News: Free agent C Curtis Brown signed a contract with the Kloten Flyers (Switzerland). Brown had five goals, four assists and a plus-4 rating in 33 games with the Sharks last season.
Analysis: The 13-year veteran Brown had 300 points (129 goals) in 736 games. He missed a good chunk of the 2007-08 season with a hand injury and played less than 60 games for the first time since 1996-97. Brown was nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier and his absence will not be missed in Fantasy.
News: Sharks C Curtis Brown scored at the 7:10 mark of the third period Sunday against the Coyotes when All-Star defenseman Brian Campbell fed him a pass in front of the net. Brown has now scored in consecutive games and three of the last six contests.
Analysis: Brown has been a real jolt of energy for the Sharks since returning to the lineup March 19 after missing two month with a hand injury. Brown is doing a good job from the team's checking line, but we still wouldn't trust him outside of the largest Fantasy leagues.
News: Sharks C Curtis Brown picked up a goal and an assist Wednesday in his first game in two months as he made his return from a hand injury to help San Jose edge Minnesota 4-3 in a shootout. "It doesn't matter who gets the credit, but the points are huge," said Brown. "You don't ever want to give up the lead late like we did, but when you do, the next-best thing is to come out and get that extra point."
Analysis: Brown has only six points in 25 games this season and is more of a defensive-minded forward than anything. The former second round pick of the Buffalo Sabres has never really lived up to expectations and should be ignored in all Fantasy formats for the rest of the season.
News: Sharks center Curtis Brown went on injured reserve Sunday because of a hand injury, and San Jose recalled left wing Tomas Plihal from the minors to replace him.
Analysis: Brown, a defensive-minded forward with a small role in San Jose, injured his hand in the first period of the Sharks' 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. He has one goal and three assists in 24 games this season. The former second round pick of the Buffalo Sabres has never really lived up to expectations and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Sharks veteran C Curtis Brown scored his first goal of the season Tuesday in a 5-3 loss to the Coyotes.
Analysis: Brown has only played in 22 games this season, and is a healthy scratch about as often as he isn't. Ignore him in all formats.
News: Among the Sharks' healthy forwards, most are struggling offensively. Patrick Marleau has two goals and four points in 14 games. He only has 15 points in 33 games this season. Devin Setoguchi has two points in 14 games, Sandis Ozolinsh two points in 10 games, Christian Ehrhoff hasn't scored a goal in 31 games this season, and Marcel Goc has zero in 18. C Curtis Brown and C Marcel Goc were healthy scratches against Phoenix Thursday.
Analysis: Goc is still more important to the Sharks than he is to Fantasy owners at this juncture. Brown has little to no Fantasy value right now.
News: The Sharks activated center Marcel Goc from injured reserve to play Tuesday night against Minnesota, and seldom-used veteran forward Curtis Brown also was in the lineup.
Analysis: Goc missed San Jose's previous eight games because of back spasms, but he was able to assist on a goal Tuesday. He is still more important to the Sharks than he is to Fantasy owners at this juncture. Brown has little to no Fantasy value right now.
News: C Curtis Brown and D/F Rob Davison were healthy scratches Wednesday night in Dallas.
Analysis: Brown has zero points in five games this season and can't increase that number if he is not on the ice. Brown and Davison have little to no Fantasy value right now.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Sharks C Curtis Brown found himself back in the lineup Saturday against the Coyotes, snapping a string of five straight games as a healthy scratch and coach's decision for eight of the last nine. Brown did not record a point and finished plus-1 against Phoenix.
Analysis: Brown has zero points in five games this season and can't increase that number if he is not on the ice. Brown has little to no Fantasy value until his minutes increase.
News: C Curtis Brown and D Alexei Semenov were healthy scratches Monday night in Dallas.
Analysis: Both Brown and Semenov are only worth owning in larger leagues at this point.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: F Curtis Brown replaced Jeremy Roenick on the fourth line Thursday night against Detroit. D Rob Davison and Roenick were healthy scratches.
Analysis: Both Brown and Davison are not really worth owning outside of larger leagues at this point.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: D Rob Davison and F Curtis Brown were healthy scratches Monday night against the Canucks.
Analysis: Both players are only worth considering in larger Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Brown (personal reasons) is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Washington.
Analysis: Brown was away from the team for two games for the birth of his child. It appears safe to get him back in the lineup in all larger Fantasy leagues.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports Curtis Brown will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Washington.
Analysis: Brown has missed the past two games for the birth of his child. He is far more valuable to his real team than to Fantasy owners.
News: Curtis Brown has posted six goals and five assists with a plus-6 rating and 22 penalty minutes through 34 games at the Christmas break. He also has a pair of shorthanded goals to tie for the team lead (Mike Grier).
Analysis: Brown is only worth a reserve spot in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point, as he does not perform consistently and does not see much time on the power play.
News: Curtis Brown, Marcel Goc, Mike Grier, Ville Nieminen and Pat Rissmiller all went scoreless in Monday's game at Calgary.
Analysis: Neither of the five players are recommended Fantasy options in most leagues.
News: Brown's concussion will keep him out for Tuesday's regular season finale at St. Louis, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Analysis: Brown had a difficult season, finishing up with five goals and 15 points. He also had to deal with the shocking loss of his seven-month-old daughter who died of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
News: Brown (knee) was unable to play for the fifth straight game on Tuesday against the Islanders.
Analysis: Brown remains day to day. When healthy, his Fantasy appeal is minimal.
News: Brown (sprained knee) missed his fourth straight game on Sunday against the Devils.
Analysis: Brown remains day to day. When healthy, his Fantasy appeal is minimal.
News: Brown (knee) missed his second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Brown remains day to day. When healthy, he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Brown (knee) did not play in Tuesday's game at Washington due to the injury he suffered in Sunday's game against Nashville.
Analysis: Brown remains day to day. When healthy, he has very little Fantasy value.
News: Brown suffered a sprained knee in the first period of Sunday's game and he is considered day to day.
Analysis: When healthy, Brown is not a useful Fantasy player. Keep him reserved in all larger daily leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Brown was signed to a contract on Friday by the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Analysis: Brown has minimal Fantasy appeal and is only worth adding in the late rounds when filling out a roster on Draft Day.
News: Brown was scoreless and a minus-1 in 16:06 of ice time in his debut Thursday for San Jose.
Analysis: Despite the poor night, Brown is worth using in larger Fantasy leagues if available.
News: The San Jose Sharks acquired Brown and future considerations in a three-way deal with Boston on Tuesday. The Bruins receive defenseman Andy Delmore from the Sabres and Brad Boyes from the Sharks. Buffalo picked up defenseman Jeff Jillson and a ninth-round draft pick.
Analysis: Brown was added with Marco Sturm (ankle, leg) expected to miss the remainder of the season. Brown might see a slight increase in his Fantasy value, but he is only useful in larger leagues.
News: Brown scored a pair of goals in Tuesday's win against the Flyers.
Analysis: Brown had only two goals in the past 14 games entering Tuesday's game.
News: Brown broke his ankle in the first period on Friday. He will miss the remainder of the season. Chris Taylor might be recalled from Rochester of the AHL to replace him on the roster. Drop him from your roster.
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News: Brown took a puck off his right cheekbone in the first period of Friday's game and did not return. Brown needed 14 stitches, but head coach Lindy Ruff said Brown should be able to play against Pittsburgh on Saturday.
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News: Brown skated extensively on Tuesday morning, and should be able to play Thursday against Los Angeles. He missed eight games with a sprained knee. Get Brown back in your lineup.
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News: The Sabres will be without Brown for two to four weeks after he suffered a sprained right knee ligament during Saturday's game against San Jose. Hold onto him only if you have a deep bench - Brown hasn't been productive enough to be worth keeping in smaller leagues.
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News: Brown finally appears fully recovered from a bout with the flu. He had two assists last night in a 5-2 win over the Panthers and looked like he is finally up to speed.
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