News:Jason Pominville (head) will play in Tuesday's game against the Blackhawks, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune erports.
Analysis:Jason Pominville has not played in a game since April 23, but after making it through the morning skate and pregame warmups, he will take the ice Tuesday night as part of the Wild's fourth line.
News:Jason Pominville (head) participated in the Wild's Tuesday morning skate, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis: That's an encouraging sign, but given that Jason Pominville has practiced just twice since April 23, he's no lock to suit up Tuesday night against the Hawks. The report suggests that if Pominville ends up giving it a go Tuesday, he would likely skate on a line with Kyle Brodziak and Pierre-Marc Bouchard.
News:Jason Pominville (head) was on the ice for Monday's optional practice, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis: While that's a positive sign, the report is not especially optimistic with regards to Jason Pominville's chances of suiting up for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Blackhawks.
News:Jason Pominville (head injury) was among the Wild's scratches Sunday against the Blackhawks, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis: No a real surprise here, since Jason Pominville didn't practice Saturday. The forward last suited up for the Wild on April 23.
News:Jason Pominville (head injury) did not practice Saturday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Coach Mike Yeo noted that he had no updates on the status of Jason Pominville, so consider the forward iffy, at best, for Sunday's Game 3 against the Blackhawks.
News:Jason Pominville (head) will not play Friday against Chicago, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Beyond that, Jason Pominville remains day-to-day, as Sunday's Game 3 (which will be a home ice contest for the Wild) approaches.
News:Jason Pominville (head) was not at practice Thursday, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: At this point, Jason Pominville is iffy, at best, for Friday's Game 2 against the Blackhawks.
News:Jason Pominville (head) will not play in Game 1 against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He was able to practice Monday, but did not feel well when he woke up Tuesday. It's possible he could return later in the series.
News:Jason Pominville (head) practiced Monday, and is expected to play in Game 1 against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Jason Pominville missed the Wild's last two games of the regular season with a head injury, but is expected to be back on his normal line with Kyle Brodziak and Pierre-Marc Bouchard for the playoff opener
News:Jason Pominville (head) did not participate in Friday's early morning skate and won't play Friday against Edmonton, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Officially Jason Pominville is listed with an upper body injury, but he was hit with an elbow in the face and it's possible he suffered a concussion. It's not clear if he'll play again in the regular season and his availability for the playoffs, if the Wild make it, has to be in question.
Wild's Pominville (Upper Body) Not Practicing Thursday
News:Jason Pominville (upper body) did not practice Thursday and remains day-to-day, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Jason Pominville took an elbow to the face Tuesday night, and the Wild may not need to worry about getting him back before the end of the regular season. Minnesota can clinch a playoff berth if the Blue Jackets lose to the Stars in regulation Thursday night. The Wild are set to face the Oilers on Friday, so that will provide another chance to clinch. Pominville's availability for that game looks like a major question mark.
Wild's Pominville (Upper Body) Listed As Day-To-Day
News:Jason Pominville is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Jason Pominville took an elbow to the face in Tuesday's game against the Kings. There will be a further update on him after Thursday's practice. As for now, consider him day-to-day.
News:Jason Pominville took an elbow to his face in the second period of Tuesday's win over the Kings and did not return, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Check to make sure Jason Pominville didn't suffer a concussion, since he took a hard hit to his head.
News:Jason Pominville lit the lamp twice, including scoring the game-winner, against the Flames on Monday.
Analysis:Jason Pominville has scored six points in six games since being traded to Minnesota. In an odd coincidence, all of these points have been scored two at a time, including three goals and an assist in his last two contests.
News:Jason Pominville scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: He sure likes to play against the Jackets -- he had two points last Sunday against this same squad.
News:Jason Pominville scored his 11th goal of the season and added an assist against the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Analysis: These are Jason Pominville's first points since being traded to the Wild, but it's only been two games so the sample size is very small.
News:Jason Pominville managed two shots on net but was shut out along with the rest of the Wild on Thursday against the Kings.
Analysis:Jason Pominville was on the ice for over 18:00, including 1:20 on the power play.
News:Jason Pominville is headed from the Sabres to the Wild along with a 2014 fourth-round draft pick in exchange for goalie Matt Hackett, left winger Johan Larsson, a first-round pick in 2013 and a second-rounder in 2014, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis:Jason Pominville, who has 10 goals and 25 assists in 37 games this season, has a year left on his contract after this season, so he's more than just a simple rental for the Wild, who are tied with the Canucks for the lead in the Northwest division. He could end up skating on a line with Mikko Koivu and Zach Parise with the Wild, an assignment that carries some upside for the 30-year-old Pominville, a six-time 20-goal scorer at the NHL level.
News:Jason Pominville is expected to join the Wild on Thursday before their game against the Kings in Los Angeles, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: The Wild have scuffled recently and could use the offensive shot in the arm that Jason Pominville could provide.
News: The Sabres are poised to deal Jason Pominville to the Wild, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: We'll await confirmation, but given that the Wild pulled goaltender Matt Hackett and forward Johan Larsson off the ice at practice Wednesday, the assumption is that they are part of the package for Jason Pominville.
News:Jason Pominville, who has a modified no-trade clause, has apparently supplied to GM Darcy Regier a list of teams to which he'd be willing to accept a trade, The Buffalo News reports. Said Pominville: "I don't want to answer by yes or no, but what I can say is obviously Darcy has a job to do, and for him to be able to do that in my case and in guys that have these kinds of lists, for him to be able to listen, he needs to know."
Analysis: The disappointing Sabres have turned into sellers, and it looks like their captain could be the next to go to a contending team. He has a modest 23 points so far, but he's also shown a scorer's touch in the past, and that productivity as well as his minus-2 rating could improve given the right situation. Monitor closely.
News:Jason Pominville picked up two assists -- one on the power play -- in Tuesday's loss to Carolina.
Analysis: He's got four points in his last two games, finally waking up after an awful month of Feburary in which he totaled just three points despite being completely healthy.
News: After posting 14 points in 10 games to start the season, Jason Pominville has just three points (all goals) in his last 13 games.
Analysis: This streakiness comes as a bit of a surprise from Jason Pominville, who was remarkably consistent during his 73-point campaign last season. He's entrenched on the Sabres' top line with Thomas Vanek, whose health will continue to influence Pominville's production. Monitor the situation closely, because a hot streak isn't likely too far away.
News:Jason Pominville picked up a pair of assists and an empty-net goal Thursday in a win over the Bruins.
Analysis: He also went plus-2, erasing the minus-2 mark he'd previously compiled on the year. Jason Pominville's looked truly elite alongside Thomas Vanek and Cody Hodgson, racking up 12 points in just seven games this year.
News:Jason Pominville scored his fourth goal of the year in Tuesday's OT loss to the Leafs.
Analysis: He's collected points (nine total) in five of six games this year and looks to be in midseason form.
News:Jason Pominville potted a pair of goals on seven shots Thursday in a loss to the Hurricanes.
Analysis: With three goals and four assists in just three games to start the year, Jason Pominville's one of the hottest scorers in the league.
News:Jason Pominville scored the game-winning goal and added an assist against the Maple Leafs on Monday.
Analysis: This is Jason Pominville's first goal of the season, but he now has five points in two games in the early days of this shortened season.
News:Jason Pominville notched three assists in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Flyers in the Sabres' season opener.
Analysis: A nice way to start the season for Jason Pominville, who is capable of a point-per-game clip over the long haul while working with Cody Hodgson and Thomas Vanek.
Sabres' Pominville Set To Anchor Sabres First Line
News:Jason Pominville will open the season on a line with Cody Hodgson and Thomas Vanek, according to The Buffalo News.
Analysis:Jason Pominville had a short stint in Germany during the lockout, recording 12 points in seven games with Adler Mannheim. He brings consistency to the Sabres' lineup and stands to benefit offensively if Cody Hodgson is able to fit in on the top line.
News:Jason Pominville has signed a lockout deal with Adler Mannheim of the German Elite League, the Buffalo News reports. He believes the opportunity in Germany will afford him the chance to get in shape in the event a deal to end the lockout is reached. "If we do end up playing, we're probably not going to play for another two weeks to a month, so it gives me basically a mini-training camp where I can get into shape and do what I need to get ready when it starts and if it starts," Pominville said.
Analysis: The Sabres' team captain said that the NHL work stoppage had left him itching to play, so he'll join Adler Mannheim next week. Thus far, he's the eighth Sabre to head overseas during the lockout.
News:Jason Pominville reached the 30-goal plateau with his third period marker in Saturday's shootout loss to the Bruins.
Analysis:Jason Pominville has been steady all season for the Sabres and finishes the season with a team-leading 73 points in 82 games. His 12 PIMs should earn him strong consideration for the Lady Byng trophy, but his fantasy owners would surely like a few more penalties to go with all of those points.
News:Jason Pominville notched two power-play assists in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
Analysis:Jason Pominville's second helper came on Derek Roy's game winner in overtime, which helped Buffalo stay in the thick of things in the East. His 72 points aren't a career high (he had 80 in 2007-08), but his consistent point production has made him a reliable option for fantasy owners. Only once this season has Pominville gone more than three games without a point.
News:Jason Pominville scored a shorthanded goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Capitals.
Analysis: The captain is now at 29 goals this season, just five shy of the career-high 34 he had in 2006-07. He's been a model of consistency this season and needs just three points in his final five games to reach the 70 mark for the second time in his career.
News:Jason Pominville posted a goal in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Montreal, giving him three goals in the last two games.
Analysis:Jason Pominville has been the team's most consistent scorer this season, and his 67 points on the year have him in position to post the second-higest total of his career. Look for the points to keep coming for Pominville, as they have most of the season.
News:Jason Pominville scored twice in Monday's 7-3 win over the Lightning, giving him 27 goals on the season.
Analysis: He was mired in a slump that saw him score only twice in 13 games, so the two-goal performance couldn't have come at a better time for Jason Pominville. His 66 points are a nice total, but his minus-9 rating and 12 PIMs don't exactly make him a multi-category threat.
News:Jason Pominville opened the scoring in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.
Analysis: He's now scored in back-to-back games and hit the 25-goal plateau for the third time in his career. It looks like he's back in form following a recent six-game drought.
News:Jason Pominville scored the overtime winner Wednesday and also had an assist, snapping a six-game scoreless streak.
Analysis: The captain suffered through a miserable western road trip, but looked dangerous Wednesday as the Sabres returned home. There had been rumblings that Lindy Ruff would split up the top line of Jason Pominville, Derek Roy and Thomas Vanek, but it looks like they're back on track.
News:Jason Pominville has gone five consecutive games without a point heading into Monday's tilt with the Jets.
Analysis: This cold spell comes on the heels of a scoring streak that saw him put up 12 points in nine games. Sit him until the Sabres return home, where the talented winger has put up 39 points in 34 games this season.
News:Jason Pominville assisted on both Buffalo goals in Tuesday's win over the Islanders, giving him five points in the last two games.
Analysis:Jason Pominville has factored into five of the last eight goals Buffalo has scored as his career season continues. He's been consistent all season and his pace should not slow, as he's basically a lock for 30-plus goals.
News:Jason Pominville had a goal and two assists in Sunday's win over the Penguins.
Analysis:Jason Pominville is back on the scoring beam once again after having a six-game point-scoring streak snapped Friday against Montreal.
Sabres' Pominville Extends Streak In Losing Effort
News:Jason Pominville opened the scoring in Thursday's 7-2 loss in Philadelphia, extending his point streak to six games (five goals, two assists).
Analysis: He also went minus-2 in this one, as the Sabres allowed seven unanswered goals in another disappointing effort. He will look to extend his streak to a season-high seven games Friday when the Sabres host the Canadiens.
Sabres' Pominville Stretches Points Streak To Five Games
News:Jason Pominville's second-period goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to New Jersey extended his point streak to five games (four goals, two assists).
Analysis:Jason Pominville remains one of the only bright spots in a dismal season for the Sabres. He now has 53 points in 56 games and continues to be a strong play in fantasy leagues.
Sabres' Pominville Hits 20 Goals For Sixth Straight Season
News:Jason Pominville netted the Sabres' only goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Lightning. It stretched his point streak to four games and five points (two goals, three assists).
Analysis: Most importantly, it was his 20th of the year -- he's now hit that tally for six straight years. He might not hit his career high of 34 goals but he is clipping along at a point-per-game basis. And that makes him one of the more valuable right wingers in the game. Use accordingly.
News:Jason Pominville added an assist in Friday night's 3-2 shootout win over Dallas.
Analysis: It was the fourth point (2 G, 2 A) in the last three games for the captain, and it's likely to continue now that Thomas Vanek is back on his line.
Sabres' Pominville Nets A Pair Against Bruins Wednesday Night
News:Jason Pominville scored twice in Wednesday's 6-0 drilling of Boston.
Analysis:Jason Pominville now sits at 19 goals on the season, and could see his first 30 goal season since 2006-07. His numbers should only get better now with Thomas Vanek likely to return to the top line with Pominville this weekend.
News:Jason Pominville registered his first assist in two weeks as Buffalo fell to St. Louis on Saturday, 4-2.
Analysis: As the season has unfolded, his scoring pace has eroded at a barely perceptible rate. He's still the Sabres' leading scorer (17-30-47 in 48 games), but in January he's fallen below the point-per-game pace that he maintained over the first three months. Don't drop him, by any means; but keep an eye on his scoring as the calendar turns to February.
News:Jason Pominville (illness) scored a goal in Tuesday's win over Edmonton; he was a game-time decision due to an illness.
Analysis:Jason Pominville continues his consistent production with two goals and an assist over the last five games and he is still on a point-per-game pace. It's apparent he has overcome the illness and he remains one of Buffalo's most reliable players.
News:Jason Pominville will be a game-time decision Tuesday due to an illness, according to the Sabres' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Jason Pominville did not take part in Tuesday's morning skate, but head coach Lindy Ruff believes he will be able to play Tuesday night. Pay close attention to Pominville's status as game time draws near.
News:Jason Pominville posted a goal for the second-straight game, also adding an assist in Monday's win over Washington.
Analysis:Jason Pominville is enjoying a career season with 38 points in 35 games and 12 points in 11 December contests. Owners that gambled on him late in drafts are being handsomely rewarded, even moreso because he is a rarity for the Sabres: a healthy top-six forward.
News:Jason Pominville picked up a goal and an assist in Thursday's loss to the Leafs, giving him 11 points in 10 December games.
Analysis: He'd just snapped a six-game points streak, but got right back at it Thursday. It's been a long time since Jason Pominville approached a point per game back in '07-'08, but the career Sabre has been in fine form despite the struggles of what seems like the entire rest of his team.
News:Jason Pominville assisted on Buffalo's lone goal in Tuesday's loss to the Islanders, giving him points in each of the last two contests.
Analysis: Off all the league's point-per-game players at the quarter pole, Jason Pominville is up there with Florida's Kris Versteeg as one of the league's surprises. He has been remarkably consistent with 26 points in 25 games and he is averaging over three shots-on-goal per game. Play him with confidence as he has shown excellent chemistry with Thomas Vanek.
News:Jason Pominville scored Buffalo's only goal in a 1-0 victory over Carolina on Friday.
Analysis: The goal was his eighth of the year. Jason Pominville is currently on a six-game point scoring streak over which time he's scored three goals and five assists. He's been amazingly consistent this season and has only four games in which he hasn't recorded a point.
News:Jason Pominville sent in a rocket from point blank range to earn his seventh goal of the season in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over Montreal.
Analysis: After a lackluster two periods, coach Lindy Ruff threw his three best offensive players, Derek Roy, Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville together. The result? Buffalo came back from a two-goal deficit and Pominville earned a point for the fourth consecutive game.
News:Jason Pominville grabbed his 11th and 12th assists of the season and added a goal in Tuesday's overtime win over Winnipeg.
Analysis: Pommer now has 18 points (6 G, 12 A) in 14 games, and his tandem with Thomas Vanek has been deadly, no matter who centers them.
News:Jason Pominville scored and helped set up two other Buffalo goals in Thursday night's 3-0 win over Florida.
Analysis:Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek are forming quite the partnership on the top line for the Sabres. Pominville has nine points (2 G, 7 A) in six games and is not showing any reasons to think that may slow down any time soon.
News: After a crushing hit from Carolina's Bryan Allen near the end of the first period of Friday's game, Jason Pominville spent the intermission in the NHL's concussion protocol room. He was cleared to return to the rest of the game, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: Last season, during the team's second home game, Jason Pominville was knocked out with a concussion after a hit by Chicago's Niklas Hjalmarsson and missed the next nine games. He was also limited in action for several more games beyond that. Thankfully, he is fine after Friday's hit and should continue to practice and play as normal.
Pominville And Sabres' Top Line Enjoy Early Success
News:Jason Pominville, who has a goal and three assists in two games for the Sabres, is enjoying tremendous success on Buffalo's top line early on.
Analysis: Luke Adam and Thomas Vanek join Jason Pominville on what has been the most productive line in the NHL. Granted it's early on, but Vanek and Pommer are in their prime and Adam has been a tremendous playmaker all the way through his career in juniors.
News:Jason Pominville scored and added two helpers in Friday's season-opening win over Anaheim.
Analysis: The line of Jason Pominville, Thomas Vanek and Luke Adam was dynamic for the Sabres. Anaheim had no answers for Buffalo's top line.
News:Jason Pominville was named captain for 2011-12 by Sabres coach Lindy Ruff on Thursday, according to The Buffalo News.
Analysis: Aside from a nasty lacerated calf that he suffered towards the end of last season, Jason Pominville has been Mr. Reliable for the Sabres. Not a surprise selection by any means.
News:Jason Pominville has been seeing action during the preseason after recovering from a sliced tendon in the playoffs.
Analysis: He skated 19:19 in the last preseason game and logged an assist, and appears primed for the regular season, where he might start on the top line with Derek Roy and Thomas Vanek. That would be some pretty prime real estate, so pay attention to see if that line sticks. But in any matter, it looks like the number of fully healthy people in Jason Pominville is now one.
Sabres Expect Pominville To Be Fully Healthy For Camp
News: Pominville (leg) is expected to be completely healthy when training camp opens in September, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Pominville suffered a scary lacerated lower leg last year after a skate blade cut just above the achilles area.
News: Coach Lindy Ruff has revealed the leg gash suffered by Pominville in Game 5 against the Flyers was serious, and that a tendon had been sliced. The winger needs surgery and the injury would have kept him sidelined 4-6 months had the injury happened during the regular season, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: Pominville is a tough player even though he had a couple of nasty injuries this season, so if he can return toward the closer end of that timetable, he might be OK heading into the preseason. Ruff told a Toronto Sun reporter that Pominville's injury was "the worst gash I've ever seen."
News: Pominville's (lower body) injury was characterized as a laceration during a report on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night.
Analysis: The report also indicated that he was heard screaming in pain as he made his way down the tunnel to the dressing room. The combination of the word laceration and the phrase 'above his Achilles area' could prove to be surgical in nature and would not only jeopardize his postseason but also training camp and the start of next season, too.
News: Pominville (lower body) won't play Sunday, and the severity of the injury doesn't sound good according to coach Lindy Ruff, WGR550.com reports.
Analysis: It looked like Pominville took a skate blade to the area just above his Achilles area after more replays were shown. Ruff's initial reaction was that "it's not good" and nothing has changed to give us any reason for more optimism on Pominville's diagnosis.
News: Pominville left Friday's Game 5 in the first period with a lower body injury and didn't return.
Analysis: The Sabres still pulled out the victory in overtime, but losing Pominville would be pretty crushing because the Sabres don't go real deep with scorers. He went to the dressing room immediately, limping and visibly in major pain. We'll find out more Saturday, or as much as can be found out during these secretive playoff times.
News: Pominville scored the only goal of the game to five the Sabres a 1-0 win over the Flyers on Wednesday night.
Analysis: He scored at the 9:38 mark of the first period and Ryan Miller shut the Flyers down the rest of the way to even the series at two games each. It was Pominville's first goal of the playoffs and third point overall.
News: Pominville scored a goal and added an assist Saturday against Columbus. The points stretched his current point streak to three games and five points.
Analysis: He has 10 points in his last 10 games and will be counted on to lead the Sabres this postseason.
News: Pominville notched his 20th goal of the season in Tuesday's loss to Toronto, giving him four points in three games.
Analysis: Pominville isn't flashy, but he's hit 20 goals for the fifth consecutive season and has been putting up solid numbers while the Sabres are maintaining their grasp on a playoff spot. He has eight points in the last eight contests.
News: Pominville had a goal and an assist Friday night as the Sabres downed the Panthers 4-2.
Analysis: He's now one goal away from hitting 20 in a season for a 5th straight year.
News: Pominville snapped a four-game goal drought Saturday when he scored the game-winner against the Flyers.
Analysis: He also picked up an assist, his first in 10 games. He has been quiet since mid-February; hopefully this little outburst lights a fantasy fire for the winger.
News: Pominville registered a point for the third-consecutive game, grabbing the tying goal in Tuesay's shootout win over Montreal.
Analysis: Pominville has four points in the last three games and has been quietly productive for a streaking Sabres team that is just two points out of the Eastern Conference playoffs. He's a talented player that is contributing, just don't expect the point-per-game pace to be a constant.
News: Pominville extended a points streak to three games Thursday, grabbing a goal in the win over Boston.
Analysis: Pominville has five points in the last three contests with a large chunk of his season's 25 points coming in the last three weeks. He has the talent to produce and seems to be finding his stride, but remember to keep your expectations tempered.
News: Pominville snapped a four-game point drought with a three-assist night Saturday against the Islanders. Two of the helpers came with the man advantage.
Analysis: He has 17 points in his last 17 games and has regained fantasy relevance. It's nice to see that the concussion cobwebs have finally been swept away.
News: Pominville's five-game scoring string snapped Saturday as the Coyotes held him off the board. The Sabres stole an OT win, 2-1.
Analysis: After a miserable start (11 points in his first 26 games), he's awakened nicely with nine points (3G, 6A) during that scoring streak. He might be available in your pool if his owner in your league got impatient.
News: Pominville stretched his point streak to four games with a four-point night Saturday.
Analysis: He had two goals and two assists to add to the goal and three assists he'd potted in the three games previous. He may face the ire of Sabres' fans more often than not, but he's still a four-time 60-plus point producer. Scoop him off the wire if he's out there; he's starting to look like he's recovered from that concussion.
News: Pominville picked up his sixth goal and added an assist on Thursday.
Analysis: Pominville was injured early on and is off to a slow start to the season, but with goals in three of his last six games, this could be a sign that he is ready to pick up where last season left off.
News: Pominville scored the Sabres' lone goal in Saturday's loss to the Lightning.
Analysis: He has started to warm up this month after struggling to find his ice legs and his timing through November. This month, he has points in six of eight games. The time to buy-low is now -- he's still a solid 60-70 point producer when completely healthy.
News: Pominville has just four points in 13 games this season while missing several games with a concussion.
Analysis: Some of it is bad luck -- he has 16 shots on goal in the last five games and has missed wide with several other opportunities, The Buffalo News reports -- but part of it is because Pominville has hardly ever been hurt in his career, so maybe he's had a hard time adjusting to the time off, plus concussions aren't always easy to return from. He'll come around and seems to be playing more aggressive lately. If you own him, you may need to remain patient. And if you don't, it may be a good time to buy low, as he's a regular 20-30 goal scorer, though that might take a good run in 2010-11 based on his time off this season.
News: Pominville scored his first goal of the season as the Sabres earned a 5-4 shootout win over New Jersey on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Pominville missed nine games due to post-concussion symptoms. It was a nice sign for the Sabres, who have desperately missed his leadership and offense.
News: Pominville (concussion) was able to play Wednesday against Boston. He recorded an assist in 18:36 of ice time.
Analysis: Pominville worked hard in practice to make his return, and it looks like that has paid off to the point where he's officially back on track. Remember, injuries are not customary for Pominville considering he went four consecutive seasons (since 2006-07) without missing a single game.
News: Pominville (concussion) will return Wednesday against Boston, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis: He's medically cleared to return to action after suffering a concussion and being removed from the ice against the Blackhawks on Oct. 12 following a big hit from Niklas Hjalmarsson.
News: Pominville has failed another neuro-pysch test, meaning the Sabres' right winger still cannot play Friday at Atlanta despite feeling no ill effects from his Oct. 11 concussion, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: Physically, Pominville feels great and has been practicing with the team, so both player and coaches are surprised at the results. The Sabres have sent Pominville back to Buffalo to be examined by doctors. The team actually believes it might be the testing system and not related to Pominville's recent concussion, so maybe all this is somewhat positive in that a return is near. However, we're going to assume he's unlikely to play Saturday at Dallas as well.
News: Pominville (concussion) is with the Sabres for their three-game road trip and is very near a return, though he will not play on Tuesday night against Philadelphia, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: Pominville says he is skating very hard in practice and is waiting on test results so he can be cleared for contact. Once he does that, and gets a practice or two in at full contact, he should be back on the ice for Buffalo.
News: Pominville (concussion) participated in some light drills during Thursday's practice, WGR 550 in Buffalo reports.
Analysis: Pominville still isn't ready for a full practice workload, but he wasn't expected to return to the ice in any capacity until next week, so he appears to be ahead of schedule. Buffalo has not released a timetable for his return.
News: Pominville (concussion) made the trip to Atlanta with his teammates, but will not play in Wednesday night's game against the Thrashers, according to WGR550.com.
Analysis: Pominville has resumed exercise activities, but has not returned on the ice. Surely a little bit of the reason for making the trip is to give the listless Sabres a motivational lift.
News: Following a scary hit in Monday's game from Niklas Hjalmarsson, there is no timetable for Pominville's (concussion) return, The Buffalo News reports. "He's doing OK," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's at home resting. He still has some symptoms, but he's feeling better, so hopefully he just progresses."
Analysis: Pominville is an ironman -- he has an active streak of 335 straight games played -- but that's going to end Wednesday. It sounds like he's coming along, but expect him to miss at least a few games with the concussion.
News: Following a hit by Chicago's Niklas Hjalmarsson, Pominville was strapped to a stretcher and wheeled off the ice late in the first period of the Sabres' home game against the Blackhawks on Monday night, CBC.ca reports.
Analysis: After several minutes of medical attention, Pominville, 27, lifted his arm to acknowledge the crowd as he was led off, though we may be looking at some missed time for Pominville. He's normally as durable as they come, but he appeared to be defenseless on the hit, and Hjalmarrson could be looking at some missed time as well, courtesy of the league office. Initial reports say Pominville suffered a concussion, but did not have to go to the hospital.
Pomiinville Has Big Night as Buffalo Closes Preseason
News: Pominville notched a goal and two assists for the Sabres in Sunday's preseason finale, a 9-3 win over the Flyers.
Analysis: The most encouraging part of Pominville's preseason is that he has played the point for the Sabres' top power play unit.
News:Jason Pominville and Buffalo Sabres made quick work of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Pominville scored three goals and the Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 on Thursday night to move within four points of New Jersey for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Pominville scored twice in the first period, the first a power-play goal on a near-perfect pass from Derek Roy. Roy took a pass from Toni Lydman and executed a one-touch feed to Pominville in the center for the easy goal. "It was a great play," Pominville said. "I was surprised he one-touched it right away and I had a lot of net to shoot at."
Analysis: Pominville has been playing very well as of late, with five goals and four assists in his last five games. We know he is capable of these runs. It's just the fact he hasn't produced consistently in 2009-10 is what has frustrated us. You might as well play Pominville while he is on a nice run.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored his 16th goal of the season in Saturday's win over the Sharks.
Analysis: Pominville is a Fantasy owner's worst nightmare, as he's good enough to start in most formats, but can go a week or two without a goal at times. He is going to need a strong finish to become a 60-point player in 2009-10, so treat him as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward until further notice.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal during Monday's game against the Penguins. Pominville scored on a power play with 3 minutes remaining, but it wasn't enough to lift Buffalo past Pittsburgh. Pominville has 15 goals, with four in his last eight games.
Analysis: Pominville has 10 goals and 22 points in his last 30 games. However, a lot of them have come in bunches. We would definitely like to see Pominville be a more consistent contributor because it definitely becomes a tough guessing game with him in Fantasy. Pominville is going to need a strong finish to become a 60-point player in 2009-10, so treat him as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward until further notice.
News:Jason Pominville scored his 12th and 13th goals of the season and the Buffalo Sabres routed the Phoenix Coyotes 7-2 on Monday night to move into a tie with Washington atop the Eastern Conference standings. Pominville put Buffalo ahead 4-1 in the second and capped the scoring with less than two minutes left in the third. He also had an assist and finished at plus-3.
Analysis: Pominville had been struggling in January up until Monday. He had one goal and two points in his first seven games. Pominville had a season-high five goals and 11 points in December. It was a shame to see him struggle to begin January, but perhaps Monday's game will snap him out of his funk. Pominville is more of a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward until the points roll in on a consistent basis.
News: Buffalo RW Jason Pominville continued his recent offensive surge on Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the Penguins. His 10th goal of the season, scored on a power play, capped off a Buffalo comeback that saw the team overcome a 3-0 deficit. Pominville now has 27 points on the season with 10 goals and 17 assists.
Analysis: Pominville has at least a point in four games in a row. Pominville has had a solid month of December and is working his way back to being a high-end Fantasy option. However, he is just a No. 4 forward for the time being.
News: Buffalo RW Jason Pominville has shown off his passing touch lately, racking up three assists in his past two games. He also has a plus-3 rating during that two-game span. Pominville has 16 points on the season with five goals and 11 assists.
Analysis: Pominville is not off to an overly-impressive start with the Sabres but his production seems to be coming around. With five points in his last six games, there is reason for Fantasy owners to believe that Pominville is still a viable Fantasy option. Think of him as a No. 4 Fantasy option.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during Wednesday's game against the Devils. Pominville capped the scoring with a power-play tally 17:21 into the third. It was his third goal and second power play score this season.
Analysis: Pominville has three goals and four assists in his last six games. We expect this type of production from a player that has managed 60-plus points in three straight seasons. Pominville can get a little streaky at times, but he is still no worse than a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville made it five points in his last four games when he scored Wednesday in a win over the Panthers.
Analysis: It took Pominville a little bit to get going this season, but he looks to be on a nice offensive roll right now. Get him active in more than 55 percent of leagues if he stays hot over the weekend.
News: Buffalo RW Jason Pominville recorded his first two points of the 2009 season on Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Red Wings. Pominville saw 17:59 on the ice and picked up two assists. He helped on Drew Stafford's 1st-period goal and later assisted on Clarke MacArthur's 2nd-period tally.
Analysis: Pominville has played in four games this season and waited until Tuesday to earn his first two points. He's owned in 92 percent of Fantasy leagues but he's really just a respectable low-end starting Fantasy forward in most 12-team leagues.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored twice in Thursday's win over the Hurricanes, giving him 20 goals on the season.
Analysis: Pominville hasn't had nearly as good of a season as he did in '07-'08, when he put up 80 points, but he's still been a respectable low-end starting Fantasy forward in most 12-team leagues.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored and assisted in Friday's win over the Capitals, extending his point streak to eight games (3G, 10A).
Analysis: Pominville is on a nice run here late in the season, but we have seen this plenty in 2008-09. After totaling 80 points in 2007-08, we expect Pominville to finish between 60-70 points this season. It's been a down year for the winger, who is now worth a look as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Sabres RW Jason Pominville extended his points streak to seven games with an assist on Thomas Vanek's first goal Wednesday against the Thrashers. During the streak he has two goals and nine assists.
Analysis: Pominville is starting to get on a run here again late in the season, but we have seen this plenty in 2008-09. After totaling 80 points in 2007-08, we expect Pominville to finish between 60-70 points this season. It's been a down year for Pominville, who is now worth a look as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Jason Pominville had a goal and two assists during a 2:07 span of the third period, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Pominville deflected in Henrik Tallinder's point shot to cut it to 3-2 at the 6:14 mark. He then assisted on Clarke MacArthur's tying goal at 7:05 and Tim Connolly's go-ahead goal at 8:21.
Analysis: Pominville has two goals and six assists in his last seven games. He is starting to get on a run here again late in the season, but we have seen this plenty in 2008-09 with Pominville. After totaling 80 points in 2007-08, we expect Pominville to finish between 60-70 points this season. It's been a down year for Pominville, who is now worth a look as a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville reached 50 points for a third straight season Tuesday when he scored and assisted in a loss to the Senators.
Analysis: Pominville was solid in January, but his offensive output has slowed down a lot since then. Consider Pominville more of a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward until he can pick up the production.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville notched a power-play goal during Friday's 5-1 win against the Coyotes. Pominville scored his 14th goal late in the third period. It was his first score in nine games.
Analysis: Pominville has scored just twice since lighting the lamp two times in a Jan. 1 game against the Maple Leafs. He has been productive with plenty of assists, but the fact he isn't scoring goals is frustrating the Sabres and Fantasy owners. Consider Pominville more of a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward until he can pick up the production.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal and added an assist during Friday's 6-5 shootout win against the Sharks. Pominville, who snapped a 17-game goal drought, forced extra time by scoring with four seconds left in the third by deflecting in Craig Rivet's point shot.
Analysis: Pominville managed 13 assists during his 17-game goal slump, so it's not like he was totally useless. However, Buffalo has him on the wing for his scoring as much as his passing, so they expect more production. With Thomas Vanek out 3-4 weeks following jaw surgery, the scoring chances will be there for Pominville, who remains a No. 3 Fantasy forward until he picks up the production.
News: Buffalo RW Jason Pominville had two assists in Wednesday's 5-0 drubbing of the Maple Leafs. Pominville has increased his points total to 41 on the season with 12 goals and 29 assists.
Analysis: Pominville had gone three games without a point before his two-assist performance on Wednesday. He hasn't scored a goal since the first of the new year when he scored two goals. Pominville won't score that often but he can be an assists machine so keep him active.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville assisted twice in Tuesday's rout of the Oilers and now has eight assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Pominville is a little behind his 80-point pace from last season, but he's an effective enough Fantasy player to be worth using in all leagues right now.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville had two assists in a 5-3 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. His performance increased his points total to 37 on the season with 12 goals and 25 assists.
Analysis: Pominville caught fire in the second half of the season last year, which is great news for his owners who are hoping to see even more out of Pominville. Continue thinking of him as a No. 3 or 4 option in the meanwhile, hoping he turns into a bit more.
News: Buffalo RW Jason Pominville scored the game-winning shootout goal on Thursday night in a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars. Pominville also recorded two assists during regulation as he recorded two points in the game.
Analysis: Pominville now has 33 points on the season though these were his first in five games. He is coming off an 80-point season in 2007-08, but is merely on track for 59 points this season. He really didn't catch fire last season until the second half, so there is hope yet for Pominville, who remains a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward until he starts to heat up.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville doesn't have a point in his last three games, but has managed two goals and two assists in five January games. Pominville has recorded a point in just three of his last nine appearances.
Analysis: Pominville has been frustrating from the standpoint that he hasn't been as solid of an offensive contributor as we would like. He is coming off an 80-point season in 2007-08, but is merely on track for 59 points this season. He really didn't catch fire last season until the second half, so there is hope yet for Pominville, who remains a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward until he starts to heat up.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville assisted twice in Saturday's win over the Bruins, giving him back-to-back two-point games.
Analysis: Pominville now has 31 points on the season for Buffalo. He averaged 30 1/2 goals over the last two seasons, but has only 12 so far this campaign. He still has high-end Fantasy potential, and it looks like he might be ready to go on a nice run now. Get him active while he's hot.
News: Buffalo RW Jason Pominville scored twice in the Sabres New Year's Day win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday. Pominville got the scoring started in the 2nd period with a power play goal, his 11th, and added his 12th later in the period. The second goal was unassisted and made the score 3-0 Buffalo.
Analysis: Pominville now has 29 points on the season for Buffalo. Pominville averaged 30 1/2 goals over the last two seasons, but has only 12 so far this campaign. He still has high-end Fantasy potential, but might be kept reserved in shallower leagues until he gets back on track.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored for only the second time in his last 18 games Saturday as Buffalo edged the Islanders in a shootout.
Analysis: Pominville averaged 30 1/2 goals over the last two seasons, but has only 10 so far this campaign. He still has high-end Fantasy potential, but might be kept reserved in shallower leagues until he gets back on track.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville assisted in a fourth straight game Saturday as Buffalo fell to Montreal.
Analysis: Pominville has been a bit of a disappointment this season with only 26 points, one year after putting up 80. He still has high-end Fantasy potential, but might be kept reserved in shallower leagues until he gets back on track.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville tallied a goal, two assists and a plus-1 rating in 21:49 of ice time Wednesday against the Lightning. Pominville capped the scoring with an empty-net short-handed goal with 13 seconds left in regulation. It was his first goal in 10 games and first multi-point game in that span as well.
Analysis: Pominville has been very hot-and-cold in 2008-09 and it has frustrated Fantasy owners to no end. It took him a bit to get consistent in 2007-08, so don't lose hope on Pominville just yet. He still has high-end Fantasy potential, but might be kept reserved until he gets back on track.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville tallied an assist and finished at even in 23:20 of ice time Monday against the Penguins. It was his third assist in seven games, but Pominville hasn't scored in nine outings.
Analysis: Pominville has been very hot-and-cold in 2008-09 and it has frustrated Fantasy owners to no end. It took him a bit to get consistent in 2007-08, so don't lose hope on Pominville just yet. He still has high-end Fantasy potential, but might be kept reserved until he gets back on track.
News: The Boston Bruins failed to stop Sabres RW Jason Pominville from continuing his hot streak, as the forward score for the fourth straight game Wednesday during a 7-4 loss to Boston. Pominville, who also added two assists, gave Buffalo a 1-0 lead when he hit a backhand shot over the left shoulder of Manny Fernandez 1:41 into the first period. He has the four goals and three assists during a five-game point streak.
Analysis: Pominville had all of six points and two goals in 10 October games. He now has six goals and 10 points in eight November games. He has really gotten his act together and has returned to being a reliable high-end Fantasy option.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored for a third straight game Saturday as Buffalo fell to the Penguins.
Analysis: Pominville is finally starting to get going again offensively after having a rough patch to end October. Pominville is a top-six forward capable of posting serious points. He remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Wednesday's 4-3 win against the Blues. Manny Legace was pulled after Pominville's goal at 5:18 of the first. Pominville's wrist shot from the slot squirted past Legace's pads to end the goalie's night. It was his fifth goal of the season and third in five games.
Analysis: Pominville is finally starting to get going again offensively after having a rough patch to end October. He has five points in five November games. Pominville is still a top-six forward capable of posting serious points. He remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News:Jason Pominville ended a 20-shot first-period barrage against Kevin Weekes with a power-play goal to lead the Sabres to a 2-0 win on Monday night in what was the Devils first game in a long while without Martin Brodeur, who was out with an elbow injury, starting in goal. Pominville got his fourth goal of the season with 34 seconds left in the period, just seconds after a 5-on-3 power play ended. Jaroslav Spacek set up the goal with a pass from the right side to Pominville in the left circle. He found the top of the net as Weekes came across low to stop a shot along the ice. "We moved the puck really well and Spacek made a great play," Pominville said. "He faked the shot and slid the puck over to me. I just had to one-time it in."
Analysis: Pominville has now scored in two straight games after not getting a point in his previous six outings. Pominville started the season withy two goals and four assists in five games. He even had two multi-point outings in that span. He then stalled a bit offensively. Pominville has been dropped to the second scoring line for the time being, but he is still a top-six forward capable of posting serious points. He remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal, added an assist and finished at plus-1 during Saturday's game against the Capitals. Pominville gave Buffalo a three-goal cushion with 24 seconds left in the first period, grabbing a rebound and deking left on Jose Theodore before going right for an easy slip-in. It was his first points in six games.
Analysis: Pominville started the season withy two goals and four assists in five games. He even had two multi-point outings in that span. He then stalled a bit offensively. Pominville has been dropped to the second scoring line for the time being, but he is still a top-six forward capable of posting serious points. He remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Buffalo RW Jason Pominville notched two points on Saturday in a 5-0 win over Washington. Pominville assisted on Derek Roy's power play goal in the 1st period and later on in the period made it 3-0 Buffalo with his third goal of the season.
Analysis: Pominville started the season off hot but has since been pretty chilly for the Sabres. In fact, Saturday marks his first points of any kind since Oct. 18 against Atlanta. He's got a total of eight points in 10 games now. He figures to pick up the pace again and should be starting in most Fantasy formats at this time.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville had a goal and assist Saturday against the Thrashers, giving him points in three of the past four games. Pominville's second goal of the season came after his initial shot bounced high off Kari Lehtonen's glove and back to him. He has two goals and four assists this season.
Analysis: Pominville has been a solid offensive contributor for the Sabres the last two seasons and is already off to another fast start in 2008-09. He landed a five-year extension in the offseason, but that shouldn't keep his motivation low. Continue to start Pominville in all Fantasy formats.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 in 18:34 of ice time Wednesday against the Rangers. He now has one goal and three assists in his last two games.
Analysis: Pominville has been a solid offensive contributor for the Sabres the last two seasons and is already off to another fast start in 2008-09. He landed a five-year extension in the offseason, but that shouldn't keep his motivation low. Continue to start Pominville in all Fantasy formats.
News: Forward Jason Pominville signed a five-year contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, a day before the team opens training camp. Pominville, entering the final year of his contract, finished second on the team with a career-best 80 points (27 goals, 53 assists) last season and was identified as one of two core players the Sabres wanted to secure with long-term deals this offseason. The other was goaltender Ryan Miller, who signed a five-year, $31.25 million extension in July.
Analysis: Pominville emerged as a team leader last season after the Sabres lost co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere to free agency. In three full NHL seasons, Pominville has 79 goals and 99 assists for 178 points in 222 career games. Pominville has shown progression each season he has been in the NHL and 2008-09 could be another successful campaign. He does lose some motivation because he already signed his extension, but Pominville remains at worst a No. 2 Fantasy forward.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Sabres continue to hold discussions with captain Jason Pominville about a long-term contract extension. Pominville, who had a team-high 53 assists and added 27 goals last season, has one year left on a three-year, $3.1 million deal before becoming a restricted free agent.
Analysis: Pominville was exceptionally strong in his second full NHL season in 2007-08 and helped fill the void created by the free-agent departures of Daniel Briere (Philadelphia) and Chris Drury (N.Y. Rangers). Pominville has shown progression each season he has been in the NHL and 2008-09 could be another successful campaign, especially if he is playing for his next contract. Pominville remains at worst a No. 2 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: Pominville, who completed his second full season in the league, finished with 80 points (27 goals, 53 assists) for the Sabres. He really stepped up in the absence of Chris Drury and Daniel Briere, two playes that left for free agency. Pominville has shown progression each season he has been in the NHL and 2008-09 could be another successful campaign. View him as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward on Draft Day.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville tallied two goals and two assists Wednesday in Buffalo's crazy 7-4 win over the Lightning. He finished with a plus-4 rating and now has 11 points in his last five games.
Analysis: We think the Sabres might have stopped thinking about moving Pominville to defense now! The man has been on fire since basically the last week of January and will be putting up some monster point totals in Fantasy playoffs this week. He is a must-start in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Buffalo News reports the Sabres defenseman situation is so bad that sizzling RW Jason Pominville could be called into action on the blue line if any more guys go down injured.
Analysis: Pominville has 14 points in his last 12 games and his many Fantasy owners would shed a tear if he had to spend time on the blue line. He is one of the hottest players in the NHL right now and needs to be starting in most Fantasy formats, regardless of what position he ends up playing.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal, added an assist and finished at plus-1 during Monday's game against the Rangers. Pominville now has at least one point in 11 of his last 12 games. He has seven goals and seven assists in that span.
Analysis: Pominville has been one of the Sabres' best offensive weapons for two straight seasons. He had 68 points in 2006-07 and is now at 65 points in 2007-08. He is one of the hottest players in the NHL right now and needs to be starting in most Fantasy formats.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville made it six goals in his last six games Tuesday when he scored two times in a 5-2 win over the Flyers.
Analysis: Pominville is now only six points behind his single-season best total of 68 and is suddenly turning in to a goal scorer over the last couple of weeks. He can be a little streaky at times, but any guy with 62 points in 67 games is worthy of starting in every Fantasy format.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville extended his current point streak to eight games Sunday when he scored for the fourth time in his last five games as Buffalo fell 4-2 to the Red Wings.
Analysis: Pominville had a massive 17 points in February and it looks like he's primed to continue to stay on fire in March. He isn't scoring as much as he did last year, but his assists are up and he should easily surpass his total of 68 points from 2006/07. He remains a solid No. 3 forward in all formats.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal, added an assist and finished at plus-3 during Monday's game against the Flyers. He was able to extend his points streak to five games. He has two goals and four assists in that span.
Analysis: Pominville has put at least one point on the board in 13 of his last 15 games. Pominville has quietly put together a solid season in Buffalo. He now has 18 goals and 39 assists in 63 games. He been very active even when the Sabres have struggled and could top his career-high 68 points, which he set last season, with a strong push down the stretch. Consider him a solid No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville finished Wednesday against the Maple Leafs without a point for the first time in nine games. He has his career-high, eight-game points streak end. He had five goals and eight assists during the streak.
Analysis: Pominville has quietly put together a solid season in Buffalo. He now has 16 goals and 35 assists in 57 games. He been very active even when the Sabres have struggled and could top his career-high 68 points, which he set last season, with a strong push down the stretch. Consider him a solid No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News:Jason Pominville had a goal and an assist in the third period for the Sabres, who climbed back into the Eastern Conference playoff race by earning 16 of a possible 18 points while going undefeated through regulation in nine straight games. Buffalo took down Ottawa 5-1 on Tuesday.
Analysis: Pominville has five goals and eight assists in the last eight games. Pominville has 16 goals and more than double assists with 35 now. He has been playing quite well even during the strech when Bufffalo struggled and could top his career-high 68 points, which he set last season, with a strong push down the stretch. Consider him a solid No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal and tallied an assist Sunday against the Panthers. He extended his points streak to seven games. He has four goals and seven assists in that span.
Analysis: Pominville has quietly put together a solid season in Buffalo. He now has 15 goals and 34 assists in 55 games. He been very active even when the Sabres have struggled and could top his career-high 68 points, which he set last season, with a strong push down the stretch. Consider him a solid No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored his 14th goal of the season to extend his points streak to five games in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the New Jersey Devils. He has three goals and five assists for a good stretch of production.
Analysis: Pominville has been one of Buffalo's top offensive weapons this season. He has managed 46 points (14 goals) in 52 games and remains on the top line for the Sabres and should be used as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville tallied two assists and a plus-1 rating during Tuesday's game against the Bruins. He extended his points streak to four games. He has two goals and five assists in that span.
Analysis: Pominville has actually been one of the Sabres' top offensive weapons in 2007-08. He has managed 45 points (13 goals) in 52 games. He remains on the top line for the Sabres and should be used as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News:Jason Pominville fired a slap shot from the point and Thomas Vanek one-timed the rebound past Tomas Vokoun to give Buffalo a 1-0 win over Florida. Pominville recorded his 30th assist this season.
Analysis: Pominville has only 12 goals, which is way behind his total of 34 from last year, but he is assisting on a pretty regular basis this season. He is a solid forward, but is more of a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy option at this time.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal and added two assists Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Analysis: Pominville has only 12 goals, which is way behind his total of 34 from last year, but he is assisting on a more frequent basis this season. He is a solid forward, but is more of a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy option at this time.
News: As the Sabres lost their 10th straight game, Jason Pominville continues to put up some points here and there. Pominville scored the goal, his 11th, in the 2-1 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Pominville has been better as an assist man with 15 since Dec. 1. Pominville is a solid forward, but is more of a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy option at this time.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a power-play goal with less than two minutes left Tuesday against the Devils to force overtime. On the tying goal, Jochen Hecht threw a lead pass to Clarke Macarthur who cut to the Devils net. When Martin Brodeur shifted to confront the puck carrier, MacArthur slid the puck across the slot to Pominville for the tap-in goal. He extended his points streak to three games. He has one goal and two assists in that span.
Analysis: Pominville now has 10 goals on the season, but just three since Dec. 1. He has been better as an assist machine with 14 in that same span. Pominville is a solid forward, but is more of a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy option at this time.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored a goal Saturday against the Flyers when he picked up a loose puck and scored from inside the right circle at 7:54 of the second period. He finished the game with three assists and a plus-1 rating. He now has three multi-assist games in his last six appearances. He has a total of nine assists in that span to go with two goals and a plus-8 rating.
Analysis: The Sabres have been a great team in December and that means Pominville has benefited. He started the season a little sluggish, but is finally picking up the pace. Consider him a solid No. 2 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: RW Jason Pominville tied his career high with three assists, set against the Islanders on March 30, 2007.
Analysis: There is a ton of potential for Pominville to rack up points. Treat him as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News:Jason Pominville closed the scoring at Washington Monday by redirecting a perfect pass from Jochen Hecht with 8:13 left in the second period.
Analysis: Pominville also scored a goal in Buffalo's 7-3 victory over the Capitals last month, and this goal ended a 14-goal streak without one. There is a ton of potential for Pominville to rack up points. Treat him as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville tallied two assists and finished at minus-1 during Friday's game against the Canadiens. He now has four points -- all assists -- in his last four games after recording just one point -- an assist -- in his first six November games.
Analysis: Pominville, along with most of the Sabres, have struggled to put points on the board. There is a ton of potential for Pominville to rack up points, but who knows when the Sabres will start clicking. Treat Pominville as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville recorded an assist and a plus-1 rating during Friday's game against the Canadiens. He now has three assists in his last eight games, but has not scored a goal since Oct. 24.
Analysis: Pominville, along with most of the Sabres, have struggled to put points on the board. There is a ton of potential for Pominville to rack up points, but who knows when the Sabres will start clicking. Treat Pominville as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville assisted on two goals during Friday's 4-2 win over the Panthers. He finished with a plus-1 rating and took three shots. He now has five goals and two assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: Pominville has at least one point in six of nine games this season and is averaging one point per game. That will do just fine for Fantasy owners. He remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Jason Pominville was one of the rare productive Sabres in Wednesday's game at Carolina, posting the only two goals in a 6-2 loss. He also finished with a plus-1 rating, one of only four Sabres not even or in the negative.
Analysis: Pominville broke a two-game scoreless stretch. He still has five goals, six points and a plus-3 rating over the past six games. A point-per-game production is what Fantasy owners like, especially when the team their player is on is struggling as a whole. He'll look to keep it going on Friday at Florida.
News: Jason Pominville and Jochen Hecht had a goal and an assist each in Monday's game against the Maple Leafs, and Adam Mair and Thomas Vanek also scored for Buffalo, which won its third straight game.
Analysis: Pominville and Vanek are must-starts in all Fantasy leagues, while Hecht is a decent No. 4 or 5 forward in most formats. Mair should only be used in deeper formats which heavily reward penalty minutes. The Sabres are in action next on Friday against the Blue Jackets.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: C Tim Connolly, RW Daniel Paille, RW Jason Pominville and D Brian Campbell all scored their first goals of the season Thursday against Atlanta.
Analysis: Pominville is a must-start heading into all Fantasy leagues. He will see significant playing time on the power play, so expect a big year from the third-year pro.
News: The Buffalo News reports the second line for the Sabres in training camp has consisted of Tim Connolly centering Ales Kotalik and Jason Pominville. Coach Lindy Ruff said he feels this can be a dangerous trio.
Analysis: Pominville is the most impressive of the trio and is a must-start heading into all Fantasy leagues. He will see significant playing time on the power play, so expect a big year from Pominville.
News: D Dmitri Kalinin, RW Jason Pominville and C Derek Roy each posted a goal and plus-1 rating in Tuesday's win at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: It would not be surprising to see Pominville miss a game or two down the stretch with the team trying to get everyone healthy for the playoffs. The Sabres have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, so beware.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored two goals Friday against the Lightning to run his points streak to three games. He has four goals and one assist during that stretch.
Analysis: Pominville is having a breakout season in this his third year in the league. He now has 31 goals and 28 assists. Continue to use him as a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Daniel Briere had a goal and two assists and Chris Drury and Jason Pominville a goal and an assist each in Tuesday's loss at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Pominville also added a plus-2 rating in the loss. He has five goals, 12 points and a plus-5 rating over the past 10 games. He remains a must-start in most Fantasy formats.
News: RW Jason Pominville was credited with a goal that banked off his skate in the second period of Wednesday night's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche. The goal extended his career-long point streak to eight games. He has four goals and seven assists in that span.
Analysis: Pominville is having a great second full season in the league. He has 27 goals and 27 assists with a plus-24 rating. Continue to use him as a high-end Fantasy forward while he is on a roll.
News: Jason Pominville, Drew Stafford, Derek Roy and Clarke MacArthur scored for the Eastern Conference-leading Sabres. Pominville was also a plus-2 with five shots on net in 21:59 of ice time.
Analysis: Pominville has seven points (3 G, 4 A) during his current five-game points streak to follow a four-game scoreless stretch.
News: Chris Drury, Derek Roy and Jason Pominville each added a goal and an assist in Tuesday's game against the Flyers, and Andrew Peters and Adam Mair also scored for the Sabres, who won for the seventh time in nine games after losing three straight.
Analysis: Pominville has picked up three points (1 G, 2 A) over the past two games after going scoreless in four straight. The Sabres appear to have righted the ship and so has Pominville.
News: Daniel Briere had two assists and Jason Pominville added a goal for the Sabres, who lead the Eastern Conference with 74 points despite going 6-7-1 in January.
Analysis: Pominville has lit the lamp in consecutive games and remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek eack picked up a goal and assist in Tuesday's game against the Bruins. Pominville finished with a strong plus-3 rating, while Vanek checked in with a plus-1.
Analysis: Pominville has been scoreless in two games since the All-Star break, but there is nothing to worry about. He remains a solid Fantasy option in most formats.
News: Jason Pominville has posted 21 goals and 18 assists with a strong plus-20 rating and 20 penalty minutes through 49 games at the All-Star break.
Analysis: Pominville has emerged as a must-start in most Fantasy formats, especially in Roto formats.
News: Sabres RW Jason Pominville scored his 20th goal of the season 4:06 into the second period of Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Lightning. Pominville joined C Chris Drury, LW Thomas Vanek and RW Maxim Afinogenov as Sabres who have scored at least that many. No other NHL team had more than two 20-goal scorers heading into Saturday.
Analysis: Pominville has emerged as a strong No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward in most leagues this season.
News: Maxim Afinogenov and Jason Pominville added goals for the Sabres, who lost in regulation at Ottawa on Tuesday for just the eighth time this season and first since a 5-2 defeat in Montreal on Dec. 19.
Analysis: Pominville has emerged as a strong No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward in most leagues this season.
News: Ales Kotalik scored on a penalty shot to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Thursday night. Jason Pominville, Chris Drury and Thomas Vanek also scored for the Sabres.
Analysis: Pominville has four goals and two assists with a plus-3 rating over the past four games. He is a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward in most leagues.
News: Jason Pominville posted two assists and a plus-2 rating in 11:43 of ice time in Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Pominville ended a four-game scoreless stretch with the big game. He had gone scoreless in six of the past seven, but remains a decent play in all Fantasy leagues because of his potential for games like these.
News: Jason Pominville scored a goal (11) with four shots on goal in 18:23 of ice time in Monday's game at Carolina.
Analysis: Pominville has scored in nine of the past 11 games and has emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Sabres RW Maxim Afinogenov had two goals and RW Jason Pominville chipped in with his sixth goal in six games as the Sabres beat the Bruins in a shootout on Thursday.
Analysis: Afinogenov and Pominville have been playing lights out this season and both players are must-start Fantasy guys as long as they continue to pour on the points.
News: RW Jason Pominville scored a goal for the fifth straight game Saturday against Atlanta.
Analysis: Pominville has five goals and three assists in his past five games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy, as do most other Sabres who are off to an impressive start to the season. He's still only owned in 71 percent of CBS SportsLine.com's leagues strangely enough.
News: Jason Pominville scored a goal for the third straight game on Monday night at Montreal. He finished with a plus-2 rating. "I think we're a pretty well-grounded group," Pominville said. "We work hard every night, and usually when you work hard you give yourself a chance to win."
Analysis: Pominville has three goals and four points during the impressive stretch. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy, as do most other Sabres who are off to an impressive 9-0 start.
News: Jason Pominville scored his first goal of the season Wednesday.
Analysis: Pominville is owned in 42 percent of CBS SportsLine's Fantasy leagues. He's an underrated wing who can help your team off the waiver wire.
News: Head coach Lindy Ruff told sabres.com that Jiri Novotny, Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek will make up the team's third line.
Analysis: The Sabres are one of the deepest teams in the league and most of their players are worthy of Fantasy consideration. This triumvirate is no exception, as they are useful in all formats as No. 5 or 6 Fantasy forwards.
News: The Buffalo News reports Tim Connolly will remain sidelined due to a concussion. He is expected to be sidelined at least two more months, which might mean he is out until around Thanksgiving.
Analysis: With Connolly sidelined, Jason Pominville is expected to skate on a line with Daniel Briere and Jochen Hecht. Pominville is a big-time sleeper who might be in line for 50-plus points in his first full season in the NHL.
News: Jason Pominville has managed 14 goals and 10 assists with a minus-2 rating through 34 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Pominville has also posted 15 points on special teams, including eight goals on the power play. He is a solid No. 5 or 6 Fantasy wing in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Jason Pominville has posted four goals (1 PPG, 1 SHG) and three assists with an even rating over the past eight games.
Analysis: Pominville is a decent addition in all larger Fantasy leagues if you need a No. 3 or 4 wing.
News: Jason Pominville scored three goals on Saturday vs. Los Angeles. He and Jochen Hecht each scored hat tricks in a 10-1 win over the Kings. "It's awesome," Pominville said. "It doesn't happen too often. So it's fun to see the team work hard and have it finally pay off."
Analysis: Despite the great game, Pominville is only worth starting as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in leagues of 12 or more teams at this point. The Kings simply did not put up much of a fight.
News: Jason Pominville scored a goal and had a minus-1 rating in Saturday's game against the Penguins.
Analysis: Pominville broke a three-game scoreless streak with the goal. He is only worth starting as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in leagues of 12 or more teams at this point.
News: Jason Pominville scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's game at Colorado.
Analysis: Pominville, who has seen some time on the power play recently, is only worth using in larger Fantasy leagues right now if you are desperate for wing help.
News: Jason Pominville was assigned to Rochester of the AHL on Tuesday.
Analysis: Pominville might be back at some point, but he has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Sabres sent Jason Pominville to Rochester of the AHL on Wednesday.
Analysis: Pominville might return at some point, but he has no Fantasy value.
