News:Sheldon Brookbank was in the lineup Friday night against the Blue Jackets after being a healthy scratch for four games, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: He was on the ice for almost 11 minutes Friday with a pair of hits, five penalty minutes and one shot on goal. Sheldon Brookbank last saw time February 7 at Phoenix and has skated in 12 games. He has been used sparingly this season. Brookbank has sort of been the victim of the condensed schedule and the Blackhawks' success. He was one of the few additions for the team so he had very little time to learn the Blackhawks' system after coming over from the Ducks in the offseason.
News:Sheldon Brookbank is one of the few Blackhawks that needs to learn the team's system quickly with Saturday's opener just days away, according to the Chicago Tribune. "It's kind of like you push fast forward, you have to figure it out pretty quick," said the 32-year-old Brookbank, who signed a two-year free-agent deal July 1. "I'm just going to do the best I can to mesh with these guys as well as I can. So far it seems like they're a pretty close-knit group. Everybody seems to get along and it's not too cliquey."
Analysis:Sheldon Brookbank and Michal Rozsival were two of the few pickups in the off-season as the team was looking to fortify its blue line.
News:Sheldon Brookbank has inked a two-year deal to play in Chicago, reports TSN.ca.
Analysis: He actually picked up 14 points to go with his 72 PIMs and 120 hits with the Ducks last season. But he's valuable on the PK and should bring decent plus-minus to the fantasy table.
News:Sheldon Brookbank was one of Anaheim's few bright spots in Saturday's 4-2 loss at Los Angeles. He scored his third goal of the season in the first frame, and finished the night plus-2.
Analysis: His scoring is too modest for fantasy purposes, even for a blueliner (3-8-11 in 64 games). But he has an impressive rating of plus-11 over the campaign. Unless your league is very deep and adds extra emphasis to +/-, though, he isn't likely to be worth a roster slot.
News:Sheldon Brookbank scored the Ducks' first goal in a 4-2 loss to the Kings on Saturday.
Analysis:Sheldon Brookbank scored his second goal in five games for the Ducks. He only has only two other goals in his entire 261-game NHL career.
News:Sheldon Brookbank netted the Ducks' second goal in a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Sunday.
Analysis:Sheldon Brookbank wristed a beauty past Ray Emery to make the score 2-1 in the second period. Not too many people would have expected Brookbank to be on the scoresheet with only one other goal this season, but in the Ducks' current playoff charge, anything is possible.
News:Sheldon Brookbank scored the Ducks' second goal in 3-2 penalty loss to the Devils.
Analysis: The big defenseman is not known for scoring goals, this being his first in 164 games.
News:Sheldon Brookbank was a healthy scratch this week to make room for Kurtis Foster on the active roster, the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Sheldon Brookbank was part of the Ducks' third defensive pairing anyhow, without logging any power play time, so chances are he wasn't a big fantasy consideration for you.
News: Brookbank (hamstring) was back on the ice for Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild.
Analysis: Proving his health, Brookbank actually skated for 17 minutes in the contest, which was his highest total in a month. Considering the defenseman is without a single point this season, Brookbank's return has no impact in the world of fantasy hockey.
News: Brookbank did not play Wednesday night against the Islanders because of a strained hamstring, according to the Orange County Register.
Analysis: After he was recalled from Syracuse, defenseman Luca Sbisa took his spot on the ice as Brookbank is considered day-to-day. In 16 games this season, Brookbank is minus-3 with no points and logs 14:47 per game.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Ducks D Sheldon Brookbank got his ninth assist of the season on Wednesday against Detroit to establish a career high. He has three assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Brookbank is also working on a career-high plus-minus rating (he is currently plus-10). He has done well enough since December with all nine assists and a plus-14 rating in his last 28 games. Brookbank's solid play over the last few weeks is likely going to keep him in the lineup, but he is still more of a defensive presence. Brookbank isn't even taking as many silly penalties as he did in the past. He has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Ducks D Sheldon Brookbank has a plus-6 rating over his last five games. Brookbank has been a plus player in each.
Analysis: Brookbank also has three assists during his run of great defensive play. Brookbank's solid play over the last few weeks is likely going to keep him in the lineup, but he is still more of a defensive presence. Brookbank isn't even taking as many silly penalties as he did in the past. He has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Ducks D Sheldon Brookbank scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Tuesday's game against the Oilers. The Ducks tied it at 1 when Ryan Getzlaf fed a pass through Ales Kotalik's legs to Brookbank, who beat Dwayne Roloson for his first NHL goal. It took him 86 games over three seasons to accomplish the feat.
Analysis: Brookbank has just four points in 24 games since coming over in a trade from New Jersey. Hey, at least that is more productive then when he was with the Devils. Brookbank has pretty much been a checking defenseman in his career and is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Ducks D Sheldon Brookbank failed to record a point and finished at minus-1 in 6:38 of ice time Thursday against the Bruins. However, he did total 12 minutes in penalties. It turned violent in the second period when Mike Brown punched Milan Lucic in the face, then the Bruins wing took Brown down and bashed him repeatedly in the back of the head while he was on the ice. Brookbank came to his teammate's rescue. Lucic and Brown continued jawing at each other in the penalty box while Brookbank was escorted out with a game misconduct as the third man in.
Analysis: Brookbank has no goals and one assist in 10 games since coming to Anaheim in a trade from New Jersey. He has, however, totaled 21 penalty minutes. Brookbank has pretty much been a checking defenseman in his career and is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The New Jersey Devils traded little-used defenseman Sheldon Brookbank to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night for the rights to Colgate center David McIntyre.
Analysis: Brookbank, who was in his second season with the Devils, had appeared in 15 games without scoring a point. He was on the outside of the New Jersey rotation since he primarily acts just as an enforcer when healthy. Brookbank might see a little extra PT with Anaheim, but is still best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Devils D Sheldon Brookbank has recovered from an undisclosed injury that sidelined him for a bit in late December, but he just hasn't been able to get back into the lineup.
Analysis: Brookbank is just extra muscle for the Devils and only dresses when the team needs an enforcer. He has little to no Fantasy value since he doesn't play on a regular basis.
News: New Jersey D Sheldon Brookbank missed his ninth straight game on Saturday against the Kings with an undisclosed injury. He remains questionable for Sunday at Anaheim.
Analysis: Brookbank is owned in zero percent of leagues, so his availability isn't really relevant in the first place in Fantasy, so don't pay any mind.
News: Devils D Sheldon Brookbank (undisclosed) was unable to play Thuesday against the Thrashers. He has missed the last eight games and is still questionable heading into Saturday at Los Angeles.
Analysis: There is nothing new on the Brookbank front, but Fantasy owners are hardly holding their breath since he isn't much of a factor when healthy. Continue to keep him off your Fantasy radar.
News: Devils D Sheldon Brookbank (undisclosed) was unable to play Tuesday against the Hurricanes. He has missed the last seven games and is still questionable heading into Thursday against the Thrashers.
Analysis: There is nothing new on the Brookbank front, but Fantasy owners are hardly holding their breath since he isn't much of a factor when healthy. Continue to keep him off your Fantasy radar.
News: Devils D Sheldon Brookbank (undisclosed) did not return to action Sunday against the Senators. He has missed the last six games and remains questionable heading into Tuesday at Carolina.
Analysis: Brookbank has dressed for just 15 games this season and is usually on the ice when New Jersey needs extra muscle. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Devils D Sheldon Brookbank (undisclosed) did not return to action Friday against the Canadiens. He has missed the last five games and remains questionable heading into Sunday against the Senators.
Analysis: Brookbank has dressed for just 15 games this season and is usually on the ice when New Jersey needs extra muscle. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Canadiens D Sheldon Brookbank missed his fourth game Wednesday against the Stars with an undisclosed injury. He remains questionable for Friday's game against Montreal.
Analysis: Brookbank has dressed for just 15 games this season and is usually on the ice when New Jersey needs extra muscle. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Devils D Sheldon Brookbank was scratched Tuesday against the Blues with an undisclosed injury. He has missed the last three games and remains questionable for Wednesday against the Stars.
Analysis: Brookbank has dressed for just 15 games this season and is usually on the ice when New Jersey needs extra muscle. He has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Devils D Sheldon Brookbank missed his second straight game Friday with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Brookbank had been playing some forward recently, but he has yet to put up a point this season. Continue to ignore him, healthy or not.
News: The Bergen County Record reports that Devils D Sheldon Brookbank will play on the wing again Thursday vs. Florida.
Analysis: Brookbank was a healthy scratch most of the season as a blue-liner, but now he's seeing the ice as a lower-line winger. While most defenseman who see time as a forward are valuable in Fantasy play, the Devils aren't the most potent offensive team and Brookbank remains of no use in Fantasy play for now.
News:Sheldon Brookbank replaced Andy Greene on the New Jersey blueline Saturday against the Thrashers. Greene suffered a broken hand Thursday night in the Devils 6-5 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs and will be out 4-to-6 weeks. Brookbank didn't have a point in 12:05 of ice time and finished at even. He got into a fight with Grant Exelby.
Analysis: Brookbank has been a healthy scratch for most of the season, but with Greene out, he could see a few more starts. However, the Devils only really dress him when they need some extra muscle. Brookbank has little to no Fantasy value at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Sheldon Brookbank has been a healthy scratch in all six Devils games.
Analysis: Brookbank played in a career-high 44 games last season, but he is used to being a healthy scratch. The Devils only really dress him when they need some extra muscle. Brookbank has little to no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Devils D Sheldon Brookbank tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during Monday's game against the Hurricanes. It was his fifth assist of the season and second in two games. Too bad the previous game came on Dec. 29 against the Islanders.
Analysis: Brookbank has been a healthy scratch since late December and is having a hard time cracking the defensive rotation. He has little to no Fantasy value until he starts to see regular PT.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Devils D Sheldon Brookbank was a healthy scratch for the second straight game Friday against the Flyers.
Analysis: Brookbank is getting a fair shake with the Devils this season after playing in just three games last season for the Predators, but is still one of their lower-end defenseman. He is averaging 15 minutes per game, but remains just a low-end Fantasy reserve at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Devils D Sheldon Brookbank picked up his third assist in two games (his fourth overall in the NHL) and was a plus-2 Friday night against the Capitals.
Analysis: Brookbank is getting a fair shake with the Devils this season after playing in just three games last season for the Predators. He is averaging 15 minutes per game, but remains just a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: D Sheldon Brookbank assisted on the last two goals Wednesday, his first points as a Devil and second and third in the NHL. He was a plus-2 in the game.
Analysis: Brookbank brings some physical toughness to a team, but he is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy formats which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: D Mike Mottau, who was drafted by the Rangers and played a total of 19 games for them, was a scratch Thursday night as Sheldon Brookbank made his Devils debut.
Analysis: Brookbank completed a conditioning stint at Lowell of the AHL and was brought in to add more size to the backline. He teamed with Vitaly Vishnevski on Thursday night. Brookbank brings some physical toughness to a team, but he is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy formats which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports Sheldon Brookbank, who was claimed off waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this season, will dress for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Brookbank brings some physical toughness to a team, but he is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy formats which heavily reward penalty minutes.
News: The Bergen County Record reports that D Sheldon Brookbank practiced with the team Monday after returning from his one-game conditioning stint with Lowell of the AHL.
Analysis: Brookbank is a penalty-minute machine but might not find enough time on the ice to be an effective pick-up in any Fantasy format. Keep an eye on his minutes before considering grabbing him off the wire.
News: The Devils claimed defenseman Sheldon Brookbank off waivers from the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Brookbank, who turned 27 on Wednesday, was 15-38-53 with 176 penalty minutes in 78 games with Milwaukee last season, winning the Eddie Shore trophy as the AHL's outstanding defenseman. Lou Lamoriello said the move was unrelated to the eye injury to Colin White.
Analysis: Brookbank is a penalty-minute machine but might not find enough time on the ice to be an effective pick-up in any Fantasy format. Keep an eye on his minutes before considering grabbing him off the wire.
News: Sheldon Brookbank signed a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. "This signing was done with (the Columbus roster) in mind," general manager Scott Howson told the Columbus Dispatch. "I expect him to be part of our group of seven or eight defensemen, and how much he plays will be dictated by him."
Analysis: Brookbank managed 15 goals and 53 points with Milwaukee of the AHL, Nashville's minor-league affiliate. If he plays in the NHL, he is more known for his bad behavior rather than his offense.
News: Sheldon Brookbank picked up an assist in Tuesday’s game at Pittsburgh in his NHL debut.
Analysis: Brookbank’s stint in the NHL is likely going to be brief despite the successful debut. He is only worth a look in the largest of long-term Fantasy formats.
News: The Nashville Predators recalled Sheldon Brookbank from Milwaukee of the AHL on Tuesday to replace Shea Weber (jaw) in the lineup at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Brookbank will make his NHL debut against the Penguins, but he is not worthy of any Fantasy consideration at this time.
