News:Cody McCormick has cleared waivers and has been sent to Rochester of the AHL, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: The Sabres will go through some changes both big and small in the wake of some horrible early season play and the firing of longtime coach Lindy Ruff, and Cody McCormick is the first casualty, at least temporarily. With zero points in eight games and a minus-2 rating, the Sabres will go with someone else in the short term who might give one of the bottom lines a little more spark.
News:Cody McCormick was placed on waivers by the Sabres on Wednesday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis:Cody McCormick was a marginal contributor offensively for the Sabres, recording zero points over eight games. He'll open up a roster spot for another player if the Sabres elect to make a move.
News:Cody McCormick (finger) was placed on injured reserve by the Sabres on Friday, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: The finger issue continues to give Cody McCormick troubles and seeing as though he's been known to use his fists perhaps makes it even more problematic. The Sabres have enough toughness on the roster this season, so this doesn't present a real threat to the team just yet. McCormick is mostly depth forward material for the 2013 season.
Sabres' McCormick (Finger) Participates In First Practice
News:Cody McCormick (finger) was available for Sunday's practice, but the injury remains a lingering problem. "They thought it would settle down on its own, and I think we just needed a little more treatment," said McCormick. "It was the first time I was able to go out and do battle drills and that with the guys. We'll talk to the trainer and see how things go from here. Maybe worst-case scenario is a surgery, but we're going to see what we can do before that."
Analysis: It looks like the finger injury could still bother Cody McCormick by the time the season starts, further lowering his depressed stock. McCormick skated alongside Matt Ellis and newcomer John Scott in the first practice.
News:Cody McCormick is suffering from a finger injury and might not be ready for the start of the season, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: The veteran is slotted as a fourth line center, but there's a battle going on for some of the final roster spots and this may not help his cause, especially if youngster Mikhail Grigorenko impresses. Regardless, Cody McCormick's only valuable stat lies in his penalty minutes, with 56 PIMs in 50 games last season and 142 in 81 games the season prior.
Sabres' McCormick Throws Down After Returning From Concussion
News: Just days after returning from a lengthy absence due to a concussion, Cody McCormick was out there throwing fists Wednesday night against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Not sure it was the wisest move for Cody McCormick, but it's a great sign that the injury has absolutely not changed the way he is going to go out there and get after it night after night as Buffalo chases the last playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.
News:Cody McCormick (concussion) returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing 16 games with a concussion.
Analysis: He played just 6:51 in his return and will likely be eased back into the lineup. Aside from PIM (49 in 38 games), he won't provide much fantasy value.
News:Cody McCormick (concussion) is still not ready to return to the ice and will miss Monday's game against the Canadiens, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis:Cody McCormick has been out since February 10, and although recent reports sound like he could play any night now, the tenuous nature of concussions still leaves a big question mark as to when he really will see the ice.
News:Cody McCormick (concussion) has been cleared to play, according to the Sabres' official Twitter feed.
Analysis:Cody McCormick hasn't played since Feb. 10, but with just two assists in 38 games to date, he's only of note to those who value his PIMs. He has 49 of them to date.
News:Cody McCormick (upper body) did not practice Monday, Sabres.com reports.
Analysis:Cody McCormick is iffy heading into Tuesday's game against New Jersey, but with just two points in 38 games to date, his potential absence only hurts those who rely on his PIMs, of which he has racked up 49.
News:Cody McCormick (upper body) left during the second period of Friday's game against Dallas and will not return, Sabres.com reports.
Analysis: The enforcer was on the ice for 4:15 before leaving, accumulating two PIMs.
News:Cody McCormick (undisclosed) played just less than nine minutes in Friday's game against Washington.
Analysis: He didn't do anything of significance, however, getting credited for two hits and firing just one shot on goal. Whatever ailed him Wednesday night against New Jersey appears to be a non-issue at this point.
News:Cody McCormick headed to the locker room after a fight during Wednesday's game, the Sabres' official site reports.
Analysis: Blood appeared to be coming from Cody McCormick, but no injury has been determined yet. It is unknown whether or not he will be able to return.
News:Cody McCormick, who has been out since mid-November with a head injury, will return to action Friday against the Panthers, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis:Cody McCormick is a good source for penalty minutes if you need him there, though he's not much of a scorer. The Sabres will welcome his return, as they are currently down four regular forwards in this match-up.
News:Cody McCormick (head) passed his baseline concussion test for the first time on Tuesday, according to the team's official website.
Analysis:Cody McCormick could go on Wednesday night but it seems unlikely and unnecessary to rush him back. His presence for the Sabres is important, but if your fantasy squad is relying on the availability of McCormick, you may want to start hitting the waiver wire immediately.
News:Cody McCormick (upper body) will miss his fourth straight game Wednesday night, the Sabres' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: The injury is being labeled as an upper body ailment, but the specific nature hasn't been revealed.
News:Cody McCormick is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not play in Wednesday's game against the Devils, according to the Sabres' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Cody McCormick suffered the injury in Monday's game against the Canadiens, but the Sabres have not announced further details. Consider McCormick day-to-day for now.
News: McCormick and the Sabres agreed to terms on a three-year contract worth $3.6 million, according to WGR 550 in Buffalo.
Analysis: The Sabres have a deep need at the center position. Bringing McCormick back into the fold will help solidify the third or fourth line in Buffalo.
News: McCormick is set to enter the free agent market on Friday but the Sabres are working to get a deal done before that happens, according to The Buffalo News.
Analysis: McCormick is cut right from the Lindy Ruff mold of a hockey player. The bruising center had 20 points (8 G, 12 A) and played in all but one game for the Sabres last year.
News: McCormick had a goal and an assist in Buffalo's 4-2 win over Ottawa on Friday.
Analysis: He was also named the game's first star. McCormick's not known for his offense and was pointless in his previous seven games entering Friday's action.
News: McCormick missed the final period Friday after falling ill, playing only 7:27 in the loss, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: The Sabres are off Saturday, so the tough guy has a day to rest up for Sunday's rematch with the Islanders. McCormick leads the Sabres with 98 PIMs.
News: McCormick had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's loss to the Flyers.
Analysis: McCormick also had a game-high eight shots on goal. Despite racking up the penalty minutes, McCormick has just 12 points in 41 games and he offers limited fantasy value in non-PIMs leagues.
News: McCormick is tied for ninth in the NHL with nine fighting majors, one more than the career high he set last season with Colorado, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: He's also up to 93 penalty minutes, good for eighth in the NHL. The Sabres seem to like him in the tough guy role, and unlike some guys who play that part, he's not getting scratched much. McCormick should be a good source for PIMs and fighting majors the rest of the way, with some occasional scoring (he has nine points so far) and a decent number of hits.
News: McCormick, who has flip-flopped in and out of the lineup with Nathan Gerbe, will dress Monday night against Chicago, according to The Buffalo News.
Analysis: McCormick brings a more physical presence to the Sabres lineup, and rounds out the fourth line better than the small, more offensive Gerbe. Neither player carries much fantasy value at all at this point.
News: McCormick dropped the gloves three times in the second period of Tuesday's 2-1 preseason win over Ottawa.
Analysis: Out of the three times he dropped his gloves, only once did he get a chance to throw down before the officials stepped in. It didn't stop him from trying, as he continues to be the enforcer and physical presence that the Sabres want him to be.
News: McCormick will play right wing, alongside Rob Niedermayer and Tyler Ennis, in Saturday's preseason opener against Toronto, according to The Buffalo News.
Analysis: McCormick has a one-way contract, so his place on the Sabres' opening night roster appears to be set in stone. The gritty winger, who did not see any ice time for the Sabres in the regular season last year, raised a lot of eyebrows when he was called up to Buffalo during the playoffs, where he earned two assists in three games, and hit anything that moved.
News: Avalanche C Cody McCormick returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Wild after serving a two-game suspension for a high-sticking. McCormick didn't have a point in 7:17 of ice time and finished at minus-1. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: McCormick is nothing more than a lower-line center for Colorado and has little to no Fantasy value when active. He is not heavily involved on offense and is more of a defensive forward.
News: Avalanche forward Cody McCormick has been suspended two games without pay for high-sticking in a game against Minnesota. The NHL announced the discipline on Friday. McCormick was assessed a double minor for high-sticking Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck midway through the second period of the Avs' 2-1 shootout victory on Thursday.
Analysis: McCormick will miss Colorado's games at Edmonton on Saturday and at Vancouver on Sunday. He'll be eligible to return Tuesday when the Avalanche face the Wild in Minnesota. McCormick is nothing more than a lower-line center for Colorado and has little to no Fantasy value when active.
News: Avalanche C Cody McCormick tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 during Sunday's game against the Red Wings. McCormick has three assists in his last two games after getting no points in his previous 10.
Analysis: McCormick had his first multi-point game Sunday, so that should say plenty about his offensive potential. McCormick averages less than 10 minutes per contest as a fourth-line center and is sometimes a scratch when everyone is healthy. He has little to no Fantasy value when active.
News: Avalanche C Cody McCormick returned to the lineup Thursday against the Maple Leafs and played for the first time since suffering a stress fracture Dec. 21. He didn't have a point in 8:29 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: McCormick averages less than 10 minutes per contest as a fourth-line center and is sometimes a scratch when everyone is healthy. He has little to no Fantasy value when active.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche LW/C Cody McCormick had been playing with a stress fracture in his left foot, which he sustained blocking a shot, for several games before he was placed on injured reserve Monday and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Analysis: McCormick hasn't played since Dec. 21 and has dressed for just 25 games this season. He averages less than 10 minutes per contest as a fourth-line center and is sometimes a healthy scratch when everyone is healthy. He has little to no Fantasy value when active.
News: Avalanche C Cody McCormick returned to the ice Wednesday against the Canucks after missing one game for personal reasons. He didn't have a point in 11:10 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: McCormick has a goal and an assist in 10 games this season. He has a plus-3 rating and 19 penalty minutes. He continues to rotate as a fourth-line center with Ben Guite, but McCormick is nothing more than a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM
News: Avalanche forward Cody McCormick was excused from the team for personal reasons Saturday against the Predators. He remains questionable heading into Wednesday's game against the Canucks.
Analysis: McCormick has a goal and an assist in nine games this season. He has a plus-3 rating and 19 penalty minutes. He continues to rotate as a fourth-line center with Ben Guite, but McCormick is nothing more than a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Cody McCormick continues to platoon with Ben Guite on the Avalanche's fourth line. McCormick, who fought Calgary captain Jarome Iginla on Oct. 14, returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Flames but had a relatively uneventful night.
Analysis: McCormick is more of added muscle for the Avs, whereas Guite is the better offensive player. Their activation all depends on how the Avs are shaping up for that night's opponent. Since McCormick and Guite are not regulars, they have limited Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports each member of the Avalanche fourth unit of Cody McLeod, Cody McCormick and Ian Laperriere was involved in a fight Saturday against the Stars, prompting the nickname The Punch Line.
Analysis: McLeod, McCormick and Laperriere have all made a name for themselves as enforcers, so it's no surprise to see all three players get in fights in the same game. They have limited offensive upside, so consider The Punch Line nothing more than fliers in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Avalanche C Cody McCormick had a goal during Thursday's 5-2 win against the Flyers. McCormick responded to Mike Richards' one-timer on a 5-on-3 advantage with a goal that scooted past Martin Biron with just 35 seconds left in the second period.
Analysis: McCormick scored his first goal since Dec. 23, 2007 against Vancouver. McCormick has nine goals in 137 NHL games. McCormick has a point in each of his first two games, but is not an offensive savvy player. He is primarily a checking-line forward and a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The Colorado Avalanche signed forwards Cody McCormick and Brian Willsie each to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Analysis: McCormick, 25, played in 40 games for the Avalanche last season, and had two goals and two assists. He was was Colorado's fifth choice (fifth round, 144th overall) in the 2001 Entry Draft. McCormick is a lower-line forward when in the NHL and has little to no Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Avalanche activated F Cody McCormick from the injured list. McCormick missed 12 games due to a bruised chest. He played 16 shifts for 10 minutes and had four hits Saturday against the Dallas Stars.
Analysis: McCormick has two goals and two assists this season for the Avalanche, but still plays on the lower lines and is not a big-time offensive weapon. He is merely a low-end Fantasy reserve when healthy.
News: Avalanche C Cody McCormick has been placed on IR with a chest contusion.
Analysis: We're not exactly sure when McCormick sustained his injury, but he has no Fantasy value anyway, so it's irrelevant.
News: Avalanche C Cody McCormick returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Red Wings after missing the previous two games with a hip injury. He did not record a point in 10:32 of ice time, but was hit with a minor cross-checking penalty in the first period for a vicious hit on Niklas Lidstrom.
Analysis: McCormick has contributed a few scores this season for the Avs, but still plays on the lower lines for the Avalanche and is not a big-time offensive weapon yet. He is merely a low-end Fantasy reserve when healthy.
News: Avalanche C Cody McCormick (hip) was unable to play Saturday against the Islanders. He has now missed the last two games.
Analysis: McCormick has two goals in his last six games, but still plays on the lower lines for the Avalanche and is not a big-time offensive weapon yet. He is merely a low-end Fantasy reserve when healthy.
News: Colorado forward Cody McCormick was scratched Wednesday against the Coyotes due to a minor hip ailment.
Analysis: McCormick has two goals in his last six games, but still plays on the lower lines for the Avalanche and is not a big-time offensive weapon yet. He is merely a low-end Fantasy reserve when healthy.
News:Cody McCormick, one of five callups from the AHL's Lake Erie Monsters, scored with 9:10 left in the third period to help the Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Sunday night. "We knew back in training camp the depth in the organization," said Andrew Brunette, whose goal 1:34 after McCormick's sealed the win. "They've come up in great shape and are playing like veterans. We need that now with all the energy."
Analysis: McCormick, who had two goals in the last three games, is feeling more confident in his latest tour with Colorado. After playing 45 games with the Avalanche two seasons ago, he played a majority of last season and the start of this season in the AHL. He was called up Nov. 13, and he has tried to make his mark with this stint. "I am becoming the hockey player I want to be," he said. "Joe Sakic has helped me to finding the right positioning. That will provide some offensive opportunities and it means more minutes." Less than two minutes after McCormick scored, Brunette gave Colorado some breathing room with his sixth goal of the season with 7:36 left. A fifth-round draft pick in the 2001 entry draft, McCormick has played in 95 NHL games for the Avalanche. He still has little Fantasy value at this point.
News: Defenseman Karlis Skrastins was taken off the injured list and Cody McCormick recalled from the Colorado Avalanche AHL affiliate in time for Tuesday's game against Calgary.
Analysis: McCormick has been with the Lake Erie Monsters since the season began, tallying six points in 13 games. A fifth-round draft pick in the 2001 entry draft, McCormick has played in 95 NHL games for the Avalanche. He has little Fantasy value at this point.
News: Cody McCormick was assigned to Lake Erie of the AHL by the Avalanche, as the team trimmed its roster before Wednesday's opener against the Stars.
Analysis: McCormick will likely be back with the Avalanche at some point, but avoid him in all Fantasy leagues for now.
News: The Colorado Avalanche re-signed RW Ben Guite to a two-year contract and C Cody McCormick to a one-year deal on Friday.
Analysis: McCormick posted just one assist in six games with the big club, spending most of his time skating with Albany of the AHL. Avoid him on Draft Day even in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: The Avalanche assigned forward Cody McCormick to Albany of the American Hockey League.
Analysis: McCormick might be back at some point, but he is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: Cody McCormick (chest) was activated from injured reserve and he made his regular season debut on Tuesday against the Kings.
Analysis: When healthy, McCormick is not a recommended Fantasy option in any format.
News: The Colorado Avalanche placed McCormick on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a chest injury.
Analysis: McCormick should be reserved for the Fantasy Week 1 (Oct. 4-8) in all leagues.
News: Cody McCormick scored his first goal of the season against Toronto Tuesday -- and it also happened to be the game-winner.
Analysis: McCormick has scored twice in his past 62 NHL games, so don't fall all over yourself to add him to your Fantasy roster.
News: Cody McCormick was recalled from Lowell of the AHL over the weekend to replace Steve Konowalchuk (wrist) who is out for the season.
Analysis: McCormick might stick around with the Avalanche, but his Fantasy appeal will be negligible.
News: Cody McCormick missed Sunday's game against New Jersey after breaking his left ring finger in a fight on Thursday.
Analysis: McCormick provides minimal help in the penalty minute category when healthy.
News: The team's official website reports Cody McCormick has made the Colorado roster.
Analysis: McCormick will likely play on a line with Marek Svatos. He will not see enough meaningful ice time to warrant any Fantasy consideration.
