News: President and General Manager Jim Rutherford said Tim Gleason played part of this season with a broken foot, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis:Tim Gleason was not much a fantasy factor this season, recording just nine points in 41 games.
News:Tim Gleason (lower body) is in line to play Thursday against the Penguins, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: While Tim Gleason's return isn't particularly splashy, the Hurricanes will get a nice boost overall Thursday, with Jeff Skinner, Jamie McBain and Tim Brent also slated to return to action.
News:Tim Gleason (lower body) could get back on the ice Wednesday.
Analysis: Though Tim Gleason could take the ice in practice Wednesday, his status for Thursday's game against the Jets remains uncertain.
News:Tim Gleason (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Analysis:Tim Gleason has registered two assists and has averaged 19:27 of ice time during 12 games this season. His trip to the injured reserve list is retroactive to Feb. 12, so will be eligible to play Thursday's game against the Jets if Carolina chooses to activate him by then. Consider him to be day-to-day for the time being.
News: Hurricanes coach Kirk Miller has already ruled Tim Gleason (lower body) out for Monday's game against Montreal, according to Chip Alexander of the Charlotte Observer.
Analysis: The Hurricanes have some issues on their blue line heading into next week, as two of their top four guys - Tim Gleason and Joni Pitkanen - are out for several more days. At least the injury bug comes during a light schedule for the team, as the Hurricanes are the rare NHL squad that doesn't have a game Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
News:Tim Gleason (lower body) will not suit up for Thursday's game against Toronto, the Raleigh News & Observer's Chip Alexander reports.
Analysis:Tim Gleason's bid to play in every game for the third year in a row will end early, but he remains day-to-day, and could perhaps return for Monday's game in Montreal. He has two assists in 12 games this season.
News:Tim Gleason (lower body) is iffy for Thursday's game against Toronto, Raleigh News & Observer writer Chip Alexander reports.
Analysis: Joni Pitkanen is also dinged up, so the Hurricanes added blue line depth Thursday by recalling defenseman Michal Jordan.
News:Tim Gleason assisted on two of Carolina's four goals in Tuesday's overtime victory against Washington.
Analysis: With 17 points on the year, Tim Gleason is pretty much having his typical season, though he does have a chance to pass his career high of 21 set back in '05-'06. Gleason inked a long-term extension well before the trade deadline to ensure he would remain in Raleigh. Gleason is not a bad option in deep leagues, as he's a decent source of penalty minutes who won't hurt your plus-minus.
News: Carolina has signed Tim Gleason to a four-year, $16 million extension, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: "We thank Tim for choosing to stay with the Hurricanes long term," Hurricanes president and general manager Jim Rutherford said. "He is one of our core players, someone who brings character and leadership to our locker room, along with being a key piece on the ice. This is a very important signing for our team going forward." Tim Gleason has a full no-trade clause in the first two years of the deal.
News:Tim Gleason posted his second assist in three games, notching one in Carolina's win over Winnipeg on Monday.
Analysis:Tim Gleason has 14 points on the season and his name has been thrown around in trade rumors, which should only intensify as the deadline draws nearer. His numbers are average at best and he sees little to no power play time.
News:Tim Gleason notched an assist for the second time in as many games, grabbing one in Carolina's loss to Pittsburgh Tuesday.
Analysis:Tim Gleason has slowed remarkably since starting the season quite strongly. He has three points in the last five games but likely won't break the bank in scoring as he is forever remembered as the guy for whom Carolina traded Jack Johnson.
News:Tim Gleason earned the first star in Wednesday's victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Bruins, the NHL's official site reports.
Analysis:Tim Gleason provided a nice physical presence along with his assist and a plus-2 rating to earn the first star. If the defenseman can continue this point production (three points in four games), he will be a great pickup in most fantasy leagues.
News: Gleason missed Monday's practice due to personal reasons, but he'll draw into the lineup against the Rangers on Tuesday, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: Gleason has yet to miss a game in 2010-11. Primarily a shutdown defender, the veteran is more important to the 'Canes than he is to the fantasy squads.
News: Gleason missed practice Wednesday because of personal reasons, though he's expected to be in the lineup Thursday against the Maple Leafs, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: Gleason is a steady provider of hits and blocks for the 'Canes, but he can be skipped over in fantasy leagues because his chances to deliver with the puck are few and far between.
News: Gleason was ejected from Sunday's contest against Washington following a five-minute charging major and a game misconduct call after colliding with Mathieu Perreault, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Analysis: Gleason piled on 15 PIMs in the eventual 3-2 loss, but the incident with Perreault proved costly as the Canes' shutdown defender was limited to 5:42 of total ice time in the contest. While his role is not conducive to fantasy stats, Gleason being on the ice is essential to the overall success of Carolina's rearguard corps.
News: Gleason recorded a game-high seven hits in a 2-1 OT win over Colorado on Friday, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: Gleason is a physical, relentless defenseman, but one who seldom scores. Since fantasy hockey demands higher offensive outputs than he's accustomed to, it's best to avoid Gleason outright.
News: In Friday's 7-4 loss to Florida, Gleason lit the lamp for the first time this season.
Analysis: Gleason and the rest of the Carolina blue line corps had trouble protecting the net in front of Cam Ward, which takes some excitement away from his first marker of the season. While he's highly regarded for his leadership and intangibles on and off the ice, it's safe to avoid Gleason in fantasy circles.
Canes' Gleason Tossed From Monday's Game in Russia
News: Gleason was among three Carolina skaters ejected from Monday's eventual 5-3 loss versus SKA St. Petersburg of Russia, the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Analysis: According to the official site, Gleason and Jay Harrison had penalties related to fighting that apparently were ejection-worthy on Russian ice. Joni Pitkanen, a third Carolina defenseman, was accused of spearing and was also tossed from the international contest.
News: Gleason has been named alternate captain by the Hurricanes, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Both Gleason and Brandon Sitter will have the 'A' stitched to their sweaters during the upcoming seasonal campaign. While he is not a scorer, the honorable Gleason is one of team's top leaders and generators of both hits and blocks.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (foot) missed Carolina's season-ending loss to the Bruins on Saturday afternoon.
Analysis: Gleason had 19 points and 78 PIM in 61 games this season. He will remain best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats heading into 2010-11.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason will miss three weeks of action with a broken foot.
Analysis: Gleason has 19 points and 78 PIM in 61 games this season. He remains best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Tim Gleason received 12 stitches between his eyebrows after he was struck by a puck in the second period Tuesday night against the Panthers. He earlier won a first-period fight with Florida's Gregory Campbell. Gleason also had an assist and plus-1 rating in 16:51 of ice time.
Analysis: Gleason has totaled five helpers in his last 12 games, which is an offensive splurge for the defensive-minded blueliner. Gleason is one of the Hurricanes' better all-around defensemen, but he still doesn't rack up enough points to make a big dent in Fantasy. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 on Monday against the Lightning. It was his eighth assist but first point in 10 games.
Analysis: Gleason eclipsed his season total in points (12) from 2008-09 with his assist on Monday. He does have a career-high five goals in 2009-10, but Gleason is still not a top offensive threat. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: Carolina D Tim Gleason (head) was back on the ice for the Hurricanes on Monday night against the Rangers.
Analysis: Gleason has a career-high five goals in 2009-10, but we still don't envision him as a breakout Fantasy player. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (head) will return to action Monday vs. the Rangers.
Analysis: Gleason has a career-high five goals in 2009-10, but we still don't envision him as a breakout Fantasy player. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (head) sat out a third straight game Saturday vs. Florida.
Analysis: Gleason is dealing with some post-concussion symptoms, so don't be surprised if Carolina plays it safe. Gleason has a career-high five goals in 2009-10, but we still don't envision him as a breakout Fantasy player. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy. You should probably stay away from him in Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 21-27).
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (head) was out a second game on Friday against the Panthers. He remains questionable for Saturday's rematch with Florida.
Analysis: Gleason is dealing with some post-concussion symptoms, so don't be surprised if Carolina plays it safe. Gleason has a career-high five goals in 2009-10, but we still don't envision him as a breakout Fantasy player. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason missed Wednesday's game against the Stars after taking a puck off the face against Washington on Friday. He played on Saturday against the Senators, but is now dealing with some post-concussion symptoms.
Analysis: Gleason has yet to land on IR, so clearly Carolina is going to treat him as day to day and hope for a quick recovery. However, sometimes head injuries can be difficult to overcome. Gleason has a career-high five goals in 2009-10, but we still don't envision him as a breakout Fantasy player. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News:Alex Ovechkin was hurt with 7:55 left in the first period Monday when he appeared to initiate a knee-to-knee collision with Carolina's Tim Gleason as the defenseman attempted to take the puck out of the Hurricanes' zone. Ovechkin -- who was given a five-minute major penalty for kneeing and a game misconduct -- was down on the ice for several minutes before he was helped off, and grimaced while he was bent over at the waist. Both Ovechkin and Gleason were helped off the ice following the collision of their right knees, but Gleason returned during the power play. Gleason had no points in 20:15 of ice time and totaled 12 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct in the third.
Analysis: Gleason would have loved to take some revenge on Ovechkin for the cheap shot, but maybe he can take solemn in the fact the two-time MVP injured himself on the questionable play. Gleason has had a surprisingly good start to the season, but he still isn't a highly recommended Fantasy option.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason scored twice during Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs. Gleason, who entered with two goals all year, and nine in his career, tied it at 4-all with 8:04 remaining with his second goal -- charging hard to the net, taking a pretty feed from Brandon Sutter and beating Jonas Gustavsson with a wrist shot.
Analysis: All four of Gleason's goals have come in his last six games, but Fantasy owners shouldn't get overly excited. He does have a career-high four goals early in the 2009-10 season, but his production is likely to thin out. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Friday's game against the Islanders. Gleason's seemingly innocuous slap shot from the point eluded Martin Biron with 2:31 remaining in the third period to tie the score. It was his second goal in three games.
Analysis: While Gleason has been on a bit of a scoring spurt, Fantasy owners shouldn't anticipate this trend continuing. Gleason has always been more of a defender than scorer. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason was back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Panthers after missing five games with an upper-body injury. He had no points and a minus-1 rating in 18:06 of ice time. He also spent four minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Gleason has a few assists in his first nine games, but we aren't expecting a ton of offense from him. He will log a lot of PT, but primarily as a defensive stopper. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News: The Raleigh News and Observer reports that D Tim Gleason (upper body) was back at practice Thursday and will probably return at some point next week. Gleason has missed the last three games.
Analysis: Gleason is primarily as a defensive stopper and is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy. Don't start him in Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 2-8) unless you really have to, however.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (upper body) was unable to play Wednesday against the Blues. He has missed the last three games and remains questionable for Saturday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Gleason has a few assists in his first eight games, but we aren't expecting a ton of offense from him. He will log a lot of PT, but primarily as a defensive stopper. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Carolina D Tim Gleason missed his second straight game Saturday with an upper body injury.
Analysis: Gleason is on the ice for his defense and is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats. He has marginal appeal in standard leagues.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason and Flyers LW Daniel Carcillo traded punches in the first period Friday. Gleason was also hit with an instigator and game misconduct. He totaled 17 penalty minutes. Carcillo was hit with a boarding call on top of the fighting major. He added another minor penalty later in the game.
Analysis: Gleason isn't known as an enforcer and pretty much just took exception to a hit from Carcillo. Gleason will fight a few times a year, but is still more on the ice for his defense. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats. He has marginal appeal in standard leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Tim Gleason is often an overshadowed player among the team's blue liners, but he received a chance to show why lock-down defensemen have a certain value when he participated in the pre-Olympic camp with Team USA. Gleason hasn't been involved in any extra competitions since rising to the NHL, so this might turn out to be an avenue to see his stock rise.
Analysis: Gleason's strengths are definitely on the defensive end. He managed no goals in 70 games last season, the first time since he rookie season with the Kings in 2003-04 he failed to score a goal. Gleason is good for 10-20 points in a season, but we probably shouldn't expect much more. Gleason is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason failed to record a point and finished at even in 22:07 of ice time Monday against the Panthers. He doesn't have a point in 10 games.
Analysis: While Wallin might not have a point in 10 games, he still doesn't have a goal this season. He is a top-logging defenseman for Carolina, but is primarily on the ice for his defense. He is a player worth owning in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats, but not much else when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason returned to the lineup Thursday against the Islanders after missing two games with a hand injury. He recorded an assist and plus-1 rating in 21:30 of ice time. Gleason had his first point in seven games Thursday and 10th assist on the season.
Analysis: Luckily, Gleason didn't break his hand after trying to block a puck Saturday and only missed a few games. He is a player worth owning in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats, but not much else when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason was scratched for a second straight game Tuesday against the Bruins because of a hand injury. He is still day-to-day and questionable heading into Thursday against the Islanders.
Analysis: Gleason has just a badly bruised hand and luckily didn't break anything. He is a player worth owning in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats, but not much else when healthy.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes D Tim Gleason is day-to-day with a badly bruised hand. He injured it blocking a shot on Saturday.
Analysis: Gleason has been a constant on the injury report this season and he is continuing that trend with his most recent injury. He is a player worth owning in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats, but not much else. He should probably be benched in all leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason did not play after sustaining what the team described as an upper-body injury on Saturday against the Blue Jackets. He remains questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bruins.
Analysis: If we're talking about Gleason, you know it's because he recently injured himself. Gleason has been a constant on the injury report this season and he is continuing that trend with his most recent injury. He is a player worth owning in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats, but not much else. He should be benched in all leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Carolina D Tim Gleason did in fact play in Saturday's game at Buffalo after being listed as probable after leaving Thursday's game early with an apparent ankle injury. Gleason had missed the two games prior to Thursday's game with a leg injury.
Analysis: Gleason is fine, so players that have him in leagues that reward heavily in short-handed stats and PIM can feel confident starting him in the upcoming scoring period as he plays in two games.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Hurricanes D Tim Gleason, who was back in the lineup Thursday after a two-game absence with an ankle injury, left the game with a couple of minutes remaining with what appeared to be another ankle injury. Afterward, he said that he's fine, or at least "99 percent" fine.
Analysis: Gleason is a good player to have in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats as he is mostly a defensive player. Other than that, he has little value in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason returned to the Hurricanes' lineup on Thursday and put up a minus-2 rating in 21:30 of ice time.
Analysis: Gleason is a good player to have in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats as he is mostly a defensive player. Other than that, he has little value in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason missed a second straight game Saturday against the Bruins because of a leg injury. He remains questionable heading into Thursday against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Gleason still doesn't have a goal this season and has just five assists after getting three helpers on opening night. Gleason is primarily a defensive-minded player and best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason sat out Saturday's loss to the Bruins with a leg injury he sustained in Thursday's loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Gleason still doesn't have a goal this season and has just five assists after getting three helpers on opening night -- against Florida. Gleason is primarily a defensive-minded player and best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Carolina D Tim Gleason left the ice midway through the third period Thursday against the Panthers with an injury to his lower-left leg. He was injured when he was checked into the boards by Gregory Campbell. Gleason didn't have a a point in 17:50 of ice time and finished at minus-1.
Analysis: Gleason still doesn't have a goal this season and has just five assists after getting three helpers on opening night -- against Florida. Gleason is primarily a defensive-minded player and best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: D Tim Gleason was activated off the IR on Saturday after missing eight games with a leg injury. D Casey Borer was reassigned to Albany (AHL).
Analysis: Gleason has seven assists this season and is yet to score. He is not yet worth owning in Fantasy because he simply doesn't do enough statistically.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg (leg) and D Tim Gleason (lower body) both practiced Tuesday with their teammates.
Analysis: Seidenberg has slightly more Fantasy value than Gleason, simply because of his nice start to the season (13 points in 24 games), but the jury is still out on him. Both are only worth using in the deepest Fantasy leagues.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports the Hurricanes have placed D Tim Gleason on injury with the leg injury that has forced him to miss the last four games.
Analysis: Gleason will hardly be missed in Fantasy since he has marginal appeal when healthy. Ignore him in all formats.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (lower body) was not in uniform Sunday against the Ducks. It was the fourth game he missed and he remains questionable heading into Thursday against the Penguins.
Analysis: The Hurricanes haven't said much about Gleason's injury, but he is hardly missed in Fantasy since he has marginal appeal when healthy. He remains an injury-risk start Week 9 (Dec. 1-7).
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason sat out Friday's win over the Flyers with a lower-body injury. He has now missed three straight games.
Analysis: Gleason is a solid player for the Hurricanes, but he rarely contributes anything Fantasy-wise. Continue to ignore him in most formats.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes D Tim Gleason, D Frantisek Kaberle and RW Patrick Eaves will not play Wednesday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Luckily for Fantasy owners, none of these three guys have much Fantasy value. Just continue to ignore them until they finally return to action, but don't sweat their injuries too much.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason sat out Monday's game at Florida with a lower-body injury he sustained on Sunday.
Analysis: Gleason is a solid player for the Hurricanes, but he rarely contributes anything Fantasy-wise. Continue to ignore him in most formats.
News: Carolina D Tim Gleason suffered a lower-body injury in the second period of Sunday night's loss to the Predators and didn't return for the final 20 minutes.
Analysis: Gleason is a solid player for the Hurricanes, but he rarely contributes anything Fantasy-wise. Continue to ignore him in most formats.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason racked up three assists in a 6-4 win over the Panthers on Friday night, the season opener for both teams. Gleason's best assist total in a season is only 19.
Analysis: Gleason is a solid player for the Hurricanes, but he rarely contributes anything Fantasy-wise. Consider this hat trick of assists a fluke, and continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (leg) was able to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Predators. He didn't have a point in 19:21 of ice time and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Gleason inked a four-year deal in the offseason after he had three goals, 16 assists and 84 penalty minutes in 80 games last season. He is a solid two-way player, but is more important to his team than Fantasy owners. He is at best a low-end Fantasy defenseman heading into the season.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports Hurricanes coach Peter Laviolette is not sure when D Tim Gleason will play again after sustaining a leg injury during Wednesday's preseason game. "It could be 5 to 7 days, or it could be 10 to 14," Laviolette said. "I'm not sure at this point."
Analysis: Gleason inked a four-year deal in the offseason after he had three goals, 16 assists and 84 penalty minutes in 80 games last season. He is a solid two-way player, but is more important to his team than Fantasy owners. He is at best a low-end Fantasy defenseman on Draft Day.
News: Carolina defenseman Tim Gleason left in the second period during Wednesday's preseason game against Washington with what the team called a leg injury and didn't return.
Analysis: Gleason inked a four-year deal in the offseason after he had three goals, 16 assists and 84 penalty minutes in 80 games last season. He is a solid two-way player, but is more important to his team than Fantasy owners. He is at best a low-end Fantasy defenseman on Draft Day.
News: The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to terms with defenseman Tim Gleason on a four-year, $11 million contract Thursday, and acquired the rights to winger Darcy Hordichuk from Nashville.
Analysis: Gleason will make between $2 million and $3.5 million over the four seasons. The Hurricanes acquired him in 2006 in a trade that sent highly touted defenseman prospect Jack Johnson to Los Angeles. Gleason had three goals, 16 assists and 84 penalty minutes in 80 games last season. He is a solid two-way player, but is more important to his team than Fantasy owners. He is at best a low-end Fantasy defenseman on Draft Day.
News:Tim Gleason played Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning after sitting one game with a head injury. Gleason had over 18 minutes of ice time for 27 shifts and picked up an assist, his 12th of the season.
Analysis: The assist gives Gleason just 42 points in 248 career games, which makes him almost useless in Fantasy play.
News: The News and Observer is reporting Hurricanes D Tim Gleason will not play Thursday night against the Rangers after suffering a head injury on Tuesday night. He did not participate in the morning skate.
Analysis: Gleason only has 41 points in 247 career games, which makes him almost useless in Fantasy play.
News: Carolina defenseman Tim Gleason left Tuesday night's game against New Jersey in the first period with a head injury. New Jersey center Michael Rupp delivered a hard check to Gleason in one corner of the Devils' attacking zone with 12:53 left in the period, and Gleason appeared to hit the boards face-first. Gleason fell to the ice and later was helped to the bench by teammates Erik Cole and Glen Wesley because he seemed to have trouble skating. Rupp was issued a five-minute penalty for boarding, and later in the period fought Carolina enforcer Wade Brookbank.
Analysis: The Hurricanes said Gleason wouldn't return, but the severity of the injury was not immediately known. Gleason is not the most productive player stastistically. He is more valuable to his team than he is to Fantasy owners.
News: D Tim Gleason returned for Carolina Friday against Florida after missing one game with the flu.
Analysis: Gleason is not a player that was missed at all for Fantasy purposes. He can be left on the waiver wire in all leagues because he is not very productive statistically.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason scored a goal and added an assist during Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs. Gleason's slap shot from the right point bounced off Toronto's Ian White before it trickled past Vesa Toskala at 13:19 of the second period for his second goal of the season. Both of his goals have come in the last five games.
Analysis: One more goal and Gleason sets a new career high. Yeah, that's how important to the offensive game he has been during his career. Despite the two-point night, Gleason has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Hurricanes D Chad Gleason had a goal and an assist in Friday's 7-2 win over Edmonton, also finishing with a plus-5 rating.
Analysis: Despite the productive game, Gleason had gone seven games without a point and had gone all season without a goal. Don't worry about adding him in Fantasy play right now.
News: D Tim Gleason registered his fifth assist of the season Sunday against Detroit.
Analysis: That's one assist higher than his total in 57 games last season. He still remains just a low-end Fantasy flier at this time in his fourth NHL season.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Tim Gleason picked up his fourth assist Friday against the Capitals. That matched his total of last season, when he played 57 games.
Analysis: Gleason dealt with a foot injury and shoulder injury last season that really slowed his progress. He is not having a fast start in 2007 and remains just a low-end Fantasy flier at this time. He is only in his fourth NHL season.
News: Tim Gleason, the only holdover from a trade with the Los Angeles Kings costing them prospect Jack Johnson, was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 16:27 of ice time in Thursday's peseason game against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Gleason is an NHL-ready defenseman, but general manager Jim Rutherford has to be re-thinking himself every day for pulling the trigger on that deal. Gleason is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason returned to the lineup Friday for the first time since he sustained a broken foot Dec. 23 at Florida. He played more than 15 minutes, though less than five minutes in the third period.
Analysis: Gleason has three assists and 19 penalty minutes. He has missed 22 games because of injury this season. When healthy, he is only useful in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: The Carolina Hurricanes activated defenseman Tim Gleason from injured reserve on Friday. Gleason missed 13 games after breaking his left foot Dec. 23 against Florida. Gleason was acquired in September from Los Angeles in the deal that sent top defensive prospect Jack Johnson to the Kings.
Analysis: Gleason has three assists and 19 penalty minutes. He has missed 22 games because of injury this season. When healthy, he is only useful in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports Tim Gleason (broken foot) is a "lock" for Friday's game against the Capitals.
Analysis: Gleason has managed three assists and a minus-2 rating through 28 games, so he is not a huge Fantasy force when healthy.
News: Tim Gleason suffered a broken foot in Saturday's game against the Panthers and he will be sidelined at least four weeks.
Analysis: Gleason should be reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason returned on Saturday after missing nine games with a shoulder injury. He was on the ice for 16:55, had an assist and finished with an even rating.
Analysis: Gleason is not a recommended Fantasy option at the time.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (shoulder) missed his ninth consecutive game on Friday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Gleason remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (shoulder) missed his eighth consecutive game on Wednesday against the N.Y. Rangers.
Analysis: Gleason remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Tim Gleason (shoulder) missed his seventh consecutive game on Monday against the Sabres.
Analysis: Gleason remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Hurricanes D Tim Gleason (shoulder) missed his sixth straight game on Saturday against the Penguins.
Analysis: Gleason remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Tim Gleason (shoulder) missed his fifth consecutive game on Thursday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Gleason remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Tim Gleason (shoulder) missed his fourth consecutive game on Tuesday at Carolina.
Analysis: Gleason remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Carolina defenseman Tim Gleason sat out his third straight game on Saturday with a strained shoulder.
Analysis: Gleason is still considered a sleeper candidate in larger Fantasy leagues, but right now he is doing little to help owners in any format. Keep him reserved until he returns and proves his health.
News: Carolina defenseman Tim Gleason sat out his second straight game on Thursday with a strained shoulder.
Analysis: Gleason is still considered a sleeper candidate in larger Fantasy leagues, but right now he is doing little to help owners in any format. Keep him reserved until he returns and proves his health.
News: Thrashers D Niclas Havelid and Carolina D Tim Gleason both sat out their first game of the season.
Analysis: Gleason is still considered a sleeper candidate in larger Fantasy leagues, but right now he is doing little to help owners in any format.
News: Tim Gleason has managed just one assist and a minus-5 rating in seven games for the Hurricanes since being acquired in the preseason in a traded from the Kings.
Analysis: Gleason is still considered a sleeper candidate in larger Fantasy leagues, but right now he is doing little to help owners in any format.
News: Three Carolina newcomers all notched their first points with the Hurricanes during the second period Saturday night. Defenseman Tim Gleason, center Eric Belanger and right wing Scott Walker all recorded assists.
Analysis: Gleason is considered a sleeper candidate for larger Fantasy leagues, but he'll have to improve his minus-3 rating.
News: The Carolina Hurricanes traded away one of their top prospects Friday, sending promising defenseman Jack Johnson to the Los Angeles Kings in a multiplayer deal. The defending Stanley Cup champions also sent defenseman Oleg Tverdovsky to the Kings for forward Eric Belanger and defenseman Tim Gleason. The Hurricanes selected Johnson, a 19-year-old Michigan sophomore, with the No. 3 overall pick in last year's draft, but twice in the past year he turned down offers from the team to turn professional.
Analysis: Gleason is entering his third NHL season. The 23-year-old defenseman had two goals, 26 assists and 98 penalty minutes in 125 career games with the Kings.Rutherford said he had decided last week not to trade Johnson, but then talks with the Kings picked up. "We just felt that we're getting a very good NHL defenseman in Tim Gleason. He's still a young guy, he still has an upside, and both of those players will come in and be with us now, instead of waiting for the development of Jack Johnson, who in my opinion is going to be a very, very good, if not great, NHL player, but probably not for another 3-4 years." The move came hours before the Hurricanes' final home game of the preseason against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Rutherford said Belanger and Gleason would join the team Saturday and play in Sunday's preseason finale at Washington. Pick up Gleason as a sleeper later in your drafts.
News: Tim Gleason (knee) was back in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Calgary. He was scoreless with three shots on goal in 14:16 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Gleason back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports Gleason's absence from the lineup on Monday at Vancouver was due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Gleason is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger Fantasy leagues which allow daily transactions if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Tim Gleason has posted just one goal, but he has 17 assists and a plus-10 rating with 69 penalty minutes through 58 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Gleason is not much of an offensive threat in Fantasy Hockey, but he can help out in the PIM and plus/minus category in larger Roto leagues.
News: Tim Gleason picked up a goal and added a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's game at Columbus in 18:41 of ice time.
Analysis: Gleason was scoreless in his first 55 games of the season. He remains useful only in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Tim Gleason (knee) was able to play in Thursday's game at Phoenix.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Gleason back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Tim Gleason suffered a bruised knee in the first period of Saturday's game against the Ducks.
Analysis: Gleason is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in the upcoming scoring period if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Tim Gleason has just one assist over his past eight games after a six-game stretch where he picked up points in all but one game.
Analysis: Gleason is not worth using in most Fantasy leagues unless you are absolutely desperate for defense.
News: Tim Gleason (knee) was able to play in Wednesday's opener at Los Angeles.
Analysis: Gleason was scoreless in 18:36 of ice time. He has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Tim Gleason did not make a trip to Colorado for Thursday's preseason game due to a sprained knee.
Analysis: Gleason is hopeful of being ready for the opener on Wednesday at Dallas. He is only worth using as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy defenseman in leagues of 14 or more teams.
News: The Los Angeles Times notes that Tim Gleason was called up by the Kings from Manchester of the AHL Monday.
Analysis: Gleason has little Fantasy value.
News: Tim Gleason was recalled from Manchester of the AHL on Monday.
Analysis: Gleason will take Aaron Miller's (cervical strain) spot on the roster while he is on injured reserve. Gleason is only worth a roster spot in larger keeper leagues.
News: The Kings sent Tim Gleason to Manchester of the AHL on Saturday.
Analysis: Gleason won't warrant Fantasy consideration even if he is recalled later in the season.
News: Tim Gleason returned from a bruised knee Sunday in Chicago. He had an assist and a plus-2 in the game.
Analysis: Despite Gleason's return, he is not a useful Fantasy player.
News: Tim Gleason left Friday's game at Pittsburgh with a leg injury after being checked illegally.
Analysis: Gleason is considered day to day. He has no Fantasy appeal.
News: The rights to Gleason were traded to the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday. The Ottawa Senators receive forward Bryan Smolinski. Gleason is only valuable in keeper leagues.
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