News:Tyler Sloan signed a one-year, two-way contract on Friday, Toronto Globe & Mail writer James Mirtle reports.
Analysis:Tyler Sloan had a two-way contract with Nashville last year, but never made an NHL appearance in 2011. He's off the fantasy radar.
News: According to coach Barry Trotz, the Predators sent Tyler Sloan to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Tyler Sloan has made just 99 appearances in the NHL since his rookie campaign with the Capitals in 2008-09, and should only be viewed as organizational depth for the time being.
News: The Preds signed Sloan to a one-year, two-way contract Friday, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis: At 30 years old, Sloan is more of fringe player, having never played more than 40 games at the NHL level since turning pro in 2002. In the past three seasons with the Capitals, Sloan has just 17 points (4G, 13A) and 50 PIMs in 99 games. Sloan represents more of a depth signing for the Preds in case Francis Bouillon, who is out with a concussion, can't play this upcoming season.
News: Sloan has been placed on unconditional waivers and will be bought out of his contract, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis: The Caps had no plans to utilize him in 2011-12, so they'll take a moderate salary cap hit and shed some of the salary while enabling Sloan to sign elsewhere as a free agent.
News: The Capitals have placed Sloan on waivers, according to the Washington Post.
Analysis: Sloan is under contract with the Caps for the 2011-12 season at $700,000, but waiving him could be a precursor to a buyout.
News: Sloan (head) saw 13:24 of ice time against Florida on Wednesday.
Analysis: He totaled two penalty minutes in the game and seems to be past whatever head issue he had prior to the contest.
News: Sloan (head) will travel with the Capitals for Tuesday's game against Toronto, Washington Post writer Katie Carrera reports.
Analysis: While this doesn't necessarily mean he'll be playing, it's a good sign for him nonetheless. Check back Tuesday if you'd like to confirm his status.
News: Sloan left Saturday's contest late in the second period and did not return. "He's day-to-day," coach Bruce Boudreau said. "He got his bell rung and we'll see how it goes," The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sloan is a role player for the Capitals, but with so many other blueliners for the team out injured, this could become a real problem for Round 1 of the playoffs. Sloan's injuries makes five on the Washington blue line alone.
News: After Sloan got injured last week on a stint in AHL Hershey he was placed on IR, but he is now back in Hershey on another rehab assignment, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: He may play in Hershey through the All-Star festivities and get back into shape as he has played in just two games since November 22.
News: Sloan was on a conditioning stint this past week in Hershey, Washington's AHL affiliate, and was injured again, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sloan has been battling hip and groin injuries, and it is uncertain if he aggravated one of them while in Hershey. Either way you look at it, that is just one less defenseman available.
News: Sloan (hip/groin) who was placed back on IR Monday, fully participated in Wednesday's practice, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sloan is not eligible to even return to the lineup until December 12th, but at this point it does not look like his services will be needed much. He may give a guy a break here or there, but when Jeff Schultz gets back, he will be the eighth defender.
News: Sloan (hip/groin) was left out of Monday's game and it appears he has been placed back on IR, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sloan just returned to the lineup Saturday, so he must have aggravated the injury. He is having a solid year filling in when needed, but will be unavailable until December 12. With Tom Poti's return Monday, he will be the odd man out when he returns, yet again.
News: Sloan is no longer suffering from an injury after being placed on injured reserve in November as he was in the lineup Saturday. It may have be rough to stay on the ice though, with all the blueliners around.
Analysis: After Alexander Burmistrov beat him terribly Saturday leading to a goal and a loss for the Caps, he has a ways to go to be a mainstay in the lineup. He never has been, as he mainly fills in when injuries occur. With newly acquired Scott Hannan and Tom Poti getting close to a return his time may be limited. Not much value here.
News: Sloan (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve, the Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sloan will miss at least the next two games, but it is not clear if he will return when eligible on November 30.
News: Sloan (undisclosed) left Monday's contest due to an undisclosed injury and did not return, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sloan left in the first period of Monday's loss to New Jersey, but nothing has yet to surface as to the extent of the injury. Mike Green also left late in the game and with Tom Poti still out, the Washington blue line is thinning out. Expect some call-ups if these guys miss time.
News: Sloan returned to the lineup Friday and tallied the first goal of the game in which Washington went on to win 5-3 over Boston.
Analysis: Sloan missed the last few contests, but was able to return Friday and added some help on the score sheet. Sloan is mainly the Caps' seventh defenseman but with Tom Poti still nursing an injury he will continue to see time.
News: Sloan (hip) was pushing to return Wednesday, but now will look at getting back in the lineup Friday against Boston, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sloan should be ready to go Friday and it is a good indication he will since Brain Fahey, who was replacing him, was sent to AHL Hershey.
News: Sloan (hip) won't play Wednesday against Toronto as previously hoped, the Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Even with an apparent setback Wednesday, Sloan is still hoping to get on the ice to play in Friday's game against the Bruins. He remains day-to-day for now, while Brandon Fahey will play in his third NHL game against the Leafs on Wednesday.
News: Sloan (hip) took part in the full practice Tuesday morning and is likely to be able to play Wednesday, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sloan said he has "been dealing with a little nagging hip flexor injury for a few weeks" and getting through the entire practice Tuesday is encouraging. It looks like he may return Wednesday, but it is not definite.
News: Sloan (undisclosed) is nursing an injury and is uncertain if he will play in Calgary on Saturday, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sloan is the team's seventh defenseman and has been filling in for injured Tom Poti recently. He may not be able to go Saturday when the Caps travel to Calgary. Brian Fahey will replace him in the lineup if he does not play.
News: Sloan was a late addition to the lineup Monday in Washington's 3-2 overtime win.
Analysis: Sloan played 13:40 in the contest and finished a plus-1. Look for him to see the ice as long as Tom Poti (undisclosed injury) is out of the lineup.
News: Capitals D Tyler Sloan returned to the lineup on Friday against the Lightning after missing four games with the flu. He had no points in 15:52 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Sloan has dressed for only 34 games in 2009-10 and it hasn't been because of injuries and illness. It is quite evident that Sloan has become a rotational blueliner. He has no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Washington D Tyler Sloan did not play against the Hurricanes on Wednesday, as he continues to suffer from the flu. He has missed four straight games.
Analysis: With no points in his last 12 games, Sloan might not even be up with Washington the next time he's healthy -- he could get sent back to the AHL. He has low-end Fantasy value and really shouldn't be on too many rosters right now.
News: Washington D Tyler Sloan missed his third straight game on Monday against Dallas as he continues to suffer from a case of the flu. Sloan was scratched on Monday and remains day to day.
Analysis: Sloan might not even be up with Washington the next time he's healthy enough to take the ice as he's always a threat to get sent back to the AHL. He has low-end Fantasy value and really shouldn't be on too many rosters right now.
News: Capitals D Tyler Sloan missed a second straight game Saturday with the flu.
Analysis: Sloan should be OK for Fantasy Week 21 (March 8-14) if he doesn't get sent to the AHL. Continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Washington D Tyler Sloan, who missed the early skate on Wednesday due to the flu, could not get healthy in time for the game against the Sabres in Buffalo. He sat out and is day to day.
Analysis: Sloan was just recalled from the AHL earlier this week and has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals D Tyler Sloan missed Wednesday's morning skate with the flu.
Analysis: Sloan was just recalled from the AHL earlier this week and has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Capitals have recalled LW Quinin Laing, D Tyler Sloan and G Semyon Varlamov from the AHL.
Analysis: Varlamov was actually in Vancouver as Russia's third goalie, and then made one start on Sunday in the AHL, stopping 30 of 31 shots in a shootout win. The other two were in Hershey for the break getting some playing time. Varlamov could be a great sleeper this month if he gets starts and the Capitals continue to win, but might be a bit of a risky start for Fantasy Week 20 (March. 1-7) as he's coming off injury and hasn't played a whole lot lately. He's probably worth a shot in deeper leagues as a flier No. 2, though. Laing and Sloan can continue to be ignored in most Fantasy formats for the time being.
News: Capitals D Tyler Sloan scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Wednesday's game against the Devils. Sloan scored his first of the season and second in his NHL career. Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner failed to get the puck out of the zone at the left point, and Chris Clark kept it in with some hard work. Mathieu Perreault -- in his NHL debut -- moved the puck into the slot and sent a pass left to Sloan, who also sees time at forward. Sloan showed precise offensive skill when he squeezed a shot between Martin Brodeur and the left post with 2:50 left in the period.
Analysis: Sloan has just 33 NHL games under his belt and has just seven points in that span. He doesn't have enough of a NHL background to write him off just yet, but Sloan was never a top offensive player coming through the ranks, so we highly doubt that will change. Ignore Sloan in Fantasy until further notice.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals D Tyler Sloan will make his season debut Thursday, skating as a forward on the fourth line.
Analysis: Defensemen that play as forwards can be nice additions in Fantasy leagues, but Sloan isn't likely to get a huge amount of ice time on the bottom line. Continue to ignore him in all formats for now.
News: The Capitals have reassigned D Sean Collins and D Tyler Sloan to Hershey of the AHL.
Analysis: Both of these guys are not worth worrying about in Fantasy play.
News: Capitals D Tyler Sloan has been recalled from the AHL.
Analysis: Sloan has been up-and-down like a yo-yo this season. He has no Fantasy value in the minors or up in the NHL.
News: Washington sent D Tyler Sloan back down to Hershey of the AHL on Thursday.
Analysis: Sloan has been up-and-down like a yo-yo this season. He has no Fantasy value in the minors or up in the NHL.
News: The Washington Capitals have recalled D Tyler Sloan from the Hershey Bears of the AHL.
Analysis: Sloan has been up-and-down like a yo-yo this season. He has no Fantasy value in the minors or up in the NHL.
News: The Capitals assigned D Tyler Sloan to Hershey of the AHL before Sunday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sloan has played in 23 NHL games this season, with one goal, three assists and 10 penalty minutes. The Capitals expected to have defensemen Mike Green and Jeff Schultz return from injuries against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Sloan was recalled twice by Washington this season, most recently on Nov. 8. He has no Fantasy value in the minors or up in the NHL.
News: Washington D Tyler Sloan was back in action on Tuesday against the Rangers and spent two minutes in the penalty box for his efforts.
Analysis: Sloan does relatively little when he is getting playing time with the Capitals, having only four points in 18 games played. Leave him on waivers.
News: Capitals D Tyler Sloan (foot) did not return to action in Saturday's game in Philadelphia. He remains day-to-day.
Analysis: Sloan does relatively little when he is getting playing time with the Capitals, having only four points in 18 games played. Leave him on waivers.
News: D Tyler Sloan did not play Thursday against the Blues with an injured foot. It is the second game he has missed with the injury and he is listed as questionable for Dec. 20 at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Sloan does relatively little when he is getting playing time with the Capitals, having only four points in 18 games played. Leave him on waivers.
News: Washington D Tyler Sloan was scratched for Tuesday's game against the Islanders becasue of an injured foot.
Analysis: Sloan has played in 18 games this season for Washington and is logging more than 16 minutes per game when healthy. He has four points on the year, but since he is a lower-pairing defenseman, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: Before going down with the sprained ankle, Fedorov was proving to be a top offensive player for the Capitals. In fact, he has experienced great success with Washington since being acquired in a deadline deal last season. While he might not be a 80-point threat anymore, Fedorov can pass as a viable Fantasy forward in larger formats when healthy.
Analysis: Sloan has played in 18 games this season for Washington and is logging more than 16 minutes per game when healthy. He has four points on the year, but since he is a lower-pairing defenseman, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: Capitals D Tyler Sloan returned to the lineup Wednesday against the Bruins after missing one game with a bruised foot. He didn't have a point in 19:03 of ice time and finished at minus-1.
Analysis: Sloan has played in 18 games this season for Washington and is logging more than 16 minutes per game when healthy. He has four points on the year, but since he is a lower-pairing defenseman, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals D Tyler Sloan (foot) says he's ready to return to the lineup Wednesday vs. Boston.
Analysis: Sloan has played in 17 games this season for Washington and is logging more than 16 minutes per game when healthy. He has four points on the year, but since he is a lower-pairing defenseman, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals RW Mike Green (shoudler), Alexander Semin (upper body), Tom Poti (groin), Tyler Sloan (heel) and Eric Fehr (shoulder) all practiced fully Tuesday.
Analysis: Green and Semin are obviously the biggest names on this list, but their status is still up in the air, so hopefully you benched them for Fantasy Week 10 (Dec. 8-14). It looks like they could be back for the following period, though. The other guys are all minimally viable in Fantasy play.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Capitals defenseman Tyler Sloan did not play in Saturday's game against the Maple Leafs with a bruised foot. He is day-to-day and also missed Sunday's game against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Sloan has played in 17 games this season for Washington and is logging more than 16 minutes per game when healthy. He has four points on the year, but since he is a lower-pairing defenseman, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: The Washington Capitals recalled defenseman Tyler Sloan from Hershey of the AHL ahead of Saturday night's game against the New York Rangers. The Capitals needed an extra defensemen after Shaone Morrisonn injured a groin in Thursday night's win over Carolina.
Analysis: This is Sloan's second recall of the season. He played four games with the Capitals last month, making his NHL debut on Oct. 21 against Calgary. He is not worth owning in Fantasy at the moment.
News: Washington will get one player back against Buffalo on Saturday -- defenseman Tom Poti, who is returning from a groin injury that forced him to miss five games over the past two weeks. With Poti now available, defenseman Tyler Sloan was sent back down to the minors after he finally got a chance to play in the NHL.
Analysis: Sloan returns to AHL club Hershey after four games with the Capitals, including one goal. "You're not asking him to be Bobby Orr, but he did a pretty solid job," coach Bruce Boudreau said. "He can skate, he's big, he's physical. He made a couple mistakes, but I mean I've got to believe there's a lot of nerves coming up for your first time, and the more comfortable he got, I thought, the better he played." After more than 400 games in the minor leagues, the 27-year-old Sloan made his NHL debut Oct. 21 against the Calgary Flames. Sloan has been a career minor leaguer and hasn't been known for his offense. He is primarily a defensive-minded player and tough guy when active in the NHL. Continue to leave him off Fantasy rosters.
News:Tyler Sloan added his first career goal for the Capitals during a 6-5 win Saturday against the Stars. The Caps went back in front 5-4 when Sloan, playing in his third NHL game, scored on a rebound at 2:22 of the final period.
Analysis: Sloan has been a career minor leaguer and hasn't been known for his offense. He is primarily a defensive-minded player and tough guy. Despite the goal, he has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals D Tyler Sloan will make his NHL debut at the Flames on Tuesday night. Sloan is a Calgary native.
Analysis: Sloan has spent a lot of time in the minors and won't get many minutes with the Capitals. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals LW Quintin Laing and D Tyler Sloan both cleared waivers and were assigned to Hershey of the AHL.
Analysis: Laing appeared in 39 games for the Capitals last season, with one goal and five assists. Along with Sloan, he has no Fantasy value.
News: The Washington Post reports that Capitals have cut D Tyler Sloan, D Sami Lepisto, D Grant McNeill and G Simeon Varlamov from camp Thursday.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value, so continue to ignore them.
News: The Washington Capitals on Wednesday added a pair of free agents from the AHL, signing RW Graham Mink and D Tyler Sloan. Sloan, 27, spent the last two seasons playing with the Hershey Bears, the Capitals' AHL affiliate. He had three goals and 16 assists in 124 games. Mink, 29, was a member of Hershey's 2006 Calder Cup champion team. He spent the last two seasons with the Worcester Sharks, recording 55 goals and 63 assists in 132 games.
Analysis: Mink's offensive totals from the AHL are pretty impressive, but the fact he's 29 years old and still playing in the minors should tell you all you need to know about his potential Fantasy impact heading into this season. Ignore both of them in all drafts.
