News:Jay McClement didn't record a point in Friday's win over Boston, but he was the Leafs' best skater on the night.
Analysis: He had impacts in all three zones and was dominant in the doing all the little things that result in a win. He doesn't have a point this postseason, but his play will help dictate the success of his team and the other players on it.
News:Jay McClement scored a goal and added an assist to snap a five-game point drought Saturday.
Analysis: He had started the season with a five-game slump, but that had been his longest until now. He's more of a PK and face-off specialist, so his value is limited to deep specialty leagues.
News:Jay McClement's assist Wednesday night extended his point streak to three games and three points (one goal, two assists).
Analysis: He just quietly goes about his business and does his job ... namely, killing penalties and wrecking havoc defensively. The points are a bonus.
News:Jay McClement has signed a two-year deal worth $3 million with the Maple Leafs, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.
Analysis:Jay McClement is a grinding forward that can chip in 10-15 goals a season, plus he's also from Ontario. McClement had 29 points with a 10.1 shooting percentage. Expect him to play a similar role in Toronto to the one he did in Colorado.
Avs' McClement Showing Scoring Ability In Shutdown Role
News:Jay McClement scored his second goal in four games Monday against Anaheim. This gives him nine on the season, just three away from his career-high of 12 scored three seasons ago.
Analysis:Jay McClement has shown the ability to contribute offensively where he can, a tough task when your No. 1 priority is shutting down other team's top lines. The good news is, McClement is about as durable as they come, having missed a grand total of just six games over the past six seasons.
News:Jay McClement scored his seventh goal of the season during Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Vancouver.
Analysis: It's nice to see Jay McClement hit the scoresheet, but since he plays a checking-line role with the Avs, the goals will continue to be few and far between.
News:Jay McClement assisted on Colorado's only goal in Monday's loss to Phoenix.
Analysis:Jay McClement has a pedestrian 11 points on the season, but he remains more valuable to the Avs due to his role as a checking forward and penalty killer. McClement is not in a great situation to produce offensively.
News: With just nine points (6G, 3A) in 39 games this season, Jay McClement is playing his role as a checking-line center who is expected to shut down other teams' top lines and kill penalties.
Analysis:Jay McClement has next to no fantasy value in standard formats as he doesn't rank favourably in any statistical category except for shorthanded ice time, where he leads the Avs with an average of 3:26 per game. Even those of you in ultra-deep fantasy leagues will likely not have room for McClement on your roster. He continues to skate on the Avs' third line with David Jones and Chuck Kobasew.
News:Jay McClement will be a healthy scratch Thursday against the Islanders, according to The Denver Post.
Analysis: With just a single goal and a minus-2 rating in 15 games this season, Jay McClement is hard enough to recommend in most standard fantasy formats. If he's sitting on the bench every night, it's downright impossible.
News: McClement has no points and a minus-9 rating in 14 games since joining the Avalanche.
Analysis: After scoring 29 and 26 points the past two seasons respectively, there were hopes that McClement might hit the 30-point plateau this season, but with just 16 points in 56 games so far, he'll be lucky to hit 20. McClement's value has dropped considerably in all but the deepest of fantasy formats.
McClement Dealt From Blues to Avs In Four-Player Swap
News: The Blues have traded Erik Johnson and McClement to Colorado for Chris Stewart and Kevin Shattenkirk, according to Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Colorado also receives a conditional first-rounder for either 2011 or 2012 while St. Louis receives a conditional second-rounder in 2011 or 2012.
Analysis: McClement is a decent role guy and can help kill penalties, but let's be honest here. The crux of the trade is Johnson going to the Avs and Stewart headed to St. Louis.
News: McClement had a goal and an assist in St. Louis' loss to Colorado on Monday.
Analysis: Move along, folks, there's nothing to see here. The tally broke a 17-game goal-less streak for McClement, who is last on the team with a minus-12 (though he is often matched up against opponents' scoring lines). His biggest contribution to the Blues is as a face-off man, a skill at which he's second on the team amongst its regular rotation players at 51.5 percent.
News: McClement torched the Thrashers for three goals Saturday night.
Analysis: He's an industrious plugger with virtually no fantasy value. But it was a really nice performance Saturday -- he'll remember it for a long time.
News: After seven contests, McClement is still searching for his first goal of the season.
Analysis: McClement, a solid option on the penalty kill, is not a habitual scorer by any means, but he's still fired 12 shots on goal this season. Unless he starts randomly netting pucks, it's entirely safe to consider other options to round out your fantasy team.
News: Blues C Jay McClement scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Wednesday against the Blackhawks. McClement scored from in-close by deflecting in a shot from teammate Roman Polak with 22 seconds to go in the second period, making it 3-1. His goal stood as the game winner. It was his eighth score and first goal in 11 games.
Analysis: Interim coach Davis Payne has gotten a lot of McClement since he took over coaching in early January. McClement has totaled 10 points and a plus-5 rating in his last 16 games. While it has been pretty good production, McClement has only two goals in that span and is still more important as a penalty killer. He is best used as a flier in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement had a big game for St. Louis in a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets Tuesday. The center scored his 7th goal of the season in the 1st period to make the score 3-0 and later added two assists for three points scored.
Analysis: McClement is pretty hot at the moment with points in three straight games for a total of six over that span. He has 17 points on the season now. McClement does score on occasion for the Blues, but he still plays most of the time on the team's third or fourth line. He remains a low-end Fantasy option and flier in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement netted his fourth goal of the season Saturday against San Jose. McClement, who was on a line Saturday with LW Paul Kariya and RW David Backes, put the Blues ahead 1-0 after his backhander from the side of the net caromed off the back of Evgeni Nabokov's legs.
Analysis: McClement had his first point in eight games on Saturday. McClement does score on occasion for the Blues, but he still plays most of the time on the team's third or fourth line. He remains a low-end Fantasy option and flier in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement scored a goal during Friday's 3-1 win against the Wild. The Blues dominated early, outshooting their opponent for the first time in the first period while ringing up a 15-4 advantage. McClement tapped in a rebound for his second goal at 56 seconds and the lead against a team that had been outscored 9-4 in the first period.
Analysis: McClement has five points in eight games. He continues to be a nice scoring presence off the lower lines for St. Louis. However, McClement is still more valuable as a two-way forward for St. Louis than a regular for Fantasy owners. He remains a low-end Fantasy option and flier in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement had a goal, two assists and a plus-2 rating in 18:18 of ice time Friday against the Red Wings. After a slow start, the Blues took the lead 7:54 in when McClement one-timed a shot from just outside the crease. He had a team-high three points and spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: On top of the three points, McClement also had a team-high five shots. He looked like the Blues' best offensive player -- a role we don't usually mention when talking about McClement. He had career highs with 12 goals, 14 assists and 26 points in 2008-09. McClement can be useful at both ends of the ice, but we don't see him becoming a breakout Fantasy star this season. He remains a low-end Fantasy option and flier in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats heading into 2009-10.
News: The St. Louis Blues have signed center Jay McClement to a multi-year contract. Terms of the deal announced Tuesday were not disclosed. Blues president John Davidson calls the 26-year-old McClement "one of the best defensive forwards" in the NHL. McClement led the Blues with three short-handed goals while logging more than 315 minutes during the penalty kill, helping the franchise earn its first playoff berth since 2004.
Analysis: McClement was one of four St. Louis players to play in all 82 regular-season games. He had career highs with 12 goals, 14 assists and 26 points. McClement is a native of Kingston, Ontario, who was selected in the second round of the 2001 draft. In 311 career games he has 111 points -- 35 goals and 76 assists. While McClement had a banner year in 2008-09, he is still more of a defensive player. Consider him more of a Fantasy flier for leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats heading into 2009-10.
News: Blues C Jay McClement tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 during Tuesday's game against the Coyotes. It was just his second multi-assist game of the season.
Analysis: McClement has managed 10-plus goals for the first time in his career in 2008-09, but his passing skills have still been a little lax over the last two years. McClement means more to his team than in Fantasy and is best used in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement scored in a second straight game Thursday as St. Louis defeated the Stars. It was his 10th goal of the year.
Analysis: McClement has always had modest offensive skills, but this is the first time he's managed 10 or more goals in a season. McClement means more to his team than in Fantasy and is best used in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News:Jay McClement put St. Louis ahead with a short-handed goal in the second, spoiling a four-minute Coyotes power play during Tuesday's 2-1 win against the Coyotes. A four-minute high-sticking call on the Blues' David Backes ended up backfiring on the Coyotes on the deciding goal. McClement scored his ninth of the season and third short-handed on a 2-on-1 break with T.J. Oshie at 15:36 of the second period. McClement had no short-handed goals before this season. "We're starting to get some chances and that comes with getting the opportunity to get out there first on every penalty kill," said McClement, in his fourth season. "The short-handers are just a bonus."
Analysis: McClement has always had modest offensive skills, but he has never managed 10 or more goals in a season. He had nine last year and has nine again this season. With more than a month left in the season, it appears he will finally break through that barrier. Still, Fantasy owners really aren't holding their breath. McClement means more to his team than in Fantasy and is best used in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement scored twice and finished at plus-1 during Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Blue Jackets. St. Louis' pressure helped force defenseman Jan Hejda to cough up the puck in his own end. After a blocked shot off the stick of Brad Boyes, McClement picked up the loose puck in the slot and scored his sixth at 19:38 to pull the Blues even. McClement scored his second of the game and seventh of the season into an empty net at 19:12.
Analysis: McClement has four of his seven goals in the last six games. He has finally woken up after being in an offensive lull for most of the season, but this scoring spree isn't likely going to last. McClement is a good defensive forward and best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement scored his fifth goal of the season in Saturday's win over the Flyers.
Analysis: McClement had some moments in December with six points in 15 games, but he is still not one of their top offensive threats. He is a good defensive forward and best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement scored a goal during Monday's 5-4 shootout win against the Bruins. St. Louis had taken a 2-1 edge when McClement one-timed a shot inside the left post 6:51 into the second. It was his fourth goal of the season and first in 12 games.
Analysis: McClement had some moments in December with six points in 15 games, but he is still not one of their top offensive threats. He is a good defensive forward and best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during Sunday's game against the Oilers. It was his ninth assist of the season and first point in eight games.
Analysis: McClement had some moments in December with six points in 15 games, but he is still not one of their top offensive threats. He is a good defensive forward and best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Blues C Jay McClement tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-1 during Monday's game against the Predators. It was his first assists since Nov. 14.
Analysis: McClement continues to play outside of the top-six in St. Louis. He is good for about 20-35 points per season, but has limited offensive appeal.
News:Jay McClement added an empty net goal with 2.6 seconds left in handing the Thrashers their sixth loss in seven games during the Blues' 4-2 win Sunday. It was his first goal of the season and first point in seven games.
Analysis: McClement continues to play outside of the top-six in St. Louis. He is good for about 20-35 points per season, but has limited offensive appeal.
News: Blues C Jay McClement tallied an assist and finished at even during Wednesday's game against the Red Wings. He took one shot on net and now has an assist in two straight games.
Analysis: McClement continues to play outside of the top-six in St. Louis. He is good for about 20-35 points per season, but has limited offensive appeal.
News: The St. Louis Blues signed free agent forward Matt Foy and re-signed center Jay McClement on Monday. Blues President John Davidson said McClement agreed to a one-year deal.
Analysis: McClement had nine goals and 13 assists in 81 games last season for St. Louis, while Foy had four goals and four assists in 28 games last season with the Minnesota Wild. Neither player has any Fantasy value.
News: Blues C Jay McClement scored an empty-net goal Tuesday against the Blackhawks and also finished at plus-1. It was his eighth goal of the season and third in seven games.
Analysis: McClement has managed six points in 10 February games. This is by far his best output of the season. McClement is centering the third line for the Blues, but still remains a very low-end Fantasy option.
News: Blues C Jay McClement notched his seventh goal this season in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche. McClement has five points in his last five games, after not registering a point in nine straight games.
Analysis: McClement is not the type of player who gets a lot of points, alhtough he does have his short spurts when he picks up a few here and there. Despite this recent production, he really is not worth a lot in Fantasy leagues.
News: With two assists in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings, Jay McClement has three assists and one goal in the last four games for the Blues. This comes after a drought of nine games without any points.
Analysis: McClement is not the type of player who gets a lot of points, alhtough he does have his short spurts when he picks up a few here and there. Despite this recent production, he really is not worth a lot in Fantasy leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blues C Jay McClement assisted on Brad Boyes' first goal Friday against Edmonton. Normally, few would take note of a second assist, but in this case it was McClement's first point in his last 21 games.
Analysis: After 26 games, McClement has one goal and three assists. "It's been a while, so I was glad to get that," McClement said. "My game is starting to come around. I'm starting to play a little better. Hopefully the points will start to come." The third-year center is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy reserve at this time.
News: With the Blues-Avalanche game tied at 1-1 early in the third period Friday, Blues RW Lee Stempniak tried to beat Avalanche G Jose Theodore with a wraparound attempt. Theodore stopped that, but the puck came to Jay McClement on the right side. Theodore stopped McClement's first attempt, but McClement put in his own rebound to make it 2-1 at the 4:57 mark. The goal extended McClement's points streak to three games (1 G, 2 A).
Analysis: McClement is off to a fast start in 2007-08, and if he keeps this pace up, he might be in for a career-year. The third-year center is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy reserve at this time.
News: Petr Cajanek, Jay McClement, Peter Sejna and Lee Stempniak each scored goals in Thursday's game against the Oilers.
Analysis: Despite the goal, McClement is only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Jay McClement picked up three assists with a plus-3 rating in 12:38 of ice time in Thursday's game against the Stars.
Analysis: Despite the strong game, McClement's Fantasy value is limited to leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: C Jay McClement, RW Jamal Mayers and LW Keith Tkachuk each scored goals in Sunday's game against the Wild. McClement also chipped in with an assist and plus-3 rating.
Analysis: Despite the big game, McClement is only worth using in the largest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Blues C Jay McClement added two assists Thursday, giving him six in his last six games.
Analysis: McClement is in just his second season in the NHL and has not really shown much in the way of scoring. We would like to see him keep this pace up before recommending him for Fantasy play. But he could be used as a possible stopgap Fantasy option.
News: Jay McClement (foot) played over 10 minutes at Dallas Wednesday and he registered one shot on goal.
Analysis: McClement is not much of an offensive threat when healthy, so only owners in larger Fantasy leagues should consider him.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Jay McClement is battling an injury to his right foot after blocking a shot on Monday against the Ducks. He is considered questionable for Wednesday's game at Dallas.
Analysis: McClement is not much of an offensive threat when healthy, so only owners in larger Fantasy leagues for worry about this injury. Newly-acquired Joel Perrault would likely make his debut if McClement cannot go.
News: Jay McClement picked up three assists with a minus-1 rating and two shots on goal in 16:36 of ice time in Monday's game against Columbus.
Analysis: Despite a recent three-game scoreless streak, McClement has managed to post 12 points (2 G, 10 A) over the past eight games. He is worth a look in larger Fantasy leagues if you need a No. 3 or 4 center.
News: Jay McClement picked up three assists in Sunday's game at Vancouver along with a plus-2 rating in 21:48 of ice time.
Analysis: McClement has posted nine points (2 G, 7 A) and a plus-5 rating over the past four games. Despite the amazing run, he is still only worth taking a flier on in the largest of Fantasy leagues.
News: McClement picked up a goal, added two assists and posted a plus-3 rating in 14:19 of ice time in Sunday's game at Edmonton.
Analysis: McClement has two goals, five points and an even rating over the past seven games since being recalled from Peoria of the AHL. He is only worth considering in larger Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Jay McClement was assigned to Peoria of the AHL on Wednesday.
Analysis: McClement might be back at some point, but he is not a useful Fantasy option.
News: Jay McClement was scoreless in Saturday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: McClement has gone scoreless over the past 11 games after an eight-game stretch with six points (2 G, 4 A).
News: Jay McClement was assigned to Worcester of the AHL on Monday.
Analysis: McClement is not expected to play at the NHL level this season. Monitor is progress in the minors and consider adding him as a keeper late in the season.
