News: Sutherby (back) won't play against San Jose on Thursday, the Dallas News reports.
Analysis: There's still no word on when Sutherby might be expected to return.
News: Sutherby (back) will not play Friday against Nashville, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Sutherby's back is still sore, so he won't be ready to play until Tuesday against Phoenix at the earliest.
News: Sutherby will be unavailable for Wednesday's game with a back injury, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Sutherby has been a part-time fourth-line winger with healthy, providing little value since he doesn't drop the gloves.
News: Sutherby (hip) is expected to play Thursday, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Sutherby rates as nothing more than a fourth line winger with Dallas at the moment. With the busy night in the NHL, there are lots of better options out there despite the matchup against the Oilers.
News: Sutherby is day-to-day with a hip injury.
Analysis: He skates down the lineup and kills penalties when healthy, particularly with the recent addition of Jamie Langenbrunner to the lineup, so this shouldn't impact too many teams. He's officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game.
News: Sutherby has a goal and an assist apiece for his only points in 13 games this season.
Analysis: Sutherby doesn't bring much at all in the way of offense. He's a speedy, low-line energy player who will deliver the occasional check, but does nothing that will captivate a prospective fantasy owner.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby was activated from injured reserve but did not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Sabres. He has missed five straight games.
Analysis: Sutherby has skated in 32 games so far this season, collecting six points (4g, 2a) and a plus-3 rating. Continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Stars have activated C Brian Sutherby from injured reserve. He had been out since Jan. 31 with a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Sutherby has skated in 32 games so far this season, collecting six points (4g, 2a) and a plus-3 rating. Continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports that Stars C Brian Sutherby had a setback in his recovery from a sprained shoulder, but is getting closer to a return.
Analysis: Sutherby is an oft-injured guy who has hit 20 points only once in his NHL career. Continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Stars have placed C Brian Sutherby (shoulder) on injured reserve.
Analysis: Sutherby barely has any Fantasy value when healthy, so continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: ESPN reports that Stars C Brian Sutherby will miss at least a week with a sprained shoulder.
Analysis: Sutherby barely has any Fantasy value when healthy, so this news won't affect many owners.
News: ESPN reports that Stars C Brian Sutherby (shoulder) will not play Tuesday vs. the Wild. The team expects to have a further update on his long-term status before the game.
Analysis: Sutherby had been a regular healthy scratch over the last few months up until Dallas has had some injury problems in January. Now, the injury bug has caught up to Sutherby, who has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Dallas C Brian Sutherby left in the second period of Sunday's game against the Coyotes with an upper-body injury and did not return. He had no points in 5:50 of ice time.
Analysis: Sutherby has only four goals and six points in 32 games. He missed some time earlier in the season with a groin injury, but he has been a regular healthy scratch over the last few months up until Dallas has had some injury problems in January. Now, the injury bug has caught up to Sutherby, who has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby tallied an assist during Friday's game against the Oilers. It was his second assist and first point since Oct. 30, a span of 15 games.
Analysis: Sutherby missed some time earlier in the season with a groin injury, but he has been a regular healthy scratch over the last few months up until Dallas has had some injury problems in January. He is likely headed back to the press box as soon as Dallas gets healthy, so ignore Sutherby in Fantasy.
News: The Stars have recalled LW Fabian Brunnstrom from his AHL conditioning assignment and activated C Brian Sutherby off IR.
Analysis: Brunnstrom has just one goal and six assists in 17 games this season and has failed to live up to the offensive hype that followed him when he was signed last summer. He's only worth worrying about in deeper leagues. Sutherby is good defensively for Dallas, but he doesn't provide a lot for Fantasy owners. He has minimal appeal.
News: The Stars have placed C Brian Sutherby (groin) on IR, retroactive to Nov. 12, and have called up D Maxime Fortunus from the AHL.
Analysis: Sutherby is good defensively for Dallas, but he doesn't provide a lot for Fantasy owners. He still has minimal appeal when healthy. Fortunus has yet to play in an NHL game and is not a prospect. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby (groin) did not return to the lineup on Monday against the Hurricanes. He has missed the last five games and remains questionable for Wednesday against the Blues.
Analysis: The Stars haven't said much about Sutherby's injury and Dallas are really the only people missing the lower-line forward. Sutherby is good defensively for Dallas, but he doesn't provide a lot for Fantasy owners. He still has minimal appeal when healthy.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby missed his fourth game on Saturday against the Devils with a groin injury. He is questionable for Monday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Sutherby has scored four times in 17 games and also has a plus-6 rating. He has been a real solid force on defense for Dallas and has also contributed some offense at times. Still, we don't see him as a breakthrough Fantasy player in 2009-10, so he still has minimal appeal when healthy.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby missed his third game on Thursday against the Blue Jackets with a groin injury. He is questionable for Saturday against the Devils.
Analysis: Sutherby has scored four times in 17 games and also has a plus-6 rating. He has been a real solid force on defense for Dallas and has also contributed some offense at times. Still, we don't see him as a breakthrough Fantasy player in 2009-10, so he still has minimal appeal when healthy.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby missed his second game on Wednesday against the Red Wings with a groin injury. He is questionable for Thursday against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Sutherby has scored four times in 17 games and also has a plus-6 rating. He has been a real solid force on defense for Dallas and has also contributed some offense at times. Still, we don't see him as a breakthrough Fantasy player in 2009-10, so he still has minimal appeal when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Brian Sutherby is the latest Stars player to suffer a groin injury. He is day-to-day after missing Saturday's game against the Coyotes.
Analysis: Sutherby has scored four times in 17 games and also has a plus-6 rating. He has been a real solid force on defense for Dallas and has also contributed some offense at times. Still, we don't see him as a breakthrough Fantasy player in 2009-10, so he still has minimal appeal when healthy.
News: Dallas C Brian Sutherby scored his fourth goal of the season on Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Predators. The goal came 2:15 into the second period on a slap shot. It was his fifth total point of the season.
Analysis: Sutherby is not much of a Fantasy option but the four goals so far are a bit surprising. Continue ignoring him in nearly all Fantasy formats.
News: Dallas C Brian Sutherby recorded his first multi-point game of the season on Friday in a 6-5 shootout loss to Florida. Sutherby scored his 3rd goal of the season and added an assist, his first. He now has four points on the year.
Analysis: Sutherby has done little this season for the Stars and Fantasy owners and barely needs to register on Fantasy rosters anywhere.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Friday's game against the Flames. Dallas made it 2-0 on its first shot of the second period, with Sutherby scoring on a play set up by Toby Petersen and Mike Ribeiro. It was his first goal of the season.
Analysis: Sutherby has been hanging around the NHL since 2001-02, but he has never really been a standout offensive player. Nowadays, he doesn't even dress every night. Despite the goal, Sutherby has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Wild after missing eight games with a lower-body injury. He failed to record a point in 12:12 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Sutherby is back to provide some depth along the lower lines for Dallas, but he isn't going to help Fantasy owners much since his offensive game is weak. Sutherby is more on the ice for his checking-line presence and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby (lower body) did not take to the ice Saturday against the Blues. He has missed the last eight games and remains questionable for Tuesday at Minnesota.
Analysis: Sutherby inked a two-year extension in early March after providing a solid lower-line presence since his acquisition from the Ducks in December. Sutherby is more on the ice for his checking-line presence and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby (lower body) did not take to the ice Thursday against the Flames. He has missed the last seven games and remains questionable for Saturday against the Blues.
Analysis: Sutherby inked a two-year extension in early March after providing a solid lower-line presence since his acquisition from the Ducks in December. Sutherby is more on the ice for his checking-line presence and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury after not dressing Tuesday against the Kings. He remains questionable heading into Thursday against the Flames.
Analysis: Sutherby inked a two-year extension in early March after providing a solid lower-line presence since his acquisition from the Ducks in December. Sutherby is more on the ice for his checking-line presence and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury after not dressing Monday against the Coyotes. He remains questionable heading into Tuesday against the Kings.
Analysis: Sutherby inked a two-year extension in early March after providing a solid lower-line presence since his acquisition from the Ducks in December. Sutherby is more on the ice for his checking-line presence and has little to no Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars C Brian Sutherby is day-to-day with a lower body injury. He has missed the last four games and remains questionable heading into Monday against the Coyotes.
Analysis: Sutherby inked a two-year extension in early March after providing a solid lower-line presence since his acquisition from the Ducks in December. Sutherby is more on the ice for his checking-line presence and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The Dallas Stars have signed center Brian Sutherby to a two-year contract worth $1.6 million. The Stars announced the signing Monday. Sutherby, 27, was acquired in a trade from the Anaheim Ducks in December.
Analysis: In 50 games with the Stars and Ducks this season, Sutherby has recorded eight goals, seven assists and 54 penalty minutes. Sutherby was a first-round draft choice of the Washington Capitals in 2000. He has played in 354 NHL games with the Capitals, Ducks and Stars. He is just a lower-line forward more on the ice for his checking-line presence most of the time. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 Monday against the Blue Jackets. He also totaled seven penalty minutes, including five for fighting with Derek Dorsett. Sutherby has three goals and one assist in six games.
Analysis: Sutherby saw some top-line time Monday with Steve Ott out with an undisclosed injury. He is having his best run of the season right now, but Sutherby hasn't made much of a contribution for the Star since coming over in a December trade from Anaheim. He is just a lower-line forward more on the ice for his checking-line presence most of the time. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The Stars' penalty-killing unit produced the first goal of Sunday's 4-1 win over the Predators when C Brian Sutherby scored for the third time in his last five games, converting Richards' centering pass on a 2-on-1 break at 5:07.
Analysis: Sutherby hasn't made much of a contribution for the Star since coming over in a December trade from Anaheim. He is just a lower-line forward more on the ice for his checking-line presence. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Stars C Brian Sutherby scored a goal and finished at plus-2 during Friday's game against the Rangers. Dallas needed only 35 seconds to tie the game at 1 after Nikolai Zherdev opened the scoring at 33:35 when a poor Rangers clearance caromed off the end boards to Sutherby, who capitalized from in front of the net. It was his fifth goal of the season and second in four games.
Analysis: Sutherby hasn't made much of a contribution for the Star since coming over in a December trade from Anaheim. He is just a lower-line forward more on the ice for his checking-line presence. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Dallas C Brian Sutherby returned to action Saturday against the Ducks after being sidelined with a groin injury. He made little relevant contribution in the game.
Analysis: Sutherby returned to face the team that traded him earlier this season. He did fairly little, which is also what his Fantasy value is. Leave him on waivers.
News: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Stars C Brian Sutherby (groin) may be held out until after the Christmas break.
Analysis: Sutherby had three goals and three assists in 17 games with Anaheim this season before being traded to the Stars. He has been out several weeks with a groin injury, but has little to no Fantasy value when healthy, anyway.
News: The Dallas Stars acquired center Brian Sutherby from the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday for center David McIntyre and a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2010.
Analysis: Sutherby has three goals and three assists in 17 games with Anaheim this season. He has been out several weeks with a groin injury, but Dallas seems to think he will be fine. Sutherby still has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: The Orange County Register reports that Ducks C Brian Sutherby (groin) skated before practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Sutherby has never been much of a consistent offensive force in the NHL, so continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: The Orange County Register reports that Ducks C Brian Sutherby's strained groin is still bothering him and he is “a ways away” from playing, according to coach Randy Carlyle.
Analysis: Sutherby has never been much of a consistent offensive force in the NHL, so continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Ducks LW Brian Sutherby, who has been sidelined since suffering a strained groin during the second period of a 6-4 loss to visiting Washington on Nov. 19, did not return to the lineup Wednesday against the Blackhawks. He remains questionable for Sunday against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Sutherby has been skating and is close to returning according to coach Randy Carlyle. However, Fantasy owners aren't really anticipating his return since he has little to no value when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Ducks LW Brian Sutherby, who has been sidelined since suffering a strained groin during the second period of a 6-4 loss to visiting Washington on Nov. 19, has resumed skating, traveled with the team on a three-game road trip that began Nov. 30 in Carolina and is "day-to-day," Coach Randy Carlyle said.
Analysis: Sutherby has three goals this season, but has showed very little offensive consistency in the past. Despite the strong start, he remains a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Ducks C Brian Sutherby, who has missed five games with a groin injury, remains day-to-day, according to the Orange County Register.
Analysis: Sutherby has three goals this season, but has showed very little offensive consistency in the past. Despite the strong start, he remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Ducks C Brian Sutherby hasn't been able to skate since suffering a groin injury against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Sutherby has three goals this season, but has showed very little offensive consistency in the past, so despite the strong start he remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Ducks C Brian Sutherby tapped in his third goal during a 5-4 overtime win Wednesday against the Red Wings. Sutherby gave the Ducks a 4-3 lead with 7:04 left in the third period when he ripped a slap shot past Chris Osgood. All three of his goals have come in the last seven games.
Analysis: Sutherby continues to give Anaheim excellent production on the checking line despite averaging less than 10 minutes per game. Sutherby has showed very little offensive consistency in the past, so despite the strong start, he remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Ducks C Brian Sutherby managed to score a goal in just 3:45 of ice time Friday against the Senators. Sutherby put the Ducks ahead in the first. Alex Auld left a rebound at his feet after Brad May fired a one-timer, and Sutherby put the puck into an open side. It was his second goal of the season and fourth point in six games.
Analysis: Sutherby re-upped with the Ducks in the offseason and is currently centering the team's fourth line -- hence the reason he logs such little ice time. Sutherby has showed very little offensive consistency in the past, so despite the strong start, he remains a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News: Ducks C Brian Sutherby had a goal and finished at plus-1 in 10:56 of ice time Tuesday against the Kings. He scored the opening goal on a tip-in past Jason LaBarbera. Sutherby took two shots on net and also spent two minutes in the penalty box for charging.
Analysis: Sutherby re-upped with the Ducks in the offseason and is currently centering the team's fourth line. He really has never been a dynamic offensive player and that likely won't change with Anaheim. Despite the goal he still has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The Ducks re-signed C Brian Sutherby to a one-year contract Wednesday. Sutherby appeared in 50 games last season between Washington and Anaheim. He scored one goal and had one assist while spending 64 minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Sutherby was acquired from Washington on Nov. 19 in exchange for Anaheim’s second-round selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Selected by Washington in the first round (26th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, Sutherby has 26 goals and 36 assists in 304 career games. He is a decent two-way player, but is at best a low-end flier in larger Fantasy leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Ducks LW Brian Sutherby played 6:05 Sunday against the Canucks in his return to the lineup after having sat out 11 of the previous 12 games because of a strained groin. He failed to record a point for the 12th straight game.
Analysis: Sutherby has just one goal this season, and is merely an enforcer for Anaheim when healthy and has little to no Fantasy value when healthy. Use him only in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Ducks C Brian Sutherby, who has played only one game since hurting his groin on Dec. 2, is expected to return to the Anaheim lineup very soon. He practiced on Wednesday, but did not join the team on its trip to Canada.
Analysis: Sutherby has just one goal this season, and is merely an enforcer for Anaheim when healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Ducks C Brian Sutherby, who has played only one game since hurting his groin on Dec. 2, is expected to return to the Anaheim lineup very soon. He practiced on Wednesday, but did not join the team on its trip to Canada.
Analysis: Sutherby has just one goal this season, and is merely an enforcer for Anaheim when healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Ducks C Brian Sutherby returned to action Wednesday against the Canucks after missing four games with a groin injury.
Analysis: Sutherby came into Wednesday's contest with just one goal and hasn't posted a point in his last 10 games. He joined the Ducks in a November trade after opening the season with the Capitals. He is merely an enforcer for Anaheim with healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Ducks C Brian Sutherby (groin) was held out of the lineup Monday at Columbus. It was the fourth straight game he missed and remains day to day.
Analysis: The Ducks will not miss Sutherby's presence all that much. He has just one goal this season and hasn't posted a point in his last 10 games. He joined the Ducks in a November trade after opening the season with the Capitals. He is merely an enforcer for Anaheim with healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Ducks C Brian Sutherby (groin) was held out of the lineup Saturday against the Predators. It was the third straight game he missed and remains day to day.
Analysis: The Ducks will not miss Sutherby's presence all that much. He has just one goal this season and hasn't posted a point in his last 10 games. He joined the Ducks in a November trade after opening the season with the Capitals. He is merely an enforcer for Anaheim with healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Ducks C Brian Sutherby missed his second game with a groin injury Friday against the Blackhawks and is day to day.
Analysis: The Ducks will not miss Sutherby's presence all that much. He has just one goal this season and hasn't posted a point in his last 10 games. He joined the Ducks in a November trade after opening the season with the Capitals. He is merely an enforcer for Anaheim with healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: C Brian Sutherby, hampered by a strained groin muscle, missed his first game since joining the Ducks in a Nov. 19 trade with Washington.
Analysis: Sutherby is listed as day-to-day. He has limited Fantasy value when healthy.
News: C Brian Sutherby, acquired Monday in a trade with the Washington Capitals, tied for team-high honors with three hits in just 5:14 while playing on the fourth line in his Ducks debut at Dallas Wednesday.
Analysis: The Capitals made Sutherby the 26th overall pick in the 2000 entry draft. Sutherby still has limited Fantasy value, even after this trade.
News: The defending Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks acquired center Brian Sutherby from the Washington Capitals on Monday for a second-round draft pick in the 2009 NHL entry draft.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Sutherby has one goal in five games for the Capitals this season. He recorded 26 goals and 35 assists in 259 NHL games over six seasons with Washington. He established career bests in the 2005-06 season with 14 goals and 16 assists in 76 games. The Capitals made Sutherby the 26th overall pick in the 2000 entry draft. Sutherby still has limited Fantasy value, even after this trade.
News: Brian Sutherby, Matt Bradley, Jeff Schultz, Matt Pettinger and Boyd Gordon all scored their first goals of the season for the Capitals at Toronto Monday. "We played very well (Monday), all four lines played well, everybody scored and our goalie played well," said Alex Ovechkin, who has nine goals in as many career games against the Maple Leafs. "I think we deserved (Monday's) win."
Analysis: Sutherby still has limited Fantasy value, despite his first goal of the season.
News: The Washington Capitals re-signed D Steve Eminger and C Brian Sutherby, although terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Analysis: Each of the players have minimal Fantasy appeal heading into the 2007-08. They're only worth a look in the latest rounds on Draft Day in deeper leagues.
News: Brian Sutherby (hand) finished the season on the sidelines due to a hand injury, although it is not expected to be something which hampers him into the 2007-08 season.
Analysis: Sutherby finished with seven assists and 17 points in 69 games with a minus-9 rating. He is only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: The Washington Post reports Brian Sutherby (hand) remains sidelined and has not yet skated since suffered a severely bruised thumb on March 16.
Analysis: Sutherby is unlikely to return during the final week and should be reserved or dropped in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Washington Post reports Brian Sutherby will miss seven to 10 days due to a hand injury. He was struck near his thumb during Friday's game against the Maple Leafs and has been diagnod with compartment syndrome.
Analysis: Sutherby had his thumb lanced after the game to relieve some pressure. He has 17 points and a minus-9 rating through 69 games. No huge loss for Fantasy owners here.
News: Brian Sutherby scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's shootout loss to the Panthers, but he also had a minus-2 rating. He saw some time on Alexander Ovechkin's line, assisting on his teammate's 36th goal in an even strength situation in the second. Ovechkin also assisted on his power play goal in the first.
Analysis: Sutherby might be a player to watch in the coming weeks if he gels with the superstar now that Dainius Zubrus has been traded to the Buffalo Sabres. Sutherby, Kris Beech, Brooks Laich or the newly-acquired Jiri Novotny might skate on the top line and have instant Fantasy success next to A.O. Keep an eye on this situation.
News: Capitals C Brian Sutherby's goal on Monday snapped a streak of 29 contests without a score.
Analysis: Sutherby is someone who should not be on Fantasy rosters at this time.
News: Tomas Fleischman, Jakub Klepis and Brian Sutherby were scoreless with a minus-1 rating in Monday’s game against the Senators.
Analysis: None of the Washington centers are worthy of Fantasy consideration at this time.
News: Brian Sutherby produced career-highs across the board, managing 14 goals, 16 assists and a minus-17 rating with 73 penalty minutes in 76 games for the Washington Capitals in 2005-06.
Analysis: Sutherby enjoyed some success with linemates Matt Bradley and Ben Clymer, but he is not someone to consider heading into Draft Day 2006-07.
News: Brian Sutherby (upper body injury) was in the lineup for Monday's game against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Sutherby appears to be healthy and should be fine for Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay, too. It is safe to get him back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger daily leagues.
News: Brian Sutherby (upper body injury) was out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Sutherby is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Brian Sutherby (upper body injury) missed his second consecutive game on Monday at Boston.
Analysis: Sutherby is considered day to day. He should be reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues which allow daily moves until he can officially return.
News: The Washington Post reports Brian Sutherby was unable to play in Saturday's game against the Islanders due to an undisclosed upper body injury.
Analysis: Sutherby is considered day to day. If you have healthier alternatives for the final scoring period of the season, use them.
News: Brian Sutherby (lower body injury) was back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Sabres.
Analysis: Sutherby was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 11:19 of ice time. It appears safe to get him back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger daily leagues.
News: Brian Sutherby (lower body injury) was unable to play in Sunday's game against the Senators.
Analysis: Sutherby remains day to day. When healthy, he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Brian Sutherby suffered a lower body injury in Friday's game against the Devils and is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Senators, according to the Washington Post.
Analysis: Sutherby is only worth using in the largest of Fantasy leagues or those which do not count plus/minus rating. Keep him reserved until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Brian Sutherby is tied for third on the Capitals in goals with 12 and he has also contributed 11 assists in 56 games at the Olympic Games break. He and Brian Willsie are the only two Capitals players to play in all of his teams games.
Analysis: The Edmonton native is having a breakout season, as he totaled just four goals and nine assists in his first 109 NHL games dating back to 2001-02. He is still only worth using in larger Fantasy leagues, as he should not be good for more than 35 to 40 points total.
News: The Washington Times reports Brian Sutherby is skating on the team's second line with veteran Jeff Friesen and Brian Willsie.
Analysis: The addition of the veteran Friesen to his line gives him a little more talent to work with. His Fantasy value increases slightly, but he is still only worth using in larger leagues.
News: Brian Sutherby was scoreless with a minus-2 rating in 20:06 of ice time in Wednesday's game against the Senators.
Analysis: Sutherby was playing fairly well at one point, but he has re-emerged as a useless player in all Fantasy formats.
News: Brian Sutherby was scoreless in Sunday's game against the Sabres, but he and his linemates (Ben Clymer, Matt Bradley) have posted 19 points over the past 11 games.
Analysis: Sutherby has led the line by posting seven points (5 G, 2 A) with an even rating over the past seven games. Even on the poor Capitals squad, there are Fantasy options available outside of Alexander Ovechkin.
News: The Washington Capitals continue to shake up their lines, moving Brian Sutherby up to the second line along with NHL-leading scorer Robert Lang and Mike Grier, according to the Washington Post.
Analysis: Sutherby had been spending time on the team's fourth line, so this is kind a bump for his Fantasy appeal. Monitor his production and add him if he gets off to a decent start with his new linemates.
News: Brian Sutherby (back) missed his fifth straight game Saturday in Carolina. He remains day to day.
Analysis: Sutherby doesn't warrant attention in Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Brian Sutherby (back) was not in the lineup against Tampa Bay on Friday.
Analysis: Sutherby remains day to day and is not useful in Fantasy leagues.
News: Brian Sutherby (back) was unable to play in Monday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Sutherby is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in larger daily leagues.
News: Brian Sutherby missed Saturday's game against San Jose with a lower back strain, according to the Washington Post.
Analysis: Sutherby, whose status is day to day, is only useful in keeper leagues.
News: Brian Sutherby was scoreless in 9:20 of ice time at Ottawa on Thursday. He was able to play despite a slight groin muscle pull.
Analysis: Keep Sutherby reserved until he is 100 percent. Stephen Peat might dress if he is unable to play Saturday at Toronto.
News: The Capitals returned Sutherby to his junior hockey team on Monday for the duration of the season, according to The Washington Post. He is a good long-term keeper prospect, but isn't worthy of your Fantasy consideration at this point in his career.
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News: The Capitals signed Sutherby, the 26th overall pick in the 2000 draft, to a three-year contract on Monday, according to the Washington Post. He will join the team's fourth line but isn't worth picking up in a Fantasy league right now.
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