News:Manny Legace has agreed to join Springfield of the AHL, MassLive.com reports.
Analysis:Manny Legace has played in 118 games for Springfield over the course of his career. He will provide some depth at goaltender with the Springfield's parent NHL club, Columbus, dealing with several injuries at the same position.
News: The Canucks released Manny Legace on Friday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: With Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider on their roster and plenty of younger goaltending options in the minors, the Canucks couldn't find room for Manny Legace. Don't be surprised if the veteran goaltender explores overseas options.
News:Manny Legace accepted an invite from the Canucks to training camp, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis:Manny Legace played last season in Germany and was expected to return to Europe before receiving the invite from Vancouver. With Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider, Legace is a long shot to make the final roster. More than anything, he should be viewed as insurance for the Canucks in case a goaltender suffers an injury or the team decides to trade Schneider.
News: The Isles released Legace Sunday, according to Newsday.
Analysis: Dean McAmmond, Krys Kolanos, Jed Ortmeyer, and Anders Eriksson were also released as the Islanders come closer to reaching their opening night roster.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace backed up Cam Ward during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens. Legace skated off the ice Tuesday midway through the second period against the Lightning due to an undisclosed injury. He was listed as day to day.
Analysis: Legace wasn't seeing many starts since the return of Ward, and has gone 1-1-2 in his last five starts. He remains a low-end Fantasy flier. The Hurricanes TG is at best a No. 2 option.
News: An injury to Manny Legace forced the Hurricanes to bring Cam Ward off the bench during a 8-5 win against the Lightning on Tuesday. Legace skated off the ice midway through the second period with an undisclosed injury and is listed day to day. He made nine saves and left with a 5-2 lead, but Ward ended up with the win as Tampa Bay eventually scored five times. Ward finished with 23 saves on 26 shots.
Analysis: Legace probably would have picked up the win Tuesday had he stuck around. Unfortunately, this is all too familiar of a situation. Injuries have been the unraveling of Legace's career, and now he could finish the 2009-10 season on the injured list. Legace wasn't seeing many starts since the return of Ward, so he remains a low-end Fantasy flier. The Hurricanes TG is at best a No. 2 option.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace had 32 saves during a 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators on Thursday. Erik Karlsson scored his second goal of the game with 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation to draw the Senators even at 3. Alexei Kovalev and Jason Spezza scored in the shootout, as no Carolina skater beat Brian Elliott.
Analysis: Legace jumped back in net Thursday after watching Cam Ward win his first two games since returning from a back injury. It seems Carolina will once again lean on Ward despite the fact he might suffer a setback with his injury. Legace continues to have low-end Fantasy appeal. The Hurricanes TG is at best a No. 2 option when Ward is healthy.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace stopped 39 shots Saturday in a 4-0 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Legace has only won once since March 7, but should get the majority of the starts down the stretch for Carolina. Unfortunately, the Canes aren't very good, so Legace might not win much. Think of both him and the Hurricanes TG as just low-end options.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace gave up two goals in the first 10 minutes of Thursday's game against the Captials, but stoned them the rest of the way, as Carolina won 3-2 in a shootout. Legace made 41 saves.
Analysis: Legace won for the first time in his last five starts. He's is likely to split time with Justin Peters until, or if, Cam Ward (back) returns this season. Legace continues to have low-end Fantasy appeal. The Hurricanes TG is also a low-end option without Ward.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace made 24 saves during a 3-2 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday. Martin St. Louis scored his second goal of the game 29 seconds into overtime to lift Tampa Bay past Carolina. St. Louis skated into the Hurricanes' zone from center ice, made a backhand pass to himself past a Carolina defender and then beat Legace with a wrist shot. Legace held a 2-1 lead in the third period before Steve Downie tied the game at 13:03 on the power play.
Analysis: Legace is winless in his last five appearances, but only three of them have been full games. Legace was injured on Saturday against Pittsburgh and had to be removed after facing eight shots. Legace then came off the bench Sunday to relieve Justin Peters. Legace is likely to split time with Peters until, or if, Cam Ward (back) returns this season. Legace continues to have low-end Fantasy appeal. The Hurricanes TG is also a low-end option without Ward.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace, who suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday against the Penguins, had to come off the bench on Sunday against the Sabres. Legace replaced Justin Peters at the 8:45 mark of the second after Peters couldn't stop Toni Lydman's wrist shot on a 2-on-1. Buffalo had built a 4-0 lead after that goal. Carolina scored three of the final four goals, but it wasn't enough to get past the Sabres. Legace finished with five saves.
Analysis: It seems the injury Legace sustained on Saturday wasn't enough to keep him sidelined. We are sure Carolina would have liked to keep Legace on the bench Sunday, but at least he was healthy enough to play in a pinch. Legace will continue to share time in net with Justin Peters until Cam Ward (back) is healthy. Legace continues to have low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace exited in the second period Saturday with an unspecified lower body injury, shortly after being leveled during a scramble in front of the net. Legace needed several minutes to get to his feet after being upended by a hit from Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy, who was called for goaltender interference at 6:43 of the period. Legace was checked by trainers and initially stayed in the game, although he appeared to be shaken up. Legace left the ice when play stopped again 49 seconds later and was replaced by Justin Peters. Legace stopped all eight shots he faced in the game.
Analysis: Legace had been shelled in his previous two games, allowing four and five goals. He's only getting regular starts with Cam Ward injured, so he didn't have a great deal of Fantasy value prior to getting hurt himself. If both Legace and Ward are out, Justin Peters will get the starts in Carolina. Regardless, Peters is at best a No. 3 goalie. The TG is a No. 3 option as well until Ward returns.
News: The Bruins tickled the twine five times against Hurricanes G Manny Legace in Tuesday's 5-2 victory. Legace made 32 saves. He has allowed nine goals in his last two games.
Analysis: Legace is 0-1-1 after winning his previous five starts. He's only started four of Carolina's eight games since the Olympic break, so he's not going to give you a lot of starts. Legace only has low-end Fantasy appeal. The Hurricanes TG is just a low-end No. 2 option.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes G Manny Legace will start Tuesday against the Bruins.
Analysis: Legace has been playing some great hockey over the last few weeks with five wins in his last six games. He's keeping Justin Peters from stealing starts and is certainly worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues. Unfortunately, Carolina faces both Pittsburgh and Washington in Week 22 (March 15-21), so Legace is clearly a bit of a risky play. The Hurricanes TG is just a low-end option for now.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace made 35 saves but Carolina still fell to the Capitals 4-3 in overtime. Tomas Fleischmann scored at 3:20 of the extra period to end the game. Legace had won his five previous starts.
Analysis: Legace has played well filling in for Cam Ward, winning five of six starts. With the Hurricanes pretty much out of the playoff race, barring a miracle March, management might not see the need to get Ward back on the ice in a lost season. Legace could be a nice pickup in deeper leagues right now. The Hurricanes TG remains a low-end No. 2 option.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace made it five wins in a row Sunday as he made 27 saves in a 4-0 shutout win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Legace has filled in nicely for the injured Cam Ward, with one goal or less allowed in three of his last five contests. With the Hurricanes pretty much out of the playoff race, barring a miracle March, management might just let Ward heal up the rest of the way. Legace might be a nice pickup in deeper leagues right now, but you likely won't want to start him in Fantasy Week 21 (March 8-14), as Carolina plays Washington, Pittsburgh and Phoenix. The Hurricanes TG, usually a low-end No. 2 option, shouldn't be used for the scoring period, either.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace stopped 25 of 26 shots in Thursday's win over the Senators. Legace has won each of his last four starts.
Analysis: Legace has won four straight starts and has put the Carolina coaching staff at ease with Cam Ward potentially out the rest of the season. It will be interesting to see what happens during the Olympic break. At this rate we envision Legace continuing to see the bulk of starts with Ward sidelined. However, if it is a lost season, then Carolina might play prospect Justin Peters a bit more. Legace is still a low-end Fantasy option but worth grabbing in larger formats. The Hurricanes TG is also a low-end start.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace made 29 saves during a 4-3 overtime win against the Sabres on Thursday. Legace fell into an early 2-0 hole in the first period before Carolina scored three unanswered goals. Buffalo forced overtime as Derek Roy tied it with 7:07 left in the third by beating Legace with a backhander. Sergei Samsonov then won it 1:47 into overtime.
Analysis: Legace improved his career record against Buffalo to 5-0 by beating the Sabres for the second time in a week. He has won three straight starts and has put the Carolina coaching staff at ease with Cam Ward potentially out the rest of the season. It will be interesting to see what happens during the Olympic break. At this rate we envision Legace continuing to see the bulk of starts with Ward sidelined. However, if it is a lost season, then Carolina might play prospect Justin Peters a bit more. Legace is still a low-end Fantasy option but worth grabbing in larger formats. The Hurricanes TG is also a low-end start.
News: Carolina G Manny Legace was sharp in net on Tuesday and was able to pull the win over the Florida Panthers. Legace stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced in the game and won 4-1. The only goal he allowed came in the second period by Cory Stillman.
Analysis: Legace is splitting time in net with Justin Peters as Cam Ward tries to get healthy. He has two starts thus far in February and has won both of them, allowing a total of four goals. His record improves to 6-6-3 with the win. Due to his splitting with Peters, Legace only has low-end Fantasy appeal. The Hurricanes TG is just a low-end No. 2 option.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes G Manny Legace will start on Tuesday vs. Florida.
Analysis: Legace beat Buffalo on Friday before taking a seat on Saturday as Justin Peters picked up his first NHL win. Cam Ward might not play in Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 8-14), so expect Legace and Peters to split the three games Carolina has in the scoring period. With two starts no guarantee for either, Legace and Peters will be just very risky starts in just the deepest of leagues. The Hurricanes TG is just a low-end No. 2 option.
News:Jussi Jokinen snapped a third-period tie and added an assist, and backup Manny Legace made 28 saves in the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Legace started in place of Cam Ward, who was sent home for treatment on an upper-body injury. Coach Paul Maurice said Ward, who played in 26 of the previous 27 games after returning from a leg laceration, stiffened up on the team's flight from Calgary to Buffalo following a loss Wednesday night. Legace trailed 3-2 in the third period before Carolina scored twice in the final 12 minutes.
Analysis: Appearing in just his fifth game in the last 28, Legace experienced a scare before the game even started. In pregame warmups he was stunned by Aaron Ward's slap shot, and was down on the ice clutching his upper chest area for a couple of minutes before skating off. Can you imagine how much of a panic Carolina would have been in had they lost two goalies in one day? Luckily, Legace is OK and even got the win. Ward could play before the Olympic break, but Legace should do most of the work while he is out. He remains a low-end Fantasy flier. The Hurricanes TG is a No. 2 option when Ward is healthy.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace was back on the bench on Wednesday against the Rangers after missing one game with pink eye.
Analysis: Legace played a lot earlier in the season when Cam Ward was sidelined by injury. However, he has mostly stayed on the bench since Ward's return. That will only change in the event Ward gets injured again. It's safe to ignore Legace in most Fantasy formats.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace did not dress for Sunday's win over Boston as he continues to deal with pink eye.
Analysis: When healthy, Legace only spells No. 1 Cam Ward on occasion and can continue to be ignored in all but the deepest of formats.
News: Carolina G Manny Legace lasted just 6:36 of Saturday's loss to the Flyers before leaving with an eye injury related to a recent bout with conjunctivitis. He made six saves and allowed one goal before being replaced by Cam Ward.
Analysis: Legace is now 4-6-3 on the season with a GAA over three. He only spells No. 1 Cam Ward on occasion and can continue to be ignored in all but the deepest of formats.
News: Carolina G Cam Ward allowed four goals on Montreal's first seven shots attempted Wednesday and was removed from the game before the 1st period came to a close. His replacement in goal, Manny Legace, fared better but not that much. Legace allowed another goal to score in the 1st period and coughed up two for the night. He stopped 16 of 18 shots. The Hurricanes lost the game 5-1.
Analysis: Ward has been really bad this year and his record now falls to 4-13-4. Legace hasn't been much better at 4-6-3. Ward has been better than his record suggests but is still a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option, at best. Legace is worth less than that. The Hurricanes TG remains just a low-end option until Carolina starts winning again.
News:Cam Ward stopped 21 of 26 shots for the Hurricanes before he was replaced by Manny Legace in the third period of a 6-3 loss to the Panthers on Friday. Legace faced two shots, allowing one goal -- a short-handed tally from Dominic Moore. Ward held a 1-0 lead in the second period before Florida took a commanding lead with six unanswered scores.
Analysis: We are not surprised that Legace was rusty coming off the bench cold on Friday. He has really hit a bad spot in his career since last season and is no longer an elite netminder. He has won the backup netminder job in Carolina, but that is not saying a lot. Legace has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace made 35 saves Saturday as Carolina fell 4-2 to the Senators, ending Legace's two-game win streak.
Analysis: With Michael Leighton being sent down, Legace has sewn up the No. 2 spot in Carolina now that Cam Ward is back. Once Ward gets the rust off, Legace will only start once in a while, so only stash him on your bench in super-deep leagues. The Hurricanes TG is at best a No. 2 Fantasy option until the wins really start to pour in.
News:Manny Legace stopped 30 shots, Ray Whitney had the decisive goal and an assist and the Hurricanes won on the road for the first time this season by holding off the Penguins 3-2 on Monday night. Sidney Crosby and Mike Rupp scored less than a minute apart in the second, but the Penguins couldn't do any other damage against Legace, who turned aside Crosby and Jordan Staal during the final 10 seconds to preserve only the second victory in seven games for Carolina. Legace is 4-0 in his career against Pittsburgh, which lost its second in a row at home after winning five straight. "Our guys just weathered the storm," Legace said. "You knew it was coming. You know it's going to come three or four times against these guys."
Analysis: Legace picked a funny time to get hot for the Hurricanes. He has won his last two starts, but it comes as Cam Ward is set to return from a leg laceration on Wednesday. The good news for Legace is that he beat out Michael Leighton for backup duty. The bad news is Ward pretty much starts every night when he is healthy, so Legace will probably be a seldom-used backup. He still has minimal Fantasy appeal. The Hurricanes TG is at best a No. 2 Fantasy option until the wins really start to pour in.
News:The Raleigh News and Observer reports the Hurricanes have placed backup goalie Michael Leighton on waivers Wednesday in anticipation of removing Cam Ward from injured reserve, so he can play Wednesday against the Devils. Ward has been out since Nov. 7 because of a leg laceration. "We've identified Manny Legace as being ahead of Michael," general manager Jim Rutherford said. "That's our decision for now, but we will deal with this on a week-to-week basis and see where this is going. Michael has played some good games for us. From a team viewpoint, he has not gotten a lot of help. Both goalies have given us some good games with Cam out."
Analysis: Legace hasn't been much better than Leighton since signing with the club in November, but at least he has more wins. Legace is 3-4-2 with a 3.20 GAA and .894 save percentage. Ward pretty much starts every night when he is healthy, so Legace will probably be a seldom-used backup. He still has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace made 33 saves Saturday as he ended a three-game losing streak in Carolina's 5-3 win over the Canucks.
Analysis: Legace might be out of a job when Cam Ward comes back from his leg injury, but the veteran has outplayed usual backup Michael Leighton, so he could stick around the rest of this season. Only worry about him in the deepest of leagues as a low-end bench option. The Hurricanes TG is just a No. 3 option until Ward returns.
News: The Hurricanes' official Web site reports that G Cam Ward (leg) practiced fully Thursday. “You tend to forget that it’s been over three weeks since I’ve seen a shot,” said Ward. “You’d think that it would take some time to get your reaction back, but quite honestly I felt pretty comfortable out there in the net, and hopefully I can get a few more good practices in the next few days.” The Hurricanes and Ward are now targeting a return date of Dec. 9 at New Jersey.
Analysis: Ward will have been out just over a month by the time he returns and will obviously be pretty rusty, so you might not want to risk using him in Fantasy Week 10 (Dec. 7-13). We suggest giving him a couple of starts to get back in a groove and then using him in all formats for the following scoring period. Of course, if you're desperate for goalie help, then by all means take a shot with him next week. The Hurricanes TG might recover its value as a No. 2 option right away. With Ward's return, Michael Leighton and Manny Legace will go back to being mostly non-factors in Fantasy play.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes G Michael Leighton will get a second straight start Monday when Carolina hosts the Capitals.
Analysis: Leighton has been splitting starts with Manny Legace since Cam Ward went down with a cut leg, but Leighton's stats have been simply awful with his 4.51 GAA and .832 save percentage. The Canes only have two games in Fantasy Week 9 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6), so you should probably just ignore both goalies in the scoring period. The Hurricanes TG is not worth using in any Fantasy format as this point.
News: Rich Peverly scored the fourth of Atlanta's five third-period goals with 6:03 remaining to help the Thrashers rally for a 6-4 victory over Manny Legace and the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. On a seemingly harmless rush, Bryan Little passed the puck back to Peverly, who found open space and snapped it over Legace's shoulder for the winner. Atlanta had scored three goals in 2:39 span to tie it at 4 after trailing 4-1 coming into the third. Legace made 28 saves against the team that cut him during training camp.
Analysis: Legace has lost his last three starts and Friday's performance just goes to show you how far he has fallen in his NHL career. We wouldn't be shocked if Carolina let him go as soon as Cam Ward is healthy. Legace remains a stopgap Fantasy option. The Hurricanes TG is a low-end option.
News: Carolona G Manny Legace lost his second start in a row on Wednesday, losing to the Ducks 3-2. Legace made 30 saves in the game and allowed three goals in a 3-2 loss. His record dropped to 2-3-2 on the season with the performance.
Analysis: The Hurricanes have been terrible on the road this season and those woes continued on Wednesday at Carolina. Legace will continue to start for the Hurricanes the next few weeks with Cam Ward out, but we warn Fantasy owners to use him just as a stopgap option. The Hurricanes TG is a low-end option without Ward.
News:Manny Legace made 27 saves while the Hurricanes remained winless on the road this season (0-8-3) during a 2-0 loss to the Stars on Monday. Jamie Benn's goal off a rebound gave Dallas the lead at 9:30 of the first period, 24 seconds after Carolina's Tom Kostopoulos began serving a cross-checking penalty. Brad Richards' shot glanced off the stick of Carolina defenseman Joe Corvo, into the air and over Legace's shoulder at 2:07 of the third period to extend Dallas' edge to 2-0.
Analysis: Legace is 2-2-2 in six outings since joining the Hurricanes after Cam Ward went down with a leg injury. He has pretty much met our expectations as a shaky option in net. Legace will continue to start for the Hurricanes the next few weeks, but we warn Fantasy owners to use him just as a stopgap option. The Hurricanes TG is a low-end option without Ward.
News: Hurricanes G Manny Legace picked up his second win of the season and second in a row on Saturday, beating the Lightning 3-1. He made 20 saves in the game, allowing just the one goal. His record improved to 2-1-2 with the performance.
Analysis: Legace was much more deserving of his win on Saturday than the win he earned on Thursday in which he allowed five goals. Legace is pretty much just bridging the gap until Cam Ward is able to return from injury and is just a stopgap Fantasy option. The Hurricanes TG is a low-end option as well.
News:Tuomo Ruutu and Jussi Jokinen scored in the shootout, and Manny Legace and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from three goals down to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Thursday. After an uneventful overtime, Ruutu and Jokinen beat Jonas Gustavsson with wrist shots and Manny Legace stopped Phil Kessel and Lee Stempniak to preserve his first victory with the Maple Leafs. Legace stopped 27 shots as he rallied from a 3-0 first-period deficit.
Analysis: It wasn't pretty, but Legace finally got his first win in four outings for the Hurricanes. As expected, Legace hasn't been stellar in net for Carolina and is pretty much just bridging the gap until Cam Ward is healthy. Continue to view Legace as a stopgap Fantasy option. The Hurricanes TG is a low-end option.
News: Carolina G Michael Leighton, who was on the Canadiens' roster but never played a game at the tail end of the 2006-07 season, started in goal Tuesday against Montreal. Leighton stopped 10 of 11 shots he faced but left the game at the 7:12 mark of the 2nd period after he suffered a lower-body injury. Leighton appeared to have strained his groin while doing the splits to make a save. He was replaced by Manny Legace, who stopped 23 of 24 shots in the game but suffered the shootout loss as he gave up Maxim Lapierre's shootout goal.
Analysis: This was a shame as Leighton actually held a 2-1 advantage before he left the ice. Legace couged up the game-tying goal in the 3rd period and then allowed the shootout goal to score for the loss. Legace's record falls to 0-2-3 on the season as he's yet to win. He's given up nine goals now in two starts and one backup appearance and that won't get the job done. Of course, Leighton hasn't been much better at 1-2-0. It looks like the Hurricanes will just go with whoever's hot between Leighton and Legace, but with the way Carolina has been playing lately, you're better off just avoiding both guys and the Hurricanes TG in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Raleigh News and Observer reports that Hurricanes G Michael Leighton will make a second straight start Tuesday at Montreal.
Analysis: It looks like the Hurricanes will just go with whoever's hot between Leighton and Manny Legace, but with the way Carolina has been playing lately, you're better off just avoiding both guys and the Hurricanes TG in all Fantasy formats.
News:Kyle Okposo snapped a shot past Carolina netminder Manny Legace with 14.4 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Hurricanes on Friday. With time winding down in overtime, Hurricanes defenseman Bryan Rodney tried to clear the Carolina zone. Okposo anticipated the play and intercepted the puck before beating Legace blocker side. Legace, making his second start for the Hurricanes since signing Monday, made 21 saves.
Analysis: Legace actually battled back from a 3-0 first-period deficit to make it a game on Friday, but he came up short. It has been very interesting to see Legace make both of the team's starts since Cam Ward went down with a leg injury. It seems coach Paul Maurice really hates Michael Leighton. Legace is merely a stopgap Fantasy option until Ward returns. The Hurricanes TG has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News:Manny Legace stopped 26 shots in his first start with Carolina during a 5-2 loss to the Kings on Wednesday. He was playing for the AHL's Chicago Wolves when the Hurricanes signed him two days earlier to replace Cam Ward, who will miss about four weeks after suffering a deep cut to his left leg in last week's loss at Columbus. It didn't take the Kings long to welcome the veteran goalie back to the NHL -- or to put the Hurricanes in yet another deficit. Ryan Smyth made it 1-0 about 3 1/2 minutes in by backhanding the rebound of Dustin Brown's shot past a sprawled Legace and into an uncovered net for his ninth goal. It was the quickest goal allowed by Carolina this year. The Hurricanes did tie the game at 2 early in the third before Los Angeles went on a three-goal outburst. "I just didn't make a big save in the third period to give our guys a chance to win," Legace said.
Analysis: It's going to be interesting to see how Carolina works the goalie situation with Ward sidelined. Legace and Michael Leighton could battle it out until one of them emerges as a steady option. Regardless, Legace is merely a stopgap Fantasy option for larger formats. He has definitely lost a step in his career. The Hurricanes TG is a low-end option until further notice.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes G Manny Legace will start Wednesday against the Kings.
Analysis: Legace was signed Monday and will fill in on occasion for Michael Leighton while Cam Ward is out with his leg injury. He will have minimal Fantasy value for now unless he somehow manages to get the majority of starts in Carolina.
News: The Carolina Hurricanes are turning to veteran goalie Manny Legace to help replace the injured Cam Ward. The Hurricanes on Monday signed Legace to a one-year contract that will pay him $500,000 at the NHL level or $105,000 if he is sent to the minors. Legace will battle Michael Leighton for playing time while Ward is sidelined. Carolina was searching for help in net because Ward will be out for up to four weeks. The 2006 Conn Smythe Trophy winner's leg was cut by a skate Saturday night in Columbus during the Hurricanes' club-record 12th straight loss.
Analysis: The 36-year-old has a career NHL record of 177-92-36 and was 2-2 with a 3.21 goals-against average this season with the AHL's Chicago Wolves. While he does have NHL experience, his game has really fallen off since last season. Legace is merely a stopgap Fantasy option for the deepest of formats while Ward is out. The same goes for Leighton. The Hurricanes TG is a risky option without Ward available.
News:The Raleigh News and Observer reports that minor league goalie Manny Legace could be an option for the Hurricanes with starter Cam Ward expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a leg injury. Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford has not made a decision yet on the team's next move, but the 36-year-old Legace has won 177 NHL games and is currently playing for Chicago of the AHL.
Analysis: Legace is 2-2-1 with a 3.21 GAA and .898 save percentage in six games with Chicago. While he does have NHL experience, his game has really fallen off since last season. If Legace is signed by Carolina, he probably won't fill in full-time and will be just a stopgap Fantasy option. Don't make any roster moves with Legace until further notice.
News: The Chicago Wolves (AHL) recently signed G Manny Legace to a 25-game tryout contract.
Analysis: Legace was cut from Thrashers camp last month and no other NHL team wanted a look. Continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats for now.
News: The Thrashers have released two players, including goalie Manny Legace. The 36-year-old Legace appeared in one preseason game for Atlanta, stopping 25 of 27 shots against Carolina. He was cut Monday along with forward Dan Fritsche.
Analysis: Legace has appeared in 337 career games with Los Angeles, Detroit and St. Louis. Last season, he played in 29 games for the Blues and 23 for the team's AHL affiliate in Peoria. It was a real shame he couldn't latch on with Atlanta since Kari Lehtonen (back) will likely start the season on IR. Legace might be done in the NHL, but even if he signs with another team, he won't have much Fantasy appeal. Let him sit on Fantasy waivers until further notice.
News:The Sports Xchange reports goalie Manny Legace was considered the Blues' most disappointing player in 2008-09. Legace had a record of 13-9-2 through January, but in early February the club put him on waivers because of off-the-ice issues they had with the goalie. Legace cleared waivers and was assigned to the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate, the Peoria (Ill.) Rivermen. Legace was a model teammate in the AHL and helped lead the Rivermen into the playoffs, but his contract with the Blues expires July 1 and all indications are that he won't be re-signed by the team.
Analysis: Had Legace not gotten injured early in the season, his '08-09 season might have gone differently. But he never really rebounded from the freak hip injury which was a result of him slipping on a red carpet laid out for then vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Some team might take a flier on the veteran Legace in 2009-10, but it will likely be in a backup role. Continue to track his offseason progress, but Legace is likely to have minimal Fantasy appeal Draft Day.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Blues goalie Manny Legace cleared waivers Saturday and will report to Peoria of the AHL, St. Louis' minor league affiliate. "I'll go to Peoria and help them try and win a Cup down there," Legace said. "Helping out (Blues goalie prospect Ben Bishop) down there will be great. Maybe we can bing and bang and win a championship. I don't care where you are... if you can win a championship, it's going to be fun."
Analysis: The 36-year-old goaltender will be a free agent in the offseason, but he could be back on a NHL roster at some point this season. Don't forget he was an All-Star just last season. Perhaps some team in dire need of a veteran goalie will be willing to trade for Legace. "That's where my head has to be... just go down there and play hard and let the chips fall where they may," Legace said. "Then I'll go to free agency next year and see how that goes. I just want to get my game back going." Fantasy owners in the deepest of leagues should hold onto Legace at this time. Otherwise, if you need the roster spot, feel free to drop him.
News:The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Blues goalie Manny Legace was placed on waivers Friday as the team recalled Chris Holt from Peoria of the AHL. Holt will serve as Chris Mason's backup. If Legace is not claimed by another team by Monday, he will be sent to Peoria. "It's extremely tough," Legace said. "You play your heart out for a team, and the minute you hit a little bit of a rough patch, they dump on you. It was very hard to hear." Legace is 13-9-2 this season with a 3.18 GAA and an .885 save-percentage. Blues President John Davidson defended the Blues' actions. "Manny has his own opinions, I'm not going to speak to Manny's opinions. We provided Manny an opportunity to revive his career with the St. Louis Blues... This is about performance, that's what it's about. If Manny had a better season stopping the puck, he wouldn't be going to Peoria -- if he clears waivers -– to get back to stopping the puck there."
Analysis: Legace's last appearance with the Blues was Monday against the Red Wings. He was pulled after allowing three goals on his first eight shots. There was much speculation that Legace, who will be a free agent in the offseason, would be on the trading block leading up to the March 4 deadline. It appears a contending team can now snag a veteran goalie without having to give up anything. Legace got off to a decent start this season before suffering a freak hip injury in late October after slipping on a red carpet prior to a ceremonial puck drop. He really never regained his form after that and the door was open for Mason, who was acquired in the offseason. Mason has performed very well as of late and that forced St. Louis to make a move. They did and now Legace awaits his fate. Fantasy owners in the deepest of leagues should hold onto Legace at this time. Otherwise, if you need the roster spot, feel free to drop him and possibly pick up Mason or another Fantasy viable goalie.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Monday's game in Detroit might have been the beginning of the end for Manny Legace in a Blues uniform. Given the start despite the fact that Chris Mason had a 36-save shutout Saturday against Philadelphia, Legace allowed three goals on eight shots and was chased from the game in the second period. The Blues fell 4-3 to the Red Wings in a shootout, and afterward Legace shouldered the blame. "I was the worst player in the league tonight by far," Legace said. "We should have won that game 3-0. The guys played great. I'm the reason that we lost in a shootout." Despite being frustrated with his goaltender, Blues coach Andy Murray stood by Legace. "There's been nights since I've been coaching the Blues where he's been the best man in the NHL," Murray said. "That's how I would counter that."
Analysis: Murray said he gave Legace the start because the Blues were in the midst of back-to-back games, including Tuesday night's game in Columbus, and he felt the goalies should split them. "We need to play both goalies here this week," Murray said. "We have a game Thursday night as well, we have a game Saturday night as well." But with 33 games left and Legace an unrestricted free agent, the Blues may turn their attention to Mason, who has one year left on his contract. Right now, Legace is not a good play in Fantasy, but can be a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie at times. He is also a risky option because a trade could render him a backup for a contender.
News: Blues goalie Manny Legace got the start Monday against his former team, the Red Wings, but he didn't finish up in net as Detroit went on for a 4-3 shootout win. Legace was pulled after allowing Marian Hossa to score his second goal 11:21 into the second period. Legace gave up three goals on just eight shots. He stopped both the shots he faced in the first period, but left trailing 3-2 as Chris Mason took over in net. Mason stopped all 13 shots he faced in regulation and overtime, but allowed Jiri Hudler and Marian Hossa to score in the shootout.
Analysis: Legace had some of the best years of his career in net for the Red Wings, but his career has been in decline since joining St. Louis in 2006-07. He has also been an injury-risk player over that span. Legace hasn't seen many appearances after the All-Star break since Mason has been playing so well, and this could just help St. Louis in wanting to deal Legace at the trade deadline. Right now, Legace is not a good play in Fantasy, but can be a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie at times. The Blues TG is at best a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Blues G Manny Legace, who left Monday's game with a groin injury in the first period, practiced in Chicago on Wednesday and dressed as the backup against the Blackhawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Considering that Legace dressed, he should be good to go after the All-Star break despite the groin injury. His replacement Chris Mason did shut out the Blackhawks on Sunday but that shouldn't factor into the Blues' decision on whether to start or sit Legace. He's a No. 2 option for the next scoring period assuming he returns to play.
News: Blues G Manny Legace left Monday's game at Boston with what the team called a lower-body injury after the 5-4 shootout win. He made one save on two shots in 10:35 but was not saddled with the loss.
Analysis: Legace's 13-9 record this season isn't horrible, but his GAA (3.10) and save percentage (.889) leave a lot to be desired. He is also turning into a pretty injury-prone guy, which is limiting his Fantasy value. Hopefully he can heal up over the All-Star break and get to being a useful No. 2 option, but for now just leave him on the bench or the wire.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 19 saves and allowed two goals in a 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday. Legace had won three of his last four starts coming into the game. He has allowed two goals in his last three games, two of which were losses.
Analysis: It's hard to win if only allowing two goals isn't enough to do the trick. Legace is looking to move out of St. Louis which should motivate him to continue putting up solid numbers in the second half of the season. He should be thought of as a low-end No. 2 option in Fantasy while the Blues TG is a low-end option.
News:Manny Legace stopped 24 shots for the Blues during Thursday's 5-2 win against the Avalanche. St. Louis built a 3-0 lead before Cody McLeod spoiled the shutout 2:18 into the third period. Milan Hejduk got Colorado within 3-2 before St. Louis pulled away. Legace has won three of his last four starts.
Analysis: Legace has allowed two goals in three of his last four starts. He finally seems back to his old self after injuries slowed him early in the season. Wins could still be a little scarce at times, but Legace is playing for his next contract and will be motivated in the second half. View him as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is a low-end option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 26 saves during a 2-1 loss to the Oilers Sunday. Legace shutout the Oilers in the first period and had a 1-0 lead before Gilbert Brule tied the game 8:49 into the second period. Sam Gagner scored the winning goal 6:31 into the third period. Legace saw a two-game winning streak end Sunday.
Analysis: Injuries have really sideswiped Legace's season, but he finally seems to be back at 100 percent and is starting most nights for the Blues. The wins might be a little scarce at times, so view him as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is a low-end option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 18 shots during a 6-4 win Friday against the Canucks. Legace battled back from a 2-1 first-period deficit to take a 3-2 lead into the third. Vancouver tied the game at 3-3 and 4-4 before St. Louis took the lead for good with 2:10 remaining. Legace allowed one power-play goal while winning his second straight start.
Analysis: Injuries have really sideswiped Legace's season, but he finally seems to be back at 100 percent and is starting most nights for the Blues. The wins might be a little scarce at times, so view him as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is a low-end option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace had to make only 20 stops and saw his team score five goals in a 5-2 win over the red hot Blue Jackets on Saturday. The win improves Legace's record to 11-8-1 on the season. However, the Blues have not been good recently, going 3-10 over their last 13 contests.
Analysis: Legace isn't going to have five goals scored in front of him too many times this season, so he has to take advantage of any big offensive outbursts that come his way. Legace may get traded at some point this season which may increase his worth, but for now he's a low-end No. 2 or No. 3 option. The Blues TG is a low-end option.
News: Blues G Chris Mason stopped 26 shots during Friday's 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes before he was replaced by Manny Legace with 1:22 remaining. Legace made one save in the 28 seconds he played before skating off for an extra attacker. Mason fell to 3-12-1 for St. Louis, which has dropped 10 of its last 12 overall.
Analysis: Legace had a strong start to the season, but it all went downhill for him when he was injured in a freak accident in late October. He hasn't regained his All-Star form and has become a very risky Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 22 saves during a 4-3 loss to the Devils Tuesday. Legace had a 2-1 lead after the first period before New Jersey scored three unanswered goals. The Blues lost for the ninth time in 11 games. "We're in every game. We're playing great hockey," Legace said. "We're playing good. It's just really weird. Can't figure it out."
Analysis: Legace has lost three of his last four starts and has allowed four or more goals in each outing. He seems to be getting most of the starts in net again after Chris Mason was playing well early in December. Legace still could be traded at some point this season, so view him more of a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 25 stops in a 3-2 shootout win over the powerhouse Sharks on Saturday. The win snaps a two-game losing streak for Legace who gave up nine goals over that span.
Analysis: Legace beating the Sharks is certainly an interesting twist but it doesn't really mean all that much to Fantasy owners. Legace remains nothing more than a No. 2 option at goalie and the Blues TG is a low-end No. 2 option as well.
News: Blues G Manny Legace was victimized four times by the Red Wings Tuesday in a 4-1 loss. Legace did have 37 saves, but the Detroit offense was too much for him to deal with. Legace has allowed nine goals in his last two games which were both losses.
Analysis: Legace gives up way too many goals to have all that much value in Fantasy. He isn't the everyday starter and should be reserved for only very deep leagues.
News: Blues G Manny Legace was pulled from his start following the second period Sunday against the Bruins after allowing five goals on 23 shots.
Analysis: Legace had won three of his last four starts before Sunday and things were looking up. Now, his value takes a bit of hit after this latest yanking. The Blues play three times in Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 22-28), and you have to think Legace might only get one start in the period. Don't use him unless you're in a super-deep league and have no other choice.
News: Blues G Manny Legace allowed only two goals and earned a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in his return from suffering a concussion Nov. 10. Legace came up with 24 saves in the win, improving his season record to 9-5-1.
Analysis: Playing for the Blues, Legace is not likely going to be anything more than a No. 2 goalie despite how well he has played lately. Legace can be started Week 12 (Dec. 22-28) as he is back from the concussion. Consider him a No. 2 option for the week and the Blues TG is a No. 2 option as well.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Blues G Manny Legace has been diagnosed with a mild concussion sustained on Wednesday night. He will be required to go on IR and will miss a week.
Analysis: Legace missed time earlier this season with a hip injury, but was playing well as of late after having some turbulent times in November. When healthy, Legace is still at best a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, but be sure to bench him for Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21). The Blues TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option as well.
News: Blues G Manny Legace is listed as day-to-day after getting kneed in the head Wednesday night. Legace was hurt in the first period of a 4-2 loss at Anaheim. He gave up one goal on 11 shots before leaving. The Blues have recalled G Ben Bishop from Peoria (AHL) to cover for Legace.
Analysis: Legace missed time earlier this season with a hip injury, but was playing well as of late after having some turbulent times in November. When healthy, Legace is still at best a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option as well. Don't worry about Bishop, as he'll likely just back up Chris Mason.
News: Blues goalie Manny Legace left Wednesday's game against the Ducks after being kneed in the head late in the first period, and Chris Mason replaced him. Legace faced 11 shots and allowed one goal, and Mason gave up two goals on 24 shots as the Ducks won 4-2.
Analysis: Legace was injured as Bobby Ryan shot from the right circle and George Parros knocked in the rebound at 13:25 for his third goal of the season. After the puck went in, Legace, sprawled on the ice, raised up just as Ryan skated past, and Ryan's knee struck him in the head. The goalie lay on the ice for several moments, then was wobbly when helped off. Legace already missed time earlier this season with a hip injury and it appears he might have to go back on IR. He has been playing well as of late after having some turbulent times in November, but Legace is still at best a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy. The Blues TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option as well.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 18 shots during a 6-3 win Monday against the Predators. Legace battled back from a 2-1 deficit and allowed just one power-play goal. It was his second straight win.
Analysis: Legace has started the last two games for St. Louis and has won them both. He might finally be winning back coach Andy Murray and his teammates after some turbulent times and comments in November. Legace still could be traded at some point this season and will lose some starts to Chris Mason, so treat him as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace picked up a 4-3 win on Saturday over the Coyotes. He has allowed at leas three goals in his last three games.
Analysis: Legace is a free agent next year so he has a lot to play for in St. Louis. However, he isn't much of a goalie in Fantasy because the Blues don't win all that much. Consider him and the Blues TG a lower-end No. 2 option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Edmonton. He stopped 18 shots in his second straight loss.
Analysis: Legace is in a free-agent year and has a lot to play for. Still, since St. Louis is not a top contender, Legace remains more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option at best.
News: St. Louis netminder Manny Legace stopped 25 shots on Wednesday night in a loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Legace allowed three goals in the 3-1 loss and fell to 6-4-1 on the year.
Analysis: Legace won in his previous start and has allowed seven goals in his last three. Legace is in a free-agent year and has a lot to play for. Still, since St. Louis is not a top contender, Legace remains more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option at best.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 26 shots during a 3-2 overtime win Friday against the Ducks. Anaheim appeared to have momentum after Scott Niedermayer capitalized on a wild scramble at the end of regulation, scoring his third goal of the season with only 0.9 seconds remaining. The puck slid between Legace's pads after the Ducks' Corey Perry, perhaps pushed by a Blues' player, fell over backward over the goalie. "I was just fishing for the puck," Niedermayer said. "It just happened to come to my stick."
Analysis: Legace has struggled a bit since returning from a hip flexor injury, but it seems he is finally turning a corner. He has allowed just four goals in his last two outings and has won two of his last three appearances. Legace is in a free-agent year and has a lot to play for. Still, since St. Louis is not a top contender, Legace remains more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option at best.
News:Alexei Kovalev scored the lone shootout goal past Manny Legace to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night. After the Blues missed on all three of their shots in the tiebreaker, Kovalev beat Legace with a high backhander for the win. Legace allowed two even-strength goals and is winless in five of his last six appearances.
Analysis: The good news here is that Legace has allowed just five goals in his last two outings after allowing seven in his first two since returning from a hip injury. He seems to finally be getting his legs back under him, so consider Legace a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 32 shots during a 4-3 overtime win Friday against the Blackhawks. Legace allowed a short-handed goal and lost a 3-1 lead, but Andy McDonald's power-play score 2:15 into overtime gave him the win. It was his first in five outings.
Analysis: Legace needed that win badly after his first two starts since returning from a hip injury didn't go all that well. Legace looked like his normal self Friday and hopefully it gets his confidence back up. Consider Legace a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Chris Mason made 24 saves during Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres in relief of starter Manny Legace, who was pulled after Jason Pominville's goal at 5:18 of the first. Legace allowed three goals on just seven shots in making his second consecutive start after returning from a hip injury. The Sabres chased Legace with the first-period spree in which they scored three times in the first five minutes. Adam Mair got things rolling with his third 2:46 in, and Tim Connolly made it 2-0 at 4:55. Twenty-three seconds later, Pominville's wrist shot from the slot squirted past Legace's pads to end the goalie's night. Mason then allowed just Henrik Tallinder's goal in the third period.
Analysis: It's the second time Legace has been pulled this season. He was yanked after allowing two first-period goals in a game against Los Angeles on Oct. 24. He has lost four straight starts and has allowed seven goals in his first two games back following the injury. Perhaps Legace is a little rusty or not fully recovered. Don't be surprised if Mason is back in net Friday against the Blackhawks. Legace was doing well to open the season and firmly entrenched himself as the team's No. 1 goalie. If he can ever get healthy again, Legace has what it takes to be a reliable No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is at best a No. 2 Fantasy option as well.
News: St. Louis G Manny Legace came off IR on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings but could not avoid losing the game, 5-3. Legace stopped 26 shots in the game but allowed four goals -- the final one coming on an empty net. Legace was seeing his first action since Oct. 24 against the Kings.
Analysis: Legace picked up right where he left off -- losing to the Kings. He's now lost three straight starts and has allowed 10 goals in those starts. He is a No. 2 goalie when healthy, which he should be for Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 10-16), while the Blues TG is more of a low-end option in deeper formats.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Blues G Manny Legace worked out after practice Wednesday and could return to action as soon as Saturday.
Analysis: Legace was a very risky start heading into Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 3-9) and it looks like he might only make one start in the period, so you were probably wise to bench him if you did. He is a No. 2 goalie when healthy, which he should be for Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 10-16), while the Blues TG is more of a low-end option in deeper formats.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Blues G Manny Legace did some drills Monday and will go on his team's three-game road trip that begins Wednesday in Anaheim. "I'll practice (Tuesday) and then we'll see how it goes," said Legace.
Analysis: Legace was a very risky start heading into Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 3-9) and it looks like he might only make one start in the period, so you were probably wise to bench him if you did. He is a No. 2 goalie when healthy, which he should be for Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 10-16), while the Blues TG is more of a low-end option in deeper formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blues G Manny Legace (hip) still has not practiced following his fall on a piece of carpet on the ice Oct. 24. Legace remains on injured reserve.
Analysis: The Blues don't play again until Wednesday, so Legace has a few days to rest up before he might return to action. However, he still appears to be too risky of a start Week 5 (Nov. 3-9). He is a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: Blues G Manny Legace (lower body) missed his third straight game Saturday against Pittsburgh. He was again replaced in net by Chris Mason, who recently returned from an appendectomy. Legace is day to day.
Analysis: The Blues were hoping Legace would be back in net Thursday, let alone Saturday. It appears as though he might need another few days. Legace is 4-2 with a 2.94 goals-against average in six games this season. He sees most of the starts in net when healthy and remains a viable No. 2 Fantasy goalie. He's now a major Fantasy risk for Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 3-9).
News: Blues G Manny Legace (lower body) missed his second straight game Thursday against the Hurricanes. He was replaced in net by Chris Mason, who just returned from an appendectomy. Legace is day to day and questionable for Saturday's game against the Penguins.
Analysis: The Blues were hoping Legace would be back in net Thursday with almost a week to heal, but it appears as though he might need another few days. egace is 4-2 with a 2.94 goals-against average in six games this season. He sees most of the starts in net when healthy and remains a viable No. 2 Fantasy goalie. Continue to track his progress leading up to Week 5 (Nov. 3-9).
News:The Sports Xchange reports it appears the Blues got lucky with goaltender Manny Legace's freak injury Friday night. With Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in St. Louis to drop a ceremonial puck, Legace tripped on the carpet that was laid out for Palin and her family. Legace suffered a strained hip flexor, and although he didn't dress out for Saturday's game against Florida, he's expected to be ready for the Blues' next game on Thursday.
Analysis: Blues goalie prospect Ben Bishop started Saturday's game against Florida, and Marek Schwarz was the backup. "He's taking the day off, obviously," Blues president John Davidson said of Legace on Saturday. "He'll have treatment Sunday, and then we'll see how it is Monday. But it's day to day from what I understand."" Legace is 4-2 with a 2.94 goals-against average in six games this season. He is 313-291 in his nine-year career. He was selected to the Western Conference All-Star team last season. Legace was seeing most of the starts in net with Chris Mason already out following an appendectomy. Legace is a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy and it appears as though he is a low-risk start for Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 27-Nov. 2).
News: St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace left after one period Friday night with an injury that might have occurred when he tripped over the carpet placed on the ice for Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. The Alaska governor dropped the ceremonial first puck before the Blues hosted the Los Angeles Kings. A narrow carpet walkway was placed from the gate at the Blues bench for Palin, her husband and two of her daughters to walk to center ice. Just before the ceremony, Legace was the first player onto the ice for St. Louis. A team official pointed to the carpet, but as Legace stepped onto it with his skate, he fell, then gingerly made his way to the crease. Legace played one period, giving up two goals on 12 shots. Legace, who was replaced by Ben Bishop, described the injury as a strained left hip flexor. He doesn't believe it is serious but said it is painful. He said he won't play Saturday when the Blues host Florida, but wasn't sure if he'd miss any additional games. "I felt a pull right away," Legace said. "I was hoping it would just go away."
Analysis: Despite the freak accident, Legace holds no ill-will toward Palin. "She's been pretty good for our game," Legace said. "I'm starting to like her more and more. No grudge." Legace has had knee problems in the past and just be glad this injury is not related. Legace is 4-2 with a 2.94 goals-against average in six games this season. He is 313-291 in his nine-year career. He was selected to the Western Conference All-Star team last season. Legace was seeing most of the starts in net with Chris Mason already out following an appendectomy. Legace is a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy, but is now an injury-risk start for Week 4 (Oct. 27-Nov. 2). It's probably best to reserve him anyway since the Blues play just twice during the upcoming scoring period.
News: The Red Wings got the best of former Detroit goalie Manny Legace during a 4-3 win Wednesday. The Red Wings built a 3-0 lead against Legace, who lost for the first time in five starts. Detroit scored two power-play goals as Legace, who played for Detroit from 1999-2006, made 30 saves.
Analysis: Legace has allowed three or more goals in three starts this season, but the Blues have had a very effective offense. Legace is seeing most of the starts in net as Chris Mason recovers from an appendectomy. He will still see most of the starts when Mason is healthy, so continue to treat Legace as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: St. Louis G Manny Legace stopped 23 shots and allowed three goals against the Blackhawks on Saturday but defeated Chicago in a shootout.
Analysis: Legace has won all four of his starts this season for the Blues. Legace has been pretty solid in the first few weeks of the season and is starting to put distance between him and backup goalie Chris Mason. Legace is in his free-agent year, so he will be motivated for a big season. Continue to view him as a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a low-end option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 29 shots during Thursday's 6-1 win against the Stars to improve to 3-0 on the season. "We were fresh, waiting for them," Blues coach Andy Murray said. "We played a team that played (Wednesday) night and had a battle (against Nashville). We took advantage." Legace never trailed in the game and allowed just a first-period goal to Krys Barch on a tip-in.
Analysis: Legace has been pretty solid in the first few weeks of the season and is starting to put distance between him and backup goalie Chris Mason. Legace is in his free-agent year, so he will be motivated for a big season. Continue to view him as a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a low-end option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 34 shots in regulation and overtime, and allowed just one goal in a shootout during a 5-4 win Monday. Legace stopped Nik Antropov, allowed a goal to Nikolai Kulemin and then stopped Pavel Kubina in the shootout to win it. He has two wins in his first two starts.
Analysis: Legace had to really battle back Monday after allowing three goals in the opening period. He made the necessary changes and stayed strong in net for his second win in as many starts. Chris Mason is nipping at his heels, but Legace should see most of the starts for St. Louis. He remains more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 20 saves during Friday's 5-2 win against the Predators. Legace said players were inspired by a raucous sellout crowd during pre-game ceremonies. "The guys were just all fired up," Legace said. "If we can play to that intensity every single night, I like our chances." The Predators scored on the game's first shot, when Ryan Suter beat Legace on a 3-on-1 break, but the Blues built a three-goal cushion entering the third. Legace allowed just two even-strength goals.
Analysis: The Blues have already announced that Chris Mason will start Saturday against the Islanders, but Legace made a strong case Friday to retain his No. 1 job. We feel Legace will see most of the starts in net for St. Louis this season as long as he is healthy. But, he remains more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Blues G Manny Legace can finally see his right kneecap. Legace dealt with severe swelling in his right knee last season, but had offseason surgery to remove two bone spurs. He said his knee is at 98 percent at the beginning of training camp. "My doctor (Rick Lehman) couldn't believe that I could straighten out my leg last year," Legace said. Legace was also stunned about how well he played in 2007-08 despite knee problems. He earned his first All-Star appearance at 35 years old and finished 27-25-5 with a 2.41 GAA. He said it was better than his 2005-06 season with Detroit, when he was 37-8-3 with a 2.19 GAA. "Last year was the most consistent I've played -- no big ups or downs," Legace said. "There would be months in Detroit when I was just awful. We'd still win games because we'd score six goals, but guys were bailing me out. But last year, I was consistent for the whole year."
Analysis: Legace believes his second season in St. Louis helped him reach a new point mentally in his career. "I'm just comfortable in the league now," he said. "I'm not relaxed -- the game is too hard to relax -- but I'm more comfortable in my own skin." Legace might not want to get too comfortable as the Blues brought in Chris Mason during the offseason. Blues President John Davidson said in June that Mason would compete with Legace for the No. 1 job. It's worth noting that Legace is in the final year of his contract while Mason, a former starter in Nashville, has two more seasons left on his deal. "I'm going to go out and make them have a decision to make," Legace said. "I'll just try to have a year like last year and make them make a decision." We believe Legace will eventually win the starting job in St. Louis, so consider him a No. 2 Fantasy goalie until further notice.
News: Blues G Manny Legace claimed the 27th shutout of his career Saturday as St. Louis blanked the Blue Jackets 3-0. Legace made 25 saves.
Analysis: Legace was a top goalie to open the season, but as soon as the calendar hit 2008, his season turned. He has just 13 wins in his last 39 outings. The fact he starts pretty much every game in net for the Blues is the only reason he remains a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy. The Blues TG is a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace dressed as the team's backup goalie Thursday against the Predators after being pulled from Tuesday's game because of a hip flexor. He is questionable to start Saturday against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Legace has missed a few games this season with minor injuries, but has still managed to make 65 appearances. Legace was a top goalie to open the season, but as soon as the calendar hit 2008, his season turned. He has just 12 wins in his last 38 outings. The fact he starts pretty much every game in net for the Blues is the only reason he remains a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy. The Blues TG is a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Blues goalie Manny Legace stopped all eight shots he faced in the opening period Tuesday against the Predators as St. Louis built a 3-0 lead, but then was replaced by Hannu Toivonen at the beginning of the second after sustaining a hip flexor. It went all downhill for the Blues after that. Toivonen allowed the Predators to tie the game at three late in the third period and then lost the game in overtime when Rich Peverley scored on a wrister at 1:43. Toivonen made 14 saves in the loss.
Analysis: Legace has missed a few games this season with minor injuries, but has still managed to make 65 appearances. Legace was a top goalie to open the season, but as soon as the calendar hit 2008, his season turned. He has just 12 wins in his last 38 outings. He came into Tuesday's game with a 3.27 GAA in March. The fact he starts pretty much every game in net for the Blues is the only reason he remains a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy. The Blues TG is a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace did not face a lot of shots, but he did concede goals in every period and the St. Louis Blues came up short of completing a rally in a 4-3 loss. Legace allowed two goals on nine shots in the first period, one goal on five shots in the second and again another goal on five shots in the third.
Analysis: Legace has just four wins in 11 games in March. He is mostly used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, while the Blues TG is a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace made 36 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the NHL-leading Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime on Friday night on Brad Boyes' second goal of the game and 40th this season.
Analysis: Legace scored just his fourth win in 10 games in March. He is mostly used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, while the Blues TG is a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace was only beaten twice on 32 shots, but that was all the goals Detroit needed to beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Tuesday night. Legace is just one game (25-24-8) over .500 for the season.
Analysis: Legace has just three wins in nine March games. He is mostly used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, while the Blues TG is a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace stopped Saku Koivu, Andrei Kostitsyn and Alexei Kovalev in the shootout as St. Louis got its first road win in more than a month and ended a 10-game road losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Analysis: The win was Legace's first in six games. He is mostly used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, while the Blues TG is a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 28 saves during a 5-2 loss Saturday against the Ducks. Legace is now winless in his last five outings and has allowed three or more goals in each game. He has allowed a total of 18 goals in that span.
Analysis: Legace is having his worst run of the season and is wearing down mentally as the season comes to a close. It doesn't help Fantasy owners much as Legace is mostly used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. He still has value in that regard, but this streak is not good. The Blues TG is also a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace allowed three goal on 10 shots in the first period and the decisive one on four overtime shots as the St. Louis Blues lost 4-3 to the Edmonton Oilers. Legace stopped 10 shots in the second and third periods. The Blues lost for the fourth consecutive time and 10 of their past 11 games.
Analysis: Legace accounts for eight of his last 11 appearances. Legace is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie because he starts the majority of games for St. Louis. The Blues TG is also at best a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace lasted just one period during Monday's 7-3 loss to the Flames before being replaced by Hannu Toivonen in the second period. Legace allowed three goals on 11 shots. Toivonen, who took the loss, allowed three goals on 18 shots and the Flames capped the scoring with an empty-net goal.
Analysis: Legace didn't take the loss Monday, but does have seven losses in his last 10 outings. He hasn't been awful in net, but the Blues offense has been sputtering. Legace is still worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie because he starts pretty much every game for St. Louis. The Blues TG is also at best a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace, playing his 26th straight start and the 299th game of his career, made 25 saves as St. Louis started a franchise record nine-game road trip going 0-2 after losing in Vancouver on Saturday, 4-2.
Analysis: Legace said recently he wants to play all of the Blues remaining 14 regular-season games. Legace is worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a secondary option.
News:Manny Legace allowed goals in each period and stopped 28 shots in taking a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Legace is the mainstay in net for St. Louis, but does not have the most spectacular statistical numbers because the Blues are not the most potent team on the offense. Legace is worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a middle of the road option.
News:Manny Legace stopped 30 shots to snap a four-game losing streak and St. Louis Blues snapped a six-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Legace is the mainstay in net for St. Louis, but does not have the most spectacular statistical numbers because the Blues are not the most potent team on the offense. Legace is worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a middle of the road option.
News:Manny Legace made 32 saves for the punchless Blues in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Sharks. St. Louis has scored only four goals during an 0-5-1 slump that has them on the verge of dropping out of playoff contention. St. Louis, which entered tied for 12th in the Western Conference with 66 points, has been shut out twice during the slump and eight times overall.
Analysis: Legace is the mainstay in net for St. Louis, but does not have the most spectacular statistical numbers because the Blues are not the most potent team on the offense. Legace is worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a middle of the road option.
News: Blues goalie Manny Legace stopped 26 shots and the Phoenix Coyotes beat St. Louis for the fourth time this season and second in less than a week, 2-1 Thursday night. The Blues dropped their fifth straight. Legace's record, which includes four shutouts, drops to 23-19-7 for the season.
Analysis: Legace is the mainstay in net for St. Louis, but does not have the most spectacular statistical numbers because the Blues are not the most potent team on the offense. Legace is worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a middle of the road option.
News:Manny Legace was pretty sharp in the first two periods when he stopped all 14 shots, but everything came apart in the third when he was beaten on the first three shots in a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Legace's record, which includes foru shutouts, drops to 23-18-7 for the season.
Analysis: Legace is the mainstay in net for St. Louis, but does not have the most spectacular statistical numbers because the Blues are not the most potent team on the offense. Legace is worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a middle of the road option.
News:Manny Legace made 18 saves for the Blues during a 2-0 loss Sunday against the Coyotes. Legace has lost six straight against Phoenix. St. Louis finished 0-2-1 on its three-game road trip with two goals scored. "We're lucky to get one point doing that," Legace said. "It's as simple as that. You're not going to win hockey games if you're not scoring goals."
Analysis: Legace started all three of the road games for St. Louis. He allowed two goals in his last two outings, but got little to no offensive help. Legace continues to play well in net, but is not always a winner because St. Louis is not an offensive juggernaut. Still, Legace is worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a middle of the road option.
News: After yielding four goals on 19 shots and being pulled from Thursday's 5-1 loss at Los Angeles in the second period, Legace responded with a 27-save effort and the Blues came up short against the Ducks 2-1 in overtime. Friday's loss was his first in his last 13 starts against the Ducks.
Analysis: Legace has now played 19 consecutive games for St. Louis. Legace has five wins in the last seven appearances and is playing some of his best hockey right now and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: A four goal barrage in the second period chased former Kings goalie Manny Legace out of the Blues 5-1 loss in Los Angeles on Thursday. Legace was making his 18th consecutive start after consecutive 5-1 wins over Columbus and Chicago. He was replaced with Chris Beckford-Tseu after 19 shots by the Kings.
Analysis: Legace, who began his NHL career with the Kings in 1998-99, won a Stanley Cup with Detroit as their backup goalie in 2002. Legace has four wins in the last six appearances and has conceded more than two goals for the first time in eight games. Legace is playing some of his best hockey right now and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace had a relatively easy night in net in his 17th straight appearance for the Blues, during a 5-1 win Tuesday against the Blackhawks. The past two games Legace has faced 19 shots, but in the two games prior to that he stopped 81 of 84 shots. "We had to play like we did the other night, and we did," Legace said. "The guys came out and played phenomenal again."
Analysis: Legace has won two straight and has allowed two goals in the process. He has won four of his last five appearances and hasn't allowed more than two goals in seven straight outings. He is playing some of his best hockey right now and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: The St. Louis Blues kept the puck at the other end of the rink, giving goalie Manny Legace what almost seemed like a day off. Brad Boyes' 31st goal snapped a five-game point drought and was one of a season-best three power-play goals in a 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday. Legace, who faced 44 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss at Nashville Saturday, had to make only 17 saves on short rest. "We wanted to obviously make Manny's job a little bit easier," coach Andy Murray said. "I reminded them quite strongly before the game, challenged a few guys, and indicated last night our goaltender played his butt off for us and we didn't help him very much."
Analysis: The 35-year-old Legace has played in 47 of the Blues' 58 games, four times playing on consecutive days since Jan. 23. The Blues have had difficulty finding a capable backup. "I'm getting used to them," Legace said. "It's a little tough, especially when you play two good teams competing for playoff spots." Legace, who also had his first assist of the season Sunday, has now won three of his last five outings. He has allowed two or fewer goals in his last six games. He is playing some of his best hockey right now and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace was beaten by Shea Weber 40 seconds into overtime and the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Saturday night. Marek Zidlicky passed the puck to Weber high in the slot and Weber blasted the one-timer high past the glove side for the power-play goal. The Blues did not have a shot on goal in the third period.
Analysis: Legace has played in 12 straight games and because he gets most of the starts in St. Louis he is a a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace stopped 39 shots to help the Blues to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. Legace improved to 13-2-0 lifetime against the Avalanche with a 1.88 goals-against average.
Analysis: Legace has played in 11 straight games and because he gets most of the starts in St. Louis he is a a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace shook off an apparent injury that doubled him over early in warmups and made 25 saves for the Blues in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings. The Blues have won five straight against the Kings. St. Louis has won only two games in regulation since Jan. 10. The Blues totaled three goals the previous two games and lost 2-1 in a shootout to the Wild on Sunday.
Analysis: Legace has played in 10 straight games. He was to have received a day off on Saturday, a 6-2 loss at Dallas, but relieved struggling backup Hannu Toivenen in the second period. Legace was actually better Sunday than in his previous two starts when he allowed a total of 10 goals. Legace still remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Brent Burns produced his second game-winning goal in two days, scoring in the sixth round of a shootout past Manny Legace in the Minnesota Wild's 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night. Burns, who has 10 goals and 30 points on the season, put on the brakes in front of the net while Legace committed, and then ripped in a forehand. Legace made 24 saves as he is now winless in his last three decisions.
Analysis: Legace has played in nine consecutive games. He was to have received a day off on Saturday, a 6-2 loss at Dallas, but relieved struggling backup Hannu Toivenen in the second period. Legace was actually better Sunday than in his previous two starts when he allowed a total of 10 goals. Legace still remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace thought he would get the night off when Blues backup goaltender Hannu Toivonen started Saturday night against the Dallas Stars. Toivonen, who had not played in the previous seven games, had a shaky outing, giving up four goals on 15 shots before he was replaced in the second period. Legace gave up two goals on eight shots.
Analysis: Legace had a poor January and it looks like he can't turn it around in February, at least not yet. He is good as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace allowed five goals for the second game in a row on Tuesday when the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4. Legace also was touched for five goals by Colorado on Saturday. Legace has just two wins in the last 10 games and is 19-15-4 this season.
Analysis: Legace has had a poor January and it looks like he can't turn it around in February, at least not yet. He is good as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace gave up five goals on 23 shots and the Colorado Avalanche added an empty net goal for a 6-4 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. Legace has just two wins in the last nine games and is 19-14-4 this season.
Analysis: Legace began the day 12-1-0 with a 1.85 goals-against-average and three shutouts in his career against Colorado. But he has struggled some for the most part of January and is good as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Andy McDonald and Brad Boyes scored in the first two rounds of a shootout and Manny Legace stopped Anaheim's first two chances, giving the St. Louis Blues a 1-0 victory over the Ducks on Friday night. Legace, the Blues' lone representative in the All-Star game, made 30 saves through overtime and then handled Ryan Getzlaf and Todd Bertuzzi in the shootout for his fourth shutout of the season. The Ducks had the majority of chances in the game, including a second-period power play when Legace had to make six saves.
Analysis: Legace now has two wins in a row after going without one for six straight games. Legace is up to 19 wins this season. Even though he has struggled some, Legace is still worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Toronto native Manny Legace, with family and friends in the crowd, played well for the St. Louis Blues despite spending 11 hours in the Atlanta airport Monday trying to leave the All-Star festivities. Legace also did not take part in Tuesday morning's pregame skate because his equipment had not yet showed up. But he started anyway and stopped 23 shots for a 3-2 win at Toronto, his first win since Jan. 20. "I was still doubting myself when I came to the rink tonight, I wasn't sure how I would react to all that," Legace said. "But we got lucky tonight."
Analysis: Legace was winless in six straight starts since the Jan. 10 win. He now has 18 wins this season. Even though he has struggled, Legace is still worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: A late goal by Bruins C Marc Savard that slipped by Blues G Manny Legace gave the Eastern Conference an 8-7 win during the 56th All-Star game Sunday. Red Wings G Chris Osgood started in net for the Western Confercence, but was bombarded for five goals on 16 shots. Sharks G Evgeni Nabokov was a much better option in the second period as he stopped all eight shots he faced. Legace finished out the game by making six saves and allowing three goals, including the game winner.
Analysis: Legace hasn't had much of a reason to celebrate as of late. He last won Jan. 10 and is winless in his last six appearances. It is seven if you want to count the All-Star game. He has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four regular season outings. He might not want to admit it, but a right arm injury suffered Jan. 16 against the Blackhawks could be the culprit. Despite some recent struggles, Legace is still worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace stopped 22 shots in his third game in five days, including the past two as the Blues lost 4-1 at San Jose. Legace played on consecutive days for just the second time this season. "They took over in the second and third periods," Legace said. "It looked like we got a little tired. We played a tough game last night in Vancouver. When you show a weakness they're going to bury you."
Analysis: Legace has lost four straight and doesn't have a win in six appearances, but still remains a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blue TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace allowed two goals on 30 shots in regulation and overtime, but could not stop Daniel Sedin in the shootout as Vancouver completed its first third-period comeback of the season in a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. Legace made 28 saves through the end of overtime for the Blues, whose only other point in the last six games also came in a shootout loss to Vancouver 10 days earlier.
Analysis: Legace has lost three straight and doesn't have a win in five appearances, but still remains a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blue TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 21 saves during a 6-3 loss Monday against the Predators. He allowed five goals and Nashville capped the scoring with an empty-net goal with 13 seconds left. Legace has now lost his last two starts while allowing nine goals.
Analysis: Legace hurt his arm Wednesday against the Blackhawks, but was back in net Saturday against Nashville. He said the injury doesn't have anything to do with his play, and we won't know until he faces another team outside of the Predators. Perhaps he is right and Nashville just knows how to beat him for goals. Legace doesn't have a win in four appearances, but still remains a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blue TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace played on Saturday agains the Predators despite injuring his right forearm in the first period of a loss Wednesday at Chicago. Legace was chased after the he allowed four goals on 15 shots. He was replaced in goal by Hannu Toivonen.
Analysis: Legace got hit pretty hard Wednesday night, but he showed why he has always been known for his toughness. Legace should be a safe start for Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 21-27) barring any setbacks.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Blues G Manny Legace practiced Thursday, taking shots from coaches and going through his positional drills, after leaving Wednesday’s 6-1 loss to Chicago with an arm injury.
Analysis: Legace got hit pretty hard Wednesday night, but he's a guy who has always been known for his toughness and it appears he should be able to play Saturday against the Nashville Predators. Even if he misses that game, he will be a safe start for Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 21-27) barring any setbacks.
News: St. Louis goalie Manny Legace left in the first period of the Blues' game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday with an injured right arm. Legace, who was named to the Western Conference All-Star team last week, was injured with 4:38 left in the first. Chicago's Patrick Sharp drove to the net, but was muscled down by defenseman Barret Jackman. Sharp then barreled over Legace's right pad and flew headfirst into the net.
Analysis: Legace was tended on the ice by Blues trainer Ray Barile and continued to play the rest of the first period. He stopped all seven shots he faced in the first, including several tough chances, but was replaced by Marek Schwarz to start the second. Legace was solid in net for the Blues and hasn't had many off nights this season. The Blues aren't a great offensive team, so that leaves Legace as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 22 shots in regulation and overtime, but allowed the only goal in the shootout during a 4-3 loss Sunday against the Canucks. The overtime decision snapped a three-game winning streak for Legace. It was also the first time in seven appearances he allowed more than two goals.
Analysis: Legace continues to be strong in net for the Blues and hasn't had many off nights this season. The Blues aren't a great offensive team, so that leaves Legace as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Manny Legace allowed two goals on 27 shots en route to a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday. Legace has three straight wins and four in five games.
Analysis: Legace has allowed just three goals in thid three-game winning streak The Blues aren't an explosive offensive team, but Legace has won 17 games and remains a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie at this time. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: The Blue Jacket's only goal against the Blues and Manny Legace during a 6-1 loss Tuesday came when Rick Nash took a Joakim Lindstrom pass from the right side and beat Legace at 4:34 of the third period. It was the first goal Legace had allowed in 187:39, a team record. Legace (16-10-2) made 17 saves facing 18 shots while winning for the third time in four appearances.
Analysis: Legace has allowed just two goals in his last five appearances and is playing some of the best hockey this season by a goaltender. The Blues aren't an explosive offensive team, but Legace has won 16 games and remains a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie at this time. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Lee Stempniak scored his 50th NHL goal in the first period and Manny Legace made 27 saves to make it stand up in the St. Louis Blues' 1-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Legace's 21st shutout, third this season, helped the Blues snap their four-game losing streak at home (0-2-2). Legace has eight shutouts with St. Louis after posting 13 with Detroit. It was also his first game back since leaving Wednesday's game with a head injury.
Analysis: Legace took a puck off the head during warmups Wednesday and only lasted a period against the Oilers. It appears as though it was just a minor nusiance as Legace was on top of his game Saturday. Legace now has a shutout in his last two full starts and has allowed just one goal in his last four appearances. He is one of the hottest goalies in the NHL right now and is worth using in most Fantasy leagues as long as he is winning. The Blues TG is also a decent Fantasy option at the moment.
News: Blues G Manny Legace was removed from Wednesday's game against the Oilers following the first period because of an undisclosed head injury. Legace was hit on the head with a puck during pregame warm-ups. He survived the three shots he faced in the first period before giving way to Hannu Toivonen, who eventually lost the game 3-2 in overtime. He made 18 saves in relief of Legace.
Analysis: Legace just came off an impressive shutout Monday against the Red Wings and has allowed just one goal in his last three appearances. Hopefull the clunk to the head doesn't keep him out for long. He already missed time earlier this season because of a knee injury. Legace continues to do well for the Blues, but remains just a No. 2 Fantasy option at this time, as is the Blues TG.
News:Manny Legace made 31 saves for his 20th career shutout to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 2-0 win over the NHL-leading Detroit Red Wings on Monday. It was the first time Detroit, winners of 14 of its last 16 games, was held scoreless this season. Legace, who played with the Red Wings from 1999-2000 until 2005-06, stopped Jiri Hudler on a breakaway with 8:05 left to preserve his shutout.
Analysis: The shutout snaps a two-game losing streak for Legace, who has allowed just one goal in his last two starts. Legace continues to do well for the Blues, but remains just a No. 2 Fantasy option at this time, as is the Blues TG.
News: Blues goalie Manny Legace stopped 17 shots in a 1-0 loss Friday vs. San Jose. He has lost back-to-back games for just the second time in December.
Analysis: Legace was able to bounce back from a game in which he allowed four goals vs. the Red Wings his last time out. He's allowed just one goal in three out of seven December contests and is worth using as a No. 2 goalie in any Fantasy league.
News: Blues G Manny Legace got pulled after just 28 minutes of St. Louis' 5-0 loss to the Red Wings on Wednesday night. He let in four goals on just 16 shots. He was replaced by Hannu Toivonen.
Analysis: Legace didn't exactly show his old teammates what they've been missing on Wednesday night as he got totally outplayed by Chris Osgood. After looking solid in mid to late November, Legace has now only won two of his last seven games. The Blues play Detroit, Carolina and Edmonton in Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6), so we would advise benching him with those tough match-ups.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 24 saves during a 4-1 win Saturday against the Bruins. He has now won his last two starts while making 58 saves and allowing three goals.
Analysis: Legace is back in top form after losing his first two games coming off injured reserve because of a knee injury. Legace is having a fine season and has emerged as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. It appears safe to activate him in Fantasy leagues. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Thanks to 34 saves by goalie Manny Legace, the St. Louis Blues stopped a four-game skid, rallying to beat Detroit 3-2 on Thursday. "That's the best team in the league," said Legace, a former Red Wing. "They're the most talented and their work ethic is second to none. That's where you got to set your standards. I thought we had a full solid 60 minutes all the way through."
Analysis: Legace is having a fine season and has emerged as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. It appears safe to activate him in Fantasy leagues. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 16 shots during a 5-3 loss to the Flames on Sunday. It was his second straight loss and the first time he allowed more than three goals all season. He allowed four goals while the Flames tacked on an empty-net goal with 19 seconds left.
Analysis: Legace has made two appearances since returning from a knee injury. He ran into a very hot team Sunday and paid the price. He is still having a fine season and has emerged as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. It appears safe to activate him in Fantasy leagues. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blues G Manny Legace returned from injured reserve because of a knee injury and was in during a 1-0 loss to the Panthers Thursday. He made 24 saves in his first action since Nov. 30 against the Wild. He has still not allowed more than three goals in any of his 20 appearances.
Analysis: Legace picked up where he left off before getting injured. He played well enough to win Thursday, but got no offensive support. He recently told the team he will need surgery on his right knee after the season, but will play through the pain. Legace has emerged as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and it appears safe to activate him in Fantasy leagues. The Blues TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace surprised the franchise's front office Tuesday, saying he'll probably need additional surgery on his right knee after the season. Coach Andy Murray said Legace's remarks after the morning skate prior to the Blues' 5-4 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers were the first he's heard on the topic. Legace is on injured reserve after hurting the knee again and has missed four games, but anticipates being activated on Wednesday. Murray said team doctors have discussed another operation as an option, but not as a certainty. "To be honest with you guys, I have to say I heard that for the first time tonight," Murray said. "I have no idea what Manny was talking about. It's possible he could require some minor surgery, but I don't know where Manny was coming from."
Analysis: The 34-year-old Legace missed the final 25 games last season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage and had another operation on the knee in the summer of 2006. He's 11-6-1 with a 2.22 goals-against average. Legace is wearing a knee brace to reduce wear and tear and believes he can make it through the season. "You bang it, you ice it, it goes down the next day and you're perfectly fine," Legace said. "It's just getting the swelling out. This is the worst it's going to be." He anticipates an operation to remove additional cartilage damage and a series of injections to cushion the knee also might be likely. "The cartilage probably wore away to the bone," Legace said. "If it wasn't for these braces, I don't think I could play." He has emerged as a viable low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie when healthy, but he's an injury-risk starter for now.
News: The Blues placed G Manny Legace on injured reserve after tweaking his right knee in warmups on Tuesday in Calgary, according to NHL.com. St. Louis recalled goaltender Marek Schwarz from Peoria (AHL) to take his roster spot. Hannu Toivonen assumes the role of starting goaltender while Legace is out of action.
Analysis: It's an unfortunate time for Legace to go do with an injury since he was off to such a good start. He is 11-6-1 with a 2.22 GAA. He has not allowed more than three goals in any of his 19 appearances. He has emerged as a viable low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie when healthy. Keep him out of active Fantasy lineups until further notice.
News: Calgary's Dustin Boyd banked a shot off Hannu Toivonen, whose 34 saves weren't enough to prevent Calgary from beating the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Tuesday. It was a bad break for Toivonen who was otherwise spectacular in the middle period as Calgary outshot St. Louis 20-2. "It sucks, it really does, but it's gone now, there's nothing you can about it, you have to learn from it and see what I can do better next time," Toivonen said.
Analysis: When healthy, Legace is a decent high-end No. 2 Fantasy option. The same goes for the Blues TG. He has still yet to allow more than three goals in a game. Check his status throughout the week.
News:Marian Gaborik did it again. Gaborik's wrist shot past Manny Legace with 2:39 to play in overtime gave the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Gaborik corralled the puck about 5 feet inside the Minnesota zone, wheeled, and saw nothing but open ice in front before he turned on the jets. One of the fastest skaters in the NHL, Gaborik skated in on Legace and beat him on the stick side. Legace had 23 for St. Louis.
Analysis: Legace had won his previous two starts and five of his last six coming into Friday. He played well enough to win, but was just beaten by one of the top players in the NHL. It doesn't take away from his outstanding start. Legace and the Blues continue to overachieve to this point. That has turned Legace into a decent low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy option. The same goes for the Blues TG. Legace has still yet to allow more than three goals in a game.
News:Manny Legace made 20 saves in the streaking St. Louis Blues' 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. Legace trailed 2-1 heading into the third period, but the Blues posted three third-period goals. Legace has now won five of his last six appearances.
Analysis: Legace and the Blues continue to overachieve to this point. That has turned Legace into a decent low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy option. The same goes for the Blues TG. Legace has still yet to allow more than three goals in a game.
News:Manny Legace spent less time rehashing his stellar performance than he did marveling at the complete play of his teammates. Legace stopped 24 shots and Jamal Mayers scored two goals to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. "From the drop of the puck, we were ready to play tonight," said Legace, who had St. Louis' previous shutout, a win over Nashville on Feb. 17.
Analysis: Despite outshooting the Blues 24-18, the Flames made only one serious challenge to Legace's shutout. About midway through the third, Jarome Iginla took a shot that Legace stopped between his legs. The referees reviewed the play to make certain Legace didn't pull the puck over the goal line as he moved back to the net. Legace has now won four of his last five starts. He will likely linger around .500 for most of the year. Consider him and the Blues TG as No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News:Manny Legace stopped 35 shots in a 3-1 loss at Detroit Wednesday.
Analysis: Legace played with the Red Wings for six seasons from 1999-2000 until 2005-06. He will likely linger around .500 for most of the year. Consider him and the Blues TG as No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Blues goalie Manny Legace made 24 saves and allowed just one goal in a win against Nashville Monday.
Analysis: Legace improved to 9-5-0 on the season, and he has now won three straight games. However, he will likely linger around .500 for most of the year. Consider him and the Blues TG as No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 28 saves during Friday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets. Legace had allowed just one goal in the game before Rick Nash scored a goal with six seconds left in the game with an extra skater on the ice. Legace has now won his last two starts after losing his previous two.
Analysis: Legace improved to 8-5-0 on the season, but will likely linger around .500 for most of the season. Consider him and the Blues TG as No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Against Detroit Tuesday, Manny Legace stopped 26 shots to earn the victory against his former team.
Analysis: Legace's win lifted his record to 7-5 this season. He still hasn't allowed more than three goals in 13 games this season. Legace is worth starting as a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie while he is still over .500. The same goes for the Blues TG.
News: Blues goalie Manny Legace made 27 saves, including numerous tough chances, to keep the game close but could not pull out the victory Friday against the Blackhawks. St. Louis lost 4-2. Legace has now lost three of his last four starts.
Analysis: Legace (6-5-0) has still not allowed more three goals in 13 appearances this season, but the wins seem to be disappearing. Legace is worth starting as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie while he is still over .500. The same goes for the Blues TG.
News: Patrick Sharp scored a pair of short-handed goals in the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Saturday night. Sharp's winning goal came after Blues goalie Manny Legace tried to play a puck to defenseman Barret Jackman. The puck skipped over Jackman to Rene Bourque, whose shot was blocked into the slot, and Sharp's high wrister to the glove side beat Legace with 2:21 left. Legace stopped 18 of 21 shots for St. Louis and has lost two of his last three starts.
Analysis: Legace (6-4-0) has still not allowed more three goals in 12 appearances this season. Legace is worth starting as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie while he is still over .500. The same goes for the Blues TG.
News: Manny Legace stopped 23 shots for his sixth win in eight starts during Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Wild. The Wild had a number of excellent scoring chances late, but were stonewalled by Legace, whose goals-against-average increased from 1.87 to 1.89. His best save was a pad stop on a slap shot by Pavol Demitra from the right circle.
Analysis: Legace has still not allowed more three goals in 11 appearances this season. Legace is worth starting as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie while he is on a roll. The same goes for the Blues TG.
News: Manny Legace allowed two goals and he made 25 saves in a loss to Phoenix on Tuesday. "It was a bad goal," Legace said. "He got lucky. It cost us the game. This was probably the toughest loss so far."
Analysis: Legace won five of his first seven starts this season but has struggled against the Coyotes. He lost his fourth straight. Legace remains useful only as a low-end No. 2 in cumulative Fantasy leagues or solid No. 2 in formats which average points per game in a scoring period.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 23 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win against the Capitals. It was his fifth win of the season, which all have come in his last six appearances. Legace has not allowed more than three goals in any of his eight appearances.
Analysis: Legace has been playing well for the Blues and his Fantasy owners. Legace remains useful only as a low-end No. 2 in cumulative Fantasy leagues or solid No. 2 in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. The same goes for the Blues TG.
News: Manny Legace had 14 saves in Tuesday's game against the Ducks as he improved to 9-1-1 against Anaheim. He hasn't lost to the Ducks since Nov. 16, 1998.
Analysis: Legace has been playing well for the Blues and his Fantasy owners. He has won four of the past five games and has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his starts this season. The Blues are back in action on Thursday at Columbus.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 31 shots Saturday against the Wild, but it was not enough during a 3-1 loss. It ended a three-game winning streak for Legace (3-2-0), who has not allowed more than three goals in any of his six appearances.
Analysis: Legace has been great to open the 2007-08 season, but who knows how long he can keep putting together solid performances. Legace remains useful only as a low-end No. 2 in cumulative Fantasy leagues or solid No. 2 in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. The same goes for the Blues TG.
News: Manny Legace allowed just one goal on 29 shots in Wednesday's game at Chicago, as he picked up the victory.
Analysis: Despite the win, Legace remains useful only as a low-end No. 2 in cumulative Fantasy leagues or solid No. 2 in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. The Blues will be back in action on Saturday against Minnesota.
News: Dan Hinote scored two goals in the third period, and goalie Manny Legace continued his mastery over Colorado as the St. Louis Blues beat the Avalanche 4-1 on Friday. Legace made 24 saves in improving his career mark against the Avalanche to 12-1. He has now won his last two starts and has allowed a total of four goals in his last three appearances.
Analysis: Legace has been bothered recently with soreness in his surgically repaired right knee, but has been solid in net for the most part this season. He is worth using as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy goalie in most formats. The same goes for the Blues TG.
News: Manny Legace had a strong game in goal for the Blues Wednesday, who were 1-11-4 the past two seasons against the Predators.
Analysis: Legace left Saturday's game in Los Angles in the second period with soreness in his surgically repaired right knee. He went the distance this time, stopping 19 shots in the win. He's a decent starter in most Fantasy leagues, especially after the offensive display his teammates put on.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Manny Legace (knee) was able to return to practice on Monday, only two days after tweaking his right knee in the second period of Saturday's road game at Los Angeles.
Analysis: Legace appears to be ready to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against Nashville in the team's home opener. If you reserved him in leagues which allow daily transactions, it appears safe to activate him.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Manny Legace left Saturday's game at Los Angeles after tweaking his right knee. It is the same knee which he had an arthroscopy on last February.
Analysis: The team said that Legace was removed as precaution. He'll be get three full days to recover, but his status for Wednesday's game against Nashville is questionable. Reserve him in all leagues for Fantasy Week 2 (Oct. 8-14) to be on the safe side.
News: Manny Legace allowed three goals on 34 shots in Thursday's regular season opener at Phoenix, as he took the loss.
Analysis: Legace remains a decent No. 3 Fantasy option in cumulative leagues and a low-end No. 2 in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. The Blues continue their road trip on Saturday at Los Angeles, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see newcomer Hannu Toivonen in net.
News: Manny Legace (knee), who was sidelined down the stretch due to a knee injury, was in the lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Thrashers. He was mediocre, stopping nine of the 11 shots he faced before departing midway through the second period. Youngster Juuso Riksman made six saves on seven shots after replacing him.
Analysis: Legace is trying to hold onto his starting job over newcomer Hannu Toivonen. For now, consider Legace the starter, but monitor the battle during training camp. We like Toivonen to see more starts before the season is over. Consider Legace and Toivonen both low-end No. 2 or solid No. 3 Fantasy starter at this point. Riksman should not be considered at this time.
News: Manny Legace ended up with a 23-15-5 record, 2.59 GAA and .907 save percentage in 45 games in 2006-07 before finishing the season on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Legace has the skills to be a No. 1 backstop in the NHL, but injuries or better surrounding players have held him back. He'll go into the 2007-08 season only worth considering in the late rounds on Draft Day 2007. He is expected to be ready for training camp.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Manny Legace (knee) will not be back this season, as he continues to rehab his left knee after arthroscopic surgery on Feb. 27. "It's more about getting prepared for next year now," Legace said.
Analysis: With Legace staying on the shelf, the Blues will depend on Curtis Sanford and Jason Bacashihua for Fantasy Week 27 (April 2-8).
News: Manny Legace (knee surgery) has suffered a setback in his recovery after arthroscopic knee surgery. "There were days last week, I felt unbelieveable," Legace told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "I’m (thinking), ‘OK, maybe next week we’ll get into full practices and be playing the week after.’ And then the last skate in Vancouver, I came off the ice and it was just throbbing. I woke up the next morning and it swelled right up. Maybe I went too hard, I don’t know."
Analysis: With Legace continuing to sit, Curtis Sanford and Jason Bacashihua will continue to hold down the fort for the Blues. Keep Legace reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Manny Legace had arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday and he is expected to be sidelined at least a few weeks. Team president John Davidson added that he did not believe the surgery to remove torn cartilage would end his season. "All reports were the surgery went well and it doesn't sound like it was an ordeal whatsoever," Davidson said.
Analysis: Curtis Sanford, who won on Tuesday against Vancouver, and Jason Bacashihua will hold down the fort until Legace is able to return. If you are hanging onto him and need the roster spot at this important part of the season, drop him and try Sanford.
News: Manny Legace (groin) was unable to suit up again on Tuesday against Vancouver. Jason Bacashihua and Curtis Sanford handled the goaltending chores against the Canucks.
Analysis: Legace is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Manny Legace tweaked his groin in practice on Saturday and he did not travel to Chicago for Sunday's game against the Blackhawks. Jason Bacashihua was recalled from Peoria of the AHL to serve as the backup to Curtis Sanford, but he got action. Sanford was pounded for four goals on 11 shots through two periods and Bacashihua ended up stopping all five shots he faced in the third.
Analysis: Legace should be reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 22 (Feb. 26-March 4) and kept out of the active lineup until he can officially get back on the ice and prove his health. We'll have more on his injury when he is re-evaluated on Monday.
News: The St. Louis Blues agreed to contract extensions with two key players Saturday, signing defenseman Eric Brewer to a four-year deal and goalie Manny Legace for two more years. "This is a big day for the Blues organization as we move forward," team president John Davidson said in a statement on the team's Web site. "Both players have had an excellent season and we felt it was important to keep them in the fold as we continue to build."
Analysis: Legace, who joined the Blues this season after six years with the Detroit Red Wings, has a 23-15-5 record, a .907 save percentage and 2.59 goals against average this season. He is tied for fourth in the league with five shutouts. He is a solid high-end Fantasy goalie in most formats.
News: Manny Legace allowed four goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets to pick up a win in a shootout.
Analysis: It marked the second time this season St. Louis has won four consecutive games -- both under coach Andy Murray -- and gave the Blues 19 victories since he took over Dec. 12 when they were 7-17-4.
News: Legace allowed three goals on 36 shots in Sunday's game against Minnesota to pick up the victory.
Analysis: Legace has won three straight starts and managed to go 5-1-1 over his past seven games. He has re-emerged as a solid No. 2 Fantasy option in all formats while he is hot.
News: Bill Guerin scored late in the second period, Manny Legace stopped 19 shots and the St. Louis Blues ended a 14-game losing streak against the Nashville Predators with a 1-0 victory on Friday night.
Analysis: Legace won his 21st game of the season Friday. Legace is 4-1 in his past six games (came in relief on Feb. 13), with only eight total goals allowed. He has two shutouts during that stretch as well. Keep him active despite some inconsistent play over the past month or so.
News: Manny Legace didn't know where the puck went, and the officials didn't see enough on tape to determine that it was a goal. St. Louis rookie David Backes had his first two-goal game in the NHL, leading the Blues past the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Wednesday night. But what could have been a go-ahead goal for Columbus was disallowed after a video review. "You guys should know better than I would. Didn't you see the replay?" Legace asked reporters. "I had no idea where the puck was. It went to (Anson) Carter and he threw it at the net. It hit the side of the net. I felt it go under my right leg. I didn't know where it was."
Analysis: Legace is 3-1 in his past five games, with only eight total goals allowed. Keep him active despite some inconsistent play over the past month or so.
News: Manny Legace was pulled for Curtis Sanford in Tuesday's game against San Jose after allowing Joe Thornton's power-play goal at 4:40 of the second period that made it 4-1. Legace went back in at the start of the third and stopped all five shots he faced. "I was awful," Legace said. "That's what happens when you bring your 'Z' game against one of the top teams in the league."
Analysis: Legace will look to bounce back in Wednesday's game at Columbus, although it would not be shocking to see coach Andy Murray give the nod to Sanford instead.
News: Blues G Manny Legace (neck) dressed as the team's backup goalie Saturday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Legace is still probably listed as day to day, but could be back in net next time the Blues take the ice. He is a solid Fantasy goalie on most occassions.
News: Manny Legace and Curtis Sanford combined to stop 23 shots for St. Louis and shut out Detroit for the first time in 176 games in the Blues' 1-0 victory Thursday night. "We needed them to come up big and they did," coach Andy Murray said. "I was a spectator. I enjoyed the ride like everybody else in the building."
Analysis: Sanford stopped 13 shots after taking over for Legace midway through the second period. Legace reported feeling some neck pain and blurred vision after colliding with Tomas Holmstrom. Sanford will likely get the start on Saturday at Philadelphia. Consider Legace day to day.
News: Manny Legace allowed just two goals on 16 shots in Tuesday’s game against the Maple Leafs, but he was outplayed by Andrew Raycroft.
Analysis: Despite the setback, Legace and the Blues have played much better recently and he remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: Manny Legace made 22 saves to help the St. Louis Blues snap a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.
Analysis: Legace has turned into a pretty solid Fantasy option in recent weeks. Continue to use him as a high-end Fantasy goalie while he is on a roll.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 24 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Red Wings Friday.
Analysis: Legace has now lost consecutive starts after not losing in his previous seven games. Despite the losses, he remains a solid play in most Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Manny Legace allowed four goals on 29 shots in Tuesday's game against the Wild to take the loss.
Analysis: Legace was 3-0 with a 1.71 goals-against average last season against the Wild, while with the Red Wings. He had been 11-2-1 with a 1.96 goals-against average before Tuesday. Despite the loss, he remains a solid play in most Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 28 saves in a 2-1 win over the Red Wings Friday.
Analysis: Since mid-December, Legace has been a beast in net. He has gone 12-2-2 since Dec. 19 and has re-emerged as a must-start Fantasy goalie. If you are looking for some help in net, look to add Legace to your Fantasy lineup. He is currently owned in just 62 percent of leagues.
News: Manny Legace has gone 6-2-1 over the past nine games with two shutouts, an impressive 2.31 GAA and a .921 save percentage over he past nine games.
Analysis: Legace has re-emerged as a must-start in most Fantasy leagues, as the Blues are playing some pretty decent hockey overall.
News: Manny Legace wasn't thinking shutout. That didn't stop him from blanking one of the NHL's best teams. Legace saved 31 shots as the St. Louis Blues defeated the San Jose Sharks 1-0 on Saturday night. It was Legace's third shutout of the season and 16th of his career. "I feel way better when we get a win then when I get a shutout," Legace said. "I'd rather win a 10-9 game then a game like tonight's."
Analysis: Legace has had the hot hand as of late, winning five of his last six starts. Legace has re-emerged as a useful No. 2 or 3 Fantasy goaltender in most formats with his stellar play lately.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 34 saves against the Kings on Thursday. Legace broke in with the Kings in 1998-99.
Analysis: Legace has had the hot hand as of late, winning four of his last five starts. Legace has re-emerged as a useful No. 2 or 3 Fantasy goaltender in most formats with his stellar play lately.
News: Manny Legace allowed four goals on 43 shots in Monday's game at Phoenix in an overtime loss.
Analysis: Legace has re-emerged as a useful No. 2 or 3 Fantasy goaltender in most formats with his stellar play lately.
News: Blues G Manny Legace stopped 25 shots on his way to a third straight win on Saturday against the Kings.
Analysis: Legace is 8-2-1 over his past 11 games and he has rebounded nicely to re-emerge as a solid No. 2 Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Legace stopped Fredrik Modin in a shootout and the Blues rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Tuesday night. Modin tried to score on a backhand, but Legace slid in front of the shot to stop it. "I was just trying to wait him out as much as possible," Legace said.
Analysis: Legace is 7-2-1 over his past 10 games and he has rebounded nicely to re-emerge as a solid No. 2 Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Blues G Manny Legace made 21 saves on Saturday but took the 3-2 loss against the Predators.
Analysis: Legace has posted a 6-2-1 record in his last nine games. Suddenly Legace is in demand again in Fantasy leagues. He is worth using as a No. 2 or 3 goaltender while he is red hot.
News: Manny Legace stopped 28 shots to earn his 15th career shutout on Thursday against the Blackhawks. His last was Dec. 30 against Colorado. "He's been good but again, I think Manny's doing what he's supposed to be doing -- stopping pucks," Murray said. "That's what he gets paid for. I don't get too high or excited about it. When Manny stops the puck, that's what we expect from him."
Analysis: Legace has posted a 6-1-1 record in his last eight games. Suddenly Legace is in demand again in Fantasy leagues. He is worth using as a No. 2 or 3 goaltender while he is red hot.
News: Manny Legace hadn't allowed a goal in 127 minutes, 12 seconds and appeared headed for his second consecutive shutout before the Blackhawks scored three times on six shots in a span of 3:23 to erase a 1-0 deficit on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Legace allowed three goals on 25 shots in the loss. Despite the setback, he has re-emerged as a decent No. 2 Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: Manny Legace beat Colorado for the eighth straight time in the St. Louis Blues' 4-2 win over the Avalanche on Friday night. Legace stopped 30 shots to improve to 10-1 in his career against Colorado.
Analysis: Legace remains just a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy goaltender in most leagues due to his erratic play.
News: Manny Legace fought off the flu to play in Thursday's game against the Kings. He allowed two goals on 25 shots to pick up the win.
Analysis: Legace remains just a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy goaltender in most leagues due to his erratic play.
News: Manny Legace (flu) returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Legace back into the lineup for Fantasy Week 13 (Dec. 25-31).
News: Blues G Manny Legace left Tuesday's game after the first period with flu-like symptoms. The Blues held a 2-0 lead when Legace exited, so the 33-year-old net-minder was credited with his sixth victory of the season and his first since Nov. 24.
Analysis: Legace looked pretty good in his limited time on Tuesday and he remains a decent No. 2 or 3 Fantasy option in most larger leagues. Keep him reserved in all formats until he is able to make his return to the ice.
News: Manny Legace allowed two goals on 33 shots in Sunday's game against Nashville, but he was just edged by Chris Mason and the Predators.
Analysis: Legace looked pretty good and he remains a decent No. 2 or 3 Fantasy option in most larger leagues.
News: Blues G Manny Legace (head) was back in net for the Blues on Saturday against the Predators.
Analysis: Give Legace a few games to get back into game action. When healthy, he is a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: The St. Louis Blues are without their top two goalies after Manny Legace was knocked unconscious in practice when he was struck by a puck in the mask. Legace was placed on injured reserve Thursday, a day after getting hurt. Calls to the Blues regarding Legace's condition were not immediately returned. He will be out a minimum of seven days.
Analysis: On Thursday, the Blues recalled goalie Marek Schwarz from the AHL team in Peoria, Ill. Keep Legace reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 11-17).
News: Manny Legace allowed three goals on 12 shots and he was pulled in Tuesday's game against the Red Wings in favor of Jason Bacashihua. The backup came on and allowed two goals on 20 shots.
Analysis: Bacashihua will likely be rewarded with the start on Thursday at Detroit. Keep Legace reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues until he can bounce back and start showing some consistency.
News: Blues starting goalie Curtis Sanford left Friday's game just 6:15 in after suffering an leg injury that led to the game's opening goal on Chicago's third shot. Sanford had to be helped from the ice. Manny Legace took over in nets, allowing two goals on 27 shots. The Blues lost 5-2.
Analysis: Legace has not been a strong Fantasy option this season, but he probably get a whole lot more time in net now that Sanford could be out for an extended period of time. He is only worth considering as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goaltender at this point.
News: Manny Legace allowed five goals on just 17 shots in Thursday's game against the Predators to take the loss.
Analysis: Legace has dropped two straight home starts after winning two on the road. He has been hard to figure out this season and is only worth considering as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goaltender at this point.
News: St. Louis goalie Manny Legace stopped all four shootout shots he faced at Columbus Wednesday. "This is huge," said Legace who finished with 29 saves and the win. "We need to get back on a roll. We battled back and I thought the guys played phenomenal (Wednesday) all-around."
Analysis: Legace doesn't win often, but you could do worse for a second goalie on your Fantasy squad.
News: Manny Legace allowed four goals on 15 shots in Thursday's game at Edmonton before being pulled early in the second period in place of Jason Bacashihua.
Analysis: Legace will look to rebound in Friday's game at Vancouver, but coach Mike Kitchen might reward Bacashihua with a start instead.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Manny Legace will be sidelined for the second straight game at Calgary on Tuesday in favor of Curtis Sanford.
Analysis: Legace should be reserved in all Fantasy leagues until Sanford starts to cool off a little bit. The Blues goaltender situation has been murky all season.
News: Manny Legace allowed four goals on 21 shots in Thursday's game against Columbus. He was pulled after two periods in favor of Curtis Sanford, who stopped all eight of the shots he faced in the third period.
Analysis: Legace might get another chance in Friday's game at Chicago, but it is likely Sanford will be rewarded with the start after his solid play.
News: Manny Legace has managed just three wins and a 3.11 GAA through the first eight games this season. Backup Curtis Sanford has been no better, as he has one win and a 3.30 GAA in five games this season.
Analysis: Legace has been worth using only as a No. 3 Fantasy goaltender this season in cumulative leagues. He is worth a look as a No. 2 option in leagues which average points per game in a scoring period.
News: Blues G Manny Legace fell one goal short in his quest to beat his old team, the Red Wings, on Saturday in a 3-2 loss. Legace had 22 shots in the loss.
Analysis: As the starting goalie in St. Louis, Legace has had a rocky start, with a 2- record entering Saturday's game, 3.55 GAA and .869 save percentage in five starts. He has never finished a season with a GAA higher than 2.75 or a save percentage lower than .906. Legace's struggles this season were expected with a lot less talent around than his days in Detroit. He remains a decent No. 3 Fantasy goaltender still, as is the Blues TG.
News: The Detroit Red Wings appear to have revived their slumping offense. To keep it up, they may need to defeat their old starting goaltender. Detroit could face Manny Legace for the first time Saturday, as it looks to win its fifth straight meeting with the Central Division rival St. Louis Blues. Legace posted a phenomenal 112-34 record with 16 ties in six seasons with the Red Wings. He achieved career highs in both wins (37) and games played (51) last season to go with a 2.19 goals-against average. Legace became a free agent in the offseason, and departed Detroit for the rival Blues.
Analysis: As the starting goalie in St. Louis, Legace has had a rocky start, with a 2-2 record, 3.55 GAA and .869 save percentage in five starts. He has never finished a season with a GAA higher than 2.75 or a save percentage lower than .906. Legace's struggles this season were expected with a lot less talent around than his days in Detroit. He remains a decent No. 3 Fantasy goaltender still, as is the Blues TG.
News: Blues G Manny Legace, who will likely start Saturday's game against the Blackhawks, has won five of his last six starts (5-0) against Chicago with a 2.66 GAA.
Analysis: Legace has struggled this season since coming over to the Blues, which is to be expected with a lot less talent around than his days in Detroit. He remains a decent No. 3 Fantasy goaltender still as is the Blues TG.
News: Manny Legace allowed four goals on 32 shots in Tuesday's game against the Coyotes to take another loss.
Analysis: Legace has struggled this season since coming over to the Blues, which is to be expected with a lot less talent around than his days in Detroit. He remains a decent No. 3 Fantasy goaltender still as is the Blues TG.
News: St. Louis Blues G Manny Legace faced only 22 shots Saturday and stopped 19 as the Blues beat the Blackhawks 4-3.
Analysis: Legace continues to battle Jason Bacashihua and Curtis Sanford for starts. We expect him to emerge as the No. 1 goaltender in St. Louis, but he has gotten off to a slow start despite the win.
News: Manny Legace allowed two goals on 18 shots in Thursday's shootout loss at Boston.
Analysis: Despite the loss, it might have been Legace's best performance to date. He continues to battle Jason Bacashihua and Curtis Sanford for starts. We expect him to emerge as the No. 1 goaltender in St. Louis, but he has gotten off to a slow start.
News: Curtis Sanford made 32 saves on 34 shots in Monday's game at Anaheim, but he took the loss against Jean-Sebastien Giguere. He will be between the pipes again for Thursday's home opener against the Bruins over Manny Legace.
Analysis: Legace and Sanford are only worth a look as a No. 3 Fantasy goaltender in all weekly leagues right now. The Blues TG unit is only worth considering as a No. 3 option at this point.
News: Manny Legace allowed five goals on 35 shots in Thursday's regular season opener at San Jose. He took the loss in overtime after the team tied the game with less than six seconds.
Analysis: Legace is only worth considering as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy goaltender at this point, as the Blues are still not a top-notch team overall.
News: According to published reports, general manager Larry Pleau said it is the competition for the starting goaltender job is "wide open" and Jason Bacashihua, Manny Legace and Curtis Sanford will all head to training camp with an equal opportunity to win the job.
Analysis: Legace is still expected to be the starter for the Blues followed by Sanford and Bacashihua. He remains a decent middle- to late-round pick on Draft Day.
News: The St. Louis Blues signed Manny Legace on Tuesday to a contract. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. "The Blues are thrilled to bring a veteran goaltender with a career winning record to our team," general manager John Davidson said. "With the addition of Manny, we feel solid with the depth we have in a goal."
Analysis: Legace will see a significant drop in Fantasy value going from the Red Wings to the Blues. However, at least the Blues will have an NHL-caliber goaltender in 2006-07 as long as he stays healthy.
News: Manny Legace will get the start in Tuesday's game against Edmonton, according to the Detroit News.
Analysis: Set your daily Fantasy lineups accordingly, as Chris Osgood will serve as the back in the game against the slumping Oilers.
News: Manny Legace allowed just one goal on 21 shots in Monday's game at St. Louis to pick up another win.
Analysis: Legace has posted a 5-0-1 record with a 2.13 GAA over his past six starts with a .922 save percentage.
News: Manny Legace picked up his 12th-career NHL shutout in Thursday's game against San Jose, stopping all 28 shots he faced.
Analysis: Legace now has six shutouts, which is second only to Calgary's Miikka Kiprusoff who has eight.
News: Manny Legace (flu) was able to play in Tuesday's game against the Predators. He allowed two goals on 36 shots in a shootout loss.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Legace back into the active Fantasy lineup in all daily leagues.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports Manny Legace has been battling flu-like symptoms and that is why he did not start on Sunday at Vancouver.
Analysis: Legace dressed as the backup to Chris Osgood. Legace is expected to be between the pipes for Tuesday's game against Nashville.
News: Manny Legace allowed five goals on 24 shots in Tuesday's game against the Coyotes to take a loss, as he lost for just the second time in 14 starts.
Analysis: Despite the poor performance, it appears safe to keep Legace in the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues.
News: Manny Legace allowed five goals on 32 shots in Tuesday's game at San Jose, as he did not benefit with five Swedish Olympians on the Detroit roster being given an extra day of rest.
Analysis: Legace will look to bounce back on Wednesday at Anaheim. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues despite the poor performance on Tuesday.
News: Manny Legace has posted 25 wins, a 1.99 GAA and a .920 save percentage to go along with five shutouts so far this season in 36 appearances.
Analysis: Legace has emerged as one of the top Fantasy goaltenders in the league despite missing time due to a knee injury.
News: Manny Legace allowed three goals on 23 shots in Sunday's game against the Avalanche to win his sixth consecutive game.
Analysis: Legace is unbeaten in his past 13 appearances, sporting a 10-0-3 record. He has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his past 22 games.
News: Manny Legace allowed three goals on 23 shots in Sunday's game against the Avalanche to win his sixth consecutive game.
Analysis: Legace is unbeaten in his past 13 appearances, sporting a 10-0-3 record. He has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his past 22 games.
News: Legace allowed two goals on 34 shots in Thursday's game against the Predators to win his second start in as many nights against the Red Wings' conference foes.
Analysis: Legace has won five straight starts and he is unbeaten in his past 12 appearances, posting a 9-0-3 record. He has allowed three or fewer goals in his past 21 games.
News: Manny Legace stopped 20 shots he faced in Wednesday's game against the Predators, as he posted his second consecutive shutout.
Analysis: Legace is unbeaten in each of his past 11 appearances, posting a 8-0-3 record during the span. He has also gone 20 straight games allowing three or fewer goals in a game.
News: Manny Legace, who turned 33 Saturday, handed Colorado its first shutout of the season, leading Detroit past the Avalanche 3-0 at the Pepsi Center. Legace (22-6-2) stopped 28 shots. His fourth shutout of the season and 10th of his career.
Analysis: Legace is now 7-0-3 over the past nine starts and has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues since returning from his injury.
News: Manny Legace allowed two goals on 31 shots in Wednesday's game against the Blues to pick up another victory.
Analysis: Legace is 6-0-3 over the past nine starts and has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues since returning from his injury.
News: Chris Osgood was ineffective after two periods at Minnesota Monday, allowing three goals, before being replaced by Manny Legace for the third period.
Analysis: Osgood allowed three goals on four shots in the second period. In his first start in six games, Osgood stopped seven of 10 shots before being replaced. Legace made five saves on six shots for the win.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Chris Osgood is expected to start in goal at Minnesota Monday. This will be his first action since shutting out Columbus on Jan. 18. "All I can do is work hard in practice and try to play really good in practice, stay as game-ready as I can," he said. "I just have to stay sharp, stay on top of my game.
Analysis: Osgood remains Manny Legace's backup, but he's a solid start as a No. 2 in most Fantasy leagues because of the team he plays for -- the Western Conference-leading Red Wings. Osgood has won six of his past eight games.
News: Manny Legace allowed one goal on just 15 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win against the Canucks.
Analysis: Legace is unbeaten in his past six starts and he has been tripped up just once in his past 10. He has emerged as a bona fide No. 1 Fantasy goaltender this season.
News: The Detroit News reports that Manny Legace was named Tuesday's starter against Nashville. The Red Wings lost Monday's makeup game 3-2. "That makes it a four-point game (Tuesday)," said goalie Manny Legace. "It's an important game."
Analysis: Legace is a stud Fantasy goalie at home, so keep him active in all lineups.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Manny Legace will start Monday's makeup game against Nashville with a 1-0 deficit. This is the continuation of the suspended game from Nov. 21 in which Jiri Fischer experienced a seizure on the bench. The NHL ruled that the game would start with a full 60 minutes of ice time because the fans deserve a full game for their money. "Kinda stinks, you know," Legace said with a chuckle. "It's going to be tough, especially against Nashville. You don't want to start in the hole against anybody, but especially them. They're pretty tough."
Analysis: It's a smart move by the NHL, but you'd be hard pressed to find an event similar to this one in all of sports. Legace starts down one goal, but his team gets 60 minutes to get the lead back -- at home. He's 11-2 with a 2.22 GAA and .910 save percentage at Joe Louis Arena.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports Chris Osgood will get the start between the pipes on Wednesday at Columbus, despite the hot play of Manny Legace recently.
Analysis: Reserve Legace in all daily leagues and consider starting Osgood, as this should be a favorable matchup for the veteran despite the recent hot play of the Columbus top scoring line.
News: Manny Legace allowed three goals on 20 shots in Thursday's game against the Flyers, but that was good enough to get the win.
Analysis: Beating the Flyers should continue to cement Legace's role as the No. 1 goaltender in Motown, much to the dismay of owners of veteran Chris Osgood.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports Manny Legace is expected to get the nod in net against the Flyers again on Thursday.
Analysis: Legace has blown right back into the No. 1 job in Detroit like many felt he would, especially after veteran Chris Osgood was yanked in his last game. If he has a solid performance against a high-flying team like the Flyers, it might be his job for the long-haul barring any additional injuries.
News: Manny Legace stopped all nine shots he faced in Thursday's game against the Stars after replacing an ineffective Chris Osgood in the third period.
Analysis: Legace, who shut out the Blues in his first start back from a knee injury, is likely get a majority of the starts from here on out following Sunday's meltdown.
News: Manny Legace (knee) returned to the lineup on Thursday against the Blues, turning away all 15 shots with his third shutout of the season.
Analysis: Legace likely bought himself another start on Friday at Nashville or Sunday against Dallas. Either way, his nice return is bad news for Fantasy owners of Chris Osgood.
News: The Detroit News reports Manny Legace will start Thursday's game against the Blues.
Analysis: Legace and the Red Wings should sock around the lowly Blues. If he gets off to a good start, coach Mike Babcock might reward him with a second straight start Friday at Nashville or Sunday against Dallas.
News: Manny Legace (knee), who was recalled from his conditioning assignment at Grand Rapids of the AHL, served as the backup to Chris Osgood.
Analysis: Osgood allowed three goals to the Wild in the loss, so Legace might get the nod in Thursday's game against the Blues.
News: Manny Legace (knee) was recalled from Grand Rapids of the AHL on Sunday after just one game of a conditioning stint.
Analysis: The Red Wings were pleased with what they saw in his start with the Griffins that he is back earlier than expected. He will split goaltending duties with Chris Osgood for now.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports Manny Legace (knee) has been sent to Grand Rapids of the AHL on Friday for a conditioning stint. He is expected to play a few games for the Griffins before he is fully healed.
Analysis: Legace is likely going to spend five to seven days maximum in western Michigan before returning to the big club, but keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return to the Red Wings.
News: The Detroit News reports Manny Legace (torn medial collateral ligament) was able to practice on Monday and he is targeting a return for Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: This is bad news for Fantasy owners of Chris Osgood, but great news for Legace's patient Fantasy owners. Wait to see if he officially returns and how he performs before considering him for Fantasy Week 14.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports there is no timetable for Manny Legace's (knee) return to the lineup. He returned to the lineup on Nov. 1 and said he was "15 percent healthy". He then aggravated his injury on Nov. 25 and has been out since.
Analysis: Legace is hopeful of facing shots some time in practice next week, but it is uncertain exactly when he will be able to return to the lineup. He will not return this time until he is 100 percent.
News: According to published reports, Legace has a first degree tear of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
Analysis: Legace, who is on injured reserve, is out indefinitely with no timetable for a return. Chris Osgood stepped up with a good effort on Tuesday night and should be the No. 1 goaltender in his absence with rookie Jimmy Howard also seeing time.
News: The Detroit News reports Manny Legace was placed on injured reserve due to a sprained left knee.
Analysis: Legace is expected to miss at least one week. Chris Osgood will be counted on as the starter with Jimmy Howard serving as the backup.
News: Manny Legace (knee) was back between the pipes for Wednesday's game against the Kings. He showed a little rust, allowing four goals on 41 shots, but he picked up the win.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Legace back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Manny Legace (knee) has missed three straight games due to injury, as Chris Osgood remains the starter in net for Detroit.
Analysis: Legace remains day to day. He might return some time this week, but is not a recommended Fantasy starter if you have healthier options.
News: Manny Legace left Tuesday's game against Chicago in the first period due to a right knee injury.
Analysis: Coach Mike Babcock and trainer Piet Van Zant did not feel the injury was serious, but he will go for an MRI on Wednesday just to make sure. Chris Osgood might be called on to start Thursday's game against the Oilers.
News: Manny Legace allowed one goal and needed to make only 13 saves in Wednesday's opening night against the Blues.
Analysis: Legace might get a second start in Thursday's second half of a home-and-home against the Blues. If not, Jimmy Howard will draw the assignment in the team's second game with Legace facing Vancouver on Monday.
News: The Detroit News reports Manny Legace will get his first-career opening night start against the Blues on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Chris Osgood is still sidelined by a groin injury. Jimmy Howard will serve as his back in the home-and-home against St. Louis.
News: Legace stopped all 18 shots in Wednesday's preseason game against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Legace looked to have a leg up in the competition for the starting goaltending job in Detroit, especially with Chris Osgood (groin) nursing an injury. The duo should split the duties to begin the season making each a decent middle-round selection.
News: Manny Legace is expected to open the regular season as the team's starting goaltender with Chris Osgood out for the remainder of the preseason due to a groin injury.
Analysis: Legace should scoot up your cheat sheet a bit on Draft Day, while Osgood should be dropped down a few spots.
News: Manny Legace will be replaced by Curtis Joseph between the pipes for Thursday's Game 5 against Nashville.
Analysis: Legace might be right back in net if CuJo struggles at the Joe.
News: Manny Legace will start Wednesday's Game 1 against the Predators.
Analysis: Curtis Joseph (ankle) will be ready in event Legace cannot handle the assignment.
News: Manny Legace (knee) was in between the pipes for Wednesday's game at Columbus.
Analysis: Legace might be counted on as Detroit's goaltender entering the playoffs with Curtis Joseph's (ankle) health a bit of a question mark.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Manny Legace injured his knee in a scramble in front of the net against Minnesota Monday. He was able to shake it off and continue to play.
Analysis: Legace should remain active in all leagues.
News: Manny Legace stopped 27 shots for his third shutout of the season against Colorado Saturday.
Analysis: Legace is worth starting while Curtis Joseph (ankle) heals.
News: Manny Legace stopped 29 shots, allowing only one goal, to beat Edmonton Monday.
Analysis: Legace starts while Curtis Joseph continues to heal. Start Legace until Joseph returns later this week.
News: Detroit will look to Manny Legace against Colorado Saturday because Curtis Joseph sprained his ankle. He is only expected to miss one game.
Analysis: Legace would normally be a must-start in goal, but against the Avalanche, he is risky.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Manny Legace will start in goal Wednesday against Anaheim because he is 2-0 against the Ducks this season.
Analysis: Legace is an excellent option in daily leagues for this matchup.
News: Manny Legace (knee) was available as the backup goaltender in Wednesday's game against San Jose.
Analysis: Keep Legace reserved until Curtis Joseph cools down a bit. It appears coach Dave Lewis will remain with the hot hand.
News: Legace (knee) has been cleared to play, according to the Detroit News. He has missed a week due to a mild sprain of his right medial collateral ligament.
Analysis: Legace will not start on Monday against Florida, but he will dress as the backup to Curtis Joseph. He might return to the lineup Wednesday against the Sharks.
News: Manny Legace (knee) did not start Saturday's game against the Capitals, but he served as the backup to Curtis Joseph.
Analysis: Legace is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all leagues.
News: Manny Legace injured his knee in practice, prompting the Red Wings to recall Curtis Joseph from Grand Rapids of the AHL.
Analysis: Legace is expected to miss Wednesday's game at Buffalo. With Dominik Hasek aggravating his groin injury, Joseph is expected to get the call.
News: Manny Legace stopped 30 shots for his fourth career shutout Friday against the Islanders.
Analysis: Legace is playing in place of Dominik Hasek (groin).
News: Manny Legace stopped 18 shots in Detroit's 4-1 win over Columbus on Thursday.
Analysis: Legace is a solid reserve goaltender, but has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Legace (personal) returned to action Monday in Columbus. He stopped 29 of 31 shots in a winning effort. Legace has minimal Fantasy value as the backup to Curtis Joseph.
Analysis:
News: Legace made 35 saves on Thursday. Legace has started ahead of Curtis Joseph in two straight games and three of the past four. The Red Wings are merely giving Joseph some rest heading into the All-Star break, but he's still their starter. Keep him active.
Analysis:
News: Legace left Saturday's game with a strained neck. "Manny is fine," Red Wings coach Dave Lewis said. "It was just precautionary. He has a sore neck. He was winded. He is OK to back up." Legace was available as Curtis Joseph's backup Sunday in Dallas, and appears healthy enough to assume that role for now. He's only useful as insurance for Joseph owners in larger leagues.
Analysis:
News: Legace started Thursday's game against Dallas. It was his first start since recovering from a sore right knee, and he allowed just one goal in a 1-1 tie. Legace won't get many starts stuck behind Curtis Joseph on the Detroit depth chart, and he's only useful as insurance for Joseph owners in a Fantasy league.
Analysis:
News: Legace returned from a knee injury Tuesday against the Islanders. He stopped all 21 shots he faced in relief of Curtis Joseph, who was pulled after the first period. Legace is still Joseph's backup despite his full health, so he's only useful as insurance for Joseph owners in larger Fantasy leagues.
Analysis:
News: Legace (knee) skated prior to Monday's practice. According to the Detroit News, he will accompany the Red Wings to Long Island for Tuesday's game, but will not be in uniform. Legace remains day to day.
Analysis:
News: Legace (knee) might be available to play later this week. The Detroit News reports that he is expected to test the knee in the next couple of days on ice to see how it responds. Legace is unlikely to play this week since he's Curtis Joseph's backup, so keep him reserved. Marc Lamothe will continue to stand in for Legace until the latter is healthy.
Analysis:
News: Legace (sore right knee) has shown slight improvement in his injury. However, the Detroit News reports that he will not return to practice until the end of the week, and will not play Thursday or Saturday. Legace has minimal Fantasy value.
Analysis:
News: Legace (knee) likely won't play the remainder of the week. According to the Detroit News, he continues to experience pain despite an MRI not revealing any ligament damage. Legace remains day to day, and Marc Lamothe will continue to serve as Curtis Joseph's backup until Legace is healthy.
Analysis:
News: The MRI on Legace's right knee was inconclusive. According to the Detroit News, he will undergo another MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of his injury. Red Wings coach Dave Lewis told the Detroit Free Press he will keep Marc Lamothe around through at least Saturday's game against Columbus to serve as Curtis Joseph's backup. Legace is only useful in Fantasy leagues as insurance for Joseph owners.
Analysis:
News: Legace (knee) missed his second straight game Sunday against the Blues. According to the Detroit Free Press, he had an MRI on Saturday, but results won't be known until Monday. Keep Legace reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
Analysis:
News: Legace missed Thursday's game in Phoenix with a sore right knee. According to the Detroit Free Press, he was supposed to start the game, but had swelling in the knee as a result of tweaking it during Wednesday's practice. Legace will undergo an MRI Friday in Detroit, and he will not be available for Friday's game in Dallas. Mark Lamothe will serve as Curtis Joseph's backup, but he isn't worth adding to a Fantasy roster.
Analysis:
News: Legace started the Red Wings' last two games in place of flu-ridden Dominik Hasek after being cleared to return from a neck injury. He looks safe to keep active for now, although Hasek is still the clear starting goaltender in Detroit.
Analysis:
News: Legace was expected to undergo an MRI Tuesday morning and then fly to Carolina for the night game if all goes well. He might be called on to start if Dominik Hasek is unable to go, but don't rush to pick up Legace if he gets the call just yet.
Analysis:
News: Legace, who has been starting the majority of the Red Wings' games of late, did not dress for last night's game against Chicago due to a sore left knee. He had swelling in the knee after Friday's game, but played anyway Saturday against the Islanders. An MRI performed Sunday revealed no cartilage damage, so the injury is merely a strain or irritation, and Legace is listed as day-to-day. Aren Miller has been recalled to backup Chris Osgood, who will be Detroit's starting goaltender as long as Legace is out.
Analysis:
News: Legace made 25 saves in a 5-4 win over Boston on Saturday. He has won all three of his starts since being recalled from the minors earlier in the month.
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