News:Carlo Colaiacovo will make his playoff debut for the Red Wings on Friday.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo will take the place of Brian Lashoff who will be a healthy scratch Friday.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo will be a healthy scratch for the third straight game Thursday, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: With Danny DeKeyser playing well, Carlo Colaiacovo is an odd-man out along with Ian White and Brian Lashoff as the Wings progress through the stretch run. Suffice it to say, he may not be back for the second year of his contract in 2013-14.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo was a minus-3 in Thursday's game and may be a healthy scratch Friday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Rookie Danny DeKeyser is going to make his NHL debut Friday night, while Kyle Quincey is returning from IR. As a result, the Wings will have nine blueliners at their disposal and Carlo Colaiacovo looks like the odd-man out for this one.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo was minus-1 while playing 19:46 against the Avs on Monday night.
Analysis: Injuries have limited Carlo Colaiacovo to just three games this season, while Monday night marked his first time skating in front of a home crowd at Joe Louis Arena. Although the Wings traded away Kent Huskins recently, Colaiacovo still faces uncertain playing time because the of the depth on the blue line in Detroit.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo has been recalled by the Red Wings, the Oakland Press reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo, who had been with AHL Grand Rapids on a conditioning stint, will be in the Detroit lineup Monday against the Avalanche. It will be his first game for the Red Wings since January 21.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo has been assigned to Grand Rapids for a conditioning assignment, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: He's still on the 23-man roster, but the Wings can give him a few games to get back into the swing of things since he's been a healthy scratch since getting activated from IR over the weekend. Carlo Colaiacovo's time in Detroit could be nearing an end, as the Wings are rumored to be pursuing college free agent Danny DeKeyser.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo was a healthy scratch again Monday against Phoenix.
Analysis: Head coach Mike Babcock said that Carlo Colaiacovo still has a ways to go before he'll be ready to return to the lineup, despite his recent activation from IR. Nevertheless, the oft-injured blueliner seems to be inching his way back toward contributing again. His roster spot could be in jeopardy if the Wings are able to land former college free agent Danny DeKeyser, however, as DeKeyser is believed to be ready for a top-four role.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo will not play Sunday against the Ducks, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo was activated from IR on Saturday and has been cleared to play, but Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Colaiacovo has to earn his way back into the lineup. It's uncertain whether he'll do so by the time Monday's tilt rolls around.
Red Wings' Colaiacovo Activated From IR; Returning Sunday
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Ducks, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo hasn't played since the Red Wings' second game of the season, but he's finally back, nearly a month after he was first rumored to be nearing a return. He averaged 26.5 points and 64.8 games played over the past four seasons, all of which were spent with the Blues.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) believes he is a week away from returning, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo hasn't played since January 21, but indicated his shoulder is almost back to 100%. We've been hearing reports that he's close to retuning since mid-February though, so nobody actually knows how close he is.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) is expected to miss at least the next three games, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: It will be interesting to see what type of role is available once Carlo Colaiacovo is healthy, as rookie Brian Lashoff has been a pleasant surprise in the oft-injured blueliner's absence.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) has not yet been cleared to play, MLive.com reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo claims he's close to returning, but admits he's taking it a day at a time, so there's no concrete timetable for his reentry to the Wings' lineup.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) is nearing a return to action and could be ready to play Sunday against Chicago, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: The oft-injured blueliner is a notoriously slow healer, so it's worth monitoring his progress in the coming days before making plans to activate him from your IR list.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) could return at some point this week, the Detroit News reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo was supposed to return from his shoulder injury sooner, but has been delayed by lingering pain. He could finally return at some point this week, which would give the Wings some much needed depth along the blue line.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo is not sure when he will be cleared to play as he is still suffering pain his his injured shoulder, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo was projected to be returning to the lineup in the next week but that has been pushed back as he is still not pain-free in the shoulder. Brian Lashoff will continue to play on the top defensive line with Niklas Kronwall for the Red Wings.
News: Colaicovo (shoulder) may only be a week away from returning to the lineup, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: In his absence, Brian Lashoff has impressed enough to earn time skating with Niklas Kronwall. It remains to be seen how Carlo Colaiacovo will be used once he's healthy enough to contribute again.
News: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said Friday that Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) is about a week-to-10 days away from returning, MLive.com reports. "If not next weekend, then shortly after," Holland said.
Analysis: A shoulder injury sent Carlo Colaiacovo to the shelf back on Jan. 23, but it sounds like he's inching closer to a return.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) skated Wednesday, but has not yet been cleared for contact, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo is expected back soon, and the Wings could use the depth, since fellow defenseman Brendan Smith (shoulder) is also on IR. Colaiacovo has only played in two games this season and has yet to record any points.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) isn't expected back until at least mid-February, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: There's been little in the way of progress reports for the oft-injured blueliner to this point, but it sounds like Carlo Colaiacovo will be sidelined for at least another week.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) was able to skate Tuesday for the first time since sustaining the injury, the Detroit News reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo remains at least two weeks away from returning, so this is just a preliminary step in his recovery. The Red Wings are gradually getting healthier on the blue line after a rash of early season injuries, so there's less of a need for depth at the moment.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo will miss three to four weeks with a shoulder injury, the Windsor Star reports.
Analysis: The Red Wings placed Carlo Colaiacovo on injured reserve, but since he's not expected to require surgery, he could be back with the team as early as mid-February. Injuries have decimated the Red Wings' defensive unit this season, as Jakub Kindl, Jonas Gustavsson, Ian White and Jonathan Ericsson have all missed time due to injury.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo suffered the injury in Monday's game, and it sounds like he'll be on the shelf for a while. The Wings signed Kent Huskins to a one-year deal to add defensive depth while Colaiacovo is on the sidelines.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo left Monday's game in the third period after suffering an upper-body injury. "He'll be out for a while," head coach Mike Babcock confirmed on FSN-Detroit.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo hit the ice after taking a check from Cam Atkinson and was favoring the left side of his body as he left the rink. The Red Wings already have a thin blue line to begin with; they can't afford to have bad luck in this area. Look for a roster move to come before Tuesday's home opener against Dallas.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo was on the ice for practice with his teammates again Friday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: After getting through practice all week without a setback, Carlo Colaiacovo will likely skate with Ian White as the Wings' third defensive pairing during the season opener Saturday in St. Louis.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) practiced Sunday and expected to be ready for the regular season opener against the Blues on Saturday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Presumably, Carlo Colaiacovo will join Ian White as a member of the Wings' third pairing barring a setback. If Colaiacovo is unable to play, Jakub Kindl is expected to slot in as his replacement.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp Sunday, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said that only Darren Helm is expected to be sidelined by injury Sunday when training camp begins. As a result, it appears as though Carlo Colaiacovo will have a chance to stake his claim for a place in the third pairing on the Detroit blue line.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo's (shoulder) status is unclear to begin the season, MLive.com reports.
Analysis: If he's healthy enough to play, he's expected to join Ian White as part of the Wings' third blue-line pairing. For now, that spot will be filled by Jakub Kindl while Carlo Colaiacovo recovers from the injury suffered on a hit from teammate Damien Brunner during the Spengler Cup last month.
Wings' Colaiacovo (Shoulder) Out Two-To-Three Weeks
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) will be out two-to-three weeks, Bob Duff of the Windsor Star reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo was injured during last week's Spengler Cup. Fellow Red Wings player Damien Brunner hit Colaiacovo from behind, sending him head-first into the boards. Injuries have plagued Colaiacovo's career to this point, and it doesn't look like he'll be ready to go by the time the season gets underway.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo was hurt in Monday's Spengler Cup final against HC Davos. He was the victim of a dirty hit from behind by fellow Red Wings player Damien Brunner that sent Colaiacovo head-first into the boards, according to Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: Canadian team officials would only say CC had suffered a bruise, but the hit was truly ugly. The Wings have to be concerned given CC's injury history and the fact that it was his teammate who administered it. There are a lot of bridges that will need to be repaired come training camp.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo signed a two-year, $5 million with the Red Wings on Friday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: In a weak free-agent market, the Wings were in dire need of help on the blue line and Carlo Colaiacovo was the best remaining option. Various injuries have prevented him from logging a full NHL campaign, but there's still a glimmer of upside here if Colaiacovo manages to stay on the ice for 75-plus games with the Wings. With the loss of Nicklas Lidstrom and Brad Stuart this summer, Colaiacovo will have a chance to earn a top-four spot on the blue line whenever the preseason gets underway.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo was offered a two-year contract by the Red Wings for about $2.5 million per season, mlive.com reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo, 29, is regarded as a good skater and is above-average offensively, averaging 27 points per year over his last four seasons with the Blues. Colaiacovo likely won't completely fill the void left on the blue line with the departures of Nicklas Lidstrom and Brad Stuart, but is among the best defensemen available in a weak free agent market.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo collected three assists in St. Louis' win over San Jose in Game 3 of their quarterfinal playoff series.
Analysis: The Blues made the Sharks pay for taking penalties, scoring three times with the man advantage and Carlo Colaiacovo is regular part of the team's power play. Two of his three assists came with the Blues up a man.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (illness) will not play against Dallas on Saturday, St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Jeremy Rutherford reports.
Analysis: It's not clear what sort of illness he's dealing with. Consider him day-to-day.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo, who was a healthy scratch in the Blues' previous game, was in the lineup Wednesday night against Detroit.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo had a blocked shots and two hits in 18:08 in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo was a healthy scratch Saturday night against Columbus.
Analysis: St. Louis has eight healthy defensemen at the moment, so someone had to sit when Roman Polak (knee) returned to the lineup. Another night, and it could be Carlo Colaiacovo in and Kent Huskins out. We'll see how it plays out in the final games of the regular season, but we're talking about the fringes where players have limited fantasy hockey value.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo, who suffered a back injury in Thursday night's shootout loss to the Kings, played 17:02 and had five hits in Sunday's win over the Coyotes.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo was forced to leave Thursday's game because of the injury and the Blues had called up a reinforcement from AHL Peoria just in case he couldn't play Sunday.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo has recovered from his sore back and will play Sunday night against Phoenix, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo was injured during Thursday's loss to the Kings.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo left Thursday night's game against the Kings with a lower-back injury, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo got tangled up with Los Angeles' Dustin Brown deep in the Blues' zone and crashed into the right post. He'll get a couple of days off before the Blues' next game, Sunday in Phoenix.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (wrist) will play against the Bruins on Wednesday, NHL.com 's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis: With Carlo Colaiacovo back after missing the the Blues' previous three games, Kent Huskins will take a seat Wednesday.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (wrist) won't play Sunday against the Blackhawks, NHL.com 's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo said he's ready to play, but consider him day-to-day until the Blues re-insert him back into their lineup.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo, who was ready to return from a one-game absence due to a wrist injury, was not activated for Saturday afternoon's game against Minnesota, according to Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Analysis: Kent Huskins is filling in for Carlo Colaiacovo for a second consecutive game.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo said Friday that he's ready to return from the wrist injury that forced him to miss one game, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo suffered the wrist injury during Wednesday's practice and was held out Thursday, being replaced on the active roster by Kent Huskins. St. Louis head coach Ken Hitchcock said he may opt to give Colaiacovo another day or two and stick with Huskins for Saturday's afternoon game against the Wild.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (wrist) will miss Thursday's game against the Islanders, Blues.NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo isn't expected to miss time beyond Thursday. His replacement against the Islanders will likely be Kent Huskins.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (wrist) is expected to be replaced by Kent Huskins on Thursday against the Islanders, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo injured his right wrist during practice Wednesday.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo went for X-rays after injuring his wrist at practice Wednesday, NHL.com 's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo checks in with 15 points and 12 PIMS in 43 games to date, numbers which limit his utility to deeper formats.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo deflected Patrik Berglund's shot into the net for the game-winning goal in St. Louis' 3-2 overtime win over Colorado on Saturday.
Analysis: It was just the second goal of the season for Carlo Colaiacovo and his first points since his three-assist game against Edmonton on Jan. 5.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo had three third-period assists, two coming on the power play, in St. Louis' come-from-behind 4-3 win over Edmonton on Thursday.
Analysis: It's been a rare night this season when Carlo Colaiacovo made news for something other than being injured. He skated on both special teams in addition to even strength for a total of 22:53 on Thursday. The three-point night is a single-game career high.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) returned to the Blues' lineup Tuesday night and played 18:03 in St. Louis' 3-2 win over Detroit.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo has had his problems staying healthy, but he's been capable of generating offense from the back end when healthy.
News: The Blues activated Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) from injured reserve Tuesday, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo, who missed eight games with the hamstring injury, will take the ice for the first time since Nov. 17. He will skate alongside Alex Pietrangelo as part of the Blues' second defensive pairing.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) practiced Monday and said all signs point to his return to the lineup Tuesday against Detroit, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo has missed eight straight games but his return is imminent. In the 13 games he has appeared in, Colaiacovo has recorded six points (1G, 5A). He might have been dropped in your league, and if so, now may be the time to add him if you need to take a flier on a scorer.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) skated Saturday morning and said afterward that he hopes to return to game action this coming week, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo, who missed his eighth straight game Saturday night, reports progress is being made every day, though the recovery from the injury has been slow.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) has resumed skating, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis: A target return date for Carlo Colaiacovo has not been established, but his recovery is moving in the right direction.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) will be re-evaluated at some point prior to the Blues' next game Friday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo was placed on injured reserve last week and is eligible to return, but he hasn't started skating yet.
News: The Blues placed Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) on injured reserve, the Belleville News Democrat reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo suffered the injury last Thursday in a win over Florida. To replace him on the roster, the Blues called up Cade Fairchild from AHL Peoria.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) will miss at least the next two games, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Analysis: Beyond that, his status is uncertain and it seems reasonable to think that the Blues may opt to bring up another blueliner from Peoria (AHL) and give the oft-injured Carlo Colaiacovo a few games to heal up on IR.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined with a partial tear of his left hamstring, according to Andy Strickland of TrueHockey.com.
Analysis: A partial tear is somewhat different than the "mild strain," as reported by the In The Slot blog. "We'll further evaluate it the next couple days," Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock said. "...This is mild so that's good news there. It could have been a lot worse there, too. Got a break there." Hitchcock added that Carlo Colaiacovo will be re-evaluated when the Blues return from Minnesota, where they take on the Wild on Saturday.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring) will not make the trip to Minnesota for Saturday night's game against the Wild, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo suffered the injury during the first period of Thursday night's win over Florida and did not return the game. Ian Cole will replace him in the lineup against Minnesota.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo did not return to Thursday night's game against Florida after injuring his hamstring late in the first period of St. Louis' 4-1 win, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The oft-injured Carlo Colaiacovo is a sneaky contributor from the blue line, but has found it difficult to stay healthy in his time with the Blues. If the injury lingers, we expect Ian Cole to be activated for Saturday night's game against Minnesota.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo scored the game-winner and had an assist Saturday night in St. Louis' win over Philadelphia. He also dished out four hits and blocked three shots.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo, who returned from a concussion Friday night, was up to 19:52 of playing time, including time on the power play. He has a nose for offense and is comfortable jumping into the play. If he can stay healthy, Colaiacovo could be a stealth point-maker from the blue line.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo returned to the Blues' lineup Friday night after missing four games because of a concussion.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo played 17:13 in his return to the lineup, including some time on the power play.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (concussion) will be activated from injured reserve Friday, according to the Blues' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo has reported no setbacks after practicing for a few days, so he will return to the lineup for Friday's game against the Hurricanes.
Colaiacovo Practices With Blues Teammates Thursday
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (concussion) participated in Thursday's practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo reported no problems after the session, so it appears there is a decent chance he is activated before Friday's game against the Hurricanes.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo, who is on injured reserve with a concussion, may practice Thursday and be ready to play Friday night against Carolina, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo suffered the injury during a game against Calgary on Oct. 10.
News: The Blues placed Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) on injured reserve Tuesday due to concussion concerns, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo has not skated since Opening Night, and since he won't be able to play for a few more days due to lingering headaches, the Blues decided to place him on IR and use his roster spot to claim Taylor Chorney off waivers.
News: The Blues expect Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) to be ready to play Thursday in Dallas, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo sat out Monday's Columbus Day matinee game against Calgary with an upper-body injury suffered in the team's season opener Saturday.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) was scratched from Monday's game against Calgary.
Analysis: This was not a big surprise. Carlo Colaiacovo, who was injured in Saturday's season opener, didn't practice Sunday. Kent Huskins suited up in his place.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) did not practice Sunday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Blues head coach Davis Payne said Carlo Colaiacovo was kept off the ice as a precautionary measure and hopes the defenseman can be available for Monday's game at home against Calgary.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo left Saturday's game in the second period after having his feet taken out from under him. He hit his back and head; he did not return.
Analysis: CBC's Hockey Night in Canada later reported that the Blues will update his status Sunday morning. Yet another tough break for this otherwise talented defender -- maybe he'd be better off swaddled in bubble wrap.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (chest) practiced Sunday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo was injured last Thursday in the Blues' preseason win over Colorado with a chest injury. X-rays showed no broken bones.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo remains day-to-day with a chest injury sustained in Thursday's preseason win over the Avalanche, the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo underwent X-rays and other tests that all came back negative. There's a good chance he'll return to the ice Sunday, so it sounds like he'll be okay going into the season. "All x-rays, all tests are negative and hopefully it's cleared up in the next day or two," Blues head coach Davis Payne said. "We could see him on the ice tomorrow if he feels good; that could get pushed to Tuesday."
News:Carlo Colaiacovo did not practice Friday because of an upper-body injured suffered during Thursday's preseason win over Colorado, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Blues are still awaiting the results of some tests to determine how serious the injury is, but no further information was available late Friday afternoon.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo left Thursday night's preseason win over Colorado with an upper-body injury, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Blues coach Davis Payne didn't have any details to share following the game. We expect to have more information after team trainers get a chance to check him out.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo has lost 15 pounds over the summer while staying in St. Louis to train during the offseason, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Carlo Colaiacovo said he focused on his diet this offseason and is looking to maintain a spot in a pairing with Alex Pietrangelo. The two finished the 2010-11 season paired together and showed some degree of chemistry.
News: Colaiacovo is working hard on his stamina this summer in the hope he can land a job on the Blues' top pairing this season, according to a report in the Toronto Sun which cites the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Analysis: Alex Pietrangelo is top dog on the top duo and the team wants him to play up to 25 minutes a night. Colaiacovo has never been higher than 17 or 18 minutes. Improved fitness and strength from Carlo could reduce his injury risk. Or he could just hurt himself picking up his gym shoes. The top pairing would be a great gig for him but be prepared to trade him about a month into the season if he does get the job. He's bound to get hurt or wear down, or both.
News: Colaiacovo returned to the Blues' lineup Thursday after missing one game because of illness.
Analysis: Colaiacovo was a plus-one in 17:52 worth of ice time, while skating mostly on the Blues' third defensive pairing in Thursday's win over Edmonton.
News: Coloaiacovo (illness) is a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Oilers, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Although he has three assists in his last six games, Colaiacovo represents a risky fantasy proposition if he's not heading in healthy.
News: Colaiacovo (illness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Phoenix, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo, who has two points in his last three games, checks in with 23 points in 56 games overall, to go along with a minus-10 rating.
News: Colaiacovo (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Consider Colaiacovo day-to-day. His absence opens the door for Tyson Strachan to suit up Tuesday.
News: Colaiacovo, who was forced to leave Friday's game after getting shaken up by a hit, was in the lineup Saturday night in St. Louis' win over Anaheim.
Analysis: Colaiacovo was on the third defensive pairing along with newcomer Kevin Shattenkirk. He had a power-play goal, an assist, four shots on a goal and four blocks in 17:09 in the win.
News: Colaiacovo (undisclosed) will be ready to play Saturday after leaving Friday's win against the Sabres, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis: Perhaps the Blues' decision to call up a blueliner is an indication that Kevin Shattenkirk may not be able to join the lineup on Saturday night, since it sounds like Colaiacovo is going to be fine barring a pregame setback.
News: Colaiacovo was forced to leave Friday night's win over Buffalo after he was hit by the Sabres' Patrick Kaleta, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo's status is not known at this time, but the Blues may recall a defenseman from AHL Peoria. It hasn't been a good year for Colaiacovo, who has suffered blows to the neck, head, face and eye at various points this season and has missed significant time because of injury.
News: Colaiacovo returned to the Blues' lineup Friday night after missing several games with an eye injury.
Analysis: The Blues rolled with seven defensemen Friday night, so Colaiacovo didn't get as many shifts as normal. But he did assist on one goal and was a regular feature on the power play in St. Louis' shootout loss to Minnesota.
News: Colaiacovo (eye) will be ready to play Friday night against Minnesota, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: His return became evident when the Blues placed Tyson Strachan on waivers Wednesday.
News: Colaiacovo (eye) will not play Tuesday night against the Panthers, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is still not ready in terms of conditioning after missing some time with an eye injury.
News: Colaiacovo (eye) could return to the lineup Tuesday night at Florida, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been skating for the past several days, recovering from an injury to his left eye.
News: Colaiacovo (eye) skated for a second straight day, but there is no timetable for his return, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo was hit in the eye by a puck Jan. 18, and said that doctors told him he escaped a potential career-ending injury. He had lost vision in his left eye for a couple of days and said it remains blurry. When he does return, Colaiacovo will wear a cage.
News: Colaiacovo (eye) has been placed on injured reserve, the Blues' official site reports. According to Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he will miss a couple of weeks.
Analysis: The injury occurred when Colaiacovo was struck near his eye by a puck in Tuesday's win over the Kings. The Blues have recalled Ian Cole from Peoria to fill in on the blue line.
News: Colaiacovo, who was hit near his eye by a puck Tuesday, will miss a couple of weeks, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Ian Cole was called up by the Blues Wednesday to help fill the blue line void created by Colaiacovo's absence.
News: Colaiacovo was hit by a puck near his eye in Tuesday night's win over the Kings, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Colaiacovo was led to the locker room following the incident and did not return to the game.
Analysis: This marks the second time in a week that Colaiacovo has been hit in the face by a puck. Last week, in Anaheim, he took one to the mouth and was out two games. Tuesday was actually his return to the lineup following the first incident.
News: Colaiacovo will not return to Tuesday's game against the Kings after being hit in the face by a puck, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: This is the second time in the past two weeks that Colaiacovo was hit in the face by a puck. He was only able to squeeze in 4:52 worth of ice time before being forced out of Tuesday's game. We'll consider him day-to-day for now.
News: Colaiacovo (face) practiced Monday and Blues coach Davis Payne expects him to return to action Tuesday night, according to Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph.
Analysis: Colaiacovo, who missed the last two games after getting hit in the face with a puck, needed 12 stitches to close a cut on his upper lip area.
News: With the news that the Blues sent Ian Cole back to Peoria (AHL), Colaiacovo (face) might be ready to return, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo, who has missed two games and nearly all of a third after taking a puck to his face, could return to the lineup as early as Tuesday at home against the Kings.
News: Colaiacovo (face) did not play in Saturday's game against the Sharks.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has missed two straight games after getting hit in the face with a puck earlier this week in Anaheim.
News: Colaiacovo, who was hit in the face with a puck Wednesday, was sent back to St. Louis on Friday with significant swelling in his face, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Initial tests for facial fractures came back negative, but Colaiacovo is slated for further tests. At this point, he looks pretty iffy for Saturday's game against the Sharks.
News: Colaiacovo, who was hit in the face with a puck Wednesday, is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Kings, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo's 16 points in 35 games might be enough for those in deeper formats, but his minus-12 rating is a concern in leagues that factor in plus/minus.
News: Colaiacovo (face) will not play against the Kings on Thursday, St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Jeremy Rutherford reports.
Analysis: It's not clear whether Colaiacovo has a shot to play in Saturday's game against the Sharks. The Blues have yet to update his condition beyond declaring him out Thursday.
News: Colaiacovo was hit in the face with the during first period play Wednesday and he did not return and watched the end of the 7-4 loss in Anaheim.
Analysis: Colaiacovo was limited to just 4:58 of ice time and his injury forced the Blues to scramble with just five defensemen dressed. At this point, his availability for Thursday's game against the Kings is in question.
News: Colaiacovo left St. Louis' game Saturday against San Jose in the first period after getting elbowed in the head, but returned to action later in the game, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo returned in the second period sporting a new visor on his helmet and finished out the game for St. Louis.
News: Colaiacovo had three assists in Thursday's win over the Kings. He has points in three of the last four games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo doesn't come to mind when we think of the NHL's scoring defenders, but he's putting together his third straight respectable offensive season for the Blues. With the Blues suffering injuries to some of their skill forwards, it's up to guys like Colaiacovo to provide some offense. He has 14 points (4 goals, 10 assists) through 23 games played while scoring on 13.8 percent of his shots. He sees regular duty on the power play and if you can stomach his minus-9 this season, Colaiacovo is a nice addition to fantasy rosters.
News: Colaiacovo, who returned from a concussion this week, said he's feeling fine after playing two games, according to Lou Korac's In The Slot blog.
Analysis: Colaiacovo returned to the lineup Monday night in Colorado, playing over 20:09 and scoring his second goal of the season in a 6-3 loss to the Avs. He then followed that up by playing another 20-plus-minute effort in Wednesday's loss to Detroit. "It's nice to be back out there, but it would be a little better if we'd be celebrating a couple wins," Colaiacovo said.
News: Colaiacovo (concussion) had a goal and an assist in his return to the lineup Monday night in St. Louis' loss to Colorado.
Analysis: A nice night for Colaiacovo, who had missed a little more than two weeks after taking a high hit. He plays good defense, but with injuries to David Perron and T.J. Oshie, it's Colaiacovo's offensive tendencies the Blues could really use right now.
News: Colaiacovo (concussion) has been activated from IR and will play Monday, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis: No surprise here as he was making progress over the last eight days by going symptom-free during that span. He's safe to activate in all formats if you've been awaiting his return to the St. Louis blue line.
News: Colaiacovo (concussion) has been symptom-free for eight days now and is hopeful to return to the lineup for Monday's game against Colorado, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo skated with the team for the third consecutive day Sunday and is itching to get back on the ice. "Right now, the bottom line is that I know I can help this team," Colaiacovo said. "I think this team sure could use a guy like me, so I'm trying to do everything I can to get back as quick as possible."
News: Colaiacovo (concussion) will not play in Thursday's game against the Predators, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is targeting a Monday return, so do not expect him to play in Saturday's game against Phoenix either.
News: Colaiacovo (concussion) is showing signs of improving symptoms, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis: It's the beginning of what could be a multiple-week process, so you'll want to wait until you see Colaiacovo on the ice with his teammates for several days in a row without incident before making a move to active him from your IR spot.
News: Colaiacovo has a concussion and has been placed on IR, J.P. Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Nathan Oystrick has been recalled to take Colaiacovo's place in the Blues' lineup. Given his history of injuries and a lengthy absence earlier in his career due to a concussion, there's plenty of reason to be concerned here.
News: Colaiacovo (neck) is not expected to play in Thursday's game against the Sharks, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Blues will call up a defenseman to replace Colaiacovo on the roster for Thursday's game. Colaiacovo remains day-to-day.
News: Colaiacovo has been suffering from neck spasms after absorbing a hit from Nashville's Jordin Tootoo last week and remains uncertain for Thursday's game against San Jose, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Blues are calling it an upper body injury and it's already cost Colaiacovo one game.
News: Colaiacovo (upper body) missed Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: The Blues started Nathan Oystrick in Colaiacovo's place against the Thrashers.
News: Colaiacovo's (head) status for Saturday's game against Atlanta is uncertain, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis: The oft-injured blueliner is considered day-to-day by Blues head coach Davis Payne at this time. We'll have to wait and see if the Blues reveal anything else about Colaiacovo's status following Saturday's morning skate.
News: Colaiacovo (head) was taken down by a hit from Nashville's Jordin Tootoo and left Thursday night's game late in the third period, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Tootoo received a five-minute charging major and a game misconduct for what appeared to be a lateral hit in which he launched and his shoulder caught Colaiacovo in the head.
News: Colaiacovo made the scoring sheet for the third straight game, assisting on a power-play goal in Thursday's loss to the Predators.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has shown this offensive potential since coming to St. Louis in the Lee Stempniak trade in 2008, so this little scoring spree should not come as a shock. As a top-4 defender and first-unit power play guy, he'll get the playing time and he's not bashful about pinching in.
News: Colaiacovo had an assist in St. Louis' 5-1 win over Anaheim on Monday.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has a point in each of the first two games, including a game-winner against Philly and Monday's assist on the power play. He's getting action on the Blues' first-unit power play, so there's an opportunity for some offense from him.
News: Colaiacovo (hip flexor) scored in the second minute of overtime to give the Blues a season-opening home win over the Flyers on Saturday night.
Analysis: He skated 19:35 in 22 shifts, so you can probably put aside any lingering concerns about his hip injury.
News: Colaiacovo (hip flexor) returned to practice Tuesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been out since Sept. 24, when he left a preseason game against Minnesota with a strained hip flexor. Blues coach Davis Payne said he's expecting Colaiacovo to be in the lineup against the Flyers when the team kicks off the regular season Saturday.
News: Colaiacovo (hip flexor) has resumed skating, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: It looks like Colaiacovo will be ready to go when the season opens Saturday against Philadelphia, but the Blues are keeping eight defensemen on the roster right now just in case.
News: Blues general manager Doug Armstrong is confident Colaiacovo (hip flexor) will be ready to skate when St. Louis kicks off its season Saturday night against Philadelphia, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Armstrong expressed a similar confidence in the availability of other players, Andy McDonald and Erik Johnson, suffering from the same injury. "Obviously we talked to the training staff and the coaches and everybody is comfortable that everyone will be available on opening night," Armstrong said. "So, this time of year, I'm not saying you want to be cautious, but you want to be smart with your players."
News: Blues coach Davis Payne said he's optimistic that Colaiacovo (hip flexor) will be ready to go when the season kicks off Oct. 9 against Philadelphia, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo, who has missed all week because of a strained hip flexor, is hoping to skate soon and be ready for next Saturday. "We're optimistic that it's opening night," Payne said. "We're hoping we get him onto the ice and slowly ramp up toward next week, so we can get some good, solid work days before the opener." Adding to the defensive uncertainty, Erik Johnson was scratched from Saturday's preseason win over Dallas because of a hip flexor, the third Blue to be suffering from a hip injury.
News: Colaiacovo will miss about a week with a hip flexor injury, the Alton Telegrah's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo was injured during last Friday's preseason game against Minnesota. If he's able to return to the ice in a week, he could be available for St. Louis' season opener against the Flyers on October 9.
News: Colaiacovo is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Colaiacovo was injured during Friday night's preseason romp over Minnesota.
News: The Blues re-signed defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo to a two-year contract on Tuesday. "I've said all along that St. Louis was the only place that I wanted to play," Colaiacovo told NHL.com. "Management has put together an exciting team and I wish the season started tomorrow." The Blues are also excited to have Colaiacovo back in the mix. "Carlo has been a solid part of our defensive core for the past two seasons," GM Doug Armstrong said. "Puck-moving defensemen are not easy to find in this league and Carlo's offensive abilities will be heavily counted on for the next two seasons."
Analysis: Colaiacovo's career has really taken off since joining St. Louis during the 2008-09 season in a trade with Toronto. He has posted consecutive 30-point seasons for the first time in his career and has begun to live up to his first-round potential. He posted seven goals and 32 points in 67 games last season. Still, Colaiacovo is a hot-and-cold offensive player, so he is more of a low-end Fantasy option in larger formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (lower body) returned from injury Saturday, but he was a healthy scratch against Columbus. He had missed four games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo hasn't scored in 11 games and has just two assists in that span. It's not surprising the Blues put him in the press box. They hope it sends a wake-up call and Colaiacovo can become a reliable contributor down the stretch. Keep him out of active Fantasy lineups until further notice.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (lower body) is expected to return Saturday against Columbus. He was injured against Ottawa on Jan. 21 and has missed the last four games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo hasn't scored in 11 games and has just two assists in that span. He hasn't been doing a lot offensively since November despite being put in favorable offensive situations. Colaiacovo has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo has landed on injured reserve with lower-body issue. The former Maple Leaf missed Saturday's loss to the Ducks with the injury.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has 15 points on the season, which puts him on pace to get close to his 30 from last season. He has a habit of getting nicked up on occasion and remains just a low-end option in deeper leagues when healthy. Bench him for Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 25-31) in all formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Carlo Colaiacovo and RW Alexander Steen, acquired last season in a trade with Toronto, have been key contributors lately on the Blues' power play. Playing the two point positions, Colaiacovo and Steen have been on the ice for eight of the team's last 10 power-play goals, including one Saturday against the New York Rangers. "It's a real grateful opportunity for the both of us," Colaiacovo said. "Obviously, we've been feeding off of each other really well and making good plays. The opportunity to be the guys to step up at a big time for us is something that neither of us take for granted. We know it's a privilege, and we know we both have to go out there and produce in order to keep going out there."
Analysis: Colaiacovo might be a key cog on the power play, but it is not yet showing up in the stat column. He has only two points in his last eight games. He has slowed down tremendously after playing very well in late November. Colaiacovo is being put in all these situations to succeed, but he still remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: St. Louis D Carlo Colaiacovo needed only 1:29 to open the scoring on Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the Predators. Colaiacovo's goal came on a slap shot and was his fourth goal of the season. He increased his points total on the season to 13 with the performance.
Analysis: Colaiacovo did not have too productive of a month of December, so hopefully this goal will help propel him to bigger and better things in the new year. He has been playing the best hockey of his career since coming to St. Louis last season, but he is still just a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo scored a short-handed goal with 7 seconds remaining in regulation to tie it at 2 for the Blues during a 3-2 shootout win on Thursday against the Sharks. Just 20 seconds after Nabokov made a kick save on Barrett Jackman, Colaiacovo took a pass from Keith Tkachuk and made a nice spin move to score the tying goal. Colaiacovo returned to the ice after missing Monday's game at Columbus with a foot injury.
Analysis: With the goal, Colaiacovo now has 10 points in 17 games. Colaiacovo has been a very productive blueliner for St. Louis since arriving via a trade last season. He is having one of his most productive runs in his career and is becoming a nice addition in Fantasy.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during Monday's game against the Bruins. Colaiacovo tied the game at 2 in the second period with a wrister past Tuukka Rask. He has one goal and four assists during a three-game point streak. He is also at plus-5 in that span.
Analysis: Colaiacovo, who missed time with an upper-body injury, has eight points in 13 games this season. It is arguably one of the most productive runs of his NHL career. With so many defenders on their blue line, Colaiacovo is a player that can focus on his offense. Still, he remains more of a low-end Fantasy start.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo assisted twice and finished with a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 3-2 OT win over the Coyotes.
Analysis: Colaiacovo put up 30 points last season, but his big problem has being staying healthy. He's worth stashing away in deeper leagues for the time being, but don't start him just yet.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) was not back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Predators. He has missed the last eight games and is still day to day.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been itching to get back into the lineup the last few weeks, but St. Louis continues to hold him out. Colaiacovo is a better passer than scorer when healthy, but he still has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: St. Louis D Carlo Colaiacovo (flu) was scratched from the Tuesday game against the Vancouver Canucks. This was the seventh game he has missed with the ailment. He remains day to day.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is having the toughest time kicking the flu. The bug has been going around the NHL and we can only hope Colaiacovo gets it out of his system shortly. He is a good passer from the blue line when healthy, but is still more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (flu) was not back in the lineup on Sunday against the Thrashers. He has missed the last six games and remains questionable for Tuesday against the Canucks.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is having the toughest time kicking the flu. The bug has been going around the NHL and we can only hope Colaiacovo gets it out of his system shortly. He is a good passer from the blue line when healthy, but is still more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (flu) remained out of commission Saturday at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is getting closer to a return, so might be worth a shot in deeper leagues for Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 9-15). Colaiacovo is a good passer from the blue line, but he is still more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (flu) did not return to the ice for Thursday's game against the Flames. He has missed four games and is day to day.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has returned to practice, but it seems as though he might need a few more days to recover and get back into game shape. Colaiacovo is a good passer from the blue line, but he is still more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo returned to practice Tuesday. He has missed three games with the flu.
Analysis: Colaiacovo might be back on Thursday, but his Fantasy value is pretty limited until he starts to turn his offensive potential into consistent points.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) was unable to play Saturday against the Panthers, missing a second game. He is questionable for Thursday against the Flames.
Analysis: Colaiacovo finally broke out of his shell last season and displayed some of his offensive potential the scouts have been raving about. Colaiacovo is a good passer from the blue line, but he is still more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. He is not a recommended option for Week 5 (Nov. 2-8) because of the injury.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) was unable to play Thursday against the Coyotes, missing a second game. He is questionable for Saturday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Colaiacovo finally broke out of his shell last season and displayed some of his offensive potential the scouts have been raving about. Colaiacovo is a good passer from the blue line, but he is still more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) was unable to play Wednesday against the Hurricanes. He is still questionable for Thursday against the Coyotes.
Analysis: Colaiacovo finally broke out of his shell last season and displayed some of his offensive potential the scouts have been raving about. Colaiacovo is a good passer from the blue line, but he is still more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo (upper body) Saturday's game against the Stars in the second period and did not return. He is questionable for Wednesday at Carolina.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is a solid blue-liner for the Blues and has shown some offensive skills so far this season with a goal and two assists. However, he is still more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo assisted twice in St. Louis' win over the Wild on Sunday. He now has 25 assists on the year and six in his last six games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has really become a vital part of the Blues' rotation along the blue line and has tapped into some of the offensive potential that eluded him with the Maple Leafs. He is still more of a low-end option, though.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo assisted twice in St. Louis' win over the Stars on Tuesday. He now has assists in three straight games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has really become a vital part of the Blues' rotation along the blue line and has tapped into some of the offensive potential that eluded him with the Maple Leafs. He is still more of a low-end option when healthy.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo was able to play Saturday against the Coyotes after leaving Thursday's game with an ankle injury. He failed to record a point in 18:45 of ice time and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has two goals and 13 assists in his last 25 games. He has really become a vital part of the Blues' rotation along the blue line and has tapped into some of the offensive potential that eluded him with the Maple Leafs. He is still more of a low-end option when healthy.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo had to be helped from the ice with 2:39 left in the second period Thursday against the Stars and did not return after getting hit in the ankle by a slap shot. He didn't record a point in 7:49 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has two goals and 13 assists in his last 24 games. He has really become a vital part of the Blues' rotation along the blue line and has tapped into some of the offensive potential that eluded him with the Maple Leafs. It would be a real shame if this ankle injury knocks him out of the lineup since Colaiacovo was starting to gain Fantasy respect. He is still more of a low-end option when healthy.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo chipped in a goal during Monday's 2-1 win against the Rangers. Rangers coach Tom Renney called timeout midway through the second period. It immediately backfired when Colaiacovo roofed a shot from the point off a faceoff, only 2 seconds after play resumed, to put the Blues ahead at 10:27 of the second. Andy McDonald beat Chris Drury on the faceoff to set up Colaiacovo's third goal of the season and first in eight February games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has 14 points in his last 19 outings and has become one of the Blues' most effective blue liners. Colaiacovo was a good puck-moving defenseman in juniors and the minors, but never could get his act together with the Maple Leafs. He might finally be coming around, so consider him a nice low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo has managed to stat in just one of his last five games after seeing a three-game point streak end. Colaiacovo has just two assists in his last five appearances and hasn't scored in seven games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo might not have a goal in February, but he has three two-assist games. He has 13 points in his last 18 outings and has become one of the Blues' most effective blue liners. Colaiacovo was a good puck-moving defenseman in juniors and the minors, but never could get his act together with the Maple Leafs. He might finally be coming around, so consider him a nice low-end Fantasy flier.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo added two assists for St. Louis during a 4-2 win against the Blue Jackets Tuesday. He had two assists Monday against the Red Wings and has 11 points (one goal) in his last 13 games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo was a non-existent option this season with the Maple Leafs, but as soon as he came over to St. Louis in a November trade, his confidence has gone up, as well as his playing time and production. Colaiacovo had a good history of being an offensive blue liner in junior hockey and the minors, so perhaps he is finally reaching his potential in the NHL. Fantasy owners in larger leagues might want to take a flier since Colaiacovo has developed into a top-logging defenseman for the Blues.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo tallied a pair of assists and finished at minus-1 in 22:08 of ice time Monday against the Red Wings. It was his second two-assist game of the season. Colaiacovo has one goal and eight assists in his last 12 games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo was a non-existent option this season with the Maple Leafs, but as soon as he came over to St. Louis in a November trade, his confidence has gone up, as well as his playing time and production. Colaiacovo had a good history of being an offensive blue liner in junior hockey and the minors, so perhaps he is finally reaching his potential in the NHL. Fantasy owners in larger leagues might want to take a flier since Colaiacovo has developed into a top-logging defenseman for the Blues.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo scored his second goal of the season in Saturday's win over the Flyers.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is a decent young talent, but remains a low-end Fantasy flier until he shakes his injury-proneness and starts being a consistent contributor.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo tallied an assist and plus-1 rating during Monday's game against the Bruins. He has an assist in three straight games and five of seven.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has played some of his best hockey as of late since coming over in a trade from Toronto. The Blues need a lot of help on their blue line and the points are their for the picking. Colaiacovo is a decent young talent, but remains a low-end Fantasy flier until his success is a prolonged event.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo assisted and finished with a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-4 win over the Canucks.
Analysis: Colaiacovo hasn't done much since coming over from Toronto, but he does have an assist in two straight games now and is seeing plenty of power-play time. He's worth holding on to in super-deep leagues, but don't start him until he shows some more offensive touch.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo didn't miss a single game with a head injury he sustained attempting a hip check on Friday on Tuomo Ruutu. It was his seventh assist of the season to go along with one goal scored.
Analysis: That's the defenseman's equivalent of a swing and a is in baseball. Luckily he didn't hurt himself worse than he did and should be fine looking ahead. However, he is only a low-end Fantasy defenseman in the first place.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo suffered an head injury in the first period Friday against the Hurricanes as he attempted a hip check on Tuomo Ruutu. He didn't record a point in 6:17 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is going to remember this hip check for a long time since he failed to hurt the opposing player and did most of the damage to himself. He doesn't have a point in his last seven games and Colaiacovo is once again starting to look like the inconsistent kid from Toronto. He is a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy.
News: St. Louis D Carlo Colaiacovo returned from an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's contest against the Calgary Flames. He took a few shots on goal in the game but failed to register any points.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has yet to play 50 NHL games in a season, and it looks like he might struggle to reach that total again in 2008-09 if things continue. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo is questionable for Tuesday's game vs. Calgary with an unknown injury.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has yet to play 50 NHL games in a season, and it looks like he might struggle to reach that total again in 2008-09 if things continue. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo scored his first goal of the season in Thursday's game against the Kings. He logged 19 minutes of ice time and finished the game with an even plus/minus rating. He has managed four points in six December games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo had just two goals last season in his final season with the Maple Leafs and managed only six points in 28 games. This season, he has already played in 19 games and has six points. He could be headed for a repeat of his career-best 17-point season from 2006-07, which would not help Fantasy owners much.
News: Blues D Carlo Colaiacovo tallied a pair of assists and finished at minus-1 during Friday's game against the Flames. He has three assists in his last three games.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been much more productive in his first five games with the Blues than he was with the Maple Leafs this season. He is finally getting the chance to log serious minutes and is cashing in. Colaiacovo is a former first-round pick from 2001, so he obviously has the potential to succeed. But he hasn't been a very strong offensive player since his junior days in the early 2000s. Colaiacovo remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman until he has his breakout run.
News:The Sports Xchange reports when the Blues traded for D Carlo Colaiacovo last week, they talked about his offensive ability. The former Toronto blue-liner showed a glimpse of it Sunday against the Thrashers, assisting on the game-winning goal by Brad Boyes. Colaiacovo wound up to shoot but instead fired a pass to Boyes, who tapped in his 11th goal of the season to break a 2-2 tie. "He's been playing well the last couple of games," Boyes said. "He's very poised out there, very smooth. With 'Coli' kind of walking down getting that fake, it was easy for me to redirect that. That's the kind of player he is ... he's got that vision."
Analysis: Colaiacovo is a former first-round pick from 2001, so he obviously has the potential to succeed. But he hasn't been a very strong offensive player since his junior days in the early 2000s. Colaiacovo remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman until he has his breakout run.
News: St. Louis D Carlo Colaiacovo played his first game with the Blues since being traded on Wednesday against Colorado. He did not register any points or penalty minutes.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has yet to play 50 NHL games in a season, and it looks like he might struggle to reach that total again in 2008-09 if things continue. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: St. Louis' newly acquired D Carlo Colaiacovo (lower body) did not play in Tuesday's game against Nashville and could make his Blues debut on Wednesday at Colorado. He's questionable for the game.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has yet to play 50 NHL games in a season, and it looks like he might struggle to reach that total again in 2008-09 if things continue. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs traded D Carlo Colaiacovo and C Alexander Steen to the St. Louis Blues for RW Lee Stempniak on Monday.
Analysis: The Leafs were stacked on the blue line, so this move clears a little room for Ian White to maybe move back to his natural position. White is playing well on the wing though, so maybe they'll just leave him there. Colaiacovo gives the Blues some help on their injury-depleted blue line, but he's a health risk who can't be relied upon in Fantasy play. Steen has only managed to put up six points in 20 games this season. The Leafs got the best Fantasy-viable player in the deal, but Stempniak, who has some value in deeper leagues as a low-end starting forward, might not find a spot on the top six in Toronto. Keep an eye on his ice time, but his value isn't likely to change much.
News: Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo left practice in a walking cast Thursday after being hit by a puck and could not play in Saturday's game against the Blackhawks. The lower body injury is not considered serious, however, and he should return to the lineup shortly.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has yet to play 50 NHL games in a season, and it looks like he might struggle to reach that total again in 2008-09 if things continue. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: The Toronto Sun reports that Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo left practice in a walking cast Thursday after being hit by a puck. Coach Ron Wilson said Colaiacovo was just going for x-rays and should be OK, however.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has yet to play 50 NHL games in a season, and it looks like he might struggle to reach that total again in 2008-09 if things continue. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Maple Leafs C Carlo Colaiacovo was a healthy scratch Friday night against the Rangers and might find himself in the stands often this season as the Leafs have eight healthy defenseman right now and two getting healthy (Ian White and Jeff Finger).
Analysis: Colaiacovo has yet to play 50 NHL games in one season, and it looks like he might struggle to reach that total again in 2008-09 if things continue. Continue to ignore him in all formats until the whole blue-line situation clears up in Toronto.
News: The Maple Leafs announced Thursday that D Carlo Colaiacovo sustained a torn groin muscle Tuesday and is done for the season.
Analysis: Limited to 28 games with the Maple Leafs in 2007-08 by injuries, Colaiacovo had two goals and four assists to go along with 10 minutes in penalties. Release him in all formats.
News: After getting his first goal in an injury-plagued season that has limited him to eight games, Carlo Colaiacovo threw his arms skyward in celebration. The Toronto-born defenseman scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period as the Maple Leafs defeated Ottawa 4-2 victory on Saturday night.
Analysis: Colaiacovo missed the first 37 games of the season with another knee injury before returning Dec. 27 and playing five games before getting hurt again Jan. 5. Colaiacovo showed some promise last season with 17 points in 48 games. He came into the season with high expectations, but for now he remains a low-end Fantasy reserve until he starts producing.
News: Toronto D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing nine games. Colaiacovo played 14:48 minutes and administered three hits. He finished the game at plus-1.
Analysis: Colaiacovo missed the first 37 games of the season with another knee injury before returning Dec. 27 and playing five games before getting hurt again Jan. 5. Colaiacovo showed some promise last season with 17 points in 48 games. He came into the season with high expectations, but for now he remains a low-end Fantasy reserve until he starts producing.
News: NHL.com reports that Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) said he is ready to play Tuesday against the Blues, but head coach Paul Maurice downplayed the possibility that he would play Tuesday. Maurice doesn't want to rush back the oft-injured defenseman.
Analysis: Colaiacovo showed some promise last season with 17 points in 48 games. He came into the season with high expectations, but a lingering knee injury has limited him to five games. He remains a low-end Fantasy reserve until he starts producing.
News: Toronto Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo practiced Wednesday for the first time since re-injuring his right knee on Jan. 5, according to Canada.com. "If it's up to me, I'll be ready for the first game after the (All-Star) break," he said. "My main focus is to get back to playing."
Analysis: Things don't look too promising for Colaiacovo returning before the end of the month, but you just never know. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy, anyway.
News: According to the Toronto Sun, Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo isn't that close to returning from a knee contusion suffered on Jan. 5, Colaiacovo. "Carlo's still in pain," coach Paul Maurice said Wednesday. "He can't flex the knee yet and, until that happens, he won't go on the ice."
Analysis: Things don't look promising for Colaiacovo returning before the end of the month, but you just never know. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy, anyway.
News: Toronto D Carlo Colaiacovo did not play Tuesday against Carolina because of a reinjured right knee. It took him months to recover from a previous knee problem and a head injury.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is not a big scorer and is a young player in the NHL having only logged 78 games in five seasons. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy.
News: Toronto D Carlo Colaiacovo did not play Saturday at San Jose because of a reinjured right knee. It took him months to recover from a previous knee problem and a head injury.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is not a big scorer and is a young player in the NHL having only logged 78 games in five seasons. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy.
News: Toronto D Carlo Colaiacovo was a scratch Thursday against Los Angeles because of a reinjured right knee. It took him months to recover from a previous knee problem and a head injury.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is not a big scorer and is still a young pup in the NHL having only logged 78 games in five seasons. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy.
News: The Flyers and Maple Leafs each lost a player to injury in the first period Saturday. Toronto defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo reinjured his right knee, and Philadelphia forward Joffrey Lupul was too woozy to continue after colliding with big teammate Derian Hatcher.
Analysis: Colaiacovo, who did not record a point in 3:16, played in his fifth game after taking months to recover from head and knee injuries. Colaiacovo has played anywhere from 15-20 minutes in his first few games back before getting re-injured. He is not a big scorer and is still a young pup in the NHL having only logged 78 games in five seasons. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman when healthy.
News: Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo played in his third game of the season Tuesday against the Lightning since coming off injured reserve. Colaiacovo missed the first few months of the season while recovering from offseason knee surgery. Colaiacovo was held off the stat sheet Tuesday and finished at minus-1. He has yet to record a point.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has played anywhere from 15-20 minutes in his first few games back. He is not a big scorer and is still a young pup in the NHL having only logged 76 games in five seasons. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports there remains a chance Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo will accompany the team to Florida during the week of Dec. 17-23 to practice with the team for the first time in weeks and perhaps play his first game at the end of the month. He is recovering from spring knee surgery.
Analysis: Colaiacovo posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats when healthy. Continue to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups until at least late December.
News: Maple Leafs defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo (right knee) is hoping to play his first game of the season before the end of the month.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has skated on his own recently without complications and could rejoin team practice in the coming days. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats when healthy. Continue to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups.
News:Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) did not play Tuesday against Boston. He remains on injured reserve after knee surgery this summer.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has skated on his own recently without complications and could rejoin team practice in the coming days. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats when healthy. Continue to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups.
News: Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) did not play Saturday against the Senators. He continues to remain on injured reserve after having knee surgery this summer. Colaiacovo has skated on his own recently without complications and could rejoin team practice in the coming days.
Analysis: There is no telling at this time when Colaiacovo will return to the ice. He continues to take his time recovering from surgery. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats when healthy. Continue to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups.
News: D Carlo Colaiacovo has skated on his own the past three days without complications to his knee injury and could rejoin team practice in a few days.
Analysis: There is no telling at this time when Colaiacovo will return to the ice. He continues to take his time recovering from surgery. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats when healthy. Continue to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups.
News: Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) did not play Thursday against the Bruins. He continues to remain on injured reserve after having knee surgery this summer.
Analysis: There is no telling at this time when Colaiacovo will return to the ice. He continues to take his time recovering from surgery. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats when healthy. Continue to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups.
News: The Leafs were without D Pavel Kubina (knee) and Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) while forwards Wade Belak, Chad Kilger and John Pohl were healthy scratches against Montreal Tuesday. When D Pavel Kubina went down because of unspecified MCL damage in his right knee, the club summoned D Staffan Kronwall.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been slow to recover, but is worth a look in all deeper Fantasy leagues once he returns. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats. Continue to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups.
News: Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) did not come off injured reserve to play Saturday's game against the Rangers. Colaiacovo has been doing off-ice workouts as part of a long road back from summer knee surgery. "We're keeping him in a closet," head coach Paul Maurice said in jest.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been slow to recover, but is worth a look in all deeper Fantasy leagues once he returns. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats. Continue to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups.
News: Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) did not come off injured reserve to play Friday's game against the Sabres. Colaiacovo has been doing off-ice workouts as part of a long road back from summer knee surgery. "We're keeping him in a closet," head coach Paul Maurice said in jest.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been slow to recover, but is worth a look in all deeper Fantasy leagues once he returns. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats. Continue to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups.
News: D Carlo Colaiacovo has been doing off-ice workouts as part of a long road back from summer knee surgery. "We're keeping him in a closet," head coach Paul Maurice said in jest.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been slow to recover, but is worth a look in all deeper Fantasy leagues once he returns. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats. He remains an injury risk for now.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Bryan McCabe (groin), D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) and RW Darcy Tucker (knee) are not on the two-game road trip that ends Saturday in Montreal. Their status for the second leg of the four-game road trip, which begins Tuesday in Ottawa, is not known.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been slow to recover, but is worth a look in all deeper Fantasy leagues once he returns. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats. He remains an injury-risk start for Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 5-11).
News: Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) remained on injured reserve Friday against the Devils. He has yet to play this season, but might return Saturday against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been slow to recover, but is worth a look in all deeper Fantasy leagues once he returns. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats.
News: None of the Leafs' injured players, D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee), D Bryan McCabe (groin), C Kyle Wellwood (hernia) and RW Darcy Tucker (knee) are likely to play this weekend. They were all out for the Maple Leafs against Washington Monday.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been slow to recover, but is worth a look in all deeper Fantasy leagues once he returns. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats.
News: Maple Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) remained on injured reserve for Saturday's game against the Blackhawks. He has yet to play this season.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been slow to recover, but is worth a look in all deeper Fantasy leagues if he is able to return. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats.
News: The Toronto Sun reports Carlo Colaiacovo (knee surgery) is expected to skate on Saturday night against the Blackhawks making his regular season debut.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has been slow to recover, but is worth a look in all deeper Fantasy leagues if he is able to return. He posted eight goals in 48 games in 2006-07, so the defenseman can help owners, especially in Rotisserie formats.
News: The Toronto Star reports Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) was able to practice on Tuesday night, so it appears he is nearing a return to the lineup either on Thursday night against the Panthers or Saturday night against the Blackhawks.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is the defintion of high-risk/high-reward. He was coming into his own down the stretch last season and might emerge as a solid Fantasy option in most leagues if he can ever stay healthy for a stretch.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo (knee) has resumed skating with his teammates, which is the first time since aggravating the injury in training camp. "It feels awesome. I'm really excited to get back. The knee is feeling as good as it's ever felt. It's just a matter of time now," Colaiacovo told the Toronto Star.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is the defintion of high-risk/high-reward. He was coming into his own down the stretch last season and might emerge as a solid Fantasy option in most leagues if he can ever stay healthy for a stretch. He is expected to be sidelined at least seven to 10 more days.
News: Forward Kyle Wellwood and defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo practiced with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday and hope to return soon from injury. Wellwood underwent sports hernia surgery for the second time during training camp. Colaiacovo had surgery on his right knee last spring.
Analysis: Colaiacovo played in two exhibition games before the Leafs decided to slow his return from surgery. "It feels awesome. I'm really excited to get back out there," he said. "I've gotten real strong off the ice and the knee if feeling as good as its ever felt. It's just a matter of time now and I just have to work even harder to get back." Colaiacovo is far more important to the Leafs than to Fantasy owners, but can be considered a low-end Fantasy option in larger leagues when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: D Carlo Colaiacovo could be back on skates soon for the Leafs. "Carlo says his knee has never felt this good since the surgery," head coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday of Colaiacovo's six-month wait. "He expects to be back on the ice in three or four days and to go full tilt."
Analysis: It appears Colaiacovo rushed back a month earlier than advised and played in just two exhibition games before shutting down because of severe soreness. When healthy, he is only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: D Carlo Colaiacovo has been spotted around the dressing room as he slowly recovers from arthroscopic knee surgery. Head coach Paul Maurice said he received a positive report from doctors on his condition.
Analysis: It appears Colaiacovo rushed back a month earlier than advised and played in just two exhibition games before shutting down because of severe soreness. When healthy, he is only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially placed Carlo Colaiacovo (sore right knee) and Kyle Wellwood (sports hernia) on injured reserve to start the regular season. The Leafs open the season on Oct. 3 against the Senators.
Analysis: Colaiacovo was limited to two games during the preseason, as he makes his way back from knee surgery back on April 28. When healthy, he is only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo (knee), who had knee surgery back on April 28, was in the lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against Edmonton. He was scoreless with a minus-2 rating and two shots on goal in 21:36 of ice time.
Analysis: Nevermind his statistics during the preseason, as he is getting back into playing shape. He might be a breakout candidate heading into the 2007-08 season, as he showed some glimpses of brilliance down the stretch last year.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo signed a three-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. He is recovering from successful knee surgery back on April 28 and is expected to be ready for training camp in September.
Analysis: Colaiacovo managed eight goals and 17 points in 48 games, but he posted six points in the final 10 games. He might be ready to take that next step in 2007-08 and is worth taking a flier on in the final rounds on Draft Day 2007-08.
News: General manager John Ferguson announced Carlo Colaiacovo had successful knee surgery on April 28 and he will be available for the beginning of training camp in September.
Analysis: Colaiacovo managed eight goals and 17 points in 48 games, but he posted six points in the final 10 games. He might be ready to take that next step in 2007-08 and is worth taking a flier on in the final rounds on Draft Day 2007-08.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo (leg) scored a goal and added an assist in 18:12 of ice time in Thursday's game against the Islanders.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Colaiacovo back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily moves for Saturday's regular season finale against the Canadiens.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo was unable to play in Tuesday's game against the Flyers due to a lower leg injury.
Analysis: Colaiacovo's status is uncertain for Thursday's crucial game at N.Y. Islanders. Play it safe and reserve him in larger Fantasy leagues which allow daily transactions if you have healthier alternatives.
News: According to the Toronto Sun, the Toronto chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association selected Carlo Colaiacovo as its nominee for the 2007 Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy. That award is given for perserverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has managed 14 points in 43 games, including five over the past seven games. The young Toronto defenseman is a tremendous option in long-term keeper Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo was scoreless in Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, as his four-game point streak came to an end.
Analysis: Colaiacovo still has a goal and four points over the past five games and he has "exceeded our expectations, based on his age," according to coach Paul Maurice.
News: Jeff O'Neill, Nik Antropov and Carlo Colaiacovo also scored in Thursday's game at Philadelphia for the Maple Leafs, who had won seven of eight before their losing streak. Antropov and Colaiacovo had a plus-2 rating, while O'Neill checked in with a plus-1.
Analysis: Colaiacovo earned top star honors against the Flyers. The former first-rounder has emerged as a solid Fantasy contributor in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo has managed three goals, two assists and a solid plus-4 rating through 17 games at the All-Star break.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is finally over concussion, finger and wrist injuries which have plagued him over the past couple of seasons.
News: One of the best Maple Leafs defensemen of late has been hard-luck Carlo Colaiacovo. Despite missing much of the past few years with injuries, he has played a strong two-way game over seven consecutive appearances. He has two goals during that same stretch.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is a useful reserve Fantasy defensemen at this time.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo scored another goal on Tuesday night against the Panthers, finishing with a plus-1 rating and two shots on net in 15:34 of ice time.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has scored in consecutive games now and will start getting more attention from Fantasy owners if he can continue his offense and live up to his immense potential.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's game against the Rangers, as he registered his first point of the year.
Analysis: Colaiacovo has cemented his spot in the six-man defensive rotation for the Maple Leafs, but he is still only worth using in larger leagues.
News: Leafs D Carlo Colaiacovo (concussion, finger) made his season debut on Tuesday and played again on Friday against the Hurricanes. He has yet to record any stats.
Analysis: Colaiacovo will be fighting for ice time with Brendan Bell for a spot in the defensive rotation. He is not worth using in any Fantasy leagues right now.
News: The Toronto Star reports Carlo Colaiacovo (concussion, finger) has returned to practice for the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Colaiacovo will be fighting for ice time with Brendan Bell for a spot in the defensive rotation. He is not worth using in any Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo, who is attempting a comeback from a concussion, suffered a non-displaced fracture of a finger on his right hand after blocking a shot on Sunday. Coach Paul Maurice told the Toronto Star that he might be able to play with the injury.
Analysis: Colaiacovo will remain on injured reserve and should be help out of the active Fantasy lineup until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Brendan Bell (calf) and Carlo Colaiacovo (concussion) will begin the season on injured reserve for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Bell is expected to be sidelined until at least mid-October, while Colaiacovo might be out until the end of the month. His return date is a lot more unclear at this point. Each defenseman might be worth a look in larger leagues, but keep them reserved for now.
News: The Toronto Star reports Carlo Colaiacovo (concussion) has been medically cleared to return to the ice and when he returns is entirely up to him.
Analysis: The young defenseman is considered questionable for the team's regular season opener against the Senators. He is a risky play for the first period of the regular season in all Fantasy leagues at this point unless he can play in a preseason game or two.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo continues to experience headaches and might be forced to miss the remainder of the season due to post-concussion syndrome. "The head is not operating as it should," Colaiacovo told the Toronto Sun earlier in the week. "It's pretty serious. Once the headaches go away, we'll be able to determine where I am and how much I can do."
Analysis: There is no timetable for Colaiacovo's return and it is possible he might be forced to the sidelines for the remainder of the season. Staffan Kronwall will continue to skate in his absence on the team's second defensive pairing along with Aki Berg. Colaiacovo is only worth hanging onto in larger keeper leagues at this point.
News: According to the Toronto Star, defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo could be forced to miss the remainder of the season due to post concussion syndrome. It has been 16 days since he collided with Vaclav Varada of the Ottawa Senators and flew face-first into the boards. He continues to suffer from headaches and mood swings.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is a promising young blueliner, but this news is not good. It appears safe to cut him loose and look for alternatives.
News: The Toronto Star reports Carlo Colaiacovo will miss at least a week after suffering a concussion in Monday's game at Ottawa.
Analysis: Per new NHL rules, a player must be sidelined at least seven days after suffering a concussion. He was down for the count after a collision with Vaclav Varada and might not return until after the Olympic Games break, so be prepared to find a replacement.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo suffered a concussion in the first period of Monday's game at Ottawa and obviously he will not return.
Analysis: Colaiacovo appeared to suffer a serious injury, so a concussion is actually good news at this point. Consider him out indefinitely for now and we'll update his status when more information comes out.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo was injured in the first period of Monday's game at Ottawa after a collision with Vaclav Varada. He was down on the ice for several minutes after what appeared to be incidental contact.
Analysis: Colaiacovo appeared to be unconcious at one point before lifting his head out of a pool of blood on the ice. Once we have more information, we will pass it on to you. Varada did not get a penalty on the play, but he headed off for medical treatment for a possible facial laceration.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in Wednesday's game at Minnesota with two shots on goal in 27:00 of ice time. He also saw 5:11 on the power play, which was second most on the team to Tomas Kaberle.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is worth a look if you need a replacement for Bryan McCabe (groin) on the power play, although there is a possibility he could be back before the end of January now.
News: The Toronto Sun reports Carlo Colaiacovo will be counted on to pick up the slack on offense if Bryan McCabe (groin) is sidelined for a significant amount of time.
Analysis: Colaiacovo posted two points on Saturday against the Coyotes. There are rumors swirling around that McCabe might have a muscle tear which would put him out for a significant length of time. Consider scooping up the young defenseman if you are a McCabe owner just in case.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo (wrist) was scoreless with a minus-2 rating in 12:11 of ice time on Tuesday at Vancouver in his return to the lineup.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Colaiacovo back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo (wrist) was unable to play in Monday's game against the Penguins.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is considered day to day. He might be able to return for the upcoming return trip on Friday at Calgary, but keep him reserved until he can officially play.
News: The Toronto Star reports Carlo Colaiacovo (wrist) will not play in Saturday's game at New Jersey.
Analysis: Colaiacovo skated on his own Friday and decided he was not ready. He remains day to day and should be kept reserved in all Fantasy leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo was out for Thursday's game against the Sabres after suffering a jammed right wrist in Tuesday's contest.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo has just two points (1 G, 1 A) in nine games so far this season with the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: The team's top prospect on defense is still learning the ropes and is only worth a roster spot in keeper leagues at this point.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo has been recalled from Toronto of the AHL on Tuesday.
Analysis: Colaiacovo is replacing Wade Belak, who has produced an abysmal minus-10 rating so far in 2005-06. Colaiacovo is a big-time prospect, but he will have minimal Fantasy appeal initially.
News: The Maple Leafs assigned Carlo Colaiacovo to Toronto of the AHL on Tuesday.
Analysis: Colaiacovo will be recalled once one of the rearguards in Toronto suffers a long-term injury. He is only worth a look in keeper leagues at this point.
News: Toronto recalled Carlo Colaiacovo from St. John's of the AHL Saturday.
Analysis: Colaiacovo will not receive enough playing time to warrant Fantasy consideration.
News: Carlo Colaiacovo lost the battle for the last roster spot on defense and he was returned to St. John's of the AHL on Tuesday.
Analysis: Colaiacovo only warrant Fantasy consideration in keeper leagues.
