathan Cheechoo left Sunday's game due to a right leg injury.
Analysis: The injury is not considered serious and he is day to day. Cheechoo has had a nice camp and is expected to make the team.
News: The Sharks are expected to sent Cheechoo to the minors on Friday. According to the San Jose Mercury News, the team is taking advantage of playing Saturday in Pittsburgh to send him to Cleveland of the AHL for a one-game assignment on Friday. Cheechoo will be recalled in time for Saturday's game, but he is only worth Fantasy consideration in keeper leagues.
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