News: Senators C Randy Robitaille scored a goal and added an assist during Thursday's game against the Lightning. He also finished at plus-2. Robitaille scored on a tip-in at 1:39 of the third period. It was his second goal in five games and his second assist in three games. It was his fourth multi-point game of the season.
Analysis: Robitaille can be found on either one of the Senators' top two lines while Dany Heatley is out with a shoulder injury. He hasn't been a great offensive force all season, so until he really starts rolling, consider him a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Senators C Randy Robitaille tallied an assist and finished at even during Sunday's game against the Flyers. He now has just one goal and one assist in his last six games.
Analysis: Robitaille is skating on the top line with Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson now that Dany Heatley is on injured reserve, but if he doesn't pick up his scoring pace, don't be surprised if he gets bumped from the top line soon. He is still a low-end Fantasy flier.
News:The Sports Xchange reports in their quest for secondary scoring, the Senators signed free agent Randy Robitaille in the offseason. Against the Lightning Saturday, Robitaille picked up two goals for the the third time this season. The only problem is, those games are the only time he has scored at all. "He's been all right," coach John Paddock said of Robitaille. "But he needs to be better than all right."
Analysis: Robitaille (flu) returned to action Friday against the Sabres after missing Tuesday's game against the Capitals. Robitaille does have four points (2 G, 2 A) in his last four games, but is merely a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News: Senators C Randy Robitaille (flu) returned to action Friday against the Sabres after missing Tuesday's game against the Capitals. Robitaille managed an assist and finished at minus-1 in 14:21 of ice time.
Analysis: Robitaille has three assists in his last seven games and 12 on the season. He also has four goals. He plays on the lower lines for the Senators and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Senators C Randy Robitaille was replaced by Cody Bass in the lineup Tuesday against the Capitals because he was out with the flu.
Analysis: Robitaille has two assists in his last six games and 11 on the season. He also has four goals. He plays on the lower lines for the Senators and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: RW Randy Robitaille had two goals in a team-high six shots on goal Wednesday against Florida. He had only 23 shots in 17 games entering the night.
Analysis: Robitaille is still more valuable to the Senators than he is to Fantasy owners and should only be used in the deepest of Fantasy leagues as a reserve at this time.
News: Senators C Mike Fisher and LW Randy Robitaille (hand) both wound up minus-four Saturday night against the Flyers. "We're not supporting each other enough," Fisher said. "We're giving up too much defensively. There's no need to panic. We've faced this many times before."
Analysis: Robitaille is more valuable to the Senators than he is to Fantasy owners and should only be used in the deepest of Fantasy leagues as a reserve at this time.
News: Senators C Randy Robitaille (hand) was unable to play in Thursday's game vs. Pittsburgh. He remains day to day.
Analysis: Robitaille is more valuable to the Senators than he is to Fantasy owners and should only be used in the deepest of Fantasy leagues as a reserve at this time.
News: Senators forward Randy Robitaille didn't play at Buffalo Wednesday because of a bruised left hand.
Analysis: Robitaille is more valuable to the Senators than he is to Fantasy owners and should only be used in the deepest of Fantasy leagues as a reserve at this time.
News: C Randy Robitaille left Monday's game at Montreal early in the second period after being hit in the hand with a shot.
Analysis: Robitaille is more valuable to the Senators than he is to Fantasy owners and should only be used in the deepest of Fantasy leagues as a reserve at this time.
News: Senators C Randy Robitaille (facial) was able to play Saturday against the Bruins after leaving Thursday's game against the Thrashers. He did not record a point and finished with a minus-1 rating in 12:55 of ice time.
Analysis: Robitaille is more valuable to the Senators than he is to Fantasy owners and should only be used in the deepest of Fantasy leagues as a reserve at this time.
News: Randy Robitaille scored his first two goals for Ottawa before leaving with an injury in the Senators' 6-4 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday. Robitaille, signed as a free agent earlier this month, scored twice to stake Ottawa to a 2-0 lead early in the second period, but was hit by Thrashers defenseman Garnet Exelby and didn't return. A team spokesman said he suffered facial contusions and it wasn't known if he would miss any more time.
Analysis: Robitaille was playing on the Senators' top line along with Daniel Alfredsson and Dany Heatley as a result of a groin injury to Jason Spezza, who is also day-to-day. It didn't take Robitaille long to make the most of the opportunity. At the 1:48 mark of the first period, the journeyman center, signed as a free agent on Oct. 16, took a pass from Alfredsson and beat Johan Hedberg with a low shot for his first goal as a Senator and first since March 24, while with the New York Islanders. Robitaille won't be skating on the top line when Spezza returns and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier. He is day-to-day.
News: Robitaille made his Ottawa debut in Thursday's game against the Canadiens after signing a one-year deal Tuesday. He was scoreless with one shot on goal in 9:29 of ice time.
Analysis: In 14 games with Yaroslavl Lokomotiv this season, Robitaille had three goals and six assists. He has 227 points (74-153) and 183 penalty minutes in 463 career games with Boston, Nashville, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, New York Islanders, Minnesota, Atlanta and Philadelphia. He is still only worth using in the largest of Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Veteran forward Randy Robitaille signed a one-year contract Tuesday with the Ottawa Senators, the ninth team of his career. The 32-year-old Robitaille, released from his Russian team, must clear NHL waivers by Wednesday before officially joining the Senators. "He's a veteran hockey player and a local guy," said general manager Bryan Murray. "We know that he can play in this league and provide depth."
Analysis: In 14 games with Yaroslavl Lokomotiv this season, Robitaille had three goals and six assists. He has 227 points (74-153) and 183 penalty minutes in 463 career games with Boston, Nashville, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, New York Islanders, Minnesota, Atlanta and Philadelphia. He is still only worth using in the largest of Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Randy Robitaille picked up two assists with a plus-1 rating and three shots on goal in 15:58 of ice time in Tuesday's game against New Jersey.
Analysis: Robitaille has managed a goal and four points over the past five games. He is still only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy formats at this point.
News: RW Trent Hunter, C Randy Robitaille and C Mike Sillinger were all scoreless in Tuesday's game at N.Y. Rangers.
Analysis: Robitaille saw his modest three-game points streak snapped, but he still has two goals and 10 points over the past nine games. He is worth a look as a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Randy Robitaille picked up three helpers in 15:22 of ice time in Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Robitaille has managed two goals, six assists and a plus-4 rating over the past six games. Despite this recent hot streak, he remains useful only in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Randy Robitaille picked up three assists with a plus-3 rating in 17:30 of ice time in Monday's game against the Penguins.
Analysis: Despite the solid game, Robitaille remains useful only in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Robitaille scored a pair of goals with a plus-2 rating and five shots on goal in 15:39 of ice time in Thursday's game against the Bruins.
Analysis: Robitaille ended a six-game scoreless drought with the outburst. He remains useful only in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Randy Robitaille scored with 3:09 left in regulation to help rally the New York Islanders to a 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Robitaille picked off a clearing attempt on the left side and launched a 45-foot slap shot that got past a screened Ryan Miller to give the Islanders their first win at home since Dec. 26.
Analysis: Robitaille has seven goals and 21 points in 44 games this season. He remains a fringe Fantasy player at best.
News: The Philadelphia Flyers traded Randy Robitaille and a fifth-round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft to the New York Islanders on Wednesday for Mike York.
Analysis: Robitaille managed five goals and 17 points in 28 games for Philadelphia. He remains a fringe Fantasy player with his move to the Island.
News: Flyers C Randy Robitaille (knee) returned to action on Saturday after missing a week of play with a sprained knee. He scored twice against the Sabres and finished with a plus-1 rating.
Analysis: Robitaille isn't a very strong Fantasy option, but he could be used as a No. 4 or No. 5 center in very deep leagues.
News: Flyers C Randy Robitaille will be sidelined 7-to-10 days after he sprained his left knee and ankle against Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Analysis: Robitaille has one goal and four assists on the season. He is not a strong Fantasy option, but if you do use him, keep him reserved for at least the next Fantasy scoring period.
News: Randy Robitaille posted career highs across the board, managing 12 goals, 28 assists and 40 points despite playing in just 67 games for the Wild. He also finished with a minus-5 rating.
Analysis: Robitaille has posted 77 points over the past two seasons after posting just 110 in parts of seven seasons in the NHL from 1996-2003. Don't consider him as a keeper prospect, but remember him on Draft Day in the later rounds when filling out a roster.
News: Robitaille is battling a sprained medial collateral ligament and he was unable to play in Sunday's game against the Red Wings.
Analysis: Robitaille's status is uncertain. When healthy, he has minimal Fantasy appeal in all formats.
News: Robitaille has already has a career-high 12 goals to go along with 22 assists and a minus-1 rating through 54 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Robitaille, who posted a career-high 37 points in 2003-04 with the Thrashers and he is on pace for a career-high 31 assists and 47 points.
News: Robitaille gave Minnesota a 1-0 lead at San Jose Thursday with 17:57 remaining in the first period, punching in his own rebound for his 12th goal of the year.
Analysis: That goal was Robitaille's only shot on goal, so don't invest heavily in him. He's got three points (1G, 2A) in his past five games.
News: Robitaille picked up a pair of helpers in Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs with a plus-1 rating in 17:38 of ice time.
Analysis: Who would have ever believed that halfway through the season, Randy would be the more useful Robitaille in Fantasy leagues? He has 26 points to 13 by Luc of the Kings.
News: Randy Robitaille had an assist in 14:56 of ice time against the Canadiens on Saturday.
Analysis: Robitaille has three points (1 G, 2 A) in his past four games, but his Fantasy value remains minimal.
News: Robitaille (groin) was able to play in Tuesday's game at Calgary. He was scoreless in 14:39 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Robitaille back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues despite the scoreless performance.
News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Robitaille was unable to practice due to a groin injury.
Analysis: Robitaille is considered day to day. He is expected to be on ice Tuesday at Calgary.
News: Randy Robitaille (knee) was activated from injured reserve on Tuesday.
Analysis: Robitaille is only worth using as a reserve in most larger Fantasy laegues.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Robitaille suffered a sprained knee in Thursday's game and is expected to miss at least two weeks.
Analysis: Keep Robitaille reserved in larger Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Robitaille, the trivia answer to who ended Brian Boucher's NHL-record 332:01 scoreless streak, scored in his second straight game on Wednesday against Montreal.
Analysis: Robitaille is still best used as a reserve in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Randy Robitaille responded well to his recent promotion. He was moved up to the top line, replacing the injured Marc Savard (ankle surgery). He scored a goal and added two assists Tuesday at Buffalo.
Analysis: Robitaille is worth adding to a Fantasy roster in larger leagues while playing on the top line with Ilya Kovalchuk.
News: Robitaille scored a goal in his debut with the Islanders Tuesday. Despite the offensive production, he is best used as a reserve in larger leagues.
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News: Robitaille was traded to the New York Islanders on Sunday. Pittsburgh receives a fifth round draft pick in 2003. Robitaille has minimal Fantasy value.
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News: Robitaille missed Saturday's game against the Islanders with a shoulder injury. His status is day to day, but he has minimal Fantasy value.
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News: Robitaille returned from an ankle injury Friday in Buffalo. He had an assist in the game, but is still only useful as a Fantasy reserve in a larger league.
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News: Robitaille (twisted ankle) sat out Tuesday's workout as a precaution. He told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette he plans to skate Wednesday and believes he can play against Philadelphia if needed. Robitaille, a healthy scratch on occasion even before the injury, has very little value in Fantasy leagues.
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News: Robitaille left Monday's practice after his ankle injury flared up. Penguins coach Rick Kehoe told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that preliminary reports said the injury is not serious, and Robitaille is day to day. He is still only useful as a Fantasy reserve in a deeper league.
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News: Robitaille was moved up to the second line Monday in Montreal. He skated with Alexandre Daigle and Aleksey Morozov after looking strong in his return from a cracked ankle on Saturday. Despite this promotion, Robitaille won't be worth adding to a Fantasy roster until he assures he gets this role permanently and starts racking up decent offensive statistics.
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News: Robitaille returned from a cracked ankle Saturday against the Islanders. He was scoreless in the game, however, and is better left as a Fantasy reserve in a larger league.
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News: Robitaille (ankle) practiced for the second straight day Tuesday. However, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that he probably won't play Thursday in Minnesota. Robitaille remains day to day, and you should keep him reserved until he can get in a few games to show he's back to full health.
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News: Robitaille (fractured ankle) returned to practice Monday. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that he is not optimistic he will be able to play Thursday in Minnesota. Keep Robitaille reserved for now.
Analysis:
News: Robitaille (ankle) should be ready to return Thursday in Minnesota. He is still not a productive enough scorer to warrant starting in a Fantasy league this week.
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News: Robitaille (ankle) plans to try skating on Monday. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he hopes to be ready to play as early as Nov. 14 in Minnesota. Because Robitaille is likely to miss part of the upcoming week, you should keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
Analysis:
News: Robitaille (ankle) is likely out at least one more week. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he has targeted the Nov. 14 game in Minnesota as his return date. Robitaille should be kept reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he gets into a few games once healthy.
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News: Robitaille (ankle) might return Wednesday in Florida. However, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that he was disappointed with how the ankle felt over the weekend. Robitaille is a risky Fantasy starter for this week.
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News: Robitaille (fractured ankle) has not been cleared to resumed skating. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, X-rays showed some healing in the joint, but he still won't be allowed to return to the ice until Sunday or Monday. Robitaille is likely out until Nov. 6 in Florida, so keep him reserved for at least the next week.
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News: Robitaille is awaiting X-ray results on his ankle's hairline fracture. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that if the X-rays reveal sufficient healing, team doctors might allow him to play as early as Wednesday in Ottawa. Robitaille is a marginal Fantasy starter in a deeper league when healthy, but let him play a few games first to get back to full speed.
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News: Robitaille (broken ankle) hopes to return Saturday against Tampa Bay. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that he will undergo another X-ray Monday to detect healing in his cracked left ankle. If all goes well, Robitaille will be cleared to resume practicing. It's a good idea to keep him reserved for this week since he'd play one game at most, and even that is no guarantee.
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News: Robitaille will miss at least one week with a broken foot. He suffered the injury in Saturday's game against Tampa Bay. Robitaille has minimal Fantasy value even when healthy.
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News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Robitaille looks likely to center the line of Alexei Kovalev and Alexandre Daigle to begin the regular season. That suggests that the Penguins believe Robitaille can contribute heavily on offense, so monitor his progress early in the season -- he might be worth a pickup if he starts strong.
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News: The Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday claimed Robitaille off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings. Robitaille, 26, had four goals, three assists and a minus-9 rating in 18 games for the Kings this season, missing 12 contests with a separated shoulder.
Analysis:
News: The Kings learned Tuesday that Robitaille will be out for up to six weeks due to a separated left shoulder. He suffered the injury during Monday's game against Calgary. Drop Robitaille, who is not to be confused with unrelated Luc, if he was on your roster.
Analysis:
News: After missing out on Luc Robitaille, the Los Angeles Kings signed unrelated Randy to a one-year contract. Robitaille had nine goals and 17 assists for Nashville last season, and is not a big-impact Fantasy player.
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