News: The Rangers signed free-agent center Tyler Arnason to a two-way contract Friday. Arnason finished with five goals and 17 assists in 71 games for the Avalanche in 2008-09. He failed to score a goal in his last 14 games and was a healthy scratch 11 times.
Analysis: It's a shame how far Arnason has fallen. One bad season in the NHL and now he can't even get a guaranteed roster spot. He has to sign a two-way contract? Ouch. Clearly, Arnason has to have a strong training camp with the Rangers in order to make the team. The once reliable Fantasy forward now has little to no appeal Draft Day.
News:The Sports Xchange reports with top centers Joe Sakic and Paul Stastny sidelined for long periods of time, the Avalanche needed Tyler Arnason to pick up his game in 2008-09. If anything, he regressed. Playing in the final year of a two-year, $3.35 million contract, Arnason was a non-factor in most games and finished with five goals and 17 assists in 71 games. He failed to score a goal in his last 14 games and was a healthy scratch 11 times.
Analysis: Arnason is as good as gone after scoring 15 goals in two seasons following a 16-goal campaign in 2006-07 that enabled him to swing a two-year, $3.35 million deal. Perhaps a fresh start with do Arnason some good. Still, Arnason might be more of a third or fourth-line center wherever he lands. He is not going to have much Fantasy value Draft Day.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche C Tyler Arnason appears to be on his way out of Colorado. Arnason, who will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, was a healthy scratch for the fourth time in the last 10 games Sunday against the Canucks. Even when in uniform, Arnason has been getting less than 10 minutes of ice time lately.
Analysis: Arnason has just five goals and 17 assists in 64 games this season. He is also at minus-13. He had a pretty good first season with Colorado in 2006-07, but has severely declined the last two seasons. Arnason is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time.
News: Colorado C Tyler Arnason increased his points total on the season by three on Sunday, helping out on three Avalanche goals on Sunday against the Blackhawks. He had failed to record a point in his last four starts after scoring a goal against Washington on Feb. 20.
Analysis: Arnason had a breakout performance on Sunday, but don't expect it to translate into increased Fantasy value. Leave him on waivers considering his Fantasy value.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason notched his fifth goal during Friday's 4-1 win against the Capitals. The Avalanche stretched it to 3-1 when Arnason scored early in the third period after a Washington turnover in its own zone. He has scored twice in his last four games.
Analysis: Arnason couldn't buy a goal for most of the season and now he has two in his last four outings. Don't expect this to last. Arnason is still just a marginal offensive talent and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Colorado C Tyler Arnason scored a goal during Friday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens. Arnason tied it at 2 on a power-play goal midway through the third period. It was his fourth goal of the season and first in 10 games.
Analysis: Arnason has had ample opportunities to step up in 2008-09 and become a offensive threat for the Avalanche, but he has been very passive and that has cost him dearly. Arnason will struggle to make it to 30 points this season and has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-1 in 16:18 of ice time Monday against the Flames. It was his first points in five games and his third multi-assist game of the season.
Analysis: Arnason has had ample opportunities to step up in 2008-09 and become a offensive threat for the Avalanche, but he has been very passive and that has cost him dearly. Arnason will struggle to make it to 30 points this season and has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Colorado C Tyler Arnason was a healthy scratch Saturday against Anaheim. He's been a major disappointment this season with one goal in the past 38 games and only four goals in 48 games this season. Arnason will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and the Avalanche surely won't re-sign him.
Analysis: Don't even consider Arnason at this point if he's not even going to be starting every night. He has been an overall disappointment and should be dropped in all leagues.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason scored a goal in Friday's game against Edmonton. He finished the game with a plus-1 rating. It was his first goal since Oct. 30 against Columbus.
Analysis: Arnason had not scored a goal in 33 games, but he is currently on a streak of four straight games with at least a point. Fantasy owners should think about taking a flier on him in deeper leagues if a stopgap is needed for as long as he can remain even quasi-productive.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason tallied an assist and finished at even during Thursday's game against the Blues. He has an assist in three straight games, but Arnason still hasn't scored since Oct. 30 -- a span of 33 games.
Analysis: Arnason was moved to the team's top line in late December after both Paul Stastny and Joe Sakic went down with injuries. After he failed to produce, he was bumped to the lower lines. He has remained there, but Arnason finally seems to be coming around. Still, the fact he can't find the back of the net limits his Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Tyler Arnason experiment as the Avalanche's top center has ended. Arnason, who failed to collect a point in four games as a replacement for the injured Paul Stastny (forearm), has been replaced by Wojtek Wolski, a center in junior hockey who has played left wing for most of his NHL career. Avalanche coach Tony Granato said that Wolski would remain on the No. 1 line with left wing Ryan Smyth and right wing Milan Hejduk for Tuesday's road game against the Nashville Predators in the Sommet Center.
Analysis: Arnason, who has gone 28 games without a goal, was dropped to the third line with left wing Darcy Tucker and right wing Marek Svatos. "We have to just keep trying to get the guys that are going best and look like they might have a chance of being on a line that's going to work," Granato said. Arnason had a golden opportunity to make an impact in the NHL and Fantasy, but blew it for the time being. Until his offensive game emerges, Arnason has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports barring a trade for a top center, the Avalanche will be counting on two struggling players to anchor the top forward lines until Joe Sakic and Paul Stastny recover from long-term injuries. Tyler Arnason, who has gone 24 games without a goal, has been elevated to the No. 1 unit with left wing Ryan Smyth and right wing Milan Hejduk. T.J. Hensick, who has one goal in 22 games since his Nov. 6 recall from the minors, is skating on the second line between left wing Wojtek Wolski and right wing David Jones, though Marek Svatos also is getting time on the right side.
Analysis: The Avalanche went 5-7-3 last season from Jan. 18 to Feb. 20 when Sakic was recovering from surgery for a sports hernia and Stastny from an appendectomy. Arnason scored four of the 10 goals he scored last season during that period, while Hensick collected five of his six goals. "We lost them both last year for a month," said Arnason, who has two goals and eight points in 34 games this year. "It happens. It's the nature of the game, and guys have to fill in and do the job. Our goal is to get this team into the playoffs. I'm just one player on this team, so I'm stepping into a role they want me to. With guys going down, I guess I have to step it up a bit." Arnason is merely a stopgap Fantasy option for the time being.
News: Colorado C Tyler Arnason recorded two assists in Tuesday's lambasting of the Los Angeles Kings. Arnason assisted on the first goal of the game for Marek Svatos and was then apart of Cody McLeod's 2nd period goal to make it 5-0 Avs.
Analysis: Arnason has eight points on the year now and has limited Fantasy appeal. He's been a healthy scratch a few times this season and hadn't recorded a point in four straight games before Tuesday.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason assisted twice in a win over the Lightning on Saturday. He now has a three-game assist streak going, during which he has four helpers.
Analysis: Arnason has limited Fantasy appeal and has been scratched a few times this season.
News: The Rocky Mountain News reports that Avalanche C Tyler Arnason, who was a healthy scratch Saturday, has to play better to return to the lineup, according to his coach Tony Granato. "The bottom line is we have to dress the 12 forwards that give us the best chance to win, and I didn't think 'Arnie' was one of those 12 forwards for that game," Granato said. "It's pretty simple; there's other guys that deserve to be playing in front of him."
Analysis: Arnason, who is in the final year of his contract, has only two goals in 13 games this season. Arnason had limited Fantasy appeal when he was seeing regular time, but now he is being scratched, you can probably ignore him most formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche C Tyler Arnason was scratched for the first time this season Saturday against the Predators and is in danger of losing regular playing time to second-year C T.J. Hensick.
Analysis: Arnason, who is in the final year of his contract, has only two goals in 12 games while the speedy Hensick has collected an assist in each of the two games he's played since being recalled from the Lake Erie Monsters in the American Hockey League. Arnason had limited Fantasy appeal when he was seeing regular time, but now he is being threatened won't help his case.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason scored his first goal of the season Saturday at Dallas. He finished the game with an even plus/minus rating after just 10:49 of ice time.
Analysis: Arnason isn't part of the top lines and does not get enough ice time to be considered a reliable Fantasy option just yet. He remains a low-end Fantasy center.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche C Tyler Arnason is likely to center a gritty third line in 2008-09 with offensive potential, with Darcy Tucker on the left and David Jones on the right. Checking center Ben Guite will skate with left wing Cody McLeod and right wing Ian Laperriere.
Analysis: Arnason's production took a dip from 2006-07 to 2007-08, as he managed just 31 points last season after getting 49 the year before. Joe Sakic and Paul Stastny are the team's top two centers, and as long as they are healthy, Arnason will be buried on the third line. He remains a low-end Fantasy center.
News:Tyler Arnason had a goal and an assist and the Colorado Avalanche moved into sole possession of first place in the Northwest Division with a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Colorado has won eight of nine, including five straight at home. The Avalanche own the division lead outright for the first time since Dec. 18.
Analysis: Arnason has four goals and three assists against the Oilers this season. Arnason remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche C Tyler Arnason has gone three games without scoring following a six-game stretch in which he had three goals and eight assists. Typically tough on Chicago, the former Blackhawk was quiet Sunday, managing only two shots on goal.
Analysis: Arnason hasn't been able to click with Ryan Smyth, who recently returned from an ankle injury. It might not be long before Arnason is bumped off the top line completely as Paul Stastny (appendix, groin) is on the verge of returning. Arnason remains a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason made it 16 points in his last 13 games when he tallied a goal and two assists Saturday in a 6-2 rout of the Canucks.
Analysis: Arnason has been on fire since returning from a wrist injury in mid-January. With Joe Sakic, Paul Stastny and Ryan Smyth all out injured, Arnason is making the most of his increased ice time. His stock will drop once at least two of those injured players return, but if you need some immediate scoring help in deeper leagues, then grab him.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason made it 10 points in his last 10 games Saturday when he tallied a goal and an assist in a 6-4 win over the Blues. Arnason now has 20 points on the season.
Analysis: Arnason missed almost a month of action in late December/early January with a wrist injury, but has jumped right back in offensively for the Avs and has half of his 20 points since returning to action. Still, he remains just a low-end Fantasy forward at the moment, with value only in super-deep leagues.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Sunday's 3-1 win against the Blue Jackets. Arnason gave Colorado a 3-0 lead with his fourth goal of the season and first since Nov. 7, just 3:33 into the third period. He now has four points (one goal, three assists) in his last four games.
Analysis: Arnason has played just six games since returning from a wrist injury, but has looked good while the Avalanche continue to deal with a rash of injuries. Arnason has been a solid points contributor when healthy, but is still just a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Avs C Tyler Arnason assisted on two goals as Colorado defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Saturday night.
Analysis: Arnason now has three goals and nine assists this season and is just a low-end Fantasy option in deeper leagues that shouldn't be starting at the moment.
News: Colorado activated C Tyler Arnason for Wednesday's 2-1 loss at Washington. Arnasson was sidelined for 12 games with a wrist injury. He attempted four shots on goal against the Capitals. Arnasson has three goals and seven assists in 31 gasmes this season.
Analysis: Arnason has recorded more than 45 points in his last three seasons, but is still just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Captain Joe Sakic missed his 12th straight game Sunday because of a groin injury, and Tyler Arnason (wrist), Brad Richardson (shoulder) and Kurt Sauer (neck) also are on the injured list, which has forced the team to poach from the AHL.
Analysis: Arnason has tallied more than 45 points in his last three seasons, but is still just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Colorado is not expecting Tyler Arnason, who has been out since Dec. 12 with a broken wrist, to come off injured reserve and return Sunday against the Canucks.
Analysis: Arnason had just 10 points and a minus-1 rating in 30 games before suffering a broken wrist against the Blue Jackets on Dec. 12. He had been skating on the lower lines and playing less than 15 minutes per game. Arnason is not going to be moving up to the team's top two lines if he continues to struggle for points once he returns. He has tallied more than 45 points in his last three seasons, but is still just a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche C Tyler Arnason continues to struggle. He has gone 13 games without a goal since scoring Nov. 7 against Edmonton. He has taken 37 shots on goal in this stretch.
Analysis: Arnason is not going to be moving up to the team's top two lines if he continues to struggle for points. He has tallied more than 45 points in his last three seasons, but is still just a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: C Tyler Arnason has gone 12 games without a goal since collecting one Nov. 7 against Edmonton. He has two assists in this stretch.
Analysis: Arnason has tallied more than 45 points in his last three seasons, but is still just a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during Saturday's game against the Kings. Arnason had been held without a point in his previous six games and hasn't scored a goal since Nov. 7 against the Oilers.
Analysis: Arnason has been doing well playing on the lower lines for the Avalanche this season with three goals and six assists. He has tallied more than 45 points in his last three seasons, but is still just a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: Tyler Arnason might be a threat to lead the NHL in scoring if he played every game against the Oilers. He had 11 points in eight games against Edmonton last year and collected a goal and an assist in Tuesday's game.
Analysis: The Avalanche center has nine goals and 11 assists in 20 career games against the Oilers. Arnason remains useful as a No. 3 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams at this point.
News: C Tyler Arnason and RW Andrew Brunette each scored goals in Sunday's at Minnesota, but it was not enough to propel the Avalanche to a win.
Analysis: Arnason remains useful as a No. 3 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams at this point. The Avalanche will be back in action on Tuesday at Edmonton.
News: Tyler Arnason has two assists in three games so far for the Avalanche. He centers the third line between Wojtek Wolski and Marek Svatos.
Analysis: Consider him in deeper leagues for now. He has 50-point potential again this season.
News: The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed Tyler Arnason to a two-year contract after he tied a career-high with 16 goals and he managed 33 assists in a full 82 games.
Analysis: Arnason is a solid late-round pick on Draft Day in deeper leagues, especially if he can scoot up the depth chart to either the No. 2 or 3 line.
News: Milan Hejduk had a goal and an assist, and Tyler Arnason and Brett McLean also scored for Colorado in their 4-3 win at Detroit. Paul Stastny added two assists, and Peter Budaj made 31 saves.
Analysis: Arnason also added a plus-1 rating and he posted a goal in his second straight game. Despite the recent heroics, he is still only worth a look as a No. 3 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Tyler Arnason picked up an assist in 16:30 of ice time in Sunday's game at Dallas.
Analysis: Despite the point, Arnason is still only worth a look in larger Fantasy leagues as a No. 3 center.
News: Tyler Arnason, playing on the wing for the first time, tied a career high with three assists against Phoenix Wednesday. "He looked like he was comfortable there, he was patient and had the puck a lot," Colorado coach Joel Quenneville said. "I liked a lot of things we did."
Analysis: Arnason can still be started as a center in Fantasy play, so this move could benefit owners in larger leagues.
News: Avalanche C Tyler Arnason picked up his 17th assist on the season Tuesday against the Red Wings. He also has 11 goals on the season.
Analysis: Continue to use Arnason as a No. 4 Fantasy center in larger formats.
News: Tyler Arnason is third on the Avalanche in goals with 10 and he has 15 assists with a plus-4 rating through 34 games at the Christmas break.
Analysis: Arnason remains a decent No. 3 Fantasy center in all leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Tyler Arnason, Patrice Brisebois, Andrew Brunette, Karlis Skrastins and Ossi Vaananen were scoreless with a minus-1 rating in Wednesday's regular season opener against the Stars.
Analysis: Only Arnason and Brunette are must-starts in Fantasy leagues. Brisebois is also worth a look in larger leagues if you need help among defensemen.
News: The Colorado Avalanche have reportedly signed Tyler Arnason, who played with the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators in 2005-06. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Analysis: Arnason will be a great addition to the Avalanche and might see a significant jump in Fantasy appeal depending on which line he settles on.
News: Tyler Arnason (concussion) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Buffalo.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Arnason back into the active Fantasy lineup in all daily leagues if you had him reserved as a precaution.
News: Tyler Arnason might have a mild concussion, but he will travel with the team on Wednesday to Buffalo. He is a gametime decision for Wednesday's game against the Sabres.
Analysis: Arnason has four games (no goals, four assists) in 13 games since being acquired from the Blackhawks. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Tyler Arnason was scoreless in Sunday's game at Washington with two shots on goal in 14:35 of ice time.
Analysis: Arnason has one assist in two games for the Senators since being acquired from the Blackhawks at the trade deadline. Coach Brian Murray told the Ottawa Sun that he will likely keep Arnason on a scoring line with Daniel Alfredsson at right wing and Bryan Smolinski on the left wing. With that type of talent surrounding him, he has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Tyler Arnason was traded to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday for minor-league forward Brandon Bochenski.
Analysis: Arnason's Fantasy appeal increases dramatically in the course of one afternoon, as he goes from the third-worst team in the NHL to the best. His plus/minus rating will increase tremendously playing for the high-flying Senators, so he is now worth using as a No. 3 or 4 center in all formats.
News: Tyler Arnason is rumored to be on the trading block, with the Toronto Maple Leafs rumored to be interested and offering up Nikolai Antropov in return.
Analysis: Arnason will not go anywhere just yet, as the NHL imposes a roster freeze during the Olympic Games break. That will end when play resumes on Tuesday and he is likely going to be on the move to Toronto or elsewhere before the March 9 trading deadline.
News: The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Tyler Arnason was a healthy scratch Sunday against Minnesota, but he's going to be back on the top line Thursday against Calgary. "I was pretty surprised,'' Arnason said after Wednesday's practice on his benching. "I was getting ready to play, and they told me to go see (head coach Trent Yawney). He told me I was scratched. It was one of his motivating tactics. He used it in the past on players. I hope it works out.''
Analysis: Arnason leads the Blackhawks in assists (23) and points (34 points) and he's tied for second with 11 goals. He's also one of only six players on the plus side of Chicago's plus-minus ledger with a plus-1. With the trade deadline approaching (March 9), Arnason could be a player targeted by contenders, which could be a boost to his stats overall.
News: Tyler Arnason was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Wild, as coach Trent Yawney has said he has not been happy with the recent play of his team's leading scorer.
Analysis: Arnason has posted just four points (1 G, 3 A) in the past 11 games. He was pulled from the team's top scoring line and he played less than eight minutes in Thursday's game. It is tough times for Arnason. Since the team has just two games in the upcoming scoring period on Thursday and Sunday against the Flames, reserve him until he gets on track.
News: Tyler Arnason scored a goal, added an assist and had a plus-2 rating with three shots on goal in 15:44 of ice time in Sunday's game against New Jersey.
Analysis: Arnason had just one assist over the past seven games, so Sunday's performance was very relieving for his Fantasy owners.
News: Tyler Arnason scored a goal and had two assists in Friday's game against the Sharks, but he was a minus-2 in 16:09 of ice time. He then picked up two more assists on Sunday against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Arnason had a goal and four assists over the past two games. Get him in the active Fantasy lineups while he is on a hot streak.
News: Tyler Arnason re-signed a one-year deal with the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Analysis: Arnason has the potential to post 30 goals and approach 60-65 points in 2005-06 if he can remain healthy.
News: Tyler Arnason scored three goals against Vancouver Friday.
Analysis: Arnason should be starting in all leagues. He has 20 goals in only his second season.
News: Tyler Arnason scored two goals and was a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's game.
Analysis: Arnason entered Wednesday's game with only one goal in his past 12.
News: Tyler Arnason has only one goal in his last 19 games. He had 19 goals as a rookie last season.
Analysis: Arnason is still a useful Fantasy reserve in larger or keeper leagues, but keep him reserved until he regains his scoring touch.
News: Tyler Arnason's goal was the difference in Chicago's 1-0 win over Minnesota on Wednesday in the opener.
Analysis: Arnason might be poised to have a breakout season, although he should be reserved until he can consistently produce on the offensive side of the ice.
News: Arnason was named NHL Rookie of the Month for December on Thursday. He had five goals, three assists and a plus-8 rating. Arnason is a quality starter in larger Fantasy leagues, but he is especially useful in keeper leagues.
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News: Arnason recovered from the flu and played Friday against Washington. He was scoreless in the game. Arnason is worth keeping active in a deeper league.
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News: Arnason missed Thursday's practice with the flu. However, the Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports that he is expected to play Friday against Washington. Arnason has been arguably the best rookie from a Fantasy perspective, and he should be kept active in deeper leagues.
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News: Arnason was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October. He had four goals and four assists in nine games, and has impressed Blackhawks management. Arnason has seen his role increase in the Chicago offense recently, and he's worth picking up in deeper Fantasy leagues.
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