News:Stephane Robidas (head) played 21:52 in Thursday's loss to the Kings.
Analysis: He was hit in the head with a puck late in Wednesday's game, which ultimately put his status in doubt, but Stephane Robidas appears to be OK after the minor ailment.
News:Stephane Robidas left Wednesday's game with 3:29 left in the third period after he was hit in the head by a puck, starsinsideedge.com reports.
Analysis: The report adds that Stephane Robidas needed four stitches to close a cut that he suffered as a result. Robidas checks in with 10 assists and 30 PIMs in 29 games to date.
Stars' Robidas Gets Lockout Deal With Finnish Team
News:Stephane Robidas has agreed to a lockout deal with IFK Helsinki of Finland, Elite Prospects reports.
Analysis:Stephane Robidas' deal is for one month and can be extended for as long as the lockout continues. He scored five goals and added 17 assists for the Stars last season.
News:Stephane Robidas returned to the Dallas lineup as expected Thursday.
Analysis:Stephane Robidas saw some brief time on Dallas' power play unit, and should continue to see that increase with Sheldon Souray still sidelined.
News:Stephane Robidas (foot) has been activated from IR, the Stars' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis:Stephane Robidas will make his way back into action Thursday night. He wasn't having much of a fantasy impact before his injury, however, recording just 11 points in 32 games.
News:Stephane Robidas (foot) took part in Tuesday's morning skate, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis:Stephane Robidas will not play Tuesday night, but there is an outside shot he could return for Thursday's game against the Predators. Even if Robidas does not play Thursday, it appears he is closing in on a return to game action.
Stars' Robidas Suffers Setback; Sidelined Two Weeks
News:Stephane Robidas (foot) was placed on IR and is expected to miss another 10-14 days after a recent setback, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis:Stephane Robidas reported some additional swelling and will remain sidelined as a result.
News:Stephane Robidas (foot) missed Wednesday's game and will not play in Friday's either, Mark Stepneski of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Stephane Robidas already ruled out for Friday, he'll have a few days to rest before the Stars' next game Monday. If not Monday, consider next Thursday as a logical target for his return.
News:Stephane Robidas is questionable for Wednesday's game due to a foot injury, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis:Stephane Robidas' status will not be determined until game time. If he is unable to go, Adam Pardy would replace him in the lineup, and Toby Petersen would replace him on the power play.
News:Stephane Robidas is set to begin the season on Dallas' top power play unit, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: There was some thought that Sheldon Souray would settle in alongside Alex Goligoski, but it will be Stephane Robidas at least for the opener.
News:Stephane Robidas (hip) played 23 minutes in his preseason debut Saturday night.
Analysis: It remains to be seen how Stephane Robidas will be deployed on the power play if Sheldon Souray proves capable, but it's nice to see Robidas log big minutes in his return from offseason hip surgery in any event.
News:Stephane Robidas will be brought along slowly this preseason as he recovers from offseason hip surgery, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis:Stephane Robidas' spot on the top power play unit will largely hinge on how well Sheldon Souray plays, with Alex Goligoski expected to be a fixture at one of the two points.
News: Robidas picked up three assists in Tuesday's win over Montreal.
Analysis: Robidas also finished the game with a plus-3 rating. He has 19 points in 33 games on the season and he is a fine fantasy option.
News: Robidas served served his one-game suspension in Dallas' loss to the Kings on Thursday and he's now eligible to return to action.
Analysis: The Stars certainly could have used him, as they were badly outplayed by L.A. in the last two periods. Activate Robidas for Saturday's game against Buffalo if you normally use him.
News: Robidas will be suspended one game as a result of his major penalty for boarding Tuesday night.
Analysis: It was the second such penalty in the past half season for Robidas, resulting in an automatic one-game suspension which he will serve Thursday night.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars D Stephane Robidas had two assists Wednesday against the Flames, his first multi-point game since he had a goal and an assist against Anaheim on Dec. 31. He has assists in three of his last four games (four total).
Analysis: Robidas still doesn't have a goal in 13 January games and is statistically having his worst month of the season. However, his late January push gives us hope he is ready to right the ship. Robidas is still a decent play in most Fantasy formats.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas tallied an assist during Friday's game against the Oilers. He has an assist in two straight games and four of six. He has 21 helpers on the season, just two shy of his career high.
Analysis: Robidas is beginning to heat up again after battling a cold spell in the first few weeks of January. Robidas has really become a complete blueliner in 2009-10 and has worked his way up to being a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas scored a goal and tallied an assist on Thursday against the Ducks. Robidas put Dallas in front 3-2 when his shot from the right point pinballed off Ducks defenseman Nick Boynton's skate and into the net. He has three goals and five assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: What a way to end 2009. With the two points on Thursday, Robidas has already set a career high with 10 goals and 27 assists and we are only halfway through the year. We aren't sure if Robidas will keep up this pace, but while he is on a roll, you might as well start him in Fantasy.
News: Dallas D Stephane Robidas was able to play through a facial injury suffered in practice on Sunday. On Tuesday against Chicago, Robidas was able to get an assist on a goal scored by Loui Eriksson 57 seconds into the second period.
Analysis: Robidas has become the Stars' best two-way blueliner, so it's good to see him not miss any time due to this facial injury. As long as he is active and healthy, Fantasy owners should keep Robidas active across the board.
News:The Dallas Morning News reports Stars D Stephane Robidas missed practice on Monday after getting hit in the face with a puck during Sunday's practice. However, he might play Tuesday with a cage on his mask he has worn in the past.
Analysis: It seems an injury is about the only thing that could slow down Robidas, who has become the Stars' most effective two-way blueliner. He is on pace for a career season and has emerged as a high-end Fantasy defenseman. It doesn't seem this latest setback is that big of an issue, so keep Robidas active for Week 13 (Dec. 28-Jan. 3).
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas scored twice and added an assist on Thursday against the Thrashers. Robidas scored on the power play 2:12 into the first and 4:43 into the third, but he couldn't celebrate his three points as Dallas lost 6-5 in overtime. "In a losing game it's unimportant," he said.
Analysis: Robidas has tied his career-high with seven power-play scores and is also one goal away from setting a new career mark with 10 in a season. He is already up to 21 points and well on his way to eclipsing his previous high of 26. We think you get the point. Robidas is having a career campaign in 2009-10 and has a long way to go to add to his totals. He has become a solid Fantasy start.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars D Stephane Robidas continues his torrid pace, scoring his seventh goal on Saturday against the Lightning. Robidas is just two goals away from his career-high of nine set in the 2007-08 season. His goal was also his fifth power-play goal this season, which leads NHL defensemen.
Analysis: Robidas signed a four-year extension in the offseason and is showing that he deserved every penny. He is well on his way to setting new career highs across the board and is quickly becoming a viable Fantasy start.
News:Stephane Robidas kept shooting the puck, and good things kept happening for the Dallas defenseman. Robidas had two goals and two assists, rookie Tom Wandell scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Stars beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Saturday. "Sometimes everything you touch seems to go in," Robidas said after his second career two-goal game. "It's pretty simple." Robidas had his first career four-point game, adding eight hits and two blocked shots. "He's a warrior," said Brad Richards, who had four assists. "He does things game in and game out that only teammates see. We know how valuable he is. His heart is always in the right place."
Analysis: There are some players you never have to ask to step up or give a little more. They don't need motivating. They do that on their own and come with a strong game -- or as close as they can get to it -- just about every time. Robidas is one of those guys. The 5-foot-11 veteran would never intimidate anyone with his size, but he definitely makes up for that with his heart and toughness. He's also become a locker room leader, wearing an "A" after earning it late last season. Signed to a four-year extension before this season started, Robidas is showing once again how dependable he is. "I never put big numbers up, I just try to focus playing defensively and physically," Robidas said. "So when I can contribute offensively to help, it's really nice." Robidas has 14 points in 22 games this season and is going to be a hot pickup in Fantasy. He is well on his way to eclipsing his career-high 26 points.
News: Dallas got a scare when defenseman Stephane Robidas left after getting hit in the face with a point shot in the first period Sunday against the Canucks. However, Robidas was back in the second. He finished with an assist and plus-2 rating in 19:22 of ice time.
Analysis: Dallas is not the only party glad Robidas avoided a serious injury. After posting one goal and three assists in his first four games, Fantasy owners are also happy Robidas is still in the active lineup. Robidas has never managed more than 26 points in a season and there is no telling if he can keep up this torrid pace. Consider him more of a Fantasy sleeper until we get a good read on Robidas' progress under first-year coach Marc Crawford.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-5 during Friday's 5-2 win against the Flames. He now has three points (one goal) in his last two games.
Analysis: Robidas slumped to three goals in 2008-09 after he totaled a career-high nine in 2007-08. He has finished with 26 points the last two seasons, which is a career best. Robidas is one of the Stars' leaders on defense, but he he plays a solid two-way game. His is not strictly an offensive blueliner. For that, he has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas scored a goal during Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win against the Oilers. Dallas regained the 3-2 advantage on a power play 11:57 into the second as Robidas beat Nikolai Khabibulin on a screened shot after a couple of scrambles in front of the Oilers net.
Analysis: Robidas slumped to three goals in 2008-09 after he totaled a career-high nine in 2007-08. He has finished with 26 points the last two seasons, which is a career best. Robidas is one of the Stars' leaders on defense, but he he plays a solid two-way game. His is not strictly an offensive blueliner. For that, he has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Stephane Robidas to a $13.2 million, four-year contract extension, through the 2013-14 season. General manager Joe Nieuwendyk said Thursday that Robidas, entering the fifth season of his second Dallas stint, is a key member of the leadership group.
Analysis: The 32-year-old Robidas set career highs in assists (23) last season while averaging a team-high 24 1/2 minutes of ice time per game. Robidas was drafted by Montreal, made his debut in October 1999 and was waived three years later. Atlanta claimed him and traded him to the Stars, who then sent him to Chicago in November 2003. He returned to the Stars as a free agent in 2005 after the NHL lockout ended. Robidas is one of the Stars' top-logging defenseman, but since he doesn't have great offensive skills, he remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas was not active for Friday's season finale against the Ducks and missed the last seven games with a lower-body injury.
Analysis: It would have been nice to see Robidas finish out the season, but this injury isn't expected to keep him out of training camp next season. Robidas has been a leader on the Stars' blue line this season, but will be just a low-end Fantasy defenseman on Draft Day 2009.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas was not active Thursday against the Avalanche because of a lower-body injury. He has missed the last six games and remains questionable for Friday against the Ducks.
Analysis: Whether Robidas plays in Friday's finale or not seems insignificant for Fantasy purposes at this point. Robidas has been a leader on the Stars' blue line this season, but will be just a low-end Fantasy defenseman on Draft Day 2009.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas (lower body) did not play Tuesday against the Wild. He has missed the last five games and remains questionable for Thursday against the Avalanche.
Analysis: The Stars have been eliminated from the playoff picture, so getting Robidas back in the lineup isn't a priority. Robidas continues to be a leader on the blue line for Dallas, but is a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy. He will be a low-end Fantasy defenseman on Draft Day 2009.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas (lower body) did not play Saturday against the Blues. He has missed the last four games and remains questionable for Tuesday at Minnesota.
Analysis: Robidas has been averaging 24-plus minutes this season. He has tied his career-high in points (23), but he has been more of a passer than scorer in 2008-09. Robidas continues to be a leader on the blue line for Dallas, but is a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy. He is likely not a player to have active in the upcoming scoring period as he is an injury risk.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas (lower body) did not play Thursday against the Flames. He has missed the last three games and remains questionable for Saturday against the Blues.
Analysis: Robidas has been averaging 24-plus minutes this season. He has tied his career-high in points (23), but he has been more of a passer than scorer in 2008-09. Robidas continues to be a leader on the blue line for Dallas, but is a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas (lower body) did not play Tuesday against the Kings. He has missed the last two games and remains questionable for Thursday against the Flames.
Analysis: Robidas has been averaging 24-plus minutes this season. He has tied his career-high in points (23), but he has been more of a passer than scorer in 2008-09. Robidas continues to be a leader on the blue line for Dallas, but is a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas was scratched Monday against the Coyotes because of a lower-body injury. He remains questionable heading into Tuesday against the Kings.
Analysis: Robidas played 28 minutes Saturday before leaving the game against the Panthers and has been averaging 24-plus minutes this season. He has tied his career-high in points (23), but he has been more of a passer than scorer in 2008-09. Robidas continues to be a leader on the blue line for Dallas, but is a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports as if there weren't enough injuries, the Stars lost two more defensemen on Saturday. Mark Fistric went out with an upper-body injury before the second period and Stephane Robidas suffered a lower-body injury late. Both are day to day.
Analysis: Robidas played 28 minutes Saturday before leaving the game and has been averaging 24-plus minutes this season. He has tied his career-high in points (23), but he has been more of a passer than scorer in 2008-09. Robidas continues to be a leader on the blue line for Dallas, but is a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy. Consider him an injury-risk start Week 26 (March 30-April 5).
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas scored his first goal since January in Tuesday's loss to the Canucks.
Analysis: Robidas is a top-logging defenseman for Dallas, but remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars D Stephane Robidas' assist on Brian Sutherby's goal Sunday against the Predators was the 100th of his NHL career. It was Robidas' first point since he had an assist on Jan. 21 against Florida.
Analysis: Robidas has been fairly quiet offensively since Dallas has gone on a bit of a winning streak in recent weeks, but he has been playing very solid defense. He has 20 points and a plus-14 rating this season. Robidas is a top-logging defenseman for Dallas, but remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars D Stephane Robidas assisted on Jere Lehtinen's goal Saturday against the Kings, giving him 97 helpers for his NHL career. He has two points in his last three games after getting zero in the first four games of January.
Analysis: Robidas has been solid through the first half of the 2008-09 season, although his scoring is a bit down after netting a career-high nine goals last season. Robidas is solid at both ends of the ice for Dallas, but remains more of a low-end Fantasy defenseman since he is not an overpowering offensive presence.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas has taken five penalties in his last two games. He had all of six in his previous 12 games.
Analysis: Robidas frustration has come in the form of penalties as Dallas continues to have their struggles in 2008-09. He is one of the Stars' top-logging defenseman, but has scored just once this season. He is a do-it-all defenseman, but Robidas is a low-end Fantasy option.
News: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the Stars will get D Stephane Robidas, LW Steve Ott and C Joel Lundqvist back from their respective injuries on Thursday vs. Columbus.
Analysis: Robidas hasn't scored a goal since October and has just five points in his last 16 games. He has some value in deeper leagues, but don't expect too much out of him. Ott returns to being primarily a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM. Lundqvist is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy reserve at best.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas will be out at least a week with a broken jaw.
Analysis: Robidas hasn't scored a goal since October and has just five points in his last 16 games. He is seeing more playing time with Sergei Zubov injured and Philippe Boucher traded to Pittsburgh, but he still remains more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. Ignore him in Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21).
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas (oral surgery) was scratched Saturday against the Predators. Robidas was hit in the face by a puck Wednesday night against the Coyotes. He had an assist before leaving the game.
Analysis: Robidas hasn't scored a goal since October and has just five points in his last 16 games. He is seeing more playing time with Sergei Zubov injured and Philippe Boucher traded to Pittsburgh, but he still remains more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas (oral surgery) was scratched Friday against the Red Wings. Robidas was hit in the face by a puck Wednesday night against the Coyotes. He had an assist before leaving the game.
Analysis: Robidas hasn't scored a goal since October and has just five points in his last 16 games. He is seeing more playing time with Sergei Zubov injured and Philippe Boucher traded to Pittsburgh, but he still remains more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 in 24:12 of ice time Saturday against the Coyotes. It was his first point in eight games.
Analysis: Robidas had a pretty solid October with seven points in 11 games, but has just one point in six November games. His offensive production has dropped dramatically since the return of Sergei Zubov and it was kind of expected. Robidas continues to lose Fantasy value and is not a recommended start outside of the deepest of leagues at this time.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas scored a power-play goal during Wednesday's 6-4 win against the Predators. Robidas gave the Stars the lead when his one-timer glanced off the stick of a Nashville player and past goalie Dan Ellis with 10 seconds left in the opening period.
Analysis: Robidas has four points (three assists) in the team's first three games and has done an admirable job again filling in for the injured Sergei Zubov. Robidas will lose some Fantasy appeal when Zubov is healthy, so he remains more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas picked up three assists in 28 minutes of ice time Friday night against Columbus. He finished even in the plus/minus rating.
Analysis: Robidas will need to lead the way again to open the season as D Sergei Zubov is not expected back until late this month because of hip surgery. The 31-year-old defenseman had a career-high 26 points in 2007-08. He still remains more of a low-end Fantasy defenseman.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars D Stephane Robidas was impressive in the postseason in 2007-08 (11 points in 18 games) and has become a durable leader for the younger Dallas defensemen.
Analysis: Robidas will need to lead the way again to open the season as D Sergei Zubov is not expected back until late October because of hip surgery. The 31-year-old defenseman had a career-high 26 points in 2007-08. He still remains more of a low-end Fantasy defenseman.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars D Stephane Robidas is looking a little different these days after undergoing nose surgery in late May. Robidas, whose nose has been broken several times, underwent the 3-1/2-hour surgery to alleviate breathing problems. Doctors took cartilage from his left ear and put it in his reconstructed nose.
Analysis: The 31-year-old defenseman had a career-high 26 points in 2007-08 as the Stars were without Sergei Zubov and Philippe Boucher for most of the season. The duo is healthy heading into training camp, so better breathing or not, Robidas will return to a marginal offensive weapon. He remains nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defenseman.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas matched his career-best, single-season point total of 20 on Sunday when he scored his seventh goal of the season.
Analysis: Twenty points is a nice total for most defensemen, but it doesn't do Fantasy owners much use. Robidas remains nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News:Stephane Robidas scored twice in the second period Friday night in the Dallas Stars' 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Robidas scored both his goals on power plays. He snapped a 1-1 tie when he beat Jean-Sebastien Giguere with a slap shot from the right point at 4:56 of the period. His second goal of the night and sixth of the season came with a two-man advantage, after the Ducks' Travis Moen and Francois Beauchemin went off for crosschecking. Robidas banged a shot down the slot that bounced past Giguere, who was screened on the play.
Analysis: Robidas has not scored in the last five games prior to Friday. The Stars' win was the eighth in nine games and also ended the Ducks' five-game winning streak. Robidas is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas picked up his second two-point game of the season Tuesday when he tallied a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win over the Canucks.
Analysis: Robidas is a top-line defenseman with the Stars, but only has 12 points this season. He lets Sergei Zubov get most of the offensive contributions when he's playing. Ignore him in all formats.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas had a rare goal on a power play during a physical first period Sunday against the Ducks. It was his second goal of the season and first since Nov. 8 against the Coyotes. He now has two of his 11 points this season in his last three games.
Analysis: Robidas is a solid role player for the Stars, but is more important to his team than he is to Fantasy owners. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News: D Stephane Robidas had an assist on Niklas Hagman's goal against the Kings Monday.
Analysis: Robidas now has points in three of his last five games (1 G, 3 A). Consider him in larger leagues for now.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas assisted on two goals and finished at plus-2 during Saturday's game against the Kings. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box. Robidas has all three of his points on the season (1 G, 2 A) in his last two games.
Analysis: Robidas is a solid role player for the Stars, but is more important to his team than he is to Fantasy owners. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News: Stephane Robidas (concussion) returned from injured reserve to play in Monday's game against the Blues. He was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 19:24 of ice time.
Analysis: Robidas is only worth using in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Stephane Robidas (concussion) is considered probable for Monday's game against the Blues.
Analysis: Robidas appears to be a safe play in all larger leagues for Fantasy Week 27 (April 2-8).
News: Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas missed his fourth straight game Saturday with a concussion after he was knocked unconscious by a punch from Nashville's Jordin Tootoo on March 17. Robidas has not skated the past three days, but is expected to return to Dallas' lineup within the next week.
Analysis: Robidas is considered an injury-risk start for the upcoming scoring period. It is recommended that you go with healthier alternatives in the meantime. He is a low-end Fantasy defender when healthy.
News: The Nashville Tennessean reports Stephane Robidas (concussion) will be sidelined at least another week after being crushed over the week by a cheap shot from Jordin Tootoo in a game against Nashville.
Analysis: Keep Robidas out until he can officially return and prove his health. That will keep him out of the lineup until at least Fantasy Week 27 (April 2-8).
News: The Stars were without D Stephane Robidas on Sunday at Phoenix after he was knocked unconscious when punched by Nashville's Jordin Tootoo late in the third period on Saturday night.
Analysis: Robidas was carried off the ice on a stretcher and was taken to a local hospital. He had a concussion but accompanied the team on the flight back to Dallas. Robidas will have tests on Monday and is day-to-day.
News: Stephane Robidas contributed an assist and minus-1 rating in Sunday's game against the Avalanche, helping Dallas to a four-game season sweep of Colorado.
Analysis: Robidas remains a solid Fantasy option in all leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Stephane Robidas picked up an assist with two shots on goal in 26:22 of ice time in Monday's game against Los Angeles.
Analysis: Robidas still has just two assists in the past 11 games. He might see more playing time with Philippe Boucher (upper body) and Sergei Zubov (lower body) sidelined. He is worth a look in all larger Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Stars D Stephane Robidas has played in 42 games this season and has yet to record a goal. He has 11 assists and a plus-4 rating. He also has 59 penalty minutes.
Analysis: Robidas still remains a decent player in leagues that encourage penalty minutes, but outside of that he is not an attractive Fantasy option.
News: The Stars signed defenseman Stephane Robidas to a three-year contract extension worth $4.5 million Wednesday. Robidas had a career-high 15 assists and 20 points for the Stars in 2005-2006. This season, the 29-year-old has appeared in 27 games and has registered eight assists. His contract was set to expire at the end of the season. "Stephane brings a relentless work ethic to the rink each day and has earned his three-year extension," Dallas general manager Doug Armstrong said. "He is a passionate player who is built for the new NHL and we are happy to have him here over the next three-plus seasons."
Analysis: Robidas has been a solid addition for Fantasy owners in leagues which encourage penalty minutes (45 PIM). He also has a plus-6 rating. Consider him a decent low-end Fantasy defenseman in deeper leagues.
News: Stephane Robidas has managed four assists with a plus-4 rating and 21 penalty minutes in six games for the Dallas Stars.
Analysis: Robidas has been a solid addition for Fantasy owners in leagues which encourage penalty minutes.
News: Stu Barnes and Stephane Robidas picked up an assist in Wednesday's regular season opener at Colorado.
Analysis: Despite the point, the two players are only recommended in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point. The Stars will next play on Saturday in their home opener against New Jersey.
News: Stephane Robidas has managed three goals, 10 assists, a plus-13 rating and 55 penalty minutes through 57 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Robidas is a decent Fantasy option in larger leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: The Dallas Morning News notes that Jon Klemm missed Wednesday's game with an upper-body injury.
Analysis: Klemm is listed as day to day and Stephane Robidas could play again in his absence. Neither have great Fantasy value.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Stephane Robidas has been moved from defense to forward to accomodate the acquisition of veteran Janne Niinimaa.
Analysis: Robidas is expected to skate on the team's fourth line, so his Fantasy appeal remains negligible.
News: Stephane Robidas was scoreless with a plus-2 rating in 18:00 of ice time in Sunday's game at Detroit.
Analysis: Robidas has gone scoreless in 10 of the past 11 games, but he still has a plus-5 rating during the stretch. He remains useful only in larger Fantasy formats.
News: Stephane Robidas picked up an assist in his last game on Friday against the Hurricanes and might be starting to turn his season around.
Analysis: After opening the season with only one assist in the first 13 games, but he has posted five points (2 G, 3 A) over the past 11 starts. Until he starts producing more consistently, he is only worth a reserve roster spot in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Stephane Robidas had a sensational preseason and he will be paired with Philippe Boucher on the team's second defensive pairing.
Analysis: Sergei Zubov will partner up with Martin Skoula on the team's top defensive pairing. Robidas is a fringe Fantasy player, useful only in leagues of 12 or more teams which use five or more defensemen.
News: The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Stephane Robidas to a two-year deal on Saturday. Robidas, a five-year veteran, played parts of two seasons in Dallas before being traded in 2003. He played 90 games for the Stars and had four goals and seven assists before being dealt to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Jon Klemm.
Analysis: The 28-year-old Robidas spent the lockout playing in the German Elite League, where he had 15 goals and 32 assists. Robidas is only worth drafting as a reserve defenseman.
News: Stephane Robidas (cheekbone) remained sidelined on Sunday.
Analysis: Robidas remains day to day. When healthy, he is best used as a reserve in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Stephane Robidas missed his second consecutive game due to a fractured cheekbone.
Analysis: Robidas is considered day to day. He has no Fantasy appeal.
News: Stephane Robidas and a second-round pick in the 2004 NHL entry draft were traded to Chicago for veteran Jon Klemm and a fourth-round draft selection.
Analysis: Robidas will likely see more ice time with Blackhawks, although his Fantasy value decreases slightly in the plus/minus category.
News: Robidas will return to the Dallas Stars in 2003-04. According to the Dallas Morning News, he received a qualifying offer on Friday. Robidas has minimal Fantasy appeal.
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News: The Dallas Stars acquired Robidas from the Atlanta Thrashers, who claimed him from the Montreal Canadiens earlier in Friday's NHL waiver draft. Robidas will be merely a depth player in Dallas, and while his plus/minus will certainly improve, he is not worth drafting in a Fantasy league.
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