News:Adam Mair was released from Flyers' training camp, Philly.com reports.
Analysis:Adam Mair was a longshot to make the roster from the beginning, and the Flyers decided they didn't need another penalty killer.
News:Adam Mair has been given an invitation to the Flyers' training camp this fall on a tryout basis, Philly.com reports.
Analysis:Adam Mair has not accepted the invite as of yet. The 32-year-old managed four points in 65 games last season in 65 games for the Devils. Veteran players are set to report to Philly camp Sunday.
News: Mair signed an undisclosed contract with New Jersey Tuesday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Mair was invited to Devils training camp this season and earned the respect of coaches and teammates alike. He'll be used in a variety of roles, mostly for checking. He's a solid grinder and a glue guy, but won't make much of an offensive impact.
News: With the release of Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond, the Devils are expected to officially sign Adam Mair, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Mair is a fourth-line grinder that can help the Devils in a variety of roles, but he won't be scoring too much. He has strong leadership skills and impressed the coaching staff during training camp.
News: Mair has been impressing coaches and teammates during training camp with the Devils, according to the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Mair is a gritty veteran and can be a valuable role player for New Jersey in a defensive forward role provided he gets a shot at the NHL level.
News: Sabres C Adam Mair scored his second goal of the season in Wednesday's shootout win over the Devils.
Analysis: Mair has reached the 20-point only once in his career, and his penalty-minute count has really taken a dive this season. Continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Sabres C Adam Mair scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Monday against the Canucks. Making their first visit in four years and looking for their first win in Vancouver since 1999, the Sabres took the lead on Mair's first goal of the season 3:13 into the second period.
Analysis: No one is ever going to mistake Mair for an offensive threat. In fact, he was placed on waivers earlier this season. He has played regularly since mid-December, but clearly Mair hasn't done a lot. He has little to no Fantasy appeal.
News: Sabres C Adam Mair tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 on Friday against the Thrashers. It was his first points since recording an assist on Nov. 14.
Analysis: No one is ever going to mistake Mair for an offensive threat. In fact, he was placed on waivers earlier this season. He has played regularly over the last month, but clearly Mair hasn't done a lot. He has little to no Fantasy appeal.
News: Veteran Sabres forward Adam Mair has cleared waivers and will be staying in Buffalo. Coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday he's electing to keep Mair in Buffalo as an extra forward rather than send him to Portland, Maine, the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate. NHL teams had until noon Tuesday to claim Mair.
Analysis: A nine-year NHL veteran, Mair has proven to be the odd-man out on a team stocked with forwards. Mair missed the start of the season after having hip surgery. He's appeared in only three games and registered no points this season so clearly he has no Fantasy value.
News: Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Adam Mair has been placed on waivers, with the other 29 NHL teams given until noon Tuesday to put a claim on him. Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said the team has a glut of forwards with the addition of Tim Kennedy and Mike Grier, and he tried trading the 30-year-old Mair but couldn't find any takers.
Analysis: If Mair isn't claimed, the Sabres could either keep him or send him and his $775,000 salary to the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. Mair has played just three games this season, missing the first four after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery. Mair played 72 or more games each of the past three seasons. He has played in more than 10 NHL seasons, including seven with the Sabres. Mair is pretty much just a checking-line forward and has value in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when active.
News: Buffalo C Adam Mair was able to return to action on Saturday against the Thrashers from a hip injury. He did not record a stat in the game.
Analysis: Mair is a 10-year NHL veteran who has spent the past six seasons with Buffalo. He scored a career-best eight goals and added 11 assists for 19 points in 75 games last season. However, his only real value is in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The Buffalo News reports that C Adam Mair (hip) and D Toni Lydman (hand) practiced with the Sabres on Monday. Both missed the season opener.
Analysis: Mair reportedly hasn't passed his preseason physical yet, so Lydman is likely to be back before him. Both have minimal Fantasy value anyway, so don't worry too much about when they will return to action.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Sabres C Adam Mair (hip) has yet to take his preseason physical after undergoing offseason surgery. He was scheduled to return the second week of the season.
Analysis: Mair is a 10-year NHL veteran who has spent the past six seasons with Buffalo. He scored a career-best eight goals and added 11 assists for 19 points in 75 games last season. Mair is pretty much a lower-line forward and best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Adam Mair will miss the start of the regular season after having hip surgery. General manager Darcy Regier says Mair will miss at least six weeks. That means the gritty fourth-line player will be out until after the Sabres open the regular season on Oct. 3 against Montreal. Regier did not provide any details Tuesday as to why the operation was necessary.
Analysis: The announcement came a week before the Sabres are scheduled to open training camp. Mair is a 10-year NHL veteran, who has spent the past six seasons with Buffalo. He scored a career-best eight goals and added 11 assists for 19 points in 75 games last season. Mair is pretty much a lower-line forward and best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Buffalo RW Adam Mair was able to return to the Sabres lineup on Saturday against the Canadiens and made it a grand return with a goal off of Carey Price. It was his 8th goal of the season, increasing his points total on the season to 16.
Analysis: Mair had been out since March 14 with the knee injury, missing two weeks because of it. He still has little value even though he's back and scored a goal, so don't bother with him outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Coach Lindy Ruff said the Sabres will be without gritty fourth-line forward Adam Mair, who will miss at least a week after hurting his knee in a 4-3 shootout loss to Atlanta on Saturday.
Analysis: The 30-year-old Mair has managed a career-high seven goals in 2008-09. He also has 10 or more points for the fifth time in six seasons. However, he still hasn't broken 20 points and is not an elite offensive player. Mair is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair scored a goal during Friday's 6-5 shootout win against the Sharks. Mair had his career-high seventh goal of the season when he beat Evgeni Nabokov with a tip-in to begin the scoring at 6:40. Mair has two goals and one assist in four games.
Analysis: Mair has been a decent two-way player in 2008-09 for the Sabres, but he still dresses on most nights to act as a checking-line presence. Mair is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Sabres RW Adam Mair was scoreless in his last 14 games before netting his sixth goal in the third period Saturday against the Senators.
Analysis: Mair has been a decent two-way player in 2008-09 for the Sabres, but he still dresses on most nights to act as a checking-line presence. Mair is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair returned to the lineup Monday against the Ducks after missing two games with a leg injury. He didn't record a point in 9:33 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Mair has been a decent two-way player in 2008-09 for the Sabres, but he still dresses on most nights to act as a checking-line presence. Mair is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Buffalo C Adam Mair was scratched Saturday for the second straight game with a leg injury.
Analysis: Mair has 80 PIM on the season and actually is having a pretty decent offensive campaign with 12 points. Mair is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair failed to record a point and finished at even in 11:05 of ice time Wednesday against the Lightning. Mair doesn't have a point in four games and has just one assist in 10 January outings.
Analysis: Mair has 80 penalty minutes on the season, but has been flagged for just four infractions in January and hasn't fought anyone. Mair is having a good offensive season by his standards, but is still more of a checking-line forward. Mair is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair prevented his team from getting blanked Tuesday against the Capitals with his fifth goal of the season. With Buffalo down 3-0 after two periods, Mair spoiled Jose Theodore's shutout bid at 7:41 of the third, lifting the puck over the goalie with a nifty backhand after a slick deke. It was his second goal in six games.
Analysis: Mair has four of his 11 points in the last six games, but it's not like we are expecting this offensive splurge to continue. He is primarily on the ice to act as a checking-line forward and Mair is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair assisted twice in Monday's loss to the Penguins to reach 10 points on the season.
Analysis: Mair is primarily on the ice to protect Buffalo's top scorers. He remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair failed to record a point and finished at minus-1 in 14:26 of ice time Wednesday against the Devils. He has no goals and just three assists in his last 16 games.
Analysis: Mair is having a decent offensive season by his standards, but the enforcer is primarily on the ice to protect Buffalo's top scorers. He remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:Tim Connolly, Adam Mair and Henrik Tallinder each had a goal and an assist in Buffalo's 4-3 victory over St. Louis on Wednesday night. Mair opened the scoring with a slap shot past Manny Legace 2:46 into the game. It was his third goal of the season and first point in eight games. Mair also spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Mair has never had more than six goals in a season. He has spent the last six seasons in Buffalo creating havoc as a checking-line forward and Mair is pretty much just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair didn't record a point in 10:40 of ice time Monday against the Senators. He didn't take a shot either, but recorded 12 penalty minutes on a elbowing infraction and game misconduct. He now has 35 penalty minutes in nine games.
Analysis: Mair has scored a pair of goals this season, but doesn't have much offensive push in his repertoire. He is primarily on the ice as a checking forward and only has Fantasy value in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair (knee) was able to play in Sunday's preseason finale against the Red Wings. He didn't record any points in 9:55 of ice time.
Analysis: Mair had five goals and 12 assists in 72 games last season. He also had 66 penalty minutes. Mair is nothing more than a lower-line forward for Buffalo and has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Adam Mair underwent offseason knee surgery and is questionable for the season opener. He is participating in non-contact drills.
Analysis: Mair had five goals and 12 assists in 72 games last season. He also had 66 penalty minutes. Mair is nothing more than a lower-line forward for Buffalo and has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News:Adam Mair had a goal, two assists and a fight in a penalty-filled game that Buffalo won 7-1 over Carolina on Saturday.
Analysis: Mair plays less than 10 minutes per game on the checking line for the Sabres. He is one of those players that is more valuable to his team than he is to Fantasy owners. He is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News:Adam Mair was back on the ice Wednesday and played 12 shifts and nearly seven minutes in the 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was questionable for the game with a banged up knee.
Analysis: Mair plays less than 10 minutes per game on the checking line for the Sabres. He is one of those players that is more valuable to his team than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair is questionable for Wednesday night's game in Pittsburgh with a knee injury.
Analysis: Mair plays less than 10 minutes per game on the checking line for the Sabres. He is one of those players that is more valuable to his team than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair tallied an assist and finished at even during Sunday's game against the Panthers. He now has four assists on the season with two coming in his last three games.
Analysis: Mair plays less than 10 minutes per game on the checking line for the Sabres. Mair is one of those players that is more valuable to his team than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: C Adam Mair, who plays on the fourth line, took a team-high six shots against the Islanders.
Analysis: It's great to see Mair respond to such a long layoff with a goal, his third this season. Mair is one of those players that is more valuable to his team than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair returned to the lineup Saturday against the Hurricanes after missing 10 games with an ankle injury. He scored a goal and finished at plus-1 in 7:31 of ice time. The Sabres pushed their lead to 3-0 on Mair's third goal with 4 1/2 minutes left in the second period. Off the draw in the left circle, center Paul Gaustad nudged the puck past Carolina center Rod Brind'Amour and sent a pass to Mair, who tapped the puck in.
Analysis: It's great to see Mair respond to such a long layoff with a goal, his third this season. Mair is one of those players that is more valuable to his team than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News:The Buffalo News reports Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said Sabres RW Adam Mair is "very close" to returning from an ankle injury that has kept him out since Nov. 5. He added that the forward might return to action Saturday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Mair is more valuable to the Sabres than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: The Buffalo News reports Sabres RW Adam Mair (ankle) skated with his teammates on Thursday for the first time since spraining his right ankle Nov. 5 against the Canadiens. "We're ahead of schedule, which is good," Mair said. "It's just a matter of being able to go out there and do everything you want to do without hurting it any more or risk hurting it any more."
Analysis: There is still no return date set for Mair. He participated in noncontact drills omly on Thursday. "He's doing OK," head coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's not ready. He's not even ready to participate in contact. Ankles are tough. They get to this point where you start skating, and then I think you have to be careful that you don't get any setbacks. In his case, it's getting out there and getting some exercise. He still feels it, but the exercise is good for him." Mair is more valuable to the Sabres than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair (ankle) missed a fifth consecutive game on Friday against the Canadiens. He has not played since Nov. 5 against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Mair is more valuable to the Sabres than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option. He is day to day and an injury-risk start for Week 8 (Nov. 19-25).
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair (ankle) missed a fourth consecutive game on Thursday against the Senators. He has not played since Nov. 5 against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Mair is more valuable to the Sabres than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option. He is day to day.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair (ankle) did not play Saturday against the Bruins. Mair injured himself on Monday against the Canadiens and has now missed the last three games.
Analysis: Mair is more valuable to the Sabres than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option. He is day to day.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair (ankle) did not play Friday against the Maple Leafs. Mair injured himself on Monday against the Canadiens and has now missed the last two games.
Analysis: Mair is more valuable to the Sabres than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option. He is day to day.
News: Sabres RW Adam Mair missed his first game with an ankle injury on Wednesday against the Bruins. Mair injured himself on Monday against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Mair is more valuable to the Sabres than he is to Fantasy owners. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option. He is day to day.
News: C Adam Mair left Monday's game against Montreal in the second period and didn't return after sustaining a right leg injury.
Analysis: Mair is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: D Toni Lydman, C Adam Mair, C Derek Roy and D Henrik Tallinder each posted a minus-4 rating in Wednesday's game at Carolina. All of the players were scoreless except for Roy, who posted an assist.
Analysis: Lydman, Mair and Tallinder are only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues. However, Roy is a must-start in all formats despite the poor plus/minus rating. The Sabres are back in action on Friday night at Florida.
News: Jason Pominville and Jochen Hecht had a goal and an assist each in Monday's game against the Maple Leafs, and Adam Mair and Thomas Vanek also scored for Buffalo, which won its third straight game.
Analysis: Pominville and Vanek are must-starts in all Fantasy leagues, while Hecht is a decent No. 4 or 5 forward in most formats. Mair should only be used in deeper formats which heavily reward penalty minutes. The Sabres are in action next on Friday against the Blue Jackets.
News: Chris Drury, Derek Roy and Jason Pominville each added a goal and an assist in Tuesday's game against the Flyers, and Andrew Peters and Adam Mair also scored for the Sabres, who won for the seventh time in nine games after losing three straight.
Analysis: Mair also posted a plus-1 rating in 13:58 of ice time. He is only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Adam Mair scored a goal (1) with a plus-1 rating and two shots on goal in 9:53 of ice time in Monday's game at Carolina. Coach Lindy Ruff rewarded him with time on the team's third line as a result of his hustle.
Analysis: Despite the goal and additional ice time, Mair is only worth using in larger Roto leagues which reward penalty minutes.
News: Adam Mair, Jiri Novotny and Andrew Peters were all scoreless in Wednesday's regular season opener at Carolina. Only Novotney had double-digit minutes in ice time and each turned in an even rating.
Analysis: Mair and Peters are only worth a look in larger Fantasy leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes, while Novotny is only worth a reserve spot in leagues of 12 or more teams for his untapped potential.
News: The Buffalo News reports Adam Mair was out of the lineup for Saturday's game in Ottawa, although it is uncertain whether it is related to the concussion problems which sidelined him for two and a half months.
Analysis: Mair is considered day to day. He should be sidelined in all larger Fantasy leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Adam Mair (concussion) was back in the lineup for Monday's game at Toronto after being sidelined for two and a half months.
Analysis: Mair is only worth Fantasy consideration in larger leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Adam Mair (concussion) has been cleared for contact after passing a series of tests on Monday. He has been skating regularly in the past few weeks, but is still sidelined indefinitely.
Analysis: Mair has been sidelined since being flattened in a game on Jan. 12 by Phoenix's Tyson Nash. He might be able to return in early April, but he is only worth a look in larger Fantasy leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: The Buffalo News reports that Adam Mair's season could be in jeopardy after he was hospitalized after his concussion symptoms worsened. He was injured Thursday against Phoenix, but Friday's brain scan revealed no serious damage. "He's doing worse than he was a couple days ago," said head coach Lindy Ruff. "You have that fear any time when you get into a week away and he's doing worse," Ruff said. "I don't know if it's season-ending, but it will be a long period of time."
Analysis: Mair has two goals, five assists and 45 PIM in 37 games this year, but this injury likely reduces his Fantasy value to nil. If and when he comes back, he should still be available for you to pick him back up in leagues that reward PIMs.
News: Mair was placed on injured reserve on Monday due to a concussion suffered over the weekend.
Analysis: When healthy, Mair is only worth using in larger Fantasy leagues which heavily reward PIM. He is out indefinitely.
News: Mair was scoreless in 9:13 of ice time in Sunday's game at Colorado, but he was able to rack up seven penalty minutes.
Analysis: Mair is useless in all but the largest of Fantasy leagues which reward PIM.
News: Adam Mair was suspended by the league Saturday for one game for his part in a cross-check confrontation Friday against the Rangers.
Analysis: Mair is not a useful Fantasy player.
News: The Buffalo News reports that Adam Mair (shoulder) might be cleared for contact by the weekend.
Analysis: Mair is not a useful Fantasy player even when healthy.
News: Mair (foot) was out of the lineup Wednesday. He is questionable for Friday's game against Montreal. Mair is only useful in leagues which reward PIM.
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News: Mair (facial) returned to the lineup Saturday. He scored a goal against the N.Y. Rangers. Despite the offensive production, Mair is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Mair (facial) left Thursday's game in the first period. He was hit in the face, but returned in the second period. He is considered day to day. Mair is not a recommended Fantasy player.
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News: Mair faces at least a 10-game suspension for leaving the bench to join a fight during Thursday's game in Ottawa. While many Fantasy owners might think he's a good pickup based on his 47 penalty minutes accrued in the game, consider it an aberration. Mair is not worth your time, especially with him slated to miss so many games.
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News: Mair, acquired from Toronto by Los Angeles on Tuesday, was recalled from Lowell of the AHL on Thursday. He may play in Saturday's game against San Jose, but you shouldn't be counting on him for much Fantasy production this season.
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News: Mair, a 22-year-old minor-league center, was traded to Los Angeles for Aki Berg on Tuesday. Mair is an even more raw prospect than Berg - don't pick him up.
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News: The Maple Leafs recalled Mair from St. John's of the AHL Tuesday. He will help fill out an injury-plagued forwards corps, and could stick with the team if he performs well. Mair isn't expected to have much Fantasy value.
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