News: Lightning D Marek Malik (lower body) did not return to the lineup Saturday against the Thrashers. He has missed the last nine games and remains questionable heading into Tuesday against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Despite the lack of depth along the blue line due to injury, the Lightning are in no hurry to get Malik back since they have little to play for. Even when Malik is healthy, he is not much of an offensive contributor or Fantasy option. He should not be active in the upcoming scoring period as he is an injury risk.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik (lower body) did not return to the lineup Thursday against the Capitals. He has missed the last eight games and remains questionable heading into Saturday against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Despite the lack of depth along the blue line due to injury, the Lightning are in no hurry to get Malik back since they have little to play for. Even when Malik is healthy, he is not much of an offensive contributor or Fantasy option.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik (lower body) did not return to the lineup Tuesday against the Maple Leafs. He has missed the last seven games and remains questionable heading into Thursday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Despite the lack of depth along the blue line due to injury, the Lightning are in no hurry to get Malik back since they have little to play for. Even when Malik is healthy, he is not much of an offensive contributor or Fantasy option.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik (lower body) did not return to action Saturday against the Panthers. He has missed the last six games and remains questionable heading into Tuesday against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Despite the lack of depth along the blue line due to injury, the Lightning are in no hurry to get Malik back since they have little to play for. Even when Malik is healthy, he is not much of an offensive contributor or Fantasy option. Don't use him in the upcoming scoring period as he is an injury risk.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik (lower body) did not return to action Thursday against the Maple Leafs. He has missed the last five games and remains questionable heading into Saturday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Despite the lack of depth along the blue line due to injury, the Lightning are in no hurry to get Malik back since they have little to play for. Even when Malik is healthy, he is not much of an offensive contributor or Fantasy option.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik missed a fourth straight game Wednesday against the Senators due to a lower-body injury. He remains questionable for Thursday against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Malik has played just 15 games since Jan. 1 due to injury and has no points in that span. He is part of the Lightning rotation when healthy, but just not much of an offensive contributor. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik missed a third straight game Saturday against the Hurricanes due to a lower-body injury. He remains questionable for Wednesday against the Senators.
Analysis: Malik has played just 15 games since Jan. 1 due to injury and has no points in that span. He is part of the Lightning rotation when healthy, but just not much of an offensive contributor. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik missed a second straight game Friday against the Blues due to a lower-body injury. He remains questionable for Saturday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Malik has played just 15 games since Jan. 1 due to injury and has no points in that span. He is part of the Lightning rotation when healthy, but just not much of an offensive contributor. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik didn't play Tuesday against the Penguins because of a lower-body injury. He remains questionable heading into Friday against the Blues.
Analysis: Malik missed some time in February with a lower-body injury and he likely suffered a setback in some regard. Malik has had plenty of injury issues in 2008-09 and has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik returned to action on Sunday against the Bruins after missing three games with a lower body injury. He failed to record an offensive stat but was in the penalty box for two minutes for interference.
Analysis: Malik's return to the Lightning lineup hardly sent shockwaves through the NHL. Malik continues to suffer through injuries in 2008-09 but is back on the ice for now. He is more of a veteran presence for the Lightning than viable Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik missed a third straight game Friday against the Hurricanes because of a lower-body injury. He remains questionable heading into Sunday against the Bruins.
Analysis: Malik continues to suffer through injuries in 2008-09 and has dressed for just 38 games. He is more of a veteran presence for the Lightning than viable Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik did not play Thursday against the Devils because of a lower-body injury sustained Saturday against the Capitals. He remains questionable heading into Friday at Carolina.
Analysis: Malik just returned Feb. 10 from an ankle injury that kept him out nine games and it would be a real shame if he suffered a setback in that regard. The veteran defenseman hasn't been very aggressive on offense this season and has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik did not play Tuesday against the Blackhawks because of a lower-body injury sustained Saturday against the Capitals. He remains questionable heading into Thursday against the Devils.
Analysis: Malik just returned Feb. 10 from an ankle injury that kept him out nine games and it would be a real shame if he suffered a setback in that regard. The veteran defenseman hasn't been very aggressive on offense this season and has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Tampa Bay D Marek Malik left Saturday's game against the Capitals with a lower-body injury. He is questionable for the Lightning's game against the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Malik does very little in terms of offense this season, failing to score even a goal. He is not worth owning in Fantasy, so leave him on waivers.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Thrashers after missing the previous nine games with an ankle injury. Malik didn't have a point in 21:27 of ice time and finished at even. He doesn't have a point in 13 games.
Analysis: Malik still doesn't have a goal this season and his passing skills have been lacking the last two years. He doesn't have much Fantasy value at this time and remains more of a veteran presence for the Lightning.
News: The St. Pete Times reports that Lightning D Marek Malik skated Tuesday, but did not have a timetable on when he might return from a foot injury.
Analysis: Malik is a quality veteran presence along the blue line for the Lightning, but not does not produce much Fantasy-wise. Malik is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik was out of the lineup Wednesday against the Sabres with a foot injury. It was the third straight game he missed and remains questionable heading into Tuesday's game against Montreal after the All-Star break.
Analysis: Malik might not have a point in 12 games, but he has been a quality veteran presence along the blue line for the Lightning. Malik is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik was out of the lineup Monday against the Stars with a foot injury. It was the second straight game he missed and remains questionable heading into Wednesday against the Sabres.
Analysis: Malik might not have a point in 12 games, but he has been a quality veteran presence along the blue line for the Lightning. Malik is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Lightning D Marek Malik was scratched on Saturday with an unspecified lower body injury, but was seen wearing a boot on his right foot after Saturday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Malik might not have a point in 12 games, but he has been a quality veteran presence along the blue line for the Lightning. Malik is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Tampa Bay D Marek Malik returned from the flu to play in Thursday's loss to the Capitals. Malik did not register any points or penalty minutes in the game.
Analysis: The veteran defenseman hasn't provided a lot of offense for the Lightning since signing on with the team in late October and is on the ice to be a nice defensive presence. Malik is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Tampa Bay D Marek Malik didn't play Tuesday against the Canadiens because of flu-like symptoms. He remains questionable heading into Thursday's game against the Capitals.
Analysis: The veteran defenseman hasn't provided a lot of offense for the Lightning since signing on with the team in late October and is on the ice to be a nice defensive presence. Malik is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Tampa Bay D Marek Malik returned after missing two games with a lower body injury in Tuesday's loss in overtime to Philadelphia. Malk did not record any points in 16:47 on the ice.
Analysis: Malik has just two assists and no goals in 16 games since signing with Tampa Bay. He hasn't provided as much as a offensive presence as much as just being a fresh body for the Lightning. He has always been a solid defender worth about 20 points and a solid plus/minus rating. Still, Malik is just a low-end Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xhcange reports Lightning D Marek Malik missed his second consecutive game on Saturday against Colorado with a lower-body injury. Malik has not practiced or skated since suffering the injury in the third period Wednesday against the Rangers. He's listed as day-to-day.
Analysis: Malik has just two assists and no goals in 15 games since signing with Tampa Bay. He hasn't provided as much as a offensive presence as much as just being a fresh body for the Lightning. He has always been a solid defender worth about 20 points and a solid plus/minus rating. Still, Malik is just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik, injured in Wednesday's loss to the Rangers, was finally able to return to action in Saturday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche.
Analysis: Malik is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when active, so continue to ignore in most formats.
News: Lightning D Marek Malik, injured in Wednesday's loss to the Rangers, was out of the lineup with a lower-body injury during Friday's loss to the Wild.
Analysis: Malik is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when active, so continue to ignore in most formats.
News: After taking almost a week to look at him, the Lightning signed D Marek Malik to a one-year contract on Thursday. The Czech Republic native played in 42 games with the New York Rangers last season. He had two goals and 10 points.
Analysis: Malik has played in 649 career NHL games with Hartford/Carolina, Vancouver and the Rangers for a total of 33 goals and 163 points. The 33-year-old won the bronze medal with the Czech Republic at the 2006 Olympics. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when active, so continue to ignore in most formats.
News: The St. Pete Times reports that there is still no news on when or it the Lightning will sign D Marek Malik, who continues to skate with the team. "He's not in great shape," coach Barry Melrose said. "He's worked hard three days in a row, and we'll evaluate him tomorrow. But, as of now, he's not in great shape and needs more work."
Analysis: Malik will sign a contract when he is ready to play and could debut as soon as Fantasy Week 3 (Oct. 20-26). He had just 10 points in 42 games last season with the Rangers and has never really be an elite offensive defenseman. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when active.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Marek Malik remains unsigned but continues to work out with Tampa Bay, including practicing. The 33-year-old continues to get into game condition and could be signed to a contract by Monday and make his season debut against Atlanta on Tuesday.
Analysis: Malik will sign a contract when he is ready to play and could debut as soon as Fantasy Week 3 (Oct. 20-26). He had just 10 points in 42 games last season with the Rangers and has never really be an elite offensive defenseman. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when active.
News: Free agent D Marek Malik is working out with Tampa Bay and could soon be signed by the team.
Analysis: Malik will sign a contract when he is ready to play and could debut as soon as Fantasy Week 3 (Oct. 20-26). He had just 10 points in 42 games last season with the Rangers and has never really be an elite offensive defenseman. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when active.
News:Marek Malik was back in the lineup on Wednesday when the New York Rangers got back to their winning ways with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Malik played 27 shifts in 18 minutes and finished the game with a plus-3 rating.
Analysis: This was the 38th game Malik has played in this season as he was limited due to a variety of injuries and he also has been a healthy scratch due to poor performances. He has been a very disappointing Fantasy option this season and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News:Marek Malik might miss longer time than expected the Rangers said on Friday when X-rays taken Thursday have discovered a sprain near his clavicle. Although Malik has skated with the team, he was not feeling strong enough to play. It is not known at this time for how long Malik will be sidelined.
Analysis: Malik has played in just 37 games this season due to a variety of injuries and he also has been a healthy scratch due to poor performances. He has been a very disappointing Fantasy option this season and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik did not play Monday against the Sabres because of what the team termed an upper body injury. He is questionable for Friday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Malik has played in just 37 games this season due to a rash of injuries and has even been a healthy scratch due to poor performances. He has been a very disappointing Fantasy option this season and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik tallied a goal and an assist in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Panthers for his first multi-point game since the season opener. The goal snapped a 32-game streak without one for the Czech native who has sat out 15 games this season as a healthy scratch and missed 17 others due to injury.
Analysis: While Rangers fans will have been glad to see Malik's output on Sunday, his Fantasy owners aren't anywhere near ready to forgive him for such a disappointing season. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News:Marek Malik assisted on Sean Avery's second goal on Saturday for his first point since opening night when he had three assists. The Rangers beat the Sabres 5-1 at Madison Square Garden.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has played in 28 games and remains a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik sat for a sixth straight game Sunday as his team fell 3-2 in overtime to the Capitals.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has played in 27 games and remains a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik was out for the fifth straight game on Saturday when the Rangers won 2-0 at Philadelphia. Malik suffered a knee injury and facial cuts lst week. He also was involved in a fight with Sean Avery during Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has played in 27 games and remains a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik missed his fourth game in a row Thursday against Anaheim after suffering a knee injury and facial cuts a week ago. Malik also was involved in a fight with Sean Avery during Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has played in 27 games and remains a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik missed his third game in a row Tuesday against Anaheim after suffering a knee injury and facial cuts last Thursday.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has played in 27 games and remains a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik missed his second straight game Sunday at Montreal after suffering a knee injury and facial cuts Thursday.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has played in 27 games and remains a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: D Marek Malik missed the game against New Jersey after suffering a knee injury and facial cuts in New York's 4-0 win over the Flyers in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has played in 27 games and remains a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik was scratched for Sunday's game against Boston after taking two of New York's eight penalties Saturday.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has been limited to 16 games and needs some sort of spark to get going. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik returned to the lineup Saturday after being a healthy scratch for three games. Malik played 20:53 minutes.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has been limited to 16 games and needs some sort of spark to get going. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: The Rangers suited up Marek Malik on Sunday against the Senators after he missed three games with the flu and six of the previous seven. He had been a healthy scratch for three games. Malik failed to record a point in 16:03 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has been limited to 16 games and needs some sort of spark to get going. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik missed a third straight game because of the flu Friday against the Avalanche. He has now missed six of the last seven games. He has been a healthy scratch for three games.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has been limited to 15 games and needs some sort of spark to get going. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik missed a second straight game because of the flu Thursday against the Wild. He has now missed five of the last six games. He has been a healthy scratch for three games.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has been limited to 15 games and needs some sort of spark to get going. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Rangers D Marek Malik was scratched for the fourth time in five games Tuesday against the Penguins, but Rangers coach Tom Renney said the veteran was suffering from the flu that also kept LW Marcel Hossa out a second straight game.
Analysis: Malik's season has been marred by injuries, illness and inconsistency. He has been limited to 15 games and needs some sort of spark to get going. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: D Marek Malik returned to the lineup Sunday after being a healthy scratch for three straight games.
Analysis: Malik is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when he's active. He has just three assists in 14 games this season.
News: D Marek Malik was a healthy scratch for the third straight game Wednesday at Washington.
Analysis: Malik is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when he's active. He has just three assists in 14 games this season.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: D Marek Malik was a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game Sunday against the Devils. Rangers coach Tom Renney decided to stick with Marc Staal in Malik's long-time slot as Michal Rozsival's defensive partner.
Analysis: Malik is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when he's active. He has just three assists in 14 games this season.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik returned from a back injury on Saturday against the Senators. Malik last played on Nov. 1 before taking the ice Saturday. He failed to record a point, but finished at plus-1 in 18 minutes of ice time.
Analysis: It's great to see Malik back on the ice and great to see the Rangers not babying him by playing him for 18 minutes. Barring any setbacks, he might be on the ice to stay. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik (back) was held out of action for the eighth straight game Saturday against the Penguins. He has not played since Nov. 1.
Analysis: The Rangers have not given any hints as to when Malik might return, so he remains a day to day candidate. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik (back) did not return to action Thursday against the Flyers. He has now missed his last seven games.
Analysis: The Rangers have not given any hints as to when Malik might return, so he remains a day to day candidate. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik (back) did not return to action Wednesday against the Devils. He has now missed his last six games.
Analysis: Malik is pretty much on par with what is expected of him points-wise and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik (back) did not return to action Saturday against the Maple Leafs. He has now missed his last five games.
Analysis: Malik is pretty much on par with what is expected of him points-wise and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik (back) did not return to action Thursday against the Penguins. He has now missed his last four games.
Analysis: Malik is pretty much on par with what is expected of him points-wise and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: In the absence of the injured Marek Malik (back spasms), rookie Marc Staal has paired with Michal Rozsival the last two games, hiking his ice time from approximately 13 minutes per game to 22. Malik will miss his third straight Tuesday night at the Islanders before possibly returning to face Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Analysis: Malik is pretty much on par with what is expected of him points-wise and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik missed Saturday's game against the Devils because of back spasms.
Analysis: Malik came into Saturday's game with three assists in 11 contests. He is pretty much on par with what is expected of him points-wise and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. Consider him an injury-risk start for Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 5-11).
News: According to the N.Y. Post, Rangers D Marek Malik is doubtful with a back injury for Saturday's game against the Devils.
Analysis: Malik comes into Saturday's game with three assists in 11 contests. He is pretty much on par with what is expected of him points-wise and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Often-booed defenseman Marek Malik assisted on three of the four final-period tallies for the Rangers, as the home team won against the Panthers in Thursday's NHL opener. Malik finished with a plus-3 rating.
Analysis: Malik is a solid Fantasy option in deeper leagues and Rotisserie formats for help in the plus/minus category. The Rangers will be back in action on Saturday at Ottawa.
News: Marek Malik had an assist and a shot on goal in 20:45 of ice time in Tuesday's game at Montreal.
Analysis: Malik has managed three assists with a plus-5 rating over the past six games. He remains a decent play in most larger Fantasy leagues and Rotisserie help in the plus/minus category.
News: Ds Dan Girardi, Marek Malik and Michal Rozsival each picked up an assist in Monday's game against the Penguins.
Analysis: Malik remains a solid No. 4 or 5 Fantasy defenseman in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) was able to return for Thursday's game against the Devils. He picked up an assist with three shots on goal in 21:59 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Malik back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) missed his second consecutive game on Tuesday at New Jersey.
Analysis: Malik remains day to day. He is questionable for the second half of the home-and-home on Thursday back at MSG.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) was unable to play in Sunday's game against the Blackhawks.
Analysis: Malik might have aggravated the shoulder injury which forced him to injured reserve earlier in the month. Keep him reserved in Fantasy Week 21 (Feb. 19-25).
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist left Saturday's game following the second period after a hard shot struck him in the left shoulder and sent him to the ice writhing in pain. New York defenseman Marik Malik also was knocked out of the game, favoring his shoulder, after absorbing a check from Flyers forward Simon Gagne.
Analysis: Malik just returned from a shoulder injury a week ago and it looks as though he might be back on the shelf again. He has been injured on and off this season. When healthy, he is best used as a low-end Fantasy option. He is listed as day to day.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) was back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Lightning. He was a rather surprise addition to the lineup, as he went scoreless with a plus-2 rating in 17:21 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Malik back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues, especially in Roto formats which reward plus/minus rating.
News: The New York Rangers have placed Marek Malik on injured reserve due to a strained shoulder and recalled Bryce Lampman from Hartford of the AHL to take his roster spot.
Analysis: Malik was dinged up in Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs. The Rangers will miss his 11 assists and stellar plus-18 rating. There is no timetable for his return.
News: Marek Malik has yet to score a goal this season, although he has 11 assists and a team-leading plus-16 rating through 40 games at the All-Star break.
Analysis: Malik is not a great offensive threat, but he can help Fantasy owners in Roto leagues in the plus/minus category.
News: Marek Malik (groin) was back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Flyers after missing six games. He was scoreless with a plus-3 rating in 20:46 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Malik back into the active lineup in all larger leagues for Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 8-14).
News: Marek Malik (groin) missed another game on Tuesday in New Jersey.
Analysis: Malik remains day to day. When healthy, he is only worth using in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik (groin) missed his sixth straight game on Saturday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Keep Malik reserved in all Fantasy leagues while he is out with injury.
News: Marek Malik (groin) missed his fourth consecutive game on Tuesday at N.Y. Islanders.
Analysis: Malik remains day to day. He is questionable for Friday's game at Ottawa.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik (groin) missed his third straight game on Saturday against the Lightning.
Analysis: Malik remains day to day. When healthy, Malik is only helpful in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News: Rangers D Marek Malik sat out his second straight game with a groin strain on Thursday. He skated Thursday morning and hopes to play Saturday night at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Malik remains day to day and is questionable for Saturday's game in Tampa Bay. When healthy, Malik is only helpful in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes.
News: The New York Post reports Marek Malik (knee) missed practice on Wednesday and has been ruled OUT for Thursday's game at Florida.
Analysis: Malik remains day to day and is questionable for Saturday's game in Tampa Bay. With Thursday's game, he will miss his second straight start.
News: The Rangers were without C Matt Cullen (knee), C Michael Nylander (flu) and D Marek Malik (groin) for Tuesday's game against the Islanders.
Analysis: Malik remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health in consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Marek Malik left Sunday's game against the Devils in the first period due to a groin injury. He was unable to return.
Analysis: Malik has just eight points (all assists) in 32 games this season. Keep him reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 18-24) just as a precaution if you have healthier options.
News: Marek Malik has gone scoreless in eight straight games dating back to Oct. 28. He has just three assists and a plus-5 rating in 17 games this season.
Analysis: Avoid Malik in all but the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: D Marek Malik returned to the lineup Wednesday from what either was a healthy scratch or the result of oral surgery Saturday.
Analysis: Reflective of Malik's struggles so far, he was paired with Aaron Ward, the defenseman to whom his coach entrusts whoever is having problems. Malik is not necessarily a useful option in Head-to-Head leagues, but he is an outstanding player in Rotisserie formats for help in the plus/minus rating category.
News: After getting toasted on Nashville's second goal, struggling D Marek Malik was booed every time he carried the puck over the game's final 30 minutes. Asked if he heard the booing, Malik replied: "A little bit." Asked if he thought he deserved it, he said: "Well, it's their opinion."
Analysis: Malik is not necessarily a useful option in Head-to-Head leagues, but he is an outstanding player in Rotisserie formats for help in the plus/minus rating category.
News: Marek Malik and Michal Rozsival were scoreless with a minus-2 in Tuesday's game against the Flyers. Rozsival had a team-high 29:01 of ice time.
Analysis: Malik and Rozsival are not necessarily useful options in head-to-head leagues, but they are outstanding players in Roto formats for help in the plus/minus rating category.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) was able to play in Thursday's game against the Capitals.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Malik back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) was unable to play in Tuesday's at Carolina, missing his fifth straight game.
Analysis: Malik remains day to day, but should be kept reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) missed his fourth consecutive game on Sunday against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Malik remains day to day. Keep him reserved for the upcoming scoring period until he is able to officially return and prove his health.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) was unable to play Saturday vs. Montreal. He remains day-to-day.
Analysis: Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) missed his second straight game on Wednesday at Atlanta, as Thomas Pock played in his absence and scored a goal.
Analysis: Malik is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Marek Malik (shoulder) was out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Malik is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Marek Malik suffered a shoulder injury in the first period of Saturday's game at New Jersey and he was unable to return.
Analysis: Malik is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Marek Malik was scoreless two shots on goal and a minor penalty in Sunday's game against Team Italia in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin.
Analysis: Malik has been a decent Fantasy option in all larger leagues this season, posting two goals and 12 assists through 57 games. He is most valuable to Fantasy owners due to his fantastic plus-22 rating.
News: Marek Malik scored a goal and he had a plus-2 rating in 18:23 of ice time in Wednesday's game against the Senators.
Analysis: Malik ended a 28-game goal drought with the marker against Dominik Hasek of all people. Despite the score, he remains useful only in the largest of formats right now.
News: Malik picked up an assist in Monday's game at Columbus along with a plus-1 rating in 24:26 of ice time.
Analysis: Malik entered Monday's game with just two assists in the past 13 games, so his value to his real team is more than that to Fantasy owners.
News: Marek Malik was scoreless in Tuesday's game against the Devils with a minus-1 rating and one shot on goal in 19:51 of ice time, his third straight game without a point.
Analysis: Malik has just four points (1 G, 3 A) and a plus-6 rating over his past 21 games. Despite the decent plus/minus numbers, he does not score enough to warrant any Fantasy consideration in most leagues.
News: Malik missed Monday's game with the Avalanche due to a sore back.
Analysis: Malik is considered day to day. When healthy, he is not a useful Fantasy player.
News: The Vancouver Canucks acquired Malik from the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. He was traded with Darren Langdon for Jan Hlavac and Harold Druken. Malik will be paired with Ed Jovanovski, filling the important role vacated by the departure of Scott Lachance during the offseason. While Malik doesn't warrant much Fantasy attention, his move to Vancouver might bring up the performance of Jovanovski and goaltender Dan Cloutier.
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News: Malik was a healthy scratch from Wednesday's season opener against the Rangers but has apparently recovered from a calf injury. He has no Fantasy value.
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News: Malik (calf) missed Saturday's preseason game but should be able to play in Wednesday's season opener, according to The News and Observer. He still has minimal Fantasy value and should be reserved for the first week.
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