News:Dennis Seidenberg (leg) is likely out for Thursday's Game 1 after he wasn't on the ice during pregame warmups, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: It's not particularly surprising given he didn't take part in Thursday's morning skate. In addition to Dennis Seidenberg, the Bruins will also be missing fellow blueliners Andrew Ference and Wade Redden for Game 1.
News:Dennis Seidenberg (leg) did not participate in Thursday's morning skate.
Analysis: With Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference and Wade Redden all expected to miss Thursday's Game 1 against the Rangers, Matt Bartkowski, Dougie Hamilton and Torey Krug are in line to fill in on the Bruins' blue line to start the second round of the playoffs.
News:Dennis Seidenberg (leg) didn't practice Wednesday, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It's not a terribly surprising development given that he was removed from Game 7 of the first-round series against the Maple Leafs after just 37 seconds of action with the injury. The Bruins have already recalled Torey Klug to provide an extra man on the blueline if Dennis Seidenberg is forced to miss a few games.
News: The Bruins have yet to update the status of Dennis Seidenberg, who appeared to suffer a leg injury in Monday's Game 7 against the Leafs.
Analysis: That said, GM Peter Chiarelli noted Tuesday the Bruins are calling up fellow defenseman Torey Krug, a move that could suggest that the team expects Dennis Seidenberg to miss time.
News:Dennis Seidenberg saw just 37 seconds worth of ice time after suffering an apparent leg injury in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Leafs. After the game, the Bruins didn't have a concrete update on the blueliner's status. "We’ll know better tomorrow whether it’s short-term or long-term," coach Claude Julien noted after Monday's game.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg's status for the second round of the playoffs is thus unclear, with the likes of Matt Bartkowski and Dougie Hamilton likely in line for expanded duties if the ice-time eating Seidenberg is forced to miss additional time.
News:Dennis Seidenberg (leg) returned to the Bruins' bench for the start of the second period, Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg went to the locker room during the first period after suffering a left leg injury. It is unknown if he will return to the ice, but it would not be surprising to see the Bruins keep him out the rest of the night if his leg is still bothering him.
News:Dennis Seidenberg left Monday's Game 7 against the Maple Leafs with an apparent left leg injury, Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg limped to the Bruins' locker room and was only on the ice for a total of 37 seconds before suffering the injury. His status for the remainder of the game is unknown.
News:Dennis Seidenberg picked up a goal and added an assist against the Senators on Sunday.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg only had four goals and 17 points in 46 games this season, decent but unspectacular for a defenseman. However, he did finish at plus-18 and averaged over 20 minutes a night.
News:Dennis Seidenberg picked up three assists and was a plus-4 against the Hurricanes on Monday.
Analysis: These are Dennis Seidenberg's first points in five games, and he hasn't scored a goal in eight games. He is a plus-13 on the season, but he only has 13 points in 36 games.
News:Dennis Seidenberg scored his second goal of the season in Saturday's loss to Toronto. Both of his goals have come in the last two games.
Analysis: He's certainly not an offensive force, but he has delivered a couple of 30-point seasons in his career. He has nine points in 28 games this season and remains a lower-level activation in most formats.
News:Dennis Seidenberg scored his first goal of the season late in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Senators.
Analysis: The ice-time eating Dennis Seidenberg has been his usual steady self on the Bruins' back line, recording eight points and a plus-9 rating over 27 games. He has also racked up 69 hits and 67 blocks in the process.
News:Dennis Seidenberg notched two assists in Tuesday's overtime loss to the Rangers.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg now has three assists in nine games, while recording a plus-five rating in the process. Overall, his fantasy utility is limited, but Seidenberg is a rugged and dependable blueliner who chews up ice time and plays a sound and physical game for the Bruins.
News:Dennis Seidenberg returned to the Boston lineup after missing two games with a lower-body injury Friday. He had six hits, four blocked shots and was a plus-1 in 27 shifts and 18:14 of ice time in Boston's win over the Islanders.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg has developed into an important cog on the Bruins' back end and has been plus-29 since joining Boston back in 2009-10.
News: Based on warmups, Dennis Seidenberg will return to action Friday after missing the last two games with a lower body injury, according to the Boston Globe.
Analysis: Things had been trending in this direction, and Dennis Seidenberg is now expected to skate on a pairing with the young and promising Dougie Hamilton.
Bruins' Seidenberg (Lower Body) Likely To Return Friday
News:Dennis Seidenberg (lower body) is likely to return for Friday's game against the Islanders, but is still considered a game-time decision, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg participated in the Bruins' morning skate on Friday and the team feels it is a good bet he will be able to play against the Islanders. The defenseman has not played since the season opener, but will be able to provide the team with a solid boost with his return to the ice.
News:Dennis Seidenberg (lower body) would have skated Thursday if the Bruins had held a practice, Comcast SportsNet New England reports. "If he's practicing then you know that he's close," said Boston head coach Claude Julien.
Analysis: The Bruins scrapped a scheduled practice Thursday after playing three games in five days, but Julien insisted Dennis Seidenberg would have skated with his teammates has practice been held.
Bruins' Seidenberg (Lower Body) Out Again Wednesday
News:Dennis Seidenberg (lower body) will not play Wednesday against the Rangers, the Bruins' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: While Dennis Seidenberg was able to get some practice in Tuesday, he won't go against the Rangers on Wednesday. The 31-year-old defenseman appears no worse than questionable for Friday's tilt against the Islanders, but look for Aaron Johnson to continue filling in until Seidenberg returns.
News:Dennis Seidenberg (lower body) took part in Tuesday's practice session and traveled with the Bruins to New York for Wednesday night's game against the Rangers, the Boston Globe reports. Seidenberg was a late scratch Monday against Winnipeg.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg's availability for Wednesday's game will be determined throughout the course of the day.
News: Coach Claude Julien is hopeful that Dennis Seidenberg -- a late scratch Monday against the Jets due to a lower body issue -- will be able to practice Tuesday and play against the Rangers on Wednesday, the Boston Globe reports. "Very, very hopeful he'll be in next game," Julien said after Monday's contest. "This is a situation where early in the season, you want to sacrifice one game so that it won't become a two-week situation. We're just getting going here. It's such a condensed schedule that if you take those chances, you'll make it worse than better."
Analysis: Aaron Johnson filled in for Dennis Seidenberg on Monday, but fortunately this sounds like day-to-day situation for the steady Seidenberg as opposed to an issue that could linger. However, unless you're in a league that counts hits, Seidenberg's fantasy utility is relatively limited, as he's never been a scorer and the Bruins have other offensive defensemen to carry that load.
News:Dennis Seidenberg (lower-body injury) will not play Monday against the Jets, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: As a result, Aaron Johnson will suit up in Dennis Seidenberg's place Monday. There's no word yet on how long Seidenberg might miss, so for now we will consider him day-to-day.
News:Dennis Seidenberg has been paired with rookie Dougie Hamilton in training camp, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The arrangement provides the steady Dennis Seidenberg with an opportunity to mentor the promising Hamilton -- an important assignment, but like most of the things he does for the Bruins, it's one that carries limited fantasy value. In short, Seidenberg -- a rugged, dependable blueliner who chews up ice time -- is a classic case of a player whose stats (23 points in 80 games in 2011-12) do not correspond to his actual value to the team.
News:Dennis Seidenberg would like to return to Germany to play, reports the Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Analysis: Both he and Marcel Goc have indicated they want to play for Adler Mannheim of the DEL, but Dennis Seidenberg still needs to work out the details of a contract and insurance coverage.
News:Dennis Seidenberg (leg wound infection) scored a goal in his return to action Sunday.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg logged a healthy 24:53 of ice time Sunday, suggesting that he's fine going forward after sitting out a couple of game due to an infected cut on his leg.
News:Dennis Seidenberg (leg wound infection) will play Sunday against the Rangers, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg is a classic case of a player whose stats (22 points in 76 games) do not match up with his actual value to the Bruins. He's a rugged, dependable blueliner, who chews up ice time and plays a sound and physical game in all areas of the ice.
News:Dennis Seidenberg (leg wound infection) will not play against the Islanders on Saturday, Boston Globe writer Fluto Shinzawa reports.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg isn't any worse than day-to-day, but his availability for Sunday's game against the Rangers is nonetheless up in the air.
News:Dennis Seidenberg, who is day-to-day because of an infected cut above his left knee, traveled with the Bruins for Saturday's game against the Islanders, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen if Dennis Seidenberg is able to play either Saturday against the Isles, or Sunday against the Rangers, but either way, it doesn't appear that he will be out long. Thursday's game against the Caps was the first Seidenberg has missed all season. The stout blueliner averages 23:58 worth of ice time per game, second only to Zdeno Chara on the Bruins and 23rd overall in the NHL.
News:Dennis Seidenberg, who was cut with a skate Saturday in Los Angeles, won't play Thursday against the Capitals, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Evidently, the cut is infected, though coach Claude Julien hopes to have Dennis Seidenberg back by Saturday's game against the Islanders. With Seidenberg on the shelf, either Joe Corvo or Mike Mottau will emerge from the ranks of the healthy scratches Thursday to fill in on the B's blue line.
News:Dennis Seidenberg notched his fourth goal of the season in Tuesday's win over Tampa Bay, giving him two points in the last five games.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg's numbers are a bit down from last season, but he has a shot at notching 25 points on the season. He's a decent source of assists in deeper leagues that start many defenders.
News:Dennis Seidenberg missed nearly 10 minutes of the third period Saturday to receive approximately 20 stitches to close a cut he suffered after being hit along the boards by Pittsburgh's Joe Vitale according to the Boston Globe.
Analysis: Coach Claude Julien wouldn't specify where exactly the cut was, but Dennis Seidenberg returned to the game and should be fine to play moving forward.
News:Dennis Seidenberg posted a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Ottawa, his second straight two-point night.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg has been quietly productive of late and remains a steady option in deeper leagues with his position on Boston's blue line. Given how the Bruins get their defenders into the attack and that Seidenberg has cracked 30 points in each of the last three seasons, he'll be a nice addition down the stretch if he's available in deeper leagues as he will not hurt your plus-minus either.
News:Dennis Seidenberg scored 58 seconds into overtime Wednesday night to give the Bruins a 2-1 win over the Coyotes.
Analysis: It was the second straight game in which he's scored a goal. While he's on pace for only 24 points this year, he does have a fantastic plus-12 rating and plays a little over 24 minutes a night on a strong Boston club.
News:Dennis Seidenberg grabbed an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over Toronto, giving him a helper in each of the last two games.
Analysis:Dennis Seidenberg is the Bruins' third offensive option on the Bruins' blue line, deferring to Zdeno Chara and Joe Corvo, but has been active the last two games. The veteran is averaging over two shots-on-goal per game but owns just five assists on the season.
News:Dennis Seidenberg has one point in six games with last year's Stanley Cup champs who are just 2-4.
Analysis: The Bruins seem to be nursing a nasty Stanley Cup hangover that has resulted in poor production across the board, and Dennis Seidenberg is no exception. He leads Boston in shots with 22, but has yet to find the twine. His minus-2 is a symptom of Boston's league-low 1.67 goals-per-game average. It will be tough for the blue-liner to bounce back if Boston keeps up their pitiful play.
News: Seidenberg, who is averaging 28:22 of ice time per game in the playoffs, has blocked a league-high 55 shots this postseason, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Seidenberg, who leads Boston defensemen with one goal and seven assists in the postseason, has really stepped up his play of late and he'll be counted on -- along with blue line partner Zdeno Chara -- to help the Bruins contain the Sedin twins in the Stanley Cup Finals. His regular season performance (32 points in 81 games) was solid, but Seidenberg's recent elevated efforts have resulted in whispers of Conn Smythe Trophy consideration.
News: Seidenberg will be a healthy scratch Saturday against Ottawa, according to the Bruins' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: We're guessing it might be a rest/maintenance day since the Bruins play back-to-back this weekend and the division crown is already well in hand. Whatever the case, make sure you have alternative plans for Saturday.
News: Seidenberg grabbed a goal in Thursday's loss to Buffalo, his second in four games.
Analysis: Seidenberg has been enjoying the new calendar year with nine points in nine January games. He's getting offensive chances with the Bruins and he's never been shy about shooting the puck in his career. He's on pace for career-highs.
News: Seidenberg picked up a goal and as assist in Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: He's starting to surge in 2011 -- he has seven points in eight games this year. He's now just a point behind Zdeno Chara for top scorer on the Bruins' blue line. He's on pace for a career-best 37 points this season; use him well.
News: Seidenberg grabbed two assists, both on the power play, Monday in the win over PIttsburgh.
Analysis: Seidenberg is having a quiet but solid season for the B's, with nine of his season's 17 points coming on the power play. He's on pace for 30 or so points, certainly not a number to disregard, but don't expect much more from the veteran.
News: Seidenberg had two assists in Tuesday's win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Seidenberg has struggled this year with just 12 points in 35 games, but he does have some offensive ability. Owners, however, should keep him reserved until he gets his game together.
News: Seidenberg blocked six shots and picked up an assist in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Seidenberg, whose 22:48 worth of ice time was second on the team to Zdeno Chara Thursday, has three points in seven games thus far, but if he continues to play the solid all-around game he did Thursday -- he added five hits -- he should rack up plenty of work for the Bruins going forward. While he's not going to pile up points, Seidenberg is capable of a point-every-other-game clip, which may be enough to help those in deeper leagues.
News: Bruins D Dennis Seidenberg is likely done for the season after having surgery on his left forearm to repair a lacerated tendon. The team said Seidenberg had the surgery on Tuesday at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and will be out for eight weeks. He was injured during the first period of the Bruins' 2-1 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Analysis: Seidenberg had been playing nice hockey since coming over from the Panthers, and his presence will be missed in the playoffs if the Bruins make it as expected. He is not good enough to be a keeper option, so just release him in seasonal formats if need be.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins D Dennis Seidenberg still has some pain in his wrist and he has some trouble applying power with the joint. He remains day-to-day.
Analysis: The Bruins could use Seidenberg's help if they want to secure a playoff spot in this final week of the season, but this wrist is clearly still bothering him quite a bit. Owners in daily leagues might just want to bench him for the time being.
News: Bruins D Dennis Seidenberg was not in the lineup on Monday against the Capitals after suffering a cut on his left wrist Saturday. He is day to day.
Analysis: It's surprising that Seidenberg didn't dress since he traveled with the team and Boston desperately needed him on the blue line. But it seems the injury was far worse than initially expected. Seidenberg has become a nice player in Fantasy since his numbers have jumped off the page since joining Boston at the trade deadline.
News: NESN reports that Bruins D Dennis Seidenberg (wrist) will be a game-time decision for Monday's game at Washington.
Analysis: Seidenberg has been playing great hockey since coming over from Florida at the trade deadline and would have been worth a look in all deeper formats for Fantasy Week 25 (April 5-11) if he was healthy. Instead, he's going to be a very risky injury start.
News: NHL.com reports Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg, who suffered a cut on his left wrist on Saturday, is expected to travel with the team for Monday's game against the Capitals. "He's fine," coach Claude Julien said. "He is going to be traveling with us to Washington. Obviously, he got a little cut there on the wrist and that got taken care of, [but] he should be fine for next game."
Analysis: Boston is really glad to see Seidenberg dodge a serious injury since he has been a great trade deadline addition. He has totaled two goals, seven assists and a plus-7 rating in 17 games since arriving from Florida. Those numbers have also made Seidenberg a decent Fantasy start. He is a low-risk option for Week 25 (April 5-11).
News: Boston D Dennis Seidenberg left Saturday's win over the Maple Leafs in the first period with a cut on his left wrist and didn't return.
Analysis: Seidenberg has played very well since coming over to Boston from Florida, and is worth a look in deeper leagues when healthy. He will be a risky injury start for Fantasy Week 25 (April 5-11).
News: Bruins D Dennis Seidenberg scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Monday against the Sabres. Seidenberg scored to make it 3-2 with 5:37 to play. Seidenberg's shot from the left wing hit Ryan Miller, popped over his left shoulder and rolled into the net. It was his fourth goal and second in as many games.
Analysis: The trade to Boston has done wonders for Seidenberg's Fantasy appeal. He has produced two goals and nine points in 14 games since donning a Boston sweater. It has enabled him to set a new career high in assists and points. Seidenberg has become a nice Fantasy play for the final weeks.
News: The Panthers have traded D Dennis Seidenberg and college D Matthew Bartkowski to the Bruins in return for RW Byron Bitz, RW Craig Weller and a second-round pick.
Analysis: Seidenberg and Bitz are the key parts of this deal, and are the only ones with any Fantasy value. Seidenberg, who played for Germany in the Olympics, has 23 points in 60 games this season. He will remain just an option in deeper Fantasy leagues. Bitz is 45 games into his first full NHL season and has nine points and 31 PIM. He will also remain a marginal Fantasy option. Weller has played in 95 career NHL games, but has spent all of this season in the AHL. He has no Fantasy value, along with Bartkowski.
News:Dennis Seidenberg scored for Florida during a 2-1 loss to the Flames on Friday. The Panthers tied it 1:20 into the second period on a power-play goal by Seidenberg, his second of the season. Seidenberg got a rebound at the right circle and put a wrist shot past Miikka Kiprusoff's glove side. It was his second goal and first score since Oct. 30.
Analysis: Seidenberg has produced eight points in his last 16 games. He already has back-to-back 20-assist seasons and has continued to sharpen his puck-moving skills in Florida. He is just not much of a scorer, so Seidenberg still has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Panthers D Dennis Seidenberg tallied an assist during Friday's game against the Capitals. He has 20 assists on the season and one in three of his last four games.
Analysis: Seidenberg had his first 20-assist season in 2008-09 with Carolina and has continued to sharpen his puck-moving skills in Florida. He is not much of a scorer, so Seidenberg still has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Panthers D Dennis Seidenberg tallied an assist on Wednesday against the Capitals. He has a helper in four of his last five games.
Analysis: Seidenberg has quietly totaled 17 assists and 18 points in 46 games. He is still not an elite goal scorer, but he remains a nice passing presence from the Panthers' blue line. We are just not going to see a ton of multi-point games from Seidenberg. That is not his game. He remains a low-end Fantasy start.
News: Panthers D Dennis Seidenberg tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 during Monday's game against the Thrashers. He has three assists in his last three games and 10 on the season.
Analysis: Seidenberg had a pretty quiet November with four assists in 14 games. It's no surprise he took a nosedive after a great start to the season. Seidenberg is not a steady offensive contributor and is a very low-end Fantasy start.
News: Florida D Dennis Seidenberg scored his first goal of the season on Saturday in a 4-0 win over the Blues. His goal came 8:08 into the third period on a slap shot past goalie Chris Mason.
Analysis: Seidenberg now has six total points on the season with a goal and five assists. He has three points in his past two games, which will likely be one of his better stretches this season. He remains just a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Florida D Dennis Seidenberg recorded two assists on Friday night in a win over the Stars in Dallas. The two-point effort was his first multi-point game of the season.
Analysis: Seidenberg has five points, all on assists, this season. He never managed more than 18 points in his first five seasons up until last season, so we don't expect a repeat performance of his '08-09 line in 2009-10. Seidenberg only has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed Monday.
Analysis: Seidenberg played 70 games for the Carolina Hurricanes last season. The 28-year-old native of Germany had five goals and 25 assists. Seidenberg previously played for Phoenix and Philadelphia. We aren't expecting a lot of offense from the veteran defender. He never managed more than 18 points in his first five seasons up until last season, so we don't expect a repeat performance of his '08-09 line in 2009-10. Seidenberg will have limited Fantasy appeal Draft Day.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Dennis Seidenberg, an unrestricted free agent who had five goals and 30 points last season with Carolina, told a German newspaper in late-August that he was in negotiations with both the Rangers and Panthers on a new contract.
Analysis: The Rangers have a pretty solid blue line and a few good prospects waiting in the wings, so it would make more sense for Seidenberg to head to Florida since they are in dire need of some blue-line help. Still, it doesn't matter where Seidenberg signs. We aren't expecting a lot of offense from the veteran defender. He never managed more than 18 points in his first five seasons up until last season, so we don't expect a repeat performance of his '08-09 line in 2009-10. Seidenberg will have limited Fantasy appeal Draft Day.
News:The Raleigh News and Observer reports the Hurricanes have not changed their stance on defensemen Anton Babchuk and Dennis Seidenberg -- they will not be re-signed. GM Jim Rutherford said neither player will be part of the team next season. Rutherford said he spoke with Seidenberg's agent prior to the July 24 trade with the Bruins that brought defenseman Aaron Ward back to Carolina. "We decided to move forward," Rutherford said. "We've changed our defense. We may not have a player (like Babchuk) who can score 16 goals but we have changed the style and makeup of our defense."
Analysis: Seidenberg performed quite well in his walk in 2008-09, posting a career-high 30 points in 70 games. Unfortunately, he never managed more than 18 points in his first five seasons, so we don't expect a repeat performance of his '08-09 line in 2009-10. Seidenberg will have limited Fantasy appeal no matter where he plays next season.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg had a goal and two assists during Tuesday's 9-0 win against the Islanders. Seidenberg's tip-in goal 2:54 into the first proved to be the game winner in a rout of New York. It was his fifth goal of the season.
Analysis: eidenberg has a career-high 25 assists and 30 points in 2008-09, but he posted 13 of those points in the first two months. He has had a few injuries get him off track, so consider Seidenberg a low-end Fantasy defenseman. He will also have low-end status on Draft Day 2009.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg failed to record a point and finished at plus-1 during Monday's game against the Panthers. He has three assists in his last five games, but hasn't scored since Feb. 19.
Analysis: Seidenberg hasn't finished below even in eight games and is at plus-6 in that span. However, he is still minus-10 for the season. Seidenberg has a career-high 22 assists and 26 points in 2008-09, but he posted 13 of those points in the first two months. He has had a few injuries get him off track, so consider Seidenberg a low-end Fantasy defenseman.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-3 during Thursday's game against the Islanders. Seidenberg pushed the lead to 5-1 with 15.4 seconds left in the second period as he notched his fourth goal. He has two scores and three assists in six games.
Analysis: Seidenberg broke 20 points for the first time in his career Thursday. He has had a fine season in 2008-09, but he has been a little unreliable due to injuries. He continues to be more of a low-end Fantasy defenseman.
News: Carolina D Dennis Seidenberg scored unassisted with 13:31 remaining for the Hurricanes, who outshot the Blue Jackets 26-19 but still lost 5-1 on Saturday. The Hurricanes activated Seidenberg before the game after being on IR with a groin injury.
Analysis: Seidenberg now has 18 points on the year and recorded points for the first time since Jan. 20 against Pittsburgh. Seidenberg had a good start to the season, but then suffered a leg injury in December and hasn't been the same player since. He has low-end Fantasy appeal at this time.
News:The Raleigh News and Observer reports Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg, who has missed five games with a groin injury, returned to practice Tuesday. However, he remains on IR with Bryan Rodney still on the roster.
Analysis: Seidenberg had a good start to the season, but then suffered a leg injury in December and hasn't been the same player since. He has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Niclas Wallin came off injured reserve Saturday after missing five games, stepping in and sharing the team lead with four hits at Phoenix. As a result, the Hurricanes placed D Dennis Seidenberg (lower body) on injured reserve. Seidenberg didn't make the West Coast trip with the team.
Analysis: Seidenberg has a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the past five games. Seidenberg had a good start to the season, but then suffered a leg injury in December and hasn't been the same player since. He has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Carolina D Dennis Seidenberg had two assists in a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday. It's the first time since the month of November that he has gotten on the stat sheet as he increases his assist total to 13 with two goals scored.
Analysis: Seidenberg was sidelined a couple of times with a leg injury and illness in the month of December but he is hopefully rinhing in the new year the right way and assisting on some goals. Unless this is a sign of bigger things to come from him, Seidenberg remains only a low-end option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg was back in the lineup Saturday against the Bruins after missing a game because of illness. He was put to good use with more than 22 minutes of ice time, a necessity with D Frantisek Kaberle hurting again and limited to nine shifts.
Analysis: Seidenberg hasn't recorded a point in seven games since returning from a leg injury despite logging more than 22 minutes per game in most contests. He was displaying unexpected offensive touch early in the season, but hasn't been the same player since Paul Maurice took over as coach. Seidenberg remains just a low-end Fantasy defenseman.
News: D Dennis Seidenberg returned to the Hurricanes lineup on Saturday after being out with a leg injury. He has two penalty minutes in the game and unloaded three shots in 25 minutes of ice time.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 13 points this season and was well on his way to having a breakout campaign before getting hurt. With such a poor track record, it's hard to trust Seidenberg as a long-term fix, but keep an eye on him in deeper formats now that he is once again playing.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg is off the IR but did not play on Thursday with a leg injury. Seidenberg may return on Saturday at the N.Y. Rangers.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 13 points this season and was well on his way to having a breakout campaign before getting hurt. With such a poor track record, it's hard to trust Seidenberg as a long-term fix, but keep an eye on him in deeper formats.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg, who came off IR on Wednesday, might not return to action Thursday at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 13 points this season and was well on his way to having a breakout campaign before getting hurt. With such a poor track record, it's hard to trust Seidenberg as a long-term fix, but keep an eye on him in deeper formats.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Canes D Dennis Seidenberg is off IR and will play Thursday at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 13 points this season and was well on his way to having a breakout campaign before getting hurt. With such a poor track record, it's hard to trust Seidenberg as a long-term fix, but keep an eye on him in deeper formats.
News: The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg (leg) and D Tim Gleason (lower body) both practiced Tuesday with their teammates.
Analysis: Seidenberg has slightly more Fantasy value than Gleason, simply because of his nice start to the season (13 points in 24 games), but the jury is still out on him. Both are only worth using in the deepest Fantasy leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg, who went on injured reserve Dec. 4, missed his second game in a row Sunday against the Capitals with a leg injury. Coach Paul Maurice said he could be back for Thursday's game against the Flyers.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 13 points this season. He is well on his way to having a breakout campaign. He has been a surprising Fantasy player to date, but with such a poor track record, it's hard to trust Seidenberg as a long-term fix. He still remains a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The Hurricanes placed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg on injured reserve with a leg injury Thursday. He has missed the last two games.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 13 points this season. He is well on his way to having a breakout campaign. He has been a surprising Fantasy player to date, but with such a poor track record, it's hard to trust Seidenberg as a long-term fix. He still remains a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg missed Sunday night's game against the Ducks with what has been described as a groin injury. He had played in all 24 previous games this season.
Analysis: Seidenberg had a pair of assists Friday against the Flyers and has 13 points this season. He is well on his way to having a breakout campaign. He has been a surprising Fantasy player to date, but with such a poor track record, it's hard to trust Seidenberg as a long-term fix. He still remains a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg had a pair of assists and a plus-2 rating in 17:08 of ice time Friday against the Flyers. He now has 11 assists on the season and four in his last six games.
Analysis: Seidenberg already has 13 points in 24 games and is well on his way to surpassing his career high of 18 points. He has been a surprising Fantasy player to date, but with such a poor track record, it's hard to trust Seidenberg as a long-term fix. He still remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg scored his second goal of the season Friday against Ottawa, his second goal in his last three games.
Analysis: While he's never been a goal-scorer, Seidenberg has really been picking up the assist pace this season with five in his first 13 games after finishing 2007-08 with only 15 helpers. He's unlikely to continue this tear, though, so continue to ignore him in all but the deepest of formats.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg scored his first goal since January, 2007 in Tuesday's win over Toronto.
Analysis: While he's never been a goal-scorer, Seidenberg has really been picking up the assist pace this season with five in his first 12 games after finishing 2007-08 with only 15 helpers. He's unlikely to continue this tear, though, so continue to ignore him in all but the deepest of formats.
News: The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to terms with D Dennis Seidenberg on a one-year, $1.2 million contract Monday. The 26-year-old Seidenberg was a restricted free agent. He played 47 games with Carolina last year, finishing with a career-high 15 assists while posting a plus-6 rating.
Analysis: Seidenberg doesn't find the score sheet or the penalty box very often, and has limited Fantasy value at this time.
News:Dennis Seidenberg returned to action for the Carolina Panthers on Saturday in the 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Seidenberg played 23 shifts and was on the ice for 20 minutes, finishing with three shots on goal.
Analysis: The Hurricanes saw their lead over second-place Washington cut to two points after the Capitals beat Florida 3-0. Seidenberg doesn't find the score sheet or the penalty box very often, and has limited Fantasy value at this time.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg did not play Friday night against the Atlanta Thrashers because his fiancee is close to having a baby.
Analysis: Seidenberg doesn't find the score sheet or the penalty box very often, and has limited Fantasy value at this time.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg did not play Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals because his fiancee is about ready to have a baby.
Analysis: Seidenberg doesn't find the score sheet or the penalty box very often, and has limited Fantasy value at this time.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg did not play Thursday night against the Florida Panthers because his fiancee is about ready to have a baby. He also was out in THursday's game at Atlanta.
Analysis: Seidenberg doesn't find the score sheet or the penalty box very often, and has limited Fantasy value at this time.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg will miss tonight's game in Atlanta as his fiancee is about ready to have a baby, according to the News and Observer.
Analysis: Seidenberg doesn't find the score sheet or the penalty box very often, and has zero Fantasy value at this time.
News:Dennis Seidenberg saw 20 minutes of ice time for 27 shifts and the Carolina Hurricanes topped the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Thursday. Seidenberg was sidelined for a month with an ankle injury.
Analysis: This was just the 40th game for Seidenberg this season. The 26-year-old defenseman has 12 assists this season. He has been out with a variety of injuries. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: The Carolina Hurricanes activated defenseman Dennis Seidenberg on Thursday. He was sidelined for a month with an ankle injury. The Southeast Division leaders made the move before Thursday night's game against the Minnesota Wild. Seidenberg is eligible to play. The 26-year-old defenseman has 12 assists in 39 games this season.
Analysis: Seidenberg has been limited to 39 games this season due to various injuries. He might reach a new career high in points, but that's not saying much because his previous high was 18. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Hurricanes defenseman Dennis Seidenberg was available to play Wednesday at Atlanta, but did not dress. Seidenberg has been out since mid-January with an ankle problem.
Analysis: Seidenberg has been limited to 39 games this season due to various injuries. He might reach a new career high in points, but that's not saying much because his previous high was 18. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg, who has been out since mid-January with an ankle issue, is available for Wednesday night's game in Atlanta, according to the News and Observer.
Analysis: Seidenberg has been limited to 39 games this season due to various injuries. He might reach a new career high in points, but that's not saying much because his previous high was 18. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg did not play Saturday against the Panthers which makes it 11 straight games he has been sidelined because of a bad ankle. His status remains questionable for Monday's at New Jersey.
Analysis: Seidenberg has been limited to 39 games this season due to various injuries. He might reach a new career high in points, but that's not saying much because his previous high was 18. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg did not play Thursday against the Penguins which mkaes it 10 straight games he has been sidelined because of a bum ankle. His status remains questionable for Saturday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Seidenberg has been limited to 39 games this season due to various injuries. He might reach a new career high in points, but that's not saying much because his previous high was 18. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg (ankle) did not play Tuesday against the Bruins and has now missed the last nine games. He remains questionable heading into Thursday against the Penguins.
Analysis: Seidenberg has been limited to 39 games this season due to various injuries. He might reach a new career high in points, but that's not saying much because his previous high was 18. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg was out of the lineup once again on Thursday at Washington because of his bad ankle. He remains day to day at this time.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 12 assists on the season with seven coming in his last 23 games. He is still without a goal and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg was out of the lineup once again on Tuesday because of his bad ankle. He remains day to day at this time.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 12 assists on the season with seven coming in his last 23 games. He is still without a goal and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg was out of the lineup on Saturday again because of his nagging ankle injury. He remains day to day at this time.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 12 assists on the season with seven coming in his last 23 games. He is still without a goal and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg did not play Thursday against Toronto because of his nagging ankle injury. He remains day to day at this time.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 12 assists on the season with seven coming in his last 23 games. He is still without a goal and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg (ankle) missed Tuesday's win against the Rangers with a bad ankle.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 12 assists on the season with seven coming in his last 23 games. He is still without a goal and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg (ankle) also missed the back end of the home-and-home series against the Islanders on Tuesday. He also sat out Monday's away contest.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 12 assists on the season with seven coming in his last 23 games. He is still without a goal and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg (ankle) did not play Monday against the Islanders and is questionable for the home-and-home rematch Tuesday. He has now missed the last two games.
Analysis: Seidenberg has 12 assists on the season with seven coming in his last 23 games. He is still without a goal and is merely a low-end Fantasy flier when healthy.
News: Carolina D Dennis Seidenberg was scratched with an ankle problem prior to Friday's game against Edmonton. He is considered day to day.
Analysis: Seidenberg is only owned in three percent of CBSSports.com leagues for his overall ineffectiveness in Fantasy. Leave him reserved until further notice.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg did not record a point for the fourth straight game and finished at minus-2 during Saturday's game against the Flyers. He is at minus-5 un his last five games. He has just an assist in that span.
Analysis: Seidenberg is still without a goal this season, but started December with three assists in four games. Seidenberg will record a point every once in a while, but is still nothing more than a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: D Dennis Seidenberg was scratched Thursday. He wasn't with the team, instead attempting to clear up an immigration issue. He's a native of Germany.
Analysis: Seidenberg is with his third team, but has never been a guy that racks up a lot of points. He is nothing more than a Fantasy reserve at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg was back in the lineup Friday against the Canadiens after missing five games with a sprained knee. He did not record a point but finished with a plus-1 rating.
Analysis: Seidenberg is sitting pretty with two assists and a plus-4 rating. Seidenberg is with his third team, but has never been a guy that racks up a lot of points. He is nothing more than a Fantasy reserve at this time.
News: Hurricanes D Dennis Seidenberg had his two-game points streak end Thursday night. His goal Saturday against Atlanta is the only goal from a Carolina defenseman during the past 14 games. That goal came in Seidenberg's third game with the team.
Analysis: Seidenberg is still only worth owning in the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: Dennis Seidenberg was scoreless with a plus-1 rating in his debut for the Hurricanes on Tuesday at Toronto.
Analysis: Seidenberg was acquired from Phoenix on Monday for Kevyn Adams. Despite the fact he will be a regular now, he is still only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Phoenix D Dennis Seidenberg and C Joel Perrault were healthy scratches on Sunday at Chicago. C Mike Ricci was not with the team for personal reasons.
Analysis: Even when he is in the lineup, Seidenberg is not a recommended Fantasy option.
News: Dennis Seidenberg (flu-like symptoms) was able to play in Tuesday's game at St. Louis. He was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in just 4:01 of ice time.
Analysis: Even when he is well, Seidenberg is not a recommended Fantasy player in most formats.
News: The Arizona Republic reports Dennis Seidenberg was unable to practice on Monday due to flu-like symptoms.
Analysis: Seidenberg is scoreless with a minus-6 rating in five games. He is considered day to day, but not that big of a loss to Fantasy owners.
News: Phoenix defensemen Keith Ballard, Nick Boynton, Zbynek Michalek, Derek Morris and Dennis Seidenberg all went scoreless in Monday's game at Columbus.
Analysis: Of the five defenseman, only Ballard and Morris are useful in weekly Fantasy leagues right now. Boynton and Michalek are worth a look in larger formats, while Seidenberg has no use in any league.
News: Dennis Seidenberg was scoreless with a plus-1 rating and three shots on goal in Sunday's game against Team Switzerland.
Analysis: Seidenberg will be back from the Olympics shortly, as Team Germany has been eliminated from contention for the medal round. He is only worth a look in larger Fantasy leagues when play resumes March 2 against Dallas.
News: Dennis Seidenberg was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes on Friday for veteran Petr Nedved.
Analysis: Seidenberg was injured for most of the early part of the season and then he found his ice time to be sporadic. He might get more of an opportunity with the Coyotes, but he is only worth a look in Fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams if you need a No. 4 or 5 rearguard.
News: Dennis Seidenberg (knee) was back in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Chicago, as an MRI was returned negative on Tuesday. He was scoreless with a plus-1.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Seidenberg back into the active Fantasy lineup in all daily leagues.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Dennis Seidenberg is battling a knee injury and he is expected to have an MRI to determine whether he has any torn ligaments or not.
Analysis: Seidenberg was hit by a puck in Thurday's game and he reported the pain as feeling similar to when he had a torn MCL a few years back. Keep him reserved in all larger leagues.
News: Seidenberg will represent Germany for the second time after being selected for his country's Olympic team to compete in Turin.
Analysis: Seidenberg will not get the same rest as most of his Philadelphia teammates, but Germany is also not expected to go deep into the tournament so he shouldn't be too tired out.
News: Dennis Seidenberg (broken leg) was back in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 6 at Toronto after missing four months.
Analysis: Seidenberg is not a useful Fantasy player in postseason pools.
News: Dennis Seidenberg underwent surgery on his broken left leg Friday and will remain sidelined indefinitely. He was injured during practice Thursday and thought to be out from 10 to 12 weeks.
Analysis: Seidenberg is not a useful Fantasy player when healthy.
News: Dennis Seidenberg broke his left leg in practice on Thursday. Teammate Marcus Ragnarsson fell on him during a drill.
Analysis: Seidenberg will have surgery on Friday. He is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks.
News: The team's official website reports Seidenberg was assigned to Philadelphia of the AHL on Monday.
Analysis: Seidenberg might return at some point, but he has no Fantasy appeal.
