News: Free agent defenseman Erik Reitz signed a contract to play for Sibir Novosibirsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (Russia).
Analysis: Reitz has just one goal and one assist in 48 career NHL games dating back to the 2005-06 season. He was hardly a factor in Fantasy Hockey and still can be ignored in all formats.
News: The Maple Leafs grabbed D Erik Reitz off waivers from the Rangers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Reitz has been out since last week with a fractured foot. He had no points and a minus-4 rating in his 11 games with New York after coming over in a trade from the Wild. Reitz has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News:Newsday reports the Rangers waived forward Aaron Voros and defenseman Erik Reitz Tuesday.
Analysis: Reitz has been out since last week with a fractured foot and will likely clear waivers so the Rangers can send him to the minors. He could return at some point, but Fantasy owners don't need to worry. The Rangers added Reitz in a January trade with Minnesota, but he has no points and a minus-4 rating in his first 11 games with New York. Reitz has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News:Newsday reports Rangers D Erik Reitz has a fractured foot. Reitz suffered the injury Wednesday against the Maple Leafs but finished out the game.
Analysis: Reitz is expected to go IR, but he will hardly be missed. The Rangers added Reitz in a January trade with Minnesota, but he has no points and a minus-4 rating in his first 11 games with New York. Reitz has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: The Minnesota Wild traded defenseman Erik Reitz to the New York Rangers on Thursday for left wing Dan Fritsche.
Analysis: The 26-year-old Reitz had two points and 41 penalty minutes in 31 games with the Wild this season. He hasn't played since Jan. 8. Minnesota would have loved to keep Reitz part of the rotation, but they are heavy on defenseman. Reitz could get into the mix in New York, but still has minimal Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Brent Burns, who most expected would be a Norris Trophy contender this season, has been playing wing since Oct. 30. But with star Marian Gaborik close to returning from a "lower body" injury that has caused him to miss 26 games, Burns has been at least practicing back on the blue line. For the first time, coach Jacques Lemaire admitted Friday that Burns will return to his natural defenseman position once Gaborik returns. "My choice is very easy, although we (as a coaching staff) talk many, many times about it," Lemaire said. "But it always comes down to the same thing -- Burns up front and Erik Reitz on defense. Reitz is progressing the most, so in a way, it's tough because when I put Burns back on defense, Reitz won't be playing."
Analysis: For somebody progressing as much as Reitz, he has played only 10:39 a game. He also has just two points in 23 games. When Reitz goes back to the bench, he will hardly be missed in Fantasy.
News: Wild D Erik Reitz claimed his first NHL point when he scored in Saturday's win over the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Reitz has only played in a handful of NHL games over the last three years and might not spend all season with the Wild. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Wild D Erik Reitz got in his first fight of the season Tuesday when he took on Ryane Clowe in a loss to the Sharks.
Analysis: Reitz has only played in 12 NHL games over the last three years and might not spend all season with the Wild. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Minnesota Wild D Erik Reitz played against the Coyotes on Saturday night and did not record any points. Reitz was on the ice for 11:34 after missing two games.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Reitz had eight goals and 26 assists in 49 AHL games last season and has zero points with the Wild this season. Reitz has never been an offensive contributor in his minor league career, so continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Wild defenseman Erik Reitz missed his second straight game Thursday against the Canadiens because of the flu. He remains day to day and questionable for Saturday against the Coyotes.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Reitz had eight goals and 26 assists in 49 AHL games last season and has zero points with the Wild this season. Reitz has never been an offensive contributor in his minor league career, so continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Wild D Erik Reitz will miss Wednesday's game at Dallas with the flu.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Reitz had eight goals and 26 assists in 49 AHL games last season and has zero points with the Wild this season. Reitz has never been an offensive contributor in his minor league career, so continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Minnesota D Erik Reitz re-signed with the Wild, getting a one-year contract after appearing in two playoff games last season. A sixth-round pick in the team's inaugural draft eight years ago, Reitz only played one game with Minnesota last season and spent the rest of the time with Aeros of the AHL.
Analysis: The 25-year-old had eight goals and 26 assists in 49 AHL games last season. He was called up when the Wild were short-handed on the blue line during the postseason. Reitz has never been an offensive contributor in his minor league career, so continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: D Shawn Belle and D Erik Reitz were returned to Houston of the AHL on Sunday.
Analysis: Reitz might return to the Wild after the All-Star break, but he is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: The Minnesota Wild assigned C Jason Morgan, LW Peter Olvecky, LW Benoit Pouliot, D Erik Reitz and RW Roman Voloshenko to Houston of the AHL on Monday.
Analysis: The club might call on one or two of these players if injuries occur during the season, but they have very little value in Fantasy Hockey.
News: Reitz was recalled from Houston of the AHL on Thursday to replaced Filip Kuba (groin) in the lineup.
Analysis: Reitz is not a recommended Fantasy player. He will stick around only until Kuba is healthy enough to return.
