News: The Hurricanes have traded D Joe Corvo to the Capitals for LW Oskar Osala and D Brian Pothier.
Analysis: Corvo had a 48-point campaign in 2007-08 with Carolina, but his offensive game has taken a dive since then with 38 points last year and just 12 points in 34 games this year. He missed a chunk of time with a broken leg and hasn't picked up a point since returning. He obviously finds himself on a much better squad in Washington and could certainly find his game again playing with guys like Alexander Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Semin. Don't activate Corvo just yet until we see what his exact role will be, but you might want to add him in deeper leagues if he's available and you have the roster room. Osala, a fourth-round pick from 2006, has 29 points in 53 AHL games this season but has no long-term keeper value at the moment. Pothier, meanwhile, is a veteran defensive presence who has dealt with a slew of injuries over the last few seasons. His minimal value will take a bit of a hit with this move south.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier returned to the lineup on Thursday against the Ducks after missing six games with an undisclosed injury. He had no points and finished at even in 18:20 of ice time.
Analysis: Pothier has played only 33 games this season due to injuries and is becoming an injury-prone skater. But he is really blessed to be back on the ice after a concussion nearly ended his career. Pothier is a good two-way player, but he has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy. He just doesn't stat enough on a regular basis.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals D Brian Pothier (undisclosed) has been cleared to play and should return Wednesday vs. Anaheim.
Analysis: Pothier has some Fantasy value in deeper leagues as a low-end Fantasy option, when healthy. He has only 10 points in 32 games this season, but is capable of more.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier was scratched against the Penguins on Thursday because of an undisclosed injury. He has been out for four games and has been placed on injured reserve.
Analysis: The fact Washington hasn't divulged much on Pothier's status is a little scary since he only recently returned from a rib injury. Pothier is a decent low-end Fantasy option in larger formats, but he doesn't get a lot of publicity because he isn't a high-flying offensive weapon.
News: Washington D Brian Pothier (undisclosed) and D John Erskine (upper body) were both scratched on Tuesday for the game against Detroit. Both players are day to day.
Analysis: Pothier has some Fantasy value in deeper leagues as a low-end Fantasy option, when healthy. Reserve him until he's able to return to the ice.
News: Capitals D John Erskine (upper body) and D Brian Pothier (undisclosed) both remained out for Sunday's game vs. the Flyers.
Analysis: Erskine doesn't have much Fantasy value when healthy, so don't worry about his status for Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 18-24). Pothier, meanwhile, has a little more value but is only a flier option in deeper leagues.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier was scratched because of an unspecified injury on Friday against the Maple Leafs. To fill the void, the Capitals recalled John Carlson from Hershey of the AHL.
Analysis: Pothier just returned to the lineup a few games ago after missing a month with a rib injury. It would be a shame if he suffered a relapse already. Pothier has had his fair share of injury issues in his career and no bigger than a concussion that almost ended his career in 2007-08. But he has fought back and has been pretty productive in 2009-10. Pothier is more of a low-end Fantasy option since he is a two-way player and not just offensive minded.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Wednesday against the Panthers. Washington made it 4-2 when Pothier scored with 3:48 remaining in the second period. It was his fourth goal and first score since Nov. 17.
Analysis: Pothier spent most of December on IR with a rib injury and only came off on Jan. 7. Pothier has had his fair share of injury issues in his career and no bigger than a concussion that almost ended his career in 2007-08. But he has fought back and has been pretty productive in 2009-10. Pothier is more of a low-end Fantasy option since he is a two-way player and not just offensive minded.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier played on Thursday against the Senators for the first time since breaking a rib on Dec. 9. He had no points in 20:09 of ice time and finished at even. Pothier has no points in his last seven games.
Analysis: Pothier has had his fair share of injury issues in his career and no bigger than a concussion that almost ended his career in 2007-08. But he has fought back and has been pretty productive in 2009-10. Pothier is more of a low-end Fantasy option since he is a two-way player and not just offensive minded.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals D Brian Pothier (ribs) returned to practice on Monday.
Analysis: Pothier is probably still at least another week away from returning to action, so keep him benched for Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 21-27) in the deeper leagues he has value in.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals D Brian Pothier will miss anywhere from a week to six weeks with a rib injury.
Analysis: Pothier has quietly produced eight points and a plus-11 rating in 28 games this season. It's really great to see Pothier on the ice for Washington and actually contributing after a severe concussion threatened to bring his career to an end. Pothier was a promising blueliner before the injury and is starting to look like his former self. Stash him away in deeper leagues until he's healthy again.
News: Washington D Brian Pothier didn't play the last half of Wednesday's game against the Sabres because of an undisclosed injury. He had no points in 9:59 of ice time and finished at even. He has no points in six games.
Analysis: Pothier has quietly produced eight points and a plus-11 rating in 28 games this season. It's really great to see Pothier on the ice for Washington and actually contributing after a severe concussion threatened to bring his career to an end. Pothier was a promising blueliner before the injury and is starting to look like his former self. Hopefully, this latest setback turns out to he minor. Pothier is more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News:Brian Pothier got the go-ahead score early in the third period during the Capitals' 3-1 win against the Wild on Friday. Pothier put the Capitals ahead with a wrister from the left circle two minutes into the final period. He has two goals and three assists in his last four games.
Analysis: It's really great to see Pothier on the ice for Washington and actually contributing after a severe concussion threatened to bring his career to an end. Pothier was a promising blueliner before the injury and is starting to look like his former self. Still, he has low-end Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News: Washington D Brian Pothier recorded three points during the Capitals' 4-1 win over the Panthers on Friday. Pothier assisted on Tyler Sloan and Brendan Morrison's goals as the Caps took a quick 2-0 lead. He then added his own goal in the 3rd period to make the score 3-0. The goal was scored on a power play and was his first of the season.
Analysis: Pothier now has just four points on the season and three of them came Friday. His other point came on an assist back on Oct. 8 against the Rangers. We can't say he's going to do this consistently at the moment and that keeps him just a low-end Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Brian Pothier's return to the Capitals late last season was a huge jolt for the team. Many felt that Pothier might have been finished due to some concussion problems, but his doctors suddenly found a solution to the problem, which let him return to the lineup after a year's absence. Pothier surprisingly played very well for the Caps, and if he can do the same this year, it will be another plus.
Analysis: Pothier was developing into a solid two-way skater for the Capitals before he was knocked down by a severe concussion in 2007-08. He seemed a little hesitant at times upon his return last year, but now that he has had time to get back into shape, Pothier could regain his old form. He is more of an injury-risk Fantasy sleeper Draft Day. Playing for a contender like Washington adds to his appeal.
News: For more than two periods, the game was about possible retribution for a week-old goal celebration by Alex Ovechkin. Then, with the score tied in the third, the player whose career was nearly ended by a concussion scored his first goal in the more than a year, an emotional moment that brought the Verizon Center to its feet. Brian Pothier's slap shot with 15:30 remaining proved to be the winning goal, and the Washington Capitals maintained their dominance over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night with a 5-3 victory. This was Pothier's fourth game back from a career-threatening concussion, and his scoring shot threaded through a crowd of players to beat goaltender Mike McKenna high to the stick side. It was his first goal since Dec. 26, 2007 -- also against the Lightning -- and the first goal scored by any Capitals defenseman other than Mike Green in 16 games.
Analysis: Pothier's career was in jeopardy after he was checked into the board by Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic on Jan. 3, 2008. The 31-year-old defenseman had headaches and dizziness for nearly a year, and he wasn't able to skate until a specialist fitted him with glasses that fixed his vision problems. He made his NHL return on March 16 -- defying suggestions from some who suggested he retire -- and continues to do daily eye exercises. It was a special moment to see Pothier score Friday, but Fantasy owners don't recent sentimental points. Pothier still has limited Fantasy appeal until the points come in regularly.
News: Washington Capitals defenseman Brian Pothier played his first game in more than 14 months Monday night after recovering from a career-threatening concussion. Pothier, an eight-year NHL veteran, was injured when Bruins forward Milan Lucic checked him into the boards on Jan. 3, 2008, in Boston. Pothier, whose hooking penalty in the first period Monday led to Slava Kozlov's goal and a 2-0 lead for Atlanta, took three shots and blocked a shot in the Thrashers' 5-1 win.
Analysis: The Capitals, who signed Pothier to a four-year, $10 million contract as a free agent in July 2006, was recalled Sunday from a short stint with AHL Hershey. Pothier has played in seven NHL seasons. In his only full season with in Washington in 2006-07, he led all Capitals defensemen in points (28) and assists (25) and led the team in ice time (23:59 per game) while playing in 72 games. Monitor his progress before adding him in Fantasy.
News:Brian Pothier, who hasn't played in the NHL for more than a year because of vision problems resulting from a concussion, was recalled from the minors by the Washington Capitals on Sunday. The 31-year-old defenseman suffered a concussion in a game at Boston on Jan. 3, 2008, and had headaches and dizziness for nearly a year, putting his career in serious doubt. Finally, in December, he was diagnosed with a stigmatism in his eye and was fitted with glasses, and that's made all the difference. "It's been a long time coming," Pothier told reporters in a conference call from Atlanta, where the Capitals play the Thrashers on Monday.
Analysis: Pothier will wear contacts on the ice and glasses in the locker room. He does daily eye exercises, such as tracking a ball on a string, to help strengthen his vision. He recently saw his first live action since the concussion, a four-game stint with Hershey of the AHL. "I took a few hits and I actually gave a couple," Pothier said. "I was actually excited about it. I was relieved. You don't know what to expect. Once you get hit, you realize you're not damaged goods. Everything still works well. Now it's let the instincts take over and let's play." The concussion was the fourth of Pothier's career, and he said there was people who advised him to think twice about playing again. Pothier has played in seven NHL seasons. In his only full season with in Washington in 2006-07, he led all Capitals defensemen in points (28) and assists (25) and led the team in ice time (23:59 per game) while playing in 72 games. Monitor his progress before adding him in Fantasy.
News:The Washington Post reports Capitals D Brian Pothier's comeback from a concussion has officially begun. The veteran defender was sent to Hershey of the AHL Wednesday for a conditioning stint. "He's got a conditional clearance to play on a progression," GM George McPhee said. "If he gets through that and there are no symptoms, we'll bring him up here and see what he can do. If he doesn't get through that, he's probably done. If there are symptoms then his career is over."
Analysis: Pothier has not played since January 2008 because of a concussion and it's make or break time. It sounds as though if he suffers any sort of setback, he will have to call it a career. Pothier was a developing defenseman before the concussion hit and it will be interesting to see how he comes back from the injury. Leave him alone in Fantasy until further notice.
News:The Washington Post reports Capitals D Brian Pothier flew to Denver last week to meet with Dr. James Kelly, a noted concussion specialist. Pothier, who has yet to play this season, was hoping to receive medical clearance to resume playing. He did not get it as Kelly told Pothier he still needs time to recover. "I was optimistic," a disappointed Pothier said.
Analysis: Pothier will spend a few more weeks getting therapy before attempting to get clearance again. There is no date for his next appointment with Kelly. Pothier was a developing defenseman before the concussion hit and it will be interesting to see how he comes back from the injury.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals D Brian Pothier practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a devastating concussion last January. "I'm hoping the next step will be morning skates because they are 20 minutes (and) quick," Pothier said. "I need to get my eyes and hands and eyes going. Do that for a few weeks. And then take the next step, which will be practice and working on systems. And the next step will be bouncing around in the corners and see how I respond."
Analysis: There is still no timetable for Pothier's return, so continue to ignore him in all formats for the time being.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals C Brian Pothier (concussion) skated in full gear for the first time in almost a year before practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Pothier suffered a concussion suffered last season and might not ever play in the NHL again. Continue to ignore him in all seasonal formats at this point.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Capitals D Brian Pothier remains out indefinitely with a concussion. He has not played this season.
Analysis: Pothier still suffers from vision and balance issues from a concussion suffered last season. The sad reality is that Pothier might not ever play in the NHL again, so you can surely ignore him in all seasonal formats at this point.
News: The news on Capitals D Brian Pothier (post-concussion syndrome) is still quiet. The Washington Post reported in September that, while Pothier is encouraged by the progress he's made, he still suffers from vision and balance issues.
Analysis: The sad reality is that Pothier might not ever play in the NHL again, so you can surely ignore him in all seasonal formats at this point.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier (concussion) remained on the sideline for a ninth straight game and continues to be day to day.
Analysis: The Capitals continue to be very cautious with Pothier as he recovers from a concussion. He was playing well before exiting the lineup, but is still nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier (concussion) did not play Tuesday at Montreal. He has now missed the last nine games and continues to be day to day.
Analysis: The Capitals continue to be very cautious with Pothier as he recovers from a concussion. He was playing well before exiting the lineup, but is still nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier (concussion) did not play Tuesday against the Maple Leafs. He has now missed the last eight games and continues to be day to day.
Analysis: The Capitals continue to be very cautious with Pothier as he recovers from a concussion. He was playing well before exiting the lineup, but is still nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier (concussion) was held out of Monday's game against the Penguins. He has now missed the last seven games and continues to be day to day.
Analysis: The Capitals continue to be very cautious with Pothier as he recovers from a concussion. He was playing well before exiting the lineup, but is still nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier was held out Saturday against the Panthers because of a concussion. He has now missed the last six games and is remains questionable for Monday's game at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Pothier continues to sit idle as he tries to return from a head injury. He was playing well before exiting the lineup, but is still nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier was held out Thursday against the Oilers because of a concussion. He has now missed the last five games and is still questionable for Saturday's home game against Florida.
Analysis: Pothier continues to sit idle as he tries to return from a head injury. He was playing well before exiting the lineup, but is still nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier was held out Tuesday against the Senators because of a concussion. He has now missed the last four games and remains questionable for Thursday against the Oilers.
Analysis: Pothier continues to sit idle as he tries to return from a head injury. He was playing well before exiting the lineup, but is still nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier missed his third straight game with a concussion Sunday as Washington fell 6-4 to the Flyers.
Analysis: Pothier has had an up-and-down season and was even a healthy scratch for a few games in early December for his poor play. He does have two goals in his last five games, but is still just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Capitals D Steve Eminger, a former first-round pick, got into just his third game of the season Saturday against the Canadiens after Brian Pothier was scratched with an upper body injury.
Analysis: Pothier has had an up-and-down season and was even a healthy scratch for a few games in early December for his poor play. He does have two goals in his last five games, but is still just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Washington D Brian Pothier fractured a thumb during Thursday's game against the Canadiens, and the team said he is week-to-week. He did not record a point in 9:21 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: The injury comes at a bad time from Pothier after getting back in the good graces of head coach Bruce Boudreau with a game-winning goal Saturday. He is decent a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy, but needs to be removed from lineups ASAP. Stay tuned for further developments.
News:Brian Pothier made his presence felt a soon as he got back on the ice for the Washington Capitals. After being scratched for two games, Pothier scored a power-play goal in the third period to give the Caps a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday. "I've been struggling for maybe 10 games and ended up costing the team a jersey," Pothier said. "Obviously, when you score and get a couple of points, it's a huge confidence booster." He also had an assist and finished at plus-1 in the game. He now has two goals in his last five games.
Analysis: Capitals interim head coach Bruce Boudreau was happy to see Pothier redeem himself. "He sits out two games -- he competed his rear end off," Boudreau said. "For him to get the goal on the power play is great because you need that secondary power play." Pothier will need a few more strong performances to be trusted outside of a low-end Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: D Brian Pothier was a healthy scratch for Washington for the second straight game Monday against New Jersey. He had played in the first 28 contests.
Analysis: Don't expect a lot of goals from Pothier, but he can be a decent source for assists and possibly a favorable plus/minus rating. Consider him a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy defender.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier's second goal of the season gave Washington an early lead 3:53 into the first period during Saturday's 2-1 win against the Panthers. His shot from the right point hit Tomas Vokoun's pads before bouncing over and into the net. He scored his previous goal on Oct. 20 against the Penguins.
Analysis: Pothier had quite a disappointing November with just two points -- both assists. Don't expect a lot of goals from Pothier, but he can be a decent source for assists and possibly a favorable plus/minus rating. Consider him a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy defender.
News: D Brian Pothier had an assist against Atlanta on Wednesday. Pothier also led the team with three blocked shots.
Analysis: Pothier is still only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Brian Pothier managed two assists in Wednesday's game against the Lightning and he finished with an outstanding plus-4 rating in 22:56 of ice time.
Analysis: Pothier's line score looked like one from his days in Ottawa rather than his time in Washington so far. The assists extended his points streak to three games (1 G, 3 A) and he has an impressive plus-6 overall in eight games. He is still only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Brian Pothier (upper body injury) returned to the lineup for Thursday's game at Tampa Bay. He was scoreless with two shots on goal in 20:53 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Pothier back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier (upper body injury) was unable to play Saturday against the Rangers.
Analysis: Pothier remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Brian Pothier (upper body injury) was unable to play in Thursday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Pothier remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Brian Pothier (upper body) was out of the lineup again for Tuesday's game against the Bruins.
Analysis: Pothier remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially prove his health and play in consecutive games without any lingering effects of his injury.
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier (upper body) did not play Sunday against the Islanders.
Analysis: Pothier remains day to day. It is probably best to keep him reserved for Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 5-11).
News: Capitals D Brian Pothier (upper body) did not play Saturday against the Penguins.
Analysis: Pothier remains day to day. It is probably best to keep him reserved for Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 5-11) if he is unable to suit up on Sunday against the Islanders.
News: Brian Pothier (upper body) missed another game on Thursday at Florida.
Analysis: Pothier remains day to day. Keep him reserved for Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 5-11) if he is unable to suit up on Saturday in Pittsburgh.
News: RW Matt Bradley (personal reasons) and D Brian Pothier (upper body injury) were scratched from the lineup on Tuesday at Ottawa.
Analysis: Pothier remains day to day. When he is healthy, he is only worth using as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy defenseman in leagues of 10 or more teams.
News: Capitals RW Matt Bradley (personal reasons) and D Brian Pothier (upper body injury) were scratched from the lineup on Saturday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Pothier remains a decent source of assists in all Rotoisserie formats and he is a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy defenseman in all head-to-head leagues. He is considered day-to-day.
News: Washington D Brian Pothier (flu) missed his second game this season Friday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Pothier remains a decent source of assists in all Rotoisserie formats and he is a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy defenseman in all head-to-head leagues. He is considered day-to-day.
News: Washington D Brian Pothier (flu) missed his first game this season om Saturday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Pothier remains a decent source of assists in all Rotoisserie formats and he is a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy defenseman in all head-to-head leagues. He is considered day-to-day, but should be ready to go after the All-Star break.
News: Brian Pothier's goal on Monday against the Coyotes ended a streak of 51 games without one.
Analysis: Pothier remains a decent source of assists in all Roto formats and he is a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy defenseman in all head-to-head leagues.
News: Brian Pothier has yet to register his first goal as a member of the Washington Capitals, but he has posted 16 assists with a plus-3 rating through 34 games at the Christmas break.
Analysis: Pothier remains a decent source of assists in all Roto formats and he is a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy defenseman in all head-to-head leagues.
News: Jamie Heward and Brian Pothier each picked up assists and a minus-1 rating in Monday’s game against the Senators.
Analysis: Each of the defenseman are must-starts despite playing for the Capitals. If you can handle a marginal plus/minus rating, they are decent No. 4 or 5 Fantasy options in most formats.
News: Brian Pothier entered the game leading the NHL with nine assists -- not bad for a defenseman.
Analysis: Pothier might be someone to take a flier on since he'll get so much ice time, but his plus-minus is going to be painful. Grab him as a reserve for now in 12-team leagues.
News: D Brian Pothier, the No. 5 defenseman in Ottawa, is now the leader of the Washington defense. "That's always been my goal, to be the guy who goes against the other team's top line," he says.
Analysis: Pothier might be someone to take a flier on since he'll get so much ice time, but his plus-minus is going to be painful. Grab him as a reserve for now in 12-team leagues.
News: The Washington Post reports Shaone Morrisonn and Brian Pothier will make up the team's top defensive pairing for the Capitals.
Analysis: Morrisonn and Pothier are not quite at the same level in terms of Fantasy value as most other No. 1 defensemen. Pothier's plus/minus rating will be down considerably.
News: Brian Pothier signed a four-year contract with the Washington Capitals over the weekend.
Analysis: Pothier had a breakout season in 2005-06, posting five goals and 35 points with a plus-29 rating after managing just 23 points in 105 games entering the season. While his offensive production should continues its upswing, he will take a hit in plus/minus to limit his Fantasy value.
News: Brian Pothier picked up two assists and a plus-1 rating in 35:55 of ice time in Wednesday's game at Buffalo.
Analysis: Pothier has seven points (1 G, 6 A) over the past six games. He remains a solid Fantasy defenseman in all formats.
News: Brian Pothier was scoreless in his second straight game on Sunday in Washington with a shot on goal in 15:18 of ice time.
Analysis: Pothier has gone scoreless over the past two games, but he still has seven points (3 G, 4 A) and a plus-6 rating over the past seven.
News: Brian Pothier posted two assists and a plus-3 rating with two shots on goal in 16:01 of ice time in Monday's game at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Pothier's three-game goal streak ended, but he continues his point streak. He has three goals and four assists with a plus-5 rating during his current four-game point streak. He is a great addition in most Fantasy leagues if you need help at defenseman.
News: Brian Pothier has managed just one goal, but he has 17 assists and a plus-24 rating through 51 games.
Analysis: Pothier has emerged as a useful Fantasy rearguard in all larger Roto leagues, especially if you need help in the assists and plus/minus categories.
News: Brian Pothier (food poisoning) returned to action on Saturday night at Buffalo.
Analysis: It appears safe to use him in the upcoming scoring period.
News: Brian Pothier (food poisoning) missed his second consecutive game on Thursday at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Pothier is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Brian Pothier, who missed Wednesday's game at New Jersey due to food poisoning, is doubtful for Thursday's game at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Keep Pothier reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues until he is well and can officially return.
News: Brian Pothier (concussion) was able to return for Monday's game at Atlanta. He was scoreless in 16:45 with no shots on goal.
Analysis: Despite the unimpressive performance, it appears safe to get him in the active Fantasy lineup in all daily larger leagues.
News: Brian Pothier (concussion) was out for Friday's game against the Islanders due to a concussion he suffered in Wednesday's game against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Pothier is considered day to day for now. Keep him reserved for the upcoming scoring period just to be on the safe side.
News: Brian Pothier suffered a concussion in Wednesday's game against the Hurricanes in the second period and he was unable to return.
Analysis: Pothier is considered day to day for now. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Brian Pothier was scoreless with a plus-2 rating in Monday's game at Colorado in 15:25 of ice time.
Analysis: Pothier also saw 4:40 of ice time on the power play, but remains scoreless in eight of the past nine games. Something might finally click for Pothier one day, but he should be avoided in all Fantasy leagues until he starts producing consistently.
News: Brian Pothier (concussion) had three shots on goal in over 12 minutes of ice time Friday at Buffalo.
Analysis: Pothier is not a useful player when healthy.
News: Brian Pothier (concussion) was out again on Thursday. He has missed 11 consecutive games.
Analysis: When healthy, Pothier is not worth using in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Brian Pothier (concussion) is nearing a return after being sidelined for the past nine games.
Analysis: According to the Ottawa Sun, he might play on Tuesday against the Lightning. Pothier is best used as a reserve in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Brian Pothier (concussion) missed Sunday's game against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Pothier's return date is unclear. When healthy, he has no Fantasy appeal.
News: Brian Pothier (concussion) missed his third straight game on Monday.
Analysis: Pothier is doubtful for Tuesday's game at Buffalo. He has no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Brian Pothier left Saturday's game in the second period due to a head injury.
Analysis: Pothier is considered day to day. He has no Fantasy value.
News: Pothier will be back with Ottawa in 2003-04. According to the Ottawa Sun, the team picked up the option on his contract. He shuttled between Binghamton of the AHL and Ottawa last season, netting seven points in 14 games with the Senators. He is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: The Senators recalled Pothier from Binghamton of the AHL on Monday. He is merely around to provide depth while Zdeno Chara nurses a chest injury, and is not worth adding to a Fantasy roster.
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