Blues' Langenbrunner Out For Season With Torn Labrum
News:Jamie Langenbrunner has a torn labrum in his left hip and will miss the rest of the season, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner, 37, figures to undergo surgery in the coming days to repair the hip. As he's advanced in age, Langenbrunner's point totals have subsequently declined, plummeting him further downward on the Blues' depth chart. It wouldn't be particularly surprising if he elected to retire after the season with his career on a downslope.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner will start Sunday against the Wild.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner has played in one game this season, recording just two hits in over nine and a half minutes of ice time.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner will be inactive Thursday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: This will be the third time in the first four that Jamie Langenbrunner has been a healthy scratch.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner made his season debut Tuesday night, skating 15 shifts and 9:35 in St. Louis' loss to Chicago. He finished with two hits while skating primarily on the fourth line with Matt D'Agostini and Vladimir Sobotka.
Analysis: After head coach Ken Hitchcock gets an early read on some of the younger talent on the team (Jaden Schwartz, Ryan Reaves, Vladimir Tarasenko, we suspect Jamie Langenbrunner will get fourth-line minutes most every night.
News: Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock said he sat Jamie Langenbrunner on Opening Night because he wanted "to get a read on three or four young guys" on the roster right now, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Hitchcock added that he'll evaluate the young players "and then probably settle after Game 3 or 4 and obviously Jamie is probably going to be there."
Analysis: Ryan Reaves got the active roster spot Saturday in place of Jamie Langenbrunner. Hitchcock said Reaves had a good training camp and showed to be more than a one-dimensional player, so he got a look at the young banger, who had four hits and 10 minutes in penalties in Saturday's win over Detroit. Langenbrunner is not expected to have a big role for the Blues this season.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner is not playing Saturday against Detroit, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Jeremy Rutherford reports.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner is not known to have an injury so he may be a healthy scratch for the Blues' season opener. Ryan Reaves is set to fill in for him.
News: Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock said earlier this summer that if Jamie Langenbrunner returned for 2012-13 season, the coach envisions giving him more time on the power play, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Blues worked on an agreement with Jamie Langenbrunner on Wednesday to return for the upcoming season, so we'll see what plans Hitchcock has for him. He'll most likely retain the "A" on his sweater as he provided certain leadership qualities for a young playoff-contending team last season.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner has re-signed with St. Louis on a one-year deal, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner registered 24 points (six goals) in 70 games last season for the Blues.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner played in his 1,100th game in the NHL on Tuesday against the Predators.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner, who started his career in 1995 with Dallas, celebrated the night with the game-winning goal in the Blues' 3-0 shutout win. It was his sixth goal of the season.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner, who has been out since Feb. 20 with a broken bone in his foot, returned to the ice Sunday night in the Blues' 2-1 victory over the Blue Jackets.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner had three shots on goal and was minus-1 in 12:20.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner (broken foot) has been activated from IR, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner, who last suited up on Feb. 20, only has 21 points in 57 games to date, but he did score points in three straight games prior to suffering his injury.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner (foot) was on ice Tuesday as he recuperates from a broken bone, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner, who is two weeks out from suffering the injury, was testing the foot to see where the pain level was at.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner (broken foot) will miss roughly four weeks, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner's 21 points on the year hopefully weren't a part of your fantasy team's equation, but his absence does sting St. Louis on the actual rink.
News: Injuries to Jason Arnott (shoulder) and Matt D'Agostini (head) resulted in Jamie Langenbrunner skating on the second line Saturday night in St. Louis' win over Colorado.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner played a season-high 17:24 in the win, but had little to show for it. With the Blues' anticipating Andy McDonald's return from a concussion Sunday night, we suspect Langenbrunner will be back to third-line duty.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner scored the only goal of the game Friday night in St. Louis' 1-0 win over Los Angeles.
Analysis: The goal was Jamie Langenbrunner's fourth of the season and the 57th game-winner of his career. He's averaging 14:34 of ice time per game this season while skating on the Blues' third line and PK unit.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal and had an assist Tuesday night in the Blues' 4-1 over the Coyotes.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner was in the dirty area when he tipped an Alex Pietrangelo shot past Phoenix' Mike Smith late in the first period, a goal that turned out to be the game-winner for St. Louis. There's not much value in having Langebrunner on a fantasy team -- the goal was just his third of the season and he has 14 points in 37 games -- but he knows how to play in the NHL and provides good depth to a young team like the Blues.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner returned to the Blues' lineup Friday night after missing two games with the flu.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner skated 12:11, had two shots on goal, and provided two hits in St. Louis' shootout loss to Nashville. With just 12 points in 35 games (four in the last 14), Langenbrunner hasn't been a big fantasy contributor, but he gives the Blues an NHL-caliber forward to trot out there on a third or fourth line.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner, who missed the last two games due to a bad case of the flu, will play Friday against Phoenix, according to NHL.com's Lou Korac.
Analysis: This was expected after Jamie Langenbrunner returned to practice the last few days, while the Blues will enjoy getting three regulars back in action Friday, with Langenbrunner's teammates T.J. Oshie and Vladimir Sobotka also set to return.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner (flu) skated Wednesday in preparation for Friday night's game against Nashville, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner has missed the last two games with the flu, but is expected back Friday.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner will not play in Tuesday's game against the Red Wings due to an illness, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner sat out Monday as well, but with a few days off before the Blues' next game Friday, he might not miss any further action.
Blues' Langenbrunner (Flu) Expected To Play Monday
News:Jamie Langenbrunner (flu) is expected to play Monday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jamie Langenbrunner has tallied two goals and 10 assists through 34 games this season. If he is unable to play Monday, Ryan Reaves (ribs) would likely fill in.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner skated on the fourth line Saturday night in St. Louis' 5-2 loss to Chicago. He skated a season-low 11:42 in the game.
Analysis: The move was part of a shuffle, prompted by the return of David Perron from a concussion injury. In explaining the moves, which included putting Perron on the second line and dropping Chris Stewart to the third line, Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock noted he needed a scoring finisher on the third line. Not a good sign for Jamie Langenbrunner, who has a 4.4 shooting percentage on the year. With just 10 shots in the past seven games leading up to Saturday, the move was an easy one to make.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's loss to the Wild.
Analysis: It's actually his first goal since March 13, a span of 26 games. He's definitely on the downside of his career and should be left on the wire unless he starts to show an offensive resurgence.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner will skate on the Blues' third line Friday night against the Hurricanes, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: At the start of the season, Jamie Langenbrunner appeared to be in a prime spot -- skating on the top line and getting power-play minutes -- but he's been disappointing. Langenbrunner carries a minus-3 with two points through the first six games as St. Louis prepares for Carolina.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner did not register a shot and had two hits and a penalty in 15:03 in the Blues' 4-2 loss to the Predators on Saturday.
Analysis: After it was reported that Jamie Langenbrunner would see time on the Blues' power play, he did not skate at all when the Blues were on the man advantage Saturday. He did skate on the top line with David Backes and Andy McDonald.
News: Blues head coach Davis Payne has confirmed that Jamie Langenbrunner will open the season on the the first line with David Backes and Andy McDonald, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Coupled with his presence on one of the Blues' power-play units, Langenbrunner has some potential entering the 2011-12 season.
Analysis: The trio played together in just one preseason game, each having a hand in the first goal of St. Louis' 3-1 win over Colorado on Sept. 29, but Payne saw enough during practices to keep them together when the kick off the season Saturday against the Predators. "We like what we see with those guys now. We'll continue to monitor it, and if it's continuing to get results, then perfect... If not, we've got lots of combinations that we can go to." Jamie Langenbrunner finished the preseason with four assists in four games.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner has been skating on the Blues' second power play unit during the preseason, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: While there's been some experimenting going on during training camp and preseason games, Jamie Langenbrunner appears to be part of St. Louis' man-advantage unit in some form. Along with his status as the first-line right winger, it looks like Langenbrunner is in a position for a bounce-back season.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner has been playing the right wing on the first line with David Backes and Andy McDonald during training camp, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Prior to training camp, the Blues gave indication that Langenbrunner would skate on the third line with Matt D'Agostini penciled in at right wing on the top line.
Analysis: It now looks like the experiment with Jamie Langenbrunner on the top line will continue once the regular season starts. "As the pace goes up, we want to continue to look at it," St. Louis head coach Davis Payne said. "Langs plays such a smart game. We feel like that complements David and Andy. There's been a definite connection there early on. As a coach, you see it, and you try and ride it. We'll adjust when necessary. (But) we like what we see." As we've seen over and over again in the NHL, lines are constantly in flux during games, so things could change. Backes and McDonald are the constants on the first line and they will be joined by whomever is playing well with them at any given moment.
News: The Blues have named Jamie Langenbrunner as one of the team's alternate captains, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: This is certainly a nod to Jamie Langenbrunner's experience in the NHL, but we're setting a low bar in terms of production from the 36-year-old. He'll see mostly third-line duty to start the season, but that's enough of an opportunity to force his way into more minutes.
News: The Blues have signed Langenbrunner to a one-year contract, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Langenbrunner, who split this past season between New Jersey and Dallas, wound up scoring nine goals and 32 points in 70 games. In addition to adding the 35-year-old Langenbrunner, the Blues added further veteran forward depth Wednesday by signing Jason Arnott.
News: Langenbrunner hits the free agent market on the heels of disappointing nine-goal season split between New Jersey and Dallas.
Analysis: Langenbrunner was a productive player for the Devils in 2009-10, finding the back of the net 19 times and chipping in 42 assists in a full season but saw his number dip to 9-23 in 70 games last season. A return to Dallas seems possible, though Dallas' depth on the wings would have him skating in a third line checking role.
News: Langenbrunner (upper body) returned to the lineup Monday after a one-game absence.
Analysis: Langenbrunner picked up an assist in just over 15 minutes of ice time. Dallas begins a seven game home stand Wednesday, making Langenbrunner worth a look in the short term in deeper leagues.
News: Langenbrunner (upper body) missed Saturday's game against the Sharks, Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Specifics of his injury are unclear, but the report notes that it could be the result of a hit he took from Brad Winchester in Anaheim on Friday.
News: Langenbrunner posted two assists in Wednesday's win over Edmonton.
Analysis: Following his return to Dallas, the gritty veteran has three assists in the last three contests. His best years are behind him in terms of scoring, but he was brought back to Dallas for his leadership and playoff experience.
News: Langenbrunner celebrated his 1,000th career game in style by scoring the game-winning goal for the Stars on Monday against the Kings.
Analysis: Now that Langenbrunner has escaped the sinking ship known as the New Jersey Devils, maybe he'll have some fantasy value.
News: Langenbrunner, acquired from New Jersey on Friday, made his first start in nearly nine years for Dallas, in Sunday's 4-0 over the Wild.
Analysis: Langenbrunner saw 15:03 of ice time Sunday including 2:16 with the man advantage. If Langenbrunner is available he might be a good pickup in deeper formats in his return to Dallas.
News: The Stars acquired Langenbrunner from the Devils on Friday in exchange for a conditional third round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is having a rough season with 14 points and a minus-15 rating in 31 games, but his fortunes could improve in Dallas, where he spent his first six and a half seasons. It's still not clear where the Stars will put him in the lineup, but a change of scenery (not to mention getting away from New Jersey) should help him.
News: The Devils are rumored to have completed a trade with Dallas for Langenbrunner, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: It's not surprising the Devils are dealing their captain, one of the team's most movable assets. Langenbrunner started his career in Dallas, winning the Cup in 1999, and can be a veteran presence for a talented young team.
News: Langenbrunner will not play Thursday against the Flyers and is on the verge of being traded, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: General manager Lou Lamoriello has asked the Devils' captain to waive his no-trade clause so the team can pursue trade opportunities. "The fact that I'm not there tonight probably means a trade will be happening sooner rather than later," Langenbrunner said.
News: Langenbrunner scored a second period goal, which turned out to be the game-winner, as the Devils defeated the Thrashers 3-1 Friday evening.
Analysis: While he's had a poor fantasy season, Langenbrunner had a strong night with a goal, eight shots on net, and a plus-2 rating.
News: Langenbrunner has no points in the last four games and just three goals for the season.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been an enigma this season with several prolonged pointless streaks. He had two assists in a loss to Philadelphia two weeks ago, but has not seen his name on the scoresheet since. He's a minus-11 with just three goals and is better left alone in favor of players with more upside.
News: Langenbrunner grabbed two assists in New Jersey's loss to Philadelphia on Saturday, his first points since returning from a neck injury.
Analysis: Langenbrunner was out of action for the last three weeks of November and played a major role in the Devils' attack Saturday. Eleven points and a minus-10 in 18 games is hardly what owners expected from the veteran after grabbing him in the mid-to-late rounds of drafts. He's a risky play at this point, and may be better left alone in favor of players with more upside.
News: Langenbrunner returned to the ice in Thursday's loss to Montreal after missing eight games.
Analysis: He played 20:11, but didn't record a shot on goal and finished minus-one.
News: Langenbrunner (neck) practiced Tuesday and will play Thursday in Montreal, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has not played since Nov. 10 following an awkward crash into the boards. The Devils are playing their best hockey of the season, for what it's worth, and a return to action for their captain certainly would be a welcomed sight. Langenbrunner could be a decent pick-up in deeper leagues if he shows consistency, but wait and see before jumping on him.
Devils' Langenbrunner Feels Good After Tuesday's Practice
News: Langenbrunner (neck) felt fine following Tuesday's practice, his first since November 10, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Both Langenbrunner and head coach John MacLean are hopeful that he will suit up for Thursday's game against Montreal. His status will depend on how his body reacts to the physical work over the next couple days.
News: Langenbrunner (neck) will practice with the team Tuesday, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is feeling better, but head coach John MacLean would not yet declare Langenbrunner ready for Thursday's game against the Canadiens. Those in leagues with daily roster changes should monitor Langebrunner's status closely because it looks like he should be able to get back on the ice soon.
Devils' Langenbrunner Will Likely Miss Next Two Games
News: Langenbrunner (neck) will likely miss the Devils' next two games, Tom Gulitti of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: GM Lou Lamoriello commented that it is unlikely Langenbrunner suits up for Saturday's game, so do not expect to see him on the ice Friday either. Those in weekly leagues should check Langenbrunner's status prior to setting next week's lineup.
News: Langenbrunner (neck) did not participate in Monday's morning skate, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: His availability for Monday night's game against Washington is in doubt, but he's already missed four games with a sore neck and it wouldn't be surprising to see that count increase to five given his absence Monday morning.
News: Langenbrunner (upper body) will not accompany the Devils to Toronto for Thursday's contest, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: This is the third straight game New Jersey's captain will miss dealing with what could be a concussion or a neck injury following an awkward crash into the boards.
News: Langenbrunner (upper body injury) did not accompany the Devils to Boston for Monday's game, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.
Analysis: Langenbrunner missed Friday's contest with Edmonton and the team is hopeful of its captain returning Thursday in Toronto.
News: Langenbrunner (head) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Oilers, according to the Devils' official site.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is still dealing with some general upper body soreness after hitting the boards awkwardly in Wednesday's game. Alexander Vasyunov will replace him on the top line while he's out.
News: Langenbrunner (head) is questionable for Friday's game against Edmonton, according to the Bergen Record.
Analysis: Langenbrunner missed practice Thursday after going head first into the boards in Wednesday's loss to Buffalo. "Jamie is just a little stiff today, so we'll evaluate him in the morning," coach John MacLean said. "He went in a bit awkward." Check back before putting Langenbrunner in your starting lineup.
News: Langenbrunner scored once and added a pair of assists Wednesday to lift his team to a 5-3 win Chicago.
Analysis: Langenbrunner's game-winning goal was scored into the empty net, but he was involved all game. His slow start is likely linked to the slump all of New Jersey is suffering from, but he could be auto-correcting with this three-point night.
News: Langenbrunner has just one goal and is a minus-8 in 13 games with one point in the last six contests.
Analysis: Langenbrunner ended last season poorly and he, like most of the Devils, has been stuck in the mud to open the season. The New Jersey captain is a player they need to produce and he does see power play time, so the opportunities are there, as they are for the rest of his teammates. Look for a younger player with more upside if you can afford to do so. Just don't expect a ton from Langenbrunner.
News: Langenbrunner has drawn some interest from Colorado, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: It's no secret the Devils need to trim some cap space before the final roster cuts are due in order to accommodate Ilya Kovalchuk's new contract, so even their captain is movable for the right price. The Avs are interested in the veteran leadership Langenbrunner could provide and can certainly handle his salary. Stay tuned, but odds are Langenbrunner will remain in Newark.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner scored one of the strangest goals of his career to give the New Jersey Devils the No. 2 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. Langenbrunner scored an empty-net, power-play goal with 3 seconds left and the Devils edged Buffalo for the No. 2 spot with a 2-1 victory over the Sabres on Sunday. The ending to this game was odd. The Sabres needed to win in regulation to earn the No. 2 seed, so they pulled goalie Patrick Lalime with about 10 seconds remaining, the score tied and the Devils on a power play. The plan was to press for a goal, but it got off to a strange start when Lalime collided with referee Steve Kozari while heading to the Buffalo bench and both fell to the ice. Seconds later, Langenbrunner took a pass from Zach Parise and found the empty net. "It was one of the odder ones," Langenbrunner said. "It caught us by surprise. I saw him taking off. It was obviously a tough situation for them. They had to win it in regulation. It's tough when you're short-handed like that. We weren't sure if they were going to do it or not."
Analysis: Langenbrunner scored only 19 times in 2009-10 after potting a career-high 29 goals in 2008-09. We figured he would take a step back under defensive-minded Jacques Lemaire. Still, Langenbrunner broke 60 points for a second straight season, so it's not like he totally suffered under Lemaire. Langenbrunner has been better offensively later in his career and that has elevated him to being a No. 4 Fantasy forward. Consider him that on Draft Day 2010.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Devils LW Patrik Elias has been moved back to center and will play in the middle of a line with LW Ilya Kovalchuk and RW Jamie Langenbrunner. "I enjoyed it," said Elias, who initially made the move during Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Oilers. "In Edmonton, when you switch during the game, it always takes a little time. So I got in trouble a couple of times. We do have to create more opportunities. Especially with the talent we have here."
Analysis: Elias has only one goal in his last 13 games and hopefully this move back to center will get his offensive game back on track. Langenbrunner and Kovalchuk haven't had as hard a time of contributing recently, so this is more of a move to get Elias going than anything. Kovalchuk remains a must-start Fantasy option, while Elias and Langenbrunner are viable in the majority of leagues.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal, tallied two assists and finished at plus-2 during Friday's game against the Predators. Langenbrunner scored into an empty net with 41.2 seconds to play for his 15th goal and first score in 10 games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner had all of three points in his previous nine games and hasn't been playing up to his potential since mid-January. Perhaps a good run in the Olympics could get Langenbrunner back on track. He is playing alongside a lot of good players in New Jersey and should be able to produce points down the stretch. Langenbrunner remains a viable Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner played on Friday against the Maple Leafs after missing the third period Tuesday with the flu. Langenbrunner tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-1 on 20:27 of ice time. It was his second multi-assist game in his last seven outings.
Analysis: Langenbrunner didn't have a point in his previous five games, but the flu wasn't totally responsible. Langenbrunner hasn't played consistent hockey since mid-January. Hopefully, the arrival of Ilya Kovalchuk will be a spark since the two have a great chance of playing together on a regular basis. Langenbrunner remains a viable Fantasy option in most formats.
News: The Neward Star-Ledger reports that Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner (flu) was back at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Along with his physical self, Langenbrunner's game hasn't been at 100 percent lately with just one goal in the last 14 games and no points in his last five. Still, he has 45 points in 55 games this season and is no worse than a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: The Bergen Record reports that Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner (flu) missed the third period of Tuesday's win over Toronto. GMLou Lamoriello thinks Langenbrunner should be able to play in Friday’s rematch with the Leafs.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has just one goal in the last 14 games and is without a point in his last five. Still, he has 45 points in 55 games this season and is no worse than a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner has one goal in the last 14 games, since a hat trick in Minnesota on Jan. 2.
Analysis: Langenbrunner produced 13 points in 15 January games, but he got all of those points in seven games. He has four multi-point games in that span. It added up for Langenbrunner in the end, but even the best players endure scoring slumps. Langenbrunner has 45 points in 54 games and is no worse than a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner, who had no goals and just two assists in his previous six games, scored and added two assists in Saturday's win over the Islanders.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been maddeningly inconsistent since the middle of December, but is still putting up solid offensive numbers with 45 points in 50 games. He remains a quality starting option in the majority of leagues.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-1 on Sunday against the Lightning. He has five goals and six assists during a seven-game point streak.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is starting to heat up again after fading away offensively in mid-December. He is up to 40 points in 43 games and might be ready to eclipse the 70-point mark for the first time in his career. Langenbrunner remains a nice Fantasy start.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner claimed his first career hat trick in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Wild. "It's definitely been a good start to 2010 for me," said Langenbrunner, who was named to the U.S. Olympic team on Friday.
Analysis: It took Langenbrunner a while to claim his first career hat trick, as he's played in 924 career games. The streaky veteran, who had a career-high 29 goals last season, has five of his 13 goals this season in the last four games. Continue to think of him as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy option at this point.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored his ninth goal of the season on Wednesday in a 2-0 win over the Penguins. The goal came with only 12 seconds remaining in the contest on an empty net, effectively ending the contest. It was his ninth goal of the season and 31st overall point.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been in an offensive slump of late, but he seems to be busting out of it with a goal and an assist in his past two games. Langenbrunner has never had a 70-point season, but this could be his first if he has a solid second half. Think of him as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy option at this point.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner tallied an assist and finished at even on Monday against the Thrashers. It was his first assist in seven games. He has only one goal in that span.
Analysis: This offensive slump has been Langenbrunner's longest of the season. It has even cost him some PT on the top line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac. Langenbrunner has really surprised us on the offensive end since last season. It's tough to gauge how effective he will be since he has never had a 70-point season. But Langenbrunner is a nice No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner tallied an assist and finished at even on Monday against the Sabres. He has two goals and four assists during a five-game point streak.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has managed 25 points in his last 23 games after getting only one point in his first five. Despite the shift to a more defensive system, Langenbrunner has still been able to thrive offensively in New Jersey. Continue to start him while he is posting points on a consistent basis.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner has three two-point games in the last four after tallying a pair of assists on Saturday against the Islanders. He has one goal and five assists in that span.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is up to 14 points in 12 November games and has definitely turned up the production after a sluggish start to the season. It seems he is starting to get settled into coach Jacques Lemaire's system and it will be interesting to see how he finishes the year. Langenbrunner is a nice No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored and assisted in Saturday's win over the Capitals, giving him six points in his last four games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has 15 points in 18 games this season and is on pace to get close to his career-high 69-point effort from last campaign. Continue to view him as a solid low-end starting Fantasy forward in the majority of formats.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner and Zach Parise each had a goal and an assist, and Martin Brodeur made 31 saves as the Devils extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Langenbrunner got the Devils going 38 seconds in, netting their fastest goal from the start of a game this season. Parise tipped the puck back to Andy Greene at the point who flipped a shot on net that Langenbrunner deflected past Jonas Hiller. "The way we play, it's definitely helpful if we can score first," Langenbrunner said. "It allows us to settle in and be more comfortable in our style."
Analysis: Langenbrunner has only three goals in 16 games, but he is up to 13 points. He continues to do well on the team's top line with Parise and Travis Zajac. It has been smart of coach Jacques Lemaire to not break up the trio. Consider Langenbrunner a decent No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-1 during Friday's game against the Thrashers. It was his first points since scoring in the opener against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Langenbrunner got off to a slow start in 2008-09 before getting hot in December and never looking back on his way to a career-high 69 points. However, we aren't so sure that will happen in 2009-10 under defensive-minded Jacques Lemaire. Consider Langenbrunner a low-end Fantasy option until his numbers are a little more consistent.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner shocked the media after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Hurricanes by revealing he had undergone arthroscopic right knee surgery April 18 and was back playing April 26.
Analysis: The Devils were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs and Langenbrunner even had a goal in Game 7. It just added to his already impressive 2008-09 season. He had career highs in goals (29), assists (40), points (69) and plus-minus (25). Langenbrunner really took off when he was placed on the top line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac. It will be interesting to see if the duo sticks together in 2009-10 with a new coach set to take over. Langenbrunner will likely be drafted as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward after his career season, but he is also a player that stands to lose a lot since he did play well above his expected level in '08-09.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner was able to play in Game 6 against the Hurricanes after missing Games 3-5 with a lower body injury. He failed to record a point in the game as the Devils lost 4-0.
Analysis: Langenbrunner had a career-high 29 goals, 69 points and plus-25 rating in the regular season and worked his way up to being one of the better offensive weapons the Devils had. Consider him a No. 3 or 4 option on Draft Day but don't be surprised if he doesn't match his numbers in 2009-2010.
News: New Jersey Devils right wing Jamie Langenbrunner and defenseman Bryce Salvador missed Game 5 of the Devils' first-round playoff series with the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday. Langenbrunner, who had a career-high 29 goals this past season, will miss his third straight game with a lower body injury suffered in Game 2. Salvador hurt his left knee in the second period of the Hurricanes' 4-3 Game 4 win on Tuesday night. Andy Greene will replace him in the lineup.
Analysis: Devils coach Brent Sutter said there is a chance Langenbrunner will return in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series. Langenbrunner had a career-high 29 goals, 69 points and plus-25 rating in the regular season. He has a solid season playing on a line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac. While the trio will likely stick together in 2009-10, Langenbrunner will likely have trouble matching his numbers from this season. Consider him a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward Draft Day with more room to disappoint than surprise.
News: New Jersey captain Jamie Langenbrunner will miss at least two games of the Devils' playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes because of a lower body injury. Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said Saturday that Langenbrunner would miss Games 3 and 4 of the first-round series and that it was too early to tell whether the right winger would return for Game 5 back at home on Thursday, calling it "a day-by-day situation." The teams split the first two games in New Jersey, and the series will continue on Sunday night. Game 4 is Tuesday
Analysis: Lamoriello called Langenbrunner's injury a "freak event." The captain was hurt Friday night in the second period of the Devils' 2-1 overtime loss. "We don't know exactly where it transpired, but he felt it at a certain point," Lamoriello said. Langenbrunner will be a No. 3 or 4 option on Draft Day 2009 but has the potential to be a disappointment.
News: New Jersey captain Jamie Langenbrunner had to leave Game 2 of the Devils' opening-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes due to a lower body injury Friday. Langenbrunner appeared to be hurt during a Devils power play late in the second period and he didn't return for the third.
Analysis: Langenbrunner had a career-high 29 goals, 69 points and plus-25 rating in the regular season. He scored New Jersey's final goal in the Devils' 4-1 win in Game 1 on Wednesday night. Langenbrunner has been solid this season playing on a line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac. While the trio will likely stick together in 2009-10, Langenbrunner will likely have trouble matching his numbers from this season. Consider him a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward Draft Day with more room to disappoint than surprise.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored twice and added an assist in Friday's win over the Lightning.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been outstanding on the top line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac and is worth a look a high-end Fantasy forward the rest of the way, even though he had only one point in his previous four outings.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal during Monday's 4-2 win against the Flyers. Langenbrunner scored his 25th from the slot on the power play to make it 2-2 at 9:58 of the second period. He has three goals in his last six games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has just two points in his last four games after seeing a nine-game point streak end, and usually we would be worried, but not this year. Langenbrunner has been outstanding on the top line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac and is worth a look a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal and finished at plus-2 during Tuesday's game against the Blackhawks. Zach Parise and Langenbrunner worked a great give-and-go in the opening minute to put New Jersey ahead. Langenbrunner made a pass from the left boards to Parise streaking down the right side, and Parise then found Langenbrunner alone in front for his 24th goal of the season.
Analysis: Langenbrunner's goal gave him points in nine straight games. He has six goals and six assists in that span. Langenbrunner has been one of the NHL's most productive players since December, and a large part is because he is playing with Parise and Travis Zajac. Langebrunner has developed into a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a short-handed goal, tallied and assist and finished at plus-2 during Tuesday's game against the Flames. Brandan Shanahan of New Jersey was called for slashing early in the second period, but the Devils took advantage of the Flames' power play. Colin White led a rush up ice, and Langenbrunner wristed a shot that seemed to get between goalie Miikka Kiprusoff's body and right arm for a short-handed goal. It was his career-best third short-handed score.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has four goals and four assists during a six-game point streak. It's hard to believe, but Langenbrunner has been one of the most efficient players in the NHL since December. He has 46 points (19 goals) in his last 44 games. Who would have thought Langebrunner could be a point-per-game threat? With those numbers, you might as well start Langenbrunner until he cools off.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal during Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Islanders. Langenbrunner made it 4-2 on a rebound four minutes into the second period. He has three goals and three assists during a five-game point streak.
Analysis: It's hard to believe, but Langenbrunner has been one of the most efficient players in the NHL since December. He has 44 points (18 goals) in his last 43 games. Who would have thought Langebrunner could be a point-per-game threat? With those numbers, you might as well start Langenbrunner until he cools off.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-3 during Thursday's 4-0 win against the Avalanche. Langenbrunner gave goalie Martin Brodeur the only goal he would need 4:38 after the opening faceoff. Zach Parise intercepted a pass by Ian Laperriere in the Devils' zone and quickly passed it to Travis Zajac who pushed the puck to Langenbrunner coming down the right wing. Langenbrunner let a slap shot go from the right circle and it beat Andrew Raycroft between the pads for his 19th goal of the season.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has totaled five goals and six assists in 11 February games. He has hit double digits in points for a third straight month and continues to push his way toward setting a new career-high in points. The Devils' top line is really clicking right now and that makes Langenbrunner a viable Fantasy option.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a power-play goal and added an assist during Sunday's 6-5 win against the Sharks. Langenbrunner got his 10th goal in the past 15 games on a rebound 7:40 into the third period. He has four goals and four assists in seven February games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been one of the NHL's most feared scorers in the last few weeks and how often can we say that about the veteran forward? He has found his niche on a line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac. Continue to keep him active in Fantasy while he is playing well.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored two goals against the Islander in a 4-2 win on Wednesday, beating Joey MacDonald late in the second period and icing the game in the third period with an empty-net goal.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is getting more than a point a game over his last seven games with seven goals and four assists during that span. He has two goals in three of those games and has proved to be a player capable of big nights lately. He is a player that should be active in most leagues.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner tallied two assists and a plus-1 rating Monday against the Rangers. He hasn't scored in three games since scoring in four straight, but does have three assists in that span.
Analysis: Langenbrunner earned NHL Player of the Month honors for January after having a 17-point outburst, but he has been on top of his game since late November and is playing some of the best hockey of his career. Consider him a viable Fantasy option in larger leagues.
News:The Newark Star-Ledger reports Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner was named the NHL's Player of the Week for Jan. 26-Feb. 1, and he was also honored as the Player of the Month for January on Monday. Langenbrunner totaled six goals and one assist during a three-game span last week. He had two goals in each contest and three of the scores were game winners. For the month of January, he had 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 14 games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner kind of got off to a sluggish start with just 12 points (three goals) in his first 21 games. Then coach Brent Sutter moved him to the top line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac and the rest is history. While Langenbrunner might not be able to keep up his torrid pace, he should still have a good second half since the Devils are in contention. In the 32 games New Jersey has won this season, Langenbrunner has 13 goals, 25 assists and a plus-24 rating. Consider him a viable Fantasy option in larger leagues.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner tied it late in regulation and scored with a minute left in overtime as the New Jersey Devils extended their season-high winning streak to eight games with a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. Langenbrunner tied it with 31 seconds left in regulation when his backhander in close hit off the skate of Penguins defenseman Ryan Whitney. Travis Zajac set up the winner, skating out from the right boards past a Penguin and then feeding a cross-ice pass to Langenbrunner for a shot that caught goalie Marc-Andre Fleury out of position. It was Langenbrunner's 14th goal of the season and second overtime winner in two games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has opened the second half of the 2008-09 season with three straight two-goal games. That feat is even tough for some of the best scorers in the NHL. Whatever he did during the break he should keep it up. In fact, Langenbrunner has been pretty solid over the last two months. He has 11 goals and 18 assists in his last 28 games. He seems at home on the team's top line with Zach Parise and Zajac. Langenbrunner has had 50-60-point potential in the past, so perhaps he is getting back to that level. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward, but at this pace he could develop into much more.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner scored his second goal of the game with 1:11 gone in overtime and the New Jersey Devils, who allowed three straight third-period goals to blow a two-goal lead, beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Thursday. Langenbrunner gave the Devils a 1-0 lead with 4:59 left in the first period on a short-handed goal, putting the puck off both of Tim Thomas' pads before it squeaked across the goal line. Langenbrunner assisted when Zach Parise put a shot off Thomas' back from behind the net with 13:39 left in the second to make it 2-0.
Analysis: Langenbrunner also scored twice in Tuesday's win against the Senators. He has nine goals and 18 assists in his last 27 games. He has been red hot the last two months for New Jersey and seems at home on the team's top line with Parise and Travis Zajac. Langenbrunner has had 50-60-point potential in the past, so perhaps he is getting back to that level. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward, but at this pace he could develop into much more.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored twice in Tuesday's win over the Senators. He now has 10 goals on the season.
Analysis: After a sluggish start, Langenbrunner now has 17 points in his last 16 games and is gaining respectability back in the Fantasy world. Consider Langenbrunner a solid low-end starting Fantasy option in larger leagues.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner tallied an assist and finished at even in 14:44 of ice time Monday against the Predators. He has one goal and six assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has scored just eight goals this season, but he recorded his 26th assist Monday. He has been on top of his offensive game over the last two months as he has 22 points in 24 games. He has found a home as a top-six forward and having one of his finer seasons. Consider Langenbrunner a low-end Fantasy option in larger leagues.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner assisted twice in Tuesday's win over the Canucks and now has five points in his last three games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been on top of his game since December with 20 points in his last 21 games. This is going to be one of his better stretches this season. Langenbrunner is a good offensive player, just not a spectacular one. He still remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored and assisted in Saturday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been on top of his game since December with 17 points in his last 19 games. This is going to be one of his better stretches this season. Langenbrunner is a good offensive player, just not a spectacular one. He still remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner and Zach Parise each had a goal and an assist, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Friday. Langenbrunner was in the slot for the goal that put New Jersey ahead 4-1 in the third period. It was his first goal since Dec. 12. He does have five points in four games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been on top of his game since December with 14 points in his last 15 games. This is going to be one of his better stretches this season. Langenbrunner is a good offensive player, just not a spectacular one. He still remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner chipped in with two assists during Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.
Analysis: Langenbrunner was hot in early December, but has since cooled down a bit. He has 24 points on the year and is easily on pace to beat the 41 he put up in 2007, but he remains just a low-end Fantasy forward best left for deeper formats.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner helped setup two first-period goals and finished at plus-1 during Wednesday's 5-3 win against the Sabres. It was his second multi-assist night in five games. Langenbrunner has two goals and six assists in seven December games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been on top of his offensive game since late November and is on the best run of his 2008-09 season. He will have prolonged runs which will make him look like a high-end Fantasy option, but Langenbrunner is still more of a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward to start with favorable matchups.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner capped the scoring during Friday's 8-5 win against the Rangers with his sixth goal of the season. He added an assist, finished at plus-1 and spent seven minutes in the penalty box. Langenbrunner has two goals and four assists during a four-game point streak.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has three goals and nine assists in his last 10 games. Langenbrunner will have some nice runs from time-to-time, but he will also go cold in stretches. He remains just a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal during Saturday's 2-1 overtime win against the Canadiens. Langenbrunner drove a slap shot between Carey Price's legs that squeezed through the Montreal goalie's pads and dribbled behind him and rolled over the goal line 4:05 into the middle period. "They were doing a good job of taking away the 2-on-1 and I was just trying to shoot it hard and hopefully it finds its way through or gets a rebound, with Zach (Parise) going to the net hard," Langenbrunner said.
Analysis: Langenbrunner scored for the fourth time Saturday and for the first time since Nov. 15. He has two goals and six assists in his last eight games. Langenbrunner will have some nice runs from time-to-time, but he will also go cold in stretches. He remains just a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner had three assists in Friday's win over the Islanders. He finished the game with a plus-2 rating in what was his highest point total of the season.
Analysis: The three points gave him just 10 on the season. He has just seven assists all year, so don't go thinking this will be a regular occurrence. He has never been a player to rank among the NHL's best scorers and that isn't expected to change in 2008-09. Langenbrunner has marginal offensive upside and remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal and finished at even in 20:38 of ice time Saturday against the Capitals. He scored his fourth goal of the season on a slap shot 41 seconds into the second period. It was his first tally since Oct. 29.
Analysis: Langenbrunner will run off some nice scoring streaks that will make him an attractive must-add player in Fantasy leagues, but he has never been a player to rank among the NHL's best scorers and that isn't expected to change in 2008-09. Langenbrunner has marginal offensive upside and remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner returned to the ice Wednesday against the Maple Leafs after missing one game with a lower body injury. Langenbrunner scored a goal and finished at plus-1 in 19:54 of ice time. He was credited with a deflection of Mike Mottau's shot at 9:14 as Andy Greene got his third assist of the game. Langenbrunner took four shots and also spent two minutes in the penalty box for hooking.
Analysis: Langenbrunner now has two goals and two assists in his last four games. He is also at plus-4. The Devils thought he might miss a few more games because of the injury, but he recovered a lot faster than expected. Langenbrunner has marginal offensive upside and remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner, who was ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. Toronto on Tuesday by GM Lou Lamoriello, is feeling a lot better, according to the Bergen County Record, and could play against the Leafs after all.
Analysis: Langenbrunner started the 2008-09 season at 100 percent, but it didn't take him long to get on the injured list. It's sad also because he was just starting to come around offensively with three points in his previous two games. Langenbrunner remains a low-end Fantasy option until he can post consistent points.
News: The Bergen County Record reports that Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner (lower body) didn't practice again Tuesday and won't play Wednesday against Toronto. "Langenbrunner is feeling very good," GM Lou Lamoriello said. "In all probability he will go out for a skate tomorrow morning. We'll see how he feels. He's very close."
Analysis: Langenbrunner started the 2008-09 season at 100 percent, but it didn't take him long to get on the injured list. It's sad also because he was just starting to come around offensively with three points in his previous two games. Langenbrunner remains a low-end Fantasy option until he can post consistent points.
News: The Bergen County Record reports that Devils LW Jamie Langenbrunner (lower body) didn't practice Monday. He is working out off the ice, however.
Analysis: Langenbrunner did start the 2008-09 season at 100 percent, but it didn't take him long to get on the injured list. It's sad also because he was just starting to come around offensively with three points in his previous two games. Langenbrunner remains a low-end Fantasy option until he can post consistent points and a risky start for Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 27-Nov. 2).
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner sustained a lower body bruise during Friday's game against the Flyers and could not return for Saturday's contest between the two teams. He remains day to day and is questionable for Wednesday against Toronto.
Analysis: Langenbrunner did start the 2008-09 season at 100 percent, but it didn't take him long to get on the injured list. It's sad also because he was just starting to come around offensively with three points in his previous two games. Langenbrunner remains a low-end Fantasy option until he can post consistent points. He's also an injury risk for next week after missing Saturday's game.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner sustained an undisclosed lower body injury during Friday's game against the Flyers. He didn't record a point in 8:22 of ice time and finished at plus-1. His status for Saturday's night's rematch in Philadelphia was uncertain.
Analysis: Langenbrunner did start the 2008-09 season at 100 percent, but it didn't take him long to get on the injured list. It's sad also because he was just starting to come around offensively with three points in his previous two games. Langenbrunner remains a low-end Fantasy option until he can post consistent points.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner gave New Jersey a 1-0 lead early during Wednesday's 5-0 win against the Stars when he backhanded a shot past Marty Turco just 1:59 into the game. He finished at plus-2 in 14:28 of ice time and was also sent off for hooking. Langenbrunner has three points (two assists) in his last two games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been healthy to start 2008-09 after that not being the case to open last season. Still, he hasn't really responded offensively to playing on a line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac. Langenbrunner remains a low-end Fantasy option until he can post consistent points.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner had a pair of assists and finished at plus-1 in 19:19 of ice time Saturday against the Capitals. It was his first points in five games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been healthy to start 2008-09 after that not being the case to open last season. Still, he hasn't really responded offensively to playing on a line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac. Langenbrunner remains a low-end Fantasy option until he can post consistent points.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner says he's fully recovered from last year's hernia surgery. "It's definitely a better feeling knowing I'll be ready to go," he said. "I feel great. No issues. I think I felt really good when I first got back. I think it hit me a month later. I kind of hit a wall and I don't think I ever rebounded from that."
Analysis: Langenbrunner's 2007-08 season didn't begin until mid-November, but he still had 11 points (nine assists) in his first eight games. His production tailed off in December (five points) and he finished with 41 points (13 goals) in 64 games. The fact he is 100 percent heading into training camp is a great sign, but Langenbrunner remains more of a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner assisted on both goals scored by Zach Parise on Saturday and the New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1. He now has 28 assists for the season.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has just three assists in the last six games. He can be considered a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored on a 5-on-3 power play in the first minute of the third period for the Devils during Sunday's 2-1 win against the Capitals. It was his first goal in six games. He now has two goals and three assists in his last seven contests.
Analysis: Langenbrunner, whose season began in mid-November, kind of fell off the Fantasy map in December when he managed just five points in 13 games. Well, he is back on it in 2008. He picked up 10 points (three goals) in 11 January games and has 10 points in 13 February games. Langenbrunner has re-emerged as a useful No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner scored his 10th goal of the season and also set up Brian Gionta for the winner in overtime as the New Jersey Devils beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday. Langenbrunner also had two points in a 6-1 win over Carolina on Feb. 9.
Analysis: Langenbrunner, whose season began in mid-November, kind of fell off the Fantasy map in December when he managed just five points in 13 games. Well, he is back on it in 2008. He picked up 10 points (three goals) in 11 January games and has two goals and five assists in six games in February. Langenbrunner has re-emerged as a useful No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a power-play goal on a backhanded shot Monday against the Penguins. He extended his points streak to seven games. He has three goals and five assists in that span.
Analysis: Langenbrunner, whose season began in mid-November, kind of fell off the Fantasy map in December when he managed just five points in 13 games. Well, he is back on it in 2008. He picked up 10 points (three goals) in 11 January games and has three points (one goal) in three February games. Langenbrunner has re-emerged as a useful No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: RW Jamie Langenbrunner returned Friday after missing one game with flu-like symptoms and picked up his 19th assist on Zach Parise's goal, New Jersey's only goal in the 3-1 loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has four assists and two goals in the last five games. Langenbrunner is a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner will miss tonight's game against Pittsburgh as he continues to battle the flu, reports the Bergen County Record.
Analysis: Langenbrunner had five points in four games before picking up this bug, so his Fantasy owners will be very disappointed to see he will only play two games at most this week. He is now a risky start in Fantasy Week 18 (Jan. 28-Feb. 3) with the possibility he might only play one or two games. Start him at your peril as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: While New Jersey has been winning a lot lately, RW Jamie Langenbrunner has not been able to contribute a whole lot. Langenbrunner has no goals in the last six games, but he did pick up four assists including the one in Friday's 2-1 loss at home to the Panthers. Langenbrunner has just one goal in the last 12 games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been pretty awful since early December with just four goals and seven assists. He is skating on the second line for the Devils, a unit that continues to struggle. Langenbrunner is more of a No. 4 Fantasy forward until he starts rolling.
News: While New Jersey has been winning a lot lately, RW Jamie Langenbrunner has not been able to contribute a whole lot. Langenbrunner has no goals in the last five games, but he did pick up three assists. Langenbrunner has just one goal in the last 11 games.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been pretty awful since early December with just four goals and six assists. He is skating on the second line for the Devils, a unit that continues to struggle. Langenbrunner is more of a No. 4 Fantasy forward until he starts rolling.
News: RW Jamie Langenbrunner assisted on two goals Thursday to contribute to the Devils' 4-1 win over Carolina.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been pretty awful since early December with just four goals and six assists. He is skating on the second line for the Devils, a unit that continues to struggle. Langenbrunner is more of a No. 4 Fantasy forward until he starts rolling.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner and Noah Clarke scored first-period goals to spark the Devils to a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Dainius Zubrus set up the first score by circling behind the Panthers net before feeding a backhand pass to Langenbrunner for the tap-in past Tomas Vokoun at 9:08. Clarke followed with his first goal as a Devil at 13:35.
Analysis: Langenbrunner added an assist and now has two multi-point games in his last seven appearances. Langenbrunner has been pretty awful since early December with just four goals and three assists. He is skating on the second line for the Devils, a unit that continues to struggle. Langenbrunner is more of a No. 4 Fantasy forward until he starts rolling.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner scored two goals to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday in a game played in front of about only 1,500 people due to a major snowstorm. He now has four goals this season and the first time he scored since his first game of the season -- Nov. 14 against the Rangers -- when he also scored two goals.
Analysis: Langenbrunner ended November on a five-game points streak with nine assists in that span. He has just two goals and one assist in six December games, but perhaps Thursday's performance is just what he needs to spark a rally. He can be a very helpful Fantasy option, but should be treated as a No. 3 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: RW Jamie Langenbrunner, the new captain, hasn't scored a goal since tallying twice in his first game back from hernia surgery.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has gone 11 games without a goal but has picked up 10 assists over that span. Consider him as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner appeared to injure his shoulder Friday against the Capitals when he was tripped up by Jeff Schultz in the first period. Schultz stuck his stick into Langenbrunner's skates at the goal line below the right circle and the Devils forward slid on his stomach into the boards -- leading with his shoulder. He headed straight to the dressing room, but was back on the bench moments later. He tallied an assist in the game and finished at minus-1 in 16:01 of ice time.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been an assists machine as of late. He has 10 in his last eight games. He has been great since returning from offseason surgery in mid-November and was even named captain recently. It appears as though he survived any major injury scare and it is safe to use him as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: RW Jamie Langenbrunner was named captain before the game, after New Jersey went the first 26 games without one. "I made it very clear I wanted time and the coaches wanted time to decide who the person would be," coach Brent Sutter said. "The time has come."
Analysis: Langenbrunner's presence has really sparked the Devils and it should also help all Fantasy owners. If you are in need of a solid forward, take a flier on Langenbrunner ASAP. He's still available in 41 percent of CBSSports.com leagues.
News: RW Jamie Langenrunner saw his five-game point-scoring streak snapped against Atlanta Sunday.
Analysis: Langenbrunner's presence has really sparked the Devils and it should also help all Fantasy owners. If you are in need of a solid forward, take a flier on Langenbrunner ASAP. He's still available in 42 percent of CBSSports.com leagues.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner picked up two assists and a plus-1 rating during Friday's game against the Canadiens. He also managed two penalties (tripping, holding) for a total of four minutes in the penalty box. Langenbrunner has nine assists during a five-game points streak.
Analysis: Langenbrunner played his first game of the season Nov. 14 and already has 11 points in eight games. His presence has really sparked the Devils and it should also have helped all Fantasy owners. If you are in need of a solid forward, take a flier on Langenbrunner ASAP.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner assisted on all three New Jersey goals Friday against the Thrashers. Playing only his fifth game since undergoing surgery for a sports hernia in September, it was the second straight game the wing had at least two assists. He had two in Wednesday night's 2-1 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Langenbrunner scored two goals in his debut Nov. 14 against the Rangers and has been a real charge in the Devils' offensive attack since his activation. If you are in need of a Fantasy forward, consider adding Langenbrunner.
News: Right winger Jamie Langenbrunner was in the New Jersey Devils lineup Wednesday night for the first time this season following surgery to repair a sports hernia and scored a goal on the game's opening shift. Langenbrunner, tied for third on the team last season with a career-high 60 points, has been out since the operation in September. He sat out the entire preseason and the first 17 regular games as the Devils got off to a 7-8-2 start. Langenbrunner was one of six Devils to play in all 82 games last season. In 739 previous NHL contests, he had 167 goals and 435 points.
Analysis: The 32-year-old forward went right into the starting lineup Wednesday against the New York Rangers, playing on a line alongside Travis Zajac and Zach Parise. He gave the Devils a 1-0 lead when he put a rebound past Henrik Lundqvist just 35 seconds into the game. Langenbrunner netted his second goal at 7:29 of the third to cut the Devils' deficit to 4-2. "I had some spells where I was watching the play instead of being involved," Langenbrunner said. "That's to be expected when you're not used to the pace of the game. All in all, it was an all right start for me." We sure say so. Two goals is a nice way to return. It appears safe to finally activate Langenbrunner in Fantasy formats.
News: RW Jamie Langenbrunner, originally slated to be out until Thanksgiving after hernia surgery, continues to close in on a return, moving into the day-to-day category. There has been talk he could become the captain. The club currently is running with three alternates.
Analysis: Langenbrunner scored 26 goals and added 37 assists a year ago for the Devils. He is still an injury-risk for now.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner (groin, abdomen) stayed on injured reserve Saturday as New Jersey played the Islanders. He has begun to practice with the team.
Analysis: If you have an injured reserve spot on your roster, consider stashing Langenbrunner in most Fantasy formats for when he makes his return. He scored 26 goals and added 37 assists a year ago for the Devils. He is still an injury-risk heading into Fantasy Week 7 (Nov. 12-18).
News: According to the N.Y. Post, it might not be long before Devils forward Jamie Langenbrunner and defenseman Colin White make their season debuts. Langenbrunner, who might have started the season on the active roster had the team not sent him for hernia surgery in June, said he is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Islanders but didn't rule out the possibility of playing.
Analysis: If you have an injured reserve spot on your roster, consider stashing Langenbrunner in most Fantasy formats for when he makes his return. He scored 26 goals and added 37 assists a year ago for the Devils. He is still an injury-risk heading into Fantasy Week 7 (Nov. 12-18).
News: The Sports Xchange notes: RW Jamie Langenbrunner, originally slated to be out until Thanksgiving after hernia surgery, is ahead of schedule and practicing hard. His leadership and power play ability have been missed.
Analysis: If you have an injured reserve spot on your roster, consider stashing Langenbrunner in most Fantasy formats for when he makes his return. He scored 26 goals and added 37 assists a year ago for the Devils.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner, who had preseason hernia surgery, had hoped to start practicing the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4 but didn't. He's still at least a month away from returning.
Analysis: If you have an injured reserve spot on your roster, consider statshing Langenbrunner in most Fantasy formats for when he makes his return. He scored 26 goals and added 37 assists a year ago for the Devils. Consider him out until early December at this time.
News: LW Patrik Elias has lost his captaincy of the club, but he, RW Brian Gionta and C Dainius Zubrus were named alternate captains two days before the opener by coach Brent Sutter. There has been talk Jamie Langenbrunner might get the "C" when he returns from hernia surgery, probably around Thanksgiving.
Analysis: If you have an injured reserve spot on your roster, consider picking Langenbrunner up in most Fantasy formats for when he makes his return. He scored 26 goals and added 37 assists a year ago for the Devils.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner had his injured groin examined Wednesday by a specialist in Montreal and underwent surgery (Thursday). President and general manager Lou Lamoriello said the extent of Langenbrunner's injury and the length of his recovery will not be known until after the operation.
Analysis: Lamoriello said the injury is not an abdominal tear or a sports hernia, which would require lengthy recoveries. "We won't know until [the doctors] look at it, which will be done [Thursday]," Lamoriello said. "You don't know until you see what the extent is." Langenbrunner should be dropped on all Fantasy cheat sheets and picked only in the later rounds on Draft Day until his situation becomes more clear.
News: Right wing Jamie Langenbrunner might need surgery to repair a groin/abdominal tear. His fate will be decided after he is examined by a specialist in Montreal (on Wednesday).
Analysis: Langenbrunner would be a solid middle-round pick in most Fantasy leagues on Draft Day, but not if he is to miss significant time due to an injury. Stay tuned.
News: Sergei Brylin and Jamie Langenbrunner each scored power-play goals for the Devils in Thursday's game at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Langenbrunner also had a team-high six shots on goal. He remains a decent Fantasy option in all leagues for Saturday's game against the Penguins.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner (illness) returned to the lineup on Tuesday at N.Y. Islanders. He picked up an assist with five shots on goal in 20:13 of ice time.
Analysis: Langenbrunner remains a solid No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in all leagues.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner was unable to practice on Monday due to an undisclosed illness after leaving Saturday's game at Florida.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is questionable for Tuesday's game at N.Y. Islanders. Keep the team's second-leading scorer reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner's power-play goal broke a third-period tie, Clemmensen won in his first appearance since Dec. 14 and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has managed two goals and 11 points over the past 10 games. He has re-emerged as a must-start in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner had a nine-game points streak snapped in Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Langenbrunner still has managed three goals and 14 points over the past 10 games. He has re-emerged as a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward in most formats.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner extended his point streak to seven games with two assists Wednesday against Montreal.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues while he is red hot. Normally, he is best used as a No. 4 or 5 forward in most formats.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner enters Wednesday's game against the Canadiens in the midst of a six-game points streak. He has managed three goals and 10 points with a plus-6 rating during the span.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues while he is red hot. Normally, he is best used as a No. 4 or 5 forward in most formats.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner was named as the NHL's second star of the week after producing two goals and five assists last week.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has managed 18 goals and 21 assists through 53 games. He remains a solid No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in most leagues.
News: Travis Zajac scored two goals, and Patrik Elias and Jamie Langenbrunner also scored for the Atlantic Division-leading Devils on Thursday night at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Langenbrunner also added an assist and a plus-2 rating, as New Jersey extended its winning streak to eight games against the Flyers. In case you were wondering, the Devils face the Flyers on March 6, March 30 and April 5.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner managed just one point in the past seven games before the All-Star break, scoring a goal on Jan. 20 against the Flyers.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has posted 16 goals with 32 points and a minus-2 rating through 48 games at the All-Star break. He remains a solid No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in most leagues.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner was scoreless with one shot on goal in 18:02 of ice time in Friday's game against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has gone scoreless in the past three games. It might be a good idea to reserve him in all Fantasy leagues until he can re-charge his batteries during the upcoming All-Star break.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner played his 600th NHL game Wednesday night. He did not record a point and finished the game with a minus-2 rating.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has amassed 406 points in his career and remains a solid No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner has a goal in three of the last four games. He now has 14 goals on the season.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is definitely worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy forward in most formats.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal, added two assists and had a plus-2 rating in Sunday's game at N.Y. Rangers. He is skating on the team's second line with Zach Parise and Travis Zajac.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has four goals and seven points over the past six games. He continues to quietly produce and remains a must-start in most Fantasy formats.
News: Jaime Langenbrunner scored in his fourth straight game to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
Analysis: Langenbrunner now has eight goals and seven assists on the season. He is not a spectacualr Fantasy player, but he is solid enough to be used. While he is on a scoring streak, you might as well as play him.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner had an assist and minus-1 rating in 20:50 of ice time in Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Langenbrunner remains a solid, yet unspectacular Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Fs Jamie Langenbrunner, John Madden and D Colin White were scoreless and each had a minus-3 rating in Tuesday's loss at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Despite the awful performance, each of the players are worth using in all larger Fantasy leagues.
News: RW Jamie Langenbrunner's game-winning goal against Pittsburgh Wednesday gave him a four-game point-scoring streak, but he failed to score a point on Thursday against Nashville.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is a middle-of-the-road Fantasy player until he shows he can consistently posts 50+ point seasons again.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner endured a difficult return to Dallas nearly three years ago, suffering a knee injury that forced him to miss 28 games. He'll hope for better luck in his second game as a visitor against the Dallas Stars when the New Jersey Devils complete a season-opening two-game road trip on Saturday. "You know, it's always emotional going back to a place that you called home for a long time," Langenbrunner said. "But a lot of time has passed and most of the guys on the team have changed, but at the same time, it will be a little emotional going back to a place that you called home."
Analysis: Langenbrunner, who spent his first 6 1/2 seasons with the Stars, will be making his second trip to Dallas and first since Nov. 28, 2003, a 2-0 loss for the Devils (1-0-0). He logged just under five minutes of ice time before suffering the knee injury and was sent back to New Jersey before the game even ended. He is a middle-of-the-road Fantasy player until he shows he can consistently posts 50+ point seasons.
News: Devils RW Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal in the team's opener on Friday. The Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been inconsistent racking up points in his 11-year career. He will have seasons like in 2005-2006 where he will get 19 goals and 53 points in 80 games. However, like in 2001-2002, he only got 32 points in 82 games. He is a middle-of-the-road Fantasy player until he shows he can consistently posts 50+ point seasons.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils over the weekend, staying put.
Analysis: Langenbrunner re-emerged as a Fantasy force in 2005-06, posting 19 goals and 53 points in 80 games with the Devils. He is worth a middle-round pick on Draft Day, but expect a slight dropoff.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner was scoreless with just one shot on goal in 21:07 of ice time in Tuesday's game at Ottawa.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has gone scoreless in six of the past eight games with just one goal and one assist. He is back to being worth owning in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner has posted 13 goals to go along with 27 assists and a plus-1 rating through 56 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is on pace for 18 goals and 57 points, which would be a career-high total during his 10-year run in the NHL.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner scored two goals and added an assist with four shots on goal in Wednesday's game in 20:33 of ice time.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been sizzling lately, posting eight goals and 10 assists over the past 20 games. He has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal and had a plus-1 rating with three shots in 19:36 of ice time on Wednesday against the Senators.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has posted six goals and 10 assists over the past 17 games. He has re-emerged as a useful Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal, added an assist and had a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's game at N.Y. Islanders with three shots on goal in 19:15 of ice time.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has been fantastic over the past 14 games, posting 15 points (5 G, 10 A) and a minus-1 rating. During the streak, he has six points on the power play (1 G, 5 A) and he has re-emerged as a solid Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner picked up three assists and a plus-1 with two shots on goal in Tuesday's game at St. Louis.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has re-emerged as a useful Fantasy option, posting three goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner picked up an assist and minus-2 rating with five shots on goal in 18:8 of ice time in Sunday's game at Chicago.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has posted three goals and four assists over the past nine games. He is also seeing time on the power play and has re-emerged as a useful Fantasy option in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner re-signed for one season with the Devils on Sunday, accepting the team's qualifying offer.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has some health problems which limited him to 53 games in 2003-04. He had averaged nearly 42 points over the past seven seasons in the NHL. If he can stay healthy, he will still be a decent middle- to late-round pick on Draft Day. He had two goals and two assists in 11 games for Ingolstadt ERC of the German Elite League.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner (knee, pneumonia) was activated from injured reserve on Thursday. He was scoreless and a minus-1 in 16:28 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Langenbrunner back into the active lineup despite the poor night.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Jamie Langenbrunner (knee) will play Thursday at Detroit for the first time since November 28. He will play on a line with Erik Rasmussen and Igor Larionov. "I'm not in 100 percent game shape," said Langenbrunner. "But there is only one way to do that. I feel good."
Analysis: Langenbrunner should remain reserved until he actually does return to game shape.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Jamie Langenbrunner (knee) was able to work out on the ice on his own Sunday.
Analysis: Langenbrunner should remain reserved in all leagues.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Jamie Langenbrunner (flu, knee) worked out for the third-straight day and is getting closer to skating for the first time since he underwent knee surgery on November 29.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is still a few weeks before being able to play again. Keep him reserved in all leagues.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Jamie Langenbrunner (knee) might have pneumonia and has not been able to skate.
Analysis: Keep Langenbrunner reserved in all leagues until he returns in game shape.
News: The North Jersey Record reports Jamie Langenbrunner (knee surgery) is about 10 days away from skating.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is targeting a Jan. 1 return against Washington.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Jamie Langenbrunner (knee) will be out four to five weeks instead of the two to three weeks that was originally reported.
Analysis: Langenbrunner should remain reserved in all leagues. Expect him back in mid-January.
News: The Devils placed Jamie Langenbrunner (knee surgery) on injured reserve on Thursday, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.
Analysis: Langenbrunner is likely out until late December. His absence has clearly adversely affected the Devils' offense.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner underwent knee surgery on Sunday and will be out two to three weeks. He suffered the injury during Friday's game.
Analysis: Langenbrunner had been playing well before the injury, so keep him on reserve while he heals if possible.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner bruised his knee in the first period Friday at Dallas. He was sent back to New Jersey to be re-examined.
Analysis: Langenbrunner should be reserved until further news develops.
News: Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal in New Jersey's 1-1 tie with Toronto on Friday.
Analysis: Langenbrunner has goals in two straight games and four points (2 G, 2 A) over his past six games.
News: Langenbrunner did not finish Saturday's game. Feeling the effects of a first-period hit, Langenbrunner did not play in the third period.
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News: Langenbrunner returned from pneumonia and a viral infection Friday in Nashville. He had an assist in the game, and is worth activating in a deeper league.
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News: Langenbrunner (pneumonia) skated on his own for the second straight day Tuesday. He will not play Wednesday in Detroit, however, and remains day to day. Keep Langenbrunner reserved until he officially returns.
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News: Langenbrunner (pneumonia) missed his third straight game Saturday against Tampa Bay. Keep him reserved until he officially returns to the lineup.
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News: Langenbrunner will miss his second straight game Thursday against the Rangers. According to the North Jersey Record, tests revealed that he has pneumonia. Langenbrunner reported improvement and worked out off the ice on Wednesday, but you should reserve him until he officially returns to the lineup.
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News: Langenbrunner (stomach virus) missed Tuesday's game against Buffalo. He remains day to day. If Langenbrunner doesn't return Thursday, reserve him immediately.
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News: Langenbrunner (stomach virus) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Buffalo. He is still playing too well recently to consider reserving except in the smallest of Fantasy leagues.
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News: Langenbrunner ended a four-game point streak on Saturday. Langenbrunner scored twice in each of his previous two games -- including Friday's win over the Canadiens -- and had five goals and two assists during his streak.
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News:The Record reports that Devils coach Pat Burns plans to start Langenbrunner on the top line with Patrik Elias and Joe Nieuwendyk to begin the regular season. "Him and [Nieuwendyk] complement each other well with Patrik," Burns said. "I think with Patrik, that's a fairly good line." Langenbrunner has some good chemistry with Nieuwendyk, with whom he paired back in Dallas in the past. Langenbrunner might be a decent late-round sleeper in deeper leagues now that he's a top-line player.
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News: Langenbrunner played in Friday's preseason game after recovering from a shoulder injury. He might be worth a late-round selection in a deeper league.
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News: Langenbrunner told The Record he "dinged up" his right shoulder during a Sept. 22 preseason game, but should be able to play in Friday's preseason game against the Rangers. He is day to day, and this shouldn't change the fact that he's only worth a late-round gamble in deeper leagues.
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News: Langenbrunner played Monday's game against the Islanders with his right wrist wrapped in a soft cast. Initial X-rays on the wrist were negative, and he will have another set taken in about 10 days. Langenbrunner still hasn't been consistent enough to be worth using in any Fantasy league right now.
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News: Langenbrunner has been penciled in on the Stars' top line alongside Mike Modano and Jere Lehtinen for their season opener on Friday, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. While Langenbrunner gets a boost to his Fantasy value with this line assignment, keep in mind that he's been expected to break out in each of the last few seasons. He could struggle again, so don't put him in your active lineup until you see results from him on the ice.
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News: Langenbrunner was activated by the Dallas Stars Sunday after missing four games with an abdominal strain. He has eight goals and 15 assists in 43 games for the Stars this season.
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News: Langenbrunner practiced on Thursday and may be able to return from a lower abdominal strain as soon as Friday against Phoenix. If he sees time over the weekend, he might be worth getting back into your lineup for the upcoming week.
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News: The Stars placed Langenbrunner on injured reserve on Friday, retroactive to Mar. 5, with an abdominal strain he suffered during a Mar. 4 game against Buffalo. He is listed as day to day and can be activated Monday, but is unlikely to play before the weekend. Langenbrunner will continue to skate for the next three days as he works to recover, but it's best if you keep him reserved at least until next week.
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News: The Stars lost Langenbrunner to an abdominal injury during the first period of Sunday's game against Buffalo. Coach Ken Hitchcock said that Langenbrunner tweaked it during the pregame skate, and he was removed from the game as a precautionary move. Although Hitchcock said that Langenbrunner is day to day and probably will be able to play Wednesday, play it safe and keep him reserved for this week.
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News: Langenbrunner was activated from injured reserve before Sunday's game against St. Louis. He had been out since undergoing surgery to repair a torn abdominal muscle on Dec. 28. You might want to wait a week for Langenbrunner to shake off the rust before you activate him.
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News: Langenbrunner will undergo surgery on Thursday to repair a lower abdominal strain, and will miss about two months. He was examined by a specialist on Wednesday, who recommended surgery on what is commonly called a "sports hernia." Unless you have a deep bench, it's probably not worth holding onto Langenbrunner at this point.
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News: Langenbrunner has been advised to have surgery on his abdominal injury, and will seek a second opinion. If he decides to have the surgery, he will be sidelined for a minimum of two months. Hold onto Langenbrunner until his decision is made, but he won't be worth keeping if he goes under the knife.
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News: The Stars plan to use Langenbrunner as the center for their third line, likely with wingers Brenden Morrow and Roman Lyashenko. Langenbrunner's value takes a slight hit split up from Joe Nieuwendyk.
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News: Langenbrunner scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game and now has 6 goals and 4 assists over his last 7 as he continues to heat up.
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News: Langenbrunner is slowly coming around to full health. He notched a goal and an assist last night and now has 3 goals and 5 assists in his last 9 since returning from injury.
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News: Langenbrunner returned to the lineup and scored twice. Langenbrunner had missed 11 games with bruised ribs and a pinched nerve. "I was a little stiff, but it feels good to get back in there and contribute," he said.
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