News:The Sports Xchange reports Brendan Witt hasn't played a minor-league game since reaching the NHL in 1996. But that is about to change. The Islanders assigned the 14-year veteran defenseman to AHL Bridgeport after he cleared waivers Thursday. Witt, who has five points and a minus-18 rating in 42 games this season, has one year remaining on his contract worth $3 million. He had been on the injured list with calf and knee injuries since Jan. 8. "I'm kind of shocked, but it is what it is," Witt said. "I think I could've played better, but it is what it is. Did it deserve this? I don't know, but it's just the way the business is and I'll try not to take it personal."
Analysis: General manager Garth Snow indicated the decision was a reflection of the team's ongoing transition to youth. "The nature of the beast is that in hockey sometimes you have to make tough decisions and this was certainly one of them," Snow said. "Everyone knows what Brendan brings to the table, he's a quality person and a fierce competitor." Added coach Scott Gordon: "I'm sure (Witt's) disappointed. But we're a team in transition." Witt had marginal Fantasy appeal to begin win, but perhaps a contender might consider trading for the vet blueliner. Ignore him in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt has cleared waivers and will be assigned to the AHL.
Analysis: Witt has been out of commission since Jan. 8 with a leg injury and had just five points and a minus-18 before getting hurt. He has no Fantasy value at this time.
News:Newsday reports that the Islanders have removed D Brandon Witt from injured reserve and placed him on waivers.
Analysis: Witt has been out of commission since Jan. 8 and had just five points and a minus-18 before getting hurt. He has little to no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The New York Post reports that Islanders D Brendan Witt (leg) could return to action during New York's four-game road trip that ends Thursday in Tampa.
Analysis: Witt, with his five points and minus-18 this season, shouldn't really be on anyone's Fantasy radar at this point. Continue to ignore him.
News: The Islanders have placed D Brendan Witt on IR with a leg injury.
Analysis: Witt, with his five points and minus-18 this season, shouldn't really be on anyone's Fantasy radar at this point. Continue to ignore him.
News:Newsday reports that Islanders D Brendan Witt missed practice Monday to visit a doctor about a lower-leg issue.
Analysis: Witt, with his five points and minus-18 this season, shouldn't really be on anyone's Fantasy radar at this point.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt was back in the lineup on Monday against the Maple Leafs after missing three games for personal reasons. He contributed no points in 15:31 of ice time and finished at minus-3. Witt has no points in his last seven games.
Analysis: Witt has been minus-2 or worst five times this season and has dropped to minus-10 on the year. This is not good after he finished minus-34 last season. Witt is on the ice for his defense, but he has definitely been lacking in that area as of late. He has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats and PIM.
News: D Brendan Witt (personal reasons) sat out for the third straight game for the Islanders on Saturday at St. Louis. He remains questionable for Monday at Toronto.
Analysis: Witt has two goals, three points and a minus-8 rating in 20 games. He has never been a big offensive threat and is more on the ice because of his defense. Since Witt has never been an offensive savvy player, he has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats and PIM. The safe play is to bench him for Fantasy Week 8 (Nov. 23-29).
News: D Brendan Witt (personal reasons) sat out for the second straight game for the Islanders on Friday against the Wild.
Analysis: Witt has two goals, three points and a minus-8 rating in 20 games. He has never been a big offensive threat and is more on the ice because of his defense. Since Witt has never been an offensive savvy player, he has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats and PIM.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt notched his first goal of the season on Monday night in a 3-1 win over the Oilers. Witt scored his first goal in the 2nd period to give the Islanders the lead in the game for good. He added his second goal of the season for good measure about 10 minutes later in the 2nd frame. Witt finished plus-2 on the night.
Analysis: Witt had just one assist all season long before Monday's game. The veteran has a solid presence on the ice but doesn't record enough points regularly for normal use in Fantasy play. Leave him on waivers in all but the deepest of leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Islanders D Brendan Witt has no goals in 58 appearances this season, but coach Scott Gordon rewarded the rugged defenseman by choosing Witt to be the Islanders' first shooter in the skills competition in a 4-3 shootout loss Saturday to the Flyers. "Why not?" Gordon said, when asked why he chose Witt to participate. "The last time we practiced the shootout, our defensemen were pretty successful and I told Witter we would use him."
Analysis: The 34-year-old defenseman has had some injury woes in 2008-09, but when he has been on the ice he has been a solid veteran presence. However, his defense hasn't been great (minus-31). Since Witt has never been an offensive savvy player, he has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats and PIM.
News: D Brendan Witt returned to the Islanders lineup Tuesday against Toronto after serving a five-game suspension for a hit to the head of Maple Leafs RW Niklas Hagman, who is still sidelined. Witt didn't record a point in 19:15 of ice time and finished at even. He has no points in eight games.
Analysis: Witt has just seven points (no goals) in 49 this season. He is primarily a defensive player and has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats and PIM.
News: New York Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt was suspended five games by the NHL on Friday for elbowing Toronto Maple Leafs forward Niklas Hagman in the head. Witt will begin serving his ban Saturday against Buffalo and will lose more than $74,000 in salary. He can return March 10 at Toronto. He will also miss games against Colorado, the New York Rangers, New Jersey and Phoenix.
Analysis: Witt hit Hagman at 2:21 of the third period on Thursday night. Hagman was injured and did not return to the game, which was won by the visiting Leafs in a shootout. Officials gave Witt a major penalty and a game misconduct. Witt doesn't have a point in seven games and just seven (no goals) in 49 this season. He is primarily a defensive player and has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats and PIM.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt racked up 15 penalty minutes in Thursday's loss to the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Apart from a 17-PIM game back in October, Witt was behaving himself until February. Now the frustration of this season appears to be setting in as Witt has spent 31 minutes in the box in February. He remains barely worth using in Fantasy play.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt failed to record a point and finished at even in 21:35 of ice time Wednesday against the Ducks. He doesn't have a point in his last 10 games.
Analysis: Witt is minus-22 in his last 23 games and has an ugly minus-27 rating for the season. He is a top-logging defenseman for New York, but is primarily on the ice for his defensive presence. He has had some bad plus/minus ratings in the past, so this is nothing new. Witt has little Fantasy value at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Islanders D Brendan Witt ruffled some organizational feathers when he criticized coach Scott Gordon's aggressive forecheck system earlier in December, but the Isles had played tighter defensively over the previous four games, allowing just nine goals over that span. In the previous 11 games, the Isles had been bombarded for 53 goals or 4.82 per game. "I don't know if it was just because I said something," Witt said. "I just think we lost 10 in a row and guys know more situations on the ice. We have a young club. We're teaching these young guys that, in certain situations, you've got to know which lines you're up against, which ones are most dangerous. ... We've just been working on it in practice, playing five-on-five every day, getting to know our assignments and how we want to play certain situations."
Analysis: Witt has always prided himself on defense and to see him have a nasty minus-16 rating would upset anyone. Witt is doing his best to rally the troops, but that doesn't mean his offensive game is going to take off. Witt is still be used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Islanders D Brendan Witt had a rough night against one of his former teams, going an unfathomable minus-5 in the 5-4 defeat.
Analysis: Witt is primarily a checking defenseman and short-handed specialist. He has limited Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM or short-handed stats.
News:Brendan Witt returned for the Islanders Friday against the Devils after missing four weeks because of a sprained knee. He had an assist and plus-1 rating in 17 minutes of ice time. He didn't take a shot on net.
Analysis: When healthy, Witt is primarily a checking defenseman and short-handed specialist. He has limited Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM or short-handed stats.
News: The New York Daily News reports that Islanders D Brendan Witt could return to action Friday after missing 12 games with a knee injury.
Analysis: Witt doesn't have a point in six games this season, but has 17 penalty minutes. When healthy, he is primarily a checking defenseman and short-handed specialist. He has limited Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM or short-handed stats. Keep him reserved until at least Fantasy Week 8 (Nov. 24-30).
News: Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt missed his second straight game Monday against the Rangers and is expected to be sidelined three to four weeks because of a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Witt doesn't have a point in six games this season, but has 17 penalty minutes. When healthy, he is primarily a checking defenseman and short-handed specialist. He has limited Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM or short-handed stats. Keep him reserved until at least mid-November.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt (lower body) was a scratch from Saturday's game against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Witt doesn't have a point in six games this season, but has 17 penalty minutes. When healthy, he is primarily a checking defenseman and short-handed specialist. He has limited Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM or short-handed stats.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt didn't return to Thursday's game against the Stars after a knee-to-knee collision with Krys Barch in the first period. The team said it was an undisclosed lower-body injury, and that Witt would be re-evaluated Friday. "It's always a tough situation when a D-man goes down," Islanders defenseman Freddy Meyer said. Witt didn't have a point in 3:07 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Witt doesn't have a point in six games this season, but has 17 penalty minutes. When healthy, he is primarily a checking defenseman and short-handed specialist. He has limited Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM or short-handed stats.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt, who only had 51 penalty minutes last season but was a regular in the box earlier in his career, already has 17 penalty minutes in five games this season.
Analysis: Witt can be useful in deeper Rotisserie leagues that reward penalty minutes, but he really shouldn't be owned in head-to-head formats right now.
News: The New York Islanders have signed alternate captain Brendan Witt to a two-year contract extension worth $6 million through the 2010-11 season. In his two years with the Islanders, the defenseman has played in 140 games with three goals and 18 assists. He often has been assigned the role of shutting down the opponent's top lines.
Analysis: Witt can be a decent troublemaker during games, but he really is nothing more than a low-end flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News:Newsday reports that Islanders D Brendan Witt, who returned from a sprained knee injury on Mar. 1, is still having trouble with the joint and might have to call an end to his season. "I guess we’ll see how it is in the next couple of days," Witt said. "If it’s not getting any better, we’ll have to talk about it."
Analysis: Witt can be a decent troublemaker during games, but he really is nothing more than a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News: Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt returned to the lineup after an eight-game absence (knee). Witt played 21 shifts in 18 minutes and had one shot on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Analysis: Witt can be a decent troublemaker during games, but he really is nothing more than a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News: Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt (knee) is still a week or two away from playing. Witt missed some games with an ankle injury and then was diagnosed with an MCL sprain.
Analysis: Witt can be a decent troublemaker during games, but he really is nothing more than a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News: The New York Islanders will be out without veteran defenseman Brendan Witt, who has an MCL sprain, for the next two weeks.
Analysis: Witt can be a decent troublemaker during games, but he really is nothing more than a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt returned to the lineup Monday against the Hurricanes after missing four games with an ankle injury. He did not record a point in 23:35 of ice time and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Witt has just one goal, four assists and a minus-4 rating in 44 games, but has spent 41 minutes in the penalty box. Witt has always been kind of short on points in his career, but he can be a decent troublemaker at times. He remains a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News:Brendan Witt missed his fourth game for the Islanders on Saturday due to a sprained ankle.
Analysis: Witt has just one goal, four assists and a minus-5 rating in 43 games, but has spent 41 minutes in the penalty box. Witt has always been kind of short on points in his career, but he can be a decent troublemaker at times. He remains a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt did not play against the Devils on Wednesday because of an ankle injury and remains day to day. Witt was not too mobile several days ago, but has made some progress.
Analysis: Witt has just one goal, four assists and a minus-5 rating in 43 games, but he has spent 41 minutes in the penalty box. Witt has always been kind of short on points in his career, but he can be a decent troublemaker at times. He remains a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt did not play against the Canadiens on Tuesday because of an ankle injury and remains day to day. Witt was not too mobile several days ago, but has made considerable progress.
Analysis: Witt has just one goal, four assists and a minus-5 rating in 43 games, but he has spent 41 minutes in the penalty box. Witt has always been kind of short on points in his career, but he can be a decent troublemaker at times. He remains a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt remains day to day, although Newsday reports coach Ted Nolan said the team's solid defenseman has made considerable progress for someone who barely could move a few days ago.
Analysis: Witt has just one goal, four assists and a minus-5 rating in 43 games, but he has spent 41 minutes in the penalty box. Witt has always been kind of short on points in his career, but he can be a decent troublemaker at times. He remains a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Islanders remained hopeful they are not at "Witt's end." During an otherwise successful five-game road swing through Colorado, Western Canada and Ottawa, the improving Isles headed home for a game Tuesday at Nassau Coliseum against Montreal with six points after posting a 2-1-2 record in five games over nine days. But they also returned to Long Island uncertain of the status of bone-crunching defenseman and emotional leader Brendan Witt, who faces an MRI exam Monday after he suffered a high ankle sprain early in Friday's shootout victory in Calgary.
Analysis: Witt has just one goal, four assists and a minus-5 rating in 43 games, but he has spent 41 minutes in the penalty box. "It's tough to lose Witt," coach Ted Nolan said, comparing Witt in importance to the team to All-Star goalie Rick DiPietro. "He's similar to Ricky in how valuable he is to us... It was a tough loss for Witt, and we'll cross our fingers and hope the MRI comes back not as serious as it seems to be. It's an ankle sprain right now, and we'll check and see what the severity of it is." Witt has always been kind of short on points in his career, but he can be a decent troublemaker at times. He remains a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 during Friday's game against the Penguins. He now has one goal and one assist in his last two games and five points in 33 games.
Analysis: Witt has always been kind of short on points in his career, but he can be a decent troublemaker at times. He remains a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News: D Brendan Witt played a game-high 24:57 Monday at the Rangers, mostly against Jaromir Jagr's line, and recorded five hits and six blocked shots.
Analysis: Witt is only worth looking at in larger Fantasy leagues at this point of his career.
News: RW Arron Asham, C Andy Hilbert, RW Trent Hunter and D Brendan Witt each picked up assists in Monday's game against the Penguins.
Analysis: Witt remains a solid play in all larger Fantasy leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Brendan Witt (hand) returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings. He was scoreless with a plus-3 rating in 26:58 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Witt back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Coach Ted Nolan told the New York Daily News that Brendan Witt suffered a "semi-serious hand injury" on Friday, which prompted the club to recall D Allan Rourke from Bridgeport of the AHL for Saturday's game against Buffalo.
Analysis: Witt is unlikely for Tuesday's game against Detroit, so keep him reserved for the upcoming scoring period if you have healthier and more certain alternatives.
News: Islanders D Brendan Witt (upper body) missed his second game of the season Saturday against the Sabres.
Analysis: Witt has one goal and 11 assists on the season, but he is most useful in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes (93). Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to make his return to the ice.
News: Bruising Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt, who has appeared in all 48 games for the Isles this season, left Friday's game in the first period with an apparent arm or shoulder injury and didn't return. The Isles said only that Witt suffered an "upper-body injury" and listed him as day-to-day.
Analysis: Witt has one goal and 11 assists on the season, but he is most useful in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes (93). Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to make his return to the ice.
News: Witt has a goal, two assists and a plus-2 rating over the past seven games with 15 penalty minutes.
Analysis: Witt is worth a look in all larger Fantasy leagues and Roto formats which heavily reward PIM.
News: Brendan Witt scored his first goal in 78 games during a delayed-penalty call against the Rangers with 1:23 left in the second period on Tuesday. "I think it's a big plus," the hard-hitting Witt said. "Any way I can contribute offensively, I'll take."
Analysis: Witt is better known for his skill as a pugilist and his ability to rack up penalty minutes in bunches.
News: Brendan Witt was scoreless with a minus-2 rating in Monday's game against the Lightning in 18:05 of ice time.
Analysis: Witt is only worth using in larger Fantasy leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Brendan Witt signed a three-year contract with the New York Islanders on Monday. He was second-best in the NHL with 209 penalty minutes in 2005-06.
Analysis: Witt managed a career-high 14 points in 2005-06 playing with Washington and Nashville. His Fantasy appeal is limited to larger leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Brendan Witt (suspension) returned from a one-game suspension and was scoreless in Thursday's game at St. Louis with one shot on net in 21:16 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Witt back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Brendan Witt was suspended for one game on Tuesday by the NHL for a kicking incident involving David Vyborny of the Blue Jackets on Monday night.
Analysis: Witt will miss Wednesday's game at Chicago. It is his second suspension since coming over from the Capitals at the NHL trading deadline.
News: Brendan Witt was traded to the Nashville Predators on Thursday for a first-round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and minor-league forward Kris Beech.
Analysis: Witt, who demanded a trade in the preseason, finally got his wish. He will likely be on the team's second defensive pairing and will work hard on the penalty kill for the playoff-bound Predators. His Fantasy appeal remains minimal due to his lack of production on the offensive end.
News: Brendan Witt did not dress in Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh, as he might be on the verge of being traded at the NHL deadline.
Analysis: Witt demanded a trade earlier in the season and is a highly-coveted stay-at-home defenseman for contenders. Look for him to possibly be moved on Thursday to either Dallas or Los Angeles.
News: The Washington Post reports Brendan Witt will likely be traded before the March 9 deadline, as he is not willing to be a part of the team's rebuilding plan and he is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Analysis: Witt is a stay-at-home defenseman who is more useful to his real team than to a Fantasy squad. He will likely be a member of a contender, so his plus/minus rating would increase. However, he has very little value in Fantasy Hockey.
News: Brendan Witt has just one goal and 10 assists with a minus-1 rating through 54 games at the Olympic Games break, but he leads the team with 131 penalty minutes.
Analysis: Witt's 131 PIM puts him in sixth place in the NHL and second in the Eastern Conference. Trade rumors have been swirling around Witt for the past few weeks. A trade to a contender would give him a little more value in terms of plus/minus rating, but he is most valuable to Fantasy owners in leagues which heavily reward PIM.
News: Brendan Witt picked up an assist in Monday's game at Phoenix along with a plus-2 rating and two shots on goal in 25:36 of ice time.
Analysis: Witt does not score consistently enough to help most Fantasy leagues.
News: Brendan Witt had an assist and a minus-1 rating in Tuesday's game against the Bruins.
Analysis: Witt has just six assists on the season and no goals, so avoid using him in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Brendan Witt (lower body) was able to play in Thursday's game at Florida. He picked up an assist with two shots on goal in 17:29 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Witt back into the active Fantasy lineup if you reserved him as a precaution.
News: The Washington Times reports Brendan Witt was forced to leave Saturday's game due to the dreaded lower body injury and he was unable to go on Sunday against Buffalo.
Analysis: Witt is likely dealing with a groin injury, as has been the case with most everyone in the NHL this season. For now, consider him day to day. Keep him reserved for the upcoming scoring period if you have healthier alternatives.
News: The Capitals re-signed Brendan Witt on Monday despite the fact he was hoping to end up elsewhere.
Analysis: Witt had only two goals and 10 points in 72 games with Washington in 2003-04, so he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Brendan Witt (lower body injury) picked up an assist in Tuesday's return to the lineup. He was also a plus-2 in 22:28 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Witt back into the active lineup in Fantasy leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Brendan Witt (shoulder) returned to the lineup on Saturday after missing seven games. He was scoreless and a minus-1 in 23:21 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Witt back into the active lineup in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: The Washington Post reports that Brendan Witt (shoulder) hopes to be back in action Friday against Toronto.
Analysis: Witt has little Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Witt (bruised shoulder) told the Washington Post he expects to miss at least two games. "I'm okay," he said. "But I'm still sore. Hopefully I'm just going to miss a game or two or so. It's bruised pretty badly."
Analysis: Witt isn't particularly useful in Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Brendan Witt left Monday's game in the second period due to an upper body injury. He was unable to return.
Analysis: Witt is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Brendan Witt (nose) rejoined the Capitals for Wednesday's morning skate and has been cleared to play Friday in Dallas, according to the the Washington Post.
Analysis: Witt is worth getting back into your active lineup in larger leagues.
News: Capitals general manager George McPhee told the Washington Times that he expects Brendan Witt (nose) to return to the lineup for Friday's game in Dallas.
Analysis: Once Witt returns, feel free to get him back into your active lineup in larger leagues.
News: Brendan Witt (nose) was scratched from Monday's game at Toronto.
Analysis: When healthy, Witt has minimal Fantasy appeal. He is considered day to day.
News: Witt left Saturday's game against Atlanta with a facial injury after crashing head-first into the rear boards, according to the Washington Times. "There may be a facial injury from the past," Capitals coach Bruce Cassidy said. "They think it's an old broken bone in his face, in the nasal area. I would guess he's probably going [to miss] a week, be back Friday."
Analysis: Witt plays a big role on the Washington blue line, but that doesn't make him a top Fantasy player. Reserve him.
News: Witt will not play on Tuesday. According to the Washington Post, he aggravated his bruised ribs on Friday against Ottawa. He did not play Saturday and was unable to practice Monday. He is only useful in leagues which reward PIM.
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News: Witt (ribs) underwent a CT scan on Thursday to determine the extent of his injury. The Washington Post reports that it showed no broken bones or other damage, but he will sit out until at least next Thursday against Calgary. Witt has no Fantasy value.
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News: Witt (bruised chest) left Monday's game, according to the Washington Post. He is questionable for Friday's game against Los Angeles. He only has Fantasy value in leagues which reward PIM.
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News: Witt (sprained shoulder) practiced Monday and was cleared for full-contact drills. The Washington Post reports that he will be re-evaluated by the team's trainers on Tuesday before a decision is made on his status for Tuesday's game against San Jose. Witt doesn't warrant a roster spot in a Fantasy league.
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News: Witt (sprained shoulder) will not play Friday or Saturday. According to the Washington Post, an MRI exam was negative, but he is out until at least next week. Witt has no Fantasy value.
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News: Witt (sprained shoulder) missed his second straight game Wednesday against Dallas. The Washington Post reports that he is expected to return this weekend. Witt has no Fantasy value.
Analysis:
News: Witt (sprained shoulder) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Dallas. However, the Washington Post reports that he should return this weekend. Witt is not a useful Fantasy player.
Analysis:
News: Witt left Thursday's game against Florida with a sprained shoulder. X-rays showed no breaks and he is day to day, according to the Washington Post. Witt is not a useful Fantasy player.
Analysis:
News: Witt (groin) did not skate Monday and missed the game in Pittsburgh. He remains day to day, but the Washington Post reports that he might return Wednesday against Boston. Witt is a Fantasy reserve at best in a deeper league.
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News: The Capitals are unsure whether Witt, who left the team to tend to his ill wife, will return in time for Saturday’s preseason game, according to The Washington Post. He is not a draftable player anyway.
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News: Head coach Ron Wilson told The Washington Post that Witt will return to the ice Friday. He has been sidelined for over a week because of a sprained thumb.
Analysis:
News: Witt might return this weekend, but there is also a chance he could be sidelined for several weeks, according to The Washington Post. He has been sidelined for almost a week so far because of a sprained thumb.
Analysis:
News: Witt left Thursday's game late in the second period after aggravating an injury to his right arm. He will be evaluated on a daily basis.
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News: Witt was scheduled to return Monday from a 10-day leave to attend a funeral in western Canada. He could return to practice Tuesday but his playing status for Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay is uncertain.
Analysis:
News: Witt is expected to be sidelined until the weekend, as he has left the team to attend a funeral in western Canada. Keep him reserved for now.
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News: Witt missed Thursday's practice due to a charley horse above his knee suffered the night before. He could play Friday in Anaheim if he feels well in the morning skate, but you shouldn't be relying on him for useful Fantasy stats anyway.
Analysis:
News: Witt practiced Tuesday for the first time since injuring his left knee in a September 25 preseason game, according to the Washington Post. He is expected to play in Saturday's season opener, but isn't worth owning in Fantasy leagues.
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News: Witt has not practiced since hurting his left knee last Tuesday, but the Capitals are confident he will be ready for the start of the regular season, according to the Washington Post. He's still not an impact Fantasy player, so don't bother using him this week.
Analysis:
News: Witt practiced on Thursday for the first time since suffering a slightly separated shoulder last week. He still can't shoot or pass the puck, but could be ready to play Monday against Pittsburgh. Play it safe and keep him on your bench anyway.
Analysis:
News: The Capitals placed Witt on injured reserve on Wednesday with a slightly separated shoulder. He could return to action as soon as Monday. Don't bother holding onto Witt, who is scoreless in 33 games this season.
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News: Witt suffered an injury to his left elbow in Tuesday night's game against Colorado, and was forced to miss last night's game as well. He skated with the team yesterday but still can't shoot the puck. He's doubtful to return to action before next week. Dmitri Mironov was recalled and has been filling in during Witt's absence.
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News: Witt and Calle Johansson have been placed on the top defensive line, where Ron Wilson expects the two to jump in on offensive action, while also providing a physical presence in the Capitals zone.
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