News: Coyotes C Robert Lang continues to show no ill-effects from the lower body injury that sidelined him for the first two games of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Red Wings. In his second contest back on Tuesday, he finished at even in 15 shifts, winning 2 of 8 faceoffs. Phoenix was shut out 3-0.
Analysis: Lang isn't much of a scoring option, finishing with only nine goals and 20 assists in 64 games this season. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option heading into 2010-11.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang (lower body) did not return to action for Phoenix's last game of the regular season Saturday in San Jose.
Analysis: Lang will likely be back at some point in the first round of the playoffs but will remain a low-end Fantasy option going into 2010-11.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang missed a second straight game Saturday with a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Lang should be back soon, but the Coyotes are on fire and will do fine without his presence while he gets healthy. Continue to ignore him in all but the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang did not suit up for Thursday's game against the Predators due to a lower body injury.
Analysis: Lang is getting close to playing, but since Phoenix is on a big winning streak, it seems coach Dave Tippett doesn't want to mess with team chemistry. Lang hasn't played up to his ability in 2009-10, so the aging veteran has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang (lower body) did not return to action on Tuesday against the Blackhawks. He has missed the last nine games.
Analysis: Lang is getting close to playing, but since Phoenix is on a big winning streak, it seems coach Dave Tippett doesn't want to mess with team chemistry. Lang hasn't played up to his ability in 2009-10, so the aging veteran has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang (lower body) did not dress on Sunday against the Stars. He has missed the last eight games.
Analysis: While Lang could be dealing with a legit injury, we also don't feel the Coyotes are making an effort to rush him back into the lineup since Lang hasn't played up to his ability in 2009-10. The aging veteran has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang missed his seventh straight game with a lower-body injury Saturday against Chicago.
Analysis: Lang has minimal Fantasy value when healthy, so don't worry too much about when he'll return.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang missed his sixth consecutive game due to a lower-body injury on Thursday against the Panthers.
Analysis: While Lang does have nine goals and 20 assists on the season, he's recorded points just once in his last nine games. He has minimal Fantasy value at this time.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang sat out of Tuesday's game against the Lightning due to a lower body injury. He's missed Phoenix's last five games.
Analysis: Lang doesn't have a point in his last five games and is has been a tough year for the veteran, who was coming off a major Achilles' injury that sidelined him last season. Lang is no longer a regular top-six contributor in Phoenix and has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang missed his fourth straight game with a lower-body injury on Sunday against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Lang doesn't have a point in his last five games and is has been a tough year for the veteran, who was coming off a major Achilles' injury that sidelined him last season. Lang is no longer a regular top-six contributor in Phoenix and has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang scored a goal, tallied two assists and finished at plus-5 on Monday against the Oilers. Lang ended a 20-game goal drought with 8:20 remaining as he put Phoenix up 6-0. It was his ninth goal of the season.
Analysis: Lang has really disappointed after providing Phoenix with a boost early in the season. There was one point coach Dave Tippett threatened to send the veteran center to the press box. He refrained, but Lang is still mostly playing on the third line. He remains a low-end Fantasy flier despite the big night.
News: After missing Sunday's game, Phoenix C Robert Lang returned to the ice with his teammates on Tuesday at Nashville. He had been out with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Lang failed to score in 13 January games. He produced six assists and a minus-6 rating. Lang has slowly moved his way down the depth chart in Phoenix and is pretty much logging third-line time these days. He is no longer the threat he once was and has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Coyotes C Robert Lang missed Sunday's game against the Stars with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Lang failed to score in 13 January games. He produced six assists and a minus-6 rating. Lang has slowly moved his way down the depth chart in Phoenix and is pretty much logging third-line time these days. He is no longer the threat he once was and has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Coyotes C Robert Lang registered his 16th and 17th assists of the season on Saturday against the Capitals, both assists on Lauri Korpikoski goals in the first and third period. Both assists came as a result of shots than Korpikoski converted on rebounds.
Analysis: Lang has five assists in 10 January games, but he hasn't scored since Dec. 23. Lang has slowly moved his way down the depth chart in Phoenix and is pretty much logging third-line time these days. He is no longer the threat he once was and has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Saturday's game against the Sharks. Taylor Piatt carried the puck over the end line and fed Lang in front of the net, and Lang fired the puck past Thomas Greiss for his seventh goal. It eventually stood as the game winner in a 2-1 victory.
Analysis: Lang was in some trouble earlier this season as his play was starting to tail off, but he heard his coaches loud and clear. Lang has struggled some in December with only one point in five games, but he continues to provide a solid veteran presence. Lang has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News:Jim Vandermeer scored his second goal of the game at 1:18 of overtime, Matthew Lombardi also scored and Robert Lang had two assists, leading the Phoenix Coyotes to a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. Lang also finished at plus-2 in 15:51 of ice time. He has one goal and four assists in his last five games.
Analysis: There were some thoughts that Lang was headed to the press box because his play as of late hasn't been great. But he is trying to redeem himself and is doing a good job of remaining active. Lang has six goals and 10 assists in 27 games, but he is still a low-end Fantasy start.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang scored his second goal in as many games when he banged home a rebound after a backhand from RW Peter Mueller 12 seconds into the second period on Saturday against the Stars. Lang, who skated with Mueller and LW Shane Doan on the first line, has three goals in his last seven games and is tied for second on the team with five, one short of RW Scottie Upshall's team lead. Lang also had an assist.
Analysis: Lang is up to 11 points in 19 games with the Coyotes. He is starting to hit his stride as he continues to work his way back from an Achilles' injury that ended his 2008-09 season early. Lang is going to be a top offensive contributor for Phoenix, but he remains more of a low-end Fantasy option since his best days are behind him.
News: Phoenix C Robert Lang got the scoring going early on Saturday in a 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks. Lang's goal came on the power play 3:52 into the first period with a wrist shot. It was his third goal of the season and sixth overall point.
Analysis: Lang hasn't quite made the offensive impact we would like to see from the veteran center. However, he hasn't had any setbacks with his surgically-repaired Achilles' and is still providing a veteran presence for Phoenix. He remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Martin Hanzal, Zbynek Michalek and Robert Lang scored power-play goals and Jason LaBarbera stopped 31 shots in the Coyotes' 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night. Lang took a feed from Keith Yandle to score from a hard angle along the left goal line, again with a man advantage, to close the scoring in the third period. It was Lang's second goal of the season.
Analysis: Lang hasn't quite made the offensive impact we would like to see from the veteran center. However, he hasn't had any setbacks with his surgically-repaired Achilles' and is still providing a veteran presence for Phoenix. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Coyotes C Robert Lang scored an unassisted goal in Saturday's win over the Kings. Lang was just signed in late September.
Analysis: Lang centered a scoring line on Saturday, but played less than 15 minutes in the game. Lang will be looked upon to provide veteran leadership to a young Coyotes team in turmoil and is definitely worth a look in deeper leagues as a sleeper option.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes signed veteran center Robert Lang to a one-year contract Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Coyotes general manager Don Maloney said the 38-year-old Lang "provides another veteran presence for our team and is a proven scorer in the National Hockey League."
Analysis: Lang has 252 goals and 422 assists in 925 games in his 15-year NHL career along with 18 goals and 27 assists in 87 playoff games. The Czech star was limited by injuries to 50 games last season with the Montreal Canadiens but had 18 goals and 21 assists. He has also played for Los Angeles, Boston, Pittsburgh, Washington, Detroit and Chicago. Lang will be looked upon to provide veteran leadership to a young Coyotes team in turmoil, and should see all of his time on the scoring lines. He's definitely now worth a look in deeper leagues as a sleeper option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Robert Lang remains unsigned but there is speculation that the Canadiens will offer him a tryout. He was enjoying a successful 2008-09 season until he suffered a torn Achilles' tendon on Feb. 3.
Analysis: There has been some speculation that Lang could play over in the KHL (Russia), but he seems content to stick around the NHL. The veteran center was doing quite well for the Canadiens in '08-09 before going down with the season-ending injury. He was one of the Habs' leading scorers and still ended the season sixth on the team in points (39). Continue to track Lang's offseason progress before taking a flier on him Draft Day because if he does leave for Russia he becomes obsolete in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports free-agent center Robert Lang is pondering a Kontinental Hockey League (Russia) offer because NHL teams are concerned about his age (38) and the fact he's coming back from a torn Achilles' tendon
Analysis: The KHL has stolen plenty of quality NHLers (i.e. Sergei Fedorov, Jaromir Jagr, Alexander Radulov) since it's creation in 2007 and it seems Lang could join the bench. The veteran center was doing quite well for the Canadiens in 2008-09 before going down with the season-ending injury. He was one of the Habs' leading scorers and still ended the season sixth on the team in points (39). Continue to track Lang's offseason progress before taking a flier on him Draft Day because if he does leave for Russia he becomes obsolete in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens C Robert Lang is still rehabbing after surgery to repair a torn Achilles' tendon that ended his 2008-09 season in February. He would have been able to resume playing in mid-May, if the Canadiens were still in the playoffs.
Analysis: Lang was a huge pickup for the Habs in a trade with Chicago before the start of the season. He was one of the Habs' leading scorers before exiting the lineup and still ended the season sixth on the team in points (39). Lang is set to become a free agent July 1 and it's going to be interesting to see what type of interest the 38-year-old forward draws coming off major surgery. Continue to track Lang's offseason progress before taking a flier on him Draft Day.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens C Robert Lang, who suffered a torn Achilles' tendon when the back of his leg was cut by a skate in the third period of the Feb. 1 game against Boston, won't return in the regular season. However, there's an outside chance he could return if the Canadiens go deep in the playoffs.
Analysis: Lang was the Canadiens' leading scorer (18 goals) at the time of his injury and was a real solid force up the middle of the ice after being picked up in a preseason trade with Chicago. Lang will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, so he surely wants to make it back for the playoffs to gain some more value before the free agency frenzy begins. Track Lang's offseason progress before taking a flier on him Draft Day 2009. It appears he will be an injury-risk sleeper coming off a major ailment.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens C Robert Lang, who suffered a torn Achilles' tendon when the back of his leg was cut by a skate in the third period of the Feb. 1 game against Boston, won't return in the regular season, but there's an outside chance he could return if the Canadiens go deep in the playoffs.
Analysis: Lang was the Canadiens' leading scorer (18) at the time of his injury and was a real solid force up the middle of the ice. He became a reliable No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward, so hopefully when he returns next season, he will still be a viable option. It appears safe to cut Lang in most seasonal Fantasy formats.
News: TSN.ca reports the Canadiens received some bad news Monday after Robert Lang underwent surgery to repair a severed Achilles' tendon on his left leg. The 38-year-old forward will be out indefinitely. He was injured 8:33 into the third period Sunday against the Bruins when he was hit into boards by Stephane Yelle.
Analysis: Lang is the Canadiens' leading goal scorer (18) and is the second highest point-producer behind (39) behind Andrei Markov. This is just another sad story in a long line of star players going down with injury for the Canadiens in 2008-09. Lang is worth using as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward when healthy, but will need to be kept reserved until further notice.
News:Robert Lang scored a power-play goal late in the first period for the Canadiens during Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins. Lang opened the scoring with his 18th goal 18:18 in. The Czech center beat Tim Thomas with a shot into the top right corner. Lang left the game 9:33 into the third period and did not return. He was favoring his left leg as he was helped off the ice after he checked Stephane Yelle along the boards.
Analysis: Lang has two goals and one assist during a three-game point streak and has been the surprising goals leader for Montreal in 2008-09. He has largely accomplished that feat because he has been able to stay healthy while most of the Canadiens have dropped like flies. Lang is definitely an injury-risk start heading into Week 18 (Feb. 2-8) since he was injured so late in Week 17. When healthy, he is a viable No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Canadiens C Robert Lang was the only Canadiens player to beat Florida G Tomas Vokoun in a 5-1 loss on Thursday. The goal came on the power play and cut the Panthers' lead to 2-1 at the moment. Lang snapped a three-game streak without a point by scoring the goal on Thursday.
Analysis: Lang was picked up by the Canadiens to produce on the lower lines and they have been rewarded for their faith. Lang is having a very good season and has been a consistent weapon since December. Keep him active as a No. 3 or 4 option in most leagues.
News: Montreal C Robert Lang didn't score on Saturday but did have two assists in a 5-4 shootout win over the Senators on Saturday. Lang now has 11 points over his last seven games including a hat trick against the Rangers on Nov. 7.
Analysis: Lang has really picked up the pace offensively since the new year and Fantasy owners should take notice. He should probably be active in more than the 65-percent of leagues he is currently active in as he has the potential to be an elite offensive weapon. He can be thought of as a low-end No. 3 option for now with the potential to be even more.
News:Andrei Markov had a goal and an assist, and Robert Lang had two assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday. Lang has five goals and four assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Montreal was glad to trade for Lang in the preseason to give them a legitimate third starting center, but he has been better than expected in the first half with all the injuries Montreal has endured. Lang has been red hot since December and is worth using as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Canadiens C Robert Lang scored in Saturday's win over the Capitals and now has five goals in last four games.
Analysis: Lang now has 18 points in his last 18 games and is starting to look like a solid Fantasy forward option once again.
News: Canadiens C Robert Lang started the third period with two shots and no points. He finished it with his second NHL hat trick in the most balanced of ways. The veteran of 15 seasons scored three of Montreal's four final-period goals and carried the Canadiens to a 6-3 victory Wednesday over the Rangers. Lang earned the hat trick by scoring on the power play, at even strength, and with his team short-handed. "You have to kind of challenge yourself that way. No, I'm just kidding," he said with a laugh. His first goal came 2:08 after Andrei Markov gave Montreal its third lead during another man advantage. The Canadiens' power play is statistically the fourth-worst in the NHL, and had connected once in 22 chances the previous five games. "It's been kind of a hit and miss, more miss the last four or five games," Lang said.
Analysis: Lang was hot in December and appears to once again be on fire, recording the hat trick on Wednesday and scoring a goal and an assist in his previous game on Sunday against the Panthers. He's a solid No. 4 or 5 option at the moment with the potential to be more.
News: Canadiens C Robert Lang scored a goal and had an assist in the Canadiens' 6-5 shootout win over the Panthers on Sunday. It was the first time in five games that Lang has recorded a point as he increases his points total to 27 with 12 goals and 15 assists.
Analysis: Lang was hot for the first part of December, but cooled off considerably toward the end of the month. Hopefully this performance will re-energize him and get him going in the right direction. He's a decent No. 4 or 5 option at the moment.
News: Montreal C Robert Lang tallied two assists in a 5-2 win over the Flyers on Thursday. He now has 10 points in his last eight games with the Canadiens with four goals and six assists.
Analysis: Lang has been on fire lately, and Fantasy owners should take notice. Lang is a decent No. 4 or No. 5 starter, but he has been playing like a No. 1 or No. 2 recently. Get him active if he's on your roster and ride him while he's hot.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Robert Lang had an assist on Alex Kovalev's goal Tuesday night. Lang now has four goals and four assists in the last seven games.
Analysis: Lang was elevated to the second scoring line in hopes of giving the Montreal offense a boost and he has done just that. Lang has top-six forward talent, but Montreal has a lot of talented centers so he will be fighting for his points and minutes. Consider Lang a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Montreal C Robert Lang quickly made the score 1-0 Canadiens in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flames and didn't stop there. Lang scored his ninth goal of the season in the 1st period and added his 10th in the 2nd. That wasn't enough for Lang, who also assisted on Andrei Markov's 3rd period goal.
Analysis: Lang's three points give him an even 20 on the season. He's got six in his last four games. Lang has been elevated to the second scoring line in hopes of giving the Montreal offense a boost and he has done just that. Lang has top-six forward talent, but Montreal has a lot of talented centers so he will be fighting for his points and minutes. Consider Lang a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Canadiens C Robert Lang scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Thursday's 6-2 win against the Rangers. Lang scored 49 seconds into the third on a tip-in past Henrik Lundqvist to make the score 5-2. He has scored in two straight games.
Analysis: Lang has been elevated to the second scoring line in hopes of giving the Montreal offense a boost and he has done just that. Lang has top-six forward talent, but Montreal has a lot of talented centers so he will be fighting for his poitnd and minutes. Consider Lang a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Montreal C Robert Lang picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 win over Atlanta. Lang assisted on Andrei Markov's goal in the 2nd period and later added his seventh goal of the season on an empty net in the 3rd to put Montreal up for good.
Analysis: Lang hadn't scored in three straight before Tuesday's contest and now has 16 points for the year. Lang remains one of the top third-line centers in the NHL. He will only move up in Montreal in case of an injury. Lang remains a decent No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Canadiens C Robert Lang picked up an assist Monday to run his consecutive-game scoring streak to five games. He has two goals and three assists in the run.
Analysis: Lang remains one of the top third-line centers in the NHL. He will only move up in Montreal in case of an injury. Lang remains a decent No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Montreal scored the first goal of Tuesday's showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes when C Robert Lang found the back of the net on a power play in the 2nd period. It was Lang's sixth goal of the season. The Hurricanes would come back to win, 2-1, however. Lang also picked up two minutes in the box for hooking in the 2nd period.
Analysis: Lang's point for the goal gives him 11 on the season. He has scored a goal in two straight games for Montreal. He remains one of the top third-line centers in the NHL. He will only move up in Montreal in case of an injury. Lang remains a decent No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Canadiens C Robert Lang scored a goal and finished at plus-1 in 17:05 of ice time Sunday against the Blues. The Blues appeared on their way to a regulation victory until Lang tied it at 2 with 4:12 to play on an assist from Andrei Kostitsyn. The Canadiens pounced on a Blues turnover, and Kostitsyn threaded a pass to Lang in the crease. Lang, whose initial shot was stopped by Manny Legace, popped the rebound in out of the air.
Analysis: Lang has five goals, five assists and a plus-6 rating in his first 16 games with the Canadiens. He remains one of the top third-line centers in the NHL. He will only move up in Montreal in case of an injury. Lang remains a decent No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Canadiens C Robert Lang scored for the first time in seven games Saturday as Montreal fell to the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Lang had three goals in his first five games this season, but has since slowed down. Lang is down on the Canadiens' third line, but remains a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Canadiens C Robert Lang tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 in 16:04 of ice time Saturday against the Ducks. He now has two goals and two assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Lang has five points (three goals) in his first seven games with the Canadiens. He has been a great addition since coming over in a trade from Chicago and really give Montreal depth up the middle. Lang is down on the Canadiens' third line, but remains a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Canadiens C Robert Lang scored a goal during Saturday's 4-1 win against the Coyotes. Lang scored an unassisted power-play goal at 19:04 to increase the Canadiens' lead to 4-0. He has a goal in three of his first five games with Montreal.
Analysis: Lang was a late addition to the Canadiens roster as he was acquired from Chicago right before training camp opened. He was added to strengthen an already strong set of centers. Lang is down on the Canadiens' third line, but remains a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News:Robert Lang scored the lone regulation goal for Montreal during Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Sabres. Lang opened the scoring three minutes in on Montreal's first shot on net. Tom Kostopoulos' shot from the blue line was partially blocked, and the puck dribbled to Lang in the right circle, where the forward snapped a shot over Ryan Miller. Lang finished at plus-1 and was stopped by Miller in the shootout.
Analysis: Lang was a late addition to the Canadiens roster as he was acquired from Chicago right before training camp opened. He was added to strengthen an already strong set of centers. Lang is down on the Canadiens' third line, but remains a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Robert Lang was so eager to join the Canadiens after he was traded by the Blackhawks that he jumped into his car and drove 12 hours from Chicago to Montreal. Lang said he was happy that free agent Mats Sundin couldn't make up his mind about playing in Montreal because "now I get a chance to play with a very good team."
Analysis: Lang gives the Canadiens a right-handed faceoff man, and that will give him extra work on the power play, where he will be reunited with Alex Kovalev. He will open, however, as a third-line center since Tomas Plekanec and Saku Koivu are still in town. Consider Lang more of a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward to open the season.
News: The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Robert Lang from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for a second-round pick in 2010. "This is a young team with a lot of talent and I’m looking forward to bringing some added experience," Lang told NHL.com. "This is an exciting group with plenty of skill. This is going to be great and I can't wait to get to Montreal." The 37-year-old Lang, set to make $4 million in the final season of his contract, had 21 goals and 54 points in 76 games for Chicago last season. "Robert was the first guy on our list on the trade front," Canadiens GM Bob Gainey said. "We've been trying to fill that center position and now we have with a guy who gives more size and strength down the middle."
Analysis: Lang, 37, will be entering his 15th NHL season in 2008-09. He had his eighth consecutive season with 50 or more points in 2007-08. The Blackhawks needed to cut some salary, and with Jonathan Toews sitting on their top line, Lang became expendable. Lang can now return to being a top-six forward with Montreal and that's a great place to be. Consider him a No. 4 Fantasy forward heading into '08-09, but there is definite room for him to improve.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey has spent most of the summer waiting for Mats Sundin to decide whether he wants to play in Montreal. He says he's willing to wait a little longer but he admits that it doesn't look as if Sundin is heading to Montreal. Speaking at coach Guy Carbonneau's golf tournament on Aug. 25, Gainey said he has little contact with Sundin or his agent over the previous two weeks. Gainey noted that he had a Plan B but refused to elaborate. There have been rumors that the Canadiens might make a trade for Chicago's Robert Lang or could shore up the defense by bringing back Anaheim's Mathieu Schneider.
Analysis: A move to Montreal could be good for Lang, who had 21 goals and 54 points last season. The Blackhawks have a plethora of centers and it's clear that Jonathan Toews will likely be the team's top center for most of 2008-09. Lang will be a top-six forward no matter where he plays next season, but Montreal has stronger wingers right now and that means more scoring chances for Lang. Consider him a No. 4 Fantasy forward heading into '08-09, but a trade could change the outlook.
News:Robert Lang netted his 20th goal for Chicago this season, but it came in a 4-2 loss against the Calgary Flames on Sunday. The Blackhawks lost for the fifth time in six games (1-4-1) and have nine games remaining. Chicago remained seven points behind eighth-place Vancouver and the playoff cutoff in the Western Conference.
Analysis: Lang's days as a 60-plus point scorer might be over for now, but the veteran is still a nice low-end Fantasy contributor -- especially in the plus/minus category as he is plus-11 at the moment. He has a career rating of plus-58 and hasn't finished on the minus side since the 1999-2000 season.
News: Blackhawks C Robert Lang tallied a goal and two assists Sunday in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Oilers. Lang only had three points over his previous seven games.
Analysis: Lang's days as a 60-point scorer might be over for now, but the veteran is still a nice low-end Fantasy contributor -- especially in the plus/minus category. He has a career rating of plus-58 and hasn't finished on the minus side since the 1999-2000 season.
News: Blackhawks C Robert Lang scored a goal, added an assist and finished at plus-2 during Wednesday's 7-2 win against the Blue Jackets. Dustin Byfuglien was originally credited with a power-play goal in the final minute before officials ruled that Fredrik Modin had inadvertently knocked the puck into the net and awarded the goal to Lang because he was the last Chicago player to touch it.
Analysis: Lang now has 18 goals on the season and six on the power play. He has 41 points this season, but has just 10 in his last 19 games. He is one a line with Martin Havlat and Tuomo Ruutu, but the trio is kind of staggering. Consider Lang a low-end Fantasy forward until he starts reeling off points once again.
News: Blackhawks C Robert Lang tallied two assists and finished at plus-3 during Thursday's game against the Flames. It was his first assists in eight games. He also has just one goal in that span.
Analysis: Lang has 39 points this season, but has been very quiet offensively since 2008 began. He has just four goals and four assists in 17 games. He can be a 60-point guy, but right now is not worth a look past a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Robert Lang and Patrick Kane scored in a shootout to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. Lang has scored in regulation time in three of the previous five games.
Analysis: Lang is on pace for a 63-point season, which is almost exactly his average from the past three campaigns. He has some value as a No. 3 or No. 4 forward at the moment.
News: Blackhawks veteran C Robert Lang scored the second goal for Chicago on Sunday as Chicago snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 3-2 shootout win over the Nashville Predators. Lang gave the Blackhawks a 2-1 lead at 11:17 with a shot from the left circle that went between Ellis' pads and now has three goals in his last four games and 16 on the season.
Analysis: Lang is on pace for a 63-point season, which is almost exactly his average from the past three campaigns. He has some value as a No. 3 or No. 4 forward at the moment.
News: C Robert Lang had the only goal on a power play for the injury-depleted Chicago who lost 3-1 to the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. Lang also tallied in Tuesday's loss to the Canadiens. Chicago is 0-5-2 in its last seven games.
Analysis: After going without a point in five consecutive games, Lang finds the net for goals in successive games. He has 15 goals and 18 assists. Lang remains just a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Blackhawks C Robert Lang tallied his first point in six games with a goal Tuesday against the Canadiens. He has just five goals and one assist in his last 12 games.
Analysis: Lang has struggled to put points on the board since mid-December, but now that he is back skating with Martin Havlat, the points should start to come soon. He remains just a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: D Robert Lang had a goal and an assist and led the Hawks with six shots against Calgary Sunday. He also won 13 of 18 faceoffs.
Analysis: Lang has three goals and three assists in his past six games and he continues to be a very streaky player this season. Keep him active as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Blackhawks C Robert Lang scored the team's only goal during a 3-1 loss Saturday against the Blues. His snap shot at 10:06 of the third period broke up Hannu Toivonen's shutout. It was the seventh goal for Lang and first since Nov. 4 against the Predators.
Analysis: Lang opened the season with five goals in eight games, but has just two in his last 18 games. What gives? Lang keeps bouncing around lines and that might have something to do with his struggles. He can be a high-end Fantasy option, but is merely a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: F Robert Lang and F Jason Williams each had two assists. Lang also won 7-of-10 faceoffs and Williams led the team with a game-high five shots.
Analysis: Lang is finding his groove playing alongside Jason Williams and Patrick Sharp while Martin Havlat is sidelined. Lang will have plenty of chances to put points on the board, but should only be viewed as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy center until told otherwise.
News: Blackhawks C Robert Lang had two assists during Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Stars. He finished with a plus-1 rating. Lang has two goals and five assists in his last six games. He has one assist in each of his last three games.
Analysis: Lang is finding his groove playing alongside Jason Williams and Patrick Sharp while Martin Havlat is sidelined. Lang will have plenty of chances to put points on the board, but should only be viewed as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy center until told otherwise.
News: Robert Lang added an empty-net goal with 50 seconds left to complete the scoring during the Blackhawks 5-3 win over the Avalanche on Friday. Lang took three shots in the game, spent two minutes in the penalty box and finished with a plus-3 rating.
Analysis: Lang has three goals and two assists in his last four games. He is finally heating up and is doing so without linemate Martin Havlat, who is out until late November. Lang will have plenty of chances to put points on the board, but should only be viewed as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy center until told otherwise.
News: Robert Lang scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period against his former team, helping the Chicago Blackhawks rally for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. Lang, who signed with the Blackhawks as a free agent during the summer, converted a power-play chance 9:19 into the third. His one-time slap shot from the top of the left circle bounced in off Dominik Hasek's shoulder and gave Chicago a 3-2 lead. Lang also had an assist, spent two minutes in the penalty box and finished with a plus-1 rating.
Analysis: Lang centers the first line for the 'Hawks, with Patrick Sharp and Sergei Samsonov. He tallied 19 goals and 33 assists a year ago with Detroit, but this Blackhawks team is not very talented. Consider him as a No. 3 or 4 center for now.
News: Robert Lang has just one point in three games so far with the Blackhawks this season. He has five shots on goal.
Analysis: Lang centers the first line for the 'Hawks, with Patrick Sharp and Sergei Samsonov. He tallied 19 goals and 33 assists a year ago with Detroit, but this Blackhawks team is not very talented. Consider him as a No. 3 or 4 center for now. He is owned in 57 percent of our leagues.
News: Head coach Denis Savard has used Robert Lang to center the top scoring line featuring Martin Havlat and Sergei Samsonov. "With Samsonov, Havlat and Lang, I've seen some chemistry," Savard told the Arlington Heights Daily-Herald.
Analysis: Lang is coming over from the Detroit Red Wings after a disappointing stay. If he can stick on the team's top scoring line, he might be in line for a decent season from a Fantasy perspective. However, expect his plus/minus rating to take a beating in Chicago.
News: The Chicago Blackhawks signed free agents C Robert Lang to a two-year and Yanic Perreault to a one-year deal. Lang is likely to see time on the power play with high-flying W Martin Havlat, while Perreault is more coveted for his work in the faceoff circle.
Analysis: Lang had just 19 goals and 52 points in 81 games with the Red Wings, his worst production since a shortended season in 2001-02 when he managed 50 points in 62 games. He should be solid if he sticks on the power play unit, however.
News: The Detroit News reports Robert Lang amassed just 12 minutes of playing time in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Sharks. He spent much of his afternoon skating on the team's checking line with Kyle Calder and Jiri Hudler.
Analysis: Lang is once again in coach Mike Babcock's doghouse and there is a good possibility that when Detroit is eliminated from the playoffs, that will be the last game Lang plays in a Red Wings sweater.
News: Robert Lang had a goal, assist and plus-1 rating in Tuesday's win against the Predators.
Analysis: Lang has two goals in three games after going scoreless in nine. Despite the recent rough patch, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Robert Lang had a goal and three assists, and Nicklas Lidstrom got his 200th goal and two assists to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Lang had his first multipoint game since Jan. 13. Friday's game also marked the first time Lang has gotten a point in nine games.
Analysis: Lang has done very little for his Fantasy owners since the calendar year turned, but he remains a solid start in most leagues due to his potential to pick up points in bunches -- Friday being the case in point.
News: Red Wings C Robert Lang has gone 15 games without an assist. He has just two goals during that stretch.
Analysis: Lang has done very little for his Fantasy owners, but he remains a solid start in most leagues due to his potential to pick up points in bunches.
News: Lang has managed just two goals and two assists over the past 12 games, struggling lately to produce much offense. He and Daniel Cleary have done very little offensively recently.
Analysis: Lang has done very little for his Fantasy owners, but he remains a must-start in all leagues due to his potential to pick up points in bunches.
News: Robert Lang (flu) returned to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Avalanche. He had one shot on goal with an even rating in 17:09 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Lang back into the active lineup in all leagues for Fantasy Week 18 (Jan. 29-Feb. 4).
News: Goaltender Chris Osgood, battling the flu himself, was thrust into the starting role Friday after Dominik Hasek came down with the flu hours before the game. Hasek joined Robert Lang (flu), Kris Draper (flu), Mathieu Schneider (knee) and Mikael Samuelsson (foot) in the team's growing infirmary. And now forward Valtteri Filppula has the flu as well.
Analysis: Lang might have to sit out Sunday's game against the Avalanche because of the flu as well, but he isn't expected to miss that much more time. When healthy, he is worth using in all Fantasy leagues as a No. 2 or 3 center.
News: Robert Lang has managed 12 goals, 34 points and a plus-9 rating with 38 penalty minutes through 49 games at the All-Star break.
Analysis: Lang is worth using in all Fantasy leagues as a No. 2 or 3 center in most formats.
News: Robert Lang (flu) had three assists in Thursday's game at Columbus with a plus-2 rating in 15:09 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Lang back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues.
News: Robert Lang left Wednesday's game against Minnesota after the first period because of the flu.
Analysis: Lang is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Robert Lang scored a pair of goals in Monday's game at Columbus to go along with a plus-1 rating and team-high six shots on goal in 16:55 of ice time.
Analysis: Lang has four goals and 11 points with a plus-6 rating during his current nine-game point streak. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Robert Lang scored twice in the third period to lead Detroit to a 3-1 victory at Los Angeles Monday.
Analysis: Lang should be owned in all Fantasy formats and starting as a No. 3 or 4 C. He has registered points in three of five games so far this season.
News: Robert Lang (upper body injury) scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 19:21 of ice time in Saturday's game at St. Louis.
Analysis: Lang is ready to roll and should help the Red Wings be a force yet again in the 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs.
News: Robert Lang (upper body injury) missed his second straight game on Thursday against the Blackhawks.
Analysis: Lang remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Robert Lang (upper body injury) missed Tuesday's game against Edmonton after suffering an injury in practice on Monday.
Analysis: Lang is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Robert Lang left practice on Monday and was unable to return due to an upper body injury. "It's nothing major but we just don't know," coach Mike Babcock told the Detroit News.
Analysis: Lang is considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Oilers. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Robert Lang had an assist and even rating in Wednesday's game against the Mighty Ducks.
Analysis: Lang has five points (1 G, 4 A) during his current four-game point streak.
News: Robert Lang has managed 16 goals, 26 assists and a plus-15 rating through 49 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Lang is working with Team Czech Republic in the Winter Olympics in Turin, so he will get just a few days to rest before returning to work on March 1 at Anaheim.
News: Robert Lang was scoreless with three shots on goal in 14:02 of ice time in Wednesday's game against the Blues.
Analysis: Lang remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues despite the scoreless game.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports Robert Lang will move back to center for Thursday's game against the Flyers.
Analysis: Lang is a lot more comfortable at his natural position, so that might mean an increase in Fantasy value with more production.
News: Robert Lang (groin) was activated to play in Tuesday's game against Columbus. He scored a goal and was a plus-1 in 18:21 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Lang back into the active Fantasy lineup.
News: The Detroit News reports Robert Lang (groin) started skating on his own and might be able to return to practice before the end of the week.
Analysis: Keep Lang on reserve in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return to the ice and prove his health.
News: Robert Lang (groin) was out of the lineup again over the weekend.
Analysis: Lang remains day to day. He is a risky play for the upcoming scoring period, so keep him reserved.
News: Lang (groin) was unable to return to the lineup on Tuesday against New Jersey. The club must have felt it is best to let him rest at least two more days.
Analysis: Lang remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return to the lineup and prove his health in consecutive games.
News: Robert Lang (groin) was unable to play in Sunday's game against the Islanders.
Analysis: Lang is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues for the upcoming scoring period if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Robert Lang (groin) was unable to play in Thursday's game against the Flames.
Analysis: Originally it was thought Lang would be sidelined for at least seven to 10 days, but he is now just considered day to day.
News: Robert Lang tweaked his groin in Monday's game at Los Angeles in the second period and he was unable to return.
Analysis: Lang is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues.
News: The Detroit News reports Robert Lang finished up the Calgary series playing with a broken left hand.
Analysis: It is uncertain if Lang will require any surgery to repair his hand injury. He has plenty of time to rest, as the Flames advanced past his Red Wings in six games.
News: Robert Lang (rib) scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's Game 1 win over the Predators.
Analysis: Lang will be an above-average contributor in postseason leagues.
News: Robert Lang (rib) missed Thursday's game to rest after playing on Wednesday in Columbus.
Analysis: Lang might play again on Saturday to tuneup for the playoffs.
News: Robert Lang (rib) returned to the lineup for Wednesday's game at Columbus.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Lang back into the active lineup in daily leagues for the final two regular season games.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Lang (ribs) is scheduled to play at Columbus Wednesday.
Analysis: Lang's injury makes him a risky Fantasy starter.
News: The Detroit News reports Robert Lang (rib) is hopeful of returning before the end of the regular season. He continues to skate with the team.
Analysis: Keep Lang reserved in all daily leagues until he is able to officially return. Keep him reserved in all weekly leagues.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Robert Lang (rib) will have an MRI Friday and might return as early as next week.
Analysis: Lang should remain reserved in all Fantasy leagues until then.
News: According to published reports, Robert Lang (cracked rib) will be out up to four weeks.
Analysis: Keep Lang reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Robert Lang will miss three weeks after suffering a rib injury against Tampa Bay Monday.
Analysis: Lang should be reserved in all leagues. He was a recent acquisition for the Red Wings, coming over in a trade on Feb. 27. He was second in the league in scoring.
News: Robert Lang did not play in the third period on Monday's game with the Lightning due to an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Lang's status is uncertain. Keep him reserved in Fantasy leagues which allow daily transactions if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Lang reclaimed the NHL scoring lead with three assists in his debut for the Red Wings on Sunday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Lang saw 4:14 of ice time on the power play and skated with Brendan Shanahan on a line.
News: The Detroit Red Wings acquired Robert Lang from the Washington Capitals in exchange for Tomas Fleischmann, a first-round pick in the 2004 draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2006 draft.
Analysis: Lang should skate on one of the top lines in Detroit, meaning a better chance at strong stats for the remainder of the season.
News: Robert Lang scored two goals in Sunday's game against the Islanders.
Analysis: Lang has four multi-point games in his past 10. He has 13 points (5 G, 8 A) during the span.
News: Robert Lang was named the NHL's offensive player of the month for November. He had 11 goals and 11 assists in 14 games, scoring a point in each game in the month.
Analysis: Lang has succeeded tremendously despite playing for a poor NHL team. He's a solid Fantasy option as long as he continues to skate on Jaromir Jagr's line.
News: Robert Lang had an assist in Saturday's game at Columbus, extending his point-scoring streak to 15 games. His four-game goals streak came to an end.
Analysis: Lang is currently skating with Jaromir Jagr and Peter Bondra, which makes him a top Fantasy option right now.
News: Lang extended his point-scoring streak to a career-high 11 games, the longest such stretch in the NHL this season, Saturday against Florida. He scored his team-high 11th goal with less than a minute remaining in regulation.
Analysis: Lang is worth having in your active Fantasy lineup as long as he remains hot.
News: Lang scored three goals and he added an assist in Wednesday's game against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Lang has five goals over his past two games and he has at least one point in 14 of his 16 games this year.
News: Robert Lang scored two goals in Monday's 3-2 loss against Los Angeles.
Analysis: Lang has scored at least one point in 13 of 15 games this season.
News: Robert Lang scored a goal and added two assists in Tuesday's win at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Lang now has goals in consecutive contests. He has recorded at least one point in 10 of his 12 games.
News: Robert Lang scored a goal on Tuesday at Montreal. He has a goal in each of his past two games.
Analysis: Lang has at least one point in all four games this season.
News: Robert Lang scored his first goal of the season and he added an assist in Monday's 2-2 tie at Toronto.
Analysis: Lang has four points this season. He has at least one assist in all three of his teams game so far.
News: Lang was moved to the top line Wednesday, according to the Washington Post. He scored his first goal in six games. His Fantasy value will rise playing alongside Kip Miller and All-Star Jaromir Jagr.
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News: The Capitals have shuffled their top line once again. The Washington Post reports that Lang was moved up to skate alongside Jaromir Jagr and Steve Konowalchuk in Sunday's game in Dallas. Lang and Jagr were former teammates in Pittsburgh, and there's a good chance they will develop some fine chemistry. Monitor their progress in the next few games, but both players and Konowalchuk will be excellent Fantasy starters if this combination works out.
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News:The Washington Post reports that Lang is likely to skate on the Capitals' second line with Peter Bondra this season. However, Lang will be paired with Jaromir Jagr on the power play. Uniting with two top scorers like Bondra and Jagr will help Lang enjoy a rebound year. He's a very solid middle-round pick.
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News: The Washington Capitals signed Lang to a five-year contract on Monday. The 31-year-old will likely skate on a line with Jaromir Jagr, which is interesting in that Lang had 32 goals and 48 assists in 2000-01 while skating with Jagr. This move might mean a big year for Lang.
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News: Penguins coach Rick Kehoe estimates that Lang might not be able to return from a broken left hand for "10 days to two weeks." Keep Lang reserved for at least the upcoming week as a result.
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News: Lang returned to practice Sunday after missing two games with oral surgery resulting from a high stick to the mouth January 26. He said over the weekend that an infection caused a delay in his return, but expects to play Tuesday in Carolina. Lang looks safe to use this week.
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News: Lang was able to take a regular shift Wednesday in Florida with no apparent problem with the twisted ankle he suffered the night before. He looks fine to keep active.
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News: Lang twisted his ankle during the third period of Tuesday's game in Carolina, and had it heavily taped after the game. He hopes to play Wednesday in Florida but is day to day.
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News: Lang will center the Penguins' second line between Milan Kraft and Aleksey Morozov under new Head Coach Rick Kehoe, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. We expect Lang's Fantasy output to suffer now that he's no longer skating with Alexei Kovalev and Martin Straka. However, Kraft and Morozov could see slight boosts to their values skating with a veteran like Lang.
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News: Lang had a goal and two assists as the explosive Pittsburgh Penguins extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the slumping Atlanta Thrashers. He has goals in four straight games and points in eight of his last nine contests.
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