News: D Lukas Krajicek played in his first game on Monday against the Flames after signing with the Flyers on Sunday. He had no points in 18:25 of ice time.
Analysis: Krajicek started the season with Tampa Bay, but he played just 23 games and was eventually waived. He didn't want to spend the rest of the year in the minors, so he worked out a buyout with Tampa. Krajicek has never had a 20-point season in his career and has just 70 points (10 goals) in 301 NHL games. He is probably going to help Philly more than Fantasy owners. He still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Flyers signed free agent defenseman Lukas Krajicek to a deal late Saturday night. Krajicek practiced with his new teammates on Sunday and is likely to debut on Monday against the Flames. "He is a guy who can skate, and has experience in the league. You look back to the teams he's played for [and] he played between 17-20 minutes a night, on average," head coach Peter Laviolette told NHL.com. "He's a good pickup for us, especially with some of the injuries we have sustained. He is known as a very good skater. He moves the puck well. He's a two-way defenseman. It will be good to get him in some games and see how he does."
Analysis: Krajicek started the season with Tampa Bay, but he played just 23 games and was eventually waived. He didn't want to spend the rest of the year in the minors, so he worked out a buyout with Tampa. Krajicek has never had a 20-point season in his career and has just 70 points (10 goals) in 301 NHL games. He is probably going to help Philly more than Fantasy owners. He still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Lightning reassigned D Lukas Krajicek to Norfolk of the AHL on Friday.
Analysis: The Lightning have waived Krajicek, but have found no takers. They have been trying to dump him for months, but no one wants to take the veteran blueliner off Tampa Bay's hands. Krajicek has no Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News: The Lightning placed D Lukas Krajicek on waivers Friday.
Analysis: Krajicek has just one assist in 21 games this season and should continue to be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning D Lukas Krajicek failed to record a point and finished at minus-1 on Wednesday against the Bruins. He has no points in his last eight games and just one all season in 16 appearances.
Analysis: Krajicek has been playing regularly for the Lightning since Paul Ranger took an indefinite leave, but his production has still been pretty bad. Krajicek has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Lightning D Lukas Krajicek made his season debut Saturday against the Hurricanes after being a healthy scratch for three games. He had no points and finished at even in 11:31 of ice time.
Analysis: Krajicek has been on the trading block since the summer, and Nashville was among the teams scouting Tampa Bay. Krajicek is pretty much the Lightning's seventh blueliner and dresses on nights when someone is out with injury. Krajicek has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Lightning re-signed defenseman Lukas Krajicek Wednesday. Krajicek, who signed a one-year deal, had two goals and a career-high 19 points last season with the Lightning.
Analysis: Krajicek was a huge addition for Tampa last season when they made an early-season trade with Vancouver. He was one of the few healthy blue liners all season and logged plenty of PT. Still, he is not overly impressive offensively and still has very low-end Fantasy appeal Draft Day.
News: Tampa Bay D Lukas Krajicek returned to action on Sunday against the Flames in an 8-6 victory. He failed to record an offensive stat and got two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Krajicek has logged a lot of minutes since coming over in a trade from Vancouver at the beginning of the season, but he is just a marginal offensive player. Krajicek has very low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy but can be activated for the upcoming scoring period if you're in a super-deep league.
News: Lightning D Lukas Krajicek (hip) missed a fourth straight game Friday against the Canucks. He remains questionable heading into Sunday against the Flames.
Analysis: The good news is that it appears Krajicek will avoid a trip to the season-ending IR after a MRI came back clean earlier in the week. He has logged a lot of minutes since coming over in a trade from Vancouver at the beginning of the season, but he is just a marginal offensive player. Krajicek has very low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The St. Petersburg Times reports Lightning coach Rick Tocchet wouldn't divulge much information, but said the MRI on defenseman Lukas Krajicek's sore right hip did not reveal a serious injury. Krajicek, who is day-to-day, missed a third straight game Tuesday against the Oilers.
Analysis: The good news is that it appears Krajicek will avoid a trip to the season-ending IR. He has logged a lot of minutes since coming over in a trade from Vancouver at the beginning of the season, but he is just a marginal offensive player. Krajicek has very low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: According to The Tampa Tribune, Lightning D Lukas Krajicek missed his second game in a row on Sunday against the Lightning as he continues dealing with a right hip injury that has bothered him for a few games. He is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday.
Analysis: Krajicek has only one goal and 10 assists this season and is obviously not a relevant Fantasy player. He has two assists in his last six games played, which is about all that can be expected of him. Leave him on waivers.
News:The St. Petersburg Times reports Steve Eminger, Lukas Krajicek and Matt Smaby will all play Tuesday against the Thrashers after missing Sunday's practice due to soreness.
Analysis: Krajicek played for 24 minutes Saturday against the Islanders and has logged a lot of playing time since January. He has one goal and two assists in his last 15 games, but is still nothing spectacular offensively. Krajicek has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The St. Petersburg Times reports Paul Ranger, Lukas Krajicek, Steve Eminger and Matt Smaby did not skate during Sunday's practice while nursing some aches and pains. The team said the four defenders took the day off for "body maintenance." All four players could be questionable heading into Tuesday's game with the Thrashers.
Analysis: Krajicek played for 24 minutes Saturday against the Islanders and has logged a lot of playing time since January. He has one goal and two assists in his last 15 games, but is still nothing spectacular offensively. Krajicek has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Lightning D Lukas Krajicek tallied just his second point since coming off the injured list in early January with injured fingers. He scored a goal against the Sabres in a 5-3 win.
Analysis: Krajicek is on the ice for basically one thing only and that is to play defense. He is not a recommended option in most leagues.
News: Lightning D Lukas Krajicek returned to action on Sunday at Atlanta but failed to record an offensive stat in the game.
Analysis: Krajicek doesn't have a point in his last seven games and still hasn't scored this season. He continues to fill his role as a rotational defenseman for the Lightning, but still has little offensive game and is primarily on the ice for his defense. Don't use him in Fantasy until he makes an impression.
News: Lightning D Lukas Krajicek did not play on Saturday against the Hurricanes with injured fingers. He is questionable for Sunday's game at Atlanta.
Analysis: Krajicek doesn't have a point in his last six games and still hasn't scored this season. He continues to fill his role as a rotational defenseman for the Lightning, but still has little offensive game and is primarily on the ice for his defense. Don't use him in Fantasy even when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Lightning played without D Paul Ranger and D Lukas Krajicek on Thursday against the Capitals as both sat out with undisclosed upper-body injuries. Ranger, who missed practice on Wednesday, skated Thursday morning but wasn't able to play and is listed as out day-to-day. Krajicek, who missed Saturday's game against Florida with an undisclosed upper-body injury but returned on Tuesday, is suffering from a different injury and was walking around with bandages on his fingers Thursday morning.
Analysis: Krajicek doesn't have a point in his last six games and still hasn't scored this season. Krajicek continues to fill his role as a rotational defenseman for the Lightning, but he still has little offensive game and is primarily on the ice for his defense. Krajicek has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Lightning D Lukas Krajicek returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Canadiens after missing one game with an upper-body injury. He didn't record a point in 19:38 of ice time and finished at even. He spent four minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Krajicek continues to fill his role as a rotational defenseman for the Lightning, but he still has little offensive game and is primarily on the ice for his defense. Krajicek has little to no Fantasy appeal.
News: Lightning D Lukas Krajicek did not play on Saturday against the Panthers, sitting out with an upper body injury. He is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Broucht over from Vancouver, Krajicek hasn't made much of a splash for the Lightning and should continue to be ignored in Fantasy. Leave him on waivers healthy or not.
News: Tampa Bay D Lukas Krajicek was able to return to action from a lower body injury on Wednesday night against the Rangers.
Analysis: Krajicek hasn't made much of a Fantasy impact since coming to Tampa Bay in a November trade from Vancouver. He is a fresh body for the Lightning, but has little to no Fantasy appeal for the time being.
News: Lightning D Lukas Krajicek, who left Friday's game against the Predators with a lower-body injury, sat out Sunday's loss to the Devils.
Analysis: Krajicek hasn't made much of a Fantasy impact since coming to Tampa Bay in a November trade from Vancouver. He is a fresh body for the Lightning, but has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Lightning D Lukas Krajicek left Friday's game against the Predators with a lower body injury. He didn't record a point in 10:36 of ice time and finished at even. He took one shot.
Analysis: Krajicek hasn't made much of a Fantasy impact since coming to Tampa Bay in a November trade from Vancouver. He is a fresh body for the Lightning, but has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Tampa Bay's Vinny Prospal and Lukas Krajicek had two assists each during Saturday's 3-2 shootout win against Ottawa.
Analysis: Krajicek had his first points in eight games since coming over in a October trade from Vancouver. He is another veteran presence on the blue line for Tampa Bay, but he is not a big offensive weapon and has marginal Fantasy value.
News: Lightning defenseman Lukas Krajicek, acquired in a trade with Vancouver on Monday, finally resolved immigration issues and arrived only hours before playing alongside his new teammates Saturday against the Hurricanes. He didn't record a point in 15:26 of ice time, took no shots and finished at even.
Analysis: Krajicek was added to the Lightning blue line to add another veteran presence to a young unit. He is all of 25 years old himself, but is an experienced defenseman. Krajicek remains a low-end Fantasy defenseman.
News: Tampa Bay D Lukas Krajicek played in Saturday's game against the Hurricanes. Krajicek spent just over 15 minutes on the ice and missed on one shot on goal.
Analysis: Krajicek played in 39 games with the Canucks last season, recording two goals and 11 points with one power-play goal. He missed the majority of the season due to a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old has played in 207 career NHL games with Vancouver and the Florida Panthers. He has eight career goals and 50 points with five power play goals and two game-winning goals. His Fantasy value remains minimal.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning D Lukas Krajicek, who was having some immigration problems after his trade from Vancouver last week, is expected to arrive in Tampa this afternoon could play Saturday vs. Carolina.
Analysis: Krajicek played in 39 games with the Canucks last season, recording two goals and 11 points with one power-play goal. He missed the majority of the season due to a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old has played in 207 career NHL games with Vancouver and the Florida Panthers. He has eight career goals and 50 points with five power play goals and two game-winning goals. His Fantasy value remains minimal.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Lightning D Lukas Krajicek was not at practice Wednesday and his status for Saturday's season opener is up in the air due to immigration problems. "It's pretty standard stuff," Lightning VP of hockey operations Brian Lawton sai. "It will all get worked out, but when that will be, we're not sure yet. The optimism is pretty high Krajicek will play Saturday but that might change."
Analysis: Krajicek played in 39 games with the Canucks last season, recording two goals and 11 points with one power-play goal. He missed the majority of the season due to a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old has played in 207 career NHL games with Vancouver and the Florida Panthers. He has eight career goals and 50 points with five power play goals and two game-winning goals. His Fantasy value remains minimal.
News: The St. Pete Times reports the Lightning have sent D Shane O'Brien and RW Michel Ouellet to Vancouver for D Lukas Krajicek and minor-league LW Juraj Simek.
Analysis: Krajicek played in 39 games with the Canucks last season, recording two goals and 11 points with one power-play goal. He missed the majority of the season due to a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old has played in 207 career NHL games with Vancouver and the Florida Panthers. He has eight career goals and 50 points with five power play goals and two game-winning goals. His Fantasy value remains minimal. O'Brien recorded four goals with 17 assists last season with Tampa Bay in 77 games. Ouellet, 26, was signed by the Lightning before last season and had 17 goals and 19 assists in 64 games. O'Brien is one of the better two-way defenseman in the NHL, but is still just a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy defenseman. Ouellet remains nothing more than a low-end reserve Fantasy forward. Simek, a sixth-round pick by Vancouver in 2006, had seven goals and 17 assists with minor-league Manitoba last season. He should continue to be ignored in all formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canucks D Lukas Krajicek missed more than half of last season, including the end to have shoulder surgery, and returns fighting for his job on the third pairing after the offseason addition of D Rob Davison, who plays a much more physical game.
Analysis: Krajicek managed just 11 points last season (two goals), but was actually on track for a breakout season before injuries sidetracked him. If everyone is healthy on defense in 2008-09, Krajicek will have a tough time getting offensive chances. He remains a Fantasy reserve to begin 2008-09.
News: Canucks D Lukas Krajicek helped out in his first game action since January when a goal went off his skate in a preseason win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
Analysis: Krajicek was on pace for a career season before getting hurt last year, so he's definitely someone worth keeping an eye on over the first month of the season. He could prove to be a useful fill-in Fantasy blue-liner.
News: Vancouver defenseman Lukas Krajicek had surgery on his injured shoulder and is out for the season. Krajicek has been out since Jan. 23.
Analysis: Krajicek played in just 39 games this season and had two goals and nine assists. He was on pace for a career season, but he should be released in all regular formats at this time.
News: TSN reports Canucks D Lukas Krajicek will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery this week. Krajicek has been out since Jan. 23.
Analysis: Krajicek played in just 39 games this season and had two goals and nine assists. He was on pace for a career season, but he should be released in all regular formats at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Lukas Krajicek is having more tests done on his injured shoulder. There's no timeline on his return, but another surgery would likely end his season.
Analysis: Krajicek has seen action in just 39 games this season and missed a large chunk of games with an ankle injury earlier in the season. When he has been on the ice, he has two goals and nine assists. He is on his way to having a career season, but this injury appears to be serious. Keep him reserved in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: Canucks D Lukas Krajicek is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury he sustained on Jan. 23.
Analysis: Krajicek was not having a very good season before getting hurt, although injuries and illnesses have played a part. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy, so ignore him for now.
News: Canucks D Lukas Krajicek returned to the lineup Sunday against the Blues after missing one game with the flu. He failed to tally a point in 23:03 and finished at even. Krajicek has just an assist in his last 19 games.
Analysis: Krajicek is not having a very good season, and some injuries and illnesses have played a part. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: Canucks D Lukas Krajicek missed Friday's game against the Coyotes with the flu, according to The Sports Xchange. Nathan McIver replaced him in the lineup.
Analysis: Krajicek has dealt with more than his share of injuries this season, so an illness almost seems too fitting. He remains nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: Canucks D Lukas Krajicek returned to the lineup Sunday against the Blackhawks after missing Friday's game with a foot injury. He failed to record a point in 13:41 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Krajicek, who has now missed 12 games due to the ankle/foot injury, has dealt with a few injuries this season and hopefully he can shake the injury bug. He was on track for a career season before going down with an ankle injury. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canucks D Lukas Krajicek missed Friday's game in St. Louis after taking a shot Wednesday in Minnesota off the same foot that kept him out three weeks with a broken bone.
Analysis: Krajicek, who has now missed 12 games due to the ankle/foot injury, has dealt with a few injuries this season and hopefully he can shake the injury bug. He was on track for a career season before going down with an ankle injury. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy. He is back to being day to day.
News:Lukas Krajicek took Mattias Ohlund's place (suspension) Sunday against the Flames, returning a few games earlier than expected after missing 3 1/2 weeks with a broken bone in his ankle. He failed to record a point in 18:13 of ice time and finished at plus-1. He also logged two minutes in the penalty box for tripping.
Analysis: Krajicek, who missed 11 games due to the ankle injury, has dealt with a few injuries this season and hopefully he can shake the injury bug. He was on track for a career season before going down with an ankle injury. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canucks D Lukas Krajicek and D Sami Salo both skated on their own before the rest of the team practiced on Thursday and appear ahead of schedule in their respective recoveries from injury.
Analysis: Krajiceck, who has missed 11 games with a small fracture in his ankle, could be back as early as Fantasy Week 8 (Nov. 18-25). Krajicek has dealt with a few injuries this season and hopefully he can shake the injury bug. He was on track for a career season before going down with an ankle injury. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: D Lukas Krajicek is scheduled to skate on his injured ankle Friday for the first time since aggravating it by slipping on a wet sidewalk in late October. Krajicek originally hurt it blocking a shot during an Oct. 15 game, but it wasn't until his spill in the rain that he got an MRI, which revealed a small fracture.
Analysis: Krajicek was well on his way to breaking his career-high 16 points, which he has achieved in the last two seasons. That is not saying much. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: D Lukas Krajicek will be out two to three more weeks with a foot fracture.
Analysis: Krajicek was well on his way to breaking his career-high 16 points, which he has achieved in the last two seasons. That is not saying much. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: Vancouver D Lukas Krajicek will be out four weeks with a fracture in his foot that was detected by an MRI after he slipped on a sidewalk, aggravating an injury originally suffered blocking a shot on Oct. 13.
Analysis: Krajicek was well on his way to breaking his career-high 16 points, which he has achieved in the last two seasons. That is not saying much. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: Canucks D Lukas Krajicek (ankle) missed a third straight game Thursday as Vancouver hosted Nashville. He has one goal and three assists in nine games.
Analysis: Krajicek recently returned from a minor foot injury before tweaking his ankle and hopefully he is not turning into an injury-prone player. Krajicek is well on his way to breaking his career-high 16 points, which he has achieved in the last two seasons. That is not saying much. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: Vancouver D Lukas Krajicek missed a second game Sunday against Detroit after hurting his ankle when he slipped on a sidewalk on Thursday. He is scheduled for an MRI on Monday.
Analysis: Krajicek was well on his way to breaking his career-high 16 points, which he has achieved in the last two seasons, although that is not saying much. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: Canucks D Lukas Krajicek (ankle) was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Capitals. He came into the game with one goal and three assists in nine games.
Analysis: Krajicek recently returned from a minor foot injury and hopefully he is not turning into an injury-prone player. Krajicek is well on his way to breaking his career-high 16 points, which he has achieved in the last two seasons. That is not saying much. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues when healthy.
News: C Alexandre Burrows, D Alexander Edler and D Lukas Krajicek each picked up assists in Wednesday's game at Detroit. Burrows posted an even rating, while Edler was a plus-1 and Krajicek had a minus-1.
Analysis: Despite the point for each of the players, each is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this time. The Canucks will be back in action on Friday night in Washington against the Capitals.
News: Canucks D Lukas Krajicek (foot) returned to action Friday against the Kings. He had one assist in 18:01 of ice time and finished with an even-rating.
Analysis: Krajicek now has one goal and two assists on the season. He is well on his way to breaking his career-high 16 points, which he has achieved in the last two seasons. That is not saying much. Krajicek is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defender in the deepest of leagues.
News: Lukas Krajicek missed Monday's game against the Sharks due to a foot injury suffered over the weekend when he blocked a shot against the Oilers.
Analysis: Krajicek is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all deeper Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: C Ryan Kesler and D Lukas Krajicek each picked up an assist and a minus-1 rating in Saturday's game at Calgary.
Analysis: Krajicek is only worth a look in the deepest of leagues heading into Fantasy Week 2 (Oct. 8-14).
News: Brad Isbister and Byron Ritchie have signed contracts with the Vancouver Canucks, but the terms of the deal were undisclosed. They also re-signed Lukas Krajicek to a contract.
Analysis: Acquired from Florida as part of last summer's trade for Luongo, the 24-year-old Krajicek set career highs with three goals, 16 points and 78 games. He is a fringe Fantasy player only worth a look in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Lukas Krajicek (flu) was back in the lineup for Monday's game at Edmonton. He was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 17:18 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Krajicek back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Lukas Krajicek is battling the flu right now, but he is expected to play Monday at Edmonton according to TSN.ca.
Analysis: Krajicek is only worth using in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Lukas Krajicek, Trevor Linden (ENG) and Bryan Smolinski (SHG) each scored goals in Saturday's game against the Red Wings. Linden and Smolinski had a plus-1 rating, while Krajicek posted an impressive plus-4.
Analysis: Despite the solid game, Krajicek's Fantasy value is limited to larger leagues at this time.
News: Canucks D Lukas Krajicek returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing two games with a mild concussion and strained neck, but not to his usual spot on the left point of the second power play unit. C Brendan Morrison stayed on the blue line with the extra attacker, setting up LW Markus Naslund's first-period power play goal from the side of the net with a nice slap pass that drew Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom out of position. Krajicek did not record a point and finished with a minus-1 rating in the game.
Analysis: Krajicek is not a recommended Fantasy option in most formats at this time.
News: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Lukas Krajicek is ready to return from a concussion after missing two games.
Analysis: Krajicek, hammered by 6-foot-3, 228-pound Edmonton winger Zach Stortini on his first shift last Tuesday night, returned to practice Monday and is expected to play in Minnesota on Wednesday night.
News: Edmonton's Zack Stortini hit Vancouver defenseman Lukas Krajicek into the boards in the second minute of the first period on Tuesday, sending Krajicek out of the game. He was unable to return.
Analysis: Krajicek's return date is uncertain, but if he is diagnosed with a concussion, he will have to sit out at least seven days due to NHL rules.
News: LW Jan Bulis, LW Josh Green, C Ryan Kesler and D Lukas Krajicek scored in Tuesday's game at Montreal for the surging Canucks, who have won nine of 10 to move past Calgary into first place in the Northwest Division.
Analysis: Krajicek is only worth using as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy defenseman in larger leagues at this time.
News: LW Jan Bulis, LW Josh Green, C Ryan Kesler and D Lukas Krajicek scored in Tuesday's game at Montreal for the surging Canucks, who have won nine of 10 to move past Calgary into first place in the Northwest Division.
Analysis: Despite the goal, Bulis is only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Lukas Krajicek and Willie Mitchell posted assists and plus-2 ratings in Sunday's game at Colorado.
Analysis: The defensive duo are solid No. 5 or 6 Fantasy defensemen in most leagues, especially those which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: Former first-round pick Lukas Krajicek was traded to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday along with goaltender Roberto Luongo and a sixth-round pick in the 2006 NHL entry draft for forward Todd Bertuzzi, goaltender Alex Auld and defenseman Bryan Allen.
Analysis: Krajicek could use a change of scenery, as he never seemed to live up to expectations in Florida. Perhaps a system change will help him realize his untapped potential.
News: Lukas Krajicek missed Wednesday's game against Philadelphia due to an illness.
Analysis: Krajicek is considered day to day. When healthy, he has no Fantasy appeal.
News: Krajicek has posted just two goals and 13 assists with a minus-1 rating through 55 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Krajicek is a little used Fantasy defenseman and he should not be on the radar screen of many owners with this type of production.
News: Lukas Krajicek had only one shot on goal in 20 minutes of ice time against Washington Tuesday.
Analysis: Krajicek did register a plus-3 however. He is an excellent young defensive prospect, but his value might be limited to only larger leagues at this point.
News: Lukas Krajicek will likely begin the season in the AHL unless the team elects to place Alexander Karpovtsev (knee) on injured reserve to begin the season.
Analysis: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports the move is unlikely, so expect Krajicek to head out.
News: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel notes that Lukas Krajicek was reassigned to San Antonio of the AHL Tuesday.
Analysis: Krajicek will be a useful Fantasy defenseman in future seasons, but has little value this season.
News: As expected, Lukas Krajicek was a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game at Buffalo with the return of Branislav Mezei (eye).
Analysis: Krajicek is a solid prospect for the Panthers, but it is unlikely he will see any regular ice time unless another injury befalls one of the veterans.
News: Lucas Krajicek might be a regular healthy scratch or could even be returned to the minors once Branislav Mezei (eye) is ready to return.
Analysis: Mezei might be back as early as Wednesday, so monitor Krajicek's playing time and set your lineup accordingly.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Lukas Krajicek was promoted by Florida from San Antonio of the AHL Monday.
Analysis: Krajicek should be activated in larger leagues once again.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Lukas Krajicek was sent down by the Panthers to San Antonio of the AHL Thursday. He will be recalled after the All-Star break.
Analysis: Krajicek and Jay Bouwmeester represent the next decade at the blue line for the Panthers. Expect him to have a decent second half when he returns.
News: Lucas Krajicek assisted on both of Florida's goals Saturday at Boston.
Analysis: Krajicek has four assists during his current three-game points streak.
News: Lukas Krajicek was recalled by Florida from San Antonio of the AHL Sunday.
Analysis: Krajicek will help replace Jay Bouwmeester (foot) on the blue line. He's a decent prospect and could be useful in larger leagues.
News: The Panthers recalled Lukas Krajicek from San Antonio of the AHL on Thursday, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Analysis: Krajicek isn't worth adding to a Fantasy roster except in keeper leagues.
