News:Alexander Steen has one goal in the last 15 games for the Blues.
Analysis: The entire St. Louis squad is finding it very difficult to light the lamp. Despite the goal scoring drought, Alexander Steen has managed to put up five points in 11 April games. Sadly enough, that makes him second on the team in scoring for the month. He is averaging almost 20 minutes per game so he should be in your lineup based on opportunity alone.
News: Despite one assist in his last five games, Alexander Steen shares the team lead in points (1G, 3A) in April.
Analysis: Sharing the team lead in points doesn't mean a lot if you play for the Blues. St. Louis spreads the scoring around and there really is no standout on offense. However, Alexander Steen will help you with ATOI and SOG as he sees plenty of ice time.
News:Alexander Steen had a goal, an assist and five shots on net Saturday night in St. Louis' 3-0 win over Edmonton. Despite missing eight games to injury this season, Steen leads the Blues in shot attempts with 78.
Analysis:Alexander Steen and Chris Stewart are working well together on the Blues' top line. The pair have accounted for 11 points in the previous four games.
News:Alexander Steen returned to the St. Louis lineup Thursday after missing eight games with a shoulder injury and scored a goal with two assists in a 3-0 win over Phoenix.
Analysis:Alexander Steen was right back to getting a big share of minutes in his return, skating 19:12 while seeing action on both special teams.
News: The Blues have activated Alexander Steen (shoulder) from IR, foxsportsmidwest.com reports.
Analysis: With Alexander Steen -- who has 16 points in 18 games to date -- activated and presumably available for Thursday's game against the Coyotes, the Blues have assigned forward Andrew Murray to AHL Peoria.
News:Alexander Steen (shoulder) did not take part in Tuesday's warmups and will not play Tuesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen took part in Tuesday's morning skate, but the Blues decided to hold him out for another game. Though he will miss another game Tuesday, don't be surprised to see Steen back out there when the Blues next take the ice Thursday.
News:Alexander Steen (shoulder) was a full participant in Tuesday's morning skate.
Analysis: He's definitely nearing a return. Alexander Steen's status for Tuesday's game against the Sharks now looks like a game-time decision.
News:Alexander Steen (shoulder) could return to the lineup this week during St. Louis' three-game homestand, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The Blues begin their homestand Tuesday night against San Jose.
Analysis:Alexander Steen, who had been considered day-to-day before the club placed him on the injured list, started to skate last week. His return during the homestand is not guaranteed; St. Louis may opt to sit him the first game after the homestand and use a break in the schedule to give him more rest. In that scenario, his return would be Mar. 23 at Edmonton.
News:Alexander Steen (shoulder) has resumed skating, but his injury remains status quo, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: While the shoulder shows no sign of improvement, Alexander Steen will continue to skate every day, which is a sign of progress.
News:Alexander Steen, who is suffering from an shoulder injury, was placed on the injured reserve Saturday, USA Today reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen was hurt in a drill in Tuesday's practice. He has missed the last two games. Steen leads the Blues with 16 points.
Blues' Steen (Upper Body) Placed On Injured Reserve
News:Alexander Steen (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen was off to a fantastic start this season with four goals and 12 assists through 18 games. It looks like he'll miss a significant chunk of time after suffering an apparent shoulder injury during Tuesday's practice, although the nature of the injury is unclear.
News:Alexander Steen (upper body) will not play in Friday's game against the Oilers, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen will miss his second straight game after suffering an injury during Tuesday's practice. Details of Steen's status are not readily available, so consider him day-to-day for the time being.
News:Alexander Steen (upper body) won't play Thursday against the Blackhawks, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: On the plus side, the report notes that Alexander Steen could return to action either Friday against the Oilers or Sunday against the Stars.
News:Alexander Steen (upper body) might be able to play Thursday night against Chicago, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: It sounds like Alexander Steen won't be available after sustaining a shoulder injury, that's officially being called an upper-body injury, in Tuesday's practice. The Blues have called up reinforcements from Peoria to deal with mounting injuries. Andy McDonald (knee) and Vladimir Tarasenko (concussion) will sit out Thursday night's game.
News:Alexander Steen (upper body) is considered day-to-day.
Analysis:Alexander Steen, who leads the Blues with 16 points, was injured during last Tuesday's practice but is expected to return any day now. His status for Thursday's game against the Blackhawks is unknown.
News:Alexander Steen left practice Tuesday after suffering an unspecified injury, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The report notes that Alexander Steen, who was injured during a drill Tuesday, will be re-evaluated, with a status update likely on tap Wednesday. The Blues' next game is Thursday against the Blackhawks.
News:Alexander Steen (illness) scored a goal and assisted on two others Friday night in St. Louis' 5-2 win over Calgary. He had missed Thursday's practice because of the illness.
Analysis: No illness is stopping Alexander Steen right now. He has scored goals in four straight games and has nine points in his last five.
News:Alexander Steen (illness) missed practice but he is expected to play Friday against the Flames, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: It sounds like Alexander Steen's a bit under the weather, but unless he takes a turn for the worse, look for him to be in action against Calgary.
News:Alexander Steen scored his third goal in as many games Wednesday night in St. Louis' overtime win over Detroit. The goal was the game-winner in OT and broke a five-game winless streak for the Blues.
Analysis: It wasn't until his 40th shot of the season that Alexander Steen scored a goal, and now he has three in his last 12 attempts on net.
News:Alexander Steen pocketed his second goal in as many games Monday night in the Blues' 4-1 loss to Los Angeles. Both goals have come on the power play.
Analysis: It took a lot of effort for Alexander Steen get on the board; he's the team leader in shots with 46. He's been quite active in all phases of the game and now has 11 points through 12 contests this year.
News:Alexander Steen scored his first goal of the season and added two assists in the Blues' shootout loss to the Ducks on Saturday night. He now has 10 points in 11 games this season.
Analysis: It's a relief that the monkey is off his back, but he's still delivering secondary points for fantasy owners. Just don't expect a lot of three-point efforts -- this is his first since Feb. 19, 2011.
News:Alexander Steen, who was given a maintenance day Tuesday, was back at practice Wednesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen will be ready to go Thursday night against Columbus.
News:Alexander Steen did not practice Tuesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. It was a maintenance day for Steen, who will "skate full-time" Wednesday, according to St. Louis head coach Ken Hitchcock.
Analysis:Alexander Steen, who has four assists through six games and is skating on a line with hot rookie Vladimir Tarasenko, is expected to be in the lineup Thursday night when the Blues face the Blue Jackets.
News:Alexander Steen had two assists in the Blues' season-opening win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He assisted on rookie Vladimir Tarasenko's first NHL goal and later helped set up Chris Stewart's power-play goal.
Analysis:Alexander Steen is centering the third line and playing point on a power-play unit, and you can count on him getting a steady 16-17 minutes a night. With Tarasenko (two nifty goals) looking like a special player, Steen appears to have a gifted goal-scorer on his line.
News:Alexander Steen played exclusively at center this winter for MoDo in the Swedish Elite League, the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: The Blues' offseason plan had been to move Alexander Steen to center to start the 2012-13 season, with the early plans calling for him to center a line with Andy McDonald and Vladimir Tarasenko.
News:Alexander Steen, who missed time earlier in the season with a thigh injury, has returned to playing for Modo in the Swedish Elite League, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen has eight goals and 14 assists in 20 games for Modo. He should be ready to roll when the NHL starts its lockout-shortened season.
News:Alexander Steen will miss three weeks after suffering a thigh tear while playing for Modo in the Swedish Elite League, reports NBC Sports.com.
Analysis: He was tied for the team lead in scoring with 14 points before the injury. He was the first NHL player to join the SEL after being locked out.
News:Alexander Steen is finalizing a contract with Modo of the Swedish Elite League, thefourthperiod.com reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen and Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom are the first two NHL players to commit to the SEL. Both are expected to make their debuts Tuesday against Brynas IF.
News:Alexander Steen scored the Blues' first goal Thursday night in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks. The goal was Steen's first since returning from a concussion three games ago.
Analysis: His playing time has increased in each successive game since returning, going from 14 to 16 to 20 minutes Thursday. As a Mr. Do Everything for the Blues -- he plays both special teams, can be plugged into any line, and was one of the shooters in the shootout -- Alexander Steen is useful to fantasy teams. Right now he's skating on a third line with Jason Arnott and Jamie Langenbrunner, but coach Ken Hitchcock feels he's a top-six talent.
News:Alexander Steen returned to the Blues' lineup Sunday after missing 39 games because of a concussion, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen skated 20 shifts for 14:16 and had two shots on net and two hits in the Blues' 4-0 win over the Coyotes. He left the game in the third period after being inadvertently kicked in the face by the Coyotes' Alexandre Bolduc, but appears fine.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) will play Sunday against Phoenix, the Blues' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen will return to the lineup for the first time since being injured on Dec. 27. The 27-year-old recorded 24 points (13G, 11A) in just 36 games prior to going down. You may want to consider inserting him back into your fantasy lineup before the puck drops.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) has been cleared for contact, beginning with Saturday's practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Getting out of the no-contact jersey is the first signal that Alexander Steen is returning sooner rather than later. Steen, who has missed 36 games, just spent a month in Anaheim receiving treatment for his concussion.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) practiced for a second straight day Wednesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen reports feeling as "clear and sharp" as he's felt all year, but his return to the lineup is unknown. "Basically, it comes down to me being able to take a hit, bumps in the corners. I feel like I'm there now, where I can start thinking about it," said Steen, who had spent nearly a month in Anaheim receiving treatment for his concussion.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) joined his teammates for Tuesday's practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen, who donned a no-contact jersey, has been in Anaheim the last three weeks receiving treatment for his concussion. There's no definitive date for his return, but it was an encouraging sign Tuesday.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) acknowledged that the skating he did with teammates earlier this month led to vision problems, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Steen's presence on the ice had led to speculation that he would return soon, but the vision problems have forced him to consider an alternative treatment.
Analysis:Alexander Steen, who hasn't played since Dec. 26, will travel to California where he'll spend at least two weeks receiving therapy in a hyperbaric chamber. This is the same therapy teammate Andy McDonald and former Blue Paul Kariya underwent when dealing with their concussions. "I'm trying to get myself back on track here," Steen said. "It's hard to explain what I'm going through. I ... don't want to get into too many details about it, but it's been on and off. I've tried everything in my power to get back on the ice."
News: Though Alexander Steen (concussion) skated in some of the Blues' drills Wednesday, he is still not expected back any time soon, St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Jeremy Rutherford reports.
Analysis: "It's nice to see Alexander Steener out there," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "He's got a big smile on his face, he's having fun, obviously he's getting better. But he's nowhere near playing yet. He's not ready to go, but nice to see him back on the ice again." Steen has missed 20 games and counting after being concussed back on Dec. 27.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) will not play against Colorado on Saturday, St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Jeremy Rutherford reports.
Analysis: It seems as if Alexander Steen is still out on a mostly indefinite basis.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) will not travel with the Blues on their upcoming three-game road trip, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Steen, who practiced all week, did not skate Friday.
Analysis: St. Louis head coach Ken Hitchcock said neither Alexander Steen nor McDonald are ready to return from their concussions.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) appears doubtful for Friday's game against Los Angeles, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen hasn't been ruled out for the game, but his owners should prepare as if he won't be available. If he does miss Friday's game, his next chance to play would be Saturday against Nashville.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) practiced Monday, but said he's not ready to return to the lineup, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: It's a step forward, but a small one considering that Alexander Steen isn't quite ready to get back into game action just yet.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) will not play Tuesday night against the Penguins, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Tuesday will be the 12th straight game Alexander Steen's missed because of the concussion. The Blues break for the All-Star game after the Pittsburgh game, giving Steen another 10 days off.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) missed his 11th straight game Saturday and may be sidelined until after the All Star break, according to the St. Louis Dispatch.
Analysis:Alexander Steen was thought to be close to a return, and actually may be, but by holding the forward out, the team will have him gain two more weeks of rest while only missing two more games. With 24 points in 36 games, the team is doing the right thing by being cautious. The Blues are tied for second overall in the conference and will need a healthy Steen for their second half run.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) will not play Thursday against the Oilers, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen is thought to be close to a return, but the report notes that coach Ken Hitchcock says that the center is still not 100 percent.
News: When Alexander Steen returns from his concussion, which is expected Thursday night against Edmonton, he will skate on the Blues' first line with David Backes and Chris Stewart, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen and Backes developed some chemistry prior to Steen going down with a concussion Dec. 27. "He's going right back with (David) Backes, there's no question," St. Louis head coach Ken Hitchcock said. "To me Backes and Steen were a great pair and they're going back together again." Steen is a 20-minute forward, who plays on both special teams and is among the Blues' leaders in goals and points, despite missing the past three weeks.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) practiced Wednesday with no issues, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis: If he feels good after Thursday morning's skate, he will be on track to play in the Blues' night game against the Oilers later that day.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) did not play in Monday's 1-0 win over Dallas, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen was questionable heading into the game, but is apparently nearing a return. He's been skating in a regular jersey for several practices with no restriction or limitations. "He'll get team practices in the next two days," St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock said. "He looks very good, so we'll work him up and hopefully get him ready for Thursday." The Blues face the Oilers on Thursday.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Stars, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen's return to the ice is imminent with head coach Ken Hitchcock saying it will happen this week sometime.
News: Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock said Alexander Steen (concussion) could be ready to play this coming week, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen passed his baseline test and the team talked about the possibility of his return Saturday, but they held him out of the Blues' win over the Wild. As good as St. Louis has been over the last month or so, they will get stronger with Steen and Andy McDonald working their way back from concussions.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) won't play against Minnesota on Saturday, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis: The team was originally hopeful that Alexander Steen would play Saturday, so perhaps a return against Dallas on Monday is a reasonable hope.
News: Coach Ken Hitchcock said that Alexander Steen (concussion) won't play Thursday against Vancouver, the Blues' official site reports.
Analysis: On the plus side, Alexander Steen, who has 24 points in 36 games, could be back for Saturday's game against the Wild.
News:Alexander Steen passed his baseline concussion test Wednesday and may play Thursday night against Vancouver, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen skated Wednesday for the first time since being shut down and plans to skate again Thursday morning before making a decision about the Canucks game.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) was at the rink Thursday, but he's still not able to practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen's been showing up to the rink for a few days now and is feeling better, but he's not at the point where he can be tested or return to working out.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) sat out a third consecutive game Tuesday.
Analysis: As we've seen countless times in the NHL this season, concussions don't follow a set rehab schedule, so Alexander Steen's return date remains uncertain.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) was not present at Tuesday's morning skate, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen has missed practice the last two days with lingering concussion symptoms, so don't expect him to take the ice Tuesday night. Steen remains day-to-day for now.
News:Alexander Steen (concussion) did not practice Monday, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen hasn't been ruled out for Tuesday, but missing Monday's practice seems to indicate that he's not likely to play against Phoenix.
News:Alexander Steen will not play Friday night due to concussion-like symptoms resulting from a hit in Monday's game, Lou Korac of the Alton Telegraph reports.
Analysis: It's not clear when the symptoms started happening, or how intense they are, but since Alexander Steen is still experiencing them four days after the hit, he will not take the ice Friday night. It's not clear how long Steen will be out, but he'll likely miss at least Saturday's game as well.
News:Alexander Steen posted his third goal in five games with a tally in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Detroit.
Analysis:Alexander Steen is among the stronger players in the league when it comes to plus-minus rating, and has a steady 13 goals and 24 points this season, putting him well on pace to surpass last season's total of 20 goals.
News:Alexander Steen had a goal, an assist and seven shots in goal in the Blues' 4-1 win over the Rangers on Thursday.
Analysis:Alexander Steen was credited with an odd goal in which the puck caromed off a stick and a couple of bodies before flipping up in the air, over the shoulder of Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and into the net behind him. The two-point night puts Steen atop the Blues' scoring charts with 21 points in 30 games, and his 10 goals have him tied for the team lead with David Backes.
News:Alexander Steen was tagged for two minor penalties in St. Louis' 1-0 win over the Sharks on Saturday.
Analysis: While he's generally better known for his scoring -- his modest total of 19 points in 29 games somehow ties him for the team scoring lead -- the toughness element in his game is new this season. At this pace (22 PIMs already) he's headed for a career high in that category. That doesn't make him a goon, by any measure, but don't forget to factor that column into your calculus of his fantasy value.
News:Alexander Steen potted his eighth goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Los Angeles.
Analysis:Alexander Steen has been solid for the Blues with 14 points in 20 games, including four points in the last four contests. The goal was his second in four games, but he did go five games without a tally earlier in the month of November.
News:Alexander Steen assisted on both Blues goals in a 3-2 shootout loss to Minnesota on Saturday night.
Analysis: The problem, as his fantasy owners know well, is his lack of goal scoring. After a hot start where he scored six times in the first 10 games of the campaign, he has just one tally in his last nine outings, and Saturday's effort (one shot on goal) isn't likely to turn that around.
News:Alexander Steen scored the game-winning goal in St. Louis' 2-1 win over Detroit on Tuesday.
Analysis: After a fast start to the season, Alexander Steen hadn't found the back of the net in the six previous games.
News:Alexander Steen scored his team-leading sixth goal Friday night in St. Louis' 3-1 loss to Calgary.
Analysis: That's three goals in two games for Alexander Steen, who has points in his last three. The line of Steen, Jason Arnott and Jamie Langenbrunner, which was assembled on the team's current road trip, fired off 10 of the Blues' 29 shots on goal Friday.
News:Alexander Steen scored two goals in the Blues' 3-0 win over the Canucks on Wednesday.
Analysis:Alexander Steen has gotten off to a quick start in 2011-12 with five goals and three assists through the first nine games. This stands in contrast to last season when he didn't register his fifth goal until early in December. He's leading the Blues in goals and tied for the lead among forwards in shooting percentage.
News:Alexander Steen will skate on the Blues' top line Tuesday night against the Kings, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: As long as Andy McDonald (concussion) is out, the Blues will need to replace those first-line minutes. T.J. Oshie got the first shot, but he hasn't been very productive at the start of the season. Alexander Steen, on the other hand, has a point in all five games.
News:Alexander Steen scored his third goal of the season Sunday in St. Louis' loss to San Jose.
Analysis:Alexander Steen has points in all five of the Blues' games so far this season.
News:Alexander Steen's second tally of the season proved to be the game-winner as the Blues won in San Jose for the first time since 2009 on Saturday.
Analysis: We've been monitoring his power play ice time, and this night's total was 1:20. That doesn't sound like much, but the Blues only enjoyed three power plays all night, so it's not all that bad. Alexander Steen's value depends on his staying healthy and getting a fair dose of time with the man advantage; neither of those factors is a given this season.
News:Alexander Steen scored a goal and had four shots on net in St. Louis' 5-2 win over Calgary on Monday.
Analysis: The Blues are liking their third line with Alexander Steen, Jason Arnott and Matt D'Agostini. They each had a hand in Steen's goal while Arnott pocketed another late in the game. Steen also played a team-high 3:29 on the power play.
News: Blues head coach Davis Payne is hoping to have Alexander Steen locked into a more constant role, instead of moving the versatile forward around, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Alexander Steen has grown accustomed to the multi-use role he's been filling the last two seasons, but Payne wants him to establish chemistry with Jason Arnott, who has been sidelined by an eye injury. "We want to make sure we get Steener to a spot where he's locked in and he's got some constants in his game, including with his linemates," Payne said. "We know how well he deals with playing all the different positions and all the different variables we throw at him... but we want to get him solidified and cohesive with a group of guys so he doesn't have to continue to adjust."
News: Steen scored his 20th goal of the season in the final regular-season game in Saturday's 2-0 win over Nashville.
Analysis: With just 49 seconds left in the Blues' regular season, Steen notched goal number 20, which gives him two consecutive 20-goal seasons. He came back early from a high-ankle sprain to finish off the season for a team that had no hope of making the playoffs. When the organization looks around in training camp before next season searching for someone to replace the departed Erik Brewer as captain, Steen will be on the short list.
News: Steen, who returned from a three-week absence due to a high-ankle sprain Friday, did not participate in Saturday's practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Understandably, the Blues aren't going to push Steen with nothing on the line, save for finishing the season on a high note. Steen is expected to play Sunday against the Blue Jackets.
News: Steen (ankle) returned to the Blues' lineup Friday night.
Analysis: This was a surprising development, especially considering the team is out of the playoffs. Steen skated 16:14 of ice time, getting one shot on net and taking two minutes in penalties.
News: Steen (ankle) is expected to play against Calgary on Friday, StLouisBlues.com reports.
Analysis: While his owners might want to check back a bit closer to game time to make sure Steen and/or the team aren't being overly optimistic, it looks like him returning Friday is the plan. He might be rusty given that he's coming back from the traditionally stubborn high ankle sprain, but some of his owners might lack better options anyway.
News: Steen (ankle) skated Tuesday, Alton Telegraph writer Lou Korac reports.
Analysis: There aren't any concrete indications that Steen will make a return anytime soon. He still has only an outside shot of returning within this season.
News: Steen (ankle) was on the ice during St. Louis' practice Monday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Steen, who is likely done for the season because of a high-ankle sprain, had a plastic boot removed from his leg Sunday and wanted to see how the ankle felt on skates. "Today, I just came in, we did some work on it and decided to test it out there," Steen said. "It is what it is right now. I went out there without any expectations, just to see how much I could trust it, see how much it has healed. I'm surprised it felt as good as it did."
News: Steen (ankle) will be out for 4-6 weeks, reports the Blues' official site.
Analysis: The season only has four weeks and two days remaining, so consider Steen effectively done for the season with his high ankle sprain.
News: Steen suffered a high ankle sprain in the overtime period of Wednesday's win over the Blue Jackets, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: There is speculation that Steen could miss the remainder of the season with the injury, but no official timetable has come down from the Blues.
News: Steen, who suffered what a appeared to be a leg or foot injury during Wednesday night's overtime win over Columbus, was seen after the game on crutches and wearing a walking boot, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Blues have not released any details about the injury, so in a sense it's undisclosed.
News: Steen suffered an apparent leg injury and was helped off the ice in the second period of Wednesday's game, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: No word yet regarding the severity of the injury, but his return seems to be doubtful at this point.
News: Steen scored a goal in Thursday's loss to Washington. It was his first marker in seven games.
Analysis: It wasn't too long ago that we were talking about a point-per-game streak Steen was on, but he and the Blues fell hard in February. His goal Thursday ended the team's two-game drought after it was shut out twice by the Flames earlier this week.
News: Steen scored a goal and added two assists in the Blues' 9-3 romp over the Ducks.
Analysis: It's nice to see him snap back from a stretch where he had just a single goal in his last five games. He has 44 points this season and is closing in on his career-best of 47. In fact, he could hit 60 points this season if he can maintain his current pace. Not bad for a Maple Leaf reject.
News: Steen tallied two assists against the Lightning on Sunday.
Analysis: Steen now has 11 points in his last 10 games, and 40 points on the season. He's probably not the top center on your team, but he's definitely worth having in your lineup when he plays.
News: Steen's two assists in Saturday's loss to the Blue Jackets gives him points in a career-best seven straight games.
Analysis: He now has 36 points in 47 games, tying him with David Backes for the team lead.
News: Steen had an assist Thursday night and now has points in six straight games for the Blues.
Analysis: Steen has 23 points in his last 24 games. He was recently promoted to the top line, but Steen has been able to register points no matter which players he's skating with.
News: Steen extended his scoring streak to four games with an assist agaist San Jose on Saturday night.
Analysis: He and David Backes are probably the only St. Louis skaters who are worth owning in most fantasy leagues of average depth. No one on this roster is filling the nets, and Steen's team-leading 15 markers would fall well down the list for many other NHL teams.
News: Steen scored his 15th goal of the season Thursday night in the Blues' win over the Kings.
Analysis: One night after David Backes tied Steen as the team's leading goal scorer, Steen reclaimed it with an insurance marker late in the second period of a 3-1 win. After a slow start to the season, Steen is getting on the score sheet with regularity. In addition to his current three-game point streak, Steen has points (11 goals, nine assists) in 17 of the last 21 games.
News: Steen scored his 13th goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: Steen led the Blues with eight shots and a team-high 2:49 of power-play ice time Sunday. Steen scored 14 points in 14 games in December (8G, 6A) and has kept that fire going into the New Year, making him a good trade target.
News: Steen scored early in the third period of Friday's 4-3 win over visiting Phoenix.
Analysis: Steen's goal put his club up 4-0, but the Blues hung on for a narrow 4-3 win after seeing the 'Yotes tally twice in the final two minutes. Steen also added an assist in the game to push his season totals to 12 goals and 14 assists, which puts him on pace to push last year's career total of 47 points. He makes for a solid start in deeper fantasy formats even at the deep center position.
News: Steen scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 6-4 win over Los Angeles.
Analysis: Steen is the hottest Blue, registering points in five straight and seven of the last eight.
News: Steen scored a power-play goal in the Blues' 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. Steen has goals in three of the last four games and points in four of the last five.
Analysis: It's been a frustrating start to the season for Steen, who has led the Blues in shots on goal for much the year but has little to show for it. Lately, however, his hard work is paying off.
News: Steen fired seven shots on net and had a hand in all three (two goals, one assist) goals in the Blues' 3-2 win over Vancouver on Sunday. His unassisted marker in the third period was the game-winner.
Analysis: It's been a tough year for Steen, who leads the Blues in shots on goal but had little to show for it until recently. He has three goals and two assists in the past four games. More was expected of Steen entering the season and even more so now with the Blues missing David Perron, T.J. Oshie and Andy McDonald.
News: Steen scored the only goal for the home team as visiting Washington left town with a 4-1 win.
Analysis: This was only Steen's second point in eight games as he floated a wrist shot from the side board and it sailed through traffic. Maybe a little luck can get him going.
News: Steen practiced with the Blues' first line Monday in preparation for Tuesday's game in Chicago, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Steen was skating on the left wing with Andy McDonald moving to center and Brad Boyes staying at right wing.
Analysis: Blues coach Davis Payne said he wasn't committing to the lineup changes he configured, but figuring out a way for his team to score more is necessary. The tweaks also included dropping David Backes back to the second line and moving him to right wing. Steen has been a versatile piece for the Blues, moving between the second and third lines while seeing time on both special-team units, but he's in a drought having posted points once in the previous 10 games. Steen is second on the Blues with 68 shots on goal, but is scoring at a meager 5.9 percent clip. Perhaps the move to the top unit can dislodge his scoring ability.
News: Steen was allowed a maintenance day off Monday for various bumps and bruises, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Steen said he was okay, so we fully expect him to play Wednesday against Nashville.
News: Steen had a goal and an assist in Monday's loss to the Avalanche.
Analysis: It's only a matter of time before Steen gets on a streak. He touches the puck as much as any Blue and is heavily involved in all phases of the game. The two points give him the team lead at 11 points.
News: Steen was stifled for the third straight game as the Blues lost at Phoenix on Saturday, 5-3.
Analysis: There's little reason to get excited about any of the Blues' skaters right now. Steen has a modest nine points in 15 contests, and is looking at a real struggle just to reach 50 points this year.
News: Steen potted two in Sunday's 2-0 victory over the Rangers.
Analysis: Steen took a team-high seven shots and his second goal was an empty-netter Sunday. Steen now has nine points (3G, 6A) in 12 games, and is probably a nice pickup in a lot of leagues where he's slipped under the radar.
News: Steen scored his first goal of the season Thursday night in St. Louis' 3-0 win over Nashville.
Analysis: Steen, who scored a shorthanded goal midway through the second period, entered the game as the Blues' leading shooter. To his credit, he didn't let the scoring drought get him down and he kept shooting.
News: Steen fired a game-high nine shots in St. Louis' win over Anaheim on Monday.
Analysis: Blues coach Davis Payne thought his squad was tentative during the win over Philadelphia on Saturday, not making good decisions and failing to shoot the puck when the opportunities were there. No such case Monday. Steen and the Blues fired 53 shots on Ducks' goalies in the 5-1 win. Steen is going to be a Mr. Everything for St. Louis and he could be a cheap pickup that proves to makes a difference.
News: Steen collected assists on both St. Louis goals in the Blues' 2-1 opening night win over the Flyers on Saturday.
Analysis: If you're a risk taker who craves the thrill of catching lightning in a bottle, consider the 26-year-old Steen. He seemed to have settled into the 40+-point range over the first few years of his NHL career, but his preseason performance augurs the possibility of a breakout season.
News: Steen had two assists in St. Louis' preseason win over Dallas on Saturday.
Analysis: Steen continues a very strong exhibition season for the Blues with four goals and three assists in four games played. He had an assist on the power play and during even strength play.
News: Steen scored two goals on six shots in Friday night's preseason win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Steen, the recipient of a four-year deal in the offseason, skated along linemates (Jay McClement, B.J. Crombeen) with whom he's expected to open the regular season. Coming off his breakout season in 2009-10, Steen has three goals in two preseason games.
News: Steen has been named as one of the Blues' assistant captains, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: After the retirements of Keith Tkachuk and Paul Kariya in the offseason, we're looking for some new-generation Blues to fill a leadership void. Obviously, the team thinks Steen can be one of those leaders, along with David Backes, Erik Johnson and Barrett Jackman, others that were named assistant captains. Steen had a career-year in 2009-10, scoring 24 goals and 47 points leading to a four-year contract from St. Louis in the offseason.
News: Forward Alexander Steen, coming off the best season of his career, has signed a four-year extension with the St. Louis Blues.
Analysis: The 26-year-old Steen was tied for the team lead with 24 goals and totaled 47 points in 68 games for the Blues last season. He really took off late in the season under the guidance of Davis Payne, who has become the full-time coach in St. Louis after replacing Andy Murray. Steen will be a popular Fantasy sleeper on Draft Day 2010 for a potential breakout season, but remember he hasn't managed a 50-point campaign yet.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen scored twice and added an assist Tuesday in a win over the Blackhawks.
Analysis: Steen finished March with 18 points in 14 games and has really been playing superb hockey since his awful first couple of months. He will clearly be a very nice sleeper pick heading into 2010-11 and should be starting in more than 23 percent of leagues right now, as he's 10th in standard scoring leagues among forwards over the last four weeks.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen has 10 points in seven March contests.
Analysis: Steen sleepwalked through the first two months of this season, but he has really been a consistent contributor since then. He should be active in more than 26 percent of leagues, although we understand it might be hard to trust your Fantasy playoff success to a guy like Steen.
News: Blues D Alexander Steen moved his point streak to four games with an assist in Monday's loss to the Avalanche.
Analysis: Steen had a decent January and appears to have shaken off a foot problem that was bothering him last week. He remains just a low-end flier in deeper Fantasy leagues, but keep an eye on his numbers over the next few games.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen was in the lineup on Wednesday against the Blackhawks despite sustaining a foot injury on Saturday against the Blue Jackets. He tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 in 20:11 of ice time. Steen has one goal and two assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: Steen has started to let up offensively after having a pretty good run from late December through mid-January. We weren't sure if Steen, who has been playing point on the power play, could sustain and he hasn't. He is a nice NHL player, but Steen just isn't more than a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: The Alton Telegraph reports that Blues C Alexander Steen (foot) took part in Tuesday's practice session. X-rays were negative.
Analysis: Steen is having an OK season by his standards with 23 points in 41 games, and has been performing exceptionally well lately. Hopefully this injury doesn't knock him off track. He remains a low-end option in deeper leagues for the time being.
News: The Alton Telegraph reports that Blues LW Alex Steen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Steen is having an OK season by his standards with 23 points in 41 games, and has been performing exceptionally well lately. Hopefully this injury doesn't knock him off track. He remains a low-end option in deeper leagues for the time being and a risky start for Fantasy Week 18 (Feb. 1-7).
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blues LW Alexander Steen scored his 12th goal of the season Thursday against Edmonton. Earlier this season, Steen had a goal and three assists in a 7-2 win over the Oilers. With a dozen goals, Steen remains six off his career high of 18, set while playing in Toronto.
Analysis: Steen continues to chug a long for the Blues and hasn't been fazed by the coaching change. He is up to 11 goals and 21 points in his last 29 games. This has been his best stretch of hockey in a long time. Steen could be a Fantasy sleeper for the stretch run.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen scored a goal and tallied an assist during Wednesday's game against he Canadiens. Steen, who assisted on David Perron's tally, scored at 19:47 as T.J. Oshie earned his second straight assist. Steen has four goals and six points in his last five games.
Analysis: Steen has been playing great hockey since late December and hasn't let up since the coaching change. He has nine goals and eight assists in his last 16 games. This has been one of the best stretches in his career and it could continue as Steen gets more responsibilities. He recently assumed a point position on the power play. Steen is a low-end Fantasy forward that is beginning to make a name for himself.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Carlo Colaiacovo and RW Alexander Steen, acquired last season in a trade with Toronto, have been key contributors lately on the Blues' power play. Playing the two point positions, Colaiacovo and Steen have been on the ice for eight of the team's last 10 power-play goals, including one Saturday against the New York Rangers. "It's a real grateful opportunity for the both of us," Colaiacovo said. "Obviously, we've been feeding off of each other really well and making good plays. The opportunity to be the guys to step up at a big time for us is something that neither of us take for granted. We know it's a privilege, and we know we both have to go out there and produce in order to keep going out there."
Analysis: Steen has been playing great hockey since late December and hasn't let up since the coaching change. He has eight goals and seven assists in his last 14 games. This has been one of the best stretches in his career and it could continue if he keeps getting power-play minutes. Steen is a low-end Fantasy forward that is beginning to make a name for himself.
News: St. Louis C Alexander Steen scored two goals in a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Steen recorded his 8th and 9th tallies of the season. His first came in the 1st period on a power play and his second in the 3rd with the empty net.
Analysis: Steen now has 17 points on the season for the Blues and only three in January thus far. Steen missed a month with a wrist injury earlier this season, but the joint is clearly feeling just fine at the moment. Use him in deeper leagues if your low-end starting center is struggling.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen scored in Thursday's loss to the Canucks. He finished December with 10 points in his final seven games of the month.
Analysis: Steen missed a month with a wrist injury earlier this season, but the joint is clearly feeling just fine at the moment. Use him in deeper leagues if your low-end starting center is struggling.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blues C Alexander Steen netted two goals in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Buffalo on the same day that he was left off Sweden's 2010 Olympic team. For Steen, they were goals No. 4 and 5 on the season. He has scored three times in his last four games.
Analysis: Steen might have been born in Canada, but he has Swedish roots. He is a good NHL player, but he just isn't a great one. It's not a surprise he was left off the Olympic squad. The best thing he can do, however, is do well on the ice and make Sweden regret leaving him off the team. Still, he has minimal Fantasy appeal until he goes on a long run.
News: St. Louis C Alexander Steen played for the first time in over a month on Saturday in a 4-1 win over the Blues. Steen did not record a stat in the game. He had been out with a broken wrist.
Analysis: Steen has been a disappointment for the Blues since being picked up in a trade last season with the Maple Leafs. Now that he is back, he should only be active in the deepest of Fantasy formats.
News: St. Louis C Alexander Steen will be out 6-to-8 weeks because of a broken right wrist.
Analysis: Steen has been a disappointment for the Blues since being picked up in a trade last season with the Maple Leafs. He can be dropped in all Fantasy formats until he is back up in the NHL.
News: LW Alex Steen scored the Blues' only goal in his team's 2-1 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday. Steen had five shots and was also 4-0 on faceoffs against the Kings.
Analysis: Steen has been a disappointment for the Blues since being picked up in a trade last season with the Maple Leafs. He is pretty much killing time on the fourth line, so Steen has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-3 during Tuesday's game against the Coyotes. Steen has had three multi-assist games in 2008-09 and 20 assists on the season.
Analysis: Steen has had his moments since coming over in a November trade from Toronto, but the fact remains he is still on track for a career-low in points. Steen hasn't taken his game to the next level after totaling a career-high 45 points in 2005-06. Consider him a low-end Fantasy forward heading into 2009-10.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blues C Alexander Steen snapped a 16-game scoreless drought with his eighth goal of the season Saturday against the Blue Jackets. The goal was icing on the cake for Steen, a member of the Blues' checking line, which was responsible for defending Columbus' top offensive line.
Analysis: Steen has had his moments since coming over in a November trade from Toronto, but the fact remains he is still on track for a career-low in points. Steen hasn't taken his game to the next level after totaling a career-high 45 points in 2005-06. Consider him a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen (lower body) was able to play Saturday against Detroit after missing Thursday's game. He was dealing with a hip injury.
Analysis: Steen has had his moments since coming over in a November trade from Toronto, but the fact remains he is still on track for a career-low in points. Steen hasn't taken his game to the next level after totaling a career-high 45 points in 2005-06. Consider him a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News:Patrik Berglund (upper body) and Alexander Steen (lower body) were late scratches for St. Louis Thursday against the Sharks. Both players are questionable heading into Saturday against the Red Wings.
Analysis: Steen has had his moments since coming over in a November trade from Toronto, but the fact remains he is still on track for a career-low in points. Steen hasn't taken his game to the next level after totaling a career-high 45 points in 2005-06. Consider him a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: St. Louis C Andrew Steen scored a shorthanded goal and had an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. He increased his points total to 21 with seven goals and 14 assists on the season.
Analysis: Steen had failed to tally even a point in his previous four games and had not scored since Jan. 9 against Vancouver. He only seldomly makes his way on to the stat sheet and multi-point games are almost unheard of. He is just a low-end option reserved for the deepest of leagues.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Flames after missing one game with a foot injury. He didn't record a point in 19:59 of ice time and finished at even. He spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: Steen has been playing well lately for the Blues with three goals and two assists in his last five games. He has been a good pickup for the team since acquiring him in a trade from Toronto in November. He is still not an elite scorer, so view Steen as a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Blues C Alexander Steen did not play Sunday against the Oilers after injuring his foot blocking a shot Friday against the Canucks. Steen had an X-ray of the foot taken Sunday, but the results showed there was no break.
Analysis: Steen has been playing well lately for the Blues with three goals and two assists in his last four games. He has been a good pickup for the team since acquiring him in a trade from Toronto in November. He is still not an elite scorer, so view Steen as a low-end Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Canucks and now has three goals in his last four games.
Analysis: We're not quite sure of the reason behind Steen's recent burst of offense, as he's still bouncing all over the lines in St. Louis. He's worth keeping an eye on in deeper leagues, but he's just a reserve center at best.
News: St. Louis C Alexander Steen picked up three points on Saturday in a win over the Blue Jackets. Steen got the party started by assisting on Brad Winchester's 1st period goal. He assisted T.J. Oshie in the 3rd period on a power play and scored on his own power play in the 3rd. It was his 5th goal of the season.
Analysis: Steen had a nice assist streak in mid-December, but apart from that he has been a disappointment so far in St. Louis. He is not worth starting in Fantasy play right now despite Saturday's performance.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen scored his second goal Tuesday since being traded to St. Louis in late November as the Devils won 4-3.
Analysis: Steen had a nice assist streak in mid-December, but apart from that he has been a disappointment so far in St. Louis. He is not worth starting in Fantasy play right now.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen tallied a pair of assists and finished at even in 18:18 of ice time Saturday against the Sharks. He has two multi-point outings in his last four games.
Analysis: Steen is starting to settle in to his new surroundings since being acquired in a trade from Toronto. Steen has been moved around a bit since arriving in St. Louis, but coach Andy Murray is giving him ample chances to score. However, he remains a low-end Fantasy forward until the points start coming in on a more consistent basis.
News: Blues C Alexander Steen tallied a goal, added an assist and finished at plus-1 during Monday's game against the Predators. Steen tied the game at two 14:56, scoring on a two-man advantage that turned out to be a three-man advantage as a delayed penalty was being called.
Analysis: Steen tallied his first points with the Blues in seven games since coming over in a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Steen has been moved around a bit since arriving in St. Louis, but coach Andy Murray is giving him ample chances to score. However, he remains a low-end Fantasy forward until the points start coming in on a more consistent basis.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs traded D Carlo Colaiacovo and C Alexander Steen to the St. Louis Blues for RW Lee Stempniak on Monday.
Analysis: The Leafs were stacked on the blue line, so this move clears a little room for Ian White to maybe move back to his natural position. White is playing well on the wing though, so maybe they'll just leave him there. Colaiacovo gives the Blues some help on their injury-depleted blue line, but he's a health risk who can't be relied upon in Fantasy play. Steen has only managed to put up six points in 20 games this season. The Leafs got the best Fantasy-viable player in the deal, but Stempniak, who has some value in deeper leagues as a low-end starting forward, might not find a spot on the top six in Toronto. Keep an eye on his ice time, but his value isn't likely to change much.
News: Maple Leafs C Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal during Wednesday's 6-5 shootout win against the Devils. Steen gave Toronto a 3-2 lead in the second period when he scored on a tip-in past Martin Brodeur. It was his first goal this season.
Analysis: The Leafs said they were going to give Steen extended power-play time starting Wednesday and he was able to cash in. He probably earned himself a little more power-play PT with the goal. Steen has never been a big goal scorer over his career, so until he changes that trend, he has little Fantasy value.
News: The Toronto Star reports that Maple Leafs C Alexander Steen will see his power play time increased over the next few games. "I haven't put him in very many offensive situations," coach Ron Wilson said of Steen. "Last game I put their line out on a power play and they scored. I think I might want to share the wealth – if that's not a Marxist remark, you know, Barack Obama -- get more guys involved on our power play. Make it a little bit more competitive."
Analysis: Steen only has two assists in his first eight games this season, as he's spending most of his time on the third line in Toronto with Dominic Moore and Jiri Tlusty. Some more time on the power play could certainly help increase his point totals, but it probably won't make him any more than the low-end reserve Fantasy forward he is in deeper leagues right now.
News: Maple Leafs C Alexander Steen was one of two players to assist on a Dominic Moore goal in the second period of Thursday's 3-2 win against Detroit. He also finished at plus-2 in 16:03 of ice time and didn't attempt a shot on goal.
Analysis: Steen has been a solid, yet not spectacular contributor for the Maple Leafs since entering the league in 2005-06. That could change in 2008-09 since Toronto is looking for some forwards to step up. However, Steen remains just a low-end Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Maple Leafs C Alexander Steen made it five straight games with a point Saturday when he scored his 14th goal of the season in a 5-4 win over the Senators.
Analysis: Steen is now only four points behind his career best of 41 set in his rookie season of 2005-06. Still, scoring in the low 40s is not going to get you much attention in Fantasy play and the forward should continue to be ignored in everything but deeper dynasty formats at this time.
News:Alexander Steen took a pass from Mats Sundin in front of the left post and put the puck in the bottom right corner of the 5:42 into the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday night.
Analysis: Steen scored his second goal in two games and his 13th for the season. Steen has 13 goals and 17 assists this season. The 23-year-old third-year forward remains a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News:Alexander Steen tallied a goal in the third period, his 11th of the season, and Maple Leafs beat the Atlanta Thrashers 3-1 on Saturday. Steen's goal at 2:53 of the third period stood up as the winner. One day after signing a two-year contract extension, he raced in on the wing and backhanded a shot over Kari Lehtonen's left shoulder to make it 2-1.
Analysis: Steen has 11 goals and 17 assists in 57 games this season. The 23-year-old has tallied 44 goals and 108 points in 214 career games. The third-year forward remains a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Alex Steen have agreed on a two-year contract extension worth $3.4 million, Sportsnet.ca reports. Steen has 10 goals and 16 assists in 56 games this season.
Analysis: The 23-year-old has tallied 43 goals and 106 points in 213 career games. The third-year forward remains a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News:Alexander Steen was back on ice for the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing five games with a separated shoulder. He played over 18 minutes and had two shots on goal. Steen had been out since Jan. 25 when he injured his shoulder against Washington.
Analysis: The 23-year-old Steen has 10 goals and 14 assists in 51 games this season. The third-year forward remains a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Toronto Maple Leafs center Alex Steen is expected to miss 10 to 14 days because of a separated right shoulder. Steen was injured Thursday night in Toronto's loss in Washington.
Analysis: The 23-year-old Steen has 10 goals and 14 assists in 50 games this season. The third-year forward remains a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News:Alexander Steen gave the Maple Leafs a 2-1 lead with 1:16 left in the second period on Wednesday before Toronto went on to a 3-2 win over the Capitals. Mats Sundin darted out from behind the net and sent a cross-crease pass to an onrushing Nik Antropov, who missed the puck and went flying. Steen was alone to Olaf Kolzig's right, and the puck landed on his stick for an easy relay into the open side of the net for his 10th goal.
Analysis: Steen later returned the favor to Sundin by setting up the Swedish star for the winning goal with 29 seconds left. Steen has 10 goals and 14 assists now. Despite this good game, the third-year forward remains a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News:Mats Sundin and Alexander Steen scored shootout goals, and Toronto snapped a six-game road losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Steen, who sat out Tuesday against the Hurricanes with the flu, gave Toronto a 1-0 lead when his wrist shot beat goalie Alex Auld at 4:00 of the first period. Steen's goal was his 100th NHL point.
Analysis: Steen was the star for the Leafs Wednesday as his shootout goal sealed the victory, but he hasn't been that big of a points producer this season. He has just five points since Dec. 8 (three goals, two assists) and 20 on the season. The third-year forward remains a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News:Alexander Steen missed Tuesday's game against Carolina with the flu.
Analysis: Steen is a little ahead of last season's points totals, but he's no more than a low-end No. 4 Fantasy center at the moment, and that's being generous.
News: Maple Leafs C Alexander Steen scored twice in Toronto's 4-3 OT loss to the Islanders on Wednesday night to end a streak of seven scoreless games.
Analysis: The last time Steen had two goals or more was back in January, when he netted a hat trick against the Bruins. That tells you all you really need to know about his Fantasy value. He is a little ahead of last season's totals, but he's no more than a low-end No. 4 Fantasy center at the moment, and that's being generous.
News:Alexander Steen has just five goals this year, but he has two in his past five games, including two assists. Steen works on the second scoring line with Boyd Devereaux and Matt Stajan.
Analysis: Steen has never scored more than 18 goals in a season, and he's on pace for just 13 this year. He is still someone to consider in larger leagues as a No. 3 center.
News: Alex Steen scored a spectacular goal during Friday's 3-2 loss to the Devils. Steen's goal was highlight reel material. Tomas Kaberle started the play with a pass from his own defensive circle up the left boards to Jiri Tlusty. The rookie carried the puck into the Devils' zone and dropped it back. Steen collected the puck, put it between his legs to get past defenseman Vitaly Vishnevski and then beat Martin Brodeur with a backhander with 9:04 left in the second period.
Analysis: Steen now has two goals in his last four games.Steen, who finished Friday with a plus-1 rating, has seen his production slow down in recent weeks. He has just four points (2 G, 2 A) in his last eight games after six points in his first six games. He is still having a productive season and remains a high-end Fantasy center.
News: Alexander Steen and Mats Sundin each had forgettable nights on Monday in Buffalo, going scoreless with a minus-4 rating in an overtime loss. Linemate Jason Blake was also blanked and he managed a minus-3.
Analysis: The first line for the Maple Leafs will look to bounce back and get on the stat sheet Thursday night against the Panthers. Despite the awful game, Blake and Sundin remain must-starts in all Fantasy leagues. Meanwhile, Steen is only worth a look in deeper formats.
News: Alexander Steen was moved to the team's top scoring line with Jason Blake and Mats Sundin for Thursday's game against the Islanders. The move paid off for coach Paul Maurice, as Steen scored a goal and added an assist with a plus-2 rating in the win.
Analysis: Despite the promotion and solid game, Steen is still only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues until this becomes a regular happening. The Leafs are back on home ice on Saturday night against the Penguins.
News: Alexander Steen was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in 16:35 of ice time in Wednesday's regular season opener against the Senators.
Analysis: Steen remains a decent No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in leagues of 12 or more teams despite the scoreless game. He'll have a chance to atone for his scoreless game on Thursday in the second half of the home-and-home in Ottawa.
News: Pavel Kubina, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Matt Stajan and Alexander Steen each contributed an assist in Thursday's game at Philadelphia. Kubina and Ponikarovsky also racked up a plus-2 rating, while Stajan and Steen checked in with a plus-1.
Analysis: Steen has managed an assist in each of the past three games for a modest points streak. He remains a decent No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Alexander Steen snapped a tie late in the second period and Raycroft's spectacular stop on Bill Guerin made it stand up in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-1 victory Tuesday night.
Analysis: Steen has re-emerged as a decent No. 5 or 6 Fantasy forward over the past two months.
News: Alexander Steen (flu) battled through the flu on Tuesday at Tampa Bay. He was able to pick up a goal and minus-1 rating in 15:07 of ice time.
Analysis: Steen has six goals and 10 points with a plus-3 rating over the past six games. He remains a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy center in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Alexander Steen had a goal, assist with a plus-3 rating and Pavel Kubina also scored in a game the Maple Leafs never trailed on Thursday at Buffalo.
Analysis: Steen has seven goals, 11 points and a plus-4 rating over the past eight games to re-emerge as a useful No. 2 or 3 Fantasy center in most larger leagues.
News: Alexander Steen had a hat trick and two assists for the Maple Leafs in Tuesday's 10-2 romp at Boston. "There has never been a doubt about his (Steen) talent," coach Paul Maurice said. "There were questions to other parts of his game, but he has worked hard to improve those."
Analysis: With the Leafs trailing 2-1 after the first period, Toronto scored five goals in the second period. Steen remains useful only in larger Fantasy leagues despite the offensive outburst on Thursday.
News: Alexander Steen has managed just two goals and eight points with an even rating through 37 games at the Christmas break.
Analysis: Steen has been extremely disappointing for the Maple Leafs, logging less than 15 minutes per game for coach Paul Maurice. He still has some long-term Fantasy value in keeper leagues, but he is not worth using in most weekly formats right now.
News: Alexander Steen (personal) was scoreless in 15:00 of ice time on Thursday at Boston.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Steen back into the active lineup for Fantasy Week 7 (Nov. 13-19).
News: TSN.ca reports Steen missed practice Wednesday as his fiancee gave birth to their first child on Tuesday evening.
Analysis: Steen is expected to be ready for Thursday's game at Boston. He is expected to skate on the team's second line.
News: Michael Peca and Alexander Steen were both scoreless with a minus-1 rating in Tuesday's game against the Senators. Each managed two shots on goal in the 6-2 loss.
Analysis: Both of the players are only worth Fantasy consideration in larger Fantasy leagues right now unless they start to produce more consistent results.
News: Matt Stajan and Alexander Steen were scoreless in Wednesday's regular season opener against the Senators. Each player also had a minus-1 rating in the 4-1 loss.
Analysis: Stajan was potent during shorthanded situations last season, so consider him in leagues which give extra points for production in thos categories. Steen is a decent No. 5 or 6 Fantasy forward in larger leagues only.
News: Alexander Steen scored a goal and added a plus-1 rating in 11:47 of ice time in Tuesday's game at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Steen has gone scoreless in nine of the past 11 games, posting just two goals and an assist. Reserve him in all Fantasy leagues until this type of performance becomes more of a regularity again.
News: Alexander Steen has posted 13 goals and 18 points with a minus-9 rating through 50 games at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Steen has been a serviceable Fantasy center in most formats, but he is really only worth using as a No. 3 or 4 in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Alexander Steen picked up two assists with a plus-2 rating and three shots on goal in Tuesday's game against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Steen has posted seven points (2 G, 5 A) over the past eight games, but he also has an awful minus-4 rating during the span. He remains useful only in larger Fantasy leagues as an active player, but should be kept on reserve in leagues of 12 or fewer teams.
News: Alexander Steen scored a pair of goals with a minus-3 rating in 21:07 of ice time in Thursday's game against the Sabres.
Analysis: Steen entered Thursday's game with just three points (1 G, 2 A) over his past eight games. The Leafs are mired in a seven-game losing streak and players like Steen will have to elevate their game to make up for key injuries.
News: Alexander Steen (dislocated right thumb) was able to return for Monday's game against the Penguins. He had two assists and a plus-2 rating in 17:24 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Steen back into the active Fantasy lineup in all daily leagues.
News: The Toronto Star reports Alexander Steen (thumb) will not play in Saturday's game at New Jersey, but he said it is possible he will play on Monday when the team return home to play Pittsburgh
Analysis: It is a gamble to use Steen in the upcoming scoring period, so keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Coach Pat Quinn told the Toronto Sun that there is still no timetable for a return from a broken thumb. "(Steen) has a flex problem," Quinn said. "After a while, when the pain goes, you can play with a cast and function somewhat."
Analysis: Steen is likely out until at least early January, so keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Alexander Steen (thumb) missed Friday's game vs. Boston.
Analysis: Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues for the upcoming scoring period, as it is likely the Leafs rest him until at least after the Christmas break.
News: Alexander Steen (thumb) missed Friday's game vs. Boston.
Analysis: Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues for the upcoming scoring period, as it is likely the Leafs rest him until at least after the Christmas break.
News: Alexander Steen (thumb) missed his second consecutive game on Thursday at Boston. He is questionable for second half of the home-and-home with the division rivals on Friday.
Analysis: Steen remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues for the upcoming scoring period, as it is likely the Leafs rest him until at least after the Christmas break.
News: Alexander Steen missed Monday's game against the Islanders due to a dislocated thumb.
Analysis: Steen suffered the injury in Saturday's game at Ottawa. He is still listed as day to day, but keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Alexander Steen is nursing a thumb injury suffered in Saturday's game at Ottawa.
Analysis: Steen is considered day to day. If you have healthier alternatives heading into the upcoming scoring period, keep him reserved.
News: Alexander Steen (upper body) returned to the lineup on Saturday against the Stars. He was scoreless with five shots on goal in 16:35 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Steen back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News: The Toronto Star reports Alexander Steen has missed two straight days of practice due to an upper body injury.
Analysis: Steen's injury is thought to be a shoulder issue. Consider him questionable for Saturday's game against the Stars. Keep him reserved in all daily leagues as a precaution.
News: Alexander Steen is really drawing a lot of good attention, as he settles in during his first full season in the NHL.
Analysis: Steen will skate on the top scoring line with Mats Sundin and Jeff O'Neill for Tuesday's game against Washington. He has three goals and an assist with a plus-1 rating over his past three games and is worth picking up as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy center in all formats.
News: Alexander Steen posted his first NHL goal in Saturday's game at Montreal.
Analysis: Steen is a nice pickup in larger Fantasy leagues of 14 or more teams and those which allow keepers.
News: The Toronto Star reports Steen has earned a roster spot and it ended up costing 42-year-old Steve Thomas a job.
Analysis: Steen is expected to skate on a line with Jason Allison and Matt Stajan. He is a decent addition in the final rounds on Draft Day, especially in dynasty leagues.
News: The Maple Leafs re-signed Steen to a three-year contract on Wednesday.
Analysis: Steen posted nine goals and eight assists in 50 games playing for Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik in the Swedish Elite League in 2004-05. He has a chance to finally make a splash in Fantasy Hockey this season.
News: The Toronto Sun reports Alexander Steen, the top prospect in the Maple Leafs' organization, will play with Modo next season. He wants the opportunity to play with Peter Forsberg.
Analysis: It is rare for a player to change clubs in the Swedish League. He might be a solid prospect in keeper leagues by the 2005-06 season.
