News:Marian Hossa scored in the second period to tie Tuesday's Game 1 with the Wild at one as the Blackhawks went on to win 2-1 in the first round of the playoffs.
Analysis: It was the 37th goal for Marian Hossa in his career in the postseason. For Hossa he is looking for a long run especially after his playoff time was cut short last season when he suffered a concussion against Phoenix. If Game 1 is any indication, goals might be coming at a premium as the Wild are going to try to keep the score low.
News:Marian Hossa will not play in Saturday's game against the Blues, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Jeremy Rutherford reports.
Analysis: The Blackhawks have nothing to play for in Saturday's regular season finale and will rest a number of key players, including Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane, and Jonathan Toews.
News:Marian Hossa potted the game-winning goal Friday night in the Blackhawks' 5-4 overtime victory over the Predators.
Analysis: Friday night's goal was a score in three-straight games for Marian Hossa. His 17 goals are better proportionally this season while his assists, 12, are down in 36 games so far in 2013. In 81 games skated in the 2011-12 season, Hossa registered 29 goals and 48 assists, his best mark since the 2006-07 season where he collected 100 points.
News:Marian Hossa scored an empty-net goal and had two assists against the Stars on Monday. He also was a plus-3 and had four shots on goal.
Analysis:Marian Hossa has 16 goals and 28 points in 35 games and is a plus-17 on the season.
News:Marian Hossa, who sat six games due to an upper-body injury, returned to the ice for the Blackhawks in a loss to the Blues, logging zero points and a plus-two rating over 21:14.
Analysis:Marian Hossa has 23 points, along with 13 goals and a plus-13 rating over 29 games with the Blackhawks so far this year.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) will play Thursday against the Blues, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: He's slated to come off IR before then after missing six games, but while the Hawks will welcome Marian Hossa back Thursday, Patrick Sharp will remain sidelined for that contest.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) said that the chances are good that he will play Thursday against the Blues.
Analysis: We'll track his status as Thursday's game approaches, but it sounds very much like Marian Hossa is poised to see his first game action since March 18.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) won't play Monday against the Preds.
Analysis:Marian Hossa appears to be getting close to a return, but we won't see him back in the Chicago lineup before Thursday's game against the Blues.
Hawks' Hossa: Status To Be Determined Monday Morning
News: The Blackhawks will decide whether Marian Hossa (upper body) skates Monday against Nashville on Monday morning, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Including the Red Wings game on Sunday, Marian Hossa has missed the last five games, including Friday's loss to the Ducks. Having Hossa in the lineup is a big plus for the Blackhawks. Of the three losses to Anaheim, Hossa has missed two of the contests.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Red Wings.
Analysis:Marian Hossa is nearing a return, but it won't come Sunday. He is essentially day-to-day at this point, after getting in a full practice Saturday afternoon.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa is nearing a return and has not been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Red Wings. He was recently placed on injured reserve, retroactive to March 19.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to March 19, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
Analysis: Rosen said the move is just a technicality, and not to read into it. It seems the Blackhawks just wanted to free up a roster spot. Marian Hossa will be eligible for activation at any time, but it's unclear when he'll return to action.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) won't play Friday against the Ducks, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.
Analysis: Referring to both Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp, coach Joel Quenneville noted that the team wants to make sure that the duo are "more than ready" before they return to action.
News: Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago doesn't expect Marian Hossa (upper body) to play Friday against the Ducks.
Analysis:Marian Hossa was on the ice Thursday in a non-contact jersey, but he didn't participate in line rushes or drills, suggesting that he's not quite ready to return to action.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Flames, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis: Looking ahead, consider Marian Hossa day-to-day as Friday's game against the Ducks approaches.
Hawks' Hossa (Upper Body) Out Monday, Doubtful Tuesday
News:Marian Hossa, who will miss Monday's game against the Kings because of an upper-body injury, is 'doubtful' for Tuesday against the Flames, but Hawks' coach Joel Quenneville told the Chicago Tribune that he is 'hopeful' that Hossa will return this weekend.
Analysis: If he misses Tuesday's game, it will be three games that he will have missed, a far cry from when Quenneville said that he did not think it was serious. Sources say that it is a shoulder injury.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) won't play Monday against the Kings, according to ESPNChicago.com.
Analysis: There's no indication yet as to whether or not Marian Hossa has a chance to suit up Tuesday against Calgary, but given that he's already been ruled out for Monday, we suspect that he's pretty iffy for that contest as well.
News:Marian Hossa, who missed the Blackhawks' last game with an upper-body injury, did not practice Sunday and is unlikely to play Monday against Los Angeles, according to ESPNChicago.com.
Analysis: The Blackhawks do have four games next week, so if Marian Hossa can rally there's a shot he's still useable for weekly lineups. However, two of those games are Monday and Tuesday, so unless you hear better news in the next 24 hours you may have to be prepared to sit Hossa down for the weekly period.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) probably won't play Monday against the Kings, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.
Analysis: On the plus side, Marian Hossa is expected to resume practicing with the team, which at least denotes some progress toward his return to action.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) will not play Wednesday against the Ducks, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.
Analysis: Coach Quennevillle indicated that Marian Hossa's injury is not considered serious, but it is troubling that this is the second time this season he's left a game with a mysterious upper body injury. Dan Carcillo will dress tonight in Hossa's place, but there's no word yet about which line he will skate on.
News:Marian Hossa left Monday's game against Colorado after the first period with an upper body injury.
Analysis: He will be re-evaluated Tuesday. The initial reports after his departure suggested that he might be able to return to Monday's game. Marian Hossa suffered the injury on a hit from Colorado defenseman Ryan O'Byrne. Patrick Kane took extra minutes and was double-shifted to replace Hossa in the lineup Monday.
News:Marian Hossa scored his 12th and 13th goals of the season on Saturday night in the Blackhawks' thrashing of the Stars.
Analysis:Marian Hossa, who had four shots on goal for the night, is ahead of last season's goal-scoring pace (29 in 81 games) over his first 27 games, while having chipped in 10 helpers and recorded a plus-11 rating in the process.
News:Marian Hossa registered an assist on one of Chicago's two goals in Friday's loss to Colorado in his first game since missing one contest with an upper-body injury.
Analysis: Anytime Marian Hossa is diagnosed with an upper-body injury there's cause for concern considering his concussion history, but Hossa appears to be back. Use him accordingly.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) will play Friday against the Avalanche, Tracey Myers of CSNChicago.com reports.
Analysis: It seems Marian Hossa's fine after missing Wednesday's game with an upper body injury. The 34-year-old indicated the ailment is not related to any injury he suffered last year.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) will travel to Denver with the Hawks, where the team plays the Avs on Friday, wgntv.com reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa was a late scratch from Wednesday's game, but the fact that he made the trip to Denver Thursday bodes well for his status for Friday night's contest.
News:Marian Hossa was scratched prior to Wednesday's game against Colorado with an upper body injury, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Coach Joel Quenneville said the injury is "nothing serious," though that of course is not as specific as Marian Hossa's owners would like him to be. Consider Hossa no worse than day-to-day for now, and hopefully some more forthright information will surface in the near future.
News:Marian Hossa (undisclosed) was an unannounced scratch for Wednesday's game against Colorado.
Analysis: No news has surfaced regarding why Marian Hossa wasn't out there for Wednesday's game, but we'll be on the lookout for an update.
News:Marian Hossa registered what was the game-winning goal in the Blackhawks' 5-3 victory over the Wild on Tuesday night and which was his 1,001 NHL game.
Analysis: In the 1,001 games Marian Hossa has scored 427 goals and collected 495 assists for 922 points with five NHL teams. It's unlikely that Hossa will ever match his 2006-07 season where he scored 43 goals and added 57 assists with Atlanta, but he is still a vital offensive force on the ice. Tuesday night's goal was his 10th of the season to go along with eight assists in 23 games.
News:Marian Hossa registered the game-winning goal in overtime in the 3-2 victory on Monday night over the Oilers.
Analysis: Outside of two goals against Vancouver on Feb. 19, Marian Hossa was in a slump in lighting the lamp with only one goal in a dozen games. Monday night's goal hopefully will start Hossa on another hot stretch. To start the condensed schedule, Hossa scored five goals in the first four games.
News:Marian Hossa (head) will play Friday against the Sharks, CSNChicago.com reports.
Analysis: After passing all the protocol that comes with head injuries like the one Marian Hossa suffered Tuesday, it's been determined he did not suffer a concussion. Hossa said he was "shaky" for a few minutes after the hit, but the 34-year-old was able to practice Thursday and take part in Friday's morning skate. Barring a setback in warmups, which seems unlikely given his post-injury activity, look for Hossa to be in action against San Jose.
News:Marian Hossa (head) said that "I should be ready to go, I feel good.".
Analysis: There is still an outside chance he could be scratched right before game-time but it seems a good bet he will be able to play on Friday against the Sharks. He has scored eight goals and added six assists this season in 16 games. The Blackhawks will be trying to set the record for most consecutive points to start a season in Friday's game.
News: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Marian Hossa (head) "could" play Friday against the Sharks.
Analysis: Quenneville added the a decision on that front won't be made until Friday, so consider the Hawks' talented winger day-to-day. Marian Hossa practiced on Thursday.
News:Marian Hossa (head) was at practice Thursday, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa appeared to fully participating in practice, which bodes well for his chances of being available for Friday's game against the Sharks.
News: The extent of Marian Hossa's head injury will be discussed Thursday, but if the one-game suspension to Canucks' Jannik Hansen (a forearm to the back of Hossa's head) is any indication, it doesn't appear Hossa will be out for a long-period of time, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: The sight of Marian Hossa on the ice after Hansen's hit Tuesday evoked memories of last April, when Hossa suffered a concussion after a hit by the Coyotes' Raffi Torres, who later was suspended 21 games. Hossa would not be cleared to play until mid-November after that hit, but this one seems less severe.
News:Marian Hossa had to be helped off the ice Tuesday after Vancouver winger Jannik Hansen hit him in the back of the head with his left forearm, the Associated Press reports. He did not return.
Analysis: We can't assume anything yet, but this is scary stuff considering Marian Hossa suffered a nasty concussion in last season's playoffs and wasn't cleared to play again until December. Hossa only ended up skating 13:11 in the game, though he did score two goals before departing.
News:Marian Hossa's tip-in with 2.3 seconds remaining sent Saturday's game at Calgary into overtime. The Blackhawks won it in a shootout, 3-2.
Analysis: He now has six markers to go with four assists in Chicago's nine games. As long as he and Patrick Kane stay healthy, this will be a very productive pairing.
News:Marian Hossa scored his NHL-leading fifth goal to give the Blackhawks' the overtime win over the Stars on Thursday.
Analysis: The season couldn't have started better for the Blackhawks. Marian Hossa looks fully healthy, Corey Crawford is playing great and Patrick Kane has played well after returning from rehab, all leading to them starting 4-0 to start the season.
News:Marian Hossa scored two goals and had five shots on nets versus the Blackhawks on Sunday.
Analysis:Marian Hossa already has four goals on the season, and any concerns about the concussion he suffered at the end of last season should clearly be gone.
News:Marian Hossa had two goals and an assist in Saturday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: The helper came on Patrick Kane's power-play goal in the first period, while Marian Hossa's second tally provided insurance in the third. All signs point to another campaign at something close to a point-per-game level of production for the talented winger.
News:Marian Hossa said he has recovered from his concussion and will be ready for Saturday's season opener against the King.
Analysis:Marian Hossa suffered the concussion on an illegal check from the Coyotes' Raffi Torres during the first round of the 2012 playoffs. After passing his concussion tests and not feeling any ill effects upon taking a hard hit from teammate Brandon Boling during practice, he'll be ready to see his usual ice time in the season opener.
News:Marian Hossa (concussion) was cleared by to play by team doctors, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: After a scary hit left him on a stretcher during last year's playoffs, Marian Hossa has finally been cleared to play again. Hossa has scored at least 20 goals in 12 of his 13 full NHL seasons, including breaking the 40-goal mark in three of them. If he can avoid the dreaded recurring concussion symptoms, Hossa is a perennial point machine for any fantasy team.
News:Marian Hossa (concussion) worked out Tuesday under the supervision of Blackhawks coaches, CSN Chicago reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa and other injured players are permitted to train with team staff and coaches during the lockout, allowing Hossa to get the workout in. Hossa was reportedly working out at a high level Tuesday, skating hard during drills for about an hour.
News:Marian Hossa (concussion) has been working out but has not skated during the offseason as of yet, CSN Chicago's Tracey Myers reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa says he's been feeling good during his workouts as he returns from a concussion, which he sustained following an illegal hit from the Coyotes' Raffi Torres during the playoffs. He's expected to be a full participant in training camp.
News:Marian Hossa, who suffered a concussion in the playoff series with the Coyotes, is expected to be ready for training camp, Blackhawks' general manager Stan Bowman told ABC7 in Chicago.
Analysis: Ironically after one of his healthiest seasons, Marian Hossa suffered a concussion in Game 3 of the series after being hit by Coyotes' Raffi Torres, that resulted in Torres getting a lengthy suspension. The loss of Hossa hurt the Blackhawks' offense severely in losing the series to Phoenix in six games. For the 2011-12 regular season Hossa skated in 81 games and collected 29 goals and 48 assists for 77 points, the most number of points since 2006-07 when he was with the Thrashers.
News:Marian Hossa, who is dealing with a suspected concussion, won't play Monday against the Coyotes, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: On the plus side, Marian Hossa visited the United Center Monday morning, and he's reportedly feeling much better. His status beyond Monday's Game 6 is cloudy, though the Hawks must of course avoid elimination for it to affect those in playoff pools.
News:Marian Hossa, who is dealing with a suspected concussion, won't play Monday against the Coyotes, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: On the plus side, Marian Hossa visited the United Center Monday morning, and he's reportedly feeling much better. His status beyond Monday's Game 6 is cloudy, though the Hawks must of course avoid elimination for it to affect those in playoff pools.
News:Marian Hossa (head) will not travel with the Blackhawks to Phoenix for Game 5 on Saturday, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa was released from the hospital on Tuesday following a hit from Raffi Torres in Game 3. Coach Joel Quenneville said there is nothing new to report on Hossa's condition, and it's highly unlikely he appears any more in the series, if not the rest of the playoffs entirely.
News:Marian Hossa has been ruled out for Game 4 against Phoenix on Thursday, the Blackhawks' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: This comes as no surprise, considering how hard Marian Hossa was hit by Rafi Torres on Tuesday night. The Blackhawks have not laid out a timetable for Hossa's return, but it would be a surprise if he returns before the end of the series.
News:Marian Hossa has been released from the hospital, according to the Chicago Tribune. He had been rushed there via ambulance after being rocked by a nasty Raffi Torres hit early in Tuesday's game.
Analysis:Marian Hossa would not speak to media and was able to get himself into a waiting car. He had been hit in the head by a charging Torres, potentially knocking the big winger out. There is plenty of speculation about the nature of Hossa's injury, including the likelihood of a concussion and the possibility of a broken jaw, but nothing is confirmed yet. Barring a miraculous recovery, we think he's done for this series and perhaps more.
News:Marian Hossa was stretchered off the ice and rushed to the hospital under police escort after an unpenalized charge from Phoenix's Raffi Torres, reports TSN.
Analysis: It was a scary moment. Torres hit Marian Hossa in the head, stopping Hossa in his tracks and sending him back onto the ice. The team trainer leaped over the boards to assist Hossa while the play continued, and emergency personnel and team doctors arrived immediately. In-game reports indicate the ambulance received a police escort, a sign that we are afraid to speculate on. God speed, Marian.
News:Marian Hossa was held without a point in Saturday's Game 2 win over the Coyotes, concluding the night with six shots on goal and three hits. He has yet to register a point in the first two contests of the series.
Analysis: He'll eventually shake the Phoenix defense and get on the board; he wasn't Chicago's leading regular-season scorer by accident.
News:Marian Hossa posted a goal and an assist in Tuesday's win over Columbus, giving him a seven-game points streak with two goals and seven assists over that span.
Analysis:Marian Hossa's excellent season continues and he is just one tally away from hitting 30 goals for the first time since the 2008-09 season. There's little reason to think his numbers will slide with the season coming to a close.
News:Marian Hossa will try to end his six-game pointless streak Tuesday against the Predators.
Analysis: The Predators might just be the trick for Marian Hossa. The last time he scored a goal was eight games ago, and that came Jan. 21, when he lit the lamp twice against Nashville. Hossa has five goals and nine assists in 25 games against the Predators.
Hossa Snaps Six-Game Pointless Streak With 21st Goal Tuesday
News:Marian Hossa bagged his 21st goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss at Nashville.
Analysis:Marian Hossa had gone six games without a point as he seems to be suffering nearly as badly as the team overall. However, with 21 goals and 54 points in 56 games, Hossa is enjoying his best season since 2008-09.
News:Marian Hossa scored two goals Saturday to extend his current point streak to eight games (three goals, seven assists). The points moved him into a three-way tie for second on the NHL scoring list with 52 points.
Analysis:Marian Hossa, Henrik Sedin and Steven Stamkos are knotted up behind Evgeni Malkin on the scoring list. Hossa is on pace for his best offensive season since 2006-07 in Atlanta and could be tapped for an ever greater leadership role if Jonathan Toews' injury is serious. Enjoy the ride.
News:Marian Hossa tallied two assists Sunday against Detroit. He now has 44 points n 41 games.
Analysis:Marian Hossa has 17 goals and 27 assists, and he is a plus-20 as well. His 44 points put him in the top 10 in scoring in the NHL.
News:Marian Hossa notched a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over Columbus, extending a points streak to eight games.
Analysis:Marian Hossa is enjoying his best season in several years and has truly been a force in December with 16 points in 11 games. Expect the numbers to continue for Hossa, whose plus-22 is one of the tops in the NHL. If Hossa has burned you in the past, now is a good time to consider moving him, as his value is quite high.
News:Marian Hossa stretched his current point streak to six games and 11 points with an assist in Tuesday's loss to the Penguins.
Analysis: He is a dominating force on the ice and now sits firmly in the middle of the top 10 scorers in the league. You know what to do.
News:Marian Hossa lit the lamp and added an assist Sunday against Calgary. He now has 36 points in 32 games.
Analysis:Marian Hossa has been great all season, and he certainly isn't slowing down. He has 10 points in his last five games. People talk about Toews and the great season he's having, but don't forget about Hossa.
News:Marian Hossa scored the game-winner in the Blackhawks' 4-1 victory over the Ducks on Friday night.
Analysis:Marian Hossa has registered at least a point in fourth straight games and three goals and five assists in that stretch. After Friday's game he has 14 goals and 20 assists for the 2011-12 season. If Hossa stays healthy, he could log his best season since 2006-07 when he totaled 100 points for the Thrashers.
News:Marian Hossa tallied two helpers Sunday in an overtime win against San Jose. He also led the team with six shots on net.
Analysis:Marian Hossa now has 19 assists and 31 points in 29 games, and his 110 shots on goal is among the league's best totals. A healthy Hossa is one of the best players in the NHL.
News:Marian Hossa factored in all three of Chicago's goals in Thursday's OT win over the Isles, scoring the first goal on the power play and assisting on the other two.
Analysis: That's five points in the last three games for Marian Hossa, who'd endured a bit of a cold streak before that, managing only an assist over five contests. As long as he can stay on the ice -- so far, so good, we say with our fingers crossed -- he's a point-per-game threat on a very talented Chicago team.
News:Marian Hossa scored two special-teams goals -- one on the power play and the other shorthanded -- in Saturday's win over the Blues.
Analysis: The goals are his 10th and 11th but just his second and third in his last 11 games. He's an extraordinary talent and one of the league's best two-way players -- activate accordingly.
News:Marian Hossa had three assists Wednesday night as the Blackhawks dumped the Canucks 5-1.
Analysis: He continues to be red hot and now has eight goals and 13 assists in 18 games this year. Marian Hossa is one of the best fantasy wingers going right now with an impressive plus-14 rating and 66 shots on net.
News:Marian Hossa will be back with Jonathan Toews on the same line for Thursday night's game with the Blue Jackets, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis: With Dave Bolland's foot injury Blackhawks' coach Joel Quenneville has shaken up the lineup. Marian Hossa and Toews were on the same line for most of the 2010-11 season.
News:Marian Hossa tallied three assists against Nashville on Monday in an overtime win.
Analysis: Sometimes it feel like Marian Hossa gets forgotten behind the likes of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, but don't be surprised if at season's end Hossa outperforms all his teammates on a per game basis.
News:Marian Hossa scored his fifth goal Tuesday night in the Blackhawks' 3-2 shootout victory over the Ducks at home.
Analysis:Marian Hossa has scored his five goals in the seven games he played so if he can just stay healthy he will give you plenty of points for your team this season. With the two assists, he is now averaging a point per game this season.
Hawks' Hossa Misses Practice Friday; Should Play Saturday
News:Marian Hossa did not practice Friday, but will play in Saturday's game against Colorado, the Blackhawks' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: He potted an empty-net goal in Thursday's win, but it's a bit concerning that the talented winger is already getting maintenance days in October when you consider his lengthy injury history.
News: After missing time due to an upper body injury, Marian Hossa was back on the second line for the Blackhawks and scored in a 5-2 win over the Coyotes, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: It was an ideal return for Marian Hossa, who gives Chicago a dangerous winger to work alongside Patrick Kane. Although he's cracked the 70-point mark just once since his 100-point effort in 2006-07, Hossa could return to the 30-goal, 70-point range if he's able remain healthy during his third campaign with Chicago.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) is warming up before Tuesday's game against the Coyotes so it appears he is ready to go, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Barring a last minute status, it appears he is going to skate against Phoenix.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) skated at practice on Tuesday afternoon for the Blackhawks, but he is still a game-time decision, ESPN AM-1000 reports
Analysis: The Blackhawks are trying to see how he responds with his upper-body injury at practice before going ahead and putting him in the lineup against the Coyotes.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) is traveling with the Blackhawks to Phoenix and could skate on Tuesday night against the Coyotes, ESPN-AM 1000 reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa did not practice Monday and did not skate with the Blackhawks last Saturday against the Bruins. This might be a game-time decision.
News:Marian Hossa (upper body) missed practice Monday morning after he was not in the lineup Saturday, ESPN-AM 1000 reports.
Analysis: It doesn't appear that this is major, but it is not a good sign that he did not practice Monday. The Blackhawks face the Coyotes on Tuesday so Tuesday morning practice will be key.
Blackhawks' Hossa Scratched With Upper Body Injury
News:Marian Hossa was scratched from Saturday's lineup with an upper body injury, the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa was considered questionable during the morning skate. The fact that he was a game-time decision bodes well for his status going forward. It doesn't appear as though he'll miss much time.
News:Marian Hossa made a splash in his preseason debut by getting the game-winner on Wednesday night against the Red Wings, Daily Herald reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa said that he is looking to play a full season without an injury. It is a long shot, but this will be the first time in the last three seasons that he was not in the Stanley Cup finals so he is well rested. "I would like to play 80 to 82 games for sure," said Hossa, who will be wearing the number 38 on his skates to honor late friend Pavel Demitra who died in a plane crash recently in Russia. "That's my goal, I hope, because I had a long summer and a longer recovery and summer program and hopefully that will help."
News:Marian Hossa will make his preseason debut Wednesday according to the team's official Twitter feed.
Analysis:Marian Hossa has had two down years but looks to regain his 40-goal mark from 2009 this season with line mate Patrick Kane atop the Hawks first line this year. Look for Hossa to potentially have a bounce back season.
News:Marian Hossa (personal) returned to practice Wednesday, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa had returned to Chicago earlier in the day and was quickly cleared for practice. He should find his way back in preseason action soon.
News:Marian Hossa (personal) returned to Chicago on Wednesday, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis:Marian Hossa still has to be cleared by team physicians before returning to practice, but the veteran forward should start seeing some time on the ice in short order.
News:Marian Hossa (personal) will rejoin the Blackhawks on Tuesday and return to the ice Wednesday, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: The team is giving him as much time as needs following the death of friend Pavol Demitra. Marian Hossa will have plenty of time to get back into the swing of things with his teammates prior to Opening Night.
News:Marian Hossa is expected to be a few days late in coming to training camp as he mourns the loss of his friend, Pavol Demitra, one of the players who died in the plane crash in Russia last week. Hossa also recently had his first child, according to ESPN Chicago.
Analysis:Marian Hossa, along with fellow Slovak NHL players Zdeno Chara and Marian Gaborik, attended Demitra's funeral service Thursday in western Slovakia, where Demitra began his career in the top Slovak league in 1992. "He'll be here in a couple days," Blackhawks' general manager Stan Bowman said. "Marian has gone through a tough time here. I spoke to him the other day. It's a tough situation for him. On a positive note, he had his first child a couple days ago. He's getting that settled as well. We want to give him the time to be ready to step on the ice. Our thoughts are with him."
News: Hossa will join Slovakia at the world championships after Chicago's early departure from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Analysis: He'll be available for Sunday's game against surprising Germany, a team that surprised Russia in the first game of the tourney. Hossa had 25 goals and 32 assists this season and will certainly boost his country's chances at the tourney.
News: Hossa had a goal and an assist in Chicago's big 4-2 win over Detroit on Friday night.
Analysis: With Chicago battling for a playoff spot, Hossa came up big Friday night. He now has 25 goals and 31 assists through 64 games.
News: Hossa scored the overtime winner and added an assist Monday against the Red Wings.
Analysis: When healthy, Hossa has been his usual great self. You should be using him whenever Chicago plays.
News: Hossa's tally against Anaheim on Saturday gives him 50 points (22G, 28A) on the campaign.
Analysis: He's been the steadiest scorer on this roster, with at least one point in 13 of his last 15 starts, and 18 points over that span. He's been a much better scorer over the last five weeks than he was before then; you should start him as often as you can in the Blackhawks' final eight games.
News: Hossa lit the lamp twice against the Sharks on Monday.
Analysis: Hossa has been limited to 53 games this season, but in that limited time he has 21 goals and 47 points. He's still an elite scorer, and should be in your lineup when he plays.
Blackhawks' Hossa Extends Point Streak To Eight Games
News: Hossa registered his 19th goal of the season Tuesday night against the Panthers and in turn increased his point streak to eight games.
Analysis: Along with the 19 goals Hossa has collected 25 assists. He is seven points away from matching the 51 points for the 2009-10 season. More importantly, Hossa is eight games away from passing the number of games skated compared to last season, his first with the Blackhawks. If he skates the remaining 15 games of the year, it would make it 65 for the season.
News: Hossa's scoring streak stretched to seven games with a goal and an assist in Saturday's win over Toronto.
Analysis: He has quietly delivered six goals and five assists in that span and is showing why he is one of the very best in the league in all three zones. The streak matches his best of the season.
News: Hossa will be in the lineup Friday against the Blue Jackets despite missing practice Thursday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Analysis: Acting head coach Mike Haviland said that Hossa was just given a day off. To keep Hossa healthy the team will be giving him practice off once in a while. "A guy like that -- it's not that you leave it up to him -- but you need him to be ready for the games," Haviland said. "The games are important at this time of year in February and he knows the systems and he knows what we want."
News: Hossa, who missed Friday's contest with the flu, will be back in action Saturday against Phoenix, according to Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Analysis: Just in the nick of time for Chicago, as the team has a number of other injuries up front. Hossa will skate with newcomer Michael Frolik and Tomas Kopecky.
News: Hossa (flu) is doubtful for Friday's game against Dallas, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Things seemed to be trending this way all along. Hossa's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Coyotes, though the short turnaround time could keep him out of that game as well.
News: Hossa (flu) was not in the lineup Friday against the Stars and it appears he was headed back to Chicago, WGN-AM Radio in Chicago reports.
Analysis: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said before the game that Hossa was doubtful because of the flu. In addition to missing Friday, he is most likely out for Saturday night in Phoenix.
News: Hossa is dealing with the flu and is questionable for Friday's game against Dallas, Adam Jahns of The Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: Hossa will not travel on the team's charter to Dallas, but thus far he hasn't been ruled out for the game.
News: The Blackhawks are waiting for Hossa to break-out especially in even strength situations, coach Joel Quenneville told ESPN Chicago on Tuesday.
Analysis: Going into Wednesday's game against Edmonton, Hossa has not scored an even-strength goal since Jan. 9. "We need way more out of him (Hossa), that's where we are at," Quenneville said. "Whether [he plays] with [Troy] Brouwer, [Tomas] Kopecky, whomever. We're looking for more." For the season, he has 29 points in 37 games played. That's 0.78 points per game, well off his career average of 0.92 coming into the season.
News: In addition to recording a short-handed assist, Hossa dropped the puck into an empty net for a short-handed goal Tuesday against the Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks won the game by a score of 7-4.
Analysis: Hossa missed a game before the All-Star break with an illness, but looked just fine in a little over 16 minutes of ice time Tuesday night.
News: Hossa (illness) will not not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Wild, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: The Blackhawks do not play again until after the All-Star break, so Hossa should be back at 100 percent once his team takes the ice again.
News: Hossa is sick and will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: If you're a Hossa owner in a daily lineup league, there isn't much you can do other than wait for further news closer to game time. Coach Joel Quenneville may alter his lines if Hossa is unable to play.
News: Hossa scored his 11th goal on a penalty shot in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Hossa, who hadn't found the net in the past four games, now has 27 points in 34 games. Hossa was awarded his penalty shot after Philly's Braydon Coburn closed his hand on the puck during a goal-mouth scrum, the Associated Press reports. Hossa beat Philly goalie Sergei Bobrovsky between the legs with a wrist shot. He became the first Blackhawks player to score on a penalty shot in a home game since Troy Murray in 1987.
News: Hossa tallied a goal and two assists in the Blackhawks' rout of the Islanders on Sunday night.
Analysis: The goal was just Hossa's second in his last eight games since returning from a lower body injury.
News: Hossa scored his first goal since November 14 when he lit the lamp in the first period Monday against the Kings.
Analysis: The goal was his ninth of the season to go with 12 assists. If he can stay healthy (which is a big if), Hossa will have to have a big second half to match last season's 24 goals and 27 assists. During the almost two-month drought, Hossa did miss 10 games because of a lower-body injury. He did start the season out hot so he has a tendency to go on a nice stretches at time if he can stay healthy.
Hossa Has Pair Of Assists In Sunday's Return For Chicago
News: Hossa (lower body) added a pair of helpers in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Columbus.
Analysis: Hossa returned Sunday after missing 10 games, and saw 18:11 of ice time including 6:49 on special teams. Hossa now has 20 points (8G, 12A) in 21 games and should be activated immediately.
News: Hossa (lower body) will play Sunday against Columbus, the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Analysis: Hossa has missed the last 10 games with what is believed to be a knee injury. He said staying off the ice over the holiday break helped speed his recovery. "I feel loose again on the ice and felt good. I've been waiting for this day; it's almost been a month since I played." Hossa will probably need a couple of games to get his conditioning level back to where it was.
News: Coach Joel Quenneville says that Hossa (lower body) is "out until after Christmas," according to the Blackhawks' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: There's still no definitive timetable for Hossa, but he had been eying a possible Wednesday return and that's not going to happen now. Wednesday is the only game the Hawks have before the holiday, so that's really the only answer cleared up with Quenneville's statement.
News: Hossa (lower body) skated Sunday with the expectations of returning Wednesday against the Predators, according to the Daily Herald.
Analysis: The Blackhawks were hoping for Hossa to skate Sunday, but that was too optimistic. Including Sunday's game, Hossa has missed the last nine contests.
News: Hossa (lower body) has been ruled out for Sunday's game, reports Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Analysis: Hossa's next chance at a return will be next Wednesday, when the Blackhawks will take on the Predators.
News: Hossa (lower body) will not play in Friday's game against the Red Wings, according to the Blackhawks' official Twitter page.
Analysis: There is still a chance Hossa plays Sunday, so be sure to monitor his status this weekend.
News: Hossa (lower body) could return by the weekend, the Daily Herald reports.
Analysis: The Blackhawks host the Red Wings on Friday, and wrap up the weekend against the visiting Kings on Sunday. Check back for an update on his status later in the week to see if he can be activated in daily leagues for the pair of weekend games.
News: Hossa (lower body) could resume skating Monday, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: There's some optimism about Hossa potentially getting into the lineup again this week, but the Hawks haven't followed up with a clear timetable yet regarding a specific return date for him.
News: Hossa (lower body) could be back in the lineup next week, Blackhawks' coach Joel Quenneville told the Daily Herald.
Analysis: Hossa has been out since Nov. 29 when he collided with Nick Boynton in practice.
News: Hossa (lower body) has been placed on IR, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: He's not far from returning to the ice for workouts, but Hossa's placement on IR frees up a roster spot for Jeremy Morin to be recalled from Rockford (AHL) while the star winger continues to work his way back.
News: Hossa (lower body) is expected to resume skating by the end of the weekend, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: Hossa is still expected to miss another week or two, but it is good news that he has not suffered any setbacks in his recovery.
News: Hossa is expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks with a lower body injury, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Hossa suffered the injury when he ran into teammate Nick Boynton during Monday's practice; and unfortunately it will knock him out just when he appeared to be heating up again. The Blackhawks have not announced who will take Hossa's place on the second line.
Hawks' Hossa Leaves Practice After Collision Monday
News: Hossa left Monday's practice after colliding with Nick Boynton, the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Analysis: No word yet regarding the nature or severity of Hossa's injury, but he continues to be plagued by various ailments this season. Hopefully for Hossa owners, this will only be a precautionary early departure from practice.
News: Hossa collected three assists and finished plus-2 as the Blackhawks pummeled the Canucks in Vancouver on Saturday, 7-1.
Analysis: After a three-week-long dry spell, he's logged six points in his past four games. If you're risk-averse, you can keep him benched until the Hawks finish their six-game road swing, but we think it's safe to start him.
News: Hossa scored a power-play goal in the Hawks' win over the Ducks.
Analysis: Hossa had gone six games without a point prior to Sunday, coinciding with his return from injury.
News: Hossa (upper body injury) will skate Sunday night against the Oilers, Blackhawks' coach Joel Quenneville told WGN-AM Radio in Chicago on Saturday night after the game against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Hossa had been out since Oct. 27 when he was injured in the game against the Kings. Before missing time with the injury, Hossa had started blazing hot with seven goals and four assists in 11 games.
News: Hossa (upper body) could play Sunday against Edmonton, the Chicago Sun-Times' Adam Jahns reports.
Analysis: Hossa has been ruled out of Saturday's game, but he participated in all drills during Friday's practice and is getting closer to a return. Don't get him back in your lineup yet, but get your finger on the mouse button, ready to click.
News: Hossa (upper body) skated Tuesday but did not participate in contact drills, the team's official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: Hossa hopes to return to the ice next week, though a specific date has not been discussed. Monitor his status closely and get him back in your lineups when he returns as he was averaging a point per game prior to the injury.
News: Hossa's upper body injury will keep him out "a couple of weeks," according to the Blackhawks' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: The good news is it looks like it's not a surgery situation, but Hossa owners need to be prepared for some missed time, and given his age and injury history, possibly more than a couple of weeks. That's kind of a shame too, because he was off to a flying start with 11 points in 11 games, including seven goals.
News: Hossa (upper body injury) left during the second period of Wednesday night's game against the Kings, WGN-AM Radio in Chicago reports.
Analysis: Hossa played three shifts in the second period and a little more than 10 minutes in the game before leaving. The Blackhawks play next on Friday against the Oilers, so Hossa's status for that tilt should be more clear after he's evaluated again Thursday.
News: Hossa scored two third period goals to rally the Blackhawks to an eventual win over the Blues in overtime Monday night.
Analysis: The first goal came on the power play and the game-tying second goal came on a scrum in the crease. He's up to seven goals in seven games so far this season.
Hossa Picks Up Two More Points in Hawks' Win Friday
News: Hossa had a goal and an assist in Friday's win over the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: His second season in the Windy City is off to an excellent start, as he's now recorded eight points (4 G, 4 A) through the Hawks' first five games. Keep in mind that Hossa returned from shoulder surgery last season, so now that he's further removed from the injury, he could put up elite numbers again with the talent in the lineup around him.
News: Hossa scored twice in Monday's win over Buffalo, including the game-winning goal.
Analysis: Hossa is off to an excellent start for the Blackhawks, with three goals so far. It will be intriguing to see him with a full season for Chicago as he's showing flashes of the talent he possesses.
News: Hossa had a goal and an assist in the Blackhawks' 4-3 overtime loss in Colorado.
Analysis: This is a great start for Hossa's season. It will be interesting not only to see if Hossa stays healthy this season, but to watch how the loss of the likes of Kris Versteeg and Dustin Byfuglien will affect his point total. So far so good.
News: Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa was held without a point for the second consecutive game after recording one in five straight outings. He finished at minus-1 in 22 shifts against the Avalanche on Friday.
Analysis: Fantasy owners can breathe a sigh of relief since Hossa is healthy enough to play. With 24 goals and 26 assists in only 51 games this season, he is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa left Wednesday's game against the Blues after one shift in the second period because of an unknown injury. Hossa appeared to have sustained the injury after being hit and knocked to the ice by St. Louis' Brad Winchester at 8:07 of the first. Hossa played several shifts after the incident. After the game, Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said the injury wasn't serious. Hossa had no points in 10 shifts, finishing at even for the game.
Analysis: Hossa's injury could be a huge one for Fantasy owners during the last week of the season. With 24 goals and 26 assists in only 50 games this season, he is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy. Monitor his status closely in daily formats.
News: Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks. He missed Sunday's game against Washington due to an upper body injury. He finished minus-1 with one blocked shot and one hit.
Analysis: With 21 goals and 20 assists on the season, Hossa is a must-start Fantasy option in all formats now that he is healthy again.
News: ESPN reports that Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa was back at practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Hossa came into Fantasy Week 22 (March 15-22) as a question mark, but it looks like he'll be ready to go for either Wednesday at Anaheim or Thursday at Los Angeles. When healthy, Hossa is a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa, who scored his 20th goal and had his 20th assist in Saturday's loss at Philadelphia, was scratched with an upper-body injury on Sunday against the Capitals. He is day to day.
Analysis: The Blackhawks are about to open up a three-game road trip on Wednesday against the Ducks, so it will be interesting to see if Hossa makes the trip. It's probably very likely, but there is minimal risk to starting the talented winger. The good news is that Hossa hasn't had a major setback with his surgically-repaired shoulder and has looked as good as ever since making his season debut in November. Hossa remains a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Chicago winger Marian Hossa, who finished his 2010 Olympic quest for Slovakia with nine points, good enough for second-most in the tournament, returned to the ice on Tuesday in an NHL game for the first time since Feb. 13 against Atlanta. He had been dealing with an upper-body injury but seemed fine after his solid Olympic effort.
Analysis: Hossa was on a three-game points streak before going down and he was hot in the Olympics. He is an elite Fantasy option who should be active in the majority of leagues at all times.
News: Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa finished his 2010 Olympic quest for Slovakia with nine points, good enough for second-most in the tournament.
Analysis: Hossa was out of action for Chicago before the break because of a head injury, but should obviously be fine for Tuesday's game against the Islanders after he appeared in seven games for his country in Vancouver. Get him back active in all Fantasy formats for Week 1 (March 1-7) as an elite forward option.
News: NHL.com reports that Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa (head), who didn't play Sunday against Columbus, felt better Monday according to coach Joel Quenneville.
Analysis: Hossa is headed to the Olympics to play for the Slovakian team, so Fantasy owners shouldn't panic. As long as Hossa survives his trip to Vancouver without getting banged up, then consider him a safe start for Fantasy Week 20 (March 1-7).
News: Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa was not active on Sunday against the Blue Jackets after he was shouldered in the head by Atlanta's Colby Armstrong in the third period on Saturday.
Analysis: Hossa is headed to the Olympics to play for the Slovakian team, so it seems as though Chicago held him out as a precaution on Sunday. Coach Joel Quenneville also commented that he believed Hossa would be OK, so Fantasy owners shouldn't panic. As long as Hossa makes it into the lineup for the Olympics, then consider him a safe start for Fantasy Week 20 (March 1-7).
News: Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa scored his NHL-leading fifth short-handed goal in Saturday's win over the Thrashers, but was shouldered in the head by Atlanta's Colby Armstrong in the third period. He is listed as day-to-day, but is doubtful for Sunday's game at Columbus.
Analysis: Hossa has 34 points in 37 games this season and hasn't failed to live up to expectations since coming to the Windy City. Hopefully this injury doesn't stop him playing in next week's Olympics. Hossa remains a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa scored and assisted in Saturday's loss to the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Hossa now has 30 points in 32 games this season and continues to be a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa scored a goal and led the Chicago with six shots on Tuesday against the Oilers. He has 14 goals and 29 points in 30 games since recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.
Analysis: Hossa has three goals and two assists in six games since returning from a one-game absence because of a groin injury. Hossa doesn't appeared hobbled by that injury either. Keep Hossa active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa returned to the lineup on Thursday against the Blue Jackets after missing the previous game with a groin injury. Hossa managed an assist and finished at plus-1 in 16:25 of ice time. He has five goals and four assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: The Blackhawks were never really worried about Hossa's injury and just glad he didn't suffer a setback with his surgically-repaired shoulder. Hossa looked just fine on Thursday against Columbus and the fact he got on the scoreboard proved it. Keep Hossa in active Fantasy lineups for Week 16 (Jan. 18-24).
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa (lower body) will return Thursday against the Blue Jackets. He missed just one game with the issue.
Analysis: Luckily for Fantasy owners, Chicago hasn't played since Sunday, so Hossa had a few extra days to rest this issue up. It always looked like he was a good bet to return on Thursday, so Fantasy owners who left him in their lineup did the right thing. Continue to roll with the must-start Fantasy forward in all formats.
News: The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa (lower body) could play Thursday vs. Columbus. "I'm going to say hopeful, likely," coach Joel Quenneville said Sunday.
Analysis: Hossa has been everything Fantasy owners and the Blackhawks have wanted since he made his season debut. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy. Consider him a low-risk start for Week 15 (Jan. 11-17).
News: Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa, who had five goals in the previous four games, was a late scratch on Sunday against the Ducks with what the team is calling a "lower-body injury."
Analysis: The good news for the Blackhawks is that they don't play again until Thursday, so Hossa gets some extra time to rest. Also, he didn't suffer a setback with his surgically-repaired shoulder, so Chicago and Hossa dodged another bullet there. Hossa has been everything Fantasy owners and the Blackhawks have wanted since he made his season debut. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy. Consider him a low-risk start for Week 15 (Jan. 11-17).
News:Marian Hossa scored two goals for the second straight game as the surging Chicago Blackhawks won their fourth straight and took over the NHL points lead by beating the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Tuesday. Moments after he checked Josh Harding off the puck when the Wild goalie went behind the net, Chicago's Patrick Sharp took a carom pass from Brian Campbell and found Hossa open in the left circle for the go-ahead score at 12:38 of the second. Hossa finished the scoring by following in his own rebound from the crease at 9:09 of the third.
Analysis: Hossa went six games without a score before breaking out of his slump on Sunday. He has totaled 10 goals and 20 points in his first 21 games since coming off IR (shoulder). Hossa has made a smooth transition in the Windy City and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa scored his seventh and eighth goals of the season in Sunday's win over the Ducks.
Analysis: Hossa has 18 points in 20 games since coming back from injury and remains a solid starting Fantasy forward in all formats.
News: Chicago winger Patrick Kane scored his 11th goal in the 3rd period of Tuesday's loss to the Sharks. Kane added an assist later in the period on a goal by winger Marian Hossa. The Hossa goal was his sixth of the season. Hossa had assisted on Kane's goal earlier. Both players finished with a goal and an assist each.
Analysis: Hossa has recorded points in all but three games thus far in December but has just 12 points on the season after missing October and most of November. He's had a solid first month with his new team and should be used in most Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Chicago RW Marian Hossa had two assists in regulation and added a shootout goal on Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets. Hossa increased his points total to four on the season with two goals and two assists in four games.
Analysis: Hossa debuted with Chicago on Wednesday and scored two goals. He failed to tally a point in his next two games then had a two-assist performance on Tuesday. He is off to a productive enough start with his new team and should remain active in nearly all Fantasy formats.
News:Marian Hossa scored twice in his first game for Chicago, and the Blackhawks beat the Sharks 7-2 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. Hossa's first goal was shorthanded on a slap shot in the second period. His second goal came 6:19 into the third period on a slap shot.
Analysis: Hossa, who signed a 12-year, $62.8 million contract with the Blackhawks after scoring 40 goals for Detroit last season, had shoulder surgery four months ago. He is off to a great start with Chicago through one game and should be activated in all Fantasy formats for Fantasy Week 9 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6).
News: The Blackhawks' official Web site reports that RW Marian Hossa will make his Chicago debut on Wednesday at San Jose. Hossa has missed the entire season so far with a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Hossa, who signed a 12-year contract with the Blackhawks on July 1, has registered 719 points (339G, 380A) in 775 career regular-season NHL games over 11 seasons. Get the elite Fantasy forward active in all formats, as he should be able to thrive on a very talented Chicago squad.
News: The Blackhawks have sent LW Bryan Bickell back to the AHL.
Analysis: While Bickell is just organizational depth and can be ignored in all Fantasy formats, this move is important though, as it likely clears the way for Marian Hossa to make his season debut on Wednesday or Thursday. Get the veteran active in all formats for Fantasy Week 8 (Nov. 23-29).
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago RW Marian Hossa is a game or two from making his season debut. "I'm getting anxious," Hossa said Saturday. "I'm looking forward to the first game. I feel like it will be the beginning of the California trip, either Game 1 (Wednesday night in San Jose) or Game 2 (Friday night at Anaheim)."
Analysis: It looks like Hossa will return at some point during Fantasy Week 8 (Nov. 23-29) but Fantasy owners likely need to wait one more week to get Hossa active for the first time this season. When he is able to return, Hossa will be considered a must-start Fantasy option.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa will begin contact drills during practice soon. "I feel better and better every day and probably (Thursday) or Friday for first contact," said Hossa. "There will be a little contact, not a full one yet but a little one, and that's going to be a good test. If I pass that I can go to full contact."
Analysis: Hossa is still on track for a late November return, and should immediately return to being a must-start Fantasy option when healthy. Continue to stash him in all formats for the next couple of weeks.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa (shoulder) has progressed from skating on his own to shooting and participating in practices with teammates. He is still on track for a return later this month. "He's certainly on schedule from what we had said back it the summer," Hawks GM Stan Bowman said. "If anything, we're hoping to move that up. Probably a week or so from now we might be able to get a more definite date, but there's a lot of guesswork at this point."
Analysis: Hossa should immediately return to being a must-start Fantasy option when healthy, so just continue to stash him in all formats for the next couple of weeks.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa's recovery from offseason shoulder surgery is progressing. He's just begun doing some light shooting. Next step would be skating with the team, but coach Joel Quenneville wouldn't hazard a guess as to when that will happen.
Analysis: It was disappointing that Hossa needed surgery shortly after landing a mega deal with the Blackhawks, but the team was still willing to make the investment and are so far pleased with Hossa's rehab. Hossa still appears on track for a late November return, so keep him reserved in Fantasy until further notice.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa skated Friday for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in July. Hossa had surgery to repair the rotator cuff in his right shoulder shortly after signing a 12-year deal this summer. He is expected to take four months of rehab, which would put him on target for a late-November debut. "He's on track and on schedule," Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said. "When we get closer to the prescribed time then the doctors can give a better indication. He's not there yet. It's still probably too far out to give you a target date. He's progressing as normal and doing great. It's just getting his legs under him and progressing forward from there and eventually he'll make it into practice."
Analysis: It was disappointing that Hossa needed the surgery shortly after landing a mega deal with the Blackhawks, but the team was still willing to make the investment and are so far pleased with Hossa's rehab. We were hoping he would be back earlier than late November, and it could still happen, but Hossa isn't going to play any time soon so keep him reserved in Fantasy. He is a high-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa is recovering from shoulder surgery, but his return to the lineup still isn't expected until November. "We're pretty optimistic he'll come back stronger. We're happy with how he's progressed," general manager Stan Bowman said.
Analysis: There is definitely a lot of anticipation building for Hossa's debut with the Blackhawks. He could be the missing piece that helps Chicago make a run to the Stanley Cup. Hossa is coming off a 40-goal campaign with the Red Wings. There could be a little rust once he is back in the lineup, but we expect Hossa to eventually return to his old self. He becomes an injury-risk flier Draft Day, but when healthy, he has high-end Fantasy potential.
News: NHL.com reports Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa had successful shoulder surgery Friday to repair a small tear in his right rotator cuff. "Marian's surgery today went as well as we had hoped and he is right on track for the anticipated recovery we had planned on, which is approximately four months," Chicago team physician Dr. Michael Terry said.
Analysis: The Hossa surgery definitely comes with a bit of shock since Chicago handed the veteran winger a 12-year contract July 1. But they stand by the signing and added this surgery will only help with Hossa's long-term plans. The 30-year-old Hossa has 719 points (339 goals) in 775 NHL games. This news of Hossa missing four months is devastating for Fantasy owners since he is one of the top forwards available. Hossa could miss the first few weeks of the season, so the high-end Fantasy option will remain a draft-and-stash option.
News: The Chicago Blackhawks say recently signed right wing Marian Hossa will undergo surgery Friday on his right shoulder to repair a small tear in his rotator cuff. Team physician Dr. Michael Terry said in a statement the recovery usually takes about four months, meaning Hossa probably won't be ready for the opener against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 2. The Blackhawks knew about the injury when they signed the five-time All-Star to a 12-year, $62.8 million contract on July 1 and were hoping to avoid an operation. But his shoulder did not respond well enough to treatment the past few weeks. "After consulting with my family and the Blackhawks, I have no doubt that this is the correct decision," Hossa said in a statement. "I plan on being a member of the Blackhawks for a very long time, which is why I want to get this done and begin my career in Chicago at 100 percent."
Analysis: Hossa signed with the Blackhawks after helping the Red Wings reach the Stanley Cup finals, where they lost to Pittsburgh. He led Detroit with 40 goals last season and was third with 71 points. "Marian is a franchise player and we want what is best for him and the Blackhawks long term," general manager Stan Bowman said. "This was a mutual decision and one we feel very confident is the right one." The team doctor also feels this is the best long-term decision for Hossa. "With this type of tear we anticipate a four month post-operative recovery period, after which we expect his shoulder to be 100 percent," Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry said. "This is the best thing for Marian and his career long-term." The 30-year-old Hossa has 719 points (339 goals) in 775 NHL games. This news is devastating for Fantasy owners since Hossa is one of the top forwards available. Hossa could miss the first few weeks of the season, so the high-end Fantasy option will remain a draft-and-stash option.
News: The Chicago Blackhawks said recently signed winger Marian Hossa is rehabilitating a shoulder injury he suffered during the Stanley Cup playoffs while with Detroit. The extent of the injury was not disclosed by the team. Team spokesman Brandon Faber said Wednesday that team doctors are "monitoring" the injury. A five-time All-Star, Hossa signed a 12-year, $62.8 million contract with the Blackhawks on July 1 after helping the Red Wings reach the Stanley Cup finals, where they lost to Pittsburgh. He led Detroit with 40 goals last season and was third with 71 points.
Analysis: Hossa's arrival coincided with the departure of Blackhawks forward Martin Havlat, who signed with Minnesota. The Blackhawks hope Hossa will give even more punch to a team that reached the Western Conference finals last season. Unfortunately, this shoulder injury could be an issue if it is not taken care of. The Blackhawks have yet to talk about surgery and it seems they will want to avoid that route at all costs. Hossa is still worth the flier in Fantasy because of his 40-goal potential, but might now be a bit of an injury-risk selection Draft Day.
News: The Blackhawks kicked off the free agent season Wednesday by signing forward Marian Hossa to a 12-year, $62.4 million deal. Hossa played the 2008-09 season with Detroit, totaling 40 goals and 31 assists in 74 games.
Analysis: Last year, the Blackhawks made a huge splash by signing one of the NHL's top free agent defenseman in Brian Campbell and they did it again in 2009 by landing the 40-goal scorer Hossa. He is set to join the likes of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp and Dave Bolland and make Chicago a top contender in the Western Conference. Although it seems like a crowded situation, Hossa was also among many elite scorers with the Red Wings in 2008-09 and still got plenty of scoring chances. Hossa will continue to be a must-own Fantasy forward.
News: The Red Wings general manager says Detroit won't be a big player when free agency opens on Wednesday. GM Ken Holland said Tuesday the Wings did most of their shopping during the season by extending the contracts of center Henrik Zetterberg and right wing Johan Franzen. Holland says the team has received no signs from potential free agent Marian Hossa about his plans.
Analysis: Hossa, who scored 40 goals during the regular season, signed a one-year contract with Detroit because he thought the Red Wings gave him the best chance to win a championship. Instead, he watched Pittsburgh, his former team, beat the Red Wings in a seven-game Stanley Cup thriller. Hossa has said he wants to stay in Detroit with a long-term deal, but the Red Wings likely don't have the cap space unless Hossa takes a pay cut. Wherever Hossa plays in 2009-10 he is going to be a key offensive player and must-own Fantasy option.
News:Marian Hossa ended up doing a favor for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hossa turned down a lucrative, long-term contract from Pittsburgh last year to sign a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings because he thought they gave him a better shot to hoist the Stanley Cup. Oops. Hossa didn't score in the finals and wasn't a factor in Game 7 on Friday night, leaving him to watch his former teammates claim the Cup with a 2-1 victory. "That's life," he said. "You just have to move on. It's a great life experience. It's a tough pill to swallow."
Analysis: Hossa turned down a long-term deal worth almost $50 million last summer for a one-year contract worth about $7.5 million, leaving the runner-up Penguins to play for the defending champions. He said the Penguins didn't rub it in during the postgame handshake. "Nobody said anything," said Hossa, who is eligible to be a free agent this offseason. "I congratulated them and that was it." Hossa, who had a team-high 40 goals during the regular season, scored in just three games during the Western Conference playoffs and was limited to just three assists in the Cup finals. He is likely going to sign a lucrative deal in the offseason, and regardless of where he lands, Hossa is going to be a star player for that team. Continue to view him as a high-end Fantasy forward heading into 2009-10.
News: Detroit RW Marian Hossa was able to play in the first game of the Western Conference playoffs on Thursday against the Blue Jackets. He failed to record a point in the game and was charged with two penalty minutes.
Analysis: Hossa sat out the final few games for the Red Wings for precautionary measures but was back for the playoffs as promised. He has become one of the Red Wings' best scoring options this season and has become a high-end Fantasy option. He will be a free agent in the offseason and will be a high-end option no matter where he lands next season.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa (groin) did not play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Blackhawks. He missed the last two games and remains questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals vs. Columbus.
Analysis: Hossa has been sitting the last few games as a precaution, or as we have been told. We believe he will be fine for the playoffs as Detroit looks for a second straight Stanley Cup. Hossa has been a solid scorer in his first season with the Red Wings and remained a high-end Fantasy option throughout. He will be a free agent in the offseason, but whether he stays or goes, his Fantasy value will still be high Draft Day 2009.
News: Detroit RW Marian Hossa didn't play in Saturday's game against the Red Wings because of a groin injury he sustained in Thursday's game against the Predators. He is questionable for the team's season finale at Chicago on Sunday.
Analysis: If Hossa is in any pain whatsoever, the Red Wings are going to keep him out in order to get him healthy for the team's playoff run. He is a high-end Fantasy forward when healthy and the team's best goal scorer. He will be a free agent in the offseason however and could leave for greener pastures. He'll be a solid option wherever he ends up next season but will be more valuable if he sticks with the Red Wings.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa left Thursday's game against the Predators midway through the second period with a lower-body injury and didn't return for precautionary reasons. Detroit coach Mike Babcock said Hossa was day-to-day after the game. He failed to record a point in 7:11 of ice time and finished at even. Hossa had three goals and two assists in his previous two games.
Analysis: Hossa gave everyone a big scare in March when he had to be carted off the ice after taking a nasty spill into the boards against the Blues. He was a bit sluggish upon his return, but was starting to heat up again before his latest setback Thursday. It doesn't sound too serious, but Detroit needs Hossa for the playoffs and will rest him if needed. Hossa hit 40 goals for the third time in his career. He will be a free agent again in the offseason and could choose to leave Detroit. Hossa will likely still be an elite scoring threat wherever he goes, but his value is still definitely a bit higher when playing in Detroit.
News: Detroit RW Marian Hossa had two goals and an assist in Monday's game against the Sabres. Hossa increased his goal total to 40 with the two tallies and has 71 points in total on the season. Hossa has scored in each of his last two games, putting up two points against the Wild on Sunday.
Analysis: Hossa is heating up at the right time for the Red Wings although most Fantasy owners have already packed it in for the year. He is playing some of his best hockey of the season at the moment and should be active in nearly all leagues still going on.
News:Marian Hossa not only ended the Detroit Red Wings' skid, he more than likely took care of any playoff chances the Minnesota Wild may have had. Hossa scored with 55 seconds left to lift Detroit to a 3-2 win over Minnesota on Sunday, snapping the Red Wings' three-game losing streak. Hossa scored his 38th by beating Niklas Backstrom from the right circle after taking a pass from Tomas Holmstrom. "Pasha (Pavel Datsyuk) got the puck and he just chipped it to Homer, and Homer took the puck to the middle and he just serve it to me perfectly," Hossa said. "I just tried to make sure the puck was stable on my stick and tried to shoot it high glove and it worked."
Analysis: Hossa has just four goals in his last 10 games and has been a little messed up since being stretchered off the ice in early March. Still, he has 38 goals in his first season with the Red Wings. His assists total is a bit down since leaving Atlanta, but he hasn't needed to be as much as a playmaker as scorer. Hossa still remains a must-start Fantasy forward.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa claimed his 37th goal of the season in Tuesday's win over the Oilers.
Analysis: Hossa has three goals and two assists since returning to the lineup after missing a few games with a sore neck and knee. The former All-Star remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Compared to the reception he had in Pittsburgh, Marian Hossa enjoyed his return to Atlanta. "It was kind of mixed in the crowd, more favorable than Pittsburgh," Hossa said. "Obviously, we played a pretty good game until the end. We allowed a few extra goals in the net." Former Atlanta star Hossa scored his 36th goal, and Johan Franzen had a goal and two assists to help the Detroit Red Wings win their fourth straight, 6-3 over the Thrashers on Friday night. Playing his first game in Atlanta since the Thrashers traded him last year to the Penguins, Hossa was booed by maybe half of the capacity crowd at Philips Arena. The building, however, was about half-full of Detroit fans for the defending Stanley Cup champion's first visit to Georgia since Dec. 13, 2005. "I played lots of games on this rink," Hossa said. "It was a mix of cheers and boos. I'm enjoying the atmosphere. The fans were great. It's always good for every player to score against a former team."
Analysis: Hossa has been a little sluggish since missing a few games with a sore neck and knee. He has two goals and one assist in four games since returning to the lineup and Friday's two-point outing might be what Hossa needs to get on a roll. The former All-Star has high-end Fantasy potential.
News: Red Wings RW Marin Hossa (neck, back) returned from a four-game absence Saturday against St. Louis. He logged 15 minutes of ice time and attempted three shots.
Analysis: Hossa, the team's goal leader with 34, has appeared to dodge a serious injury after he went headfirst into the boards after a check by Roman Polak. He is now a must start for Week 24.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa was held out a fourth straight game Thursday against the Flames because of neck and back injuries. Hossa has been practicing with the team and was hoping to play Thursday, but Detroit opted to hold the 34-goal scorer out.
Analysis: The Red Wings haven't been in a terrible slide since Hossa exited the lineup, so there hasn't been a need to rush him back. They need him to be 100 percent for the playoffs since it will take a monumental collapse down the stretch for Detroit to bow out of the postseason race. It does appear Hossa is close to playing, so don't cut bait with the Red Wings' top goal scorer. Hossa is obviously a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa missed a third straight game against the Coyotes Tuesday because of neck and back injuries. The Detroit Free Press reports Hossa has been practicing with the team and is hoping to play Thursday against the Flames. "The knee didn't bother me when I was skating, which was good sign," Hossa said. "My neck is a little stiff still, but it's slowly getting better."
Analysis: The Red Wings haven't been in a terrible slide since Hossa exited the lineup, so there hasn't been a need to rush him back. They need him to be 100 percent for the playoffs since it will take a monumental collapse down the stretch for Detroit to bow out of the postseason race. It does appear Hossa is close to playing, so don't cut bait with the Red Wings' top goal scorer. Hossa is obviously a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Detroit RW Marian Hossa didn't play Saturday against the Blue Jackets because of a sore neck and back. It was the second straight game he missed since being carted off the ice Tuesday against the Blues. He remains questionable heading into Tuesday against the Coyotes.
Analysis: Hossa, the team's goal leader with 34, has appeared to dodge a serious injury after he went headfirst into the boards after a check by Roman Polak. The Red Wings were hoping to have Hossa back by Saturday, but it appears he could rest a few more days. Hossa is a bit of an injury-risk option heading into Week 23 (March 9-15). He is obviously a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Detroit right winger Marian Hossa missed the Red Wings' game against Colorado because of a sore neck and knee Wednesday night, a night after he slammed into the end boards in St. Louis and was carried off on a gurney. He's listed as day to day.
Analysis: Hossa, the team's goal leader with 34, went headfirst into the boards after a check by Roman Polak. The 30-year-old Hossa was hospitalized for observation, but accompanied the team to Colorado. It appears he has dodged a serious injury, but it wasn't a surprise to see Hossa out of the lineup Wednesday. He is obviously a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Detroit Red Wings forward Marian Hossa was taken off the ice while strapped to a gurney after getting checked into the boards in the first period of Tuesday night's game against the St. Louis Blues. The game was delayed for several minutes while medical personnel attended to Hossa, the Red Wings' leading scorer with 34 goals and 27 assists in 61 games. There was no immediate word on the extent of the injury. Hossa returned to the lineup after missing two games with a neck injury. He was knocked to the ice and slid heavily into the end boards after a hit by defenseman Roman Polak, who drew a two-minute penalty for roughing. Team spokesman John Hahn said a CT scan was negative.
Analysis: Hossa was hospitalized for observation, but he was scheduled to make the team flight to Colorado and asked one of the team doctors if he could play. "I don't think he's playing (Wednesday), but he's flying with us," coach Mike Babcock said. "They're doing a bunch of tests on him and everything looks real good." Babcock had no complaints about Polak's hit, describing it as a "bump" while Hossa was on one leg following through on a shot. "He just kind of turned and hit the boards with his head," Polak said. "I don't want to injure the guy, I just want to play hard. I saw it and I didn't feel good after that." Hossa didn't manage a point before he left the game and has just one goal and no assists in his last five games. Still, he has scored 17 times in his last 26 games and has returned to being an elite Fantasy option. It sounds as though Hossa might have escaped serious injury, but it's never good to see a player getting carted off the ice.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports Red Wings RW Marian Hossa, who has missed the last two games with a sore neck, practiced Monday and said he will play Tuesday against the Blues. "I don't feel any pain or dizziness, so it's good," Hossa said Monday.
Analysis: The Red Wings were never overly concerned about Hossa's injury, but sat him down a few games because they need him for the long run. It does appear he will play Tuesday and is a low-risk start Week 22 (March 2-8). Hossa has 17 goals in his last 25 games and has once again looked like one of the NHL's best scorers. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa missed a second straight game Saturday against the Predators because of a neck injury. Mlive.com reports Hossa, who is day-to-day, is showing no signs of a concussion after taking a hit Wednesday against the Sharks and coach Mike Babcock is hopeful the Red Wings' top scorer will play Tuesday against the Blues. "(I'll) probably lay back, have a couple of days off, make sure I'm 100 percent and maybe start doing (stationary) bike and get on the ice and go from there," Hossa said.
Analysis: The Red Wings aren't overly concerned that Hossa's injury is serious, but it does sound as though he might be a bit of an injury-risk start heading into Week 22 (March 2-8). Hossa has 17 goals in his last 25 games and has once again looked like one of the NHL's best scorers. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News:The Detroit News reports Red Wings RW Marian Hossa, who left Wednesday's game against the Sharks due to injury, did not practice Thursday and has been scratched for Friday's game against the Kings. "His neck's stiff," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. Hossa, who was injured in the second period Wednesday after scoring his 34th goal, is day-to-day. "Day-to-day is sometimes 10 days, but I would think he would be back right away," Babcock said.
Analysis: Babcock sounds as though Hossa's injury is very minor and doesn't expect the team's top goal scorer to miss significant time. He could miss the team's next two games, which would then make him a risky start heading into Fantasy Week 22 (March 2-8). For now, just keep tabs on his progress. The first-line forward has high-end Fantasy potential when healthy.
News: Detroit RW Marian Hossa wasn't on the ice when the Red Wings finished their game against the San Jose Sharks because of concussion-like symptoms. For precautionary reasons, he was limited to 10-plus minutes over the first two periods of Wednesday night's 4-1 win over San Jose. Detroit coach Mike Babcock said Hossa was fine. Hossa scored the first goal of the game, giving him a team-leading 34 this season for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Analysis: Hossa missing any time at all is obviously huge news in the Fantasy world as he has become one of the best players in the entire league. He has 61 points on the season with Wednesday's goal with 34 goals and 27 assists. The Red Wings aren't saying much on this, which is understandable because they don't want there to be speculation. Wait until we know more on this potential concussion before making a decision on him for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa scored twice during Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Avalanche. Hossa gave Detroit the lead, with his first goal, with 8:38 left in the second period when he scored from the top of the right circle. Hossa then gave Detroit a 4-3 lead with his second goal 3:33 into the third. He has three multi-goal games in February and a point in seven of eight. He has nine goals and three assists in that span.
Analysis: Hossa has 16 goals and 10 assists in his last 21 games. He has been as good as any scorer in the NHL since the calendar year hit January and is getting hot at the right time for Fantasy owners. He has been everything the Red Wings had hoped for when he signed in the offseason and once again looks like a 90-point threat. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa might not have scored for a sixth straight game, but he was still active on the offensive end Thursday against the Wild. Hossa tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 in 18:16 of ice time. Hossa has seven goals and three assists during his six-game streak.
Analysis: Hossa has 31 goals and 27 assists in 55 games. He has been everything the Red Wings had hoped for when he signed in the offseason and once again looks like a 90-point threat. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: The NHL announced their Three Stars for the Week of Feb. 2-8 with Kings goalie Jonathan Quick taking home the honors as the First Star. Red Wings forward Marian Hossa was the Second Star and Capitals defenseman Mike Green was the Third Star.
Analysis: Hossa shared the NHL scoring lead Week 18 with Green. Hossa had six goals and one assist while Detroit won four times. Hossa has scored 13 times in his last 17 games and has become a top-threat again in Fantasy. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist in a 8-3 rout of the Oilers on Saturday. He was one of eight separate Red Wings players to light the lamp in the game. Hossa now has a three-game points streak with five goals and an assist during the streak in which he has earned more than a point in each game.
Analysis: Hossa is having some week, with three two-point games in a row and five goals. He is starting in nearly all leagues for good reason and is one of the hottest players in the league at the moment. Keep him active through thick and thin.
News: Detroit RW Marian Hossa scored two goals for the second consecutive game in a 5-4 win over the Coyotes on Wednesday. Hossa had given Detroit a 2-1 lead early in the second with his second of the game and 28th of the season. His shot from the left circle trickled in off the goal post. Hossa opened the scoring in the first period when his shot from the high slot bounced in off Coyotes defenseman David Schlemko.
Analysis: Let's make it six two-goal games for Hossa this season. Hossa now has 28 goals on the season and now has 60 two-goal games in his career. Hossa came to Detroit to chase a title and the Red Wings' signing is paying off big time right now. He remains a must-start forward especially now that he is hot as he is a point-per-game option.
News:Marian Hossa had the game-winner in a shootout after scoring twice in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues and ending a season-high five-game skid. Hossa gave the Red Wings the lead twice in the second period with two even-strength goals past Manny Legace. He has five goals and three assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Hossa, who signed a one-year deal at a discount to chase a championship with the Red Wings, has had five two-goal games for Detroit this season and 59 in his career. He has 26 goals this season, three fewer than he had last season for the runner-up Pittsburgh Penguins and Atlanta Thrashers. The 29 goals were the fewest he scored since having the same total during the 1999-2000 season with Ottawa. When your playing alongside arguably one of the best centers in the NHL -- Pavel Datsyuk -- life can be easy at times. Hossa might not be flashing 100-point potential, but he is averaging a point-per-game and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa has 24 goals this season, but Thursday's goal against the Stars was his first on the power play at home. Hossa now has 48 points on the season, splitting his points between goals and assists with 24 and 24.
Analysis: Hossa has not disappointed since moving over to Detroit. He is on about a point-per-game pace and should be starting in all leagues through thick and thin.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa scored his 23rd goal of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Hossa has been as good as advertised since his move to Detroit and it doesn't look like he's going to slow down any time soon. Continue to keep him active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa scored and added two assists in Saturday's loss to the Sharks. He now has 45 points on the season.
Analysis: Hossa has been as good as advertised since his move to Detroit and it doesn't look like he's going to slow down any time soon. Continue to keep him active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa scored a goal and finished at minus-2 Monday against the Stars. The Red Wings led 3-1 when Hossa, set up by the goal inside the Dallas defenders on a power play, poked a shot through Marty Turco's skates. He has scored in four straight games after not getting a goal in his previous seven.
Analysis: With all the talented centers in Detroit, Hossa isn't going to have many prolonged slumps. He already is at 20-20 for the season and could clip his first 80-point season since 2006-07. Continue to keep Hossa active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa claimed his 20th goal of the season Saturday in a win over the Sabres. He has now scored in three straight games after going seven games without a goal.
Analysis: Hossa has really picked up the pace to start the new year and remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa reached 40 points on the season when he scored and assisted in Thursday's win over the Stars.
Analysis: After just one point in five games to end December, Hossa now has six points in 2009 already and remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Red Wings RW Marian Hossa ended his seven-game goal-scoring drought, his longest of the season, by firing in a hard wrist shot at 5:59 of the third period to give Detroit a 2-0 lead Tuesday. Hossa was noticeably relieved as he pumped his fist on the ice.
Analysis: Despite this latest mini-slump, Hossa remains a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Detroit RW Marian Hossa picked up three assists in Thursday's outdoors meeting with Chicago at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day.
Analysis: Hossa picked up his first points since Dec. 23 against St. Louis, a span of three games. He's now got 37 points on the season, however, and remains a must-start Fantasy option across the board.
News:Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist for the Red Wings during Thursday's 6-0 win against the Sharks. Hossa made it 3-0 at 9:18 of the second period when he snapped a one-timer off Evgeni Nabokov's blocker and into the top of the net from the high slot. It was Hossa's 17th goal and third in six games.
Analysis: Hossa has managed 33 points in his first 31 games with the Red Wings, but what those numbers won't tell you is that he has slowed down some over the last month. Hossa has just seven goals and three assists in his last 15 games. Still solid production, but we expect more from Hossa since he is a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa scored a goal during Monday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche. Hossa brought the Red Wings to within a goal 7:07 into the third period when he scored from the left circle off a face off won by Henrik Zetterberg. It was Hossa's 16th goal and third in seven games.
Analysis: Hossa has managed more than 30 points in his first 30 games with the Red Wings, but what those numbers won't tell you is that he has slowed down some over the last month. Hossa has just six goals and two assists in his last 14 games. Still solid production, but we expect more from Hossa since he is a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa claimed his 15th goal of the season Saturday in a win over the Blackhawks.
Analysis: Hossa had a little slump in November, but now he has four goals in his last five games and appears back on track. He only has one assist in his last 11 games though, which is a little worrying. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats, regardless.
News:Marian Hossa knew if the Red Wings kept shooting, the puck would finally go in. And it did, on a shot by Hossa early in the third period that gave Detroit a 2-1 win over Anaheim on Monday night. "We tried to stay patient. We were, I think, all over them and we outshoot them," Hossa said. "It was just a matter of time when the one squeezed in and it squeezed in and tight game. We did lots of more shots."
Analysis: Hossa got the winner 1:48 into the third period when he beat Jonas Hiller from the right circle to convert a two-on-one pass from Dan Cleary. "Clears had the puck and I just tried to wait for him and I knew it was a matter of time when he was going to make the pass to me," Hossa said. "Basically I just tried to shoot at the net and I think it surprised the goalie by the five-hole." Hossa hesitated before shooting, which threw Hiller off. "I was expecting one-timer and I was already down," Hiller said. It was Hossa's 14th goal and the second straight Red Wings' win in which he broke a third period tie. Hossa has four goals in his last six games and continues to be one of Detroit's top offensive weapons. Continue to start the 40-goal threat in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa scored two goals in Friday's game against the Devils. It was his first points in two games. He has just three points combined over his last six contests.
Analysis: Hossa, who is active in 99 percent of CBSSports.com leagues, has an even 13 goals and 13 assists this season and is off to another quality start despite his recent mini-slump. There is no reason he should not be active in all Fantasy formats, so what is that one percent waiting for? He is a player who should be active through thick and thin.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa scored two goals in Friday's game against Florida, giving him two points in each of his lat four games. He has four goals and four assists during that span.
Analysis: Hossa is among the league leaders in points with 23 (10 goals and 13 assists). He remains a must-start Fantasy forward in all formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa didn't score against his old team, Pittsburgh, on Tuesday night, but he did manage to record two assists in a 7-6 loss.
Analysis: Hossa is tied for fourth in the league with 19 points, and has seven points in his last five games. He remains a must-start Fantasy forward in all formats.
News:Marian Hossa scored two goals to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Hossa scored his seventh of the year in the 1st period to make it 1-0 and later added his eighth in the 2nd period to make it 2-1 Detroit. Hossa also picked up two minutes in the penalty box for hooking John Madden.
Analysis: Hossa now has 17 points on the season for the Red Wings. He's scored three goals in his last three games and should be starting in all Fantasy leagues at all times.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa scored a power-play goal during Monday's 4-3 win against the Kings. Hossa flipped in his fifth goal when he wristed a shot past Jason LaBarbera 9:24 into the second period. Hossa has scored in three straight games and has four goals. He now has at least one point in seven straight games. He has five goals and six assists in that span.
Analysis: It took Hossa five games to get his first goal with Detroit, but ever since he has been red hot scoring. He is finally clicking with Pavel Datsyuk and that is only good news for Fantasy owners. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa managed a goal and an assist in regulation Saturday night and then scored the shootout winner as Detroit defeated the Blackhawks 6-5.
Analysis: We knew Hossa would thrive in Detroit and he hasn't disappointed so far, with 11 points in his first eight games. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: It's just something about these Detroit-Atlanta games that get Marian Hossa going. Hossa had two goals and an assist, and the Red Wings beat the Thrashers 5-3 on Friday night. The last time the two teams met was Jan. 15, and Hossa -- playing for the Thrashers -- had a hat trick in Atlanta's 5-1 win at Joe Louis Arena. "Playing your former team and knowing a lot of guys on the team, you play with a little more jump," he said. "Today, I felt good and we created a lot of chances. We played well until the end." Hossa was dealt to Pittsburgh at last season's trade deadline and helped the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to Detroit. The Red Wings then signed Hossa to a one-year $7.45 million free agent contract.
Analysis: Hossa gave Detroit a 2-1 lead for good with his first goal. He picked up a loose puck just inside the Atlanta blue line, cut in off the left wing, used a fake and a toe drag while cutting across the slot on defenseman Mathieu Schneider, a former Red Wing, and goalie Kari Lehtonen and put the puck into the empty net. Hossa's third goal of the season made it 3-1, 5:29 into the second period on a one-timer from the bottom of the left circle after a give-and-go with defenseman Niklas Kronwall. Hossa now has a point in six of seven games and has provided Detroit with the offensive flair they expected when they signed him. Continue to start Hossa in all Fantasy formats.
News:Marian Hossa made his first goal with the Detroit Red Wings quite memorable. The high-scoring forward found the net 23 seconds into overtime to give the defending Stanley Cup champions a 5-4 comeback win over the New York Rangers on Saturday. "I knew I was getting chances. I tried to stay calm on the ice, and off, too. there was no panic," Hossa said. "I knew the goals would come, and tonight I got the first one. Hopefully, now we can roll." Hossa fired in a one-timed shot from the bottom of the right circle off a pass from Pavel Datsyuk. It was the 300th career NHL goal for Hossa, who eliminated the Rangers in the second round of last season's playoffs when he scored in overtime of Game 5 while with the Pittsburgh Penguins. "It doesn't get any better than this," Hossa said. "The 300th, the first goal as a Red Wing and the game winner in overtime."
Analysis: Lundqvist stopped Hossa a little over seven minutes into the third as he came down the slot while Detroit was short-handed. Hossa left the Eastern Conference champion Penguins in July, signing a one-year, $7.45 million contract with the Red Wings. He now has a point in three straight games and is starting to gel with Datsyuk. You knew it was only a matter of time. Keep Hossa active in all Fantasy formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports after being dealt to Pittsburgh at the trade deadline last season, Marian Hossa quickly found his comfort zone playing on a line with Sidney Crosby. Now, Hossa is trying to get accustomed to playing alongside another superstar after joining the Red Wings in the summer. And this one, Pavel Datsyuk, is a little more unpredictable with his array of flashy moves. Hossa said the key to playing with Datsyuk is keeping your stick on the ice and being prepared for a pass when you least expect it. "Totally different players," Hossa said. "Pavel doesn't always go full speed, but he's reading the play really well. He sees you everywhere. He can pass to you from any angle, and that's really special. Sid is one of the strongest skaters, with powerful legs. Obviously, he's an excellent playmaker, also."
Analysis: Because of nagging injuries to Hossa, Datsyuk and their linemate, Tomas Holmstrom, the line was able to play together in just one exhibition game. That's not a problem for Datsyuk and Holmstrom, who have developed great chemistry after playing numerous games on the same line over the last few seasons. Hossa, however, is playing catch-up. "We need to work more on the power play than usual," Datsyuk said. "Need more communication, first couple of games -- need to go through everything together during the game." It's only going to be a matter of time before the points come rolling in for Hossa, so continue to keep him active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Wings RW Marian Hossa might have missed his team's preseason finale because of a groin injury, but he made sure to take the ice in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Maple Leafs. Hossa could not lead his team to a win, as Detroit lost 3-2, but he did pick up an assist on a Tomas Holmstrom third-period, power-play goal. Hossa finished at plus-1 in 17:36 of ice time and took one shot on net.
Analysis: Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock said after the loss that Hossa fit in well on a line with Holmstrom and Pavel Datsyuk. The trio will likely stay together for now, but it might only be a matter of time before Henrik Zetterberg is one a line with Hossa. Regardless, Hossa is a must-start Fantasy option at all times when he is healthy.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Red Wings RW Marian Hossa sat out his team's preseason finale on Sunday night with a slight groin problem. "I would guess it's day-to-day," Hossa said Sunday morning. "It felt tight the last game I played, and there's no reason to continue and make it worse."
Analysis: Hossa, who will be 30 in January, has scored at least 29 goals the past eight seasons and has 299 in his career. In 75 playoff games, he has 61 points. Coach Mike Babcock plans to put Hossa on the first line with Pavel Datsyuk and Tomas Holmstrom. Datsyuk is one of the best passers in the NHL and that should help Hossa find the net on a regular basis. Hossa remains a must-have Fantasy forward heading into the season, but keep a close eye on this groin injury through the first weekend of play.
News: After helping Pittsburgh reach the Stanley Cup finals, RW Marian Hossa -- arguably the best forward available in free agency -- agreed a one-year deal with Detroit worth just under $7.5 million to chase a Cup in Detroit instead of a signing a contract with the Penguins worth about $30 million more. "We were pretty surprised obviously," Red Wings general manager KenHolland acknowledged. A lot of athletes say it's not about the money, but Hossa proved it. "I didn't make the decision to be proud of myself," he said. "I did it because I had a choice to go wherever I wanted, and this is the place where I think I have the best chance to win."
Analysis: Hossa, who will be 30 in January, has scored at least 29 goals the past eight seasons and has 299 in his career. In 75 playoff games, he has 61 points. Coach Mike Babcock plans to put Hossa on the first line with Pavel Datsyuk and Tomas Holmstrom. Datsyuk is one of the best passers in the NHL and that should help Hossa find the net on a regular basis. Hossa remains a must-have Fantasy forward heading into the season.
News:Marian Hossa could have gotten a multi-year deal for big money and a smaller chance at an elusive Stanley Cup ring. One year in Hockeytown turned out to be a much better offer. Hossa, one of the top forwards available on the NHL free agent market, agreed to terms on a one-year, $7.45 million deal with Detroit on Wednesday. It was the Red Wings who beat Hossa and the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games during the Stanley Cup finals last month. The Penguins tried to keep him in alongside young superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, but the opportunity for a title lured Hossa away. "It was a really tough decision for me to make," Hossa said. "When I compared the two teams, I felt like I would have a little better of a chance to win the Cup in Detroit."
Analysis: Hossa needed only two days of free agency to figure out where he wanted to be. After the best playoff run in his career, he made the decision to join the team that ended his hopes at a first Stanley Cup ring. Hossa turned down a big offer from the Edmonton Oilers, believed to be worth between $70 million and $80 million over eight or nine years. "Without Marian wanting to be a Red Wing, this day never happens," Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. Hossa has scored at least 29 goals the past eight seasons and has 299 in his career, dating to 1998-99 -- his first full season in the NHL -- with the Ottawa Senators. The Red Wings now have three elite scoring options in Hossa, Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. Hossa's numbers might drop some since he won't necessarily be the top option in Detroit, but he is still an elite Fantasy option.
News:Marian Hossa lost the Stanley Cup to the Detroit Red Wings last month. Now, the star forward is joining the champions to help them repeat. Hossa signed a one-year contract with Detroit on Wednesday, and a person in the NHL told The Associated Press the deal is worth $7.45 million.
Analysis: Hossa has scored at least 29 goals the past eight seasons and has 299 in his career, dating to 1998-99 -- his first full season in the NHL -- with the Ottawa Senators. He has 25 goals and 61 assists in 75 playoff games. He was dealt to Pittsburgh from Atlanta at last season's trade deadline with an expiring contract. The Thrashers acquired him from the Senators before the 2005-06 season in the deal that sent Dany Heatley to Ottawa. Hossa is a must-start Fantasy forward capable of putting up 100 points no problem -- especially surrounded by as much talent as Detroit has.
News: RW Marian Hossa has told the Pittsburgh Penguins he intends to test the NHL free agent market, and the star forward expects to attract lucrative offers once bidding begins July 1. Penguins general manager Ray Shero said Hossa decided to seek other options after Pittsburgh made what Shero called "a very, very fair contract offer."
Analysis: Hossa was acquired from Atlanta in a trade-deadline deal to strengthen Sidney Crosby's line, but didn't spend hardly any time playing with Sid the Kid as both dealt with injuries last season. Wherever Hossa ends up, he is a solid No. 1 Fantasy forward capable of putting up 100 points no problem.
News: Penguins RW Marian Hossa was able to play Sunday against the Rangers after suffering a few injuries Thursday against the Islanders via a blind check by Sean Bergenheim. Hossa, finally playing a full game on Sidney Crosby's line, tied Sunday's game at 1 midway through the first with his 29th goal. Crosby used a spin move to create an opening along the goal line to pass to Pascal Dupuis, who fed the puck to Hossa. He now has two goals in his last three games.
Analysis: Hossa, acquired from Atlanta in a trading deadline deal to strengthen Crosby's line, couldn't get on the ice with Crosby for weeks due to Hossa's knee injury and Crosby's ankle sprain. Even when they finally played together Thursday against the Islanders, Hossa missed part of the game with a head and neck injury. "Yeah, it's been kind of tough," Crosby said. "But we're going to continue to get better, I think. The chemistry's there, we've just got to make sure we take advantage of our chances." Fantasy owners would love nothing more. It appears safe to activate Hossa in all Fantasy formats for Week 27 (March 31-April 6). He could be in for a good week playing alongside Crosby.
News: Penguins RW Marian Hossa left Thursday's game against the Islanders with 16:23 to play after he was clipped with a blind check by Sean Bergenheim. Hossa, who previously had left the game briefly during the second after a hit on his knee, laid on the ice for few minutes. He did not return. The team classified it as an upper-body injury. Hossa, acquired in a deadline deal with Atlanta, missed six of his first seven games with Pittsburgh due to a knee injury. Thursday was the first game Hossa and Sidney Crosby both played for the Penguins.
Analysis: Wow, talk about bad timing. As soon as Crosby returns from an ankle injury, Hossa goes down with his second injury since joining Pittsburgh. He is not exactly having a good run in the Steel City and who knows how long this injury will knock him out. Hossa has two goals and five assists in eight games with the Pneguins. Stick him on a line with Crosby and his numbers might shoot through the roof. He is still a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News:Marian Hossa scored his first goal Sunday against the Flyers since being traded to Pittsburgh at the February deadline. Hossa returned to the lineup as well Sunday from a six-game layoff because of a knee injury that occurred in his first game with the Penguins on Feb. 28. Hossa's goal made it 5-1 in the second period and came 31 seconds after Evgeni Malkin scored his second of the game and 41st of the season. Hossa also had an assist and finished at plus-2 in 18:06 of ice time.
Analysis: The Penguins were hoping that Hossa wouldn't turn into a deadline deal bust and it doesn't appear that way. They can't wait to get him on a line with Sidney Crosby and neither can Fantasy owners. It appears safe to once again start Hossa in all Fantasy formats.
News: Penguins RW Marian Hossa practiced Tuesday, but is unlikely to play Wednesday against the Sabres, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Hossa has missed six straight games with a sprained knee.
Analysis: Hossa was initially only supposed to be out for a week, but it's looking like that will be closer to two weeks now. The Penguins only have two games this week, so hopefully you took our advice and benched him for Fantasy Week 23 (Mar. 10-16). He remains a slightly risky injury start for the next period.
News: Pittsburgh RW Marian Hossa missed his sixth straight game with a sprained right knee Sunday as the Penguins defeated the Capitals 4-2.
Analysis: Hossa worked out Friday and could be back during Fantasy Week 24 (Mar. 10-16), but with his risky status and the Pens only having two games next week, he's probably worth leaving on your bench for now.
News:Marian Hossa was happy to learn that his sprained knee will keep him from skating with his new Pittsburgh teammates for only about a week. Hossa injured his right knee against the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, just 13 shifts into his debut with the Penguins. "It's bad news, but it's also good news because I didn't know what to expect and it's a first-degree MCL (medial collateral ligament) and it should be better within hopefully a week," Hossa said Friday.
Analysis: Wearing a brace, Hossa worked out off the ice Friday while his teammates ran through a practice for their game against Ottawa on Saturday. Acquired from Atlanta at the trade deadline Tuesday, the five-time All-Star saw about 10 minutes of ice time Thursday before he banged knees with Boston's Glen Murray. "I just felt good last night in the one period, and to tell you the truth, I'm really looking forward to playing with those guys," the 29-year-old right-winger said. Hossa has 26 goals and 30 assists in 60 games after tying for sixth in the NHL with 100 points last season. Hossa is a must start in Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Penguins forward Marian Hossa, acquired at the trade deadline from the Atlanta Thrashers, injured his knee in his first game for Pittsburgh and sat out the third period of the game against the Boston Bruins. Hossa lasted just 14 shifts for 10 minutes before he had a collision with Glen Murray and limped out with an unspecified knee injury. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time.
Analysis: Hossa was acquired Tuesday along with forward Pascal Dupuis for forwards Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen, a top prospect and a first-round draft pick. A five-time All-Star right wing, Hossa has 26 goals and 30 assists in 60 games after tying for sixth in the NHL with 100 points last season. Hossa is a must start in Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News:Marian Hossa will make his Penguins debut tonight against the Bruins, reports the Boston Globe. "It's definitely a relief," Hossa said. "Finally everything's over. I can start a new page and get a good start with a new team."
Analysis: Boston, who actually were interested in acquiring Hossa, will be the first team that will have to try and stop him in a Penguins uniform. He will likely play on the second line with Ryan Malone and Jordan Staal, both of whom he practiced on a line with Wednesday. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Pittsburgh Penguins added to their formidable offensive lineup Tuesday when they acquired RW Marian Hossa and RW Pascal Dupuis from the Atlanta Thrashers for RW Colby Armstrong, C Erik Christensen, C Angelo Esposito and a first-round pick.
Analysis: Everyone thought Ottawa and Montreal were the two favorites to land Hossa on deadline day, but the Penguins sneaked in just before the 3 p.m. buzzer and nabbed the 100-point scorer from last season. He joins Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in Pittsburgh, although it's unclear whether they will all play on the same line. Regardless of which line he's on, Hossa remains a must-start No. 1 forward in all formats.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa tallied two assists and finished at minus-1 during Thursday's game against the Hurricanes. He now has three goals and four assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Atlanta continues to try and work on a long-term deal with Hossa, but the reality still remains that he could be dealt before the upcoming trade deadline. He would likely be headed for a contender if traded, so his Fantasy value wouldn't decline. He would still remain a must-start Fantasy option.
News:Marian Hossa got a congratulatory handshake and a very meaningful message from Thrashers coach Don Waddell. "I'm proud of you," Waddell, who doubles as the Atlanta general manager, told his star forward after the Thrashers pulled out a 4-3 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Hossa was in the perfect place at the perfect time when he got to a rebound of Eric Perrin's shot and smacked the puck past Martin Brodeur tying the game with 18.1 seconds left in regulation. It got the game into overtime and vaulted the Thrashers into a first-place tie with Carolina in the tight Southeast Division.
Analysis: "I have a great relationship with Don and I don't think that's going to change. Either I'm going to stay or I'm going to leave," Hossa said. "He's a great guy and a great GM." Whether Hossa will still be with Atlanta by the time it all plays out is in question. The unrestricted free agent to be hasn't worked out a new deal with Waddell and the Thrashers and doesn't want to stay with them long term if the team isn't going to have a legitimate chance to win. Hossa has been a near-perfect example of consistency in the scoring categories with 26 goals and 27 assists. Now that's a balanced production for the season any Fantasy owner would love to see. He is owned in 100 percent of Fantasy leagues and is a must-start No. 1 Fantasy forward.
News:Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist in possibly his final home game for the Atlanta Thrashers, who beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 after a shootout on Wednesday. Kari Lehtonen set up Hossa's goal with 56 seconds left in the second period. Lehtonen made a stop and then quickly shot the puck straight up the ice to Hossa, who had only Olaf Kolzig ahead of him before scoring the breakaway goal. It was Lehtonen's second assist of the season. Hossa also had an assist on Eric Perrin's goal earlier in the second.
Analysis: Hossa and the Thrashers will not play another home game until Feb. 28, two days after the NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline. Thrashers general manager and interim coach Don Waddell said Wednesday he still hopes to re-sign Hossa, but he acknowledged a trade is an option. Hossa has been a near-perfect example of consistency in the scoring categories with 25 goals and 26 assists. Now that's a balanced production for the season any Fantasy woner would love to see. He is owned in 100 percent of Fantasy leagues and is a must-start No. 1 Fantasy forward.
News:Marian Hossa scored his 24th goal of the season 4:18 into the third period for a game-tying slap shot. The Thrashers snapped a two-game losing streak in home games and ended Tampa Bay's six-game winning streak on the road.
Analysis: Hossa now has 24 goals and 25 assists for a balanced productin this season. He is owned in 100 percent of Fantasy leagues and is a solit No. 1 Fantasy forward.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at even during the 56th All-Star game Sunday. Hossa scored on a slap shot at 4:08 of the third period.
Analysis: Hossa scored 22 goals in the first half of the season, but really caught fire in January with nine goals in 12 games. That late surge put him into the All-Star game. He managed just three points in October, but has tallied 10 or more points in the following three months and has re-emerged as a solid No. 1 Fantasy forward.
News:Marian Hossa staked Atlanta to a 1-0 lead in the opening minute of the second period before the Rangers send it to overtime and eventually a shootout where HOssa was one of three players who could not figure out Henrik Lundqvist. The Thrashers didn't record a shot in overtime and dropped their fifth straight (0-4-1).
Analysis: Hossa is well on his way to another season of 80-plus points and, despite a minus rating, he needs to be starting in all Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa scored his fifth goal in his last four games Sunday as Atlanta fell 4-2 to the Edmonton Oilers.
Analysis: Hossa is well on his way to another season of 80-plus points and, despite a minus rating, he needs to be starting in all Fantasy formats at this point.
News:Marian Hossa scored three goals to lift the Atlanta Thrashers to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Hossa scored the Thrashers' first three goals, notching his seventh career hat trick, and the first in nearly a year -- Jan. 16, 2007. Hossa, who has 19 goals, opened the scoring with a power-play goal 7:33 in when he skated out of the corner to the front of the net and beat Chris Osgood. His second goal came with 5:38 left in the opening period when Hossa stripped the puck from Detroit defenseman Brett Lebda in the Red Wings zone and put a shot between Osgood's torso and arm. He made it 3-0 just 1:14 into the second period on a wrister from the high slot.
Analysis: Hossa had just four power-play goals coming into the game and now has six on the season. He will head into the All-Star break with more than 40 points and well on his way to another season of 80-plus points. Despite a minus-10 rating, he needs to be starting in all Fantasy formats. He has multi-goal outings in two of his last five games.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa scored twice as Atlanta handed Buffalo their sixth consecutive loss, 5-2 on Sunday night. Hossa finished with a plus-2 rating, to improve his rating to minus-8 overall.
Analysis: Hossa's pair of goals were only the third and fourth in his last 15 games, so his owners will be glad to see him showing signs of finally breaking out of the slump that left him with a minus-9 rating in December. Hossa was paired with newly called up rookie RW Colin Stuart on a line with Eric Perrin, which seemed to help immensely. "I thought Stuart brought great speed to our line," Hossa said. "He can shoot." When Hossa is hot, he's usually very hot, so make sure to start him in Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 7-14).
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa ended a four-game scoreless streak Wednesday when he scored his 15th goal of the season in a 5-4 OT win over Carolina. The streak was his second-longest slump of the campaign.
Analysis: Hossa now has 37 points this season, but also has a minus-10 rating, which ranks him an amazing 732nd in the league! Still, the fact he plays alongside Ilya Kovalchuk and Todd White in Atlanta makes him one of the most attractive RWs in the league and a must-start in all formats.
News:Marian Hossa kept his eye on the bouncing puck, all the way to the winning goal. Hossa scored on a break-in at 19 seconds of overtime, capitalizing on a defensive mistake, in the Atlanta Thrashers' 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night. "I saw their defenseman had trouble handling it," Hossa said. "It was just a lucky takeaway from him, and I just had to shoot it."
Analysis: Hossa has one goal and six assists in his past five games. His only blemish is that he can't seem to manage a respectable plus/minus rating. That shouldn't keep you from starting him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa tallied two assists and finished at plus-1 during Saturday's game against the Canadiens. He now has three multi-assist games in his last six games. He has a total of seven assists in that span.
Analysis: Hossa hasn't scored a goal in seven games, but he is racking up assists and still putting points on the board. His only blemish is that he can't seem to manage a respectable plus/minus rating. That shouldn't keep you from starting him in all Fantasy formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Thrashers RW Marian Hossa's seven-game point scoring streak came to an end Friday against Toronto. Hossa managed just one shot and was minus-2 in the game.
Analysis: Hossa had three goals and six assists during his points streak. Hossa continues to post a constant flow of points, but his only blemish is that he can seem to manage a respectable plus/minus rating. That shouldn't keep you from starting him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa added an empty-net goal to secure a 4-2 win Friday against the Rangers. He almost had two goals in the game, but Hossa's would-be goal in the third period was waved off by officials who said they blew the play dead. They ruled Rangers G Steve Valiquette had the puck covered, before Hossa hit it out of his glove into the net. Hossa finished the game at minus-1.
Analysis: Hossa extended his points streak to five games Friday. He has three goals and three assists in that span. Hossa continues to post a constant flow of points, but his only blemish is that he can seem to manage a respectable plus/minus rating. That shouldn't keep you from starting him in all Fantasy formats.
News: RW Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist against the Islanders, marking his ninth multiple-point game of the season.
Analysis: Hossa has nine goals and 12 assists in the past 15 games. Start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: At 7:02 of the first period Saturday, Thrashers RW Marian Hossa beat Islanders backup G Wade Dubielewicz on a break-in with a wrist shot high to the blocker side. It was his 10th goal this season and third in seven games. He has six assists in that span as well.
Analysis: Hossa continues to be one of the Thrashers' top scoring options. He has 10 goals in 22 games this season and could very well net more than 30 goals for the seventh straight season. Start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: RW Marian Hossa, who had two assists in the Thrashers' win over the Lightning Monday, needs one point to reach 600 for his career.
Analysis: Hossa has multi-point outings in his past five games and continues to be an offensive force. Start him in all Fantasy formats.
News:Marian Hossa had two goals and an assist to lead the Atlanta Thrashers to a 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. Hossa had his second multigoal game of the season, with both coming against the Hurricanes. Six days earlier, he scored twice in the Thrashers' 5-3 loss to Carolina. Hossa also had an assist and plus-3 rating in the game. He extended his points streak to four games. He has six goals and three assists in that span.
Analysis: Hossa gave the Thrashers all the offense they'd need Friday in the first period. His first goal came about 4 1/2 minutes into the game when he hustled down the ice, took a feed in the slot from Todd White and beat Cam Ward from point-blank range. He and the Thrashers then made it a two-goal game by taking advantage of a critical Carolina turnover. Bret Hedican gave the puck away near the blue line, White scooped it up and passed to Hossa near the goal, and he beat a diving Ward with an easy backhand into an open net with about five minutes left. Hossa has multi-point outings in his last four games and continues to be an offensive force. Start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: RW Marian Hossa scored Atlanta's tying goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Florida, his fifth goal in the past six games. The goal brought back chants of "Ho-ssa! Ho-ssa!" for the first time this season in Philips Arena.
Analysis: Hossa has been on fire in six November games, and is turning a corner after totaling just two goals and one assist in October. He appears to be 100 percent recovered from an earlier groin injury and that is great news for Fantasy owners. Keep him active in all formats.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa scored a goal, had an assist and finished with a minus-1 rating during Friday's 4-1 win over the Panthers. Hossa also spent two minutes in the penalty box. Hossa has two goals and three assists in his last four games.
Analysis: Hossa has been on fire in four November games, and is turning a corner after totaling just two goals and one assist in October. He appears to be 100 percent recovered from an earlier groin injury and that is great news for Fantasy owners. Keep him active in all formats.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: Marian Hossa, who scored his lone goal during Atlanta's seven-game road trip during Saturday's 6-4 win over Tampa Bay, finished the trip with just three points. However, he totaled 26 shots, a sign that he might soon start filling the net again on a regular basis.
Analysis: Hossa continues to work on the same line as Todd White and Ilya Kovalchuk, the league's leading scorer. Keep Hossa active in all formats as his slump could be turning around. He appears to be 100 percent recovered from the groin injury which had him sidelined for three games.
News: RW Marian Hossa and C Todd White each posted a goal and assist with three shots on goal in Thursday's game against the Rangers. White finished with a plus-1 rating, while Hossa managed an even rating.
Analysis: Hossa appears to be 100 percent recovered from the groin injury which had him sidelined for three games. Hossa will look to keep it going on Saturday night in Tampa Bay. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa was back in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Philadelphia after a three-game absence with a groin injury. The Thrashers lost 4-0 in their sixth straight game and are the only team in the NHL without a win.
Analysis: Hossa tied for a team-high with four shots on net in 20:03 of ice time, but he took a minus-2 rating in the loss. Despite the poor game and minus Fantasy points, it appears safe to get him back into the active lineup in all leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa (groin) missed his third straight game on Saturday against the Devils, but hopes to return Tuesday night at Philadelphia. Hossa has one goal and a minus-1 rating in two games.
Analysis: It is encouraging news for Fantasy owners to hear that Hossa is nearing a return, especially since the Thrashers have three games upcoming during Fantasy Week 3 (Oct. 8-15). Hossa remains an injury-risk start, but no one would blame you for starting him because he is such a valuable Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: RW Marian Hossa missed his second straight game with a groin injury Thursday against Buffalo. RW Darren Haydar, who was recalled from the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves to fill Hossa's roster spot, played 15:55 and registered two shots on goal.
Analysis: Keep Hossa reserved until he is able to play and prove his health on the ice. When healthy, he's a must-start winger in all formats. He has averaged 41 goals over the past four seasons.
News: Marian Hossa suffered a groin injury in practice on Monday and he is not playing in Wednesday's game against the Senators. He is also not expected to play on Thursday in Buffalo, as the team plays it safe with a player of his magnitude. "It's so early in the season. We'll make sure we bring him back at 100 percent before he gets back on the ice," coach Bob Hartley told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "A groin can be a day or two; it can be four days. We're going to take the time that we need because obviously we don't want to carry this all year long."
Analysis: Chris Thorburn dressed and is skating in the game in his absence, while Eric Perrin slid into the top spot with rookie Bryan Little and Slava Kozlov. Reserve Hossa immediately in all Fantasy leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Hossa has posted two goals and a plus-2 rating in his only preseason game, but appears primed and ready for another big season.
Analysis: Hossa produced his first 100-point season in 2006-07, notching 43 goals and 57 assists for the Thrashers. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues heading into the new season.
News: Atlanta RW Marian Hossa's team-record, 11-game point streak (7 goals, 11 assists) ended with a scoreless effort in Thursday's game at Atlanta.
Analysis: Despite being blanked against Martin Biron and the Flyers, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa had an assist on Slava Kozlov's goal in Monday's game against the Capitals, which gave him points in 11 straight games, extending his Thrashers record. He has seven goals and 11 assists in the stretch.
Analysis: Hossa is just two points short of his career-high of 92 set last season. He is currently on pace for more than 100 points.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa reached the 40-goal mark for the second time in his nine-year NHL career with a goal against the Panthers Saturday. He also had an assist and a plus-1 rating in the game. He is currently on a 10-game points streak in which he has seven goals and 10 assists.
Analysis: Hossa is getting closer and closer to 100 points, as he now stands with 40 goals and 49 assists in the season. Needless to say, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa, Atlanta's leading scorer, had a pair of assists in Thursday's game against the Canadiens, as the Thrashers broke a tie with idle Tampa Bay for the Southeast lead with 82 points.
Analysis: Hossa has six goals, 15 points and a plus-8 rating over the past nine games. Needless to say, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa's 39th goal gave the Thrashers a 2-1 lead with 16:59 remaining of Tuesday's game against the Panthers. Atlanta had a two-man advantage when he took Alexei Zhitnik's pass from the right circle and used a wrister to beat Ed Belfour.
Analysis: Hossa has six goals and eight points against Florida in six games this season. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa scored two goals and Kari Lehtonen had 35 saves to help Atlanta beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Sunday. The Thrashers moved into a tie with Tampa Bay for first place in the Southeast Division. "Now that we're winning again, we have to keep it up. It's been a rollercoaster," Hossa said after scoring his 37th and 38th goals.
Analysis: Hossa has five goals and 12 points with a plus-6 rating during his current seven-game points streak. Needless to say, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa scored the game-winner and Eric Belanger had a goal and an assist to lead Atlanta to a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.
Analysis: Hossa was skating with newly-acquired Keith Tkachuk on a line. The addition of a talent like Tkachuk makes Hossa that much more impressive as a Fantasy option. He remains a must-start in all leagues and might be primed for a big finish.
News: Ilya Kovalchuk, Marian Hossa and Eric Boulton scored third-period goals and the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Hossa also added an assist and plus-3 rating in the win. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa scored two goals while adding two assists and a plus-4 rating on seven shots on goals in 21:48 of ice time in Thursday's game at Colorado.
Analysis: Hossa ended a five-game stretch with no goals and just two assists, but he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues for games just like this.
News: Marian Hossa hobbled off the ice with an injured left knee early in the second period, then returned at the start of the third to score his 31st goal for the Atlanta Thrashers against the New York Islanders on Friday night. Hossa was tripped by Islanders defenseman Freddy Meyer and slid into the boards behind the New York goal just over a minute into the second. After remaining on his back for several minutes, Hossa got up slowly and was helped to the Atlanta bench. He went straight to the locker room for treatment, hobbling noticeably as he headed down the tunnel. But Hossa was back on the ice for the start of the third. The crowd began chanting his name when they noticed him lining up for the opening shift, and it take long for him to bring out an even bigger cheer. Hossa got the puck at the side of the Islanders' net and flipped a shot over the left shoulder of goalie Mike Dunham, giving Atlanta a 4-3 lead just 19 seconds into the period.
Analysis: Hossa represented the Thrashers in the All-Star Game at Dallas this week. He came into Friday tied for the NHL lead with 30 goals and ranked sixth in points with 63. It appears the knee injury is not that serious and you can continue to use Hossa in all Fantasy formats. He is a must-start option when healthy.
News: Marian Hossa has posted 30 goals, 33 assists and a plus-9 rating with 43 penalty minutes through 50 games at the All-Star break.
Analysis: Hossa is on pace for his first 100-point season, which would shatter his previous high of 92 points back in 2005-06. Needless to say, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa, who had a hat trick in Atlanta's loss to Montreal on Tuesday, sealed the 3-1 victory over the Rangers on Saturday with an empty-netter with 23.2 seconds left - his NHL-leading 30th goal this season.
Analysis: Hossa is one of the best players in the NHL right now and should be starting in all Fantasy formats as long as he is healthy.
News: Hossa scored three goals for the second time this season, leading the Atlanta Thrashers to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night and ruining the first start for Fukufuji. He has 29 goals for the season. "This feels good," Hossa said. "We finally made it easy on ourselves."
Analysis: Hossa has 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in his last 14 games. Hossa also had a hat trick Nov. 30 against Toronto and has six three-goal games in his career.
News: Marian Hossa was scoreless for the third straight game on Friday night at New Jersey, although he did manage a plus-1 rating.
Analysis: The longest scoreless streak of the season for Hossa was four games from Nov. 18-25. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues and will be back on the scoresheet soon enough, perhaps as soon as Saturday in Carolina.
News: Marian Hossa, held without a goal for seven games, scored twice for Atlanta on Friday in a loss to the Coyotes. Hossa, tied for second in the NHL with 25 goals, hadn't scored one since Dec. 19.
Analysis: Hopefully Friday's outburst will send Hossa on a scoring spree. He remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Atlanta received a brief scare when RW Marian Hossa, their leading scorer with 24 goals, had to be helped off the ice on Monday against the Senators after colliding with Ottawa's Anton Volvchenkov in the third period. Hossa wasn't seriously injured though and returned to the ice soon after. Hossa did have three assists in the game.
Analysis: Hossa hasn't had a goal in six games, but during that same stretch he has 11 assists to bring his season total to 31. Even when he isn't scoring goals, Hossa is finding a way to make himself useful for Fantasy owners. He remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Marian Hossa picked up three assists with a plus-1 rating in Wednesday's game at Pittsburgh in 19:27 of ice time.
Analysis: Hossa has two goals and 10 points with a plus-6 rating during his current five-game point streak.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa, who had two assists in the win over Pittsburgh on Thursday, has a nine-game point streak against the Penguins, and 34 points in 29 career meetings.
Analysis: Hossa is leading the league with 24 goals and remains a must-start Fantasy forward in all formats.
News: Marian Hossa has 22 goals, including a league-leading 13 power play markers, to go along with 20 assists and a plus-5 rating through the first 31 games.
Analysis: After a rare four-game scoreless streak, Hossa is back. He has six goals and five assists with a plus-4 rating over the past six games.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa (illness) returned to action on Saturday against the Penguins. He scored a goal and finished with a minus-1 rating in a losing effort.
Analysis: Hossa now has 22 goals on the season and remains an excellent Fantasy option.
News: Marian Hossa, who has been battling a virus, was rested most of the third period of Thursday's blowout loss at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Hossa is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return to the lineup.
News: Hossa scored a goal and added an assist with a plus-1 rating and eight shots on goal in 20:26 of ice time in Tuesday's game at Toronto.
Analysis: Needless to say, Hossa remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: RW Marian Hossa scored three goals, added an assist and had a team-high seven shots on goal in Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Hossa ended his personal history of frustration against Toronto with his first hat trick for Atlanta. Hossa leads the NHL with 20 goals this season, but he had only one goal and one assist in his last nine games against Toronto, a streak that began before Hossa's 2005 trade to Atlanta from Ottawa. Hossa passed the New York Rangers' Jaromir Jagr for the league scoring lead with 39 points. Hossa also leads the league with 20 power-play points.
News: Marian Hossa scored a goal (13) and added two assists with a plus-1 rating and six shots on goal in Monday's game against the Bruins in 19:04 of ice time.
Analysis: Hossa leads the NHL in goals and has an impressive 24 points overall. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues, especially in leagues which discourage penalty minutes.
News: Marian Hossa picked up his NHL-leading 11th goal and 500th career point on a power play against Carolina Wednesday.
Analysis: Atlanta's top scorer had a career-high 16 shots on goal. Eight of Hossa's 11 goals have come on the power play.
News: Since joining Atlanta last season, Marian Hossa has been a factor against the Panthers no matter where they play. Just 27 years old, the nine-year veteran has five goals and eight assists during a five-game points streak against them. Hossa extended that run with two goals and an assist in a 6-0 rout on Oct. 7 at Philips Arena. Overall, Hossa leads Atlanta with seven goals - including five on the power play - and 11 points. He scored twice and added an assist in regulation before netting the game-winner in the shootout in a 4-3 win over Washington on Thursday.
Analysis: Hossa continues to be a must-start in all Fantasy leagues and is turned Atlanta into a dangerous offensive squad and Stanley Cup contender.
News: Marian Hossa scored two goals, added an assist and had a plus-2 rating with seven shots on goal in Thursday's game against the Capitals in 27:10 of ice time.
Analysis: It is a rarity when a forward leads the team in total ice time, but that's exactly what happened on Thursday with Hossa. He continues to be a must-start in all Fantasy leagues and is turned Atlanta into a dangerous offensive squad and Stanley Cup contender.
News: Thrashers RW Marian Hossa kept up his strong start with a goal and two assists Wednesday in a 4-1 win over the Bruins. He has four goals and eight points in the Thrashers' first four games.
Analysis: Continue to play Hossa while he is on a hot streak to start the season. It seems as though Hossa has reemerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The mild-mannered Marian Hossa, who came to Atlanta in last season's blockbuster deal that sent Dany Heatley to Ottawa, has easily outperformed the one-dimensional Kovalchuk in Atlanta's first two games. After picking up a goal and an assist in Thursday's season-opening 3-2 shootout loss to Tampa Bay, Hossa added two goals and an assist in Atlanta's 6-0 win over the Florida Panthers. Thrashers General Manager Don Waddell enjoys his versatility. "When Marian came in here I didn't realize how good he was," said Waddell. "Not only is he a great scorer, but also he's a great two-way player. You can play him in all types of situations."
Analysis: It's only two games, but Hossa's early performance this season, following his 39-goal, 53-assist debut in Atlanta, is going a long way towards validating general manager Don Waddell's belief that his team would be just fine without Heatley. Hossa, in his eighth NHL season, first got on the scoresheet early in the second period with a bullet goalmouth pass to Slava Kozlov, who simply tapped the puck into the open net off his backhand past a helpless Ed Belfour. Start Hossa in all formats.
News: Marian Hossa is skating on the team's second scoring line in Atlanta with Slava Kozlov and Glen Metropolit. He scored a pair of goals and had an assist at Florida on Saturday.
Analysis: Regardless of his linemates, Hossa remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats. However, we would prefer to see him on a superline with Ilya Kovalchuk and Kozlov.
News: Marian Hossa had two goals and an assist to power the Atlanta Thrashers to a 6-0 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday.
Analysis: Hossa now has three goals and two assists through two games. It is safe to say he is having a nice start to the season. Hossa is once again a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa scored a goal and added an assist with a minus-1 rating in Thursday's game against the Lightning. He also had three shots on goal in 20:14 of ice time.
Analysis: Hossa is once again a must-start in all Fantasy leagues heading into the 2006-07 regular season.
News: Marian Hossa scored a pair of goals and added two assists in Wednesday's game at Florida, adding a plus-3 rating and six shots on net in 20:09 of ice time.
Analysis: Hossa has managed 13 points (6 G, 7 A) with a plus-5 rating over the past eight games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa (flu) was able to play in Thursday's game against the Thrashers. He finished with a goal, two assists and a plus-1 rating with a game-high eight shots on net.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Hossa back into the active Fantasy lineup in all daily leagues if you reserved him as a precaution.
News: Marian Hossa had flu-like symptoms flare up late on Monday afternoon and he was scratched from the lineup against the Sabres.
Analysis: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Hossa will not play in Tuesday's game at Boston, as he did not make the trip with the team. Set your lineups accordingly in daily leagues.
News: Marian Hossa scored a goal, added an assist and had a plus-1 rating with four shots on goal in Thursday's game against the Islanders.
Analysis: Hossa has eight points (3 G, 5 A) in eight games since the Olympic Games break. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa scored two goals, added two assists and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's Olympic Games performance against Team Latvia.
Analysis: Hossa has performed well at the Olympics, as the surprising Slovakians lead the group with a 2-0 record. While this does not directly translate into meaning for your Fantasy team, having gain confidence on the world stage can be nothing but good heading back to the states when play resumes in March.
News: Marian Hossa was scoreless with four shots on goal in 22:19 of ice time in his first game back in Ottawa since an offseason trade involving Dany Heatley.
Analysis: Despite the scoreless game, Hossa remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa scored the lone Thrashers goal on Tuesday at Toronto along with five shots on goal in 22:04 of ice time.
Analysis: Hossa has posted just five points (2 G, 3 A) over his past eight games. He will return to Ottawa on Thursday for the first time since he and defenseman Greg de Vries were traded during the offseason for Dany Heatley.
News: Marian Hossa has posted two assists, a plus-1 rating and 10 shots on goal in Wednesday's game against the Predators.
Analysis: Hossa has posted 13 points (5 G, 8 A) and a plus-4 rating over the past six games, as he and Ilya Kovalchuk has just been absolutely ridiculous lately.
News: Marian Hossa started the week with a big game, as he scored two goals and had an assist and plus-4 rating and seven shots on goal in Monday's game against his former team, the Ottawa Senators.
Analysis: Hossa has scored at least two goals in each of the past two games and 11 points (6 G, 5 A) over the past seven games.
News: Marian Hossa scored a goal and added four assists with a plus-1 rating in 24:26 of ice time in Thursday's game at Washington.
Analysis: Hossa might have been pumped up about being named to Team Slovakia for the 2006 Winter Olympics earlier in the day.
News: Marcel and Marian Hossa were selected to the Team Slovakia roster for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Analysis: Marian will be representing his country for the second time, while Marcel is making his first appearance for the national team at the Olympics.
News: Marian Hossa was scoreless in Saturday's game at Anaheim with a minus-1 rating in 21:37 of ice time.
Analysis: Hossa is having a bit of a power outage recently, going scoreless in his past two games and posting only six points (2 G, 4 A) and minus-5 rating over the past 10 games.
News: Marian Hossa scored two goals and three assists while posting a plus-3 rating in two games against the Capitals in Friday and Saturday's home-and-home.
Analysis: Hossa, Peter Bondra and Marc Savard were a big part of the 15 goals in two games against the lowly Capitals.
News: Marian Hossa and defenseman Greg de Vries were traded to Atlanta on Wednesday for Dany Heatley. The veteran had just signed a three-year contract with his former team.
Analysis: Hossa will see a decrease in Fantasy value with the Thrashers, despite the fact they should be much improved in 2005-06. His scoring totals should remain high, but his plus/minus rating is expected to take a severe hit. He will still be among the top scorers in the league and is a must-start in all leagues.
News: The Ottawa Sun reports Marian Hossa had an MRI on his knee after a game against Denmark in the World Championships.
Analysis: The test did not reveal a knee injury and he was able to represent Slovakia in a game against Sweden on Monday.
News: Marian Hossa (facial lacerations) returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game against St. Louis. He buried two goals and finished with a plus-2 in 18:42 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Hossa back into the active lineup in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marian Hossa left Thursday's game in the first period after he was hit in the face with a puck. A cut above his eye required nine stitches.
Analysis: Hossa has declared himself out for Sunday's NHL All-Star game at St. Paul.
News: Hossa picked up three assists in Thursday's win against the Penguins.
Analysis: Hossa has registered 16 points (7 G, 9 A) over his past 10 games.
News: Marian Hossa scored two more goals in a 4-0 win at New Jersey on Tuesday.
Analysis: Hossa has nine points (6 G, 3 A) during his current five-game points streak.
News: Marian Hossa scored a pair of power play goals in Sunday's 2-2 tie at Carolina.
Analysis: Hossa now has 10 points (7 G, 3 A) over his past eight games.
News: Hossa scored two goals and chipped in with an assist in Tuesday's win over the Lightning.
Analysis: Hossa remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Hossa scored a goal in Thursday's game against Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Hossa entered Thursday's game without a marker in his past 10 games, although he had eight assists during the span.
News: Marian Hossa (foot) scored two goals and added two assists in Thursday's win over Columbus.
Analysis: Hossa entered Thursday's game with only two points (2 G) over his past four games after starting the year with 12 points (5 G, 7 A) over his first eight games.
News: Hossa (toe) returned to practice on Wednesday and said "it's getting better," according to the Ottawa Citizen. He will be a gametime decision Thursday against Columbus.
Analysis: Play it safe and keep Hossa reserved if your league allows daily transactions.
News: Marian Hossa (foot) was unable to play in Tuesday's game at Atlanta.
Analysis: Hossa might be able to return on Thursday when the Senators return home to face the Blue Jackets. Keep him reserved until he can officially return and play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Hossa might miss Tuesday's game in Atlanta due to swelling on his left foot, according to the Ottawa Sun. He was injured while blocking a shot during Saturday's game. "It's swollen up right now and we'll just have to wait to see how it is," said Hossa. "It's pretty sore ... there's a lot of blood in there and it's swelled up a bit, but it's not broken."
Analysis: If your league allows daily transactions, consider reserving Hossa for now.
News: Hossa ended a personal mini-skid on Thursday by scoring a pair of goals. He had no points in his past two games.
Analysis: Hossa now has 14 points (7 G, 7 A) in 11 games this season.
News: Marian Hossa scored his fifth goal of the season on Thursday against Florida.
Analysis: Hossa has five goals over his past five games and his point streak now sits at eight games.
News: Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over Washington.
Analysis: Hossa has tallied at least one point in each of Ottawa's six games this season and he has four goals over his past three games.
News: Marian Hossa scored an empty-net goal in the third period at Anaheim on Friday. He had four shots on goal.
Analysis: Hossa has scored a point in every game so far this season.
News: Hossa (flu) was able to play on Saturday. "I didn't feel as I would like to feel but now we've got a couple of days rest so it's good for me," Hossa said. "I wasn't weak but I could feel the cold air coming through my chest when I was breathing. In the end, I was losing a lot of energy but it was my first game and I was expecting that." Hossa can rest until Wednesday when the Senators play next. It is safe to keep him activated in all leagues.
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News: Hossa (flu) missed his second straight game Thursday against Philadelphia. He remains day to day, but should be kept active since this doesn't appear to be a long-term ailment.
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News: Hossa (flu) did not play Wednesday. Brad Smyth replaced him in the lineup. Hossa is questionable for Thursday's game against Philadelphia. Keep him reserved.
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News: Hossa has been ruled out for Wednesday's game. The Ottawa Sun reports that Hossa is recovering from the flu. Monitor his status in the next few days before adjusting your lineup.
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News: Hossa missed Monday's practice with the flu. His status for Wednesday's game in New York against the Rangers is unclear. Hossa, who will be re-evaluated Tuesday, should be kept active.
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News: Hossa returned to action Wednesday against Carolina. He had been sidelined with a back injury, but should remain in your active lineup every week.
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News: Hossa missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday with a sore back, according to the Ottawa Citizen. Senators coach Jacques Martin said "he should be all right in a few days." Ottawa doesn't play again until Wednesday, so Hossa looks safe to keep active for the upcoming week.
Analysis:
News: The Ottawa Citizen reports that Hossa missed Wednesday's practice with a sore back. The injury is not considered serious and he should return to the ice Thursday, so there's no reason to reserve him just yet.
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News: Hossa missed practice Tuesday because of a sore knee and is questionable for Wednesday's game. The Ottawa Sun reports that he is experiencing pain in his surgically repaired left knee.
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News: Hossa played Tuesday and was held to just one shot on goal. Hossa did not practice Monday due to an undisclosed injury. He reportedly tweaked his knee while lifting weights. Keep him in your active lineup for now.
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News: Hossa did not practice Monday due to an undisclosed injury. He reportedly tweaked his knee while lifting weights, but the Senators hope he will be able to play Tuesday against Vancouver.
Analysis:
News: The Senators signed Hossa to a four-year, $8.8-million contract on Wednesday, ending his holdout. He said he could be able to play in Ottawa's weekend preseason games, and we expect he should be ready in time for the regular season. Hossa looks safe to draft this season, and now the only question about his Fantasy value is how he will perform without Alexei Yashin at his side.
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News: Hossa suffered an injury to his right leg during Sunday's game against Montreal, and is listed as day to day. The injury was unrelated to the one to his left knee three years ago which required surgery to repair his ACL and MCL ligaments, and was an area just below and to the side of his right knee. Hossa is a very productive Fantasy player, so keep him active unless this is deemed more serious.
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News: Hossa's toe injury, suffered during Wednesday's game against Washington, is a bruise and not a break. He will return to game action as soon as he is able to put pressure on it during practice. Martin Havlat is likely to take his slot alongside Radek Bonk and Rob Zamuner if he misses any games. Keep Hossa in your lineup for now - this probably won't sideline him for more than a game, if any.
Analysis:
News: Hossa was forced to leave Wednesday's game against Washington in the third period after taking a shot off his left toe. He limped off the ice and will be sent for X-rays on Thursday. Hopefully Hossa, who leads the Senators in goals (17) and points (39), won't miss much time.
Analysis:
News: Hossa worked hard in the offseason and seems to have put last year's nasty accident with Bryan Berard behind him, look for him to make a nice impact for the Senators early, which will result into good numbers for the entire season.
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News: Hossa had two goals last night against the Islanders and has four goals in his last two games. He has really picked up his play and continues having a big season.
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News: Marian Hossa leads the Senators with nine goals this season. Hossa is a fast skater with speed to beat defensemen to consistently and is also powerful enough to out-muscle them. He could score 30 this season, or more.
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