News: Yahoo.com reports free-agent defenseman Ken Klee has told his family he is retiring. Although no papers were filed with the NHL, his agent did confirm the report.
Analysis: Klee split the 2008-09 season with the Ducks and Coyotes. He totaled one goal, 11 points and a plus-9 rating in 71 games. Klee is a veteran of 934 NHL games, totaling 55 goals and 195 points. He has never been a top offensive weapon, so his Fantasy appeal has always been limited. It's safe to ignore Klee now that he is retiring.
News: Coyotes D Ken Klee tallied an assist and finished at even Saturday against the Flames. It was his first point since a two-assist night Dec. 23 against the Avalanche.
Analysis: Klee has no goals and seven assists in 35 games this season. He has bounced around over the last five seasons after beginning his career as a staple in Washington. Klee is on the back end of his career and is nothing more than a lower-pairing defenseman. He has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes have claimed D Ken Klee from Anaheim on re-entry waivers. Anaheim and Phoenix will now split the remainder of Klee's salary.
Analysis: Klee had one goal, nine assists and a minus-5 rating in 72 games last season with Atlanta. He had no Fantasy value with the Thrashers and will remains non-factor now he's in the desert. Continue to ignore him.
News: The Orange County Register reports that the Ducks have placed D Ken Klee on re-entry waivers, which means any NHL team can claim the veteran before noon ET Tuesday and would only need to pay half his salary.
Analysis: Klee had one goal, nine assists and a minus-5 rating in 72 games last season with Atlanta. He had no Fantasy value before getting waived, so continue to ignore him.
News: The Orange County Register reports that Ducks D Ken Klee has cleared waivers. The Ducks are expected to assign Klee to the AHL.
Analysis: Klee had one goal, nine assists and a minus-5 rating in 72 games last season with Atlanta. He had no Fantasy value before getting waived, so continue to ignore him.
News: The Ducks have placed veteran D Ken Klee on waivers.
Analysis: Klee had one goal, nine assists and a minus-5 rating in 72 games last season with Atlanta. He had no Fantasy value before getting released, so continue to ignore him.
News: The Atlanta Thrashers acquired defenseman Mathieu Schneider from Anaheim on Friday for defenseman Ken Klee and forwards Brad Larsen and Chad Painchaud. The 39-year-old Schneider had 12 goals and 39 points in 65 games last season, his lone season with the Ducks. He will make $5.75 million this season, giving the Ducks a salary-cap savings of at least $3 million in the deal.
Analysis: Klee had one goal, nine assists and a minus-5 rating in 72 games last season, his only with Atlanta. The 14-year veteran has been on the decline the last few seasons and is nothing more than depth for Anaheim since they already have a ton of quality defenseman. Klee has little to no Fantasy value despite the trade.
News: Thrashers defenseman Ken Klee missed his seventh game with a groin injury Tuesday against the Panthers. He is day to day and questionable for Saturday against the Lightning.
Analysis: Klee has two assists in eight March games, but has one goal all season and 10 points in 72 games. Klee spends about 20 minutes on the ice per game, but has always been more of a checking/defending type of defenseman. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Thrashers defenseman Ken Klee missed his sixth game with a groin injury Monday against the Lightning. He is day to day and questionable for Tuesday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Klee has two assists in eight March games, but has one goal all season and 10 points in 72 games. Klee spends about 20 minutes on the ice per game, but has always been more of a checking/defending type of defenseman. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Thrashers D Ken Klee tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during Tuesday's game against the Red Wings. He now has six assists on the season and it was his first point in nine games.
Analysis: Klee spends about 20 minutes on the ice per game, but has always been more of a checking/defending type of defenseman. He has little to no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Atlanta Thrashers had Ken Klee as a scratch for Thursday's game at Buffalo, although there was no official word on whether it was a healthy scratch or due to injury.
Analysis: Either way, the veteran stay-at-home defenseman should be kept reserved in all but the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Since the start of free agency on July 1, the Atlanta Thrashers have signed centers Todd White and Eric Perrin, along with defenseman Ken Klee. They also re-signed left wing Pascal Dupuis.
Analysis: Klee is only worth Fantasy consideration in the deepest of leagues heading into 2007-08.
News: D Ken Klee, D John-Michael Liles, C Brett McLean, D Kurt Sauer and D Ossi Vaananen each picked up assists in Saturday's win at Phoenix.
Analysis: Despite the assist, Klee is only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point of his career.
News: Ken Klee and Ian Laperriere each picked up an assist and minus-1 rating in Sunday's game at Dallas, as the Avalanche lost their fourth game in as many tries against the Stars.
Analysis: Despite the point, Klee is only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Ken Klee has one goal and nine points through 33 games at the Christmas break with a team-best plus-13 rating.
Analysis: Klee's only Fantasy appeal comes in Roto formats for help in the plus/minus category.
News: Ken Klee was scoreless in Wednesday's regular season opener against the Stars in 22:43 of ice time.
Analysis: Klee is not a recommended Fantasy option in any format.
News: Ken Klee signed a contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Analysis: The stay-at-home defenseman did not register a point in 18 games with the New Jersey Devils following a midseason deal from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Avoid him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Ken Klee has gone scoreless in two straight games for the Devils since being acquired from the Maple Leafs at the trading deadline.
Analysis: Klee has posted just one assist over the past 10 games since the last time he scored a goal on Jan. 28.
News: Ken Klee was traded to the Devils on Wednesday for minor-league forward Aleksander Suglobov.
Analysis: Klee is a decent stay-at-home defenseman who will help out on the blueline in New Jersey, but his Fantasy appeal will generally stay the same. He is only worth using in larger formats.
News: Ken Klee (ankle) returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Capitals. He was scoreless with a plus-1 rating and two shots on goal in 19:13 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Klee back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues.
News: The Toronto Star is reporting Ken Klee (ankle) has had his sprained left ankle completely heal and he is expected to return some time this week.
Analysis: Keep Klee reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health in consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Ken Klee (ankle) was unable to play at the Rangers Friday.
Analysis: Klee is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Rangers in Toronto. That's the final game until the Olympic break.
News: Ken Klee (ankle) was able to skate on Wednesday and he is hopeful of returning at some point during this weekend's home-and-home against the Rangers. "I am looking to get in at least one game this weekend," Klee told the Toronto Sun.
Analysis: Coach Pat Quinn did not seem as optimistic and indicated the training staff said he is not expected this weekend. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until after the Olympic Games break, as the player will always beg to get into the lineup.
News: Klee (ankle) remained out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Thrashers, as he is still hampered by a sprained ankle suffered on Friday at Washington.
Analysis: Klee is likely out until after the Olympic Games break, so keep him reserved in all daily larger leagues.
News: Ken Klee left Friday's game at Washington in the second period due to an undisclosed injury and he was unable to return.
Analysis: Klee's status and severity of his injury is uncertain. He will be re-evaluated on Saturday.
News: Ken Klee has been seeing more time on the power play with Bryan McCabe out of the lineup due to a groin injury. He had an assist with one shot on goal in 22:14 of ice time.
Analysis: Klee is worth scooping up in larger Fantasy leagues, as he should continue to see significant time on the power play until McCabe is ready to return. The NHL's top scoring defenseman might not be back until after the Olympics Games break.
News: Klee has picked up just one assist over his past 17 games and he has not lit the lamp since Oct. 20 against Carolina, a span of 24 contests.
Analysis: Klee should be avoided in all Fantasy leagues until he can step up his play and start producing more consistently.
News: Ken Klee (eye) registered a plus-one against Atlanta Friday.
Analysis: Klee has only six points on the season and isn't worth owning at this point in most leagues.
News: Klee left Thursday's game in the first period at Boston due to an apparent eye injury.
Analysis: Klee was injured by the skate of Dave Scatchard while down on the ground. Consider him day to day.
News: Klee (foot) was activated from injured reserve to make his season debut on Saturday at Montreal. He had an assist and was a plus-1 in 17:02 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Klee into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues.
News: The Toronto Star reports Ken Klee has been placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury.
Analysis: Klee suffered the injury before training camp and has been slow to recover. Stafan Kronwall and Andy Wozniewski will battle for the sixth and seventh defenseman position until Klee is healthy enough to return.
News: The Toronto Sun reports the Maple Leafs have indicated that they will not buy out the contract of veteran defenseman Ken Klee.
Analysis: Klee sticking around is a bit of a surprise, as they could probably sign a similar defenseman for a little less against the new salary cap.
News: The Toronto Sun reports Ken Klee has a knee injury and will not play in Tuesday's crucial Game 6 against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Klee might require an arthroscopy on the knee and is not expected to return to the lineup unless the team miraculously reaches the Stanley Cup Finals. Karel Pilar is expected to replace him in the lineup.
News: Ken Klee (abdominal, shoulder) made his series debut in Game 2 against Ottawa. He was scoreless in 19:47.
Analysis: Klee brought a steady presence to a shaky Toronto defense in Game 1.
News: Ken Klee (abdominal, shoulder) missed Thursday's series opener against the Senators.
Analysis: Klee might return at some point during the Quarterfinals, but he is not a useful player in postseason pools.
News: The Toronto Star reports Ken Klee (abdominal) is doubtful for Thursday's Game 1 against the Senators.
Analysis: Klee might be worth grabbing in the late-rounds of a postseason pool, but he should not be counted on for much.
News: The Toronto Sun reports Ken Klee will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season after suffering a shoulder injury in Thursday's game at Philadelphia.
Analysis: The team is hopeful they will be able to use the veteran defenseman in the postseason, but he is no longer worth a roster spot in Fantasy leagues.
News: Klee (abdominal) returned to the lineup on Thursday after missing four games. He was forced to leave in the third period due to an upper body injury.
Analysis: Klee is considered day to day. Coach Pat Quinn said the injury was not related to his abdominal injury.
News: Ken Klee (abdominal) missed his fourth straight game on Tuesday.
Analysis: Klee is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Klee (abdominal) missed another game on Monday.
Analysis: Keep Klee reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return to the lineup and play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Ken Klee (abdominal strain) missed another game on Saturday at Montreal.
Analysis: Klee is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Ken Klee missed Thursday's game against Pittsburgh due to an abdominal muscle pull.
Analysis: Klee is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily leagues.
News: Ken Klee was scoreless in Thursday's game at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Klee has not scored a goal since Jan. 8 against Ottawa, a span of 17 games. He has only five assists during the span.
News: Ken Klee (abdominal) returned to the lineup on Saturday at Montreal. He was scoreless and a plus-1 in 21:50 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Klee back into the active lineup.
News: The Toronto Sun reports Ken Klee (abdominal) expected to play on Saturday at Montreal.
Analysis: Keep Klee reserved until he can officially return to the lineup.
News: The Toronto Sun reports that Ken Klee (groin, abdomen) is out of Tuesday's lineup against Calgary and could be out for a week to 10 days.
Analysis: Klee should be reserved in leagues that reward PIM.
News: The Toronto Sun notes that Ken Klee (muscle pull) was excused from practice Sunday and is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Calgary.
Analysis: Klee is useful in larger leagues.
News: Ken Klee had a pair of assists in Saturday's tie at Buffalo.
Analysis: Klee has tallied six points (1 G, 5 A) in his past six games. He is worth adding in most larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Ken Klee got his first goal as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. He scored on the power play in the second period of a 5-4 win at Phoenix.
Analysis: Klee saw 8:12 of ice time on the power play. He might see less time on the unit once Bryan McCabe (knee) returns, but it is safe to keep him active for the time being.
News: Klee (bruised foot) returned to practice on Wednesday. He was struck in the foot by a puck and is doubtful for Thursday's game against Ottawa, according to the Washington Post.
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News: Klee (back) is expected to play Saturday, according to the Washington Post. He has missed three games due to the injury. He has minimal Fantasy appeal.
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News: Klee missed his second straight game Monday against Montreal with back spasms. His status is day to day, but he is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Klee missed practice Thursday and is not expected to play Saturday, according to The Washington Post. He is still recovering from a groin injury.
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News: Klee left Thursday's game with an internal injury. His status is unknown, and he was expected to be evaluated shortly after the injury occurred.
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News: Klee has made the Capitals' Opening Day roster as their seventh defenseman. He isn't an impact Fantasy player, so don't waste a roster spot on him.
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News: Klee's recovery from minor wrist surgery last week is progressing slower than the team had originally anticipated, and he missed his fifth consecutive game last night. He remains on injured reserve and likely won't be activated until the weekend.
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News: Klee missed yesterday's practice after undergoing minor surgery on his wrist. He's expected to miss tonight's game in Boston, and will probably return to action in a week.
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News: Klee has matched his point totals of last season, 7 goals and 13 assists, which was also a career-high. Klee scored last night in a 2-1 loss to Saint Louis.
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