News:Martin St. Louis has been named one of the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award which is presented annually to the most outstanding NHLer as voted by the members of the Players' Association.
Analysis: He's up against Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. He led the league in points (60) and assists (43), and was second in points per game (1.25).
Bolts' St. Louis Gets Goal, Assist; Wins Scoring Title
News:Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in Tampa Bay's 5-3 loss to Florida. The points give him 60 on the season, enough to win the NHL scoring race.
Analysis: He's the oldest player to win the league scoring title. He also won it in 2004.
News:Martin St. Louis netted a hat trick during the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The points move him into the NHL scoring lead with 58 points.
Analysis: The veteran winger scored his third goal of the night on an empty net to cap off a stellar performance in which he posted a plus-4 rating. An Art Ross may be in the future for this talented winger.
News:Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's loss to Carolina. He now sits one point out of a tie for the NHL scoring lead. He has 55 points.
Analysis: Sidney Crosby still sits on the top with 56 points, but Mighty Mite is inching his way up. Not bad for a guy who'll turn 38 in June. The old man still has the goods.
Bolts' St. Louis Inching Closer To NHL Scoring Lead
News:Martin St. Louis' point streak now stands at four games and six points (two goals, four assists) after he netted two goals Saturday in an overtime loss to the Capitals. He's now tied with teammate Steven Stamkos for second in NHL scoring with 52 points.
Analysis: Sid the Kid remains on the sidelines, so both Bolts are closing on him for the scoring lead. And Mighty Mite could emerge victorious -- wouldn't that be sweet for the soon-to-be 38-year-old.
News:Martin St. Louis set up two power-play goals in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Ottawa. He now has more points on the power play in 39 games this season (18) than he had last year in 77 games (16).
Analysis: The assists give him 49 points on the season and he's now just one point behind teammate Steven Stamkos for second place on the NHL scoring list.
News:Martin St. Louis tallied his 38th assist of the season in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals. He remains second in the NHL in assists and is now third in league scoring with 47 points.
Analysis: The Bolts have two scorers in the top three (Steven Stamkos is the other). Mighty Mite shows no signs of slowing. Use as you always do.
News:Martin St. Louis picked up another goal and two assists in Thursday's 5-0 win over Carolina.
Analysis: Coming into Thursday, the incredible undersized scoring machine hadn't gone two games in a row without a point all year long. He'd gone pointless Tuesday, so it was no surprise to see Martin St. Louis get right back on the horse. His 46 points are good for third in the NHL, two shy of teammate Steven Stamkos' 48.
News:Martin St. Louis will not be traded, according to Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman. "There's nothing you can do about (the speculation)," Yzerman said. "... [but] I think (not trading St. Louis) is what I said."
Analysis: Entering action Saturday, he was fourth in league scoring and the clear emotional leader in the Bolts' dressing room. He has two years left on his current deal and at his current pace, he's likely to play a couple more. And it looks like they'll be in a Bolts uni.
News:Martin St. Louis stretched his current point streak to three games and four points (one goal, three assists) with an assist in Friday's shootout win over New Jersey.
Analysis: There are plenty of rumors that Mighty Mite could be moved by the trade deadline. His fantasy value could be bruised by such a move, particularly if he goes to a place where he's not such an integral part of the offense.
News:Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist, both of which came on the power play, in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Sabres.
Analysis: Mighty Mite has been one of the league's most consistent point producers. He still hasn't gone more than one game without recording a point. He's fantasy gold.
News:Martin St. Louis potted a power-play assist in Sunday's loss to Winnipeg. It's his 12th power-play helper this season and 33rd overall.
Analysis: The important thing to note here is that those 12 power-play helpers came in 32 games -- last season it took him 77 to get 12 PPA. His value this season is closer to his 2010-11 season (99 points) than it is to last year's 74 points. You know what to do.
News:Martin St. Louis' assist Wednesday in a loss to Toronto was his third assist in as many games and his 32nd on the season.
Analysis: His 39 points overall put him just a hair out of the top-three scorers in the NHL. The Bolts are headed nowhere right now and we can't help but wonder if they'd consider trading him. Just a hunch, but he'd certainly fetch them a solid haul and his value on a contending team would be the same or better.
News:Martin St. Louis now has 31 assists this season after he picked up a helper in Monday's win over the Flyers.
Analysis: There's only one guy who's a better set-up man than Mighty Mite, and that's Sidney Crosby. You know what to do.
News:Martin St. Louis tallied his 30th assist of the season -- second-best in the NHL -- in Saturday's 4-1 win over Carolina.
Analysis: He'd had his seven-game point streak snapped Thursday against the Isles, but he's right back on the board. In fact, this season he's never been held off the score sheet for two straight games. He's great in all formats, but particularly strong in head-to-head formats -- consistency is key in those set-ups.
News:Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Panthers. The points extend his current streak to seven games and 12 points (three goals, nine assists).
Analysis: Whoa -- Mighty Mite has become the Energizer Bunny. He's fourth in the NHL in scoring, one point behind Chris Kunitz of the Pens. You know what to do -- we don't have to tell you.
News:Martin St. Louis stretched his point streak to six games and nine points (two goals, seven assists) with two helpers in Saturday's loss to the Canadiens.
Analysis: His 27 assists are good enough for second in the league. Mighty Mite has 33 points overall and is on a pace that would deliver a career-best 108 over a full season. You know what to do.
News:Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's win over the Devils. The points extend his current point streak to four games and six points (two goals, four assists).
Analysis: There aren't enough superlatives to describe his performance, particularly at the ripe young age of 37. You know what to do.
News:Martin St. Louis picked up two assists in Monday's loss to the Penguins to extend his point streak to three games (one goal, three assists). He now has 23 helpers on the season.
Analysis: Sidney Crosby is the only man who sits ahead of him on the assist chart right now. And his consistency is off the charts -- he's never been held off the scoresheet for more than one game. That's head-to-head gold.
News:Martin St. Louis picked up his 19th assist of the season in Saturday's win over Carolina to move into sole possession of the league lead in helpers.
Analysis: Of course he'd like more goals (he has four), but he's still in the top-five scorers in the NHL. Not bad for a 37-year-old.
News:Martin St. Louis sits tied with Sidney Crosby for the NHL lead in assists with 17. He has 21 points overall in just 14 games.
Analysis: His pace is incredible and he's on a three-game, five-point streak right now. He's been held off the scoresheet just three times in 14 games and for never more than a single game. One word: stud.
News:Martin St. Louis picked up two assists in Thursday's loss to New Jersey, giving him 16 points in 10 games on the year.
Analysis: Though he's got just three goals, Martin St. Louis' playmaking certainly hasn't suffered at all, as he's among the NHL leaders in points. Keep rolling Mighty Mite while he continues to defy old age and build his Hall of Fame credentials.
News:Martin St. Louis continued his climb toward the league scoring lead with an assist in Tuesday's victory over the Panthers. He sits third overall with 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in six games.
Analysis: There are three Bolts in the top 10 scorers, with Martin St. Louis leading the way. Unfortunately, there's absolutely no way he maintains his current pace of 96 points in 48 games. As a result, you have to look at the possibility of a sell-high trade once you forecast his remaining production.
News:Martin St. Louis set up four Tampa Bay goals Sunday in a 5-1 win over Philadelphia. Two of the assists came on the power play. He now has three goals and eight assists in five games this season.
Analysis: Mighty Mite may be turning 38 in June, but he doesn't have the same kind of game mileage on him as other players his age. We do not foresee a slowdown this season or next. Use him with confidence.
News:Martin St. Louis notched a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: Linemate Steven Stamkos also scored two points Monday, with the dynamic duo having combined for nine points over the Lightning's first two games this season.
News:Martin St. Louis scored two power-play goals, one of which was the game-winner, in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Capitals.
Analysis: Zing -- he hasn't lost a step. He plays (and produces) like a guy eight-to-10 years younger. You know what to do.
News:Martin St. Louis is showing no signs of slowing down and is doing nothing but impress his teammates at training camp, reports the Tampa Bay Times. "He's a machine — he's that little ball of fire," said captain Vinny Lecavalier. "You'd think he's 22."
Analysis:Martin St. Louis has been a model of consistency with six straight 70-point seasons and he's also been extremely durable. There are three seasons left on his current contract and while he got off to a bit of a slow start last year, we don't see that in the tea leaves for this one. He'll be pumped to fly. Expect another excellent season.
Bolts' St. Louis Worried About Long Lockout Hurting Career
News:Martin St. Louis is fearful that a long lockout will hurt his career, reports the Tampa Times.
Analysis: He's still critical to the Bolts' success, but at 37, he knows his time in the league is limited and that playing helps keep his physical gifts from deteriorating. "I don't want to just fade away," Martin St. Louis said. "I don't think that's me. I've always been a big part of the teams I'm on. I want to go out that way." He will turn to Europe if he has to, but only if he wants to pay up to $70,000 a month for his insurance.
News:Martin St. Louis is frustrated by the lockout and wants to get back on the ice, reports the Tampa Tribune.
Analysis: "I need to play," Martin St. Louis said. "I'm 37 years old ... for older players like me, my clock is ticking." Mighty Mite has 323 goals and 529 assists in 931 NHL games and he wants a shot at another Stanley Cup. However, if no progress is made soon in the lockout, he'll jet overseas for some competitive ice time.
Bolts' St. Louis Will Head To Europe If Locked Out
News:Martin St. Louis will play in Europe this season if the NHL locks out its players for an extended period, reports the St Petersburg Times.
Analysis: "With my age, you want to keep playing," the 37-year-old winger said. "I don't want to take a year off. If the NHL wants to shut us down, we'll go play somewhere else." He added that he expects to be playing in Europe by mid October because "if it gets to October, it usually means (a lockout) will go longer." Our only concern is the injury risk -- a prolonged recovery at his age would seriously diminish his fantasy value.
News:Martin St. Louis picked up two assists in Saturday's win over the Islanders, putting his scoring total to 66 points on the season.
Analysis: Nice burst -- he had gone three games without registering a point. And he hadn't scored a multi-point game since February 26. He does have 66 points in 68 games and that's good enough to warrant a recurring activation.
News:Martin St. Louis stretched his point streak to four games and seven points with an assist in Saturday's OT win over Carolina.
Analysis: He has three goals and four assists in that span and 61 points in 60 points this season. He should deliver fantasy goodness for his owners until season's end.
News:Martin St. Louis picked up an assist Friday. It extended his point streak to three games and six points (three goals, three assists).
Analysis: The line of Martin St. Louis, Steven Stamkos and Teddy Purcell has been white hot since their unification. This is a trio that should continue to produce to season's end and could stick for next season.
News:Martin St. Louis picked up an assist Tuesday in a win over the Canadiens.
Analysis: He has seven points (four goals, three assists) in his last four games. The Bolts are on a surprising surge that's fueled by Martin St. Louis, Steven Stamkos and Teddy Purcell. Use him well.
News:Martin St. Louis scored a hat trick and added an assist in Sunday's win over New Jersey.
Analysis: He factored in all four Bolts' goals. He had been relatively quiet since his last trick on February 4 -- he had just three goals and two helpers in his previous 10 games. But he was reunited on a talent-heavy line with Steven Stamkos and Teddy Purcell, and it gave him and his team a real lift. He now has 58 points (22, 36) in 57 games.
News:Martin St. Louis was reunited with Vinny Lecavalier on Jan. 17 and the two have combined for nine goals and 14 assists.
Analysis: Mighty Mite is the stick that stirs the drink in Tampa and he was instrumental in Vinny's Rocket Richard Trophy win years ago. He has been the hottest of the two since the reunion -- try six goals and seven helpers.
News:Martin St. Louis sniped a hat trick in Saturday's win over the Panthers. The goals extend his point streak to nine games (six goals, 10 assists).
Analysis: He has been on an incredible run since his return Dec. 21 from that awful facial injury. He has played in 19 games and has been held off the scoresheet just three times. And he has 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists) in that span. Hot really doesn't describe, does it?
News:Martin St. Louis picked up an assist Thursday in an OT loss to Winnipeg.
Analysis: It's just another day in paradise for this spectacular scorer. His point streak now stands at eight games and 13 points (three and 10); he has helpers in all eight of those games. We do not need to tell you what to do.
News:Martin St. Louis' scoring rampage continued Tuesday when he scored a goal and added an assist to extend his point streak to seven games and 12 points.
Analysis: He has three goals and nine assists in those seven games and has goals in three straight. His goal was a thing of beauty -- his speed turned the Caps' defender inside-out at the blue line and he blew past as the defender tripped over his feet. He then stripped Tomas Vokoun of his jock and his dignity, and stuffed the puck home. Mighty Mite now has 45 points in 44 games.
News:Martin St. Louis' point streak stands at six games and 10 points after he scored a goal and added a power-play assist Tuesday in a win over the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: He has two goals and eight helpers in those six games and has moved into the league's top-10 assist men. And that's after missing six games with facial fractures. He's one of the best -- use accordingly.
News:Martin St. Louis missed practice Monday for "body maintenance" purposes, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: This seems like just a routine day off for Martin St. Louis, who is currently riding a four-game assist streak. He is expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia.
News:Martin St. Louis set up both Lightning goals in a win Friday over the Stars.
Analysis: His assist streak stands at four games and six helpers. And he now has 39 points in 41 games. An 80-point season is still within reach.
News:Martin St. Louis picked up an assist Sunday against the Penguins.
Analysis: He hasn't scored a goal in 11 games but he has 13 assists in that same span. Overall, he has 36 points in 38 games.
News:Martin St. Louis, who picked up two assists Friday, still has blurry vision in his left eye and it may be permanent, reports Tampa Bay Times.
Analysis:Martin St. Louis' left eye filled with blood when he was hit with that puck Dec. 8. "It's been tough for him to find out the inside of his eye might stay the way it is now and the fact that he doesn't have the same vision, which is his No. 1 asset," Bolts' Guy Boucher said. "It has annoyed him." St. Louis hasn't spoken about his eye and the Bolts' team trainer Tommy Mulligan says it's too early to say if the winger's vision loss will be permanent. His contact prescription has been updated to accommodate the injury. The blurriness has not affected his production.
News:Martin St. Louis powered a third-period comeback with two late assists Tuesday against Vancouver to help force the game to a shootout. Tampa ultimately lost 5-4.
Analysis: Can you say clutch? He also fired six shots and has 12 points in his last 11 games. He is the straw that stirs the drink in Tampa and he remains among the best right wingers in the NHL. Use him with supreme confidence.
News:Martin St. Louis had his eight-game scoring streak snapped Thursday by the Senators in a 4-1 loss.
Analysis: He rattled one off the posts early in the third but it stayed out. The streak had stretched for six games since his return from injury and two prior.
News:Martin St. Louis' point streak sits at eight games and 11 points (three goals, eight assists) after he picked up an assist in Tuesday's loss to Toronto.
Analysis: He's one of the best right wingers in the game. Use him accordingly.
Tampa's St. Louis: Three Assists And Seven-Game Streak
News:Martin St. Louis, who finished with three helpers, recorded his 500th career assist in Saturday's win over Carolina.
Analysis: He just happened to set up every one of Steven Stamkos' three markers. Mighty Mite is on a seven-game, 10-point scoring streak in which he has three goals and seven assists. And he's still sporting that full cage to protect broken bones in his face. He's one tough little guy.
News:Martin St. Louis had two assists Tuesday night in a win over the Flyers.
Analysis: His point streak now stands at five games and six points. Sure, it was interrupted by injury but the guy is unbelievable. Make sure you have him in your lineup.
News:Martin St. Louis picked up an assist in an OT loss to the Avalanche on Friday night.
Analysis: He really is the straw that stirs the drink in Tampa. He's on a four-game point streak that spans his injury period and has eight points in his last nine games. Be sure to activate him for the post-Christmas period.
News:Martin St. Louis (face) was a surprise activation Wednesday night against San Jose. He played over 20 minutes and scored his 10th goal of the season.
Analysis: He played wearing a full metal cage -- the type mandatory for youth hockey -- to protect his healing face. He missed just five games. This guy is unbelievably tough. Get him back in there.
News:Martin St. Louis (face) returned to practice Tuesday, The Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: The facial injury, which was cause by a puck to the left eye, kept Martin St. Louis out for the past two weeks. St. Louis traveled with the Bolts to San Jose, where they will play Wednesday.
Lightning's St. Louis Working Out, But Not Skating
News:Martin St. Louis (face) has resumed off-ice workouts, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: The blood clot in Martin St. Louis' eye is gone, which allowed him to exercise for an hour Friday. Though he is making progress, St. Louis is not sure when he will be able to return to the ice. Expect him to remain sidelined for at least another week or so.
News: Head coach Guy Boucher says he is not expecting Martin St. Louis (facial and nasal fractures) until after Christmas, at the earliest, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Analysis:Martin St. Louis can't even begin to think about a return until the blood dissipates. There's some ambiguity as to whether the Lightning have placed St. Louis on IR, as trusted sources across the hockey landscape have him listed in different fashions, some as "IR," others as "Out Indefinitely" and some even as "Day-to-Day." Since it's coming right from his coach that Christmas looks like the best-case scenario, we'll go with the middle category of greater than one week. Look for official word from the team if an IR designation would allow you to make a move in your league.
News:Martin St. Louis (facial and nasal fractures) has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to December 9, according to a report by Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: With the fractures suffered he may be out weeks, but knowing Martin St. Louis, he will be back out there sooner than anyone would imagine. The move to IR makes sense with Brett Connolly also being released to play in the World Juniors.
News:Martin St. Louis (facial and nasal fractures) did not return to Tampa on Friday and instead spent the day at his home in Connecticut, reports Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: We'd avoid traveling in a pressurized airplane cabin, too, if we had nasal fractures. He is slated to travel Saturday but the team has announced that even his travel status is day-to-day.
News: Preliminary examinations of Martin St. Louis (facial and nasal fractures) have shown there is no damage to his left eye, reports the St. Petersburg Times. The eye absorbed some of the blow of the puck that hit him in practice Thursday.
Analysis: Bolts' general manager Steve Yzerman said Martin St. Louis was "really swollen and still bleeding" around his left eye but the eye appears to be OK. St. Louis spent Thursday night in hospital accompanied by team trainer Tommy Mulligan and is scheduled to return to Tampa on Friday. Team doctors will re-evaluate him once the swelling goes down. The injury ended his ironman streak at 499 games. Get him on your bench and expect this to keep him out for weeks.
News:Martin St. Louis left the Madison Square Garden ice Thursday morning bleeding from his left eye area after a teammate backhanded a shot into his face during practice, the Lightning's official site reports. He was taken to a nearby hospital for examination and is unlikely to play Thursday night against the Rangers.
Analysis: Just really bad luck for the skilled forward, who had been set to play in his 500th consecutive game. The Lightning say they'll have an update on his status ahead of game time, but consider Martin St. Louis doubtful for now.
News:Martin St. Louis is out indefinitely with multiple facial fractures after taking a puck to the face in practice on Thursday, reports TSN.ca.
Analysis: He was hit near the left eye by a Dominic Moore shot wide of the net. He left the ice bleeding and will return immediately to Tampa Bay for further medical examination. They will need to wait for the swelling to go down before they'll know the next steps but surgery could well be one of the options.
News:Martin St. Louis will miss Thursday's game after taking a puck to the eye in practice, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: The Lightning have yet to release word of Martin St. Louis's long-term status, so consider him day-to-day beyond Thursday's game for now.
News:Martin St. Louis posted his second goal in as many nights, scoring the Lightning's only goal in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Islanders.
Analysis:Martin St. Louis has been steady the last two weeks, scoring four goals over the last six games. Surprisingly, it's his assist numbers that have been lacking, as Mighty Mite has none in the last six games. Expect those to come steadily as the Lightning aim to bounce back from a five-game losing streak.
News:Martin St. Louis snagged his eighth goal of the season in Monday's loss to Ottawa.
Analysis: After a relatively long goal drought just after the season's start, Mighty Mite has tallied three in his last five games. He continues to be pacing well below his outputs from recent seasons but the Bolts are slumping. It may just be a matter of a few more wins to slingshot him back to this point(plus)-per-game pace.
News:Martin St. Louis scored a power-play goal Wednesday against Detroit.
Analysis: He had a strong night -- his speed and vision are among the league's best. After a sluggish goal-scoring start, he has four in his last eight games and should be in your lineup every night.
News:Martin St. Louis finished Monday's loss to Minnesota a minus-3 with no shots on goal, snapping a two-game points streak.
Analysis: Based on his recent production and Tampa Bay's potential to be one of the East's top teams, we can consider Monday's game a rarity for Mighty Mite. He had three points heading into Monday's game and he was one of the unfortunate six skaters on the ice for Minnesota's empty-netter.
News:Martin St. Louis scored a goal in the Lightning's 5-1 win over the Panthers on Saturday night. It was his 300th career goal.
Analysis: The Bolts are starting to look more like last year's squad (goaltending aside, of course) and that means we'll soon be seeing more points from Mighty Mite. Three hundred goals is pretty impressive for a guy who was essentially kicked to the curb earlier in his career. Congrats.
News:Martin St. Louis set up both Lightning goals in a 2-1 OT win over the Panthers.
Analysis: He's been playing strong hockey of late but funny enough, he hadn't picked up an assist in six games prior to Friday. He's still a stud but this year, we may be witnessing the impact of 36 candles on his birthday cake. Watch this carefully.
News:Martin St. Louis scored his fifth goal of the season and skated a whopping 27:26 in Saturday's loss to New Jersey.
Analysis: Mighty Mite was clearly the best Bolt on the ice on Saturday night. He has 16 points in 19 games.
News:Martin St. Louis scored his first goal in nine games in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: We thought he'd started a little slowly last year but this makes that look like the Daytona 500. Four goals in 17 games isn't even a 20-goal pace. He has averaged over 30 goals a season since the lockout but he is 36 years old. We expect a bounceback but there could be a small decline overall this season. You might get him for 90 cents on the dollar from a panicked owner.
News:Martin St. Louis stretched his point streak to three games and five points with an assist in Sunday's game.
Analysis: He has 10 points in eight games and points in seven of those contests. This helper came while skating with Steven Stamkos again. No guarantees it'll continue but those two are electric together.
News:Martin St. Louis set up three goals in Friday's 5-4 OT win over Chicago. One of the assists came on the power play.
Analysis: It's the first time he picked up a power-play point since opening night. The Bolts have been struggling with the man advantage this season -- they're in the bottom half with 15.8 percent, well below last year's sixth-best PP in the league (20.5 percent). It has to get better and that means Mighty Mite's multi-categorical value will improve, too.
News:Martin St. Louis had three assists for Tampa Bay on Friday night in the 5-4 overtime win over Chicago.
Analysis:Martin St. Louis earned second star honors on the night. His third and final assist occurred on the game-winning goal in overtime by teammate Vincent Lecavalier. The three point night now evens St. Louis' point total with his games played (13).
News:Martin St. Louis picked up an assist Tuesday. He has six points in his last six games.
Analysis: He set up Brett Connolly on his first NHL goal; it's something the kid will remember forever. Mighty Mite has 10 points in 12 games this season, a pace that would deliver him just 68 points this season. We expect this slowish start is simply a readjustment phase back to skating with Vinny as opposed to Stammer. The six in six is a good sign -- we expect bigger things soon particularly on the power play. Just one of his points has come there and he's usually a PP monster.
News:Martin St. Louis was given a maintenance day and did not practice Monday, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: He shouldn't miss any additional time as a result, but it's worth noting just in case there's an undisclosed minor ailment in play.
News:Martin St. Louis scored and added an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over Buffalo.
Analysis: Interestingly enough, his ice time was only 16:22 as coach Guy Boucher chose to roll all four lines with relative regularity. Mighty Mite gets the job done no matter the ice time -- use him with confidence.
News:Martin St. Louis switched from Steven Stamkos' line to Vinny Lecavalier's on Thursday night and picked up an assist. He now has five points in seven games.
Analysis: All three men were off to sluggish starts (come to think about it, everyone except Marc-Andre Bergeron was, too). And the line shuffle resulted in three goals and seven points between the two newly-formed top lines against the Isles. Martin St. Louis has been the straw that has stirred the success of both Lecavalier and Stamkos, so this shuffle shouldn't diminish his output in any way.
News:Martin St. Louis was held off the scoresheet Monday against the Capitals. It broke his 11 regular-season game point streak (dating back to last year).
Analysis: Mighty Mite is a stud -- he'll be on another streak before long.
News:Martin St. Louis scored the Lightning's only goal Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Bruins.
Analysis: Vinny Lecavalier poked it ahead and Mighty Mite broke in alone on Tim Thomas. It's Martin St. Louis' second goal of the season
News:Martin St. Louis scored a goal and an assist to help lead the Lightning to a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes on Friday night.
Analysis: The helper came on the power play and he also finished plus-1 with a minor penalty, too. Mighty Mite may be 36 years old but he has plenty left in the tank for another near-100 point performance.
News:Martin St. Louis set up two goals Thursday against Montreal.
Analysis: He's in fine form already. Draft with confidence -- he should come close to 30 goals and 90-plus points again this season.
News:Martin St. Louis and Steven Stamkos could have a new linemate, at least at times at even strength, in newcomer Ryan Shannon. They've also had rookie Brett Connolly with them at times this preseason.
Analysis: Coach Guy Boucher really likes the thought of putting the speed demon Shannon with those two and it has been a fruitful trio in the preseason. It may not last -- Shannon is only a hair taller than Mighty Mite himself. But speed burns and Shannon should help create chaos for Martin St. Louis. We're expecting big things from Mighty Mite this year; draft accordingly.
News: St. Louis took home another Lady Byng Trophy on Wednesday as the player who best combines talent and sportsmanship. It's the second straight year he has brought home the award.
Analysis: He beat out Nik Lidstrom of the Wings and Loui Eriksson of the Stars this year. He finished second in scoring with 99 points this season and had just 12 penalty minutes.
News: St. Louis was the hero Wednesday night in Tampa's Game 6 win over Boston. He scored twice, including the game winner, and added an assist.
Analysis: This guy would be the Bolts' MVP if they make it through to the finals. He has 20 points in 17 games this postseason.
News: St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's Game 4 series clinching win over Washington.
Analysis: He's on a three-game scoring streak and has 13 points in 11 games. He brings it every single game and will enjoy a few extra nights of rest while the team waits for the winner of Boston-Philly.
News: St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's Game 2 win over the Capitals.
Analysis: Mighty Mite has 10 points in nine games but all of those points have come in five games -- he's been shut out in the other four. He and Vinny Lecavalier are carrying the Bolts so far; they'll need to keep it up in order for the team to advance.
News: St. Louis is one of three finalists for the Hart Trophy.
Analysis: He's up against Anaheim's Corey Perry and Vancouver's Daniel Sedin for the award for the NHL's most valuable player. He won the award in 2004 during the Bolts' Cup-winning season. The winner will be announced June 22 at the NHL Awards show.
News: St. Louis is one of three nominees for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, given each year to the NHL's most sportsmanlike player.
Analysis: He's up against Nik Lidstrom of the Wings and Loui Eriksson of the Stars.
News: St. Louis continued to be a one-man wrecking crew for the Lightning in Wednesday's Game 4 loss. He scored a goal and added an assist, but he was once again one of the few Bolts who showed up for the game.
Analysis: He has been exceptional this postseason with three-straight two-point games. He has four goals and two assists in those three games and has potted almost half of the team's goals (they've only scored nine overall).
News: St. Louis scored both Lightning goals in their 3-2 loss to the Penguins in Game 3 on Monday night.
Analysis: Both came on the power play. At least Mighty Mite has shown up, which is more than can be said for a few of his mates.
News: St. Louis (teeth) will play in Game 2 against Pittsburgh, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: St. Louis needed double route canal surgery to fix the damage. Despite all the pain, it looks like he's fully planning on giving it a go.
News: St. Louis suffered a cut lip and three broken teeth after an undetected high stick in the mouth from Pittsburgh's Zbynek Michalek in Wednesday's game.
Analysis: There was no penalty on the play and Mighty Mite was some miffed at the refs for the blown call -- after all, the blood running down his face and those busted Chicklets sure told the tale. St. Louis was seen by a dentist immediately after the game and was at practice Thursday.
News: St. Louis scored one goal and added two assists in Saturday's win over Carolina. He finished the season with 99 points and on a nine-game scoring streak.
Analysis: The 99 points are his second-best total of his career but his 68 helpers this year are a career best. He's poised for a powerful postseason and will be one of the guys who will be counted on to carry the Bolts the distance.
News: St. Louis stretched his point streak to eight games with an assist Friday in a win over Florida.
Analysis: He has four goals and seven assists in that span and 96 points on the season. He's a strong playoff performer and the Bolts appear poised to make some noise in the East -- take a chance.
News: St. Louis picked up a power-play assist Sunday against the Blackhawks. His scoring streak now stands at six games and nine points.
Analysis: He has four goals and five assists in that span and 19 in his last 14 outings. His name will be mentioned as a possible Hart candidate as it should -- he might not win it but he's flat-out outstanding.
News: St. Louis scored his 30th goal of the season -- what turned out to be the game-winner -- Thursday against Pittsburgh to help the Bolts clinch a playoff spot.
Analysis: This marks the sixth time in the talented winger's career that he's reached 30 goals, and he's already over 90 points for the fourth time. He's also scored a goal in three straight games. Even at 35 years old, St. Louis is one of the top players in the game.
News: St. Louis scored twice Tuesday in a win over Ottawa.
Analysis: He now has three consecutive two-point games under his belt and 16 points in his last 11 contests. He's having a great season -- he has 29 goals and 62 assists for 91 points in 76 games.
News: St. Louis made it six multi-point games in his last nine starts by bagging a goal and a power-play assist Saturday at Carolina.
Analysis: He's blown by Steven Stamkos for the team scoring lead, and now stands at 89 points (27G, 62A) with seven games left on the slate. At the rate he's been scoring, a 100-point campaign isn't out of the question.
News: St. Louis finished at minus-3 Tuesday in a loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: He's been held off the score sheet for two straight games but that won't last for long.
News: St. Louis sat out practice on Tuesday for "body maintenance," according to Tampa Tribune.
Analysis: No worries -- he's expected to play Thursday in Montreal. Mighty Mite is currently second on the Bolts with 83 points in 70 games; that's good enough for fourth overall in the NHL. We guess he deserves a day off here and there.
News: St. Louis stretched his current point streak to five games with two assists Monday night.
Analysis: He has two goals and six assists in those five games. He's only been held off the score sheet three times in his last 17 games and his longest point slump of the season is just three games. Wow.
News: St. Louis set up two power-play goals Saturday night. His point streak now stands at four games (two goals, four assists).
Analysis: He has 30 power-play assists this season, a mark that equals his highest-ever tally there. He's on pace to exceed his point total from last season and record his second-highest total of his career. He's an outstanding playmaker and special-teams contributor -- use with confidence.
News: St. Louis scored his 26th goal of the season, but it wasn't enough as Tampba Bay fell 2-1 to Ottawa on Friday night.
Analysis: The goal came on the powerplay. It was St. Louis' second straight game with a goal.
News: St. Louis stretched his point streak to three games with a power-play goal in a 2-1 loss to Ottawa on Friday night.
Analysis: He has two goals and two assists in that span. And he's now just one point shy of the 80-mark.
Bolts' St. Louis: Heading To Top-Three Scoring List
News: St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist, and then scored the winner in the shootout in Wednesday's game against Chicago.
Analysis: That makes 78, points that is. And that's good enough to put him one point out of third place in the league scoring chase. You know what to do.
News: St. Louis set up a power-play goal Monday against Washington. It snapped a three-game scoring slump.
Analysis: It's his 28th power-play helper -- that's two shy of the high of 30 he accumulated while on the PP last season. He now sits second on the league list for assists with 52. There's just one word to describe him -- elite.
News: St. Louis (arm) played close to 23 minutes against New Jersey on Wednesday night but was held off the score sheet. His nine-game scoring streak was snapped.
Analysis: Mighty Mite has been held off the score sheet just four times in his last 19 games -- he's as good as it gets right now. You know what to do.
News: St. Louis underwent X-rays on his left forearm after blocking a shot Sunday against the Rangers, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: The X-Rays came back negative, but St. Louis
was reportedly in significant pain after the game, so this situation bears monitoring. He potted a goal and added an assist during the game.
News: St. Louis sniped his 23rd goal of the season Friday night. The point extended his current point streak to eight games and 11 points.
Analysis: He's fourth in the NHL in scoring. And with just eight minutes in penalties, he's putting up a Lady Byng worthy season.
News: St. Louis' point streak stands at seven games after a three-point outburst Wednesday against Phoenix.
Analysis: He scored two goals -- his first two of the streak -- an added an assist to give him 10 points over those seven contests. His pace will bring him close to 100 points this season. And he still has an outside shot at 30 goals (he has 22). You know what to do.
News: St. Louis stretched his point streak to six games with an assist Saturday against Florida. He has seven assists in that span.
Analysis: He entered play Saturday in a tie with Henrik Zetterberg with the second-most assists in the NHL. He's one of the league's elite playmakers and at 35, he's showing no signs of slowing down. Use with confidence.
News: St. Louis' scoring streak stretched to three games with an assist Saturday night.
Analysis: He has four helpers in his last three and six in his last five. He remains an exceptional fantasy play in all formats.
News: Stamkos picked up an assist Saturday against Carolina. He now has points in three straight games.
Analysis: He has six points (one goal, five assists) in his last three games. You know exactly what to do.
News: St. Louis picked up two more helpers Sunday against St. Louis. He's currently sandwiched between the Sedin twins for second on the NHL assist leaderboard.
Analysis: Henrik is first with 53 followed by Mighty Mite with 46 and Daniel with 41. St. Louis has three, two-point games in his last five games and remains on track for a near 100-point finish. Use with confidence. A lot of confidence.
News: St. Louis picked up two helpers Tuesday night in a win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: He has 42 on the season which is good enough for second in the NHL. It's hard to believe that he's playing as good -- or better -- hockey than he did during his Hart season. Roll with confidence.
News: St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Mighty Mite has points in five of his last six games and he now has 20 goals and 40 assists on the season. He has eight consecutive 20-goal campaigns and remains one of the premier right wingers in the NHL. You know what to do.
News: St. Louis picked up a power-play assist in Tuesday's shootout win over Columbus.
Analysis: He's on a three-game scoring streak (one goal, three assists) and has points in five of his last six. He's one of the league's elite playmakers, particularly on the power play.
News: St. Louis' assist Saturday temporarily moves him back into sole possession of fourth place in NHL scoring with 56 points.
Analysis: He's one ahead of Henrik Sedin and one behind Daniel Sedin in the scoring chase. He does lead the league in power-play assists with 22 and continues to show the league that your don't have to be in your early 20s to dominate the game. He remains on a 100-point pace; use with confidence.
News: St. Louis had a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Devils.
Analysis: He's now tied with Henrik Sedin for fourth in the league in overall scoring with 55 points. This is his first multi-point effort of 2011.
Tampa's St. Louis: Sixth Straight All-Star Appearance
News: St. Louis has been named to the upcoming All-Star squad for the sixth straight year.
Analysis: Mighty Mite has scored 18 goals and 53 points this season, and he's second in the NHL with 35 assists. It will be his franchise-record sixth appearance in the All-Star Game.
News: St. Louis scored the game-winning goal Saturday against Ottawa. It's his fifth game-winner this season and second in the last three games.
Analysis: Mighty Mite has been delivering outstanding numbers in all categories, even the more specialized ones like game-winning goals. He's also one of the mid-season candidates for the Lady Byng trophy, the award that combines talent and sportsmanship.
News: St. Louis banged home a rebound in overtime to deliver a 1-0 win over Washington on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Mighty Mite now has 17 goals and 51 points in just 40 games and he moves back into sole possession of third place in NHL scoring.
News: St. Louis scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Thursday's win over Montreal. The points give him 50 on the season.
Analysis: He's also on a four-game point streak (three goals, four assists) and now has 21 points in his last 14 games. This pace is sustainable -- his shooting percentage is on pace with last's year's 29-goal, 94-point output. You know what to do.
News: St. Louis scored his 15th goal of the season in Tuesday's loss to Boston.
Analysis: He's on a three-game point streak (two goals, three assists) and has 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in his last 11 games. He's on pace for 106 points, a tally that would set a new career best.
News: St. Louis is battling an illness and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game at Atlanta, the Lightning's official site reports.
Analysis: St. Louis' streak of 425 consecutive games played is in serious jeopardy. The Lightning will probably wait as long as they can before making a final decision, but even if St. Louis plays, you have to wonder how effective he'll be if he's still feeling sick.
News: St. Louis (illness) picked up two helpers Sunday night against Atlanta after being a game-time decision.
Analysis: You wouldn't have even known he was ill other than his (somewhat) reduced ice time. He has five multi-point games in his last seven and he continues to sit in the league's top three scorers. You know what to do.
News: St. Louis (illness) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, the Tampa Tribune's Erik Erlendsson reports.
Analysis: St. Louis was a game-time decision, and the Bolts didn't reveal his status until mere minutes before the puck dropped. He'll extend his consecutive games streak to 426.
News: St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-3 SO win over the Rangers. He also led the Lightning with five shots on the night.
Analysis: He's squarely in third in league scoring with 45 points in 35 games. He has four multi-point games in his last six games and has 14 points in his last nine games.
News: St. Louis scored a goal and added two assists in Monday's win over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: He has two straight three-point games and 12 points in his last seven games. You know what to do.
News: St. Louis scored a goal and added two assists in Saturday's win over the Sabres.
Analysis: Mighty Mite has hit the 40-point plateau in just 32 games, a pace that could net him a point total that would equal his career best of 102. You know what to do.
News: St. Louis collected a pair of assists in Tampa Bay's win on the road Saturday.
Analysis: He's comfortably above the point-per-game plateau with 11 goals and 26 assists in 30 games. Playing alongside Steven Stamkos will do that for your statistics.
News: St. Louis had a goal and two assists in Saturday's win over Colorado.
Analysis: Both helpers came on the power play; the goal was at even strength. He has been a machine on the power play -- 17 of his 34 points this season have come there. He's never produced more than 39 percent of his points with the man advantage so we can't help but think we could see a bit of a slowdown coming soon.
News: St. Louis scored twice, including the game-tying goal, in Tampa Bay's overtime win over Toronto.
Analysis: He now has 10 goals and 31 points in 25 games but the goals are his first in seven games. He's a fantasy stud.
News: St. Louis set up two goals Wednesday night.
Analysis: He's a playmaking machine -- his 21 helpers rank him in the league's top three in that category.
News: St. Louis picked up his 19th assist of the season in Monday's win over the Bruins.
Analysis: He now has 27 points in 21 games this season -- you know what to do.
News: St. Louis' scoring streak ended at seven games when he was held off the score sheet against Buffalo on Saturday night.
Analysis: The Sabres laid a wet wool blanket over Mighty Mite and his buddy Stammer, and the weight was just too much for the prized duo. He's been one of the most consistent performers this season -- he's picked up points in 80 percent of his games.
News: St. Louis stretched his point streak to seven games with five assists in a 8-7 comeback win over the Flyers on Thursday night. Three of them came on the power play.
Analysis: His 19 helpers on the season are second-best in the league behind only Henrik Sedin; 13 of those 19 have come on the PP. He may be 35, but he clearly hasn't lost a step.
News: St. Louis scored one goal and added two assists in Wednesday's win over the Islanders.
Analysis: He's riding a six-game scoring streak in which he has three goals and six helpers. Marty's 22 points put him on a career-best, 100-point pace -- heady (and career) totals for a 35-year-old speedster.
News: St. Louis scored a power-play goal in Sunday's loss to the Wild. It was the Lightning's only goal.
Analysis: It stretched his point streak to five games (two goals, four assists) and his power-play point streak to four. His 19 points put him squarely in the NHL's top-15 scorers.
News: St. Louis stretched his current point streak to four games and five points with a power-play helper in Friday's loss to the Penguins.
Analysis: Nine of his 18 points this season have come on the PP, a spot where he's absolutely lethal. You know what to do.
News: St. Louis picked up two helpers in Thursday's loss to the Capitals.
Analysis: One came on the PP; the other at even strength. He's riding a three-game point streak and has been held off the score sheet just three times in 15 games this season. He and linemate Steven Stamkos are making beautiful music together.
News: St. Louis set up the Lightning's first goal Tuesday; it came on the power play.
Analysis: The first PP unit is absolutely deadly. Seven of Mighty Mite's nine helpers this season have come with the man advantage.
News: St. Louis found the mark in the first frame Saturday at San Jose, temporarily tying the contest at 1-1. The Sharks eventually pulled away to an easy 5-2 win.
Analysis: He played a full set of 26 shifts with no signs of lingering problems from his recent toe injury, so if you've shelved him, it appears safe to reactivate him.
News: St. Louis (toe) will be a game-time decision Thursday against the Kings, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: St. Louis has played in 401 consecutive games, the fourth longest active streak in the NHL. St. Louis says he is "pretty sure" he will be in the game. Nobody knows St. Louis better than himself, so owners should keep him in their lineups but remain cautious and temper expectations if the toe injury affects his play.
News: St. Louis' five-game scoring streak ended Saturday against Phoenix. He took no shots in the Lightning's 3-0 road win.
Analysis: This is probably just a momentary pause; you should continue to start him.
News: St. Louis' ironman streak will hit 400 games when he laces them up Saturday night.
Analysis: He's a freak of nature -- a 35-year-old whose fitness testing scored higher this season than last and he's faster than ever before. He has five goals and 12 points in nine games so far and appears poised for another 90-point year.
News: St. Louis scored twice, including the game winner, and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: He was all over the Pens, firing nine shots on the night. The points stretched his point streak to five games and eight points, including four goals. His start to the season has been outstanding; skate him hard.
News: St. Louis potted his third goal of the season in Sunday's loss to the Predators.
Analysis: He's riding a four-game point streak in which he has two goals and three helpers; he has nine points in eight games and has been held off the score sheet just once since the season began. His consistency makes him an excellent head-to-head play; then again, he's a great roll in every format. Use him with confidence.
Tampa Bay's St. Louis Records Two Assists Friday Night
News: St. Louis had two power-play assists in Tampa Bay's 5-2 win over Atlanta on Friday night.
Analysis: He's off to another fine start, with eight points (2G, 6A) in seven games while sporting a plus-4 rating and 23 shots on goal.
News: St. Louis set up two of the Lightning's three goals Thursday night.
Analysis: He, Steve Downie and Steven Stamkos have picked up right where they left off last season. Mighty Mite remains one of the league's premier right wingers; use accordingly.
News: St. Louis scored his first goal of the season in Wednesday's win over Montreal.
Analysis: He has two points in two games; fingers crossed he'll have the same kind of prolific start he had to last season when he scored in 11 straight.
Bolts' St. Louis Skates with Stamkos not Lecavalier
News: St. Louis skated with Steven Stamkos -- and not Vinny Lecavalier -- in the Lightning's first game of the season.
Analysis: There were suggestions during camp that new coach Guy Boucher would reunite Mighty Mite and Vinny at even strength. But last year's productive trio of St. Louis, Stamkos and Steve Downie skated together almost exclusively in Saturday's win over the Thrashers. While they didn't hit the scoresheet at even strength, they created plenty of chances. Expect a point-per game pace for St. Louis in this combo.
News: St. Louis and Vinny Lecavalier may be reunited, reports the St. Petersburg Times.
Analysis: New coach Guy Boucher was effusive in his praise for the duo: "To me, that tandem, Lecavalier and St. Louis, is extremely, extremely strong in possibilities on ice and off. They might not start together, but they will play together at some point, whether it's on the power play or five-on-five." Mighty Mite is a hot fantasy play whether he's rolling beside Vinny or Steven Stamkos.
News: Former NHL scoring champion Martin St. Louis has signed a four-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The deal announced Thursday will keep the 35-year-old under contract through the 2014-15 season. New Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman announced the extension, which kicks in after next season, when St. Louis is due to earn about $4 million.
Analysis: St. Louis had 29 goals and 94 points last season and received the Lady Byng Award as the league's most well-behaved player. He was the NHL's leading scorer in 2004, when he helped Tampa Bay win its only Stanley Cup title. St. Louis appeared in all 82 games last season. His streak of 390 consecutive games is the fourth longest among active players. He has done well mentoring Steven Stamkos and continues to post solid offensive numbers. St. Louis is a solid high-end Fantasy forward.
News:Martin St. Louis is doing his part to keep Tampa Bay's slim chance for the playoffs alive. St. Louis scored his second goal of the game 29 seconds into overtime and the Lightning stopped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. "We're going to play it out and play it hard," St. Louis said. "It's a tough go coming to work when you're in the slide that we were. Now we win a game, the guys feel good about themselves." St. Louis skated into the Hurricanes' zone from center ice, made a backhand pass to himself past Carolina defenseman Brett Carson and then beat goalie Manny Legace with a wrist shot. "He's one of the special players and has the ability to do special things like that," Legace said. "It was a great move."
Analysis: St. Louis had to make it up to the Lightning and Fantasy owners on Tuesday as he hadn't scored in seven games before his two-goal outburst. St. Louis has been a multi-point threat in 2009-10 and has really gelled on a line with Steven Stamkos and Steve Downie. It's a shame he was left off the Canadian Olympic team, but St. Louis remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis took the ice Tuesday against the Canadiens despite suffering a brutal hit on Saturday, scoring his 24th goal of the season in a 5-3 loss. St. Louis has scored a goal in each of his last two games, and scored a point in each of his last four.
Analysis: St. Louis now has 79 points in 65 games. He's got a great chance to reach 90 points for the first time in three seasons and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: The Lightning have announced that RW Martin St. Louis, who left Saturday's game against the Thrashers after being checked into the boards, is not expected to miss any time.
Analysis: St. Louis isn't the biggest of guys, and Fantasy owners had to be very worried when they saw him crash into the boards on Saturday night. It looks like he'll be fine for Fantasy Week 21 (March 8-14), but hopefully we'll get some more concrete news before Monday evening's deadline. If we don't, then he'll have to be considered a slightly risky start in all formats. When healthy, St. Louis is an elite Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored and added two assists before getting destroyed on a hit by Clarke MacArthur in Saturday's win over Atlanta. St. Louis got checked into the boards and, after spending a couple minutes kneeling behind the Thrashers' net, was able to skate off the ice.
Analysis: While St. Louis has been living in the shadow of Steven Stamkos's monster season in 2009-10, the veteran has been more than holding his own with 78 points in 64 games. He's definitely got a great chance to reach 90 points for the first time in three seasons and remains a must-start Fantasy option. Hopefully he suffers no long-term damage from this hit.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis assisted twice in Saturday's loss to the Islanders. He now has 71 points on the season and 11 in his last five games.
Analysis: St. Louis has been on fire for pretty much two months now, but he's really been turning up the heat in the last couple of weeks. The break couldn't come at a worse time for St. Louis and his owners, but he will remain a must-start Fantasy option in all formats come March.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Lightning RW Martin St. Louis is among the hottest players in the league with an eight-game scoring streak after scoring twice on Thursday against the Bruins. In that eight-game span, St. Louis has scored nine goals, including two consecutive two-goal games. He has nine goals and five assists during his scoring streak.
Analysis: We don't know what has gotten into St. Louis. He has been a scoring machine since January. He has 14 goals and 25 points in his last 19 games. We figure the Olympic snub has a lot to do with St. Louis turning the corner. However, he has also found great chemistry with Steven Stamkos and Steve Downie. Keep St. Louis active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis extended his point streak to seven games with a two-goal, one-assist performance in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
Analysis: St. Louis has formed a great bond with youngster Steven Stamkos in Tampa Bay, and both are benefiting greatly. The diminutive winger is now up to 66 points on the season and remains a must-start Fantasy forward in all leagues.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis assisted in Saturday's win over the Flames, extending his point streak to six games.
Analysis: St. Louis has had a very consistent season in 2009-10, even though his numbers aren't what we'd like them to be. Still, he remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News:Martin St. Louis scored in his fifth consecutive game, Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist and the Lightning beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Thursday. St. Louis, who also had an assist, pulled the Lightning even at 2 with 10:23 left in the second with his 19th goal. He has five goals during his streak.
Analysis: We have been more than pleased with St. Louis' scoring production since the New Year. He had all of eight goals in the first three months. He has managed 10 goals in his last 16 games. St. Louis is doing it all for the Lightning and Fantasy owners.
News: Tampa Bay winger Martin St. Louis played well on Sunday but it wasn't enough to beat the Capitals. St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist in the game but Tampa still lost 3-2. St. Louis scored his 16th goal of the season in the third period and later assisted on Steven Stamkos' goal.
Analysis: St. Louis has scored a goal in four of his last five games and now has 59 points on the season for the Lightning. He's as good as Tampa gets and remains a must-start Fantasy option for use in all leagues.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored his 14th goal of the season and his sixth of January in Wednesday's win over the Canadiens.
Analysis: St. Louis' had only scored three goals in each of his previous three months this season, so the the little man is clearly picking up the pace in 2010. Continue to roll with him in all Fantasy formats.
News:Martin St. Louis scored a power-play goal with 9.8 seconds left in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 comeback victory over Toronto on Thursday night. After the Maple Leafs received a penalty for too many men on the ice with 43.1 seconds left, St. Louis scored the winner from the top of the left circle. He has a season-high five goals in 10 January games.
Analysis: It's been great to see St. Louis finally become a scoring threat after he mostly made contributions as a passer in the first few months of the season. St. Louis is one of the most unheralded skaters in the NHL, but he simply gets the job done for the Lightning and Fantasy owners.
News:Martin St. Louis scored the go-ahead goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning ended a 12-game losing streak to Washington with a 7-4 victory over the Capitals on Tuesday. After blowing a three-goal lead, St. Louis' 250th career goal put Tampa Bay up 5-4 lead with 2:32 left in the second. The right wing extended his point streak to 11 games. St. Louis has six goals and 11 assists during the scoring streak. St. Louis' career-best scoring streak is 13 games, set Feb. 5 to March 3, 2004.
Analysis: The only gripe we have with St. Louis is that he isn't scoring as much as we would like. But he has six goals during his recent streak, so perhaps he is finally erasing that ugly trend. Keep St. Louis active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-1 on Sunday against the Devils. St. Louis has five goals and 11 assists during a 10-game point streak.
Analysis: The only gripe we have with St. Louis is that he isn't scoring as much as we would like. But he has five goals during his recent streak, so perhaps he is finally erasing that ugly trend. Keep St. Louis active in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Tampa Bay Lightning are going to have to wait a little longer to end their 10-game losing streak against the New Jersey Devils. How long? Nobody really knows after the Devils-Lightning game was suspended Friday night when a lighting problem on one side of the arena could not be fixed. The teams waited almost two hours before the league decided to suspend the game with the Lightning leading 3-0 with 9:12 left in the period. "We felt the teams could not continue playing," said Colin Campbell, the NHL's senior executive vice president of hockey operations. "We tried for an hour and 52 minutes to restore power and appropriate lighting, but were left with no alternative but to postpone further play for the evening." The game will resume at the point where play was stopped. Lightning coach Rick Tocchet wanted the game to resume Sunday, provided the building was available. "I think we got a five-minute power play, too," Tocchet quipped. Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello said a circuit breaker at three-year-old Prudential Center went down during the second period. The teams went to their locker rooms after initially waiting about 10 minutes for the lights to come back on. Lamoriello said arena personnel turned up the LED lights on the scoreboard to provide more light, but there were too many shadows for play to continue. "Safety has to come first," said Lamoriello, who said he was in constant contact with the league during the problem.
Analysis: The teams could not afford to wait much longer for a decision on Friday, as the Devils play in Montreal and the Lightning are in Philadelphia on Saturday night. The last time an NHL game was postponed was on Nov. 22, 2005, when Detroit defenseman Jiri Fischer had a seizure on the bench in the first period of a game against the Nashville Predators. Doctors had to perform CPR on Fischer. Steve Downie, Brandon Bochenski and Steven Stamkos scored for Tampa Bay, which had won five of its last seven games. Kurtis Foster had a pair of assists, while Vincent Lecavalier, Ryan Malone and Martin St. Louis all had one assist. Mike Smith had 20 saves while working on a shutout. His counterpart, Martin Brodeur, wasn't having as good a night having made only four saves. Not knowing when this game will be continued makes for a tough situation in Fantasy. As soon as we know more about the makeup date, we will let you know what happens with the scoring in Fantasy.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis had a power-play score and finished at minus-1 on Monday against the Bruins. Tampa Bay went up 2-0 on St. Louis' power-play goal with 11.4 seconds to go in the second. He tipped the puck into the net after Kurtis Foster's blue-line shot trickled through Tim Thomas' legs toward the goal line. Boston had not allowed a goal in 21 consecutive penalty kills and 37 of the last 38 before that.
Analysis: St. Louis has two goals and six assists during a five-game point streak. He has three scores and 15 points in his last 12 games. St. Louis still isn't scoring a ton of goals in 2009-10 for Tampa Bay, but he is racking up assists and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-4 on Friday against the Blues. St. Louis scored on Tampa Bay's first shot of the game 10:37 into the first period. He has two goals and six assists in his last six games.
Analysis: St. Louis broke 30 assists with his performance on Friday. He has only seven goals in 35 games and hasn't been a very good scorer for Tampa Bay. But he is still among the top Fantasy forwards since he is racking up the assists.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 during Wednesday's game against the Oilers. St. Louis put the Lightning up 1-0 from the right circle off a pass through the slot by Vincent Lecavalier during a 2-on-1 at 1:08 of the first. St. Louis had no goals in his previous nine games.
Analysis: St. Louis has been mired in a bit of a funk lately, but he still has 32 points in 30 games. He has been a better passer than anything in 2009-10 with only six goals on the season. But as long as he is producing points, he remains a viable Fantasy start.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis assisted three times in Sunday's OT win over the Thrashers.
Analysis: After a bit of a slow start to November, St. Louis has picked up the pace once again and remains a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored for a second straight game Thursday as he reached 20 points in an OT loss to the Ducks.
Analysis: Goals have been a little hard for St. Louis to come by this season, but maybe he's finally getting on track now. Continue to roll with him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal and finished at plus-2 during Monday's game against the Coyotes. St. Louis restored the Lightning's two-goal lead when he put home his own rebound at 4:30 of the second. It was his first goal since Oct. 12.
Analysis: St. Louis had a point in all 11 of his October games. He hasn't been as successful to begin November, but it is no reason to jump off the bandwagon. The points will be there in the end for St. Louis, who remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports RW Martin St. Louis tied a franchise record by recording an assist for the 10th consecutive game on Saturday against the Devils, matching a mark set by Brad Richards from March 14-April 8, 2006. It's the second time St. Louis has recorded an assist in 10 consecutive games, having done so from Dec. 30, 2006 to Jan. 16, 2007. St. Louis has also recorded a point in all 11 games this season, the longest streak this season.
Analysis: Whether St. Louis has bounced between a line with Vincent Lecavalier or Steven Stamkos, the veteran forward hasn't missed a beat and remains one of the Lightning's best players. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal and tallied an assist during Monday's game against the Panthers. St. Louis' power-play goal from the left circle at 7:18 of the third got the Lightning even at 2. St. Louis has three goals and six assists during a five-game point streak to open the season.
Analysis: St. Louis has four multi-point games already and continues to be one of the Lightning's top offensive players. St. Louis doesn't nearly get the credit he deserves in Fantasy, but he remains a reliable high-end option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis has registered a point in all four games on the season after totaling two assists Saturday against Carolina. He has two goals, seven points and a plus-2 rating in four games.
Analysis: St. Louis has three multi-point games already and continues to be one of the Lightning's top offensive players. St. Louis doesn't nearly get the credit he deserves in Fantasy, but he remains a reliable high-end option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis opened his season with a pair of goals Saturday in a loss to the Thrashers.
Analysis: St. Louis disappointed a little last season with 80 points, but this performance shows why you should never bench the veteran in any Fantasy formats. There's a chance he could get back into triple-digits again in 2009-10.
News:The Sports Xchange reports despite the losses piling up throughout the season, Lightning RW Martin St. Louis never let his game slip. While he led the team with 30 goals and 80 points, he also formed a chemistry with rookie Steven Stamkos in the final month of the season, proving the former league MVP has strong leadership worth as well.
Analysis: The Lightning have a lot of high-paid forwards heading into free agency and the talks of moving St. Louis could come up again like they did at the 2008-09 trade deadline. But Tampa Bay would be foolish to part with the veteran forward. Not only has he been a great source of offense through the seasons, his leadership is second to none. St. Louis will once again be a high-end Fantasy option Draft Day 2009, even if he ends up with a new team.
News: Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk, New Jersey's Zach Parise and Tampa Bay's Martin St. Louis are finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy. The NHL made the announcement Friday for finalists of the award, which honors sportsmanship and gentlemanly play.
Analysis: St. Louis finished with 30 goals (80 points) and only 14 penalty minutes in 2008-09. He has managed 80-plus points in four of the last five seasons. He continues to be a solid veteran presence and will be a must-own Fantasy player heading into 2009-10. There have been rumors that Tampa Bay might trade St. Louis, but regardless of where he plays, he should continue to produce.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis scored his 30th goal of the season on Tuesday against the Penguins, the fifth time in the past six seasons he has reached the milestone.
Analysis: While Vincent Lecavalier gets most of the pub for Tampa Bay, St. Louis has been as good of a hockey player over the years for the Lightning. He is getting up their in age (33) and Tampa Bay might explore dealing him in the offseason, but St. Louis still has plenty of solid years left and can be considered a high-end Fantasy forward on Draft Day 2009.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal, added two assists and finished at plus-2 during Friday's game against the Capitals. St. Louis tallied his 29th goal when he beat Jose Theodore with a slap shot 15:48 into the first. St. Louis has a season-high nine goals and 18 points in March.
Analysis: Even though he has been bumped off a line from Vincent Lecavalier, St. Louis has found a groove playing alongside rookie Steven Stamkos. The 33-year-old forward continues to be a star in Tampa Bay and high-end Fantasy forward.
News:Martin St. Louis scored with 1:56 left in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. St. Louis got a pass from rookie Steven Stamkos, broke to his right, and wristed a shot past Steve Mason. St. Louis fell and slid into the boards after the goal, and was mobbed by his teammates. St. Louis has six goals and eight assists in a nine-game point streak for Tampa Bay, which ended a six-game home skid.
Analysis: St. Louis has three game winners in 2008-09 and 41 in his career. Despite being moved off a line from Vincent Lecavalier, St. Louis is finding great success with Stamkos and Ryan Malone. He continues to be a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored in Thursday's loss to the Capitals, extending his point streak to seven games.
Analysis: St. Louis has been on fire in March and will be a point-per-game guy for a second straight season. He remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis assisted twice in Tuesday's loss to the Maple Leafs. He now has 12 points in eight March games.
Analysis: St. Louis has been a point-per-game guy for a second straight season, and his fortunes go as the Lightning do. He remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: While the Lightning were involved in a few trades at Wednesday's deadline, two players that remained put were All-Stars Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis.
Analysis: Many top contending teams had inquired about the veteran St. Louis, but GM Brian Lawton opted to keep the 5-9 forward. St. Louis has 22 goals and 40 assists this season. He has just five goals since the All-Star break, but has totaled 11 assists. St. Louis still has high-end Fantasy potential.
News:Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis each had two goals and an assist, and Mark Recchi had five assists to help the Lightning beat the Flames 8-6 on Sunday night. St. Louis made it 2-1 with his 21st goal 1:19 into the second and capped the scoring with an empty netter with 32 seconds left in the third. It was the first time St. Louis scored in eight games, but he does have seven points in his last four games.
Analysis: Both St. Louis and Lecavalier have been struggling to find the back of the net since the All-Star break, but at least St. Louis is still being active with assists. It's going to be a stretch for him to make it to 90 points in 2008-09, but St. Louis still has high-end Fantasy potential.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis took home First Star honors Thursday against the Maple Leafs as he contributed a goal, three assists and a plus-3 rating in a 6-4 win. St. Louis scored his 20th goal on a power play 16:43 into the opening period to give Tampa Bay a 4-1 lead. He has two goals and four assists in his last four games.
Analysis: St. Louis has factored in just three of eight games since the All-Star break, but he has totaled three goals and five assists in that span. The All-Star is such a big-time threat for Tampa Bay is that he remains a must-start Fantasy option through thick and thin.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis refused to give up the team's overall points lead to Vincent Levavalier on Wednesday as he matched his two-point performance with a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. The two-point performance snaps a three-game pointless streak.
Analysis: St. Louis is looking to score more than 80 points for a third straight season. Although the Lightning are struggling, St. Louis remains a solid point getter. Keep him active in all leagues through thick and thin.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored and assisted in Tuesday's win over the Canadiens. He now has three two-point games in his last four.
Analysis: St. Louis is well on his way to making it six straight 60-point seasons and could net 80-plus points for a third straight season. St. Louis is a top offensive threat and must-start Fantasy option.
News: Lightning forward Martin St. Louis came to the All-Star game after Sidney Crosby had to bow out with a knee injury. He made the All-Star committee look like geniuses since he scored twice, added an assist and finished at plus-3 in 13:59 of ice time.
Analysis: St. Louis should have been the All-Star rep from Tampa Bay over Vincent Lecavalier, but since Lecavalier is from Montreal he got the nod. Well, lucky for the Eastern Conference Crosby had to miss the game since St. Louis played a huge part in the win. St. Louis struggled under coach Barry Melrose, but as soon as Rick Tocchet replaced him in November, St. Louis has been his usual reliable self. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will miss the All-Star game because of an injured left knee. Tampa Bay Lightning leading scorer Martin St. Louis will replace Crosby on the Eastern Conference roster, the NHL announced Thursday. The game is Sunday at the Bell Centre.
Analysis: St. Louis will be making his fifth straight All-Star game appearance. He has 17 goals and 29 assists this season. It was a real shame he was left off the initial roster after a great first half, but the hockey gods have made it up to St. Louis, who remains a high-end Fantasy option heading into the second half.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 during Monday's game against the Stars. It was his second straight two-assist game and third in six appearances. He has two goals and seven assists in his last six games.
Analysis: It gets lost in the mix since St. Louis has played second fiddle to Vincent Lecavalier his entire Tampa career, but he has totaled 60 or more points for five straight seasons. He is well on his way to making it six straight and could net 80-plus points for a third straight season. St. Louis is a top offensive threat and must-start Fantasy option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis assisted twice in Saturday's loss to the Panthers. He now has 44 points on the season.
Analysis: St. Louis has been a consistent offensive weapon all season for Tampa Bay, but has really taken off under the guidance of Rick Tocchet. Continue to start this point-per-game guy in all Fantasy formats.
News:Martin St. Louis, Andrej Meszaros and Ryan Craig scored during a 2:03 span of the second period to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to their fourth victory in six games, 4-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. St. Louis tied it at 1 from the right circle with 5:12 left in the second. It was his 17th goal of the season and fourth in six games.
Analysis: It's a real shame that St. Louis isn't going to the All-Star game despite racking up 42 points in 44 games. He has been a consistent offensive weapon all season for Tampa Bay, but has really taken off under the guidance of Rick Tocchet. Continue to start St. Louis in all Fantasy formats.
News:Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists in the Lightning's 4-3 victory over Anaheim on Friday. Playing its first game in Anaheim since Dec. 14, 2005, Tampa Bay opened the scoring at 3:38 of the first period while killing off a tripping penalty against Ryan Craig. Vincent Lecavalier fed the puck ahead to St. Louis, who carried it into the zone against Chris Pronger and swerved around the five-time All-Star defenseman before beating Jonas Hiller to the glove side with a short wrist shot. It was St. Louis' 16th goal, tying Lecavalier for the team lead.
Analysis: St. Louis has six multi-point games since Dec. 11. His season really came to life as soon as Rick Tocchet took over as head coach. St. Louis deserved a spot in the All-Star game and perhaps the snub will keep him motivated in the second half. He remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning C Vincent Lecavalier, RW Martin St. Louis and LW Vaclav Prospal all saw their ice time cut significantly during Sunday's win over the Thrashers.
Analysis: All three players saw their ice time cut anywhere from four to six minutes on Sunday in a move that apparently worked for Coach Rick Tocchet. Don't expect this trend to continue, as this was probably just to send a message to the team's stars. Lecavalier and St. Louis remain solid starting forwards in all Fantasy formats, while Prospal should be left for deeper leagues for the time being.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored twice for the Lightning on Sunday in a 4-1 victory over the Thrashers. St. Louis now has 10 points in his last five games with points in four out of his last five games.
Analysis: St. Louis is red hot for the Lightning right now and one of the most prolific points getters the past week or so. Get him active in all leagues as one of the elite scorers in the game.
News: Tampa Bay RW Martin St. Louis helped the Lightning all he could on New Year's Day but the team still lost to Washington 7-4. St. Louis picked up three assists in the game. He assisted on both of Vincent Lecavalier's 2nd period goals and added another later when Mark Recchi scored to cut the lead to 5-4.
Analysis: St. Louis has seven assists and a goal in his last three games for the Lightning and 35 points on the season. He's an elite scorer and a great assist man and should be active and starting in every Fantasy league.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Tampa Bay's top line of Martin St. Louis, Vincent Lecavalier and Ryan Malone combined for four goals, seven assists and a plus-12 rating in Saturday's 6-4 victory against Florida on Saturday.
Analysis: St. Louis and Lecavalier have always been elite scorers and it's no surprise to see them have success. But Malone has been something else since late November. Outside of missing some time due to injury, he has five goals and 10 assists in his last 12 games. Malone is quickly shooting up Fantasy boards everywhere.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored two goals for the second time in his last four games as Tampa Bay fell to the Thrashers on Saturday.
Analysis: St. Louis has really come on in the last few weeks since Rick Tocchet took over as head coach and urged his top scorers to get aggressive. He remains a high-end Fantasy option heading into Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 22-28).
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis was able to play in Thursday's game against the Lightning after leaving Saturday's game against the Senators as he was hit in the forehead by linesman Derek Amell's skate in the final minute of the third period. St. Louis didn't have a point in 23:11 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: St. Louis doesn't have a point in two straight games, but he has managed 19 points in his last 22 games. He has really come on in the last few weeks since Rick Tocchet took over as head coach and urged his top scorers to get aggressive. St. Louis dodged a real bullet here and remains a high-end Fantasy option heading into Week 12 (Dec. 22-28).
News: Tampa Bay RW Martin St. Louis left Saturday's loss to the Senators after being hit in the forehead by linesman Derek Amell's skate in the final minute of the third period. St. Louis was bleeding profusely and needed eight stitches to close two cuts on his forehead.
Analysis: Luckily for St. Louis' Fantasy owners, the Lightning don't play again until Thursday and only have two games in Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21), so St. Louis would probably have been on a lot of benches anyway. When healthy, the winger is a must-start Fantasy play, but you're better off ignoring him until Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 22-28).
News:Martin St. Louis scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning ended a nine-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. St. Louis scored his first goal of the game on a slap shot in the 1st period to tie it at one and then added his second in the 2nd period. The two goals give him 10 on the season.
Analysis: St. Louis now has 25 points this year and has registered points in six straight games for a total of eight over that span. St. Louis has picked up in December where he left off in November -- red hot. He has been skating much better since Rick Tocchet took over as head coach and St. Louis is back to being a top offensive weapon and reliable high-end Fantasy option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres. The Lightning opened the scoring on St. Louis' eighth of the season midway through the first period. From the right circle, St. Louis one-timed Steven Stamkos' pass past Ryan Miller. He has three goals and three assists during a five-game point streak.
Analysis: St. Louis has picked up in December where he left off in November -- red hot. He has been skating much better since Rick Tocchet took over as head coach and St. Louis is back to being a top offensive weapon and reliable high-end Fantasy option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored and assisted in a loss to the Sabres on Saturday night. He now has at least one point in seven of his last eight games.
Analysis: St. Louis has been the one Lightning forward who has really lived up to expectations so far this season. He has 21 points in 26 games and remains a must-start in most Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored the team's only goal during a 3-1 loss to the Bruins Thursday. St. Louis put the Lightning ahead 1-0 from the low slot at 1:21 of the first. It was his second goal in six games.
Analysis: While his scoring hasn't really picked up under Rick Tocchet, St. Louis finished November with 11 points in 14 games and is starting to frequent the point column a bit more. He is returning to being a reliable high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored his fifth goal of the season Sunday in a 7-3 loss to the Devils. He now has 15 points on the year.
Analysis: After a slow start, St. Louis has shown signs of life lately with nine points in his last 10 games, so his owners will be hoping this is a sign of things to come in Tampa. Continue to start him in all formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during coach Rick Tocchet's coaching debut Sunday against the Hurricanes. Radim Vrbata came out of the penalty box and led a rush into Carolina's zone, with St. Louis racing alone ahead of the defense. A cross-ice pass led St. Louis perfectly, and when Cam Ward came out to meet him, he sent a high shot into the top of the goal.
Analysis: St. Louis has two goals and four assists in his last six games. He was starting to heat up toward the end of Barry Melrose's coaching tenure, but the move to Tocchet can only help St. Louis' offensive games since Tocchet prefers a fast-pace style. Look for St. Louis to start rolling soon and he remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 in 22:14 of ice time Monday against the Capitals. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box and took six shots. While he failed to score, St. Louis extended his points streak to four games. He has two goals and three assists in that span.
Analysis: St. Louis didn't have an overly impressive October with six points (one goal) in nine games, but is off to a much better start in November. He has five points (two goals) in five games. He continues to play on the top line with Vincent Lecavalier and Vaclav Prospal, giving St. Louis plenty of scoring chances. St. Louis remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal during Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Devils. St. Louis tied the game at three late in the third period, putting in the rebound from Vincent Lecavalier's shot for a power-play goal with 3:20 remaining. It was his second goal of the season and first since the opener.
Analysis: St. Louis had just five assists in nine games in between his two goals. He is still skating on the top line with Lecavalier and Vaclav Prospal, but has not prospered yet as in years past in his first season under coach Barry Melrose. Hopefully in due time St. Louis will start producing at a more rapid pace since he is a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Tampa Bay RW Martin St. Louis picked up his 300th career assist on Vaclav Prospal's second-period goal on Tuesday in a win over Atlanta. St. Louis added another assist in the game and took five shots on goal without connecting.
Analysis: St. Louis scored 83 points last season -- 25 goals, 58 assists -- and he's off to a good start this year. His numbers were a bit of a letdown last year, so he could stand to see some improvement this year. As it stands, he remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a game-tying goal in Saturday's season opener against the Rangers in the Czech Republic. He scored the goal just under four minutes into the third period to tie the game at 1-1.
Analysis: St. Louis scored 83 points last season -- 25 goals, 58 assists -- and he's off to a good start this year. His numbers were a bit of a letdown last year, so he could stand to see some improvement this year. As it stands, he remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Detroit center Pavel Datsyuk, Buffalo right wing Jason Pominville and Tampa Bay right wing Martin St. Louis are finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy given to the NHL player who best combines sportsmanship with playing ability.
Analysis: St. Louis is a finalist for the third time after scoring 83 points (25 goals, 58 assists) for the Lightning. He had a career-best 102 points last season, so it was a little disappointing to see his scoring take a dip. Also, the fact he posted a minus-23 hurt Fantasy owners. But it's hard to ignore the fact that St. Louis played 80-plus games for a fifth straight season. He will still be a high-end Fantasy forward Draft Day 2008.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis chipped in with two assists Tuesday in an 8-4 win over the Islanders.
Analysis: St. Louis' 75 points this season is the third-highest output in his career, but his minus-12 rating is the worst. The Lightning should get a little better next season, so hold on to the little man in all keeper formats, and he remains a must-start forward in all regular Fantasy leagues.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal and finished at minus-3 during Sunday's game against the Blue Jackets. St. Louis beat goal Pascal Leclaire with a slap shot from the left dot at 16:35 of the second period. It was his 22nd goal of the season and first since Feb. 14.
Analysis: St. Louis has just two points (one goal) and a minus-13 rating in his last 10 games. Life has been tough ever since Brad Richards was dealt to Dallas. St. Louis is having his worst stretch of the season, but is still too valuable to bench in Fantasy leagues.
News:Martin St. Louis recorded his 50th assist of the season, but it came in a 3-2 loss to the Capitals on Saturday. The Lightning, fifth in the Southeast, dropped eight points behind the Hurricanes.
Analysis: St. Louis has managed two goals and seven assists in seven February games. St. Louis scoring is down a bit this season, but he continues to rack up assists playing alongside Vinny Lecavalier, who has 44 assists. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News:Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 win over Philadelphia on Thursday night, the Flyers' fifth consecutive loss. Dan Boyle tried for his second goal of the game later in the second period, but his slapper bounced off St. Louis' stick and the puck popped over Martin Biron's shoulder for a 4-2 lead at 16:35. St. Louis now has 21 goals on the season and 49 assists.
Analysis: St. Louis has managed two goals and six assists in six February games. St. Louis scoring is down a bit this season, but he continues to rack up assists playing alongside Vinny Lecavalier. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis picked up an assist and finished at plus-1 during Tuesday's game against the Canadiens. He now has one goal and seven assists in his last six games. He has 47 assists this season.
Analysis: St. Louis scoring is down a bit this season, but he continues to rack up assists playing alongside Vinny Lecavalier. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists as the Lightning won their fifth consecutive road game, 5-4 against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.
Analysis: With 20 points in his last 14 games, St. Louis is now on pace to get close to his career high of 102 from last season. He remains a must-start option in all formats.
News:Martin St. Louis had three assists Thursday and is up 43 for the season when the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3. St. Louis has two goals and six assists in the last five games.
Analysis: St. Louis plays on the same line with Vincent Lecavalier which always keeps the diminutive forward involved in the action and consequently the points column. St. Louis remains a must-start option in all formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis tallied two assists and finished at plus-1 during the 56th All-Star game Sunday. St. Louis is tied for sixth in the NHL with 40 assists.
Analysis: St. Louis entered the All-Star break on a four-game points streak. He has two goals and four assists in that span. Playing on a line with Vinny Lecavalier will keep St. Louis active in the points column. He remains a must-start option in all formats.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added two assists Tuesday as Tampa Bay ended a five-game home slide with a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. St. Louis now has 14 points in 10 January games.
Analysis: St. Louis is on pace for 95 points this season, which is a little behind his total of 102 from last season. Still, when you consider how bad the Lightning are, his stats are very solid. He remains a must-start option in all formats.
News:Martin St. Louis scored the winning goal in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. St. Louis had the only goal of the opening 40 minutes, scoring during a power play at 17:22 of the first period. St. Louis snapped a three-game run without a goal.
Analysis: Despite his team's struggles, St. Louis is picking up his points production and making Fantasy owners happy. St. Louis now has 18 goals and 37 assists and continues to do well alongside linemate Vinny Lecavalier. There is no reason to bench St. Louis at this time.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored an empty-net goal and also added an assist for the third game in a row Tuesday in a 5-3 win at the New York Rangers. He has now scored in four straight games and has at least one point in the last five games. He has five assists in that span.
Analysis: Despite his team's struggles, St. Louis is picking up his points production and making Fantasy owners happy. St. Louis now has 17 goals and double that for 34 assists and continues to do well alongside linemate Vinny Lecavalier. There is no reason to bench St. Louis at this time.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist for the second straight game Saturday against the Senators. St. Louis opened the scoring with his 16th goal at 5:43 of the first period. He has now scored in three straight games and has at least one point in four straight games. He has four assists in that span.
Analysis: St. Louis is finally picking up the scoring pace and making Fantasy owners happy. He is at 49 points and continues to do well playing alongside Vinny Lecavalier. There is no reason to bench St. Louis at this time.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored off a faceoff in the Maple Leafs zone Tuesday when Vinny Prospal beat Leafs defenseman Pavel Kubina to the puck and fed him in front. It was his 14th goal and second in five games. St. Louis, who finished at plus-1, also has four assists in his last six games.
Analysis: St. Louis still isn't putting goals in at a rapid pace, but he has 45 points and playing next to Vinny Lecavaliver he will get plenty of assists. There is no reason to bench St. Louis at this time.
News: RW Martin St. Louis put the Lightning up 1-0 just 23 seconds into Saturday's game against the Hurricanes. Ward stopped St. Louis' shot from the left circle, but the rebound hit Hurricanes defenseman Glen Wesley in the back and trickled into the net. It was his 13th goal and third in five games.
Analysis: St. Louis still isn't putting goals in at a rapid pace, but he has 41 points and playing next to Vinny Lecavaliver he will get plenty of assists. There is no reason to bench St. Louis at this time.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored two goals, including a short-handed tally, during Thursday's 9-6 loss to the Flames. He also had an assist and finished at minus-3. He now has three goals and four assists in his last six games.
Analysis: St. Louis has just nine goals 12 season after totaling a career-high 43 last season, but does have 27 assists in 32 games and is still putting points on the board. There is no reason to bench St. Louis at this time.
News: Tampa Bay got a third-period goal from Martin St. Louis Thursday against Carolina. The Lightning have won three in a row following a six-game losing streak. St. Louis made it 2-0 on a power-play goal with 7:15 left in the third.
Analysis: St. Louis totaled a career-high 43 goals last season, but he's only on pace for 28 this season. He does have 26 assists in 28 games and is still putting points on the board. The goals will come -- so trade for him now.
News:Martin St. Louis extended the Lightning's advantage to 4-1 on Saturday against the Bruins with his first goal in six games, scored at 6:13 of the third period. St. Louis finished at plus-2. He does have four assists in his last five games.
Analysis: St. Louis has just nine goals this season after totaling a career-high 43 last season, but does have 23 assists in 26 games and is still putting points on the board. There is no reason to bench St. Louis at this time.
News:Martin St. Louis also had his eight-game point streak (6 goals, 15 points) ended by the Rangers in Tampa on Wednesday.
Analysis: St. Louis has 10 points, including four goals, in Tampa Bay's past six games. Fantasy owners love to see him piling up the points and he continues to be a must-start option.
News: The Lightning led 3-1 on Martin St. Louis' eighth goal with 9:30 left in the third at Atlanta Monday.
Analysis: St. Louis has 15 points, including six goals, in Tampa Bay's past eight games. He has also scored in four straight games. Fantasy owners love to see him piling up the points and he continues to be a must-start option.
News: Lightning C Brad Richards scored a goal and picked up two assists during Friday's game against the Capitals. He also finished at plus-2. He extended his points streak to seven games. He has five goals and nine assists in that span.
Analysis: St. Louis has exploded in November after a decent start to the season in October. Fantasy owners love to see him piling up the points and he continues to be a must-start option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal and assisted on another one during Saturday's game against the Capitals. He has three goals and five assists in his last five games.
Analysis: St. Louis is stuck on just five goals, but has 15 assists and is still on pace to have another fine season barring any serious injury. The goals might not be there for St. Louis through the first few weeks, but he is still dangerous on the offensive end and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: The Sports XChange reports: RW Marty St. Louis finished Wednesday's game playing on a line with Brad Richards and Jan Hlavac.
Analysis: St. Louis has only two goals so far this season, so head coach John Tortorella is just trying to change things up with a new center for St. Louis. The goals might not be there for St. Louis through the first few weeks, but he is still dangerous on the offensive end and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis assisted on two goals during Saturday's game against the Sabres. He now has two goals and nine assists in nine games.
Analysis: The goals might not be there for St. Louis through the first few weeks, but he is still dangerous on the offensive end and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: The line of Martin St. Louis, Vincent Lecavalier and Vaclav Prospal, which had 17 points in the last four games, did not score Thursday night in Boston. "Richards, Prospal, Lecavalier and St. Louis ... it doesn't get more difficult than that," goaltender Tim Thomas said. "We came in after the second period and got a good talking to, and it was a feeling of shame on me after how we played."
Analysis: Despite the scoreless night, Lecavalier, Prospal and St. Louis are each must-starts in all Fantasy leagues. They'll look to get back on track on Saturday night against the Thrashers.
News: Martin St. Louis assisted on all three goals in Thursday's regular season opener against the Devils. He also turned in an impressive plus-3 rating in 24:28 of ice time.
Analysis: The Lightning will be back in action on Saturday night again on home ice against Atlanta. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis has posted three goals in two preseason games for the Lightning. Two of the markers are on the power play, one is of the shorthanded variety and one of the goals is a game-winner.
Analysis: St. Louis is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues heading into the 2007-08 regular season. He is looking for his second consecutive 100-point season and should have a good chance skating with Vincent Lecavalier, as long as he can stay healthy.
News: The Montreal Gazette reports Martin St. Louis will join Vincent Lecavalier and Brad Richards as alternate captains in the upcoming 2007-08 season. Captain Tim Taylor will have potential season-ending hip surgery. "This is a natural extension of the leadership in the room already," Lightning general manager Jay Feaster said. "He's a veteran who has delivered in the clutch on a consistent basis. And certainly, when Marty St. Louis speaks, he has the respect of the other guys in the room."
Analysis: St. Louis posted 43 goals and 102 points in 82 games in 2006-07, career-highs across the board. He really took a huge jump forward last season from good Fantasy contributor to great. He will be coveted by every owners in the early rounds on Draft Day this season, along with teammate Vincent Lecavalier who posted a career-high 52 goals and 108 points.
News: Martin St. Louis managed 43 goals, a team-high 59 assists and 102 points in 82 games in the 2006-07 regular season with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Analysis: St. Louis topped the century mark for the first time during his career, eclipsing his previous career-best of 94 points set back in 2003-04. His goal and assist totals were each career-highs. He'll be a must-start in all Fantasy leagues in 2007-08 and is a must-have in keeper formats.
News: Martin St. Louis extended his point streak to five games in Friday's at Carolina with a goal and plus-3 rating in 24:25 of ice time.
Analysis: St. Louis has three goals and six points during the streak. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Lightning right winger Martin St. Louis had an assist in Tuedsay's game against the Panthers. He needs two points to join center Vincent Lecavalier as the only Lightning players to reach 100 in a season.
Analysis: What Lecavalier and St. Louis have done this season is absolutely remarkable, as they have single-handedly kept the Lightning in the hunt for the Southeast Division title.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored twice in the third period to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Thursday night. It was the first goals for St. Louis since he had one against the Capitals on March 1.
Analysis: Despite his recent drought of goals, St. Louis continues to be productive by getting five assists in the last seven games. He remains a must-start Fantasy forward.
News: Martin St. Louis was unable to pick up a goal in his eighth straight game on Tuesday against the Islanders, although he did pick up an assist in the victory.
Analysis: St. Louis still has six assists during the stretch, so don't be too concerned about his Fantasy production. When he finally re-gain his deft scoring touch, he'll likely pick up goals in bunches again.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis had one goal and two assists in a 5-4 win over the Capitals Thursday. He now has seven goals and nine assists in his last 10 games.
Analysis: St. Louis now has 39 goals and 49 assists on the season. He is closing in on his career-high of 94 points which he set in 2003-04. He remains am must-start Fantasy option.
News: Brad Richards had a goal and three assists, Martin St. Louis matched a career-high with his 38th goal and Vincent Lecavalier added his 41st, leading the Southeast Division-leading Lightning past the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Sunday night.
Analysis: St. Louis has posted six goals and 13 points over the past eight games, as he remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats.
News: Martin St. Louis scored the tying goal midway through the third and then tallied in the shootout, helping the Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Analysis: St. Louis has managed six goals and 14 points over the past 10 games and he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis scored two goals for Tampa Bay in a 5-4 loss to the Panthers Saturday.
Analysis: St. Louis now has 35 goals on the season. He currently has a four-game points streak going in which he has three goals and four assists. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis picked up an assist and the only goal in the shootout in Thursday's game against the Capitals.
Analysis: St. Louis has a goal and five points during his current three-game points streak. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists in Tuesday's game against the Coyotes. He also chipped in with a plus-2 rating in 20:40 of ice time.
Analysis: St. Louis continues to roll, as he has managed four goals and 13 points over the past nine games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis picked up an assist and plus-1 rating in Sunday's game at New Jersey. He also had one shot on goal in 20:57 of ice time.
Analysis: The All-Star St. Louis ended a two-game scoreless drought with the assist. He has also gone four games without a goal, which is the second-longest of the season dating back to five-game stretch from Nov. 8-19. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues regardless.
News: Lightning RW Marty St. Louis has been held scoreless in consecutive games for only the third time this season since starting the season without a point for the first four games.
Analysis: Despite his recent mini-slump, St. Louis is a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Ryan Craig and Doug Janik scored four minutes apart in the second period on Thursday at Carolina, and Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis each scored their 32nd goal early in the third.
Analysis: St. Louis also chipped in with an assist and he finished with two shots on goal in 19:28 of ice time. He has 16 goals and 38 points in the past 25 games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis and Ruslan Fedotenko scored a goal each for the Lightning, who have won six straight road games, in Tuesday's game against the Flyers.
Analysis: St. Louis also chipped in with an assist and he finished with five shots on goal in 23:49 of ice time. He has 15 goals and 36 points in the past 24 games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis did get one assist at New Jersey Friday to extend his point-scoring streak to 13 games -- the longest in the NHL this season.
Analysis: St. Louis is an obvious must-start winger in all formats.
News: Martin St. Louis picked up an assist in the first period of Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs on a shorthanded goal by Vincent Lecavalier, who tied him for the NHL lead in goals with 29.
Analysis: St. Louis is riding an 12-game point scoring streak. He has six goals and 17 points during his current run.
News: Martin St. Louis, Vincent Lecavalier and Brad Richards each had a goal and an assist as Tampa Bay beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Monday for its fifth straight win.
Analysis: St. Louis now leads the league in goals, and is riding an 11-game point scoring streak. He also is tied with Anaheim's Teemu Selanne for the most goals on the road with 17. He has six goals and 16 points during his current run.
News: Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier, who were named Eastern Conference reserves for next week's All-Star game and are tied for the team lead with 60 points, also will try to extend their respective point streaks.
Analysis: St. Louis has five goals and nine assists in his 10-game streak, and is about to surpass his points total from last season. The 2004 Conn Smythe Trophy winner during the Lightning's championship run, St. Louis had 31 goals and 30 assists in 80 games last season. He has 28 goals and 32 assists in 46 games so far in 2006-07.
News: RW Marty St. Louis extended his scoring streak to 10 games with a first-period assist Saturday. On the play he also extended his streak of registering an assist to eight games, tying a career best.
Analysis: St. Louis is going to give a serious run at his career-record of 94 points set in 2003-04. He already has 60 points through 43 games with just under 40 games to go. He is a must-start Fantasy forward.
News: Vincent Lecavalier had two goals and an assist and Martin St. Louis snapped a third-period tie with his 28th goal of the season, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
Analysis: St. Louis also added an assist and plus-2 rating in the win. He has five goals and eight assists during his current nine-game points streak.
News: Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Penguins 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Analysis: St. Louis has picked up four goals and 11 points during his current eight-game point streak. Unfortunately, he also has a minus-5 rating during the span, but most Fantasy owners can't complain too loudly.
News: Vincent Lecavalier, Brad Richards and Martin St. Louis picked up assists in Sunday's shootout win at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: St. Louis has three goals and eight points during his current seven-game point streak. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Lightning RW Marty St. Louis extended his scoring streak to six games on Friday with an assist. He has three goals and four assists during his recent streak.
Analysis: St. Louis has 53 points on the season and is an absolute Fantasy must-start when healthy.
News: Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier each had a goal and an assist for Tampa Bay, which ended Minnesota's eight-game home winning streak with a 3-2 victory Thursday night.
Analysis: St. Louis has eight goals and 11 points over the past 10 games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Lightning RW Martin St. Louis scored a goal in his fifth consecutive game Thursday, tying a career-long streak.
Analysis: St. Louis has 23 goals and 23 assists this season. Not to mention a plus-6 rating. He is a player that must be starting in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis had a goal and four assists as the Lightning beat Atlanta on Thursday for the fourth time in five games this season. He also posted an impressive plus-4 rating in the blowout.
Analysis: St. Louis has six goals and 16 points in the past nine games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues after a somewhat slow start to the season.
News: Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist with a plus-1 rating and three shots on goal in 26:18 of ice time in Sunday's game against the Senators.
Analysis: St. Louis has five assists and nine points during a four-game point streak. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Vincent Lecavalier scored a goal and Martin St. Louis had two assists to extend their points streaks to 11 games, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-3 on Saturday night. St. Louis assisted on Lecavalier's goal from in close with 4:31 left in the second that put Tampa Bay ahead 4-0.
Analysis: St. Louis has 10 goals and 10 assists, while Lecavalier has eight goals and 10 assists during their respective streaks. Tampa Bay's record for points is 13 straight games, held by Brian Bradley (1992), St. Louis (2004) and Vinny Prospal (2005). Continue to use Lecavalier and St. Louis as they rack up the points.
News: Martin St. Louis scored two goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak. He also added an assist in the game and finished with a plus-2 rating.
Analysis: St. Louis extended his scoring streak to seven games. He has eight goals and three assists in that span. Keep him active in all formats. He is a must-start Fantasy player.
News: Tampa Bay RW Martin St. Louis had an assist to extend his point streak to six games. He has three assists and nine points over the stretch.
Analysis: St. Louis has scored six goals in the last five games and leads the team with seven for the season. Keep him active in all formats.
News: RW Martin St. Louis is heating up -- he scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game Sunday.
Analysis: St. Louis has scored six goals in the last four games and leads the team with seven for the season. Keep him active in all formats.
News: Vincent Lecavalier had a goal and an assist for the Lightning, while Ruslan Fedotenko and Martin St. Louis also scored on Saturday in the Lightning's 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes. Lecavalier, Fedotenko and St. Louis each pushed their point streak to four gam
Analysis: Lecavalier and St. Louis are must-start Fantasy players regardless, but Fedotenko has been putting points on the board as of late and should be inserted into your lineup while he is scoring. But usually he is nothing more than a reserve forward.
News: Martin St. Louis broke his own team record for the three fastest goals, completing a hat trick in a 6:17 span of the second period in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. St. Louis also set the previous mark against the Hurricanes, scoring three times in a 9:43 stretch of the first period in a 5-4 victory Jan. 15, 2004.
Analysis: St. Louis now has four goals in his last two games after having only one goal in his previous seven games. He seems to be heating up and you should take advantage of St. Louis hot streak. He is a must-start in all Fantasy formats.
News: Martin St. Louis has managed just one points (1 G) in six games so far this season, as the most famous member of the 'Green Mountain Boys' has struggled mightily to begin this new season.
Analysis: One of our readers talked about he has the 'Martin St. Louis blues' and he was thinking about dropping the Tampa forward. However, don't be hasty. St. Louis is just going through one of those slumps, but remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. He'll be back to producing multi-point games soon enough.
News: Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis scored rare Tampa Bay power-play goals, helping the Lightning stop a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Lecavalier made it 1-0 at 4:20 of the first with a power-play goal.
Analysis: Both of Tampa Bay's forwards are solid starters in all Fantasy leagues.
News: RW Martin St. Louis is once again being doubted by detractors. The 2003-04 MVP had a subpar season in 2005-06 and dropped 30 points off of his league-leading total from the previous season. But St. Louis has come into camp with an underdog mentality and wants to show that he is still a dominant player in the league.
Analysis: St. Louis scored only seven fewer goals than he did the previous season, but it was his assists that dropped off bigtime. He's still one of the Lightning's top scoring threats and should be starting in all formats.
News: Vaclav Prospal and Martin St. Louis were scoreless in Thursday's regular season opener at Atlanta. Prospal went without a shot, while St. Louis squeezed off just two.
Analysis: The duo did not get off to much of a start, but they'll be just fine for their Fantasy owners. Prospal and St. Louis remain must-starts in all Fantasy pools.
News: Martin St. Louis picked up a goal with three shots on goal in 23:54 of ice time on Monday at Carolina.
Analysis: St. Louis has really picked up his play, posting seven goals and three assists over the past 11 games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis scored two goals and posted a plus-1 rating with three shots in 20:57 of ice time in Monday's game at Florida.
Analysis: St. Louis has managed a point per game (5 G, 3 A) over the past eight games following a five-game scoreless streak.
News: Martin St. Louis scored a goal and had a plus-1 rating with five shots on goal in Monday's game at Montreal in 22:35 of ice time.
Analysis: The diminutive wing had just two goals in the past 17 games and five points over the past 13 games, so a trip back near his hometown of Laval, PQ was good medicine for the slumping forward. Despite his cool spell, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis has posted just 18 goals, 25 assists and a plus-2 rating through 56 games through the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: St. Louis has seen his production drop dramatically after his 94-point effort in 2003-04. Despite the fact he is on pace for just 61 points, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist and plus-3 rating in Monday's game at N.Y. Islanders, breaking an eight-game goal drought.
Analysis: Despite the lengthy goal drought, St. Louis has still posted 12 points (5 G, 7 A) and a plus-5 rating over the past 16 games, so he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Martin St. Louis was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 20:13 of ice time in Sunday's game at Washington with four shots on goal.
Analysis: St. Louis has failed to light the lamp in six straight games, his longest goal drought of the season. He does have four assists, so he remains a must-start in all leagues normally. However, since the Lightning have just two games in the upcoming scoring period, start him in average leagues and reserve him in average leagues.
News: The Tampa Bay Lightning will have three forwards representing Team Canada in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, as Vincent Lecavalier, Brad Richards and Martin St. Louis will represent their country.
Analysis: Unfortunately for the Lightning, they will have three forwards who will travel overseas to Italy to play on a team expected to go deep into the tournament, as Canada will be a favorite for the gold medal.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports Martin St. Louis can bend his left ring finger which was once fractured, but the injury is still bothering him. He has nine points over the past nine games after being held off the scoresheet on Wednesday at Anaheim.
Analysis: St. Louis can finally get his finger around his stick and hopefully the pain will go away soon. He has been performing admirably after coming back early from his injury, but perhaps he is starting to regret that early return just a little bit.
News: Martin St. Louis made a surprise return to the lineup on Thursday against the Islanders and he provided the game-winning goal with 1:43 of time remaining in regulation. "It was completely unexpected...nobody knew," said teammate John Grahame. "But that's the type of player he is. He's got the biggest heart of anybody in the league, probably. Just having his presence out there really helped us."
Analysis: St. Louis reported a little pain after the game, but said he will just have to play with it. It was a total surprise to see him out there, as he was originally expected to miss two to four weeks due to the broken tip of his left ring finger. Get him active in all Fantasy leagues immediately.
News: Martin St. Louis is expected to miss two to four weeks with a broken bone near the tip of his left ring finger. The 2004 NHL MVP also has a damaged nail bed, the result of being hit in the hand by defenseman Darryl Sydor's shot in practice Sunday. "I knew right away it was bad," St. Louis said at Tampa Bay's morning skate on Monday. "I'm disappointed, obviously, because I want to help the team win. Now I'm watching for a little bit ... hopefully not too long."
Analysis: St. Louis has struggled at times this season, with five goals and 13 points in 18 games. This injury will not help him get back to his 2004 form anytime soon.
News: Martin St. Louis scored a pair of goals and chipped in with three assists in Wednesday's intersquad scrimmage.
Analysis: St. Louis, Brad Richards and Fredrik Modin all looked sharp in the workout. While it is not necessarily meaningful to their long-term Fantasy value, it is fantastic to see their displaying such scoring touch early on in camp.
News: The Lightning have made signing Martin St. Louis to a multi-year contract a priority. "Marty has made it clear that he would like a long-term deal and we would like to do that," general manager Jay Feaster told the Tampa Tribune. "But we have to be mindful of doing that while still in the unknown of what is going to happen [with a new collective bargaining agreement]. It's not as simple as just putting together the terms and price."
Analysis: St. Louis posted career-highs in goals (38), assists (56) and a plus/minus rating (plus-35). He also played in all 82 games for the second consecutive season. He has emerged as a top player in all Fantay formats.
News: Martin St. Louis picked up two assists in Wednesday's win at Chicago.
Analysis: St. Louis has been amazing over the past 24 games, picking up at least one point in 23 of those contests. He has 23 points (8 G, 15 A) during his current 13-game points streak.
News: Martin St. Louis extended his points streak to a career-high 12 games on Monday at Colorado. He has 21 points (8 G, 13 A) during the streak.
Analysis: St. Louis has also tallied at least one point in 22 of the past 23 games. He has 39 points (17 G, 22 A) during that impressive span.
News: Martin St. Louis scored a goal on Saturday against Washington, as he took sole possession of the NHL lead for points with 75 (31 G, 44 A).
Analysis: St. Louis has seemingly scored every night since the new year. He has emerged as a must-start in all leagues and is one of the top five players in Fantasy Hockey.
News: Martin St. Louis picked up two assists in Thursday's win over Toronto to move into a tie with Washington's Robert Lang for the NHL lead in points with 74.
Analysis: St. Louis remains red-hot, as he has tied a career-high set earlier in the month with a 10-game points streak. He has 19 points (6 G, 13 A) during the current run.
News: Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added three assists in Monday's game at Washington.
Analysis: St. Louis has 16 points (6 G, 10 A) during his current eight-game points streak.
News: Martin St. Louis picked up an assist in Thursday's game at St. Louis to extend his points streak to six games.
Analysis: St. Louis has 11 points (5 G, 6 A) during his current streak. He has picked up a point in 16 of his past 17 games.
News: Martin St. Louis scored his league-leading seventh short-handed goal against Florida Saturday.
Analysis: St. Louis is valuable in all leagues, but obviously his value in leagues that reward short-handed goals is even higher.
News: Martin St. Louis scored two more goals and was a plus-2 in 24:06 of ice time against Montreal on Thursday.
Analysis: St. Louis continues to be a points machine, as he has 22 (11 G, 11 A) over his past 13 games.
News: Martin St. Louis was scoreless in Tuesday's game at Washington, ending Tampa Bay's six-game winning streak and his career-high 10-game points streak.
Analysis: Despite going scoreless on Tuesday, St. Louis has 18 points (9 G, 9 A) over his past 11 games.
News: Martin St. Louis picked up an assist in Monday's game at Philadelphia to extend his career-high points streak to 10 games.
Analysis: St. Louis has 18 points (9 G, 9 A) during the 10-game span.
News: Martin St. Louis picked up an assist in Saturday's game to extend his career-high points streak to nine games. He has 17 points during the span (9 G, 8 A).
Analysis: St. Louis has been one of the hottest players in the NHL. He has 26 points (14 G, 12 A) in the past 15 games.
News: St. Louis had a goal and assist in Tampa Bay's victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Analysis: St. Louis is one of the hottest players in the NHL, picking up 24 points (13 G, 11 A) over his past 14 games.
News: Martin St. Louis scored a goal and added an assist at Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Analysis: St. Louis continues his torrid pace, notching 22 points (12 G, 10 A) over his past 13 games.
News: Martin St. Louis scored three goals and added an assist in Saturday's game against his former team, the Calgary Flames. The game marked his second hat trick since Jan. 16.
Analysis: St. Louis continues to be white-hot. He has 20 points (11 G, 9 A) and a plus-12 rating over his past 12 games.
News: Martin St. Louis scored three goals in the first period of Tampa Bay's 5-4 win over Carolina.
Analysis: St. Louis has 11 points (7 G, 4 A) over his past seven games.
News: St. Louis scored two goals and added two assists and posted a plus-4 rating in Thursday's game.
Analysis: St. Louis has 15 points (8 G, 7 A) over his past 11 games.
News: Martin St. Louis had two assists in Saturday's game against the Flyers.
Analysis: St. Louis has 10 points (5 G, 5 A) and a plus-2 rating over his past nine games.
News: St. Louis scored a pair of goals and added an assist in Saturday's game. He was also a plus-1.
Analysis: After a slow start, St. Louis has been warming up of late. He has seven points (5 G, 2 A) over his past five games.
News: St. Louis had two goals and one assist at Philadelphia Thursday night.
Analysis: St. Louis has been inconsistent lately, but is worth using as a No. 5 or 6 forward.
News: Martin St. Louis was scoreless again on Thursday against the Senators.
Analysis: The diminutive forward has only one goal over his past 13 games.
News: Martin St. Louis had two more helpers on Tuesday against the Thrashers.
Analysis: St. Louis has at least two points in each of his past three games and he has one point in every game this season.
News: St. Louis scored the triple-overtime game winner on Sunday. His power-play goal helped Tampa Bay defeat Washington 2-1 as the Lightning advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time ever. They will play Game 1 at New Jersey.
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News: St. Louis left Thursday's game in the second period. He was hit in the face with a puck. He received 20 stitches and returned to the game.
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News: St. Louis (undisclosed) was in the lineup Wednesday. He scored the game-winning goal against Atlanta and added an assist. It is safe to keep him activated.
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News: St. Louis returned to action Friday against Atlanta after recovering from the flu. He had a goal, two assists and a plus-3 in the game, and looks safe to keep active in deeper leagues.
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News: St. Louis, the Lightning's top scorer, broke his right leg crashing into the boards early in the first period of Wednesday's game. He will be out indefinitely. Don't expect him to return to the ice this season.
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News: St. Louis returned to the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh after missing one game with a bruised left heel. Surprisingly, he has been the Lightning's leading scorer, and you might want to consider using him in your league if you're looking for help at the center position.
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News: St. Louis is expected to open the season on the Lightning's top line alongside Fredrik Modin and Brad Richards if Vincent Lecavalier isn't signed in time. St. Louis might be worthy of Fantasy consideration in deeper leagues as a result, but we don't recommend you use him as a regular unless he sees a significant increase in his point production first.
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