News:Mike Komisarek cleared waivers on Thursday and will be assigned to the AHL's Toronto Marlies, CityNews Toronto reports.
Analysis: Toronto first placed Mike Komisarek on waivers Wednesday. The veteran has only played in four games for the Leafs this season and has registered zero points and two penalty minutes.
News: The Leafs placed Mike Komisarek on waivers Wednesday, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.
Analysis:Mike Komisarek has a hefty salary, so it's unlikely he will be claimed off waivers by another team. This move could be a precursor to a trade, as Komisarek has regularly been a healthy scratch for the Leafs this season. He has waived his no-movement clause, which opens the door for him to move any team in the league. If he is not moved, Komisarek will report to AHL Toronto.
News:Mike Komisarek, who has been a healthy scratch for the last 14 games, has reportedly requested a trade, according to TSN.ca.
Analysis: He won't address a report from a St. Louis-based reporter cited in the TSN.ca report that said he "gave Leafs a list of 12 teams he'd accept a trade to." His contract is an impediment -- he's on year four of a deal that has an annual cap hit of $4.5 million.
News:Mike Komisarek will not play in Thursday's game against the Capitals, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports.
Analysis:Mike Komisarek was cleared to return to action Thursday, but it appears head coach Randy Carlyle either wants to stick with the lineup he used in Tuesday's win, or make a point to Komisarek, who injured himself in frustration Monday. Either way, Komisarek will be the odd man out Thursday night.
News:Mike Komisarek (eye) returned to practice Wednesday and has been cleared to return Thursday against the Capitals, the Toronto Sun reports.
Analysis: In what was truly a bizarre injury, Mike Komisarek missed Tuesday's game after breaking his stick in frustration at the end of Monday's practice, only to have graphite shards from the stick fly into his eye and face. Komisarek saw an eye specialist and required a stitch in his eyeball before he was given the go-ahead to play Thursday. Although he'll be available, Komisarek could see limited ice time with blueliners Cody Franson and Mark Fraser playing admirably of late.
News:Mike Komisarek will miss Tuesday's game with an eye injury, TSN's Jonas Siegel reports.
Analysis:Mike Komisarek got a piece of fiberglass in his eye Monday and should be considered day-to-day. He is questionable for Thursday's game against the Capitals.
Leafs' Komisarek Shed Weight After Coach Direction
News:Mike Komisarek will enter training camp 10-15 pounds lighter than he was last season, reports TSN.ca. "The message was loud and clear to me at the end of the season," said Komisarek after sitting down with coach Randy Carlyle for an exit interview last April. "I took that message to heart." He played in just 45 games in 2011-12 and was a healthy scratch many times.
Analysis: He's down to 230 pounds after focusing his training on movement and athleticism. It remains to be seen if he can regain his confidence, which slipped further and further down with each passing month in Toronto. If he does, he may be useful in deep formats that reward owners for hits.
News:Mike Komisarek will return to the lineup against the Flames on Tuesday night, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: There's no reason to think he's going to suddenly begin producing on the offensive end. Keith Aulie was recalled from the Marlies, and he could overtake Mike Komisarek for the final blue-line spot while Carl Gunnarsson is banged up.
News:Mike Komisarek was scratched for Thursday's game against Pittsburgh and Saturday's game against Ottawa.
Analysis: The Leafs are deep on the back end and needed to park someone to accommodate the return of John-Michael Liles. He is delivering hits when he's on the ice but little more, making him a essentially useless in all but the deepest of specialty formats. And even then, he'd have to play to be of any value.
News:Mike Komisarek was a late scratch Tuesday for the game against Ottawa.
Analysis: At mid-day, coach Ron Wilson had said his defenders would be a game-time decision and there was plenty of speculation that Luke Schenn would be the odd man out. Instead, it was Mike Komisarek who ended up on the sidelines. He is minus-5 with eight hits and five blocked shots in four games since his return from injury.
News:Mike Komisarek (arm) played 21:53 Saturday in his return to action. He blocked one shot, delivered two hits and finished minus-2.
Analysis: Oddly enough, he lined up on his off side so perhaps that influenced his minus rating. Activate him if you used him regularly.
News:Mike Komisarek (arm) is expected to play against Detroit on Saturday, MapleLeafs.com reports.
Analysis: There isn't really anything in Mike Komisarek's history that indicates he'll be a fantasy option in many cases Saturday, but he should be there if you need him.
News:Mike Komisarek (arm) returned to practice Monday, according to Jonas Siegel of TSN1050.
Analysis: He has been out since mid-November and the original timetable for his return was eight weeks. The Leafs could use his net presence and muscle, but we don't know if they'll rush him back.
News:Mike Komisarek took the ice Saturday morning at the Leafs' optional skate at the Air Canada Centre, according to TSN.ca.
Analysis: While there is no set timetable for his exact return, Mike Komisarek taking the ice is a step in the right direction. He has been out since mid-November after having surgery to repair a broken arm.
News:Mike Komisarek has been diagnosed with a broken arm as a result of a hit in Thursday's game. He will require surgery and be out eight weeks, Leafs reporter Jonas Siegel reports.
Analysis:Mike Komisarek's broken arm is just the latest in a string of injuries for the Leafs. With Komisarek out until sometime in 2012, former first-rounders Jake Gardiner and Luke Schenn could be asked to do even more on the Leafs' blue line.
News:Mike Komisarek (upper body) will be out a minimum of three weeks, James Mirtle of the Globe & Mail reports.
Analysis: While Mike Komisarek isn't much of a scoring threat (four points in ten games this season, career-high of 19 points in 2006), his physical play is helpful in real hockey. He has 37 hits and 39 blocked shots this season. Unless you get points for those stats, Komisarek is probably safe to leave on the free agent/waiver wire.
News:Mike Komisarek left Thursday's game favoring his right arm and did not return. His injury was later described as an upper-body injury, according to Jonas Siegel of Toronto's TSN1050.
Analysis: He had four hits and one blocked shot in exactly 12 minutes of action. There's no word on how much time he might miss.
News:Mike Komisarek registered his first goal of the season in Tuesday's loss to Phoenix.
Analysis: This is good news for those of you that started Mike Komisarek on Tuesday, all two of you. Komisarek will not score much on the season but he can offer something to those in leagues that reward hits, penalty minutes and points-per-dollar on one's contract.
News:Mike Komisarek, who took a hard slash on the wrist in Thursday's game against the Blues, missed practice on Friday, accoring to Jonas Siegal of TSN1050 Toronto. He is expected to play Saturday.
Analysis: After two bad seasons in blue and white, Mike Komisarek appears to have resurrected his faltering career. He's never going to deliver you a lot of points but he can help you in specialty formats. Just don't expect too much.
News:Mike Komisarek picked up 10 penalty minutes in Saturday's loss to Boston.
Analysis: He picked up a late misconduct in a frustrating game. He's not delivering a lot of points so far but his plus-minus (plus-6), PIMs, hits and blocks are solid. And that gives him low-level value in specialty leagues.
News:Mike Komisarek was a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against Boston.
Analysis: It was the first time he had been a healthy scratch since he left Montreal. He played just 13:33 against Winnipeg on Wednesday night but took two bad penalties which probably led to this benching.
News:Mike Komisarek, who played in the Leafs' first two games of the season, may be scratched if Cody Franson dresses for Saturday's game, according to a report in the Globe and Mail.
Analysis: He wasn't bad in those two games but he did get burned in the third period of Saturday's 6-5 win over Ottawa. He took a double minor late in the period and the Sens capitalized on both, narrowing the score to 5-4. His ice time Saturday was second-lowest among defenders.
News:Mike Komisarek was the surprise offensive contributor Friday night against the Wings. He scored the game winner in overtime and set up the game's first goal.
Analysis: He earned the game's first star for the effort which included three blocked shots, three hits and two minor penalties. Don't expect this kind of offense again but man, it was a sweet night for the embattled defender.
News: Leafs' coach Ron Wilson says Mike Komisarek is quicker than he's ever been and is a lock for a roster spot this year, according to an interview on Toronto's FAN590.
Analysis:Mike Komisarek worked hard in the offseason on sprinting and jumping/pylometrics to improve his speed and it has shown. Komisarek has struggled under the weight of a lot of criticism in his first two years in Toronto but he's clearly general manager Brian Burke's boy. But he appears to be more confident this preseason and he's a lot more relaxed. The Leafs could really use a smart crease clearer in their top six; he fits that bill.
News:Mike Komisarek, who has struggled in two seasons with the Leafs, has slipped on the team's depth chart and could be in a battle for the sixth spot on the blue line when camp opens on Friday.
Analysis: He's never lived up to the $4.5 million per season that he's carrying home. And with the addition of John-Michael Liles and Cody Franson coupled with the emergence of shutdown defender Keith Aulie, Mike Komisarek may be left to battle Carl Gunnarsson for the sixth spot on the back end. And depending on how he plays -- and how the other blueliners show at camp -- we may even see Komisarek's contract buried in the AHL. What a fall. Camp will be very, very interesting.
News: Komisarek (lower body) returned to action Thursday night in Colorado and was involved with an open-ice hit that knocked the Avalanche's Mark Olver from the game with a head injury.
Analysis: The sight was ugly -- Olver crawled on his hands and knees from the point of impact to the bench. Komisarek kept his elbow down and hammered the kid in the chest; Olver's head snapped back hard. There was no penalty on the hit itself but it does call into question the league's new headshot/injury rules -- where does something like this fit? Otherwise, Komisarek looked tens time better on the night than he has all season.
News: Komisarek (lower body) is expected to return against Colorado on Thursday, the Toronto Star reports.
Analysis: Komisarek doesn't present much fantasy utility beyond the occasional bunch of PIMs, but he should be there if you need him Thursday.
News: Komisarek (lower body) did not play in Thursday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Komisarek was injured Wednesday when he was forced to leave the game early, and is considered day-to-day moving forward with no firm return date as of yet.
News: Komisarek left Wednesday's game in the second period with lower-body injury, according to AM640's Jonas Seigel. He did not return.
Analysis: He is considered day-to-day for now.
News: Komisarek has been named in a police report filed by a woman who claims the defender punched her in the face at an L.A. nightclub while the Leafs were in California on a recent road trip, according to a report on TMZ.com.
Analysis: He has not been charged and the allegations remain unproven, but it can certainly become a distraction. The report indicated that Komisarek and the woman were dancing when the alleged incident happened. He has remained silent on the issue.
News: Komisarek (finger) is expected to play Saturday night in Vancouver, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: Komisarek isn't much of a scorer with just seven points in 27 games this season, but he'd obviously be a welcome addition to a blue line that helped give up five goals to Calgary on Thursday.
News: Komisarek (finger) was back at practice Monday and hopes to return at some point on the Leafs' upcoming road trip, reports the Toronto Star.
Analysis: "I definitely want to (play)," he said. "That's the reason I'm coming on the trip. I'm looking to get back, get healthy and get my game where it needs to be. I need to be more consistent." He was a combined minus-4 in the two games prior to his injury. He is valuable only when he plays within his game -- tough and defensive. And he's not doing that right now.
News: Komisarek will miss the next 7-to-10 days with a finger injury, Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: With Dion Phaneuf back in action for the Maple Leafs, expect Komisarek's ice time to take a bit of a hit when he returns to action.
News: Komisarek will not play in Thursday's game due to an upper body injury, reports James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail.
Analysis: Team captain Dion Phaneuf returns from injury, so the injury designation on Komisarek, who's ice time has been shrinking, may partly be an excuse to make room. Consider him day-to-day.
News: Komisarek scored his first goal of the season and as a Leaf in Friday's OT win over the Rangers.
Analysis: He also took a vicious two-handed slash across the ankle from none other than Sean Avery but he seemed OK; well, OK enough to earn a retaliation penalty a few minutes later. Komisarek's ice time is up to 13:31; more will come. He has surprising early value this season; he could top the 25-point, 100-PIM mark this season.
News: Komisarek played just over 12 minutes in the Leafs' opener Thursday and will see his ice time slowly increase as he eases back into action following his shoulder surgery in early February.
Analysis: There are lots of reports about the big defender being in his coach's doghouse but that's a load of garbage. The guy just hasn't seen game action in eight months and he's working back to game speed. He'll be fine; don't worry.
News: 640AM out of Toronto reports that Dr. James Andrews will perform shoulder surgery Wednesday on Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek. He is expected to miss 4-6 months, but should be ready for training camp.
Analysis: Komisarek, who was slated to play for Team USA in the Winter Olympics in February, signed with Toronto in the offseason after a successful career in Montreal. He had three assists and 40 penalty minutes in his first 34 games with Toronto, but he never really seemed comfortable after leaving his long-time defensive partner Andrei Markov in Montreal. Komisarek doesn't have a ton of long-term Fantasy keeper potential because he is mostly a defensive presence when healthy. Cut him in seasonal formats.
News: Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. No date for the procedure has been decided. "Our team doctors have recommended this after a determined effort to rehab the injury without surgery. Having this done immediately is the right thing to do for the Leafs. I am truly sorry that I will not be able to represent my country at the Olympics," Komisarek said in a statement.
Analysis: Komisarek, who was slated to play for Team USA in the Winter Olympics in February, signed with Toronto in the offseason after a successful career in Montreal. He had three assists and 40 penalty minutes in his first 34 games with Toronto, but he never really seemed comfortable after leaving his long-time defensive partner Andrei Markov in Montreal. Komisarek doesn't have a ton of long-term Fantasy keeper potential because he is mostly a defensive presence when healthy. Cut him in seasonal formats.
News: CTV reports that Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek admits that his shoulder injury might sideline him for the season. "I think there's a possibility that's definitely there," he said. "If there wasn't, I'd definitely be back. But it's definitely a possibility." Komisarek is practicing, but hasn't been cleared for contact.
Analysis: Komisarek is trying to make it back in time to play for Team USA in the Olympics, but that's pretty much looking out of the question right now unless he suddenly becomes a super-fast healer. Continue to stash him away in deeper formats until he's ready to return.
News: NHL.com reports that Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek (shoulder) will have to wait at least another week before he can participate in a contact practice. His chance of playing in the Olympics appear to be slim.
Analysis: Komisarek practiced on a non-contact basis all last week, but his shoulder just doesn't want to co-operate. Continue to stash him away in deeper formats until he's ready to return.
News: 640 AM out of Toronto reports that Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek (shoulder) returned to practice for the first time on Monday.
Analysis: Komisarek could return later in Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 25-31), but he's probably not worth the risk as just a guy who is more of a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for defensive stats when healthy.
News: 640 AM out of Toronto reports that Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek (shoulder) is likely still out for another week or so.
Analysis: Komisarek has never been much of an offensive contributor, but he can certainly find his way into the penalty box on a frequent basis. He remains more of a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for defensive stats when healthy.
News: The Toronto Star reports that Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek (shoulder) will return to action in either Tampa Bay or Florida late in Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 18-24).
Analysis: Komisarek has never been much of an offensive contributor, but he can certainly find his way into the penalty box on a frequent basis. He remains more of a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for defensive stats when healthy, but should probably be benched in most formats for Week 16, as he'll probably only play two games at most.
News: Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek (shoulder) did not play on Friday against the Capitals. He has missed the last seven games and is day to day.
Analysis: Komisarek is not yet practicing with the Maple Leafs, but the team still hasn't made the move to IR. It seems he could be back in the lineup as soon as he seems fit and Toronto has no need to put him on IR. The Olympian is not having a great offensive season and remains more of a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for defensive stats when healthy.
News: Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek (shoulder) was not in uniform on Thursday against the Flyers. He has missed the last six games.
Analysis: Komisarek is not yet practicing with the Maple Leafs, but the team still hasn't made the move to IR. It seems he could be back in the lineup as soon as he seems fit and Toronto has no need to put him on IR. The Olympian is not having a great offensive season and remains more of a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for defensive stats when healthy.
News: Toronto D Mike Komisarek remains day to day with his shoulder injury after being scratched on Tuesday against Carolina. This was his fifth straight missed contest.
Analysis: Komisarek has had some injury issues in 2009-10, but it's not the reason he is struggling. It has a lot to do with the fact he misses playing alongside Andrei Markov, who was his long-time defensive partner in Montreal. Komisarek still did enough to make Team USA, but he has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek missed a fourth straight game with a shoulder injury on Saturday vs. Pittsburgh. He remains day to day.
Analysis: Komisarek has had some injury issues in 2009-10, but it's not the reason he is struggling. It has a lot to do with the fact he misses playing alongside Andrei Markov, who was his long-time defensive partner in Montreal. Komisarek still did enough to make Team USA, but he has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy. He will be a risky start for Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 11-17).
News: Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek missed a third straight game with a shoulder injury on Friday against the Sabres. He remains day to day.
Analysis: Komisarek has had some injury issues in 2009-10, but it's not the reason he is struggling. It has a lot to do with the fact he misses playing alongside Andrei Markov, who was his long-time defensive partner in Montreal. Komisarek still did enough to make Team USA, but he has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: 640 AM out of Toronto reports that Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek (shoulder) will not play Thursday at Buffalo.
Analysis: Komisarek, who was named to Team USA last week, isn't much of an offensive contributor, as he's never reached 20 points in his career. When healthy, he should only be started in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: The Toronto Globe & Mail reports that Maple Leafs Mike Komisarek will miss at least the next two games with an upper-body injury.
Analysis: Komisarek, who was named to Team USA last week, isn't much of an offensive contributor, as he's never reached 20 points in his career. When healthy, he should only be started in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: Toronto D Mike Komisarek returned from the IR on Monday against the Sabres. He failed to record a point in the game and finished with a minus-one rating.
Analysis: Komisarek missed nearly a month with this injury, but not too many Fantasy owners were concerned about it. Now that he is back and active, Komisarek should only be started in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: Sportsnet.ca reports Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek, who has been out since early November with a quadriceps injury, will be in the lineup on Monday against the Sabres. Coach Ron Wilson made the announcement on Sunday after practice.
Analysis: The Maple Leafs lured Komisarek away from Montreal in the offseason with a fat five-year deal, but with no points, a minus-9 rating and 31 penalty minutes in 16 games, Toronto is feeling a little shorted. Komisarek seems to be missing long-time defensive partner Andrei Markov. Komisarek is best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats when healthy. He is a safe play for Week 9 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6).
News: AM640 out of Toronto reports that Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek is out three weeks with a small tear in his quad muscle.
Analysis: Komisarek is in his first season with the Maple Leafs after signing a five-year, $22.5-million deal. He has yet to record a point in 15 games this season and is at minus-9 and is clearly having a tough time adjusting to life in Toronto. Komisarek is best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats, when healthy.
News: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek has left the game against the Minnesota Wild because of a lower body injury. It is unclear when he was injured Tuesday night. Komisarek took six shifts and played 2 minutes, 47 seconds in the first period but didn't return to the bench for the second period.
Analysis: Komisarek is in his first season with the Maple Leafs after signing a five-year, $22.5-million deal. He was questionable to return from a lower body injury before this game and we are thinking the two could be related. He could have aggravated the previous injury and that could have him missing a good bit more time. Komisarek has yet to record a point in 15 games this season and is at minus-9. He has had a tough time adjusting to life in Toronto. He is no longer playing alongside Andrei Markov and it definitely shows in his performance. Komisarek is still best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats, when healthy.
News: Toronto D Mike Komisarek returned from a lower body injury on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild. He suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday against the Red Wings but the injury did not keep him out of the lineup for long.
Analysis: Komisarek has yet to record a point in 15 games this season and is at minus-9. He has had a tough time adjusting to life in Toronto. He is no longer playing alongside Andrei Markov and it definitely shows in his performance. Komisarek is still best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: The Toronto Sun reports Maple Leafs injured defenseman Mike Komisarek, who suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday against the Red Wings, is expected to play on Tuesday against the Wild. "He skated before our practice (Monday) and he's probable," coach Ron Wilson said.
Analysis: Komisarek has yet to record a point in 15 games this season and is at minus-9. He has had a tough time adjusting to life in Toronto. He is no longer playing alongside Andrei Markov and it definitely shows in his performance. Komisarek is still best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek left Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit in the second period with a lower-body injury after running into Detroit's Todd Bertuzzi. Coach Ron Wilson said the injury was not serious. Komisarek had no points in 13:56 of ice time and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Komisarek has yet to record a point in 15 games this season and is at minus-9. He has had a tough time adjusting to life in Toronto. He is no longer playing alongside Andrei Markov and it definitely shows in his performance. Komisarek is still best used in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek didn't have a strong Toronto debut during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Thursday. The Canadiens were badly outshot and thoroughly outplayed through two periods, but found a way to hang around. They got some help from former teammate Komisarek, who was in the penalty box for two Montreal goals. "I think we were the better team tonight, and fell short," said Komisarek. "We didn't get two points. Next time, we'll find a way to win and get the two points. Komisarek had no points in 22:33 of ice time and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: The Canadiens-Maple Leafs rivalry runs deeper than just history, with three fights, several scrums after the whistle and plenty of jawing back and forth. Much of it centered on Komisarek, the Leafs defenseman who left Montreal over the summer to sign a $22.5-million, five-year deal. Before the game, Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson expressed concern that Komisarek might get a little too worked up while facing his former team. He received a double high-sticking penalty in the first period for cutting open new Canadiens forward Scott Gomez. He finished with five penalties and 15 infraction minutes. "Mike answered the bell, and he'll continue to do so," Wilson said. "We need more of our defensemen to respond as aggressively and quickly as Mike did." Komisarek was able to play Thursday despite a minor hamstring injury. He is a good two-way player, but does more on the defensive end. Consider him a low-end Fantasy flier and potential option in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: The Toronto Star reports that Maple Leafs D Mike Komisarek missed practice Tuesday with a hamstring injury. "It's a minor hamstring thing," Komisarek said. "Decided to stay off the ice as a precautionary thing."
Analysis: Komisarek says he'll be ready for Thursday's opening game of the season, so it looks like you can safely leave him in your lineup if you own the former Canadien in a deeper leagues that reward PIM and short-handed stats.
News:Mike Komisarek is about to see the other side of hockey's oldest rivalry. The free-agent defenseman signed a five-year, $22.5-million deal to join the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The deal comes after Toronto traded defenseman Pavel Kubina to the Thrashers. Komisarek had spent his entire NHL career with the Canadiens and drew lots of interest around the NHL after becoming an unrestricted free agent Wednesday. Eventually, the 27-year-old Komisarek decided to join the Maple Leafs. "We are extremely pleased to add a player with Mike's ability and leadership qualities to our lineup," Burke said. "He's a respected competitor in this league and we know that he will bring his hard-nosed approach to our team on a consistent basis."
Analysis: Komisarek played in just 66 games for the Canadiens in 2008-09 due to injury, but when he was on the ice he still provided a solid defensive presence. He totaled just 11 points (two goals) but had a career-high 121 penalty minutes, 191 hits and 207 blocked shots. The move to Toronto likely won't make Komisarek that much better of an offensive player, but he is still worth a look in most Fantasy formats that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News:Mike Komisarek is going to test the open market. But that doesn't mean he's done with the Montreal Canadiens. The defenseman has decided to wait until Wednesday before signing a new contract, giving him the chance to become an unrestricted free agent before making a decision. "After much discussion and thought, Mike Komisarek has decided to enter the free-agent market (Wednesday) at noon," agent Matt Keator said in a statement on Tuesday. "Should they desire, we intend to keep Montreal involved in the process as they have treated Mike so well during his time in the organization. He remains interested in re-signing with them."
Analysis: The 27-year-old Komisarek has spent his entire career with the Habs after being drafted seventh overall in 2001. Komisarek is usually the defensive-orientated player in a pairing with Andrei Markov, a role that suits him just fine. He missed a great deal of time in 2008-09 with a shoulder injury and posted just 11 points in 66 games. We don't expect many points from Komisarek, so he remains more of a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats and PIM Draft Day -- no matter where he signs.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Mike Komisarek is one of the best defensemen available on the free agent market, but he's coming off a disappointing season and that could help the Canadiens because it will discourage teams from overpaying for him.
Analysis: Komisarek is usually the defensive-orientated player in a pairing with Andrei Markov, a role that suits him just fine. He missed a great deal of time in 2008-09 with a shoulder injury and posted just 11 points in 66 games. We don't expect many points from Komisarek, so he remains more of a Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats and PIM Draft Day -- no matter where he signs.
News: Canadiens D Mike Komisarek scored a goal during Thursday's 5-1 win against the Islanders. Long Island native Komisarek made it 5-1 just 44 seconds into the third period with his second goal of the season. It was his first score since Oct. 13.
Analysis: Komisarek had some shoulder issues earlier in the season, but he has been able to stay in the lineup since late December. He really doesn't have outstanding offensive skills and is primarily on the ice for his checking presence. Komisarek is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: Canadiens D Mike Komisarek tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during 25:52 of ice time Thursday against the Predators. He has three assists in six games since being named an All-Star starter.
Analysis: Komisarek missed a good chunk of the season while recovering from a shoulder injury, but despite being out of the lineup, the Montreal fans got him into the All-Star game. Komisarek is a very good NHL defenseman and two-way player, but since his offensive numbers aren't spectacular, he remains just a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: The starters for the 2009 NHL All-Star game were announced Saturday, and four Montreal Canadiens -- D Mike Komisarek, D Andrei Markov, RW Alexei Kovalev and G Carey Price -- were among the Eastern Conference starting six.
Analysis: While Markov and Price certainly deserve to start after their solid seasons so far, Komisarek has been limited to just 21 games and Kovalev went through an awful stretch in November-December. Correspondingly, Markov and Price are must-starts in Fantasy play, while Kovalev is a decent start when playing well and Komisarek has value in just deeper leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens D Mike Komisarek is showing no ill effects from the shoulder injury which kept him out of the lineup for five weeks. He played 26 minutes and had a game-high five blocked shots Saturday against the Penguins.
Analysis: Komisarek has just one point in his four games since returning from injury, so it's not like the long layoff has cured his ineffective offensive swings. Komisarek continues to pair with Andrei Markov, but he is definitely not the offensive guru of the group. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman that also has Fantasy value in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and short-handed stats.
News: Montreal D Mike Komisarek returned to the Montreal lineup and tallied an assist in the second period. Komisarek was out roughly a month with a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined.
Analysis: In 15 games played, Komisarek only has scored one goal. His return doesn't exactly shake up the Fantasy world as he is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defenseman with a good plus-minus rating.
News: Montreal D Mike Komisarek (shoulder) remained out for Tuesday's meeting with Carolina. He has been out since he injured his shoulder in a fight with Boston's Milan Lucic on Nov. 3. The plan is for him to return for Thursday's home game against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Komisarek has one goal in 14 games this season. Komisarek continues to pair with Andrei Markov, but he is definitely not the offensive guru of the group. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman that will get about 15-20 points and a decent plus/minus rating, when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Canadiens will limp into Carolina on Tuesday with at least four regulars out of the lineup because of injuries. The only good news on the injury front is that defenseman Mike Komisarek might return. He has been out since he injured his shoulder in a fight with Boston's Milan Lucic on Nov. 3. The plan is for him to return for Thursday's home game against Philadelphia but Komisarek is hoping to convince the team's medical staff to let him come back early.
Analysis: Komisarek has one goal in 14 games this season. Komisarek continues to pair with Andrei Markov, but he is definitely not the offensive guru of the group. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman that will get about 15-20 points and a decent plus/minus rating, when healthy. He remains a risky start for Week 11 (Dec. 15-21).
News: Canadiens D Mike Komisarek strained his shoulder during a fight with Boston's Milan Lucic on Nov. 13. It originally was diagnosed as a minor injury but subsequent tests showed more extensive damage. He has resumed skating on his own and is aiming for a Christmas return.
Analysis: In the 14 games he has played this season, Komisarek has just one goal but he did go on the IR because of a fight. He is simply a low-end defenseman that may get 15-20 points this season.
News: Montreal defenseman Mike Komisarek will be sidelined at least a month because of an upper-body injury, Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau said Friday. The injury is believed to be to the right elbow. Komisarek was hurt in a fight with Boston's Milan Lucic on Nov. 13.
Analysis: Komisarek has one goal in 14 games this season. Komisarek continues to pair with Andrei Markov, but he is definitely not the offensive guru of the group. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman that will get about 15-20 points and a decent plus/minus rating, when healthy.
News: Montreal learned Saturday that defenseman Mike Komisarek is sidelined for at least a week and will not accompany the team on its upcoming three-game road trip. Komisarek sustained an undisclosed upper body injury during a fight with Milan Lucic on Thursday night in a 6-1 loss in Boston.
Analysis: Komisarek continues to pair with Andrei Markov, but he is definitely not the offensive guru of the group. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman that will get about 15-20 points and a decent plus/minus rating, when healthy.
News: Canadiens D Mike Komisarek was held without a point in 19:59 of ice time Monday against the Panthers. He finished at even while taking one shot on net and spending two minutes in the penalty box for cross-checking. He has one point (goal) in six games and a plus-6 rating.
Analysis: Komisarek is one of eight Canadiens who are eligible to become unrestricted free agents next July, and general manager Bob Gainey will try to sign him to an extension before then. Komisarek continues to pair with Andrei Markov, but he is definitely not the offensive guru of the group. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman that will get about 15-20 points and a decent plus/minus rating.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Mike Komisarek is one of eight Canadiens who are eligible to become unrestricted free agents next July, and general manager Bob Gainey will try to sign him to an extension. In the current market, he can command a salary of at least $5 million a season, a hefty raise from the $1.7 million he'll make this season.
Analysis: Komisarek missed the final few weeks of the regular season in 2007-08 because of a lower-body injury and appeared in just two playoff games. He had four goals, 13 assists and 101 penalty minutes in 75 games. He will be paired with Andrei Markov to open the season, but Komisarek is definitely not an offensive-minded defenseman. He remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman heading into 2008-09.
News:Mike Komisarek will be sidelined for the rest of the regular season because of a lower-body injury suffered on Thursday night against Boston. Komisarek will miss the next three weeks and will be looked at again after two weeks, coach Guy Carbonneau said. Komisarek's injury could put him in danger of missing the start of the playoffs, which begin April 9.
Analysis: Komisarek's team-high string of 196 consecutive games played ends Saturday night when Montreal hosts Boston. Montreal, which has seven games remaining in its regular season, is battling for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, thanks largely to the strong play of Komisarek. Though he has just 17 points (4 goals, 13 assists) in 75 games, the 26-year-old leads the NHL in blocked shots, and tops all defensemen in hits.
News: Canadiens defenseman Mike Komisarek left in the first period with a lower-body injury and didn't return in Montreal's 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.
Analysis: Komisarek is a streaky offensive contributor at best. He has four goals and 13 assists and is only worth a look as a low-end Fantasy defender or someone to use in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:Mike Komisarek went seven games without a point and now has three points in the the last two. Komisarek had two assists in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Devils.
Analysis: Komisarek is a streaky offensive contributor at best. He is only worth a look as a low-end Fantasy defender or someone to use in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Canadiens D Mike Komisarek scored his fourth goal of the season and added his 10th assist Tuesday in Montreal's 8-2 rout of the Boston Bruins.
Analysis: Komisarek had gone seven games without a point coming into Tuesday's contest, but that shouldn't be a surprise as he is a streaky offensive contributor at best. He is only worth a look as a low-end Fantasy defender or someone to use in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Canadiens D Mike Komisarek tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 during Thursday's game against the Lightning. It was his fourth assist in six games and now has a plus-6 rating on the season.
Analysis: Komisarek continues to log more than 22 minutes per game and seems to be picking up his offensive game. He is not as big as an offensive threat as enforcer. He is only worth a look as a low-end Fantasy defender or someone to use in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Montreal's Mike Komisarek spent most of the second period Saturday against the Hurricanes sitting in the penalty box. Komisarek fought Scott Walker 37 seconds in after he was checked headfirst into the boards by the Carolina right winger. The Canadiens defenseman was given a minor for instigating, a major for fighting, and an automatic misconduct for a total of 17 minutes in penalties. He did not record a point for the 10th straight games.
Analysis: Komisarek continues to be one of the top enforcers for the Canadiens and will also earn a point every once in a while. He is only worth a look as a low-end Fantasy defender or someone to use in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: D Mike Komisarek, the other Long Islander on the Canadiens roster, is among the league leaders in hits and blocked shots. He had no hits and two blocked shots Wednesday at the Islanders. He was involved in a fight with Brendan Witt and took a double minor for high-sticking.
Analysis: Komisarek is worth looking at as a No. 3 or 4 defenseman in most Fantasy leagues.
News: D Michael Komisarek leads the NHL in hits after registering six Monday night against Ottawa. He also had five blocked shots and he's second to Ottawa's Anton Volchenkov in that category.
Analysis: Komisarek is worth looking at as a No. 3 or 4 defenseman in most Fantasy leagues.
News:Mike Komisarek scored 35 seconds into overtime at Toronto Tuesday on a clear breakaway from his own blue line with the teams playing 3-on-3. "I looked over my shoulder and saw it was just me and (goalie) Andrew Raycroft," said Komisarek, who scored his second goal of the season. "I tried not to get too fancy."
Analysis: It was his second goal this season. He also led the Canadiens with three hits and five blocked shots. And, with defense partner Andrei Markov spending a lot of time in the penalty box, he played a team-high 25:08. Komisarek is worth looking at as a No. 3 or 4 defenseman in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Ds Mathieu Dandenault, Roman Hamrlik and Mike Komisarek each posted an assist and plus-1 rating in Monday's game against the Bruins. RW Tom Kostopoulos also checked in with an assist and plus-1 in the win.
Analysis: Despite the point, Komisarek is only worth a look in deeper of Fantasy leagues at this point. The Canadiens will be back in action on Friday night at Carolina.
News: D Mike Komisarek and Leafs C Mats Sundin battled all night, and Komisarek came out the worse for wear. He has a suspected broken nose but never missed a shift.
Analysis: Komisarek led the Canadiens with five hits and five blocked shots. The durable Komisarek played in all 82 games with Montreal in 2006-07, posting four goals and 19 points with a plus-7 rating. Consider him as a No. 3 or 4 defenseman.
News: The Montreal Canadiens re-signed C Christopher Higgins and D Mike Komisarek to two-year contracts over the weekend.
Analysis: The durable Komisarek played in all 82 games with Montreal in 2006-07, posting four goals and 19 points with a plus-7 rating. He might skate with Andrei Markov on the top defensive pairing, making him one to watch in the late rounds on Draft Day.
News: Ds Mike Komisarek, Sheldon Souray and Mark Streit each picked up an assist in Tuesday's game against the Bruins. Komisarek and Streit also had a plus-1 rating, while Souray was even.
Analysis: Komisarek's Fantasy value remains limited to the largest of formats down the stretch.
News: Mike Komisarek has posted just four goals, six assists and an even rating with 57 penalty minutes through 49 games at the All-Star break.
Analysis: Komisarek is a decent No. 5 or 6 Fantasy defenseman in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Mike Komisarek scored a goal and posted a plus-4 rating in 24:12 of ice time in Monday's game at Ottawa.
Analysis: Komisarek has four points (2 G, 2 A) and a plus-8 rating over the past 10 games. He is a decent No. 5 or 6 Fantasy defenseman in most larger formats.
News: Mike Komisarek (shoulder) has been able to play the past two games for the Canadiens and it appears has no lingering pain from a shoulder injury. He scored a goal and had an assist on Nov. 2 against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: When healthy, Komisarek is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: D Mike Komisarek injured his right shoulder in the third period of Tuesday's game against the Senators. He will be re-evaluated Wednesday.
Analysis: When healthy, Komisarek is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues.
News: Mike Komisarek scored his first NHL goal in 123 career games in Monday's contest at Washington and he added an assist and plus-2 rating with five shots on goal in 19:32 of ice time.
Analysis: Komisarek remains too inconsistent to ever consider in a Fantasy league despite his outstanding production on Monday.
News: The Canadiens assigned Mike Komisarek to Hamilton of the AHL on Thursday.
Analysis: Komisarek, the seventh pick overall in the 2001 draft, has only minimal Fantasy value in keeper leagues.
News: Komisarek was recalled from Hamilton of the AHL on Sunday. He will replaced Patrice Brisebois (chest) in the lineup. He is not a recommended Fantasy player.
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