News:Ruslan Salei was one of 43 people killed when a jet carrying his Yaroslavl (KHL) team crashed moments after takeoff in Russia on Wednesday. It is considered one of the sports world's worst aviation disasters.
Analysis: The crash has shocked Russia and the entire hockey community. Several former NHLers played for Yaroslavl, one of the KHL's top teams last season. The team had been flying to nearby Belarus for the season opener. Ruslan Salei had only just signed with Yaroslavl after spending last season with the Detroit Red Wings. He leaves behind his wife and three children, the youngest of whom was born this past March.
News: Salei has signed with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the KHL, The Windsor Star reports.
Analysis: Salei, who started his professional hockey career in Russia in 1992, heads back overseas following a 10-point effort with the Red Wings in 2010-11. He is a scrappy defenseman who plays an aggressive style of hockey.
News: Salei is an unrestricted free agent this summer and is unlikely to return to the Wings, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Jakub Kindl showed enough improvement over the course of the season that he'll likely become a regular part of the team's third defensive pairing in 2011-12. Salei isn't considered a top-four blueliner at this stage of his career, and that's the area where the Wings are most likely to make a move in free agency this summer. In addition to Kindl's development, prospect Brendan Smith could be ready to play in Detroit next season as well.
News: Salei (personal) played 6:28 and was the Wings' 12th forward in Monday's shootout loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: He was away for a week due to the birth of his third child, so Salei's conditioning has fallen off a bit recently. With Jan Mursak getting called up from Grand Rapids on Tuesday, Salei's role Wednesday could include more time on the blue line.
News: Salei (personal) is expected to return for Monday's game against Pittsburgh, DetroitRedWings.com reports.
Analysis: That rules him out for Saturday's game against Nashville, but it looks like his Monday return is very likely.
News: Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock is unsure if Salei (birth of child) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran blueliner remains in California following the birth of his daughter earlier in the week. Jakub Kindl will remain in the lineup as long as Salei is away.
News: Salei (personal) will likely miss Wednesday's game against the Caps and Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: He's back in California where his wife is expecting their third child this week. With Salei out, Jakub Kindl will likely see time in his place alongside of Jonathan Ericsson.
News: Salei picked up a goal and finished plus-1 in Saturday's win over the Blues.
Analysis: He's only chipped in 10 points this season the goal was his second as a Red Wings. Playing as part of the third pairing, his role is more of a stay-at-home once working in tandem with Jonathan Ericsson and Jakub Kindl, so you'll want to look elsewhere for help on the blue line.
News: Salei missed practice Tuesday as he remains in California with his expectant wife, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Mike Babcock expects Salei to play Wednesday, but be sure to keep an eye out for any news regarding a last-minute change of plans as it seems like a reasonable possibility with Salei on the other side of the country.
News: As expected, Salei (personal) will return to the lineup Friday against the Panthers, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Salei took a couple of days off to spend time with his children and pregnant wife. He hasn't skated since Sunday, but says he won't be rusty. He'll replace Jakub Kindl in the lineup.
News: Salei won't be in the lineup Thursday against Tampa Bay, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Salei, who was permitted by the Wings to spend some time this week in California with his family, will re-join the team Friday in Florida.
News: Salei potted the team's only goal in his preseason debut with Detroit on Wednesday night.
Analysis: He'll get third-pairing minutes, working with either Jonathan Ericsson or Jakub Kindl depending on how things unfold this season. Given the talented number of blueliners ahead of him on the depth chart, Salei won't see a ton of power-play minutes with his new club.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei returned to the lineup on Sunday against the Ducks after missing five games with a torso injury. He scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 in 20:08 of ice time. He also took two shots and spent two minutes in the penalty box. The goal was Salei's first of the season.
Analysis: Salei has played just seven games this season due to injury, but we expect him to be part of the Avalanche's defensive rotation down the stretch. Unfortunately, Colorado has a crowded blue line, so Salei might gave to sit out some games. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: The Denver Post reports that Avalanche D Ruslan Salei (torso) is out indefinitely.
Analysis: Salei is a minimally-viable Fantasy option when healthy, so just continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Colorado D Ruslan Salei left Saturday's win over the Blues in the second period with what was described as a torso injury and did not return.
Analysis: Salei has managed just five games this season after being sidelined following back surgery. This issue might keep him out for a bit, but luckily he has just minimal Fantasy value when healthy.
News: The Denver Post reports that Avalanche D Ruslan Salei (back surgery) has been cleared to play, but hasn't found his way back into the lineup yet. "My plan would be to work him back into a game. I'm just not exactly sure when," coach Joe Sacco said.
Analysis: Salei has played just once this season, but his 30-point potential means he has retained some Fantasy value in the deepest of leagues. Obviously, don't insert him into your lineup until he's back on the ice.
News: The Denver Post reports that Avalanche D Ruslan Salei had surgery on his back and is out several more weeks.
Analysis: Salei has now been out almost two months, and he's unlikely to see the ice again until some time in January. Leave Salei alone in Fantasy until further notice.
News: The Denver Post reports that Avalanche D Ruslan Salei (back) has suffered a setback in his recovery and will have to take a few days off.
Analysis: Salei was likely to return this week, but now it might be more like early December until he gets back in the lineup. Salei has some offensive skills, but is more of a defensive specialist. Leave Salei alone in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei (back) said he's making steady progress toward a return. Asked how much longer he'd be sidelined, Salei said, "More than a week, less than a month."
Analysis: Salei has played just one game this season and might find it tough getting regular minutes on the Avs blue line when healthy. He has some offensive skills, but is more of a defensive specialist. Leave Salei alone in Fantasy until further notice.
News: The Avalanche have placed D Ruslan Salei on IR with a back injury.
Analysis: Salei has minimal Fantasy value when healthy, so don't worry too much about his expected return to action.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei (back) could not return to action Monday in a win over the Bruins.
Analysis: Salei has minimal Fantasy value, so don't worry too much about his expected return to action.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei sat out his third game Saturday with a back injury.
Analysis: Salei was originally thought to have the flu, and played Thursday, but it looks like it was a back issue all along. Luckily, Salei has minimal Fantasy value, but he should probably be benched for Fantasy Week 2 (Oct. 12-18) just in case he remains out.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei returned to the lineup Thursday against the Predators after missing two games with the flu. He had no points in 19:08 of ice time and finished at minus-1.
Analysis: Salei, 34, played in 70 games last season, led all Avalanche defensemen in hits with 107 and was second among Colorado defensemen in scoring with 21 points. He is a decent two-way player, but has low-end Fantasy appeal when active.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Ruslan Salei (flu) has been scratched for each of the Avalanche's first two games and is day to day.
Analysis: We found it a bit odd that Salei wasn't dressed for the first two games. He should replace Kyle Cumiskey once healthy. Salei, 34, played in 70 games last season, led all Avalanche defensemen in hits with 107 and was second among Colorado defensemen in scoring with 21 points. He is a decent two-way player, but has low-end Fantasy appeal when active.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Ruslan Salei was a surprise healthy scratch Thursday in the Avalanche's season opener against San Jose.
Analysis: Salei, 34, played in 70 games last season, led all Avalanche defensemen in hits with 107 and was second among Colorado defensemen in scoring with 21 points. Unfortunately, the Avalanche added Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing this offseason, making it a crowded blue line. Until Salei becomes a regular contributor again, he has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei played in Sunday's preseason win over the Blues.
Analysis: Salei missed some games toward the end of last season with a knee problem, but the issue did not require surgery. Salei is merely a low-end Fantasy flier, but will have value in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats Draft Day.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche D Ruslan Salei is recovering from a right knee injury that won't require surgery. He is probable for the start of training camp.
Analysis: The 34-year-old Salei had a decent season with the Avs despite missing 12 games due to injury. He had four goals and 21 points and only finished at minus-4 despite a tough year for Colorado. The 34-year-old defenseman will be entering a walk year in 2009-10, but he has always had marginal offensive skill. He has primarily been considered a solid two-way player throughout his career. Salei is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy, and will also have value in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats Draft Day.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei missed a second straight game with a knee injury Sunday against the Ducks. The Sports Xchange reports he is out indefinitely.
Analysis: Salei is going to have to stay healthy and need one heck of a push down the stretch to reach 30 points for a third straight season. He is a good passer, but has little scoring ability. Salei is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei missed Friday's game against the Canucks with a knee injury. He remains questionable heading into Sunday against the Ducks.
Analysis: Salei just returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a foot injury and he is right back on the injured list. Salei is going to have to stay healthy and need one heck of a push down the stretch to reach 30 points for a third straight season. He is a good passer, but has little scoring ability. Salei is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Colorado D Ruslan Salei sustained a knee injury 5:39 into Wednesday's game against the Ducks and did not return. Salei was upended when he collided with Anaheim forward Bobby Ryan. He didn't record a point in 1:20 of ice time.
Analysis: Salei just returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a foot injury and he is right back on the injured list. Salei is going to have to stay healthy and need one heck of a push down the stretch to reach 30 points for a third straight season. He is a good passer, but has little scoring ability. Salei is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News:Ruslan Salei returned to Colorado's lineup Sunday against the Sharks after a two-game absence with a foot injury, but Evgeni Nabokov stopped him on a breakaway when he stepped out of the penalty box with about nine minutes to play. Salei didn't have a point in 27 minutes and finished at even.
Analysis: Salei is going to need one heck of a push down the stretch to reach 30 points for a third straight season. He is a good passer, but has little scoring ability. Salei is merely a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei is day-to-day with a foot injury he sustained in Sunday's loss to Vancouver. He has already missed two games.
Analysis: Salei has never been much of a goal scorer, but his passing skills have really developed over the last three seasons. He is a solid two-way player, but Salei still remains more of a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei scored a goal during Sunday's game against the Red Wings. Colorado stretched its led to 2-0 just 23 seconds into the second period on Salei's fourth goal. He beat Chris Osgood with a slap shot from along the boards. Salei has two goals and one assist in seven February games.
Analysis: Salei has managed 13 points (four goals) in his last 32 games and has been at his best for Colorado since December. He has never been much of a goal scorer, but Salei's passing skills have really developed over the last three seasons. He is a solid two-way player, but Salei still remains more of a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei scored a goal and finished at even in 24:44 of ice time Monday against the Flames. Salei now has three goals this season, two against the Flames. He has two goals and four assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Salei has managed 11 points (three goals) in his last 26 games and has been at his best for Colorado since December. He has never been much of a goal scorer, but Salei's passing skills have really developed over the last three seasons. He is a solid two-way player, but Salei still remains more of a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei tallied two assists and a plus-1 rating in 21:59 of ice time Wednesday against the Kings. It was his second straight multi-point game after getting none in his first 43 appearances.
Analysis: Salei is up to 14 points on the season, but has scored just twice and still isn't an overly impressive offensive weapon. Salei logs more than 20 minutes per game and is a solid two-way player, but still has very low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei had a goal, assist, plus-1 rating an six penalty minutes during Sunday's game against the Flames. Salei scored his second goal of the season 15:27 into the third period. His first goal came Dec. 27.
Analysis: Salei had his first multi-point game of the season Sunday and that should tell you that he isn't an overly impressive offensive player. Salei logs more than 20 minutes per game and is a solid two-way player, but still has very low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei tallied his first goal of the season Saturday after missing one game with an injury. Salei also spent four minutes in the penalty box in the game. He now has nine points on the season, with only the one goal.
Analysis: Salei isn't the scoring type, so Saturday's performance is a rarity. He is mostly seen as a flier for leagues that reward PIM and he should be treated accordingly. He can be started Fantasy Week 13 (Dec. 29-Jan. 4).
News: The Rocky Mountain News reports that Avalanche D Ruslan Salei left Sunday's loss to the Panthers after he slammed hard into the end boards.
Analysis: Salei has never been an exceptional offensive player, so to expect a lot of points is reaching. Salei is capable of 20-plus assists, but is still best left for the deepest of Fantasy leagues and possible flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM or short-handed stats when healthy. Do not start him in Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 22-28).
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche D Ruslan Salei was a healthy scratch in Philadelphia Tuesday in order for the Avalanche to put D Daniel Tjarnqvist in the lineup, but Salei is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay. "I hate the word 'bench' because we have seven 'D' who are in the NHL," Avalanche coach Tony Granato said. "So you have to pick somebody to sit out, and I wanted to get Daniel in there. I didn't want him going a month and a half in the stands. That was the decision I made, that 'Rusty' would be out. 'Rusty' is a big part of our team, and he's going to play. He's going to play a big part in our team."
Analysis: Salei has not scored on 45 shots this season and has just eight points in 30 games. He has never been an exceptional offensive player, so to expect a lot of points is reaching. Salei is capable of 20-plus assists, but is still best left for the deepest of Fantasy leagues and possible flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM or short-handed stats.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 in 22:46 of ice time Saturday against the Oilers. It was his first point in 12 games.
Analysis: Salei is averaging just under 20 minutes per game as he looks for 30 points for a third straight season. Salei is in his first full season with Colorado after coming over in a deadline deal last seasom from Florida. Salei has decent offensive potential, but remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei didn't have a point in 19:53 of ice time and finished at plus-1 during Monday's 4-3 win against the Kings. Salei has two assists in the first six games and plus-3 rating.
Analysis: Salei is averaging just under 20 minutes per game as he looks for 30 points for a third straight season. Salei is in his first full season with Colorado after coming over in a deadline deal last seasom from Florida. Salei has decent offensive potential, but remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Sunday's game against the Wild. Salei scored his sixth goal of the season on a slap shot at 11:59 of the second period. He has two goals and one assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Salei has enjoyed his time in Colorado since coming over from Florida in a deadline deal. He had just three goals in 65 games with the Panthers, but has scored three times in 14 games with the Avalanche. Salei has gained a little more Fantasy value with the Avs, but is still just a low-end option.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei returned to action on Thursday and had one assist in the 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers. It was feared Salei had a broken orbital bone, but that is not the case.
Analysis: Salei picked upo his first point in five games. He has some value as a low-end starting defenseman in deeper formats.
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei does not have a broken orbital bone as previously feared, reports the Rocky Mountain News, and the recent acquisition could return to action Thursday night against the Oilers.
Analysis: Salei hasn't produced a point in his last four games, but he does have some value as a low-end starting defenseman in deeper formats. He might still play two games this week, and should be fine for Fantasy Week 25 (Mar. 17-23).
News: Colorado D Jordan Leopold (head) and Ruslan Salei (eye) missed the final two periods of Sunday's game against the Stars with injuries. Leopold played for just 2:49 and didn't record a point, while Salei played for six minutes and didn't have a point.
Analysis: Salei doesn't have a point in his last four games after opening his Colorado career with one goal and two assists in his first two games. Treat Salei as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy defenseman and someone to use in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes when healthy. He's an injury-risk start for Fantasy Week 24 (March 10-16).
News: Avalanche D Ruslan Salei scored his first goal with Colorado and also picked up an assist during Saturday's game against the Kings. Salei scored at 10:33 of the second period on a slap shot. He has the one goal, two assists and a plus-4 rating in two games since being acquired from Florida.
Analysis: The Avs were hoping a deal for Salei would help shore up their defense and so far, so good. At this rate, he will easily eclipse his career-high 32 points which he set last season. Treat Salei as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy defenseman and someone to use in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News: Defenseman Ruslan Salei made a big impact in his debut for the Avalanche on Wednesday as he assisted on Joe Sakic's game-tying goal with 14.7 seconds left in a 3-2 shootout victory.
Analysis: Salei isn't known for his offensive prowess, but he does have 21 assists this season. That's five short of his career best of 26 set last season. Continue to consider him a low-end Fantasy defenseman for now.
News: The NHL Network reports that the Florida Panthers have traded D Ruslan Salei to Colorado Avalanche for D Karlis Skrastins.
Analysis: Salei is a nice, physical defenseman who will certainly help the Avalanche in their push for a playoff spot. His Fantasy value doesn't increase too much with this move, so continue to consider him a low-end Fantasy defenseman for now.
News: Panthers D Ruslan Salei was called for a tripping penalty and two hooking penalties during Tuesday's game against the Penguins. When he wasn't getting in trouble, he helped setup Gregory Campbell's short-handed goal in the third period. He now has two assists in his last three games.
Analysis: Salei had a rough December with just one goal and three assists. His production has slowed down and he remains just a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Panthers D Ruslan Salei missed Saturday's practice but was in the lineup Sunday against the Flyers. He failed to record a point for the second straight game.
Analysis: Salei had a rough December with just one goal and three assists. His production has slowed down and he remains just a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News: Panthers D Ruslan Salei tallied two assists and a plus-1 rating during Friday's game against the Islanders. He now has four assists in his last four games and 10 this season.
Analysis: Salei posted a career-high 26 assists and 32 points last season. He is already on track to outproduce those numbers and is settling in as one of the top defenders for the Panthers. He also is one of their top enforcers. He remains a low-end Fantasy option and someone to use in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News: Panthers D Ruslan Salei failed to record a point and finished plus-1 during 20:57 of ice time during Friday's game against the Thrashers. Salei did spent two minutes in the penalty box, which brings his season total to 18 minutes.
Analysis: Salei posted two assists on Monday against the Lightning, but that has been his only points in his last 12 games. Salei posted a career-high 32 points last season, his first with Florida, and has five in 16 games this season. He will likely finish around 30 points again and rack up a lot of penalty minutes. Consider him a low-end Fantasy defender at this time.
News: The Panthers used Jay Bouwmeester and Bryan Allen together, as well as Ruslan Salei and Branislav Mezei, and finally Mike Van Ryn and Cory Murphy on the third defensive line. Noah Welch was the odd man out at the Rangers Thursday.
Analysis: Murphy and Salei are better as No. 3 or 4 defensemen. Van Ryn is better in leagues that reward penalty minutes. Mezei has little Fantasy value in most formats.
News: Jay Bouwmeester, Ruslan Salei and Stephen Weiss each picked up two assists in Thursday's win over the Capitals.
Analysis: Salei has managed four assists over the past three games and might be re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. We need a larger sample of games before we give the green light, however.
News: Ruslan Salei has just one assist and a minus-4 rating over the past 15 games heading into the All-Star break.
Analysis: Overall, Salei has had a decent season for the Panthers, posting a career-high 24 points through 50 games. However, rough patches such as this recent run are to be expected. He is only worth a look in larger Fantasy formats at this time.
News: Ruslan Salei picked up an assist in 25:23 of ice time in Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Salei ended a 12-game scoreless drought with the point. He remains useful only as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy defenseman until he can start to get back on track.
News: Panthers D Ruslan Salei has not had a goal in 12 games. He does have 18 assists on the season, but also has a nasty minus-9 rating.
Analysis: Salei just needs one more assist to set a new career-high in that catergory. He remains a useful Fantasy defender in larger leagues.
News: Ruslan Salei is fourth on the Panthers in scoring with four goals and 20 points and that total is good enough to lead all Florida defenseman by seven.
Analysis: Salei has a goal and five points over his past four games to follow up a four-game scoreless streak. It looks like he is on another successful run, so he should be starting in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Ruslan Salei picked up two assists and plus-1 rating in 24:32 of ice time in Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Salei broke a four-game scoreless stretch with the two helpers. He has one goal and seven points over the past 10 games and remains a decent No. 4 or 5 Fantasy defenseman.
News: Ruslan Salei has been rolling right along, posting two goals and eight points in the past 10 games. However, he has a minus-9 rating in the past six games.
Analysis: Salei is a solid Fantasy option in all larger leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Joel Kwiatkowski, Branislav Mezei, Steve Montador and Ruslan Salei were each scoreless in Florida's 2-1 loss against San Jose on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Of the four defensemen mentioned, only Salei has any Fantasy appeal. He is a decent option in all larger leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: All six of Florida's active defensemen, Bryan Allen, Jay Bouwmeester, Ric Jackman, Branislav Mezei, Ruslan Salei and Mike Van Ryn went scoreless in Monday's game at Toronto.
Analysis: Bouwmeester and Van Ryn are worth using as No. 4 or 5 Fantasy defensemen in all Fantasy leagues, while Allen and Salei are decent in leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Ruslan Salei signed a four-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Monday. "[Salei's] very consistent, he knows the game well and plays hard minutes," general manager Mike Keenan told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "In other words, he's often playing against the best competitors the other team has. He can play a lot of minutes and in a lot of different situations."
Analysis: Salei is a steady defenseman who has more value to his real team than to a Fantasy squad. He is only worth using in larger Fantasy leagues which reward penalty minutes.
News: Ruslan Salei was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in Wednesday's game at Detroit with one shot on goal in 23:21 of ice time.
Analysis: Salei has four assists over the past 24 games. He is only worth using in the largest of Fantasy leagues which reward penalty minutes until he starts producing more consistently.
News: Ruslan Salei was finally able to open his right eye Monday ater getting hit by a puck according to the Los Angeles Times.Analysis: Salei is targeting a Saturday return against San Jose, but larger leagues should keep him reserved for a while longer.
News: Ruslan Salei was scoreless in Monday's game against Los Angeles with a plus-1 rating in 22:20 of ice time.
Analysis: Salei has picked up just one assist in the past 11 games and a plus-4 rating. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can get back on track.
News: Ruslan Salei was scoreless in Saturday's game against the Thrashers, but he logged a team-high of 23:39 in ice time.
Analysis: Salei has five assists over the past seven games, but he is only worth using in larger Fantasy leagues which reward penalty minutes.
News: The Mighty Ducks have re-signed Ruslan Salei to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
Analysis: Salei posted four goals and 11 assists in 82 games with the Ducks in 2003-04. He is only worth adding in larger Fantasy leagues which reward PIM.
News: Ruslan Salei re-signed with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on Monday. The contract is for one season.
Analysis: Salei is only worth using in Fantasy leagues which reward PIM.
News: Salei (back) did not play Wednesday. He is questionable for Friday's game against Colorado. He is only useful in leagues which reward PIM.
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News: Salei (back) skated after practice on Tuesday. According to the Los Angeles Times, he might play Sunday. He has missed the past 10 games due to a bulging disk in his back. He is best used in leagues which reward PIM.
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News: Salei (back) is out at least a week. General manager Bryan Murray told the Los Angeles Times that Salei will miss the "next few games" with a bulging disk in his back. Keep him reserved.
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News: Salei missed Friday's game due to a strained lower back. He is questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit. He has no Fantasy appeal.
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News: Salei (strained oblique) missed Thursday's game in Los Angeles. According to the Orange County Register, he is questionable for Sunday's game against Phoenix. Salei has no Fantasy value.
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News: Salei (strained oblique) continues to show improvement. He told the Orange County Register he hopes to return Thursday in Los Angeles or Sunday against Phoenix. Salei has no Fantasy value.
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News: Salei (strained oblique) missed Wednesday's game against Washington. The Orange County Register reports that he skated on his own and reported improvement, but there remains no timetable for his return to the lineup. Salei is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Salei (back, abdominal) skated on his own Monday but didn't practice. According to the Los Angeles Times, he was re-examined by the Mighty Ducks team doctor Sunday, but there remains no timetable for his return. Salei has no Fantasy value.
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News: Salei missed Wednesday's game in Buffalo with back and abdominal injuries. It was the third time in four games he has sat out. The Orange County Register reports that he is "unlikely" to play Friday in Chicago. Salei has no Fantasy value.
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News: Salei returned from back spasms Tuesday in Detroit. However, he aggravated the injury late in the first period. Salei is day to day, but is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Salei left Wednesday's game against Phoenix in the second period. He suffered a bruised elbow and back spasms, and is day to day. Salei is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Salei will not play during the preliminary round of the Olympics for his native Belarus, meaning he will still be available to play for the Mighty Ducks next week. He's safe to use in the short week as a result, but is a marginal Fantasy player to begin with.
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News: Salei returned to the lineup Sunday against Vancouver after suffering a bruised left knee on Thursday. Don't add him to your active Fantasy roster.
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News: Salei suffered a bruised left knee during the second period of Thursday's game in Los Angeles. He is listed as day to day, but shouldn't be on any Fantasy rosters in the first place.
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News: Salei, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on August 31, is scheduled to make his preseason debut on Sunday. He’s still not a recommended Fantasy defenseman for your draft this season.
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News: Salei, out since Jan. 17 due to a concussion, is expected to return to action Friday in Ottawa. Despite this news, don't bother adding him this late in the year.
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News: Salei, who has been out two months due to post-concussion syndrome, will travel with the Mighty Ducks for their upcoming eight-game road trip. If all goes well, he could be ready to return to action Friday in Ottawa. Despite this news, Salei remains far too risky to be worth counting on in any Fantasy league at this stage of the season.
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News: Salei missed his second straight game on Wednesday with symptoms that sound like post-concussion syndrome. He may miss a few more games, so keep him on your bench for the upcoming week.
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News: Salei missed Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with a back injury. He is listed as day to day and probably should be kept on your bench for this week.
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News: The Mighty Ducks expect to have Salei back on the ice for Saturday's game in Colorado. He has missed six games with a badly bruised left foot, suffered when he was hit by a shot during an October 21 game.
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News: Salei, who is suffering from a bruised foot, practiced with the team yesterday but is unlikely to play tonight against Vancouver. He is feeling better but will not return to the ice until the swelling has subsided.
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News: Salei took a slap shot off his boot Saturday against Philadelphia, and hasn't been able to skate since. He will likely be out a few more days, until the pain subsides.
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News: Even though Salei is back from his suspension, Craig Hartsburg has decided to keep the blueline tandem of Oleg Tverdovsky and Pavel Trnka together. Trnka has been more responsible on defense this season and has allowed the more freewheeling Tverdovsky to join the attack.
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News: Salei will miss most of October after the NHL suspended him for 10 games for his hit that sidelined Dallas' Mike Modano indefinitely. Salei cross-checked Modano face first into the boards during the second period of Saturday's game. Modano sustained injuries to his head, face and neck. Tests to determine when Modano will return were scheduled for today.
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