News:Aaron Rome will not play Thursday, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: This could be related to the foot injury Aaron Rome dealt with earlier in the year, or he could just be a healthy scratch. It's also possible that Rome has suffered a new injury. Consider him day-to-day until the situation clears up.
News:Aaron Rome (foot) will play Monday against the Wild, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official website reports.
Analysis: With Aaron Rome -- who last suited up on February 23 -- back in action Monday, Jordie Benn is in line to be scratched from the Stars' lineup.
News:Aaron Rome (foot) will not play against Colorado on Saturday.
Analysis:Aaron Rome is considered 50-50 for Monday's game, so he's still firmly in the day-to-day category.
News: Coach Glen Gulutzan said that Aaron Rome (foot) won't play in either of the Stars' next three games, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: On the plus side, Aaron Rome has been making progress and has looked good while skating of late, so he's inching closer to a return.
News:Aaron Rome (foot) has been placed on IR by the Stars, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: To bolster their blue line, which is also missing Trevor Daley, the Stars have recalled Jamie Oleksiak and Carl Sneep.
News:Aaron Rome left Saturday's game in the first period after taking a shot off the foot, reports the Associated Press. He did not return.
Analysis: There's no word on the severity of the injury.
News:Aaron Rome, who returned to action Saturday against the Coyotes after missing two straight games due to an illness, saw a team-high 22:37 worth of ice time in the contest.
Analysis: It was just the second game of the season for Aaron Rome, who previously battled a groin injury, but the heavy ice time he logged Saturday suggests that he is back to full health, or at least close to it. His role with the Stars is primarily that of a shut-down defender though, which limits his fantasy upside.
News:Aaron Rome (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Red Wings, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: It was reported Monday that Aaron Rome wasn't traveling with the team for its two-game road swing, so his absence his no surprise. Look for him to return Friday against Phoenix, assuming he's flushed the flu symptoms out of his system by that point.
Stars' Rome Likely Out Next Two Games With Illness
News:Aaron Rome came down with an illness and will not travel with the team for its two-game road trip, the Dallas Stars Inside Edge reports.
Analysis: Though the season is just underway, the illness is the second ailment Aaron Rome has battled already, as he previously missed time with a groin injury. He's been limited to just one game this season, opening for ice time for Alex Goligoski and Philip Larsen.
News:Aaron Rome (groin) will play Saturday against the Blues, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome will make his season debut Saturday after being sidelined with the groin injury to start the year. The 29-year-old defenseman has posted 22 points (6G, 16A) and 156 penalty minutes in 174 career NHL games.
News:Aaron Rome (groin) will not play in Thursday's game against the Blackhawks, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official website reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome has yet to play this season due his groin injury. While he will miss his fourth game Thursday night, he is on track to return to action Saturday game against the Blues.
Dallas' Rome (Groin) Questionable for Saturday's Game
News:Aaron Rome (groin) is questionable for Saturday's game against Phoenix, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome skated Friday, but head coach Glen Gulutzan said the blueliner will most likely only play one of the team's first two games, either Saturday against Phoenix or Sunday in Minnesota. Rome had 10 points last season for Vancouver and has never hit the 30-point mark in his NHL career.
News:Aaron Rome (groin) returned to the ice Thursday as expected, starsinsideedge.com reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome wasn't built in a day, but can apparently return in one as he had left Wednesday's practice with the minor ailment.
News:Aaron Rome (groin) did not practice Wednesday, but is expected back on the ice for Thursday's session, starsinsideedge.com reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome left Tuesday's scrimmage early, but his groin injury is evidently minor, given his anticipated return to practice Thursday.
News:Aaron Rome is currently dealing with a groin injury and was held out of the end of Tuesday's scrimmage as a precaution.
Analysis: The severity of the injury is unknown, but it looks as though the Stars are just playing it safe. Even when healthy, Aaron Rome is not a major fantasy contributor, as he recorded just 10 points and a minus-four in 43 games last season.
News:Aaron Rome has agreed to a three-year deal with Dallas worth $4.5 million, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.
Analysis:Aaron Rome posted 10 points in 43 games for Vancouver last season and is a stay-at-home defender the Stars hope will shut down the opposition.
News:Aaron Rome will become an unrestricted free agent July 1 after the Canucks opted not to offer him a contract extension Monday, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome totaled 10 points (4 G, 6 A) in 43 games with the Canucks in 2011-12. He's never been much of a point producer, but teams might be drawn to the blueliner's aggressive style of play.
News:Aaron Rome returned from a knee injury Thursday night, skating 19 shifts for 12 minutes of total ice time in a loss to the Flames.
Analysis: He had a hit and a blocked shot, but didn't make an impact in other areas. With just 10 points in 42 games, Aaron Rome's fantasy value is limited.
News:Aaron Rome (knee) will return to the lineup Thursday against the Flames, News 1130 reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury on Mar. 26. The 28-yea-old blueliner has 10 points (4 G, 6 A) in 41 games.
News:Aaron Rome (knee) skated before practice Monday, but did not participate in Canucks' main practice and is not likely to suit up for Tuesday's game, Scott Russell of Vancouver News1130 reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome has missed the past four games due to a knee injury sustained March 25th. The defenseman has played in just 41 games this season, collecting 10 points.
News:Aaron Rome (knee) won't play Monday against the Kings, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome is sidelined with a sprained knee injury that he suffered Saturday against the Avalanche. He's expected to miss seven to 10 days. Andrew Alberts or Marc-Andre Gragnani will fill in while Rome is on the shelf.
News: Updating a previous post, Aaron Rome left Saturday's game with what is being classified as a knee injury after taking a hit from Avalanche defenseman Matt Hunwick, according to TSN.ca.
Analysis: "He tweaked his knee, nothing serious," said head coach Alian Vigneault. "He'll get re-evaluated (Sunday) but it looks like it's going to be seven to 10 days." The loss is by no means huge in fantasy terms as Aaron Rome has just 10 points registered over 41 games, but it does thin out the Canucks' blue line at a very inopportune time of the season.
News:Aaron Rome (lower body) will not return to Saturday's game, according to a report on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada.
Analysis: There's still no word on the severity of the injury or whether he'll miss much time. He provides limited fantasy value when healthy.
News:Aaron Rome left Saturday's game half-way through the first period with what appeared to be a lower-body injury.
Analysis: The game broadcaster was quick to catch an image of him laboring to the bench and then going straight down the runway to the dressing room. No word on the severity or whether he'll return.
News:Aaron Rome (illness) will be a game-time decision Wednesday against the Blackhawks, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome sat out Tuesday's practice after waking up with an illness. If Rome can't play, the team will turn to Marc-Andre Gragnani or Andrew Alberts for their third pairing.
News: Chris Tanev will dress in place of Aaron Rome on Thursday against the Jets, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome is presumably a healthy scratch, but with just 10 points and 44 PIMs in 38 games to date he's a marginal fantasy option in most formats.
News:Aaron Rome scored one of Vancouver's two goals in Friday's win over New Jersey.
Analysis:Aaron Rome is hardly much of a scorer with four goals on the season through 32 games. Odds are Rome won't factor much into the team's attack from the blue line with Alexander Edler, Sami Salo and Dan Hamhuis shouldering the scoring load.
News:Aaron Rome, who had been sidelined since Dec. 17 with a thumb injury, saw 16 minutes of ice time in Thursday's win over the Blues.
Analysis: He finished with one hit and one blocked shot. Aaron Rome will see steady minutes as part of Vancouver's third defensive pairing, but his 18 points in 147 career games limits his value in fantasy.
News:Aaron Rome (thumb) will return to the Canucks' lineup Thursday against the Blues, the team's official site reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome, who hasn't played since Dec. 17, has six points in 15 games to date, after notching five points in 56 contests last season.
News:Aaron Rome (thumb) hasn't been medically cleared to return to action yet, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis: That rules Aaron Rome out of Monday's tilt against the Panthers, but he could return later this week.
News:Aaron Rome (thumb) will travel with the Canucks on the team's four-game road trip that start in Boston on Saturday, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome has been skating since Monday and should return during the upcoming road trip. He'll slot into the Canucks' final defensive pairing upon his return.
News:Aaron Rome (broken thumb) skated Monday, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome is two weeks into his 3-for-4 week rehab from a broken thumb. He'll be re-evaluated by doctors over the next week or so before a concrete return date is set.
News:Aaron Rome (broken thumb) is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks, Canucks.NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome already had a career high in points with three each of goals and assists through 15 games, so his injury is certainly of disappointing timing.
News:Aaron Rome left Saturday's game in the third period with an undisclosed injury. He will not return.
Analysis: There's no word on the nature or severity of the problem. Consider him day-to-day until we can get more info.
News:Aaron Rome saw time on the Canucks' fourth line in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jackets, but he was back on the blue line by the third period, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis: With multiple forwards out of the lineup due to injury, Canucks coach Alain Vigneault opted to give Aaron Rome a look on the fourth line. The experiment only lasted two periods, but it's worth keeping an eye on to see how Rome is deployed going forward. He could pick up some extra value if he gets additional looks at forward.
News:Aaron Rome will take Sami Salo's place in the lineup Thursday night against Nashville, SportsNet's Dan Murphy reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome will skate with Alex Edler, and should see increased playing time while Salo is out with a lower body injury that is not believed to be serious.
News:Aaron Rome (hand) missed Friday's win over the Coyotes.
Analysis:Aaron Rome's hand isn't broken, but he's still having too much trouble with his puck-handling to return to game action. Consider him day-to-day going forward.
News:Aaron Rome (hand) isn't expected to play in Friday's game against the Coyotes, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis: If inactive, Aaron Rome will be replaced by Keith Ballard, who is set to return from back spasms. Consider Rome day-to-day.
News:Aaron Rome missed Thursday's practice with a hand injury, according to the Canucks' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Aaron Rome's hand is not broken, but he is having trouble gripping a stick. The Canucks will not determine his status for Friday's game until the day of, but he'll have trouble playing if he is still unable to grab a stick as he regularly does.
News:Aaron Rome scored a goal and added two assists on top of that Sunday against the Islanders.
Analysis:Aaron Rome has five points in four games this season, which ties his career high for points that he set last season. This has all the makings of a total fluke.
News:Aaron Rome, who was sidelined with a broken finger, made his season debut Sunday.
Analysis: He saw 14:09 minutes of ice time, including 1:39 minutes on the power play. Aaron Rome was filling in on the power play for the injured Sami Salo, so his time with the man advantage isn't likely to stick long term. While important to the Canucks, Rome is the type of stay-at-home defenseman who rarely makes an impact in fantasy.
Canucks' Rome (Broken Finger) Returning On Road Trip
News: Canucks coach Alain Vigneault said Aaron Rome (broken finger) will return to action during the team's current road trip, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome has already been ruled out of Thursday's tilt against the Wild, but he could be back on the ice Friday against the Blues. Alexander Sulzer or Keith Ballard figure to spend some time in street clothes once Rome returns to action.
News:Aaron Rome, who has been sidelined all season with a broken finger, has been cleared to play, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: He still needs some additional practice time, so he isn't expected to play Tuesday, but the gritty defenseman should be back in the lineup soon. Aaron Rome is expected to replace Alexander Sultzer or Keith Ballard once he returns to the lineup.
News:Aaron Rome (broken finger) is nearing a return to the lineup, the Canucks' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: An exact date will be determined based on his response during practices in the coming days.
News:Aaron Rome (broken finger) is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, the Canucks' official site reports.
Analysis:Aaron Rome's injury will open up an additional spot on the Canucks' back end. Alex Sulzer, Yann Sauve and Ryan Parent are all in competition to fill in for Rome.
News:Aaron Rome suffered a broken hand blocking a shot in Sunday's preseason game against the Sharks, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: The Canucks haven't yet released an official prognosis on Aaron Rome. "He'll be re-evaluated tomorrow, but obviously it's going to be some time," Canucks coach Alain Vigneault said.
News: Rome has been suspended for four games by the NHL in the wake of his blind-side hit on Boston's Nathan Horton in Monday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, cknw.com reports.
Analysis: The hit knocked Horton out for the rest of the series, so the Bruins get some retribution, though Horton is far more of an impact player than Rome. How this affects the Canucks most is that their blue line depth will be further taxed, with Rome now done for the playoffs and Dan Hamhuis currently nursing an injury.
News: Rome was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for a head shot on Boston's Nathan Horton in Monday's Game 3 loss to Vancouver.
Analysis: He'll likely face disciplinary action for the blindside hit as he left his feet and led with a shoulder to Horton's head. To make matters worse, Horton has already been diagnosed with a severe concussion and will not return to game action this season.
Canucks' Rome (Concussion) Remains On Track for Return
News: Rome (concussion) has returned to full practices and is expected to be available for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Rome suffered an apparent concussion in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Sharks. He sat out the next two games, but appears healthy enough to return to action.
News: Canucks coach Alain Vigneault expects Rome (head) to return to action for the Stanley Cup Finals, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Rome will be used in a limited role as the Canucks' sixth defenseman.
News: As expected, Rome (head) did not play in Sunday's Game 4 win over the Sharks.
Analysis: The Canucks plugged in rookie Chris Tanev to fill in for Rome. Rome's status for Game 5 is still uncertain, but he should be considered doubtful after suffering an apparent concussion Friday night.
News: Rome (undisclosed) left during the third period of Friday's Game 3 against San Jose after taking a hit from Jamie McGinn and is doubtful for Game 4, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis: With Christian Ehrhoff also doubtful, Keith Ballard and Andrew Alberts are expected to play for Vancouver.
News: Rome was a healthy scratch for Sunday's 3-0 win over Chicago, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis: The Canucks are finally sporting a healthy roster, pushing Rome to his usual spot as a depth defenseman. Rome isn't expected to play much during the Canucks' playoff run.
News: Rome (illness) missed Saturday's practice, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: The Canucks are off until Wednesday, so Rome should have plenty of time to get healthy.
News: Following multiple injuries to the Canucks' blue line, Rome is expected to have his role increased, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Rome is currently averaging 16:22 minutes of ice time per game, but he should routinely top 20 minutes for the next couple weeks. Even with the increase in ice time, Rome is more of a stay-at-home defenseman and will have trouble racking up much point production.
News: As expected, Rome returned from a a knee injury Friday against the Blackhawks.
Analysis: He finished plus-1 in over 18 minutes of ice time. The low-scoring blueliner could see some heavy minutes in the short term, but his role will decrease once Sami Salo (Achilles) returns to action.
News: Rome (knee) will return to action Friday against the Blackhawks, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Rome has missed the past eight games with a knee sprain. The low-scoring blueliner will take over for rookie Lee Sweatt to round out the Canucks' defensive unit.
News: Canucks coach Alain Vigneault expects Rome (knee) to return to action in the near future, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Vigneault doesn't expect Rome to play Tuesday against the Stars or Wednesday against the Coyotes, but the depth defenseman could be back later in the week. Start prepping for Rome's return if you're in a league deep enough to own him.
News: Rome (knee) skated Monday, but will not be ready to return to action Tuesday against the Stars, the Canucks' official site reports.
Analysis: Rome is nearing the original 2-3 week timetable put on his return when he suffered a sprained MCL on Jan. 14. The low-scoring defenseman will be a big boost to the Canucks' injury-riddled back end when he returns, but he doesn't put up the type of point production needed for most formats.
News: Rome, out since January 14 with a sprained MCL, has been skating before practice and coach Alain Vigneault says he will be close to returning after the All-Star break, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: That will put him right on the original 2-3 week timetable, so the All-Star break helps here as the Canucks will hopefully start to get some depth reinforcements back.
News: Rome has a mild knee sprain that will keep him out an estimated three weeks, Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: That's a break we suppose, since there were fears that Rome could require up to four-to-six weeks of rehab due to the injury.
Knee Injury Could Sideline Canucks' Rome 4-6 Weeks
News: Depending on the severity of the MCL sprain he suffered Friday night, Rome could require up to four to six weeks of rehab, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: There's a chance Rome could be sidelined for a significant amount of time, but owners will want to wait until the Canucks finish running tests on the gritty defenseman and release an official timetable before making a final roster decision. Move him to your bench for the time being.
News: Rome suffered a sprained MCL in the first period of Friday's game against the Capitals, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Rome was unable to return to the game and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wild.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome was a scratch for Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Blackhawks on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury. He did not play in the series.
Analysis: Rome posted no goals and four assists in 49 games this season. He is nothing more than organizational depth and won't have much Fantasy appeal on Draft Day 2010.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome did not play in Game 5 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Kings on Friday due to an undisclosed injury. He's missed the last two games.
Analysis: Rome played in a career-high 49 games in 2009-10, his first season with Vancouver. However, he didn't play regularly until the second half of the year, as injuries opened up some extra PT. Rome is nothing more than organizational depth and won't have much Fantasy appeal on Draft Day 2010.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome did not play in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Kings on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury. Rome returned to the lineup for Game 3 after sitting out the previous two contests.
Analysis: Rome played in a career-high 49 games in 2009-10, his first season with Vancouver. However, he didn't play regularly until the second half of the year, as injuries opened up some extra PT. Rome is nothing more than organizational depth and won't have much Fantasy appeal on Draft Day 2010.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome returned to the lineup for Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Kings after not playing since April 8 because of an undisclosed injury. He had no points in 9:32 of ice time.
Analysis: Rome played in a career-high 49 games in 2009-10, his first season with Vancouver. However, he didn't play regularly until the second half of the year, as injuries opened up some extra PT. Rome is nothing more than organizational depth and won't have much Fantasy appeal on Draft Day 2010.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome hasn't resumed practicing since sustaining an undisclosed injury a week earlier in San Jose and missed Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Kings.
Analysis: Rome played in a career-high 49 games in 2009-10, his first season with Vancouver. However, he didn't play regularly until the second half of the year, as injuries opened up some extra PT. Rome is nothing more than organizational depth and won't have much Fantasy appeal on Draft Day 2010.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome returned to the lineup on Wednesday against the Oilers after missing four games with a head injury. He had no points in 12:28 of ice time and took four shots.
Analysis: Rome isn't usually aggressive on the offensive end as he has only one points in 18 games and had all of 22 shots coming into Wednesday. But he is just happy to be in the Canucks' rotation after being a healthy scratch for most of the year. Rome is far more important to the Canucks than Fantasy owners.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome (head) missed a fourth straight game Saturday vs. Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Rome has been playing a bit more lately since Mathieu Schneider was demoted to the minors, but has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome (head) did not dress on Wednesday against the Wild. He has been out for three games.
Analysis: The Canucks haven't said much on Rome's status. He has been playing a bit more lately since Mathieu Schneider was demoted to the minors, but Rome still has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome missed a second straight game with a head injury on Monday against the Predators.
Analysis: Rome has only one point in 16 games this season. He has been playing on a more regular basis since Mathieu Schneider was demoted to the minors, but Rome is pretty much on the ice for his defense. He has limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Canucks D Aaron Rome sat out Saturday's game vs. Calgary, two days after being smacked in the head by Phoenix's Taylor Pyatt.
Analysis: Rome has only one point in 16 games this season. He has been playing on a more regular basis since Mathieu Schneider was demoted to the minors, but Rome is pretty much on the ice for his defense. He has limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Vancouver defenseman Aaron Rome bled profusely after Phoenix's Taylor Pyatt blind-sided him late in the first period on Thursday. Not seeing Pyatt, Rome took a pass behind the end line and was hit hard by the former Canucks forward. Rome got up, spun around in a daze, and then fell again before being helped off the ice. Pyatt was not penalized. Rome didn't return to the game. Rome didn't have a point in 6:10 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Rome has only one point in 16 games this season. He has been playing on a more regular basis since Mathieu Schneider was demoted to the minors, but Rome is pretty much on the ice for his defense. He has limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: The Canucks have recalled D Aaron Rome from the AHL.
Analysis: Rome is just organizational depth for the Canucks and can continue to be ignored in all formats.
News: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Sami Salo will miss three to five weeks with a suspected sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Salo was hurt early in Sunday's 4-3 win over Dallas, which was also the Canucks' first game without top goal-scorer Daniel Sedin, who is out four to six weeks with a broken foot. "Our docs and therapist suspect it's an MCL and at first view they are thinking it's anywhere from three to five weeks," head coach Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday. Vigneault said a salary cap "situation will prevent them from recalling any extra defenseman," meaning journeyman Aaron Rome will replace Salo after watching the first five games from the press box.
Analysis: Rome, who has played only 26 games over five NHL seasons before leaving Columbus to sign a one-year deal with Vancouver this summer, was one of the Canucks' better blueliners throughout the exhibition schedule and was rewarded for his play by landing a roster spot. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to crack the lineup until now. Rome will hold down the fort until either Salo or Mathieu Schneider (shoulder) are healthy. He has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canucks D Aaron Rome earned the seventh spot on defense ahead of proven veteran Brad Lukowich with a solid preseason. Unfortunately, he did not play in the opener against Calgary and was a healthy scratch.
Analysis: Rome, who has played only 26 games over five NHL seasons before leaving Columbus to sign a one-year deal with Vancouver this summer, was one of the Canucks' better blueliners throughout the exhibition schedule and was rewarded for his play. "That was the goal coming into camp -- to come in and do whatever they asked me to do and do it to the best of my ability," Rome said. While Rome is sticking around Vancouver, he could be sent to the minors once Mathieu Schneider is healthy. He shouldn't be owned in Fantasy until further notice.
News: The Canucks signed D Aaron Rome Wednesday hours after losing free agent Mattias Ohlund to the Lightning. Rome agreed to a one-year deal after spending parts of the past two seasons with the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Rome split the 2008-09 season between Columbus and Syracuse of the AHL. He had no goals and one assist in eight games with the Blue Jackets, and seven goals and 28 points in 48 games with the Crunch. Rome has some decent offensive skills, but the 2002 fourth-round pick has been a career minor leaguer. He is nothing more than roster depth and can be ignored in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Defenseman Aaron Rome was recalled from Syracuse of the AHL to take the spot of Ole-Kristian Tollefsen.
Analysis: Tollefsen is pretty much only organizational depth and should be ignored in Fantasy.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets D Aaron Rome, C Derek MacKenzie and C Craig MacDonald have cleared waivers. They'll be assigned to minor-league Syracuse.
Analysis: None of these players has any Fantasy value, so continue to ignore them in all formats.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Blue Jackets have placed D Aaron Rome, C Derek MacKenzie and C Craig MacDonald on waivers.
Analysis: None of these players has any Fantasy value, so continue to ignore them in all formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports one of the interesting plot lines of training camp for the Blue Jackets will be how the defensive pairs will settle. Columbus coach Ken Hitchcock has said he wants to pair Mike Commodore with Jan Hejda and Rostislav Klesla with Fedor Tyutin, but the third pair remains a mystery. In the mix for the two spots are Christian Backman, Kris Russell, Ole-Kristian Tollefsen, Aaron Rome, Clay Wilson and Marc Methot.
Analysis: It almost seems logicial that Tollefsen will make the team out of camp because he is one of the Blue Jackets' top enforcers. He might not play every night, so that's where the other guys come into play. Regardless, Backman, Russell, Rome, Wilson and Methot are all expected to rotate in 2008-09, so they remain poor Fantasy options. Tollefsen, however, is a viable Fantasy option in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The Blue Jackets re-signed defense Aaron Rome to a one-year, two-way contract Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Rome had one goal and one assist in 17 games for Columbus last season. He also had 33 penalty minutes. Rome was acquired by Columbus last November in a trade with the Ducks. Rome is an enforcer by trade, but is nothing more than organizational depth. It's safe to ignore him in Fantasy.
News: The Columbus Blue Jackets have called up D Aaron Rome and C Derek MacKenzie from Syracuse, according to the Columbus Dipatch.
Analysis: Neither of these players has any Fantasy value at this time. Ignore them.
News: The Anaheim Ducks have assigned Jason King, Drew Miller, Aaron Rome, Brett Skinner and Petteri Wirtanen to Portland of the AHL on Monday.
Analysis: Only King has any decent NHL experience. None of the players mentioned above are worth any Fantasy consideration heading into the regular season.
News: Ducks D Aaron Rome, who made his NHL debut in Tuesday's 2-1 loss at Detroit, was assigned to American League affiliate Portland, Maine, on Wednesday.
Analysis: Rome is not worth owning in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: The Ducks announced that they have reassigned defenseman Aaron Rome to Portland of the AHL.
Analysis: Rome is not worth owning in any Fantasy format at this time.
News: The Anaheim Ducks assigned RW Colby Genoway, LW Curtis Glencross, D Kent Huskins, G David McKee, LW Bjorn Melin, LW Drew Miller, C Geoff Peters, D Aaron Rome, D Brett Skinner, C Karl Stewart, G Michael Wal, and C Petteri Wirtanen to Portland of the AHL on Tuesday.
Analysis: None of the players the Ducks sent down are worthy of any Fantasy consideration.
