Panthers' Weiss (Wrist) To Have Cast Removed Before May
News:Stephen Weiss (wrist) will have his cast removed in three weeks, the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss is out for the season with the injury, but is still active at the negotiation table. He's looking to re-sign with the Panthers but may have to settle for a discounted contract having played poorly over the 17 games he was healthy for this season.
News:Stephen Weiss is slated to undergo season-ending wrist surgery, according to Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss' season thus comes to an abrupt halt, with his injury also dashing the Panthers' chances to get something for him prior to the NHL trade deadline. He finishes up with a disappointing four points and minus-13 rating in 17 games. Weiss is in the last year of his deal with the Panthers and on track to become a free agent this offseason.
News:Stephen Weiss, who missed Tuesday's game after attending his grandmother's funeral, will return to the Panthers' lineup Thursday against the Sabres, the South Florida Sun Sentinel's Harvey Fialkov reports.
Analysis: On the ice, the center has struggled some this season, scoring just one goal and three assists in 14 games, which led to him being benched for much of the third period of this past Sunday's game against the Bruins. He's also a minus-11 to date, after recording a plus-5 rating last season.
News:Stephen Weiss, who flew to Toronto on Monday after his grandmother passed away, will not play Tuesday against the Penguins, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Our condolences to Stephen Weiss and his family. With Weiss unavailable for Tuesday's game, the Panthers have recalled fellow forward Scott Timmins.
News:Stephen Weiss scored his first goal in his sixth game of the season in Thursday's shootout win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: A 20-goal scorer in four straight seasons, he'd managed just two assists and a minus-5 in the first five games of the year. Stephen Weiss doesn't seem likely to continue that streak of 20-goal seasons in this shortened year.
News:Stephen Weiss, who has only played three games thus far due to a groin injury, will return as expected for Sunday's game against the Sabres, according to Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss is expected to skate with Tomas Fleischmann and Kris Versteeg on the top line. Weiss is a middling fantasy option, but the Panthers are lacking punch lately with just 16 goals in seven games, so his return will certainly be welcomed. On a day with just four NHL games, perhaps a guy who's put up 20-plus goals for three straight seasons can help you.
News: Head coach Kevin Dineen expects Stephen Weiss (groin) to return to action Sunday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Dineen's comments rule out a long-term injury for Stephen Weiss, but they also indicate he will miss his fourth straight game Thursday night. Barring any setbacks, expect to see Weiss back on the ice Sunday.
Panthers' Weiss (Groin) Skips Wednesday's Practice
News:Stephen Weiss (groin) didn't practice Wednesday and seems likely to miss Thursday's game against Winnipeg, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss has been making progress of late, but it still looks like he might not be available until the Panthers embark on their four-game road trip, beginning Sunday in Buffalo. He's missed the Panthers' last three contests.
News:Stephen Weiss (groin) was not on the ice for practice Monday, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: At this point, Stephen Weiss appears to be questionable to play Tuesday against the Lightning. The ailment has kept Weiss from suiting up for the Panthers' last two contests.
News:Stephen Weiss (lower body) will not play in Saturday's game against Philadelphia, the Miami Herald's George Richards reports.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss remains day-to-day and could perhaps return for Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay.
News:Stephen Weiss is dealing with a lower body injury and will not play in Thursday's game against Ottawa, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: News of the injury came out less than half an hour before the opening face-off, and it's still unclear how serious of an issue this is. Consider Stephen Weiss day-to-day until more information is available.
Florida's Weiss Ends Regular Season With 20 Scores
News:Stephen Weiss netted his 20th goal of 2011-2012 Saturday night in a 4-1 win over the visiting Hurricanes.
Analysis: The lifelong Panther had one of his most successful regular seasons from a points perspective in 2011-2012, while also reaching new heights in penalty minutes. Expect Florida to rely heavily on Stephen Weiss, the leader in ice time among Panthers forwards, in their upcoming playoff bid.
News:Stephen Weiss enters Saturday's game against the Hurricanes with 31 points (11 G, 20 A) in 48 career games against the Canes.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss has gone cold recently with only one point over his last six games. Weiss has the ability to score in bunches and could see his name all over the stat sheet Saturday playing against a familiar foe.
News:Stephen Weiss enters Thursday's game against the Wild looking to get a new point scoring streak going after seeing his season-high six game streak come to an end on Tuesday. Weiss has five assists in seven career games against the Wild.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss remains one of the more productive Panthers and currently sits second on the team in points with 55 (19 G, 36 A) on the season. Consider Tuesday's game as merely a bump in the road for the veteran Panther.
News:Stephen Weiss notched an assist in Wednesday's loss to Carolina, extending his points streak to four games.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss has a point in each of the last four games, two of which are goals. He probably won't challenge the 60 points he put up two seasons ago and his numbers this season are slightly skewed, as nine points came over a three-game span. He's providing good assist numbers, but expecting a point per game from Weiss is a bit too much.
News:Stephen Weiss scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Bruins. The goal snapped a seven-game goalless streak.
Analysis: The veteran Panther is having a fine season and has now hit the 50 point mark for the third time in his career. Continue to start Stephen Weiss with confidence over the home stretch.
News:Stephen Weiss enters Sunday's game against the Senators scoreless over his last two contests.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss is having a fine season and the two-game scoreless streak should be seen as merely a bump in the road. Continue to start Weiss with confidence.
News:Stephen Weiss scored his third goal in two games, grabbing one of the Panthers' five in Tuesday's win over Toronto.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss should go scoreless for almost a month more often, as the playmaking pivot has three goals in the last two games after a long drought. Weiss can give you secondary scoring, but his numbers are bit deceiving on the season with nine of his 46 points coming over a four-game span in November.
News:Stephen Weiss lit the lamp twice, including picking up the game-winner, and added an assist as well against Montreal on Sunday.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss now has 15 goals and 45 points in 59 games, and is a plus-7 as well. Florida doesn't have a lot of notable offensive contributors, but Weiss is one of them.
News:Stephen Weiss is expected to pass Radek Dvorak for the most games played in Panther franchise history when the Panthers take on the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss also enters the game with three points over his last five and with four assists in six career games played against the Wild. Weiss has had his share of struggles lately, but remains a decent fantasy option.
News:Stephen Weiss enters Wednesday's game against the Capitals with more points against the Caps than any other team in the NHL. Weiss has 39 career points (13 G, 26 A) in 44 games.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss remains on pace for a career year and should pick up where he left off with a rested Panther club. On the season, Weiss has 12 goals and 25 assists in 46 games played.
News:Stephen Weiss scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche. The game marked the 600th of his NHL career, all with the Florida Panthers.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss now has points in back-to-back games after going scoreless over the previous four. Weiss should see his production get back on track as the Panthers work their way back to full strength. Weiss is on pace for a career year and remains a solid fantasy option.
News:Stephen Weiss enters Monday's games against the Canucks having failed to score a goal over his last 12 games played. Weiss has tallied four assists over the stretch.
Analysis: The streak is a cause for concern, but can be attributed to the wrath of injuries the Panthers have had to deal with from the forward position. Now that the team is beginning to get healthy, Stephen Weiss should return to scoring at a decent clip. On the season, Weiss has 11 goals and 22 assists over 39 games.
News:Stephen Weiss enters Saturday's game against the Canadiens one assist shy of tying Olli Jokinen's franchise record for assists with 231.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss is on pace for a career year and should continue to remain a fixture in your lineup on a nightly basis. Weiss logged 15:57 of ice time against the Rangers on Friday after missing the previous two games due to injury.
News:Stephen Weiss, who has missed the last two games with an upper body injury, will return to action Friday against the Rangers, according to Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Analysis: The Panthers still have a slew of injured forwards out, but they'll certainly welcome back Stephen Weiss to the top line, where he's put up a very nice 32 points in 35 games this season.
News:Stephen Weiss (upper body) will be a game-time decision Friday night, according to the Panthers' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss took part in the morning skate, but a final decision will not be made on his status until after pregame warmups. Be sure to pay close attention to Weiss' status around game time if you plan on including him in Friday's lineup.
News:Stephen Weiss (upper body) took part in Thursday's practice, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss wore a non-contact jersey Thursday, but he was able to take the ice for the first time in a week. Given that he won't take contact before Friday's game against the Rangers, it remains to be seen if he will return to the lineup for that contest.
News:Stephen Weiss (upper body) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs, according to the Panthers' official Twitter page.
Analysis: The Panthers have not provided an injury update on Stephen Weiss, but he did not take part in Tuesday's morning skate and will miss his second straight game. With Weiss putting up a plus-18 rating and 30 PIM in addition to the 32 points he has totaled, fantasy owners will be hoping for a quick return.
News:Stephen Weiss left Thursday's game against Ottawa in the first period with an upper-body injury. He did not return, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss has already been ruled out for Friday's contest by coach Kevin Dineen, so we're assuming there's some severity to his injury that could keep him out into next week, at least based on Dineen's initial tone. Perhaps the only bright side here is the timing, as the Panthers are off until Tuesday following Friday's contest.
News:Stephen Weiss assisted on one of Florida's two goals in Tuesday's shootout loss to New Jersey, giving him an assist in each of the last two games.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss remains one of the league's top playmakers and has already cracked 30 points on the season, thanks to his play with linemates Kris Versteeg and Tomas Fleischmann. Expect Weiss's name to end up the scoresheet often, as he found some real offensive consistency this season.
News:Stephen Weiss enters Thursday's game against the Bruins having tallied three points in back-to-back games and in five of his last 11.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss now leads the Panthers with 29 points (11 G, 18 A) on the season and has moved into a tie with Kris Versteeg with seven multi-point games for the Panthers.
News:Stephen Weiss lit the lamp twice and added an assist Monday against the Capitals.
Analysis: There has been a lot of turnover around Stephen Weiss on Florida's roster, but if it has had any impact on him it has been positive. He has 29 points and is a plus-15 so far this season.
Panthers' Weiss Enjoys Playing Against The Capitals
News:Stephen Weiss enters Monday's game against the Capitals with more points against them than any other NHL team. In 43 career games against the Caps, Weiss has added 11 goals and 25 assists.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss has tallied 14 points over his last 10 games and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Expect his career best pace to continue for the foreseeable future.
News:Stephen Weiss registered a power-play goal plus two assists in Florida's win over San Jose on Saturday night.
Analysis: A peek at his game log tells you what you need to know: He's got 14 points in his last 10 games, and is producing points at a season-long pace we've never seen from him before. He's benefiting from a favorable line pairing that should continue for the foreseeable future.
News:Stephen Weiss enters Wednesday's game against the Rangers having tallied three, three-point games, over his last four.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss' 21 points puts him second on the Panthers and tied for 13th in the NHL. The Weiss-centered top line has accounted for 66 of the team's 161 points on the season.
News:Stephen Weiss grabbed a goal and two assists in Monday's win over New Jersey, giving him nine points in the last four games.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss has been a streaky player throughout his career, but this recent outburst has been rewarding owners that showed confidence in Weiss. The chemistry with linemates Thomas Fleischmann and Kris Versteeg is undeniable and Weiss boasts 21 points in 20 contests on the season. Weiss' goal Monday was a shorthanded tally that tied the game late in the third period.
News:Stephen Weiss enters Saturday night's game against the Penguins two points away from 350 for his career.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss, who is currently fourth on the team in scoring with six goals and nine assists, will look to rebound against the Penguins on Saturday after getting blanked by the Blues in their last outing Thursday.
News:Stephen Weiss factored in all of the Panthers' scoring on Saturday night. He potted a power-play goal and added two assists, one of which came with the man advantage, in a 3-2 win over the Penguins.
Analysis: He entered the game just two points from the magical 350 for his career and certainly put that milestone away quickly. He has six points in his last three games and his line with Tomas Fleischmann and Kris Versteeg has been one of the best in the NHL this season. He's a great play right now.
News:Stephen Weiss scored a goal and added two assists in Tuesday night's win over the Stars. The game marked his 574th for the Panthers, moving him into second place on the franchise list.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss and his linemates enjoyed an eight-point night in the Panthers' route of the Stars. In 17 games played this season, the two-way center has six goals and nine assists.
News:Stephen Weiss was ejected for arguing a call in Sunday's loss to the Flyers, NHL.com reports.
Analysis: It had been a frustrating game for Stephen Weiss, who failed to register a point and had just one shot on goal despite getting over five minutes in power play time. "I think our composure overall was not great tonight and that was a pretty good example of it, to lose our top forward for the last 10 minutes of the game," Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said. "Without him in the lineup, that's a pretty big hole."
News:Stephen Weiss potted his fifth goal of the season in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss is off to a fantastic start anchoring the first line for the Panthers. Weiss, who has 11 points in 12 games played, is finally making the contribution the Panthers had hoped he would and should be on pace for an 80-point season assuming the good times keep on rolling.
News:Stephen Weiss enters the Panthers' game on Saturday against the Sabres with four goals and five assists on the season.
Analysis: After having a down year in 2010-11, Stephen Weiss is off to an impressive start having clicked with fellow linemates Kris Versteeg and Tomas Fleischmann while anchoring the Panthers' top line.
News:Stephen Weiss potted two goals and added another two assists in Monday's 7-4 win over Tampa Bay with three power-play points.
Analysis:Stephen Weiss and linemate Kris Versteeg combined for eight points as the Panthers' power play exploded. Weiss had two points entering Monday's contest and has had streaks like this in his career, so proceed with caution, as the points may come with stretches of invisibility.
News:Stephen Weiss (groin) returned to practice Monday, Harvey Filakov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: This confirms earlier reports that suggested his injury was a minor one. Stephen Weiss should be ready to roll for the season opener later this week.
News:Stephen Weiss (groin) has been held off the ice for the past five days as he works to recover from what is being called a minor groin injury,
George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: There is an expectation that Stephen Weiss will be ready to start the season and is being held out as a precaution. Weiss, who had 49 points this past season (21 G, 28 A), is expected to see an increase in production this season as a result of all the moves the Panthers made in the offseason.
News: Weiss (groin) surprisingly returned to action Saturday against Washington after earlier suggestions he had been shut down for the season.
Analysis: He played more than 19 minutes and while he didn't get a shot on net, he was dominant in the face-off circle, winning 15 of 19 draws.
News: Weiss (groin) will not play the remainder of the season, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: It initially looked as though Weiss would be able to go Friday and Saturday, but the Panthers will shut him down as their playoff hopes are long gone. Weiss will finish 2010-11 with 21 goals and 28 assists through 75 games.
News: Weiss (groin) practiced Thursday and is likely to play against Tampa Bay on Friday, South Florida Sun-Sentinel writer Harvey Fialkov reports.
Analysis: His owners would ideally be able to double check come Friday, but it's looking like Weiss will be available if you need him.
News: Coach Pete DeBoer said that Weiss (groin) has only an "outside" chance of playing in the team's finale against Washington over the weekend, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: That would seem to effectively rule Weiss out for Wednesday's game against the Caps and Friday's game against the Lightning.
News: Weiss (groin) did not skate Tuesday, the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: His playing status for Wednesday's game against the Capitals has yet to be determined. But if you're in a fantasy championship for a league that runs the entire length of the NHL schedule, we suggest staying away from injured players like Weiss.
News: Weiss (groin) could return before the end of the regular season, the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Weiss did not skate Monday, so whether he's able to return by Saturday's season finale against the Caps remains to be seen.
News: Weiss missed Saturday's game because of a groin injury, reports the Associated Press.
Analysis: There's no word on the severity but the Panthers only have two games left. It remains to be seen if Weiss will return for Wednesday's tilt with the Caps.
News: Weiss will not play Saturday, the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: He battled a leg injury last week, so it's possible that he's experienced a setback. No word yet as to why he's sitting, but Jack Skille will suit up in his place.
News: Weiss returned to the ice from a leg injury Friday night.
Analysis: Weiss, the main source of Florida offense, did not record a point, but finished with a shot on goal on the evening. He skated 18:21 in his return.
News: Weiss (leg) is doubtful for Friday night's game in Buffalo, according to The Buffalo News.
Analysis: Weiss will likely miss his third straight game, and with Florida's playoff hopes long gone, his absence has a much larger impact in fantasy leagues, especially for owners who have Weiss locked into their lineup all week.
News: Weiss missed Wednesday's game against the Blackhawks with a leg injury.
Analysis: Weiss, the team's leading scorer, has left an already stagnant Florida offense in disarray as the team has been unable to record a point during his two-game absence. Weiss may be able to return Friday against the Sabres.
News: Weiss has a leg injury and will not play Tuesday against the Rangers, Panthers television announcer Steve Goldstein reports.
Analysis: No word yet on how he suffered the injury or how long it will keep him out, so we'll mark him as day-to-day until more information becomes available. Florida plays again Wednesday against the Blackhawks.
News: Weiss scored a power-play goal and added a regular-strength assist in an OT loss to the Thrashers on Saturday.
Analysis: He only has three points in his last seven games and 10 in his last 21. He's a difficult activation right now -- he doesn't exactly have high-end linemates and he can't carry this team on his own. You may need to sit him if you have a better option.
News: Weiss scored the lone Florida goal in the Panthers' 2-1 defeat against the Hurricanes on Tuesday.
Analysis: The tally was Weiss' 17th of the season. Weiss, once at the center of trade rumors, remains one of the few decently reliable offensive fantasy options on the Panthers' roster.
News: Weiss was ejected after just 4:54 on the ice in Monday's loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: For those in leagues that reward penalty minutes, Weiss racked up 15 of them with an elbow to the head of Radek Martinek that sent him to the showers early. Losing Weiss certainly didn't help the Panthers' offense Monday, as they mustered just one goal on 21 shots against Al Montoya and company.
News: Weiss was able to play Tuesday despite sitting out of practice last Saturday because of an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Weiss delivered an assist in what ended up as a 2-1 loss to the Blues. Offense is limited in South Florida, but if you had to pick one Panther to bolster your gang of forwards for fantasy purposes, let it be Weiss.
News: Weiss sat out practice Saturday with an undisclosed injury, the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Weiss will be reevaluated Monday. For now, consider Weiss questionable for Tuesday's game against the Blues. Be sure to check back prior to game time.
Florida's Weiss Nets 15th Of Year In Loss Wednesday
News: Weiss scored Florida's second goal of the game in a 3-2 loss to Montreal on Wednesday.
Analysis: It was his 15th goal of the year and second in as many games. After a five-game pointless streak, Weiss seems to have found his scoring touch again, which can only help the Panthers' efforts if they decide to trade him away at the deadline.
News: Weiss had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's loss to Toronto.
Analysis: Weiss failed to record a point in his previous five games prior to Tuesday. There's a ton of interest in Weiss around the league and there's a decent chance he may be traded before the trade deadline.
News: Weiss picked up an assist on both goals the Panthers scored Monday against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Weiss has eight points in his last five games, and is one of the best fantasy options you'll find on the Panthers.
News: Weiss' two assists Saturday night give him six points in his last four games.
Analysis: Since Dec. 7, he has 20 points in 18 games and is as warm as they come. You have to have him active -- he's probably going to establish a brand-new best in points this season.
News: Weiss had three assists in Tuesday's win over Washington.
Analysis: After struggling much of the early part of his career, Weiss is now in the midst of his third consecutive productive season. He's up to 29 points in 40 games on the season.
News: Weiss had a goal and an assist for the Panthers in their 4-3 victory over Buffalo on Thursday.
Analysis: That's back to back games, and three out of four, now that Weiss has scored for the Panthers. Florida needs Weiss to become that 30 goal scores they had predicted him to be as this team is devoid of offense. This could be a sign of good things to come.
News: Weiss scored short-handed and added an assist Friday, helping the Panthers down the Sabres by a score of 6-2.
Analysis: Weiss did not skate Thursday because of an upper-body injury, but evidently it wasn't enough to slow him down come Friday. It's safe to assume the Panthers are not the first team that comes to mind in fantasy hockey, but Weiss is someone to consider now that he's put up seven points (3 G, 4 A) in the past five games.
News: Weiss did not skate Thursday as a result of an upper-body injury, but is expected to play Friday against the Sabres, the Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Weiss has missed some time this season due to a nagging ankle injury, but this latest problem to creep up appears unrelated. Coach Pete DeBoer doesn't believe it to be serious and Weiss should be on the ice Friday night.
News: Weiss scored twice, including the overtime winner Tuesday against Colorado.
Analysis: Weiss snapped a seven-game goal drought, over which span he had just one assist. He's as streaky as they come and with just 13 points on the season, he can't be relied upon for consistent production. He has talent and the ability to produce, but he's just not consistent enough for the Panthers.
Weiss' Shootout Goal Propels Panthers Past Lightning
News: Weiss scored the only goal of the shootout Saturday night as the Panthers defeated the Lightning 4-3.
Analysis: The shootout lasted four rounds as neither team could beat the opposing netminder until Weiss' backhand shot got past Dan Ellis from 19 feet. "I didn't know what I wanted to do until I got down there," Weiss said. "I tried to deke him and slide it...Tomas (Vokoun) made some big saves to hold them for a big win." The score was Weiss' fifth goal and 10th point this season.
News: Weiss was a minus-2 in his 500th career game and saw his team lose 3-1 to the visiting Bruins on Wednesday.
Analysis: Weiss has been a 60-point guy for the Panthers the past two seasons with 47 assists one year and 28 goals the next. He is a versatile player who is good in all zones, but he plays in Florida and that isn't the best place to be for fantasy purposes.
News: Weiss was on the ice for 21:13 in Monday's 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Weiss, whose status for Monday's contest was uncertain after he tweaked his ankle over the weekend, took two shots on goal, won nine face-offs, and finished plus-1 on the evening. His ankle doesn't seem to be a concern going forward.
News: Weiss (ankle) will dress for Monday night's game against the Penguins, the team's official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: Weiss' status was initially a bit cloudy, but he reported no issues following Monday morning's skate and will be on the ice for the game against Pittsburgh.
News: Weiss (ankle) is considered doubtful for Monday night's game against the Penguins, the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Assistant GM Mike Santos doesn't believe Weiss' injury is too serious and there's still a chance he could dress for Monday's game after being re-evaluated following the morning skate. It's worth noting that an ankle injury kept Weiss off the ice earlier this month.
News: Weiss left with an ankle injury in the second period of Saturday's eventual 4-1 win over the Islanders, the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Weiss, whose ankle has been an issue in November, saved his fantasy owners by potting a goal and adding an assist before departing. We expect that he will be reevaluated in the coming days.
News: Weiss had two goals and an assist in Florida's 7-4 win over Carolina on Friday.
Analysis: He also fired nine shots on goal and was a plus-3 on the night, a nice fantasy line to be sure. That being said, Weiss does not have much fantasy value on a very weak Florida squad.
News: Weiss (ankle) skated for 19:01 in Wednesday night's 4-3 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Weiss finished with a plus-1 rating and took five shots on goal as the Panthers put up a season-high 55 shots on the night. He should be fine going forward.
News: Weiss (ankle) is considered probable for Wednesday night's game against Atlanta, the Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Weiss had a boot removed from his ankle Monday after twisting it playing soccer over the weekend. The center also underwent oral surgery early in the week after taking a puck to the mouth in late October. He wore an orange non-contact jersey Tuesday, but coach Pete DeBoer believes that Weiss will be able to play against the Thrashers.
News: Weiss (ankle) should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game after undergoing oral surgery Monday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Weiss had his ankle boot removed Monday after rolling it while playing soccer last weekend. Between the ankle issues and the oral surgery, there's a good chance Weiss may not see any ice time Wednesday night.
News: Weiss (ankle) practiced Tuesday but did not participate in contact drills, according to the Panthers' official Twitter page.
Analysis: Weiss' ankle injury is not considered serious, so hopefully he will be able to return for Wednesday's game against the Thrashers after missing Saturday's game.
News: Weiss is unlikely to play Saturday after injuring his ankle while playing soccer, reports Arpon Basu of NHL.com.
Analysis: The "soccer game" took place in a hallway, making it one of Weiss' worst decisions of the day. Don't expect the team to come down on him though, as coach Pete DeBoer responded to questions regarding the incident by saying, "You can't bubble wrap these guys." Luckily, it appears the injury is minor in nature. Consider him day-to-day.
News: Weiss scored the Panthers' only goal in a 4-1 loss to Dallas on Thursday night.
Analysis: It was Weiss' first goal and second point of the season. The score came on a deflection with 3:06 left in the game, ending Dallas' Kari Lehtonen's shutout bid.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored and assisted in Monday's 3-2 OT loss to the Predators.
Analysis: Weiss is four points behind his career high of 61 points and has had a great scoring season with 27 goals. While 60-65 points might be his ceiling with the Panthers, Weiss remains worth using in 12-team leagues as a low-end starting Fantasy forward.
News: In Saturday's shootout loss to the Bruins, Panthers C Stephen Weiss went end-to-end on his 21st goal of the season, which set a new career high. After crossing the Boston blue line, he got by defenseman Zdeno Chara by slipping the puck between his legs, then beat Rask with a backhand-to-forehand deke. "I just had good speed and I wanted to go as far as I could," Weiss said. "I wanted to try to challenge the D-man and I was able to sneak through and put it in."
Analysis: Weiss, who has been one of the few offensive bright spots for the goal-challenged Panthers this season, now has 48 points in 59 games and has his career high of 61 points in his sights. He should get line mate Nathan Horton back after the break, and is worth using in more than the 30 percent of leagues he's currently starting in.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Panthers' awful offense could use some help, so getting Stephen Weiss back sure can't hurt. Weiss, who missed Saturday's game against the Thrashers because of a nagging lower-body injury, was back at practice on Monday and in the lineup Tuesday against the Hurricanes. Coach Pete DeBoer thinks Weiss' offensive struggles are related to his injury and that the upcoming Olympic break will be a big help. "He needs to get back 100 percent healthy," DeBoer said. "These two weeks are coming just at the right time for him."
Analysis: Weiss however, says he would rather keep playing through the break although he has just one goal in his past 11 games. "This hasn't just crept up," DeBoer said, "and we're seeing the effects of that in his stats. He's not 100 percent." Said Weiss: "It will be nice to be able to heal and get better, but I want to keep playing. I don't like too much time off, but it will be good to take care of these bumps and bruises before the final push." It is also going to help Weiss that Nathan Horton is also due back after the break from his injury. Getting two of their top scorers healthy will be key for the Panthers down the stretch. Weiss is a tough play in Fantasy while he struggles, but he does have the potential to be a viable flier when at 100 percent.
News: Florida C Stephen Weiss returned to the ice despite a nagging lower-body injury on Tuesday at Carolina. Weiss assisted on Florida's lone goal in the second period by Cory Stillman. It was his 27th assist on the year. He finished the game with just the one point.
Analysis: Weiss now has 47 points on the season for the Panthers. Realize that he could miss some time going forward as this lower-body injury is a nagging one. Still, Weiss is very good and deserves to be active in most leagues the majority of the time.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss (lower body) practiced on Monday with top-line teammates David Booth and Cory Stillman.
Analysis: This injury is of the nagging one, so you have to expect Weiss to miss a game now again. Weiss has 46 points in 61 games and although his numbers have taken a bit of a hit since Nathan Horton went down, he's still worth using in deeper leagues a low-end starting Fantasy forward. He should be fine for Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 8-14).
News:The Sports Xchange reports Panthers center Stephen Weiss missed his second game since Jan. 18 on Saturday against the Thrashers with what coach Pete DeBoer called a nagging lower-body injury. Weiss is on the road trip and could return Tuesday against the Hurricanes in Raleigh. Nick Tarnasky replaced Weiss in the lineup and Steve Reinprecht moved up to the top line.
Analysis: Weiss hasn't been playing very good hockey since January, so perhaps the injury is a big problem. It hasn't helped Weiss that he lost linemate Nathan Horton to injury as well. Weiss is a risky start for Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 8-14).
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored his team's only goal during a 4-1 loss to the Capitals on Friday. Florida tied it at 4:22 of the second period when Weiss scored his team-high 20th goal of the season off a pass from Cory Stillman. It was his first score in seven games.
Analysis: One more goal and Weiss sets a new career high. He had 20 goals in 2006-07. Weiss hasn't had a great January with seven points in 12 games, but he has been playing better as of late with all seven points in his last nine games. There is hope Weiss is ready to go on a roll again in February. Weiss is a decent No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News:Stephen Weiss, the Panthers' leading goal scorer, returned to the lineup on Wednesday against the Devils after missing one game with a lower body injury. He had no points in 18:10 of ice time and finished at minus-1.
Analysis: The Panthers had believed Weiss would have played Monday, but they gave him a few extra days to rest just to out this injury to bed. It is not considered a lingering issue and not a big reason why Weiss has been in a rut lately. He is going to get plenty of scoring chances centering the top line, but perhaps Weiss is a low-end Fantasy start until he gets back on track.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss (lower body) could not play in Monday's game vs. Atlanta. He is day to day with the injury.
Analysis: Weiss' injury is reported to be of the nagging variety, so hopefully he won't miss much time. The Panthers play again on Wednesday, so Weiss might return for that game at the Devils. When healthy, Weiss can be a solid starting option in the majority of Fantasy leagues.
News: WQAM reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss (lower body) will not play in Monday's game vs. Atlanta.
Analysis: Weiss' injury is reported to be of the nagging variety, so hopefully he won't miss much time. The Panthers play again on Wednesday, so Weiss might return for that game at the Devils. However, he's clearly a very risky start in Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 18-24), so use him at your peril. When healthy, Weiss can be a solid starting option in the majority of Fantasy leagues.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss left Saturday's win over the Lightning with a nagging lower-body injury. Coach Pete DeBoer said he expected Weiss would be OK on Monday for a game vs. Atlanta.
Analysis: Weiss has been a little up and down lately, and this injury might be to blame. Hopefully he can heal up on Sunday and be OK for Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 18-24), but unless we get an update about his status on Sunday he will be a slightly risky start for the scoring period. DeBoer seems to think he'll be OK, though.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at minus-3 on Wednesday against the Capitals. Weiss' slap shot from the blue line went through Michal Neuvirth's pads to give the Panthers a 3-1 lead at 4:04 in the second. It was his 19th goal and first score in eight games.
Analysis: Weiss really hit the skids over the last few weeks after being such a big-time scoring threat in December. Hopefully, Wednesday's game will snap him out of his funk and Weiss can get back to work. He has done well as the Panthers' top-line center since last season and is starting to look like a high-end first-round pick. Weiss has emerged as a decent Fantasy option.
News:Stephen Weiss, who leads the Panthers with 18 goals, failed to score for a sixth straight game on Thursday against the Canadiens. Weiss has only one assist in that span and is also minus-4.
Analysis: We hate to see Weiss struggle after he became such a solid Fantasy option in November and December. The Panthers have no plans to take him off the top line. They just hope he can work through his problems. Weiss is a risky Fantasy start until he gets back on track.
News:Nathan Horton, Stephen Weiss and Michael Frolik scored power-play goals to lead the Florida Panthers past the punchless Flyers 4-1 Monday night. Weiss had three assists, Frolik had two assists, and Tomas Vokoun stopped 30 shots for the Panthers.
Analysis: Weiss is on an incredible seven-game points streak and has 13 points over that span with five goals and eight assists. He's got 37 points on the year and deserves to be starting in just about all Fantasy leagues.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored in a third straight game Wednesday as Florida edged the Thrashers. Weiss now has seven points in his last four games.
Analysis: Weiss has been better than a point-per-game guy since mid-November and should clearly be starting in more than 65 percent of leagues right now.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 on Monday against the Islanders. Weiss capitalized when rookie John Tavares mishandled a neutral zone puck and scored only 13 seconds into the third period. He has 15 goals on the season and seven scores in eight December games.
Analysis: Weiss now has 23 points in his last 20 games. He has been outstanding since centering a line with Nathan Horton and Michael Frolik. The Panthers have found their best scoring combo and Weiss is cashing in big time. You might as well start him while he is on a roll. Don't forget that Weiss used to be a high-end first-round draft pick, so perhaps he is finally reaching his full potential.
News:Stephen Weiss powered the Florida Panthers to a win that snapped a five-game skid on Wednesday night. He didn't have to do it all by himself, though. Weiss recorded his second NHL hat trick and scored in the shootout to lift the Panthers to a 6-5 victory over the Colorado Avalanche and former teammate Craig Anderson. "It was nice to score. [Anderson] is not an easy guy to score on so, yes, you have to be happy about that but it was more important for us to get the two points," Weiss said. Weiss opened the scoring with a power-play goal with 3:55 remaining in the opening period. With Marek Svatos in the penalty box for tripping, Weiss tipped in the puck. With 1:14 left in the first, he put in a rebound with a wrist shot to make it 2-0. Weiss scored his third of the night -- a wrist shot at 8:16 in the second that made it 3-1.
Analysis: Weiss' first hat trick came on Jan. 13, 2007, in Florida's 7-3 win over Washington. After his third goal Wednesday, play was delayed as caps were cleared from the ice. Weiss has been playing well since November. He has seven goals and 16 points in his last 15 games. He has done very well since Nathan Horton and Michael Frolik was moved to his line. People forget that Weiss was the fourth overall pick in 2001 since he hasn't been an outstanding offensive star. But he has kind of progressed for the better since Peter DeBoer arrived last season and Weiss is beginning to climb the Fantasy rankings.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 during Monday's game against the Thrashers. Weiss scored his eighth goal at the 4:21 mark of the first period before Ilya Kovalchuk added his 15th goal to make it 2-1. Weiss has four goals and eight assists in his last 10 games.
Analysis: Weiss was pretty much mired in a scoring funk until mid-November. Since then, he has been one of the Panthers' most productive players. The former first-round pick is coming off his finest season as a NHLer and is looking to eclipse 60 points again. If he maintains his current pace, he will definitely get there. Consider adding Weiss in larger Fantasy formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Panthers C Stephen Weiss has tallied a point in four of his last five games and got the first assist on Saturday's game-winner against the Rangers as well as the assist on Friday's winner against the Red Wings. Weiss has three goals and four assists in his streak.
Analysis: Weiss is quietly up to 14 points and seven goals in 21 games. He didn't have an ideal start to the season, but now that Florida is winning, Weiss is getting on track. He has 10 points and five goals in 10 Florida wins this season. Weiss is worth starting in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss, who had three points in his last 10 games, scored and assisted in Saturday's shootout win over the Islanders.
Analysis: Weiss continues to disappoint with just nine points in 17 games this season, and is ony worth starting in super-deep leagues for the time being.
News: Florida C Stephen Weiss tallied his fourth goal of the season on Saturday in a 4-0 win over the Blues. His goal came 17:24 into the first period on a wrist shot, his fourth goal of the season.
Analysis: Weiss has four goals and two assists so far this season, which isn't exactly making Fantasy owners too excited. He remains just a No. 5 or 6 Fantasy option until he can start putting up points on a more consistent basis.
News: Florida C Stephen Weiss scored a power play goal in the 2nd period on Friday in a 4-2 win over the Flyers. Weiss tied the score at one at the time. Weiss recorded an assist later in the 2nd period on Nathan Horton's goal. That goal tied the score at two apiece.
Analysis: Weiss now has four points on the season. Friday was his first multi-point effort of the year and he now has points in three straight games after being shut out the first three. Weiss remains a decent No. 5 or No. 6 forward best left for deeper leagues. Hopefully he can remain hot.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss shrugged off the flu and a groin injury to play in Friday's season-opening win over the Blackhawks in Helsinki. Weiss played 18:02 and finished with an even rating.
Analysis: Weiss didn't get too involved in the action on Friday and only managed two shots on goal. He probably wasn't 100 percent, so don't let this performance affect your perception of him. He remains a decent No. 5 or No. 6 forward best left for deeper leagues.
News: The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that Panthers D Keith Ballard, D Jordan Leopold, D Bryan Allen and C Stephen Weiss will all play in Friday's game vs. Chicago in Helsinki.
Analysis: Weiss is the top center in Florida, but last season was his first with more than 50 points (61). Consider Weiss a nice No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward, but he clearly has much more value in leagues that reward heavily for assists and plus-minus rating. Ballard is worth using in deeper leagues as a low-end starting Fantasy defenseman, while Leopold and Allen have minimal value.
News: ESPN reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss missed Wednesday's win over Finnish league club Jokerit with a groin injury. Coach Peter DeBoer said Weiss, who is also dealing with the fly, would probably have played in the game if it was a regular season tilt.
Analysis: Weiss is the top center in Florida, but last season was his first with more than 50 points (61). Consider Weiss a nice No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward, but he clearly has much more value in leagues that reward heavily for assists and plus-minus rating. He's a bit of a risky start for Fantasy Week 1 (Oct. 1-11), but should be fine.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss picked up an assist in Tuesday's camp-opening win over the Senators. Weiss is recovering from offseason wrist surgery.
Analysis: After the arrival of head coach Peter DeBoer in 2008-09, Weiss became a reliable top-line center for Florida, while recording career highs in assists (47), points (61) and plus-minus (19). Consider Weiss a nice No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward, but he clearly has much more value in leagues that reward heavily for assists and plus-minus rating.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Panthers C Stephen Weiss had wrist surgery soon after the 2008-09 season ended, and says the surgery was a success and that he feels good. Weiss spent most of the summer in the weight room and looks about 10 pounds heavier. "I'm starting to enjoy that side of the game," he said about his intense training. "I'm getting older, starting to really see those results." He added that he had plenty of motivation after missing the playoffs again. "I'm really getting sick of these long summers," he said.
Analysis: Weiss was one of the players to benefit plenty from the arrival of head coach Peter DeBoer in 2008-09. Weiss became a reliable top-line center for Florida, while recording career highs in assists (47), points (61) and plus-minus (19). Weiss is locked up through the 2012-13 season, so he shouldn't be going anywhere. Consider Weiss a nice No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward, but he clearly has much more value in leagues that reward heavily for assists and plus-minus rating.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Panthers C Stephen Weiss said he had surgery on his wrist soon after the season and is close to 100 percent. "Everything feels good," he said. "I'm going to be ready to go (by training camp)."
Analysis: Weiss had his finest season as a pro in 2008-09, leading the Panthers with 47 assists and 61 points. He also had a career-high plus-18 rating. Weiss really took to the coaching of Peter DeBoer and has earned his coach's trust heading into 2009-10. Weiss is locked up through the 2012-13 season, so he shouldn't be going anywhere. Consider Weiss a nice No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward, but he clearly has much more value in leagues that reward heavily for assists and plus-minus rating.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored a goal and tallied an assist Saturday against the Stars. Weiss took a pass on the right side and beat Marty Turco to tie it at 2 with 59.5 seconds remaining in the second. It was his first goal in five games.
Analysis: While he might not be threatening as a 20-goal scorer, Weiss has become a solid center in his first season under Peter DeBoer. He has a career-high 42 assists and 55 points. He plays in all facets for Florida and has become an all-around threat. Weiss is still more of a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward and also have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored a shorthanded goal and added an assist in Thursday's win over the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Weiss had six points in his first two games of March, but then vanished the next six games with just two assists before coming through on Thursday. While he's still a pretty underwhelming Fantasy forward, he does have some value in deeper formats.
News: Florida C Stephen Weiss had a goal and two assists in a 6-2 win over the Capitals on Sunday. He increased his points total on the season to 45 with the three points.
Analysis: In his last seven games, Weiss has now tallied six points with two goals and four assists. He has a plus-14 rating on the season coming into Sunday and has been one of the Panthers' better contributors this season. However, he remains only a No. 5 or 6 Fantasy forward at this point.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 during Tuesday's game against the Devils. Weiss opened the scoring at 4:18 of the first when he grabbed a rebound in the high slot and fired a wrist shot that went in off the post. It was his 10th goal of the season and first in seven games.
Analysis: Weiss has two goals and seven assists in eight February games. He has 20 points over his last 20 games and has become one of the Panthers' top playmakers. Since Weiss is a better passer than scorer at this juncture, he remains more of a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Florida C Stephen Weiss assisted on both goals scored by the Panthers in a 4-2 loss to the Capitals on Sunday. I was Weiss' first multi-point night since Feb. 3 when he had a goal and two assists against Toronto.
Analysis: Weiss is having a career year in Florida this season and is well on his way to topping his career-high in points which came in 2006-2007 when he had 48. He scored 20 goals that season and won't likely top that. He is a player best reserved to deeper leagues.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored and added two assists in Tuesday's win over Toronto. He now has two three-point games in his last three and 35 points on the season.
Analysis: Weiss is having himself a pretty decent offensive campaign by his standards, as his previous best season is only 48 points. He remains only an option in super-deep leagues though until he really starts to live up to his fourth overall pick potential.
News: Florida C Stephen Weiss had a goal and two assists in a 5-1 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. It was his first three-point game of the season and second game in a row with a point since the All-Star break. He now has 32 points on the year with eight goals and 24 assists.
Analysis: Weiss has had a pretty good month of January which saw him put together a streak of four straight games with a point. This three-point performance will likely be the highlight of the month. Although he is doing more offensively, Weiss shouldn't be thought of as more than a low-end option.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss failed to record a point during Saturday's 8-4 romp over the Thrashers. He did finish at plus-2, but saw his four-game point streak end (one goal, five assists). Weiss has been on a roll since late December with two goals and nine assists in 11 games.
Analysis: Weiss has been situated between Cory Stillman and Michael Frolik as of late and it seems to be a nice fit for Florida. Weiss has been a solid yet unspectacular player this season for the Panthers. He has managed nine or more Fantasy points in five of his last seven weeks. Weiss remains a decent low-end Fantasy flier for larger leagues.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss shook off a virus to play in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Penguins. He assisted twice in the victory and finished plus-2.
Analysis: Weiss has been playing OK this season with 23 points so far, but he's still barely worth using in Fantasy play as a low-end option in deeper leagues.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss missed practice Friday with a virus and might not play Saturday at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Weiss has been playing OK this season with 21 points so far, but he's still barely worth using in Fantasy play as a low-end option in deeper leagues.
News: The South Florida SunSentinel reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss (head/neck) will play Thursday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Weiss has four two-point games this season, but has just two points in seven December games. Luckily for Fantasy owners, the Panthers only play twice in Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21), so Weiss wasn't a recommended starting option anyway. Continue to ignore him in most leagues, healthy or not.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss (head/neck) could return to the lineup Thursday at Carolina.
Analysis: Weiss has four two-point games this season, but has already missed time with a groin injury and has just two points in seven December games. Luckily for Fantasy owners, the Panthers only play twice in Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21), so Weiss wasn't a recommended starting option anyway. Continue to ignore him in most leagues, healthy or not.
News: The Miami Herald reports that X-rays taken on Panthers C Stephen Weiss' upper-body injury were negative.
Analysis: Weiss has four two-point games this season, but has already missed time with a groin injury and has just two points in seven December games. Luckily for Fantasy owners, the Panthers only play twice in Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21), so Weiss wasn't a recommended starting option anyway. Continue to ignore him in most leagues, healthy or not.
News: The Panthers lost C Stephen Weiss to an upper-body injury late in the first period of Sunday's loss to the Canucks. Weiss, who has five goals and 16 points on the season, did not return and was taken to the hospital for X-rays.
Analysis: Weiss has four two-point games this season, but has already missed time with a groin injury and has just two points in seven December games. Luckily for Fantasy owners, the Panthers only play twice in Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 15-21), so Weiss wasn't a recommended starting option anyway. Continue to ignore him in most leagues, healthy or not.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored the go-ahead goal and eventual game winner during Thursday's 2-0 win against the Oilers. Florida broke the deadlock with five minutes to play in the second period on a power play, as Weiss fired a one-timer past Mathieu Garon from the top of the circle. It was his third goal in six games.
Analysis: Weiss has 16 points in 24 games and is having a solid first season under Peter DeBoer. He has gotten a few more scoring chances as of late with a rash of injuries hitting Florida forwards, but Weiss still remains just a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Stephen Weiss scored with 9.1 seconds left in overtime to give Florida a 4-3 victory against Ottawa on Monday night. The Panthers' center drove a shot from just over the blue line past Alex Auld as Florida improved to 5-1-2 in its past eight games. "To be honest with you, I was a little on the tired side there and I was just trying to get it on the net," Weiss said. "It goes in sometimes when you shoot."
Analysis: Weiss has scored twice in the last five games, but just four times this season. He has 15 points in 23 games and is having a solid first season under Peter DeBoer. He has gotten a few more scoring chances as of late with a rash of injuries hitting Florida forwards, but Weiss still remains just a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Stephen Weiss and Gregory Campbell scored 12 seconds apart in the second period and Craig Anderson made 37 saves for his sixth NHL shutout to lift the Florida Panthers to a 4-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday. One shift after Weiss limped off the ice after blocking Michal Rozsival's shot during a New York power play, he gave the Panthers a 2-0 lead with his third goal. Rozsival and teammate Blair Betts couldn't control the puck in the corner to Henrik Lundqvist's right, and Weiss brought it out front and bounced a shot inside the left post at 16:01. The Panthers, who totaled 11 goals in their previous five games, kept coming on the next shift. Radek Dvorak beat forward Brandon Dubinsky to a puck in the right corner of the Rangers zone and made a perfect feed to Campbell for the redirection goal at 16:13.
Analysis: Weiss also had an assist later in the game and has five points (four assists) during a three-game point streak. Weiss has 14 points (three goals) and a plus-7 rating 19 games this season. He has been one of the Panthers better offensive weapons in 2008-09, but that's not saying a lot. Weiss still remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss assisted twice in Sunday's win over the Ducks.
Analysis: Weiss is a solid forward stuck on a bad team right now, something that limits his Fantasy value to only the deepest of leagues.
News: C Stephen Weiss returned to the Panthers' lineup Thursday against the Kings after missing four games with a groin injury. He didn't have a point in 18:58 of ice time and finished at even. Weiss didn't take a shot on net.
Analysis: Weiss has five points in eight games this season and has performed well under first-year coach Peter DeBoer. Weiss has 40-50 point potential, but is still more of a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports injured Panthers C Stephen Weiss (groin) is out until Thursday's game against the Kings. After sitting out Sunday against the Thrashers, Weiss has now missed four straight games.
Analysis: Weiss is having a hard time shaking a nagging groin injury and this could be an injury that lingers all season if he doesn't get the proper time to rest. Weiss has been off to a very good start this season with five points in seven games. He has 40-50 point potential, but is still more of a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy. Consider him a risky start Week 5 (Nov. 3-9).
News: Florida C Stephen Weiss (groin) could not return to action on Saturday against the Predators.
Analysis: Weiss had three points in his first two games and was looking solid. He was on IR at the end of training camp because of a groin injury and now it appears to be acting up again. Keep an eye on this injury and continue to treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: The South Florida SunSentinel reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss will not play vs. Ottawa on Thursday.
Analysis: Weiss was on IR at the end of training camp because of a groin injury and now it appears to be acting up again. Keep an eye on this injury and continue to treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: The South Florida SunSentinel reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss did not practice Wednesday and is unlikely to play vs. Ottawa on Thursday.
Analysis: Weiss was on IR at the end of training camp because of a groin injury and now it appears to be acting up again. Keep an eye on this injury and continue to treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Florida F Stephen Weiss sat out the game Saturday against the Blues with an injured groin. He is day to day.
Analysis: Weiss had three points in his first two games and is adjusting well as the Panthers' top-line center under Peter DeBoer. Weiss was on IR at the end of training camp because of a groin injury and now it appears to be acting up. Keep an eye on this injury and continue to treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored a goal and added an assist during Saturday's 3-2 win against the Thrashers. Weiss gave Florida the lead 19 seconds into the second period on a pretty give-and-go play with Richard Zednik. Weiss, who finished at plus-2, tipped in Zednik's pass with a backhand.
Analysis: Weiss had three points in his first two games and is adjusting well as the Panthers' top-line center under Peter DeBoer. Weiss was on IR at the end of training camp because of a groin injury, but he appears healthy and productive. Continue to treat him as a low-end Fantasy option.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss and LW David Booth have been activated for Friday night's opening game at Carolina. To make room, Shawn Matthias and Michael Frolik were assigned to Rochester (AHL).
Analysis: Weiss and Booth are both contributing forwards with the Panthers, but they don't put up enough points to be considered anything more than low-end Fantasy forwards in deeper formats. Frolik and Matthias are quality prospects who could be up for a few games this season, but only have value in keeper leagues right now.
News: The Florida Panthers placed LW David Booth (back), D Radek Dvorak (ribs), C Stephen Weiss (groin) and D Karlis Skrastins (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday to get down to their roster maximum of 23.
Analysis: Skrastins is a surplus D with the Panthers and could be sent down once healthy. Booth and Weiss are both talented, but don't put enough points to be considered anything but low-end Fantasy forwards in deeper leagues. Dvorak is an aging veteran who also has minimal Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Stephen Weiss will likely remain Florida's second-line center after he had one of his best seasons in his young NHL career in 2007-08. Centering what was the Panthers' most successful line last season, Weiss had 13 goals with 29 assists. The Panthers think he can give them 20 goals a season.
Analysis: Weiss was the Panthers' first-round pick (4th overall) in 2001, so obviously he has the talent to succeed on the NHL level. However, the Panthers don't have a lot of strong wingers, so Weiss will need to create chances. Consider him a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss scored in Florida's 4-2 win over the Islanders on Wednesday to get to the 40-point mark for the second straight season. He now has nine points in his last nine games.
Analysis: Weiss started this season off with nine points in his first 12 games, but then his offensive output dried out early February. A broken finger derailed him a little in late February, but he hasn't missed a beat since returning. His value is only as a low-end forward in very depe formats at this time, however.
News:Stephen Weiss scored a goal and had an assist for and the Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Thursday night to stay within seven points of Carolina in the Southeast Division standings.
Analysis: Weiss has done well this season playing with the likes of Nathan Horton and David Booth. However, he is far more important to the Panthers than Fantasy owners. He remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss came off injured reserve Sunday to play against the Islanders. He had been out of the lineup since Feb. 16 with a broken pinkie. He didn't record a point in 17:04 and saw his four-game points streak end (five assists).
Analysis: Weiss has done well this season playing with the likes of Nathan Horton and David Booth. However, he is far more important to the Panthers than Fantasy owners. He remains a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss' says he is recovered from a broken pinkie, but is now just waiting for clearance from his doctor before he can play, according to the Miami Herald. He could be back as early as Sunday at the New York Islanders.
Analysis: It appears Weiss might be back for Fantasy Week 23 (Mar. 6-9). He had been a staple of the Panthers' second line this season with David Booth and Nathan Horton. He is a solid defensive presence, but can also spread the puck around. He had 26 assists with five coming in his last four games before getting hurt and is a low-end Fantasy forward option in most leagues.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss is out two weeks with a broken finger, according to the Miami Herald. Weiss hurt the hand in Saturday's game at Carolina.
Analysis: Weiss had been a staple of the Panthers' second line this season with David Booth and Nathan Horton. He is a solid defensive presence, but can also spread the puck around. He had 26 assists with five coming in his last four games before getting hurt. A low-end Fantasy forward option in most leagues, Weiss should be benched until March.
News: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Panthers C Stephen Weiss did not travel with the team Sunday to Pittsburgh and actual returned to Florida for a MRI on his injured left hand. The results were not immediately known, team spokesman Brian Goldman said. Weiss sat out the third period Saturday against the Hurricanes, but managed two assists. He is not expected to play Tuesday against the Penguins.
Analysis: Weiss has been a staple of the Panthers' second line this season with David Booth and Nathan Horton. He is a solid defensive presence, but can also spread the puck around. He has 26 assists with five coming in his last four games. He might return Thursday against the Bruins, but consider Weiss a poor option for Fantasy Week 21 (Feb. 18-24). When healthy, he is a low-end Fantasy forward.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss had two assists Saturday at Carolina, giving him four straight games with at least an assist.
Analysis: Weiss has been getting more playing time with Richard Zednik out and his recent hot streak almost directly correlates with Zednik's injury. He's a nice add off the waiver wire.
News: Back from the flu, Stephen Weiss had a pretty busy game for the Florida Panthers who defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday. Weiss set up a goal by Nathan Horton in the third period whle playing 27 shifts in 18 minutes, also taking two shots on goal and finish at plus-1.
Analysis: Weiss has 10 goals and 24 assists this season. Weiss is having a poor offensive season and is nothing more than a low-end forward in deeper formats.
News:Stephen Weiss was not able to play Wednesday against Montreal because of the flu, which he has been battling for the past several days. He is day to day and remains questionable for Friday's game versus the Capitals.
Analysis: Weiss has 10 goals and 23 assists this season. Weiss is having a poor offensive season and is nothing more than a low-end forward in deeper formats.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss missed a second straight practice Wednesday with the flu, according to the Miami Herald.
Analysis: Weiss will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest with the Canadiens, but he shouldn't be starting in too many leagues with the poor offensive season he's having. He's nothing more than a low-end forward in deeper formats.
News: Florida C Stephen Weiss played in his 300th NHL game on Wednesday. Unfortunately he could not celebrate it with a win after the Panthers lost 1-0 to Buffalo.
Analysis: Weiss has never really emerged as the offensive force the Panthers might have hoped he would be when they selected him with the fourth pick in the 2001 draft. He has only 29 points this season, and that makes him nothing more than a low-end reserve in most Fantasy formats.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss tallied a goal and an assist Tuesday in a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. It was his first two-point game since Nov. 21.
Analysis: Weiss has never really emerged as the offensive force the Panthers might have hoped he would be when they selected him with the fourth pick in the 2001 draft. He has only 29 points this season, and that makes him nothing more than a low-end reserve in most Fantasy formats.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss tallied an assist and finished at even during Wednesday's game against the Devils. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box for too many me on the ice. He now has two goals and two assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: Weiss is hoping for a second straight 20-20 season, but needs to improve in the second half of the season. He has just seven goals and 16 assists to date. He remains a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News:Stephen Weiss scored the lone goal of Thursday's game against St. Louis at 1:10 of the second period. Nathan Horton hit a slap shot from the right circle and it hit the skate of Blues defenseman Matt Walker. An alert Weiss lifted the puck over G Manny Legace for the goal. "I was just buzzing in their zone and it got to Nathan and he just turned and fired toward the net," Weiss said. "I got a nice rebound with pretty much an empty net. I'll take those."
Analysis: Weiss does have two goals in his last three games, but has just five on the season. He remains just a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News:Stephen Weiss can't seem to beat Rick DiPietro on penalty shots. However, a hard wrist shot from the slot did the trick Friday night. Weiss broke a scoreless tie in the second period less than two minutes after being stopped on a penalty shot to help the Florida Panthers snap a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders. Weiss, who was stopped by DiPietro in a shootout last season in Long Island, took advantage of a power play to score his fourth goal of the season. "The same breakaway and the same move and he made the same save, so I was thinking I had to get it up and I just didn't do it," Weiss said. "It was nice to get a power play and the chance to get it back."
Analysis: Weiss recently returned to the lineup after suffering a minor head injury and having to miss a few games. He does have two goals in his last five games, but has just four on the season. He has 14 assists and is distributing the puck as though a center should. Weiss remains just a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News: C Stephen Weiss returned to the lineup after leaving the Boston game last Thursday. Weiss also missed Saturday's game against Washington. He said he felt queasy after getting hit in the head during the Boston game.
Analysis: Weiss went through Monday's entire practice. Anthony Stewart was sent back to the minors. He scored a career-high 20 last year, but he's on pace for just nine this season. Weiss is worth using as a No. 4 or 5 forward for now. You can let Stewart go in most formats.
News: C Stephen Weiss had three assists credited to him at Columbus Wednesday, but one was taken away as replays showed Rostislav Olesz knocked in Gregory Campbell's long shot in the third period. Campbell had originally been credited with the goal and Weiss the second assist.
Analysis: Weiss has five assists in his past five games this season. He scored a career-high 20 last year, but he's on pace for just nine this season. Weiss is worth using as a No. 4 or 5 forward for now.
News: C Stephen Weiss ended a long scoring drought by getting his second goal of the season Monday against Carolina.
Analysis: It had been 13 games since Weiss had scored a goal. He scored a career-high 20 last year, but he's on pace for just nine this season. Weiss is worth using as a No. 4 or 5 forward for now.
News: Stephen Weiss has one goal and nine assists through 14 games so far with the Panthers. Weiss continues to play on the second scoring line with two Czechs on his line (Josef Stumpel and Richard Zednik), and he's on pace for 52 assists. "We've had a couple decent games," said Weiss. "We're doing OK, it's fitting in nicely. It's good to have Zed's speed and Stumpel's playmaking ability around you. I just try to get them the puck."
Analysis: Weiss is worth using as a No. 4 or 5 forward for now, but a few more goals certainly wouldn't hurt. He scored a career-high 20 last year, but he's on pace for five this season.
News: Stephen Weiss was able to pick up an assist in Thursday's win against the Devils. He also had two shots on goal in 15:24 of ice time.
Analysis: Weiss has gone without a goal in all four games, but he does have a pair of assists. His Fantasy value remains limited to deeper leagues until he starts lighting the lamp on a regular basis.
News: The Florida Panthers agreed to a six-year contract extension with center Stephen Weiss on Thursday. Weiss, 24, recorded 20 goals and 28 assists this past season. The Toronto native has played in 249 games for Florida and scored 48 goals with 73 assists in his career. "Stephen is an important part of our core nucleus of offensive talent and we are pleased to have reached a long term agreement with him," coach and general manager Jacques Martin said in a statement. "He posted career best numbers last season and we look forward to his continued production and contributions to our organization both on and off the ice."
Analysis: Weiss, the Panthers' fourth-overall choice in the 2001 draft, was named assistant captain this past season. He also got his first career hat trick last season and recorded his 100th career NHL point. He is a breakout candidate heading into the 2007-08 season and is worth a middle- to late-round pick on Draft Day as a low-end No. 3 center.
News: Florida Panthers general manager Jacques Martin told the Miami Herald that the team wants to re-start long-term contract negotiations with Stephen Weiss.
Analysis: Weiss posted career-highs across the board with 20 goals, 28 assists and 48 points in 74 games with the Panthers in 2006-07. The only problem with Weiss has been his ability to stay healthy and on the ice. We like him to post 55-60 points in 2007-08 if he can play a full season, so target him in the middle rounds as a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy center.
News: Center Stephen Weiss, 23, became the first and only Panther under the age of 25 aside from Rob Niedermayer to wear a letter when coach Jacques Martin made him an alternate captain prior to Tuesday's 4-2 loss at Atlanta. "I like what I see," Martin said. "The reason I gave him the 'A' is because he's competed hard and he's positive on the bench and encouraging to his teammates." Weiss said the selection -- he took over Gary Roberts' vacated spot -- was a surprise. Weiss found out when the team's equipment manager leaked the news after Tuesday's skate. After the game, Weiss said he didn't know if the honor was temporary, but Martin said it's at least through the end of this season. "He's deserved that," Martin said.
Analysis: Selected fourth in the 2001 draft, Weiss had two decent seasons, but was derailed because of a wrist injury last year that cost him the second half of the season. Coming into this season, Martin praised the new physical stature of Weiss, saying the young player matured and began taking his off-ice work seriously. Weiss saw a five game points streak (5 G, 3 A) come to an end Thursday, but is still in the midst of a career year. He has 17 goals and 24 assists -- both career highs. He has turned into a useful No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward in larger leagues.
News: Nathan Horton and Stephen Weiss each scored two goals and Ville Peltonen scored on a penalty shot to lead the Florida Panthers to a season-high fourth straight victory, a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. Weiss is currently on four-game points streak in which he has four goals and three assists.
Analysis: With 16 goals and 24 assists on the season, Weiss is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option at this time. But it is a plus that he is racking up points.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss hasn't scored a goal since recording his first NHL hat trick on Jan. 13 against the Caps. That is a streak of 12 games without a goal. He has just five assists in that same stretch.
Analysis: With 11 goals and 19 assists on the season, Weiss is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy reserve at this time. It is probably best to keep him out of active Fantasy lineups until he starts racking up points.
News: Jay Bouwmeester, Ruslan Salei and Stephen Weiss each picked up two assists in Thursday's win over the Capitals.
Analysis: Weiss remains useful in larger Fantasy leagues at this point despite the decent performance.
News: Stephen Weiss scored three goals for his first career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 7-3 on Saturday night.
Analysis: During the last two games, Weiss has four goals and two assists. Something has lit a fire under him. He remains a low-end Fantasy center.
News: Juraj Kolnik and Stephen Weiss scored one goal apiece for the Panthers in what seemed like an easy victory but melted down into just another empty trip to Raleigh -- where they haven't won since Dec. 6, 2002. However, the Hurricanes scored six goals in the third period to upend the Panthers. Weiss also chipped in with two assists.
Analysis: Weiss ended a seven-game goal drought with the marker against the Hurricanes. He now has three goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
News: Stephen Weiss (shoulder) picked up an assist with a plus-1 rating in 11:54 of ice time in Friday's game against the Canadiens.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Weiss back into the active lineup in all larger leagues for Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 1-7).
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss (shoulder) was out of action on Friday against Montreal.
Analysis: Continue to keep Weiss out of active Fantasy lineups.
News: Florida placed center Stephen Weiss (shoulder) on the injury list on Wednesday, retroactive to Dec. 12, and recalled left winger David Booth from AHL Rochester.
Analysis: Weiss might be able to return on Friday against the Canadiens, but he should be kept reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: The Palm Beach Post reports Stephen Weiss (shoulder), who missed Tuesday's game, is expected to sit until at least Friday against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Weiss was able to skate for about an hour on Tuesday, but he reportedly has limited mobility in the shoulder still and coach Jacques Martin said he will be out until at least Friday.
News: The Palm Beach Post reports Stephen Weiss (shoulder) will be OUT for his fifth straight game on Saturday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Weiss will be re-evaluated on Tuesday at Carolina. Keep him reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 13 (Dec. 25-31).
News: Panthers center Stephen Weiss and forward Juraj Kolnik will be out again Saturday against Carolina, head coach Jacques Martin said. "They are day-to-day," he added. Weiss has a shoulder injury and has missed the past three games, while Kolnik has been out since Nov. 20 with a groin injury.
Analysis: Weiss is likely out until at least after the Christmas break (Dec. 24-25), so keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Stephen Weiss (shoulder) was sidelined again for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Weiss remains day to day. He is likely out until at least after the Christmas break (Dec. 24-25), so keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Stephen Weiss (shoulder) did not play in Tuesday's game at Toronto and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports he is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: The Panthers are saying that they want to take it slow with Weiss, so don't expect him to play on Thursday either.
News: Weiss missed Thursday's game at Buffalo due to a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Weiss is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 18-24) if he is unable to play Saturday at Boston.
News: Stephen Weiss (knee) was back in the lineup for Thursday's game at Montreal. He was scoreless with a plus-1 rating with four shots on goal in 16:01 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Weiss back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports Stephen Weiss (knee) was fitted for a brace on Tuesday and he is expected to wear it for the remainder of the season. "I want to be back as soon as possible," Weiss said. "If not Thursday, then Saturday."
Analysis: Weiss is expected to return to practice on Wednesday and he will return to the lineup either Thursday against Montreal or Saturday against N.Y. Islanders. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return.
News: Stephen Weiss (knee) was out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Capitals and it is uncertain when he will be able to return.
Analysis: Weiss was re-evaluated on Monday and there is no timetable for his return. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until his situation becomes more clear.
News: The Miami Herald reports Stephen Weiss suffered a sprained knee in Saturday's game at New Jersey and he limped off the ice in severe pain.
Analysis: Weiss' status for Fantasy Week 7 (Nov. 13-19) is uncertain, so you might want to go another way just to be on the safe side. When the team makes an official announcement on his injury, we'll pass it along to you.
News: Stephen Weiss has scored three goals and added two assists with a plus-3 rating through the first six games for the Florida Panthers.
Analysis: Weiss has also yet to take a penalty this season, which helps Fantasy owners in formats which discourage that category.
News: LW Stephen Weiss skated on the first line Wednesday night, registering his second goal of the season in consecutive games -- both of which were on power plays. He also added two assists.
Analysis: Weiss now has two goals on the young season and could finally be in for his breakout performance. Keep an eye on his progress before making him an active part of your Fantasy lineup.
News: Panthers C Stephen Weiss had a goal and two assists Wednesday in a 6-3 win over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Weiss now has two goals on the young season and could finally be in for his breakout performance. Keep an eye on his progress before making him an active part of your Fantasy lineup.
News: The Palm Beach Post reports Stephen Weiss (wrist) remains sidelined and it is unlikely he will not return this season.
Analysis: Weiss is a nice player in larger keeper leagues, but he should not be on anyone's Fantasy roster in non-dynasty formats.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Stephen Weiss' surgery on his left wrist went well in New York Tuesday. ''It went very well,'' coach Jacques Martin said. ``Everything is on schedule. The doctor was able to rectify everything.''
Analysis: The team is hopeful that Weiss can return by the end of the season, but he's not worth holding onto outside of larger keeper leagues.
News: The Miami Herald reports Stephen Weiss might miss the remainder of the regular season when he has surgery next week to repair ligament damage in his left wrist. An MRI revealed the damage this week.
Analysis: There is no exact timetable on when he will be able to return, but drop the young forward if you need the roster space, as he will not be back any time soon.
News: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports Stephen Weiss (wrist) still does not have enough strength in his sore left wrist. He was unable to play again in Sunday's game at Washington.
Analysis: Weiss remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News: The Miami Herald reports Stephen Weiss is nursing a sore right wrist and he admits to being fearful that something is severely wrong. He is expected to visit a hand specialist on Wednesday in New York.
Analysis: Weiss missed Tuesday's game against the Devils and he did not suit up on Wednesday at N.Y. Islanders.
News: Stephen Weiss was scoreless with a minus-2 rating in Monday's game against the Senators.
Analysis: Weiss had been playing well, posting 14 points (8 G, 6 A) in a 17-game stretch from Oct. 25-Dec. 1, but he has gone scoreless in the past two. He is still worth using as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Stephen Weiss potted a pair of goals in Thursday's preseason game at Atlanta.
Analysis: Despite his solid evening, Weiss is still battling for a roster spot after the offseason additions of veterans Chris Gratton, Joe Nieuwendyk and Josef Stumpel, among others.
News: Stephen Weiss broke his leg in Monday's game against Carolina and is done for the season.
Analysis: Weiss posted 29 points (12 G, 17 A) in 50 games this season.
News: Stephen Weiss (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve on Tuesday. He was scoreless in 14:59 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Weiss back into the active lineup in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Coach John Torchetti told the Palm Beach Post that Stephen Weiss (sprained knee) is expected to return in 10 to 14 days.
Analysis: Keep Weiss reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to officially return and play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Weiss (knee) remained sidelined for Thursday's game against the Penguins.
Analysis: Weiss is nearing a return, but keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to officially return.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Stephen Weiss (knee) might return sooner than the month he was expected to miss. He almost practiced Monday but the team asked him to rest at least one more day.
Analysis: Keep Weiss reserved until he is able to return to play at 100 percent.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Stephen Weiss did sustain a Grade 2 knee ligament sprain Saturday. An extensive examination confirmed the results Monday. He will be out four to six weeks.
Analysis: Mike Green will fill in for Weiss while he heals.
News: Stephen Weiss will be sidelined four to six weeks with a possible Grade 2 sprained knee ligament.
Analysis: Weiss has been placed on injured reserve, but he will be re-evaluated on Monday. He was injured in Saturday's game against the Islanders when he took a knee-on-knee hit in the third period.
News: Stephen Weiss scored his fourth goal of the season Monday against Buffalo. He has six points in his last three games, and 10 points in 10 games since being recalled from the minors on Nov. 6.
Analysis: Weiss is still more valuable in keeper leagues, but his improved play makes him worth adding in larger leagues.
News: Stephen Weiss, recalled from San Antonio a day earlier, had a goal and an assist in Friday's win against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Despite the good performance, Weiss is only worth a roster spot in larger keeper leagues.
News: Stephen Weiss was sent to San Antonio of the AHL on Tuesday.
Analysis: Weiss will likely split time between San Antonio and Florida, but he is only worth a roster spot in keeper leagues.
News: Weiss (toe) was activated from injured reserve on Thursday. Weiss returned to the lineup at Tampa Bay and was scoreless. He is only useful in keeper leagues.
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News: Weiss (broken toe) missed his fourth straight game Monday against Buffalo. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that he skated Monday morning and might return Wednesday against Anaheim. "I can't push off, so I'm going to wait to make sure I'm 100 percent so I can come back and help the team out and not be a liability," Weiss said. He is only useful in keeper leagues.
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News: Weiss (broken toe) is not expected to play Saturday in Philadelphia. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that he is still experiencing pain while skating. Weiss is only useful in keeper leagues.
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News: Weiss has been diagnosed with a broken left big toe. The Miami Herald reports that he will attempt to skate later this week and might play Saturday in Philadelphia. Weiss has minimal Fantasy value outside of keeper leagues.
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News: Panthers coach Mike Keenan changed his mind on returning Weiss to his junior team on Thursday. The 19-year-old reportedly convinced Keenan to give him a second chance, and he centered the second line in Thursday's game in Chicago. Weiss might still be returned to the juniors before the nine-game limit expires. He still has very minimal Fantasy value, but only in keeper leagues.
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News: The Panthers have informed Weiss he will be returned to his junior team, Plymouth of the Ontario League, on Thursday, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He can only be recalled once Plymouth's season ends and if injuries on the Florida roster create an emergency situation. Weiss now has very little Fantasy value even in keeper leagues, since he'll have to fight for a roster spot again next training camp.
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News: Panthers coach Mike Keenan told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that Weiss will be on the Opening Night roster. However, the teenager can still be sent back to his junior team until the ninth game of the regular season, so he will need to get off to a hot start. Weiss has little Fantasy value, but monitor his progress in the next few weeks.
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News: The Panthers returned Weiss, their first-round pick in the June draft, to his junior team, the Ontario League's Plymouth Whalers, on Monday. He was in contention for the job as the second-line center, but now isn't worthy of any Fantasy consideration.
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News: Weiss is suffering from a slight groin pull that could cost him the job as the Panthers' second-line center. He's not worth owning in Fantasy leagues to open the season, barring a major turnaround in the next few days.
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