News:Colton Orr is not slated to suit up Wednesday against the Lightning, TSN.ca's Mark Masters reports.
Analysis: The playoff-bound Leafs are resting some players here, Colton Orr among them, so look for your PIMs elsewhere Wednesday.
News:Colton Orr (lower body) will be available Wednesday against the Canadiens, TSN Radio 1050 reports.
Analysis:Colton Orr, who has missed the last three games, now appears fully healthy, but is uncertain to get back on the ice Wednesday. Prior to his injury, he was only averaging 6:29 minutes of ice time over 17 games, totaling two points. He did provide a healthy 55 penalty minutes during that time, making him largely a one-category consideration.
Leafs' Orr To Miss Next Two Games With Lower-Body Injury
News: After missing Thursday's game against Buffalo, Colton Orr (lower body) is expected to miss at least the next two games as well, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis:Colton Orr's fantasy value is very limited unless your league counts penalty minutes. If yours doesn't, then he probably won't be very missed. If it does, then you'll need to find yourself another enforcer for this week.
News:Colton Orr (lower body) is out for Thursday's game against the Sabres, TSN.ca's Mark Masters reports.
Analysis:Colton Orr has little fantasy value, only scoring two points in 17 games this season, except for leagues where penalty minutes count, in which case Orr has 55.
News:Colton Orr (illness) saw six minutes of ice time in Thursday's victory over the Capitals.
Analysis:Colton Orr missed practice the day before due to the ailment, but it did not end up costing him any game action. The Maple Leafs are dealing with a number of injuries up front, but it's likely that Orr will continue playing only a bit role.
News:Colton Orr missed Wednesday's practice after coming down with the flu, the Toronto Sun reports.
Analysis:Colton Orr must of picked up the illness overnight, as he was on the ice Tuesday against Buffalo for just over four minutes. He's fairly expendable, as that lack of playing time would indicate, so the Leafs could scratch him for Thursday's game if he's not feeling completely healthy.
News:Colton Orr (finger) saw five minutes of ice time and recorded five PIM by fighting John Scott in Monday's loss to the Sabres.
Analysis:Colton Orr suffered a minor finger injury during practice last week, but he has been able to play in the Maple Leafs' first two games. Orr won't score much, but he will usually be good for some goon points when he is in the lineup.
News:Colton Orr dislocated a finger Tuesday at practice after taking a puck off the hand, according to reports on Sportsnet590 The FAN in Toronto.
Analysis: He's in a fight for his NHL life right now, so this puts him at a huge disadvantage. Don't count on him for sin-bin points at this juncture.
News: The Maple Leafs have assigned Colton Orr to the AHL's Toronto Marlies, team's official site reports.
Analysis: In 378 career NHL games, Colton Orr (no relation to Bobby) has accumulated just 20 points, but a whopping total of 921 PIMs.
News: The Maple Leafs placed Colton Orr on waivers Wednesday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis:Colton Orr has appeared in just five games this season, so the Maple Leafs decided to go in another direction up front. It remains to be seen who will take Orr's place on the roster.
News:Colton Orr skated just nine shifts in Saturday's win over the Caps.
Analysis: The blowout win didn't translate to an opportunity for Colton Orr to drop the gloves. His minutes will continue to be sparse as the Leafs' enforcer throughout the season.
News:Colton Orr missed Tuesday's morning skate with an illness, James Mirtle of the Globe & Mail reports.
Analysis:Colton Orr's status for Tuesday's game is uncertain, but given that he has played just twice all year, it would appear unlikely he will be in the lineup.
News:Colton Orr (concussion) insists he's 100 percent healthy and is ready to resume his role as a fighter for the Leafs, reports Sportsnet.ca.
Analysis: "I'm cleared to play," Colton Orr said earlier in the week. "I've taken part in all the skates we've had and I'm going to be ready to go for the beginning of training camp." He spent the summer training and says he never once considered retiring because of his head injury. "I'm fully ready to go," he said. "I'm ready to drop the gloves or do whatever it takes when the time comes." He delivers quality sin bin points when healthy so be sure to have his name on your cheat sheets in leagues that count that category.
News: Orr (head) may be able to return by the end of the regular season, reports the Toronto Star.
Analysis: "Colton has been receiving the best medical care," said Leafs general manager Brian Burke. "There are signs of progress, and it's not beyond the realm of possibility he could be cleared to play before the end of this season." That said, don't bank on a return if you are really needing his PIMs.
News: There is still no timetable for Orr (head) to return to action, according to Toronto's FAN590.
Analysis: He's a pure enforcer but his PIMs can be replaced. He should not be rostered unless he's back on the ice. And even then, a pugilist recovering from a head injury isn't a solid bet.
News: Orr (head) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, according to The Toronto Sun.
Analysis: Anaheim's George Parros sent Orr face-first into the ice after the two fought Thursday night. No clear timetable, or even diagnosis, has been announced for the Leafs' enforcer.
News: Orr (head) missed practice Friday, the Toronto Star reports.
Analysis: Orr was injured Thursday during the Maple Leafs' win over the Ducks. Coach Ron Wilson did not rule Orr out for Saturday's game against the Capitals. Consider him day-to-day.
News: Orr left Thursday's win over Anaheim in the first period following a fight with the Ducks' George Parros, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Orr hit his face following the bout, a bout surely to have thrilled Don Cherry. No word yet on Orr's status, but if you're looking for goon points, seek another avenue for this coming weekend's contests.
News: Orr will play Friday against the Rangers despite being knocked down in a fight in Tuesday's game, reports the Toronto Star.
Analysis: Feel free to roll him as your resident pugilist.
News: Orr was back on the ice Thursday, looking none the worse for wear after suffering a nasty knockdown in a fight the previous evening, the Globe and Mail reports.
Analysis: Orr lost a fight to Pittsburgh's Derek Engelland Wednesday and didn't return to the game after the second period. But he should be ready to rumble for Friday night's game against the Rangers, if needed.
News: Maple Leafs RW Colton Orr didn't have much patience on Friday against the Blues. The enforcer racked up 32 penalty minutes on five infractions. Orr kicked it off by fighting Cam Janssen in the first period, also picking up an instigator and game misconduct. Orr then went back to work in the second by fighting Janssen a second time and finally adding another misconduct call in the third.
Analysis: Orr now has 17 fighting majors and four misconducts on the season. He is on track to set new career highs in both areas. Toronto signed Orr in the offseason for his toughness and grittiness, and he is providing just that. Orr remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Maple Leafs RW Colton Orr scored a goal and finished at plus-2 on Friday against the Devils. Orr, an enforcer more than a scorer, gloved down a pass from Jamal Mayers and got a one-step jump on the Devils defense. With the posse closing in, Orr whipped a shot past Martin Brodeur for his first goal in 29 games to cut the Devils lead to 3-2.
Analysis: Orr tied his career high with his second goal of the season. He has scored six times in 300 career games, so seeing him score is a rare event. Orr remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Maple Leafs RW Colton Orr failed to record a point in 8:45 of ice time on Friday against the Capitals, but he did total seven penalty minutes, including five for fighting Brendan Morrisonn. It was Orr's first fight in 16 games.
Analysis: Ever since the calendar hit December, Orr has toned it down a bit and isn't fighting as much. He also isn't taking as many penalties. Perhaps he is pacing himself for the stretch run, but if Orr isn't creating trouble, he loses some Fantasy appeal in leagues that reward heavily for PIM. His role is an an enforcer.
News: Maple Leafs RW Colton Orr was in the lineup on Wednesday against the Coyotes despite suffering an eye injury on Monday against Ottawa. He had no points and a plus-1 rating in 9:27 of ice time. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Orr is probably a little embarrassed he got messed up in a fight on Monday, but knowing his tough-guy ways, we didn't expect him to be sidelined for long and he wasn't. Orr has filled the role of enforcer for Toronto and has already gotten into 10 fights. He remains a must-start option in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Toronto tough guy Colton Orr left Monday's game against the Senators and did not return after taking some punches from Matt Carkner during a second-period fight. Coach Wilson said Orr's eye closed, but he expects he won't miss any time. Orr had no points in 3:08 of ice time.
Analysis: Orr is probably a little embarrassed he got messed up in a fight on Monday, but knowing his tough-guy ways, he will probably draw back into the lineup on Wednesday. Orr has filled the role of enforcer for Toronto and has already gotten into 10 fights. He remains a must-start option in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Toronto RW Colton Orr scored his first goal of the season on Tuesday in a 3-0 win at Montreal. Orr now has two points on the season.
Analysis: Orr is a great enforcer for Toronto but is not much of an offensive threat. His value is almost exclusively in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Toronto RW Colton Orr was able to play on Saturday against the Capitals despite a foot injury that made him questionable for the game. He did not record a point in the game.
Analysis: Orr is a great enforcer for Toronto but is not much of an offensive threat. His value is mostly in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: AM640 reports that Maple Leafs RW Colton Orr is questionable for Saturday's game vs. Washington with a foot injury.
Analysis: Orr is an enforcer for Toronto and is a viable Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing some much needed muscle into their lineup with the signing of former New York Rangers enforcer Colton Orr. The Maple Leafs and Orr agreed to terms on a four-year deal Wednesday shortly after the NHL's free-agent shopping season began at noon. Toronto general manager Brian Burke has repeatedly said since he took over last season that it was his intent to make the Maple Leafs tougher.
Analysis: Orr has piled up more than 100 penalty minutes each of the past three seasons. He had 52 fighting majors during that time with the Rangers. He had one goal, five points, a minus-15 rating and 193 penalty minutes in 82 games last season. The 27-year-old forward is joining his third Original Six team after stops in Boston and New York. He will continue to be a viable Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Rangers RW Colton Orr was assessed a rarely seen major penalty for interference -- and a game misconduct -- for a third-period check into the boards on Mark Eaton, bloodying the latter's eye, in Saturday's 4-3 loss in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Orr is up to 171 penalty minutes, 19 majors and five misconducts in 2008-09. He has a career-high five points as well, but Orr isn't on the ice for his offense. He is merely a checking-line presence and flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The Rangers, who killed nine Penguins power plays, were miffed that Colton Orr was given a five-minute penalty -- and a 10-minute misconduct -- for a hit on Mark Eaton into the boards early in the third period of Saturday's 4-3 loss. The infraction, which was termed interference, left Eaton with a bloodied right eye. Orr also got into a fight earlier in the game with Eric Godard.
Analysis: Orr had already set a career high in penalty minutes this season with 171 coming into Saturday's game. He got 20 more added to his total on Saturday, giving him 191 for the year. He's two fights away from the 200-minute mark and is obviously only useful as an enforcer as he has a goal and four assists only this season.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr didn't record a point in 7:49 of ice time and finished at minus-1 Friday against the Stars. He did spend 16 minutes in the penalty box on three minor penalties and a game misconduct. It was his third misconduct of the season.
Analysis: Orr is up to 116 penalty minutes and is eyeing his career-high of 159, which he set last season. Orr doesn't have a lot of offensive upside and is on the ice for his checking-line presence. Orr is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr didn't record a point in 6:59 of ice time Monday against the Penguins. However, he totaled three penalties and nine minutes, including a major for fighting with Eric Godard in the third period.
Analysis: Orr has gotten into just four fights since Dec. 1 and has toned it down a bit for some reason. He is still at 93 penalty minutes for the season and a top enforcer for the Rangers, so view him as a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Wednesday's game against the Thrashers. Orr opened the scoring with his first goal of the season 2:37 into the second period.
Analysis: Orr is not on the ice for his offensive game and dresses as one of the Rangers' top enforcers. He has just four career goals in 194 games and 428 penalty minutes. Do the math -- Orr is best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr picked up three penalties for a total of 14 minutes in the 3rd period against the Senators in a 4-1 loss Saturday. Orr got two two minute penalties for roughing Jarkko Ruutu and was then given 10 minutes for misconduct.
Analysis: Orr continues to keep up that bad boy image as he increased his penalty time to 54 minutes in 23 games. Orr remains a nice Fantasy option in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr didn't record a point in 7:32 of ice time Wednesday against the Devils, but racked up 16 penalty minutes. Orr got penalties for roughing twice and high-sticking, while also drawing a game misconduct.
Analysis: Orr kept up his bad boy image Wednesday and increased his penalty time to 42 minutes in 19 games. Orr has been in just four fights this year, but don't think for one second he is getting soft. Orr remains a nice Fantasy option in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: LoHud.com reports that Rangers coach Tom Renney has switched up his lines for Thursday night's game against the Thrashers. Scott Gomez will center Markus Naslund and Chris Drury on the top line, while Brandon Dubinsky will center Aaron Voros and Nikolai Zherdev reuniting as the PlayStation line on the second scoring unit. The third line will consist of Dan Fritsche centering Nigel Dawes and Ryan Callahan, while the fourth line will be Fredrik Sjostrom, Blair Betts and Colton Orr.
Analysis: This move by Renney isn't anything too drastic Fantasy-wise, although Ryan Callahan and Nigel Dawes drop off the scoring lines. They only have minimal Fantasy value anyway. Naslund, Gomez and Zherdev remains solid starts in all formats, while this move might help Drury get back involved, so he has some value as a mid-level starting Fantasy forward. Voros is the only other guy with any Fantasy value, and his lies only in deeper leagues.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr didn't record a point in 9:34 of ice time Monday against the Stars. He finished at even while not taking a shot or recording a penalty. He has one assist and 10 penalty minutes in nine games.
Analysis: It was odd not to see Orr drop the gloves Monday as former Ranger Sean Avery was across the ice donning a Stars jersey. Orr has been in just two fights this year, but don't think for one second he is getting soft. Orr remains a nice Fantasy option in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr (upper body) returned to the lineup Sunday against the Flyers. He didn't record a point in 6:22 of ice time and finished at plus-1. However, he did get into a fight with Jesse Boulerice in the second period. It was his 18th major penalty this season.
Analysis: Orr has set a career high in major penalties and penalty minutes (135) this season. The Rangers are sure glad to have one of their top enforcers back on the ice. Orr doesn't do much offensively and remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr was held out again Thursday due to the upper body injury he sustained after blocking a shot. His return his still to be determined at this time.
Analysis: The Rangers would like to have Orr back as soon as possible because he is one of the team's top enforcers. He doesn't do much offensively and remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr was held out of Sunday's game against the Panthers because of an upper body injury. He is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: The Rangers would like to have Orr back as soon as possible because he is one of the team's top enforcers. He doesn't do much offensively and remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr was back in the lineup Thursday although he was questionable after blocking a shot on Wednesday. Orr played nearly eight minutes and took on eshot.
Analysis: Orr is not much of an offensive threat and remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr sat out practice Wednesday with a sore ankle after blocking a shot in Wednesday's loss to the Kings, according to the New York Post.
Analysis: Orr is not much of an offensive threat and remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr wasted little time getting into trouble Monday against the Penguins. He and George Laraque dropped gloves just seven seconds into the game. Orr was then hit with a hooking penalty at the 10:12 mark of the opening period. He now has two fightning penalties in his last five games and 99 penalty minutes on the season.
Analysis: Orr has managed 10 or more major penalties in the last three seasons. He is one of the Rangers' top enforcers and remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News: Oilers RW Zack Stortini dropped the gloves with Rangers RW Colton Orr on Saturday and both players were sent to the penalty box for fighting majors. Orr has now managed 10 major penalties, 11 minor penalties and two game misconducts this season.
Analysis: Orr has now managed 10 or more major penalties in the last three seasons. He is one of the Rangers' top enforcers and remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News:Colton Orr, a fourth-line enforcer, snapped his 25-game goal-scoring drought to make it 2-0 at 2:04 of the third at Tampa Bay Wednesday. "The entire bench went nuts when Colton scored," Rangers coach Tom Renney said. "First of all, he used (teammate Brendan) Shanahan's stick, and everybody was pretty happy about that."
Analysis: "I was sitting on the bench and, all of a sudden, (Colton Orr) skated by and grabbed my stick," Shanahan said. "I yelled at him, 'It's a good one!' Then he went down the ice and scored with it. It was fantastic -- our whole bench went crazy." Orr's Fantasy value is a result of his ability to pick up PIM and not necessarily due to offense.
News: Orr was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 7:23 of ice time in Tuesday's game at Montreal. He also picked up a minor penalty.
Analysis: Orr's Fantasy value is a result of his ability to pick up PIM and not necessarily due to offense. He has managed 28 PIM over the past 10 games and is especially useful in leagues which heavily encourage bad behavior.
News: Hard-hitters Colton Orr and Ryan Hollweg snapped career-long scoring droughts and the New York Rangers used a plethora of unexpected offense to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 Friday night, breaking a four-game losing streak.
Analysis: Orr seemed as surprised as anyone when his sweeping backhander from the left-circle dot found its way underneath the left pad of Holmqvist, who didn't expect the drive from the 6-foot-3, 220-pound bruiser. And why should he? In 65 previous NHL games, including 29 this season, Orr's offense consisted of one assist -- registered on March 29, 2006, against the New York Islanders -- and eight lifetime shots.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr returned from a five-game suspension on Saturday against the Bruins. He played for 6:57 and finished with an even-rating.
Analysis: Orr has no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News: Colton has been suspended for five games due to a cross-checking incident involving Washington's Alex Ovechkin in Saturday's game. He hit Ovechkin in the head with his stick.
Analysis: Orr will be eligible to return on Jan. 13 against Boston, so keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr (illness) was able to play Saturday vs. Phoenix. He did not record a point, but did take two shots on goal.
Analysis: He appears healthy, but is still not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: Rangers RW Colton Orr (illness) has yet to return to the ice. He is still out after coming down with a severe case of food poisoning last week.
Analysis: Orr doesn't do enough when healthy to consider for Fantasy leagues.
News: RW Colton Orr was under consideration for a return to the lineup Wednesday night. But he came down with a severe case of food poisoning and couldn't even make it to the Garden.
Analysis: Orr doesn't do enough when healthy to consider for Fantasy leagues.
News: Orr was waived by the Bruins and claimed by the Rangers.
Analysis: Orr is only worth Fantasy consideration in leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
