Former Sharks and Hurricanes Defenseman Wallin Likely To Retire
News:Niclas Wallin is likely to retire, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis:Niclas Wallin suffered four concussions last season while playing in Sweden and is awaiting an MRI result before deciding his future. However, the 37-year-old has been advised by doctors to hang up the skates. During his 10 years in the NHL, Wallin totaled 79 points, but the defenseman will be most remembered for winning the Stanley Cup while playing for Carolina in 2006.
News: Wallin intends on leaving the Sharks and the NHL to play in his home country of Sweden next season, CSNBayArea.com reports.
Analysis: Wallin reportedly signed a deal and is set to captain Lulea of the Swedish Elite League. The defender's NHL career was split between the Hurricanes and most recently, the Sharks, over the span of a decade. While he never topped 10 points in any given season with either of the aforementioned clubs, the shutdown defenseman was a member of Carolina's championship team in 2006.
News: Wallin was on the ice for all four goals that the Red Wings scored in Sunday's Game 5, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: The pitiful performance caused Wallin to have a minus-3 rating in the game. If the Sharks wish to avoid another playoff collapse, it will be up to veterans like Wallin to play tighter defense in front of goalie Antti Niemi.
News: Wallin lit the lamp Sunday in Game 2, helping the Sharks to a 2-1 win, and 2-0 series advantage over Detroit.
Analysis: The Swedish defender was able to thread the puck through traffic and behind Detroit's Jimmy Howard for a rare score. He has extensive postseason experience (including a Stanley Cup win with Carolina in 2006), which figures to help the Sharks as they look to take full control of the series.
News: Wallin returned to the ice against the Kings on Thursday night after missing three games with an upper-body injury.
Analysis: Wallin logged 17-plus minutes of ice time in his return, some of them served on the penalty kill. He did not hit the stat sheet otherwise.
News: Wallin, who was checked head-first into the boards last Tuesday, was at practice Monday, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Consider Wallin day-to-day heading into Wednesday's game against the Flames.
News: Wallin (upper body) missed Saturday's game against the Blues, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Wallin, who was checked headfirst into the boards Tuesday night in Dallas, is making progress though and is considered day-to-day.
News: Wallin (upper body) is doubtful for Saturday's contest against the Blues, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Wallin was checked headfirst into the boards against the Stars on Tuesday, from which he apparently is still recovering.
News: Wallin (upper body) won't play against Minnesota on Thursday, CSN Bay Area's Brodie Brazil reports.
Analysis: Wallin is considered day-to-day, so his absence might be a brief one. Consider him questionable for Saturday's game against St. Louis.
News: Wallin left Tuesday's game after crashing headfirst into the boards following a hit from Stars forward Jamie Langenbrunner in the second period, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: We'll update Wallin's status once we learn more details about this apparent injury, but for what it's worth, the defender reportedly was unable to return to the ice after the hit. Since he has a minus-4 rating with only seven points in 66 games, we don't expect this news to affect many fantasy owners.
News: Wallin blasted a slap shot for a score in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.
Analysis: Wallin, a defensive specialist, now has three goals this season, one shy of a career high.
News: Wallin saw 11:19 of ice time and lit the lamp in his return from a leg injury Monday, in a 5-2 win over Detroit.
Analysis: Best viewed as a defensive specialist, Wallin has two goals for his only points in 21 games.
News: Wallin should be ready to return from a leg injury Monday in Detroit, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: As a blueliner without offensive upside, Wallin's looming return won't have fantasy owners rushing to adjust their lineups.
Sharks' Wallin Skates Friday, Not Yet Ready to Return
News: Wallin (leg) skated Friday, but is not as close to a return as fellow defenseman Jason Demers, who could come back as soon as Saturday, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Wallin provides defensive depth for the Sharks, but is way off the map from a fantasy hockey standpoint.
News: Wallin (leg) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Red Wings, CSN's Brodie Brazil reports.
Analysis: Wallin's absence will not do Antero Niittymaki any favors, but most fantasy owners will not notice his absence. Consider Wallin day-to-day.
News: Wallin left Saturday's game early in the first period after an awkward collision with Sam Gagner along the end boards. He couldn't put weight on his left leg.
Analysis: The Sharks requested a wheelchair so they could get him to the Oilers' medical center at Rexall Place, according to an update from CBC's Hockey Night in Canada broadcasters. His fantasy value isn't strong but he's an absolute rock on the blue line for the Sharks, a team that has struggled on the blue line. His loss would be potentially devastating to the Sharks and in particular, the teal's goalies.
News: Wallin (undisclosed) returned to action Saturday night against the Blue Jackets. The left-shooting defenseman saw 13:51 of ice time in the 3-0 loss.
Analysis: Wallin missed two games with the mystery ailment. He's a decent source of hits and an important member of the team's penalty kill, but not someone to follow in fantasy leagues as he lacks skill on offense.
News: Wallin (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup Thursday against Dallas, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Between this injury and a lack of upside with the disc, Wallin is safe to overlook in all fantasy leagues.
News: Wallin will not play in Wednesday's game against the Avalanche, CSN's Brodie Brazil reports.
Analysis: Wallin took a "maintenance day" Tuesday but was still expected to play Wednesday. However, it looks like he may be dealing with more than just simple bumps and bruises. Consider Wallin day-to-day for the time being.
News: Wallin potted a goal in the Sharks' 5-2 win over Anaheim on Saturday. It was his first goal of the season.
Analysis: Better known for his shutdown work on Team Teal's blue line, Wallin has just 19 goals in 549 career games. Obviously those totals don't cut it in the number-hungry world of fantasy hockey.
News: Wallin, who has gone pointless in three games, will face the Hurricanes, his former team, on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Wallin won the coveted Stanley Cup trophy with Carolina in 2006. Based on his appearing in every Sharks game to date, Wallin seems to be holding up well following offseason ankle surgery. Still, he's a non-scorer who doesn't have a second of ice time on the man advantage. Avoid Wallin in fantasy pools.
News: Wallin skated for the first time since May on Saturday, after an infection following ankle surgery in July hampered his recovery, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Wallin still isn't up to full speed, but it's a good sign that he's back skating. His production warrants zero fantasy consideration, however.
News: Sharks D Niclas Wallin was back in the lineup for Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Red Wings on Saturday. He missed nine games after being injured during Game 1 of the Conference quarterfinals. Wallin finished at even with two hits in 17 shifts.
Analysis: Wallin totaled only seven points -- all assists -- in 70 games between San Jose and Carolina. Wallin is headed for free agency after the season, but wherever he lands he won't be a recommended Fantasy option as a defensive stopper heading into 2010-11.
News: Sharks D Niclas Wallin was scratched from Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Red Wings with an undisclosed injury. He played in only one game during the first round against Colorado.
Analysis: San Jose picked up Wallin late in the year for his defensive presence. He totaled only seven points -- all assists -- in 70 games between San Jose and Carolina. Wallin is headed for free agency after the season, but wherever he lands he won't be a recommended Fantasy option as a defensive stopper.
News: The Sharks announced on Sunday the acquisition of defenseman Niclas Wallin and a fifth-round pick in the 2010 NHL draft in exchange for a second-round pick in 2010. "Niclas is a playoff-hardened, veteran player with lots of postseason experience and a Stanley Cup ring," Sharks GM Doug Wilson said. "Good, solid character players are hard to come by and we think he will complement our existing group very well. He has a history of playing his best when the games mean the most."
Analysis: It was just announced Friday that Wallin blocked a deal to San Jose, but something must have changed over the weekend. He won a Stanley Cup with Carolina in 2006 and will bring a great defensive presence to San Jose. Wallin is a stay-at-home defenseman, who has never surpassed 10 points in his previous eight seasons and has just five this campaign. He still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin will not be traded to San Jose. "There is no trade," Carolina GM Jim Rutherford said late Friday afternoon. Rutherford said Thursday he expected the deal to be completed within 24 hours and talked of getting a "good young asset" in return. But Wallin did not waive the no-trade clause in his contract, Rutherford said.
Analysis: Wallin would have had the chance to play for a Stanley Cup contender had he expected the trade, but it is clear he didn't like the conditions of the deal. Wallin is a stay-at-home defenseman, who has never surpassed 10 points in his previous eight seasons and has just five this campaign. Even if he is traded later in the year, his Fantasy appeal won't change. Ignore him in Fantasy.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that there is a deal in place for the Hurricanes to trade away D Niclas Wallin.
Analysis: Wallin is a stay-at-home defenseman who has never surpassed 10 points in his previous eight seasons and has just five this campaign. Continue to ignore him in all formats, no matter where he ends up.
News: Carolina D Niclas Wallin (upper body) missed eight straight games for the Hurricanes but was able to finally return on Wednesday night against the Canadiens.
Analysis: The Hurricanes were the only people missing Wallin as he's owned in zero Fantasy leagues. The veteran blueliner has marginal Fantasy appeal, at best, because he doesn't produce a lot of offense.
News: Carolina D Niclas Wallin (upper body) was a scratch on Monday against the Rangers. He has now missed eight straight games.
Analysis: There is still no telling when Wallin might return to the lineup, but the only folks really paying close attention are the Hurricanes. Wallin is going to contribute more at the defensive end when healthy. He has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin sat out a seventh straight game Saturday vs. Florida.
Analysis: There is still no telling when Wallin might return to the lineup, but the only folks really paying close attention are the Hurricanes. Wallin is going to contribute more at the defensive end when healthy. He has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin (upper body) did not return to action on Friday against the Panthers. He has missed the last six games and remains questionable for Saturday's rematch with Florida.
Analysis: There is still no telling when Wallin might return to the lineup, but the only folks really paying close attention are the Hurricanes. Wallin is going to contribute more at the defensive end when healthy. He has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin (upper body) did not return to action on Wednesday against the Stars. He has missed the last five games and remains day to day.
Analysis: The only people really missing Wallin are the Hurricanes since the veteran blueliner doesn't provide a lot of offense when healthy. He is in the final year of his contract, so he will be extra motivated for a big season. Still, Wallin is going to contribute more at the defensive end when healthy. He has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin hasn't played since Dec. 5 against Vancouver because of an upper body injury. He's listed as day-to-day and has missed four games.
Analysis: The only people really missing Wallin are the Hurricanes since the veteran blueliner doesn't provide a lot of offense when healthy. He is in the final year of his contract, so he will be extra motivated for a big season. Still, Wallin is going to contribute more at the defensive end when healthy. He has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Niclas Wallin was a consistent player in the defensive zone during the playoffs for the Hurricanes, something that might have gone underappreciated. But given how the Hurricanes were exploited by Pittsburgh, Wallin's value could be on the upswing even though he doesn't offer much at the offensive end. Wallin has reportedly exercised a no-trade clause in the past and certainly the organization needs to figure out his flexibility on that issue as they go forward in piecing together next season's roster.
Analysis: Wallin is entering the final year of his contract, so he will be extra motivated for a big season. Still, we don't expect to see the 8-year veteran among the top scorers in the NHL. He reached 10 points in 64 games last season, the fourth time he has made it to that offensive plateau in his career. Walling isn't going to have much Fantasy appeal Draft Day. He is far more important to the Hurricanes' cause than Fantasy owners.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin failed to record a point and finished at even in 14:33 of ice time Monday against the Panthers. He has one goal and no assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Wallin has just one points since Dec. 1 after opening the season with nine points in 25 games. Injuries have really slowed down his season and Wallin is back to being just a marginal offensive contributor. If you haven't already, consider cutting bait with Wallin in Fantasy.
News: Carolina D Niclas Wallin was able to come off the IR on Saturday against the Coyotes and played 15 minutes in the game. He had been out since Jan. 20 with the ankle injury and ended up with an even plus-minus rating on the night.
Analysis: Wallin didn't have a high ankle sprain according to the team but still put him on IR anyways which shows you how valuable he is in Fantasy. Leave him on waivers.
News: According to NHL.com, The Hurricanes called up defenseman Bryan Rodney from the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League, officials said Thursday. To make room for Rodney on the roster, defenseman Niclas Wallin has been placed on IR.
Analysis: The team had said Wallin didn't have a high-ankle sprain but have now put him on the IR anyways. It doesn't make much of a difference in Fantasy play as Wallin is at best a low-end option to begin with.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin was unable to play Tuesday against the Rangers because of an ankle injury suffered a week earlier against the Penguins. It was the first game he missed and remains questionable heading into Thursday against the Lightning.
Analysis: Wallin couldn't get healthy over the All-Star break, but Carolina has said he doesn't have a high-ankle sprain. Wallin has missed time this season due to injury and has slowed down dramatically offensively after posting nine points in the first two months. He doesn't have a point in his last 11 games and has low-end Fantasy value when healthy.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin does not have another high ankle sprain, but he won't play Tuesday against the Rangers.
Analysis: Wallin has missed a bunch of time for the Hurricanes already and recently returned from a leg injury. He's not recommended in anything but the deepest of Fantasy leagues anyway.
News: Carolina D Niclas Wallin left Tuesday's game against the Penguins during the second period due to a lower body injury. He did not return to the game. Wallin recorded no points in the game.
Analysis: Wallin has missed a bunch of time for the Hurricanes already and recently returned from a leg injury. He's not recommended in anything but the deepest of Fantasy leagues anyway.
News: Carolina D Niclas Wallin returned to action on Saturday at Tampa Bay after missing 12 games with a leg injury. He was on the ice for more than 11 minutes but failed to even take a shot.
Analysis: Wallin was not supposed to be out of action for this long, so his return is a welcome to sign in Carolina. In Fantasy however, it doesn't make much of a difference as he is a low-end option in the first place.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin (leg) was scratched again Friday against the Blues with a leg injury. He has missed the last 12 games and remains questionable heading into Saturday against the Lightning.
Analysis: Wallin is expected back shortly from an injury that wasn't initially thought to be this serious. Wallin remains just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Carolina D Niclas Wallin remained sidelined Wednesday against the Thrashers with a leg injury and remains questionable for Friday's game against the Blues.
Analysis: Wallin's games missed streak is now at double digits as owners wait for him to return. However, he should be left on waivers until he gets back.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin missed yet another game with a leg injury that has now kept him out of 10 games in a row. He is still questionable for Wednesday against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Wallin's games missed streak is now at double digits as owners wait for him to return. However, he should be left on waivers until he gets back.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin missed his ninth straight game Friday with a leg injury.
Analysis: Wallin was surprisingly solid for the Hurricanes before getting hurt, but his success is not expected to last. Leave him on waivers for now, especially since he's hurt.
News: Carolina D Niclas Wallin sat out his eighth straight game with a leg injury Tuesday against the Wild. He is listed as questionable for Dec. 26 at Atlanta.
Analysis: Wallin was surprisingly solid for the Hurricanes before getting hurt, but his success is not expected to last. Leave him on waivers for now, especially since he's hurt.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin was unavailable Sunday against the Canadiens with a leg injury. He has now missed seven games with this injury.
Analysis: Wallin was surprisingly solid for the Hurricanes before getting hurt, but his success is not expected to last. Leave him on waivers for now, especially since he's hurt.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin was unavailable Saturday against the Bruins with a leg injury he sustained a week ago against the Capitals. He is questionable for Sunday's game at Montreal.
Analysis: Wallin was surprisingly solid for the Hurricanes before getting hurt, but his success is not expected to last. Leave him on waivers for now, especially since he's hurt.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin was unavailable Thursday against the Panthers due to a leg injury he sustained a week ago against the Capitals. He is questionable heading into Saturday at Boston.
Analysis: Wallin has been better than expected for the Hurricanes this season. However, his success is not expected to last and he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin did not play Tuesday against the Canadiens because of a leg injury sustained a week ago against the Capitals. He remains questionable heading into Thursday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Wallin has been a surprising offensive weapon in 2008-09 for the Hurricanes, but we don't expect it to last and he still has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin did not play Saturday against the Rangers because of a leg injury sustained a week ago against the Capitals. He remains questionable heading into Tuesday against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Wallin has been a surprising offensive weapon in 2008-09 for the Hurricanes, but we don't expect it to last and he still has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin did not play Thursday against the Flyers because of a leg injury sustained Saturday against the Capitals. He remains questionable heading into Saturday against the Rangers.
Analysis: Wallin has been a surprising offensive weapon in 2008-09 for the Hurricanes, but we don't expect it to last and he still has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin did not play Sunday against the Capitals because of a leg injury sustained Saturday against the Capitals. He remains questionable heading into Thursday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Wallin has been a surprising offensive weapon in 2008-09 for the Hurricanes, but we don't expect it to last and he still has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Carolina D Niclas Wallin left in the third period due to a leg injury. Head Coach Paul Maurice doesn't expect Wallin to play Sunday at home against Washington.
Analysis: Wallin has never managed more than 10 points in a season, but he is well on his way to shattering that in 2008-09. He has been great for Carolina to begin the season, but for a player that has never been a top offensive contributor, it's hard to imagine him keeping up a torrid pace. Wallin still has marginal Fantasy appeal and should certainly be benched with the new injury.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin registered an assist Sunday against the Lightning, giving him eight points this season. That was his total in 66 games last season.
Analysis: Wallin has never managed more than 10 points in a season, but he is well on his way to shattering that in 2008-09. He has been great for Carolina to begin the season, but for a player that has never been a top offensive contributor, it's hard to imagine him keeping up a torrid pace. Wallin still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Carolina defeated Toronto in overtime on Tuesday thanks to D Niclas Wallin. Wallin took assists from Tuomo Ruutu and Sergei Samsonov in overtime for his first goal of the season as he beat Vesa Toskala for the 5-4 win.
Analysis: Wallin's first goal was a huge one on Tuesday. He's now got seven points on the season with points in two straight games for Carolina. Wallin has averaged only 7.7 points in his first seven NHL seasons, so we're not exactly sure where this point surge is coming from. Don't expect it to last and continue to ignore Wallin in all Fantasy formats.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin grabbed two assists for a second straight game in Sunday's win over the Ducks.
Analysis: Wallin has averaged only 7.7 points in his first seven NHL seasons, so we're not exactly sure where this point surge is coming from. Don't expect it to last and continue to ignore Wallin in all Fantasy formats.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin (head) was able to play in Sunday's preseason finale against the Predators. He didn't have a point in 20:08 of ice time, but finished at plus-1 and took two minor penalties.
Analysis: There have been some rumors that Wallin is on the trading block, but the Hurricanes will have a harder time moving Wallin since he has the no-trade clause. The veteran defenseman had just eight points (two goals) in 66 games last season. He has never managed more than 10 points in his first seven campaigns. He is not really a viable Fantasy defenseman, no matter where he plays.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Carolina Hurricanes could be in the market for a trade that would unload some salary. They did such efficient work in restoring some depth on defense during the early stages of July that they might have overdone it. They had no choice but to act quickly or otherwise risk going into training camp understaffed on defense. But filling those slots, they might have created another issue for concern. Their roster includes players with combined salaries closing in on $50 million, putting them about $5 million above the preferred budgeted amount for owner Peter Karmanos. The most popular names to surface as possible trade bait on defense are Frantisek Kaberle, who has been ordinary since the 2006 championship season, and veteran Niclas Wallin, who reportedly exercised a no-trade clause last year.
Analysis: The Hurricanes will have a harder time moving Wallin since he has the no-trade clause. The veteran defenseman had just eight points (two goals) in 66 games last season. He has never managed more than 10 points in his first seven campaigns. He is not really a viable Fantasy defenseman, no matter where he plays.
News: Carolina defensemen Mike Commodore and Niclas Wallin scored in the third period, and Cory Stillman netted the power-play winner in overtime for the Hurricanes, who earned a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday. Wallin scored when he let the puck go from the right point, sending a drive between the legs of Islanders forward Trent Hunter and past Rick DiPietro, who was screened in front by Carolina captain Rod Brind'Amour with 4:40 left in regulation. It was his second goal of the season and first since Dec. 15.
Analysis: Wallin has never managed more than 10 points in a season. He has battled a shoulder injury for most of the season, and while he plays about 18 minutes per game, he is far more valuable to the Hurricanes than Fantasy owners. Treat him as a Fantasy reserve.
News: Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin made his return to the lineup Thursday in the 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Wallin had two shots on goal and played 17:31 minutes.
Analysis: Wallin, who has been bothered by a shoulder injury most of the season, has one goal and five assists with a minus-10 rating in 34 games. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when in the lineup.
News: Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin, the latest illness victim, did not play Thursday night against Ottawa.
Analysis: Wallin isn't expected to miss a lot of time, but his absence will be felt more by the Hurricanes than Fantasy owners. Wallin, who has been bothered by a shoulder injury most of the season, has one goal and five assists with a minus-8 rating in 33 games. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin, the latest illness victim, is staying home from Tuesday night's game at Toronto.
Analysis: Wallin isn't expected to miss a lot of time, but his absence will be felt more by the Hurricanes than Fantasy owners. Wallin, who has been bothered by a shoulder injury most of the season, has one goal and five assists with a minus-8 rating in 33 games. He is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Back in action from a leg injury, D Niclas Wallin gets an assist on Eric Staal's goal which led to Carolina's 1-0 win at Boston on Tuesday. Wallin has missed 15 games this season due to leg and shoulder injuries.
Analysis: Wallin has been bothered by shoulder problems all season and even missed a seven-game stretch earlier in the year because he needed minor surgery. Wallin is not much of a Fantasy asset when healthy and is merely a low-end option.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin missed his second straight game because of a leg injury Friday against the Thrashers. He has now missed 13 games this season due to injury and might miss a week of action, according to The Sports Xchange.
Analysis: Wallin has been bothered by shoulder problems all season and even missed a seven-game stretch earlier in the year because he needed minor surgery. Wallin is not much of a Fantasy asset when healthy and is merely a low-end option.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin scored a goal and tallied an assist during Saturday's game against the Flyers. It was his first points since returning to the lineup Dec. 8 against missing a few games with a shoulder injury. He also finished at plus-2 and spent two minutes in the penalty box for hooking.
Analysis: Wallin has been bothered by shoulder problems all season and even missed a seven-game stretch earlier in the year because he needed minor surgery. Wallin is not much of a Fantasy asset when healthy and is merely a low-end option.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin returned to the lineup Saturday against the Canadiens after missing two games with a shoulder injury. He failed to record a point in 15:57 of ice time, but finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Wallin has been bothered by shoulder problems all season and even missed a seven-game stretch earlier in the year because he needed minor surgery. Wallin is not much of a Fantasy asset when healthy and is merely a low-end option.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin missed a second straight game with a shoulder injury Thursday against the Lightning, but the team said he could be back in the lineup soon.
Analysis: Wallin has been bothered by shoulder problems all season and even missed a seven-game stretch earlier in the year because he needed minor surgery. Wallin is not much of a Fantasy asset when healthy and is merely a low-end option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin was back in the lineup Saturday against the Panthers. That came after he missed seven games because of minor shoulder surgery. With Wallin's return, Dennis Seidenberg was scratched from the lineup. Wallin played more than 18 minutes in his return, but did not record a point.
Analysis: Wallin was expected to miss a month after surgery, but returned nearly two weeks earlier. He has a career total of 14 goals, 33 assists and 281 penalty minutes in 351 regular-season games, all with Carolina. He is merely a low-end Fantasy reserve when healthy.
News: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin was expected to be sidelined about a month because of a right shoulder injury that will require surgery. The team said Friday that Wallin will have the operation Saturday. Wallin returned to action Wednesday night at Florida after missing two games with a groin injury.
Analysis: Wallin injured his shoulder during training camp, but for the most part has been able to play through it. Team spokesman Kyle Hanlin said Friday that Wallin was still having problems with the groin injury, so the Hurricanes decided it was a good time for him to sit out for the surgery. Wallin has one assist and 12 penalty minutes in 11 games this season. He has a career total of 14 goals, 33 assists and 281 penalty minutes in 351 regular-season games, all with Carolina. He is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues, as he has far more value to his real team than to Fantasy owners.
News: Carolina defenseman Niclas Wallin, who missed two games because of a groin injury, returned to the lineup at Florida Wednesday.
Analysis: Wallin has just 47 points in 350 career games. He is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues, as he has far more value to his real team than to Fantasy owners.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin (groin) did not return to action Saturday against the Islanders. He has now missed the last two games after having played in Carolina's first 10 games. He managed one assist and a plus-2 rating in that span.
Analysis: Wallin has just 47 points in 350 career games. Wallin is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues, as he has far more value to his real team than to Fantasy owners. He is day to day.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin took the night off Friday against the Canadiens with a groin injury. He had played in Carolina's first 10 games and managed one assist and a plus-2 rating.
Analysis: Wallin has just 47 points in 350 career games. Wallin is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues, as he has far more value to his real team than to Fantasy owners. He is day to day.
News: D Niclas Wallin picked up an assist on Carolina's first goal against Buffalo Wednesday. It was his first point of the season.
Analysis: Wallin is not a recommended option in most leagues, as he has far more value to his real team than to Fantasy owners.
News: Niclas Wallin (lower body injury) returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs. He was scoreless with a plus-1 rating in 12:29 of ice time.
Analysis: Wallin is not a recommended option in most leagues, as he has far more value to his real team than to Fantasy owners.
News: Carolina D Niklas Wallin (lower body injury) missed Saturday's game against the Capitals.
Analysis: Wallin has managed just six points in 37 games this season. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin (lower body) did not play Friday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Wallin has managed just six points in 37 games this season. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports Niclas Wallin was sidelined for Saturday's game against the Lightning due to a lower body injury.
Analysis: Wallin has managed just six points in 37 games this season. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Carolina lost defenseman Niclas Wallin against Washington Thursday with an undisclosed lower-body injury to start the second period.
Analysis: Wallin is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues when he is healthy.
News: Niclas Wallin (upper body injury) has gone scoreless over the past two games since returning to the lineup.
Analysis: Despite the fact he is healthy, Wallin is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: Carolina D Niclas Wallin left the game in the second period on Friday with an upper-body injury and did not return.
Analysis: Wallin does not have much Fantasy appeal at this time. Keep him reserved in all formats. He is considered day-to-day.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin (leg) played on Saturday after missing the previous four games. Wallin skated for 13:49 and finished with a minus-1 rating.
Analysis: Wallin does not have much Fantasy appeal at this time.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin missed his fourth straight game on Friday against the Capitals due to a leg injury.
Analysis: Wallin is considered day to day. When healthy, he has just minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin missed his third straight game on Wednesday vs. N.Y Rangers due to a leg injury.
Analysis: Wallin is considered day to day. When healthy, he has just minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Niclas Wallin missed his second straight game on Monday night against Buffalo due to a leg injury.
Analysis: Wallin is considered day to day. When healthy, he has just minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Veteran Glen Wesley was scoreless with a minus-1 rating and one shot on goal in 21:21 of ice time in Tuesday's shootout loss at New Jersey.
Analysis: Wallin does not do enough on offense to warrant consideration in any Fantasy format.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin (lower body) returned to the ice on Saturday against the Lightning after missing three games. Wallin logged 19:18 of ice time, finished with a plus-3 rating and spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Despite being very active in his return, Wallin is not a viable Fantasy option at this time.
News: Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin (lower body) sat out his third consecutive game on Thursday.
Analysis: Wallin is not a viable Fantasy option at this time.
News: D Niclas Wallin scored Carolina's second goal at Washington in the team's third game.
Analysis: Last season, Wallin didn't score until the team's 13th game. In the past, he just hasn't done enough to help Fantasy owners and we don't see that changing much this year.
News: Niclas Wallin (lower body injury) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against New Jersey.
Analysis: Wallin has been able to go in consecutive games, so he looks safe to get back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Niclas Wallin (lower body injury) missed his eight straight game on Wednesday at Washington.
Analysis: Wallin's return date is unclear. When he is healthy, he has no Fantasy appeal.
News: Niclas Wallin (lower body injury) missed his seventh consecutive game on Monday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Wallin remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Niclas Wallin (lower body injury) missed his sixth consecutive game on Saturday at Atlanta.
Analysis: Wallin remains day to day. When healthy, he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Niclas Wallin (lower body injury) missed his fifth consecutive game on Friday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Wallin remains day to day. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: Niclas Wallin (lower body injury) missed his fourth straight game in Wednesday's game against the Capitals.
Analysis: Wallin remains day to day. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: Wallin (lower body) missed his third straight game on Monday against the Lightning.
Analysis: Wallin remains day to day. When healthy, he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Niclas Wallin sat out Saturday's game vs. Washington with a lower body injury. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: Wallin is not a recommended Fantasy player in most leagues.
News: Niclas Wallin (lower body) was back into the lineup for Tuesday's game at Toronto. He was scoreless in 12:29 of ice time with one shot on goal.
Analysis: Wallin is not a recommended Fantasy player in most leagues.
News: Niclas Wallin (groin) was unable to play Saturday vs. Boston. He's missed four straight games with the injury, but remains day-to-day.
Analysis: Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Niclas Wallin (lower body injury) was out of the lineup for Thursday's game at Montreal.
Analysis: Wallin remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Niclas Wallin missed Tuesday's game against the Rangers due to a lower body injury.
Analysis: Wallin is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues.
News: Niclas Wallin was scoreless with a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's game at Montreal in 24:15 of ice time.
Analysis: Wallin has three points (1 G, 2 A) and a plus-4 rating over the past two games. He should only be considered in larger Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Niclas Wallin (wrist) was able to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Rangers. He was scoreless in only 4:03 of ice time.
Analysis: Wallin is not a useful Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: Wallin (wrist) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Rangers in place of Aaron Ward (ankle).
Analysis: Wallin has no value in Fantasy Hockey.
News: Wallin's right arm might be damaged following his injury Wednesday. The Raleigh News and Observer reports that X-ray results have not been disclosed, but it is believed he suffered a serious injury when his arm was closed in the penalty box door. Wallin is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Wallin (arm) left Wednesday's game. According to the Raleigh News and Observer, he got his arm closed in the penalty box door. He is questionable for Saturday's game against Buffalo. He is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Wallin left Sunday's game in the first period. He suffered head and neck pain and was unable to return. He is questionable for Tuesday's game against Boston. He is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Wallin skated with the team on Thursday, and could be able to return from a dislocated shoulder next Wednesday in Detroit. We don't recommend you add him to your roster, though.
Analysis:
News: The Hurricanes lost Wallin to a dislocated shoulder during Monday's game against Tampa Bay. He could be out two to three weeks, and it's probably not worth holding onto him.
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News: Rookie defenseman Wallin returned to action last night in Pittsburgh, just two weeks after surgery on his broken right wrist. He was initially expected to miss three to four weeks, although Wallin claims he knew he was a quick healer and would return sooner. He's playing with some discomfort, though, so don't expect big Fantasy numbers.
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News: Wallin suffered a broken wrist in his NHL debut against Washington Saturday, and will miss three to four weeks. He was expected to provide the Hurricanes with good checking and defense after coming over from Sweden.
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