News:Bryce Salvador (wrist) will not return this season, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: The Devils captain saw a specialist Monday, and the good news here is that he doesn't appear to need surgery. The bad news is that he needs more time to rest, so he won't play in New Jersey's final three games.
News: According to coach Pete DeBoer, Bryce Salvador (right wrist) is not close to playing, the Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador, who last suited up on April 10, is only of note in the deepest of formats with just two points, 22 PIMs and a minus-12 rating in 39 games to date.
News:Bryce Salvador is set to get another medical opinion on his bruised right wrist, the Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis: X-rays and an MRI taken on Bryce Salvador's wrist last week revealed no broken bones, but evidently the issue is still bothering him. He remains day-to-day as a result.
News:Bryce Salvador (bruised right wrist) won't play Monday against the Leafs, the Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Consider Bryce Salvador day-to-day as Thursday's game against the Flyers approaches.
News:Bryce Salvador (bruised right wrist) did not participate in practice Sunday, the Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis: At this point, Bryce Salvador, who missed Friday's game against the Sens, remains iffy for Monday's contest against the Leafs.
News:Bryce Salvador (wrist) is doubtful for Monday's game in Toronto, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador will sit for the second game in a row, though his injury is just a bruise so he can still be considered day-to-day.
News:Bryce Salvador (wrist) will not play Friday against the Senators, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis: A Zdeno Chara slap shot caught Bryce Salvador on the wrist during Wednesday's contest, and the injury will keep the 37-year-old Salvador from Friday's tilt. Consider him day-to-day heading into Monday's game.
News:Bryce Salvador (wrist) left Wednesday's game against the Bruins in the second period and did not return, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: The team will re-evaluate Bryce Salvador tomorrow, at which point a timetable for his return could be made available. He has contributed two points and a minus-11 rating through 38 games this season.
News:Bryce Salvador will play Friday against Tampa Bay, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador missed time in Monday's loss to Ottawa but will be back on Friday. He's not likely to contribute much to the team's attack, but will be tasked with stopping Tampa's potentially potent attack.
News:Bryce Salvador left Monday's game against the Senators with a lower-body injury and did not return after the first period.
Analysis: Consider Bryce Salvador day-to-day for now until more definitive news comes out.
News:Bryce Salvador played 24:32 in Sunday's shootout win over Winnipeg after missing Saturday's game with a minor injury.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador grabbed two shots on goal in the win but his primary function on the ice is to stop the opposition, something he could do more effectively on occasion. Expect him to be ready to go for this week's three contests.
News:Bryce Salvador will miss Saturday's game against Carolina with an upper-body injury, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Adam Larsson will play in Bryce Salvador's place, while the veteran blueliner is considered day-to-day.
News:Bryce Salvador agreed to a three-year, $9.5 million contract with the Devils on Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador recorded 106 hits and 107 PIMs in 82 games last season with the Devils after missing the entire 2010 campaign with a concussion. He will be a critical component of the New Jersey defense for the upcoming years.
News:Bryce Salvador will become an unrestricted free agent at noon on Sunday after not agreeing to a contract, the Newark Star-Ledger's Rich Chere reports.
Analysis: Not much of a surprise here and Bryce Salvador could end up re-signing with New Jersey. Salvador's price tag could be inflated due to his offensive explosion this postseason, where he notched 14 points after having just nine assists in 82 regular season games.
News:Bryce Salvador, soon to be an unrestricted free agent, would like to remain with New Jersey, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador is coming off a postseason that saw him be one of New Jersey's leading scorers in its run to the Stanley Cup Finals, finishing with a surprising 14 points after having just nine assists in all 82 regular season games. Salvador is 36 and certainly raised his market value with a strong postseason, but anyone expecting him to keep up the scoring pace he was on in the postseason will be disappointed. Salvador isn't an offensive player but can certainly help anchor and mentor a young blue line.
News:Bryce Salvador scored the game-winning goal Saturday in a 2-1, Game 5 victory over the Kings.
Analysis: This guy just keeps putting up points -- he now has four goals and 14 points this postseason. And those 14 points are just two off his full-season, career best of 16 set in 2008-09. He's living the dream right now and hoping to earn a Cup ring.
News:Bryce Salvador registered two assists in Wednesday's Game 4 victory over Los Angeles in the Stanley Cup Finals, giving him 13 points in 22 playoff games this Spring.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador has more points in 22 playoff games than he did in all 82 regular season games combined. Odds are Salvador won't put up too many points next season regardless of where he ends up (he's an unrestricted free agent). He has given the Devils a boost in production from the back end, something New Jersey typically struggles with.
News:Bryce Salvador registered a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Rangers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, giving him four points in the last two games.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador has assisted on four of the Devils' seven goals in the conference finals and has suddenly exploded with three goals this postseason after not having one during the regular season.
News:Bryce Salvador scored New Jersey's first goal in Tuesday's series-clinching Game 5 win over Philadelphia; Salvador has three points in the last four games.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador has two goals and six points in the playoffs after having a mere nine assists and no goals in 82 games during the regular season. It's quite a surprise that Salvador is tied with teammate Marek Zidlicky for the points lead among defenders, but the veteran is getting some fortunate bounces and making strong passes.
News: Contrary to a previous report, Bryce Salvador (leg) will play against Montreal on Thursday, Bergen Record writer Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador has just five assists (no goals) in 49 games this year, but he'll be there if you need him Thursday.
News:Bryce Salvador (leg) did not skate Thursday and appears doubtful to play against Montreal, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador missed practice Wednesday with what was referred to as a maintenance day, but it appears he's hurting a bit more than the team let on.
News:Bryce Salvador (lower body) expects to play in the home opener Saturday, Katie Strang of ESPN reports.
Analysis: We'll see if he's able to get a few practices in between now and then, but it's an encouraging sign that the Devils are publicly suggesting he'll be ready to roll during the weekend.
News:Bryce Salvador (lower body) was not on the ice for Saturday's morning skate and is unlikely to play Saturday night, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Coach Peter DeBoer said Friday that Bryce Salvador would play Saturday night, but the defenseman's lower body is too sore to give it a go.
News:Bryce Salvador will play in Saturday's preseason contest against Philadelphia despite not practicing Friday, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador has been given more rest than usual, even for a veteran, this preseason. Odds are he has a starting job on the team's defense, but with him potentially nursing a hip or a groin injury, the team will continue to be careful. Odds are Salvador wasn't on your radar to begin with, but if he was, just exercise caution.
News:Bryce Salvador did not practice Friday, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis: The team wants to be careful with Bryce Salvador's body, as he missed all of last season with a concussion. Obviously the team is concerned about Salvador suffering another concussion, but the Bergen Record insists that his absence from practice was to prevent him injuring his hips or groin following a year without hockey.
News:Bryce Salvador took part in Tuesday's practice, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador received a maintenance day Monday after playing his first game in a while Friday. The Devils may ease him back into game action, but consider him healthy going forward.
News:Bryce Salvador will play in Friday's preseason contests against the Rangers, his first game in a year, the Bergen Records Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador missed the entire season with a concussion and post-concussion syndrome stemming from a fight during last years' preseason. Salvador brings a veteran physical presence to the team's blue line and is one of a handful of players vying for third-pairing minutes. He's a defensive blueliner in the truest sense of the definition.
News:Bryce Salvador (concussion) passed all the tests he took during his physical evaluation Friday, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis:Bryce Salvador suffered the concussion nearly a year ago during a preseason game, but it's encouraging to learn that he's passed all the necessary physical tests. Look for him to rejoin his teammates back on the ice soon.
News: Salvador (concussion) is expected to be at camp in September, reports USA Today.
Analysis: Great news for the defender who missed all of last season after sustaining a concussion in a preseason fight. His fantasy value is low; we're just really glad his career isn't over.
News: General manager Lou Lamoriello said Salvador (concussion) is feeling better and is hoping to return for the start of next season, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.
Analysis: In other words, Salvador is definitely done for this year due to a concussion sustained in a preseason fight. On the plus side, it sounds like the injury won't be career-ending as initially feared.
News: Salvador (concussion) may miss the entire season, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Salvador suffered the concussion during a fight in a preseason game and has not played this season. He wouldn't have been much of an offensive contributor, but he's a solid, veteran presence in the defensive zone.
Devils' Salvador Might Be Shut Down For Rest Of Season
News: Salvador (concussion) could be shut down for the remainder of the season, the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Salvador is still dealing with the effects of a concussion that he sustained during the preseason, according to the report, which also included speculation that this injury could jeopardize his career. Surely, ending his 2010-11 campaign would be a smart move considering the Devils have little to play for as owners of a poor 9-23-2 record.
News: Salvador (concussion) worked out off the ice Monday, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Salvador was able to get some work in on the stationary bike Monday. It is unclear how close Salvador is to returning, but it is an encouraging sign that he has been cleared to resume at least some physical activity.
News: Salvador (concussion) was placed on long-term injured reserve, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.
Analysis: Salvador suffered a concussion during the preseason and will be out indefinitely. Adjust accordingly.
News: Salvador has been diagnosed with a concussion and will be out indefinitely, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: The Devils have not placed him on long-term injured reserve, but that seems like a legitimate possibility. "There was certainly concern immediately," general manger Lou Lamoriello said. "I can't even give you a timetable." Placing Salvador on long-term IR would also help New Jersey clear some space in its effort to get under the salary cap.
News: Salvador (concussion-like symptoms) may have suffered a concussion in Tuesday's preseason contest with Philadelphia, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. He did not practice Thursday.
Analysis: Salvador is still undergoing examinations, but most signs point to a concussion after a collision with Philadelphia's James Van Riemsdyk Tuesday. Salvador's a veteran presence on the blue line, but not much of a point producer.
News: Head coach John MacLean insisted that Salvador is fine despite leaving an exhibition game in the first period Monday night, Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Salvador was hit hard by James van Riemsdyk early in the game and briefly left the bench. He returned later and played one shift and then left again and did not return, but it sounds as if the move was just precautionary. "They told me he's fine", said MacLean.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador was able to play on Friday against the Predators despite being hit in the face with a puck on Wednesday against the Flyers. Salvador had no points in 19:01 of ice time and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Salvador showed a lot of toughness by getting back on the ice Friday without missing a game. Unfortunately, it will likely go unnoticed in Fantasy since Salvador isn't an offensive threat. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Devils D Bryce Salvador will give it a go Friday vs. Nashville. Salvador was hit in the face by a puck during Wednesday's loss to the Flyers.
Analysis: When healthy, Salvador is a stay-at-home defender that is a good checking presence. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador appeared to be hit in the face in the first period Wednesday against the Flyers. He did not return after 5:31 of ice time. Salvador did finish at plus-1. The team said it was an upper-body injury.
Analysis: Salvador doesn't have a point in nine games, but this is nothing new. Salvador has had plenty of games without a point in his career. Salvador is a stay-at-home defender that is a good checking presence. Salvador is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador picked up his first assist on Wednesday against the Panthers since Nov. 27. He has had two goals since that last assist.
Analysis: We know Salvador is no offensive gem. He is mostly on the ice for his veteran presence and defensive leadership. Salvador is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Contrary to earlier reports, Devils D Bryce Salvador was in the lineup on Tuesday against the Stars despite missing three games with an ankle injury. He had no points in 14:24 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Salvador was able to make a quicker than expected return to the lineup, so New Jersey dressed one of their defensive leaders without hesitation. Salvador has scored twice in his last six games but let's not get overly excited. He still has only 21 goals in 569 career games. Salvador is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: The Bergen Record reports that Devils D Bryce Salvador (ankle) and RW David Clarkson (leg) will not play Tuesday vs. Dallas.
Analysis: Salvador has now missed four games with this issue, while Clarkson will miss his third consecutive contest. Salvador isn't much of a Fantasy option when healthy, while Clarkson has a little more value in deeper formats. Don't use either of them in Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 4-10).
News: As expected, Devils D Bryce Salvador (lower body) sat out Saturday's win over the Wild.
Analysis: Salvador is not much of an offensive threat with the Devils, with only two goals and six assists in 37 games this season. His only real value is in leagues that reward heavily for shorthanded stats when healthy.
News: The Bergen Record reports that Devils D Bryce Salvador (lower body) will miss his third straight game in a row Saturday against the Wild.
Analysis: Salvador is not much of an offensive threat with the Devils, with only two goals and six assists in 37 games this season. His only real value is in leagues that reward heavily for shorthanded stats when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador did not play on Thursday against Chicago due to a lower-body injury. He is questionable for Saturday at Minnesota.
Analysis: Salvador is not much of an offensive threat with the Devils, with only two goals and six assists in 37 games this season. His only real value is in leagues that reward heavily for shorthanded stats when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador did not play on Wednesday against Pittsburgh due to a lower-body injury. He is questionable for Thursday at Chicago.
Analysis: Salvador is not much of an offensive threat with the Devils, with only two goals and six assists in 37 games this season. His only real value is in leagues that reward heavily for shorthanded stats when healthy.
News: The New Jersey Star-Ledger reports that Devils D Bryce Salvador suffered a lower-body injury on Monday against the Thrashers. Salvador is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Penguins.
Analysis: Salvador is not much of an offensive threat with the Devils, with only two goals and six assists in 37 games this season. His only real value is in leagues that reward heavily for shorthanded stats when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Friday against the Senators. Salvador made it 4-2 midway through the third as he beat Brian Elliott on a slap shot for his first goal of the season. It was also his first point in 10 games.
Analysis: Don't be surprised that Salvador isn't lighting it up from the blue line. He has always been a marginal offensive contributor and more in the lineup for his defense. Salvador is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports with Paul Martin and Johnny Oduya already missing from the defense, Bryce Salvador scared his coach suffering an ankle injury that forced him to limp off the ice early in the third period on Saturday against Tampa Bay. He was OK and quickly returned. "I said, 'Not another one. Please,'" Devils coach Jacques Lemaire said. "He was coming back limping and I thought it was bad."
Analysis: Salvador played more than 23 minutes on Saturday and even got into a fight, his second of the season. Salvador will remain in the lineup for New Jersey, but he is not a great Fantasy option since he is not a top offensive player. Salvador is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador tallied two assists and finished at plus-2 during Friday's game against the Thrashers. It was his first points in six games.
Analysis: Although Salvador has a career offensive season in 2008-09 (16 points), we are not surprised he has gotten off to a slow start in 2009-10. Salvador has always been a defensive blueliner and that is not going to change anytime soon. Salvador is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: New Jersey defenseman Bryce Salvador missed Game 7 of the Devils' series with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night with a knee injury. Salvador was hurt in Game 4 and sat out three straight games. Andy Greene played in his place.
Analysis: At least Salvador wasn't around to watch New Jersey blow a late one-goal lead and lose the series to Carolina. This knee injury isn't expected to linger into training camp. The 33-year-old Salvador totaled a career-high 13 assists and 16 points in 2008-09. While he had a decent year offensively, Salvador still dressed most nights for his defense. He will still have minimal Fantasy appeal heading into 2009-10.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador sat out a second game on Sunday in Game 6 against the Hurricanes with a knee injury. He is considered questionable for the decisive Game 7 on Tuesday.
Analysis: Salvador is known for his defense, not hid ability to get points. He did have a career-high with three goals and 13 assists this season but is still a low-end Fantasy producer.
News: New Jersey Devils right wing Jamie Langenbrunner and defenseman Bryce Salvador missed Game 5 of the Devils' first-round playoff series with the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday. Langenbrunner, who had a career-high 29 goals this past season, will miss his third straight game with a lower body injury suffered in Game 2. Salvador hurt his left knee in the second period of the Hurricanes' 4-3 Game 4 win on Tuesday night. Andy Greene will replace him in the lineup.
Analysis: The 33-year-old Salvador totaled a career-high 13 assists and 16 points in 2008-09. While he had a decent year offensively, Salvador still dressed most nights for his defense. He will still have minimal Fantasy appeal heading into 2009-10.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador matched his season high with two assists during Thursday's game against the Coyotes. His other two-assist game was Dec. 10 against the Penguins.
Analysis: Salvador has three assists in his last three games and 10 on the season. Salvador is a good NHL defenseman, but is not a good Fantasy option. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador was the only player to score in Friday's 1-0 win over the Bruins. He unloaded a wrist shot past goalie Tim Thomas midway through the second period for just his third goal of the season.
Analysis: It is quite rare that Salvador will even get credited with a point, much less score a game-winning goal. He remains a player not worth owning in Fantasy play.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador tallied an assist and finished at even in 15:36 of ice time Tuesday against the Capitals. It was his first point in 14 games.
Analysis: Salvador has been pretty healthy over the last month after having some injury-problems earlier in the season, but his status is far more important to the Devils than Fantasy owners. The defensive-minded player has minimal Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: New Jersey D Bryce Salvador, formerly of the Blues, played Tuesday against St. Louis after sitting out five games because of an ear infection. Salvador earned an assist on the Devils' winning goal. It was Salvador's first game in St. Louis since being traded for Cam Janssen on Feb. 26.
Analysis: Salvador has five points in his last six games and is having a surprising offensive outburst for a normally defensive-minded player. He is likely not going to sustain at this high pace, so continue to view Salvador has a very low-end Fantasy player.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Devils D Bryce Salvador, who has missed five straight games and could return Tuesday in St. Louis (where he used to play), was suffering from an inner ear infection that may or may not have resulted from getting hit in the face with a puck. "You take a puck in the face and you think everything is fine," he said. "Then something like this happens, whether it's related or unrelated. It's hard to tell if it was related. How I got it, no one can be sure. The good thing is they were able to figure out what it was and rule out a concussion."
Analysis: The Devils are eager to get Salvador back in the lineup because of his defensive prowess, but he is not being missed much in Fantasy since his offensive skills have always been weak. Salvador has limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador missed his fourth game in a row Friday as New Jersey fell to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Salvador has played well offensively over the last few weeks, but it's nothing to get overly excited about. He is still more of a defensive-minded player with limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador sat out a third straight game with an upper-body injury Tuesday against the Bruins.
Analysis: Salvador has played well offensively over the last few weeks, but it's nothing to get overly excited about. He is still more of a defensive-minded player with limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador sat out a second straight game with an upper-body injury Sunday as New Jersey defeated the Flyers.
Analysis: alvador has played well offensively over the last few weeks, but it's nothing to get overly excited about. He is still more of a defensive-minded player with limited Fantasy appeal when healthy. Ignore him in Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 22-28).
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador missed his first game Friday against the Senators since sustaining an upper-body injury Wednesday against the Sabres. He remains questionable heading into Sunday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Salvador has played well offensively over the last few weeks, but it's nothing to get overly excited about. He is still more of a defensive-minded player with limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Wednesday's game against the Sabres before leaving in the second period with an upper-body injury. Salvador made it 3-1 at 10:52 of the second period after his shot from the middle of the blue line deflected off Paul Gaustad's skate in the slot. It was his second goal of the season and first since Nov. 21.
Analysis: Salvador has managed four points in his last dive games aftee getting just two in his previous 25 outings. Despite his recent surge, Salvador is still not a top-offensive threat despite logging close to 21 minutes per game. Salvador is primarily a defensive player and best used in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador was able to play in Friday's game against the Rangers after taking a puck to the face Wednesday against the Penguins. He totaled an assist and plus-1 rating in 20:18 of ice time. He has three assists in his last two games.
Analysis: Despite his recent surge, Salvador has all of five points in 25 games this season despite logging close to 21 minutes per game. Salvador is primarily a defensive player and best used in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador took a puck to the face in the closing minutes Wednesday against the Penguins and was helped to the locker room, clutching a towel to his face. "He'll be fine," Devils coach Brent Sutter said. "He's got some stitches. I haven't been told anything different."
Analysis: Salvador had two assists and a plus-1 rating in 19:21 Wednesday. He had all of two points in his first 23 games this season despite logging close to 21 minutes per game. Salvador is primarily a defensive player and best used in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador returned to the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers after missing one game with a foot injury. He didn't have a point in 19:58 of ice time and finished at even. He took no shots and spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Salvador is still stuck on just one point this season. However, he is not asked to contribute a lot of offensively and asked to play more of a defensive role. He has limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: The Bergen County Record reports that Devils D Bryce Salvador (foot) will play Tuesday against the Rangers.
Analysis: Salvador has just one point this season in 13 games. Salvador is a nice heavy hitter, but his value lies only in deeper leagues that reward penalty minutes when healthy.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Oilers because of a foot injury suffered Saturday against the Red Wings. He remains questionable heading into Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Salvador has just one point this season in 13 games. Salvador is a nice heavy hitter, but his value lies only in deeper leagues that reward penalty minutes when healthy. He is an injury-risk start Week 6 (Nov. 10-16).
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador was forced out of Saturday's game against the Red Wings after blocking a shot with his skate. He did not record any points in the game.
Analysis: Salvador has just one point this season in 13 games. Salvador is a nice heavy hitter, but his value lies only in deeper leagues that reward penalty minutes.
News: The New Jersey Devils re-signed impending free agents Jay Pandolfo and Bryce Salvador on Tuesday, but said goodbye to forward Sergei Brylin, who won three Stanley Cup titles and spent his first 13 NHL seasons with the club. Just hours before bidding could begin on other teams' free agents, the Devils came to terms with Pandolfo and fellow forwards David Clarkson and Barry Tallackson, along with sturdy defenseman Salvador -- who came to New Jersey at this year's trade deadline. Pandolfo signed a three-year deal in which he will earn $2.5 million per season. Salvador will be paid $2.9 million for each of the next four seasons, and Clarkson signed a two-year contract that will pay him $800,000 next season and $875,000 in the 2009-10 season.
Analysis: Pandolfo is a solid NHLer, but is more of a low-end Fantasy option, having never scored more than 30 points in a season. Salvador is a nice heavy hitter, but his value lies only in deeper leagues that reward penalty minutes. Clarkson is also a solid enforcer, but shouldn't be much of a scorer again in 2008-09. Only draft him in leagues that reward penalty minutes. Tallackson has only two points in 16 career NHL games and should be ignored in all formats until he shows some potential. As for Brylin, his days as a potent Fantasy contributor appear to be over, and he should only be drafted as a flier in super-deep leagues.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador (soreness) did not play Sunday against the Rangers. He has now missed the last 10 games and is questionable for the first round of the 2007-08 playoffs.
Analysis: Salvador acts as an enforcer when on the ice for the Devils and really can't help Fantasy owners outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador (soreness) did not play Wednesday against the Bruins. He has now missed the last eight games and is questionable for Friday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Salvador acts as an enforcer when on the ice for the Devils and really can't help Fantasy owners outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM. He remains day to day.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador (soreness) did not play Tuesday against the Islanders. He has now missed the last seven games and is questionable for Wednesday against the Bruins.
Analysis: Salvador acts as an enforcer when on the ice for the Devils and really can't help Fantasy owners outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM. He remains day to day.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador (soreness) was not in the lineup Friday against the Flyers. He has now missed the last six games and remains questionable for the game at the New York Islanders on April 1.
Analysis: Salvador acts as an enforcer when on the ice for the Devils and really can't help Fantasy owners outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM. He remains day to day.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador (soreness) did not return to the lineup Thursday against the Rangers. He has now missed the last five games and is questionable for Friday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Salvador acts as an enforcer when on the ice for the Devils and really can't help Fantasy owners outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM. He remains day to day.
News: Devils D Bryce Salvador skated Tuesday, according to the Bergen County Record but won't play in the game against the Penguins that night as he continues to deal with lower-body soreness.
Analysis: Salvador has only ever been worth using in leagues that reward bad behavior, and you shouldn't be relying on him at this late point in the season.
News:Bryce Salvador was not in uniform for the third straight game on Saturday against Pittsburgh. Salvador has been kept out because of general soreness.
Analysis: Salvador has only ever been worth using in leagues that reward bad behavior, and you shouldn't be relying on him at this late point in the season.
News:Bryce Salvador was not in uniform on Friday as the New Jersey Devils lost 3-1 to the New York Islanders. Salvador was given the night off as he deals with general soreness.
Analysis: Salvador has only ever been worth using in leagues that reward bad behavior, and you shouldn't be relying on him at this late point in the season.
News:Bryce Salvador was not in uniform on Wednesday as the New Jersey Devils lost 2-1 in a shootout to the New York Rangers. Salvador was given the night off as he deals with general soreness.
Analysis: Salvador has only ever been worth using in leagues that reward bad behavior, and you shouldn't be relying on him at this late point in the season.
News: Devils coach Brent Sutter said Wednesday that D Bryce Salvador is unlikely to play against the Rangers tonight as he deals with general soreness, reports the Bergen County Record.
Analysis: Salvador has only ever been worth using in leagues that reward bad behavior, and you shouldn't be relying on him at this late point in the season.
News: The NHL Network reports the Blues have traded D Bryce Salvador to the Devils for St. Louis native RW Cam Janssen.
Analysis: Salvador has only one goal and 12 points this season and likely won't be looked upon to expand his offensive game in New Jersey. He should be ignored in most formats. Janssen is also limited offensively, but finds himself in the penalty box more than most players. He has 114 penalty minutes this season, so has some minimal value in leagues that reward bad behavior.
News: Blues D Bryce Salvador returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Blackhawks after missing one game with a back injury. He did not record a point in 17:20 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Salvador has just two assists in his last 21 games. He hasn't scored a goal since Oct. 10. Salvador has never been a big offensive contributor in his career and has limited Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Blues D Bryce Salvador did not dress Sunday against the Blue Jackets after leaving Saturday's game with back spasms from a first-period cross-check by Nashville's Jason Arnott. Blue head coach Andy Murray said Salvador was day to day.
Analysis: Salvador has just two assists in his last 20 games. He hasn't scored a goal since Oct. 10. Salvador has never been a big offensive contributor in his career and has limited Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Blues D Bryce Salvador failed to record a point Saturday against the Bruins, but finished at plus-3 in 22:00 of ice time. He does have two assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Salvador sports a plus-13 this season despite only tallying nine points in 30 games. The Blues have thrown him plenty of playing time this season. He is responding as he is on track to record career highs in games played and points. Right now, he is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for plus/minus ratings.
News: Blues D Bryce Salvador picked up two assists and a plus-3 rating during Wednesday's game against the Sabres. He now has three of his four assists in his last two games and a plus-7 rating in his last six games.
Analysis: Salvador sports a plus-14 this season despite only tallying five points in 20 games. The Blues have thrown him plenty of playing time this season. He is responding as he is on track to record career highs in games played and points. Right now, he is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for plus/minus ratings.
News: D Bryce Salvador was a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game.
Analysis: Salvador managed just two goals and seven points through 64 games in 2006-07 before ending last season on IR. He is not worth owning in most Fantasy formats.
News: D Bryce Salvador was a healthy scratch Tuesday night for the first time since March 2004. Salvador, who is in his seventh season with the Blues, was replaced in the lineup by D Matt Walker. "Sal is normally a strong starter every season, but for whatever reason, it hasn't quite been at his level so far," Blues coach Andy Murray said. "I think we're asking Sal to let his legs make a lot of decisions for him. I think we're asking him to use his skating. I'm not critical of him, or negative, but we told him what we'd like him to do better. He's the kind of guy that will do that."
Analysis: Salvador managed just two goals and seven points through 64 games in 2006-07 before ending last season on IR. He is not worth owning in most Fantasy formats.
News: Dan Hinote (shoulder), Jay McKee (abdominal, hip), Vladimir Orszagh (knee), Martin Rucinsky (hip) and Bryce Salvador (collarbone) all finished the season on injured reserve.
Analysis: Salvador managed just two goals and seven points through 64 games in 2006-07 before ending the season on IR. He is expected to be ready for training camp.
News: St. Louis Blues defenseman Bryce Salvador fractured his collarbone and will be sidelined the rest of the season, the team said Sunday. The Blues recalled defenseman Roman Polak from Peoria of the AHL under emergency conditions to replace Salvador, who was injured in the first period of a 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
Analysis: Salvador leads the Blues with 156 blocked shots and is tied for second with 73 hits. He has two goals and five assists in 64 games, along with 55 penalty minutes. Polak has four goals and eight assists, along with 62 penalty minutes, in 50 games at Peoria. He has played in six games with the Blues.
News: Blues D Bryce Salvador left Saturday's game with 6:18 left in the first period with an upper-body injury and did not return. Montreal C Saku Koivu hooked Salvador and than hit him into the boards where Salvador was for a minute before skating off.
Analysis: When healthy, Salvador is only recommended in the very largest of Fantasy formats.
News: Bryce Salvador (back) was back in the lineup for Sunday's game at Chicago. He was scoreless with a minus-3 rating in 13:11 of ice time.
Analysis: When healthy, Salvador is only recommended in the very largest of Fantasy formats.
News: St. Louis D Bryce Salvador left Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets with a lower back injury and did not return.
Analysis: Salvador is considered day to day. He'll have four full days to recover before the Blues take to the ice again on Sunday afternoon at Chicago.
News: Bryce Salvador (lower body) returned to the lineup on Tuesday against the Wild. He was scoreless in 18:49 of ice time.
Analysis: Salvador is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: Blues D Bryce Salvador (lower body) did not play Saturday against the Predators.
Analysis: Salvador is not a recommended Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The Blues played Friday night without defensemen Jay McKee and Bryce Salvador. Salvador missed his first game with a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Salvador is not a recommended Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Bryce Salvador (facial lacerations) returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Salvador back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues.
News: Blues D Bryce Salvador missed his second straight game Tuesday. He is still feeling the effects of being hit in the face with a puck in Saturday's game at Nashville. Salvador received stitches below his left eye and above his mouth.
Analysis: Salvador is only useful in leagues that reward heavily for penalty minutes. It is safe to ignore him in all other formats.
News: Salvador (hand) was able to play in Thursday's game at Edmonton. He was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 21:11 of ice time.
Analysis: Salvador is not useful from a Fantasy perspective.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Bryce Salvador left Tuesday's game against the Flames due to a left hand injury. He was injured while blocking a shot, but X-rays were negative.
Analysis: Salvador is considered day to day. When healthy, he is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: Bryce Salvador has managed just one goal, one assist and a minus-6 rating through 13 games so far for the Blues.
Analysis: Salvador is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues at this time.
News: Bryce Salvador (shoulder) is still listed out indefinitely and it is likely he will not return this season with nothing left to play for in St. Louis.
Analysis: There is no sense in the defenseman risking further injury or damage by returning at anything less than 100 percent.
News: Bryce Salvador (shoulder) missed another game Tuesday against the Predators.
Analysis: Salvador's shoulder has nagged him for most of the season. It is likely he will not be useful in Fantasy leagues until 2006-07.
News: Bryce Salvador was out of the lineup again on Sunday against Edmonton due to a shoulder injury.
Analysis: There is no word on whether it is related to his earlier shoulder problems or not. He is considered day to day. Drop him in all larger Fantasy leagues for the final scoring period.
News: Salvador (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve on Saturday. He was scoreless in 16:18 of ice time at Los Angeles.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Salvador back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues.
News: The Blues placed Bryce Salvador back on injured reserve on Wednesday due to a sore right shoulder.
Analysis: Salvador has had trouble getting over the shoulder injury and will be out until at least late March this time around.
News: Bryce Salvador (shoulder) was able to play in Wednesday's game at Edmonton. He was scoreless with six blocked shots in 21:38 of ice time.
Analysis: The fact Salvador went down and blocked six shots means he is 100 percent and safe to activate in all larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Bryce Salvador (shoulder) remains on injured reserve heading into the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: When healthy, Salvador is not a useful Fantasy option.
News: Earlier Monday, the Blues placed defenseman Bryce Salvador (shoulder) on injured reserve.
Analysis: Salvador rarely scores and the fourth-year defenseman has a minus-24.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Defenseman Bryce Salvador missed his second game with a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Salvador rarely scores and he has a minus-24.
News: Bryce Salvador was scoreless in Saturday's game against the Rangers with a minus-2 rating.
Analysis: Salvador has gone scoreless in 11 of the past 12 games, so his Fantasy value is minimal.
News: Bryce Salvador (wrist) was back in the lineup on Monday against Chicago. He was scoreless and a plus-2 in 19:28 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Salvador back into the active lineup in all larger Fantasy leagues which reward PIM.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Bryce Salvador missed Saturday's game against Nashville due to a wrist injury.
Analysis: The severity of the injury is not yet known. Keep Salvador reserved in larger Fantasy leagues which reward PIM if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Bryce Salvador missed Tuesday's game in Toronto with pain in his left wrist, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Analysis: Salvador, whose status is day to day, has minimal Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Bryce Salvador (wrist) made his season debut on Tuesday. He was scoreless in 13:38 of ice time.
Analysis: Salvador is only useful in leagues which reward PIM.
News: Bryce Salvador (wrist surgery) will make his regular-season debut Tuesday against Anaheim, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He played two games of a conditioning stint with Worcester of the AHL.
Analysis: Salvador isn't worth using in Fantasy leagues despite his pending return.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Bryce Salvador (wrist surgery) has been cleared for everything but contact and participated in his first full team practice on Wednesday. "I'm back, back to practice and feeling good," he said. "Right now it's more a mental thing -- just getting to a point where I feel comfortable putting everything into (a shot). ... I'm doing now pretty much what I would be doing in August."
Analysis: Salvador might return as early as late October. He's too risky to warrant Draft Day consideration since he's not fully healthy.
News: Salvador had wrist surgery on Thursday. The procedure was needed to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is expected to wear a cast for six weeks and then a splint for another six weeks. He will then take part in a six to eight week rehabilitation program. Salvador is only useful in Fantasy leagues which reward penalty minutes.
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News: Salvador (shoulder) did not play Saturday. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he will miss at least a couple of games due to the injury. Keep him reserved.
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News: Salvador left Thursday's game with a shoulder injury. He was unable to return. He is questionable for Saturday's game at Pittsburgh. Salvador is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Salvador missed Thursday's game against Chicago with back pain. He was sideswiped in an auto accident on Wednesday, and is day to day. Salvador has no Fantasy value.
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News: Salvador returned from a back injury over the weekend. Salvador's not an impact Fantasy player, so don't pick him up now that he's back.
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News: Salvador has targeted this weekend as a possible return date from a strained abdominal muscle, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He's not an impact Fantasy player, so don't pick him up regardless of when he's back.
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News: Salvador is expected to return to action in time for Thursday's Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. He was checked hard into the boards by Benoit Hogue in Game 2 and was cut on his forehead.
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News: Salvador left Sunday's Game Two of the Blues' second-round playoff series against Dallas with a cut over his right eye. He is listed as day to day.
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News: The Blues scratched Salvador from Tuesday's game against the Islanders due to a sore left wrist. He originally suffered the injury in a fight a few games ago. Reserve Salvador for now.
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News: Salvador suffered a strained hamstring during the second period of Thursday's game against Tampa Bay. He said after the game that he hopes to play Saturday against Colorado, although he's not the type of player you should be counting on for your Fantasy team.
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News: Salvador left Tuesday's game against Boston with blurred vision and motion sickness. Although he's not an impact Fantasy player, this leaves yet another hole on the injury-riddled St. Louis blueline. Tread carefully with your Blues for the next few games.
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