News:Cristobal Huet will not return to the NHL this season. He has signed a four-year deal with Laussane of the Swiss league, reports The Globe and Mail.
Analysis: He had recently indicated a desire to return to the NHL and had hoped to land a gig as a backup. But it appears the market had stalled under the threat of a labor disruption, and Cristobal Huet decided he couldn't wait. He played eight seasons in the NHL, most recently with Chicago, and leaves with a 129-90-32 record in 272 games.
News:Cristobal Huet is looking to return to the NHL after spending the past two seasons in the Swiss League and the Canucks might have interest in him as a backup, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: With Roberto Luongo likely being traded before the season, Vancouver will be in the market for a backup to Cory Schneider. Cristobal Huet is an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any team. If he doesn't find work in the NHL, Huet will likely continue to play overseas.
News: Huet was officially loaned to Fribourg-Gotteron SA of the Swiss National League A on Monday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: The Blackhawks are still paying his $5.625 million per season salary, but it will not count against the NHL's salary cap. Unfortunately for the team, the move is too late to hold on to some of the players from the Stanley Cup-winning team that were traded because of the salary cap conundrum.
News: The Blackhawks placed Huet on waivers Saturday, the Chicago Sun-Times' Adam Jahns reports.
Analysis: Huet is expected to head to a team in the Swiss pro league if he clears waivers.
News: Coach Joel Quenneville confirmed Thursday that Huet will not be at training camp, the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Analysis: Huet is expected to be loaned to a team in the Swiss pro league, but the transaction can't become official until two weeks into training camp. Marty Turco, Corey Crawford and Hannu Toivonen are left as the Hawks' top three goalies.
News: The Blackhawks are close to a deal that would allow them to lend Huet to a Swiss team for a year, Chicago Breaking Sports reports.
Analysis: The Blackhawks would still have to pay Huet's $5.625M contract, but would be freed from the salary cap hit that currently has the team over the cap.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Blackhawks G Antti Niemi will start in goal against the Blues on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Niemi has been a little up and down lately with two shutouts in his last four starts, but those were his only wins during that span. Because he's slowed down a bit and could lose starts to Cristobal Huet at any time, consider Niemi a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie for now. The Blackhawks TG remains a must-start option, while Huet is barely worth using in average-point leagues at this point.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet had a bumpy night during a 8-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. Huet was locked in a 2-1 battle until Columbus scored three times during a 10-minute window in the second period. Huet was then pulled in favor of Antti Niemi late in the second period. Huet was put back in to start the third, but he allowed two more goals in the first 3:49. Huet finished with 20 saves, while Niemi stopped four of five shots.
Analysis: Huet has lost his last two starts and has allowed 14 goals in his last three appearances. He has had some ugly outings since the Olympic break and is not giving his coaches much confidence. Huet won't be totally shunned down the stretch, unless Niemi starts playing lights out. However, Huet is at best a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option since he is struggling. The Blackhawks TG has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News: The Blackhawks' official Twitter feed reports that G Antti Niemi will start on Tuesday vs. Phoenix.
Analysis: Niemi has had some mixed results lately, but Cristobal Huet has been sick, which has limited his action. You have to think the Blackhawks are looking for one of their goalies to step up before the Stanley Cup playoffs, and maybe Niemi has the edge at the moment. Because he's not guaranteed a certain amount of starts, he can only really be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie in deeper leagues at best. Don't use Huet in Fantasy Week 23 (March 22-28). The Blackhawks TG remains a No. 1 option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet felt well enough to back up Antti Niemi in Saturday's shootout loss to the Coyotes.
Analysis: Huet missed a few days with the flu, but appears to be back in the goalie mix for the time being. He might get a couple of starts in Fantasy Week 23 (March 22-28), but the Blackhawks like to give both of their goalies looks, so you never know who is going to get the edge in number of starts. Consider Huet a low-end No. 2 option at best.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet sat out a second straight game on Thursday against the Kings because of the flu. He is day to day.
Analysis: The flu isn't as bad as a groin or back injury for a goalie, so Huet shouldn't be out much longer. When healthy, he continues to share time in net with Antti Niemi. Huet remains more of a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet did not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Ducks because of the flu.
Analysis: Due to the split goalie situation in Chicago, Huet is a risky Fantasy play. He is a low-end No. 2 option at best, but the Blackhawks TG is an elite unit.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet has the flu.
Analysis: Huet is now doubtful for Wednesday's game at Anaheim, and this illness could certainly dent a few Fantasy teams' playoff chances. However, with the split goalie situation in Chicago, Huet is always a risky play. He is a low-end No. 2 option at best, while the Blackhawks TG is an elite unit.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet held the Flyers scoreless through two periods on Saturday but fell apart during the third, allowing three goals in the final frame as Chicago fell 3-2. Huet stopped 31 of 34 shots.
Analysis: Huet has given up 14 goals in his last five games, and is 2-2 during that stretch. He's started four of six games since the Olympic break, so he's getting more time in net than Antti Niemi. Huet is a viable No. 2 Fantasy option. The Blackhawks TG remains a must-start option.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet cruised through the first period on Sunday against the Red Wings, stopping all nine shots he faced in the opening period. Things got dicey in the second, however. Huet coughed up four goals on just eight shot attempts by the Red Wings in the second period and was removed before the period was out in favor of Antti Niemi, who wasn't much better in the second. Niemi allowed a goal of his own in the second before the nightmare was over. Chicago scored twice in the third to make it a game but lost 5-4. Huet made 13 saves and Niemi just seven.
Analysis: Huet gets saddled with the loss Sunday and his record falls to 26-13-4 on the year. He'd won his previous two starts before Sunday so there is no reason to panic just yet. Niemi remains 17-4-1 on the year. Niemi remains, at least at this time, the top goalie in Chicago, but he hasn't been getting the starts lately. Stay tuned to how this situation shakes out. Niemi is worth a look as a No. 2 option in deeper leagues. Huet shouldn't be used just yet outside of average-point leagues, while the Blackhawks TG remains a must-start option.
News: The Blackhawks led 5-1 after one period and hung on to beat the Canucks 6-3 on Friday. Chicago G Cristobal Huet made 20 saves to win his second straight start after dropping three in a row.
Analysis: Huet improved to 26-12-4 on the season. He hasn't been playing great -- allowing five goals in his last two starts -- but keeps winning, and could move past Antti Niemi for the time being. Stay tuned to how that shakes out. Niemi is worth a look as a No. 2 option in deeper leagues. Huet shouldn't be used just yet outside of average-point leagues, while the Blackhawks TG remains a must-start option.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet didn't have to do much work on Wednesday night against the Oilers. That is because in the entire game Edmonton could muster just 14 shots on goal. Huet stopped 12 of them and the Blackhawks scored three times in the final period to win the game 5-2.
Analysis: Huet won his 25th start of the season on Wednesday and improves to 25-12-4. He snaps a four-start losing streak dating back to Jan. 30 with this win. It wasn't as if he was terribly impressive Wednesday, allowing two goals on 14 attempts, but this win could move him past Antti Niemi for the time being. Stay tuned to how that shakes out. Niemi is worth a look as a No. 2 option in deeper leagues. Huet shouldn't be used just yet outside of average-point leagues, while the Blackhawks TG remains a must-start option.
News: Chicago G Antti Niemi allowed three goals on just 12 shots Tuesday before getting pulled in favor of Cristobal Huet against the Islanders in New York. Niemi made just nine saves in the game and Huet wasn't much better. Huet stopped nine shots as well on 11 attempts and allowed two goals to score in the 5-3 win for the Islanders.
Analysis: Niemi takes the loss for this abysmal performance. He came into the game on fire before the Olympic break as he'd won four straight. His record falls to 17-5-1 on the year. Huet remains at 24-11-4. Theses two goalies have been neck-in-neck to earn the full-time starters job in Chicago and its seems that Tuesday's game did little to separate the two. Niemi is worth a look as a No. 2 option in deeper leagues. Huet shouldn't be used just yet outside of average-point leagues, while the Blackhawks TG remains a must-start option.
News: The Blackhawks' official Twitter feed reports that G Antti Niemi will start in goal on Tuesday at the Islanders.
Analysis: Chicago plays four times in Fantasy Week 20 (March 1-7) with no games on back-to-back days. So, conceivably, Niemi could play all four games in the scoring period, but he could also play as few as one if he struggles on Tuesday. With Cristobal Huet breathing down his neck, Niemi is clearly a little bit of a risk in the scoring period, but with the way he was playing before the break, he is certainly worth a look as a No. 2 option in deeper leagues. Huet shouldn't be used just yet outside of average-point leagues, while the Blackhawks TG remains a must-start option.
News: ESPN reports that Blackhawks G Antti Niemi will start on Tuesday vs. Dallas.
Analysis: Niemi has been playing great hockey this season, but hasn't been able to unseat Cristobal Huet just yet. There is an opening there though, as Huet has been getting shelled lately while Niemi's 1.93 GAA leads the league. With Chicago's second and third game in Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 8-14) coming on back-to-back days, there's a good chance Niemi will get at least two starts in the scoring period. Combined with his solid form, that could be enough for you to use him as a sleeper No. 2 Fantasy goalie in deeper leagues. Huet should probably be avoided this week, while the Blackhawks TG remains a must-start option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 21 saves through overtime, but then allowed goals to Robert Lang and Adrian Aucoin in a shootout, and Phoenix escaped with a 2-1 win on Friday. Huet held a 1-0 lead until Radim Vrbata scored a power-play goal at 16:42 of the second period. Vrbata was credited with a power-play goal with 3:17 left in the second that tied it at 1, and came moments after Jason LaBarbera stopped Chicago's Marian Hossa on a short-handed breakaway. Vrbata fired low shot from above the left circle with Petr Prucha parked in front of the crease. The puck appeared to deflect before flipping past Huet, who is winless in his last three outings.
Analysis: Huet has had to start the last two games because Antti Niemi has been under the weather. But Niemi should be ready to play on Saturday against the Blues. Huet is technically the starter in Chicago, but Niemi has been playing much more lately to keep Huet fresh. Unless Chicago makes a trade, then Huet should finish out the season as the team's No. 1 goalie. Still, he remains a No. 2 Fantasy option until he gets back on track. The Blackhawks TG is a must-start option.
News: The Chicago Daily Herald reports that Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville still has faith in his No. 1 G Cristobal Huet, despite his struggles of late. "I just think the last number of games (Carolina and St. Louis), you look at the number of shots we’ve had one way (75) and the number against us (43),” Quenneville said Thursday. "Whether they’re tipped or deflected, they’re tough saves. We’re not blaming the goaltending at all, but we know the importance of it. We know it’s a key position for us and we’re going to rely on it as we go along here."
Analysis: Huet has been outplayed by Antti Niemi lately, although Niemi's numbers have been slipping a little, too, so maybe Quenneville has a point. Huet remains a decent No. 2 goalie for now simply because he plays for one of the best teams in hockey, while the Blackhawks TG is an elite Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 16 saves during a 3-2 loss to the Blues on Wednesday. Huet, who was making the start for the ill Antti Niemi, faced only three shots in the first period as Chicago built a 1-0 lead. It all came crashing down the second as St. Louis scored three times on nine shots. Huet made seven saves in the third but Chicago couldn't rally.
Analysis: Huet has lost his last two starts while making only 39 saves and allowing seven goals. In fact, he has allowed three or more goals in five of his last seven outings and that has allowed Niemi to steal more starts. Unless Chicago makes a trade, then Huet should finish out the season as the team's de facto No. 1 goalie. Still, he remains a No. 2 Fantasy option until he gets back on track. The Blackhawks TG is a must-start option.
News: The Blackhawks' official Twitter feed reports that G Antti Niemi has been scratched from his scheduled Wednesday start because he's under the weather. Cristobal Huet will get the start instead.
Analysis: Wednesday was supposed to be Niemi's first start since Jan. 23, but now he'll have to wait a little bit longer. Hopefully he'll be feeling better later this week, as Chicago faces back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. Continue to view Niemi as a No. 3 option in deeper leagues or as a handcuff to Huet, while the Blackhawks TG remains a must-start choice.
News: The Daily Herald reports that Blackhawks G Antti Niemi will get his first start since Jan. 23 when Chicago hosts St. Louis on Wednesday. “Antti hasn’t played in a while,” said coach Joel Quenneville. “He had a tough period at Vancouver and this is a chance for him to get back in the net.”
Analysis: As long he plays OK on Wednesday, Niemi should be line for a pair of starts in Fantasy Week 18 (Feb. 1-8), as Chicago's second two games of the scoring period come on back-to-back nights. Unfortunately, he's one of those guys who is really too risky to play in most Fantasy weeks as he's stuck behind Cristobal Huet and isn't guaranteed to get any specific amount of starts. Continue to view him as a No. 3 option in deeper leagues or as a handcuff to Huet, while the Blackhawks TG remains a must-start choice.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet stopped four of 24 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. That's a save percentage of just .833.
Analysis: Huet has been allowing a few too many goals lately, with three or more given up in five of his last eight outings. Chicago does have a nice schedule in Fantasy Week 18 (Feb. 1-7) with games against Phoenix and St. Louis twice, but two of those games are back-to-back, which means Huet is only likely to get two starts at most. If backup Antti Niemi starts on Wednesday, then Huet might only get a single start. Bench him in smaller leagues for the scoring period, while the Blackhawks TG remains a must-start option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 34 saves during a 4-3 overtime win against the Sharks on Thursday. Huet was handed a 3-0 lead within the first 8:23 before San Jose whittled it away. The Sharks scored in each period as they eventually tied the game 4:56 into the third. Huet didn't face a shot in overtime as Troy Brouwer got the winner 1:37 into the extra frame.
Analysis: If Huet had lost Thursday's game after he was given a comfortable lead, the Chicago faithful definitely would have ripped him. They haven't been afraid to voice their opinions, especially with the capable Antii Niemi on the bench. Chicago is committed to resting Huet as much as possible down the stretch, so he is fresh for the playoffs. He has slipped down to being a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is still a must-start option.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet stopped 22 shots on Tuesday as the Oilers peppered him with 24 attempts. Huet earned a 4-2 victory as he was given an early 4-0 lead and held on as he allowed the game's final two goals.
Analysis: Huet won for the first time in his last three starts and his record improves to 23-9-3 on the year. Start him as a solid low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie in all formats. The Blackhawks TG remains a No. 1 option.
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet will get the start Tuesday against Edmonton. Antti Niemi has started the previous two games for Chicago. "It's a big game (Tuesday) and I'll try to get back on track," Huet said. "There are probably a few things I want to achieve to be successful. I try to do my part and the team I'm sure will all respond to the task. As a goaltender I want to be a little more aggressive and battle a little more and see the puck and be calm and focused. I just want to have a good game and we'll see after that."
Analysis: The Blackhawks play three times in Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 25-31) with no back-to-back contests. That means that if Huet plays well on Tuesday, he will probably get at least two starts in the scoring period. One could be against the tough Sharks, but Huet is 2-1 against San Jose this season. Start him as a solid low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie in all formats. The Blackhawks TG remains a No. 1 option, while Niemi should only be started in average-point leagues, if you must use him.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet replaced Antti Niemi after one period of Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Canucks. Huet stopped 13 of 15 shots.
Analysis: Huet has been less than impressive of late, which is why Niemi made the second of back-to-back starts on Saturday night. Huet should get at least two starts in Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 25-31) as the No. 1 for now in Chicago, so continue to use him in most formats as a decent low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet allowed four goals on Tuesday while his team could muster just one against the Senators. Huet stopped just 14 shots in the 4-1 defeat.
Analysis: Huet snapped a two-game winning streak by taking the loss on Tuesday. He won his previous start but allowed five goals in that one and has now allowed a total of nine goals in his last two contests. Although his record is 22-9-3 on the year, Huet has not looked good over his last two. Still, his record speaks for itself and Huet remains a decent low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a solid high-end option as they win more than most teams.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet allowed five goals on 26 shots Saturday but got a ton of offensive help as Chicago edged the Blue Jackets 6-5.
Analysis: Huet has now won 22 games this season, but he has allowed five goals in two of his last three starts. Of course, the start in between was a shutout. Continue to roll with Huet in all formats as a decent low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a solid high-end option as they win more than most teams.
News:Cristobal Huet got his fourth shutout of the season and the Chicago Blackhawks scored a goal in each period Thursday night to end their modest two-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Huet, who had given up four third-period goals in his last start when Chicago blew a 5-1 lead in losing at Minnesota, had 24 saves. It was his 24th career shutout. Huet blocked a hard slapper from Fedor Tyutin and then a second later snuffed a rebound attempt by Kristian Huselius to foil a second-period power play by the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Huet bounced back beautifully after losing a four-goal lead on Saturday against the Wild. He faced a lot of criticism from the Chicago fans, but it's great to see Huet battle off the boo birds. He has really settled into his role as Chicago's starting netminder. He is loses some starts to Antti Niemi, but it is a strategical move to keep Huet fresh for the playoffs. Huet is a decent low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a solid high-end option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 16 saves Saturday as Chicago blew a 5-1 lead after two periods in a 6-5 shootout loss to the Wild.
Analysis: It looked like Huet was on his way to a fourth straight victory on Saturday, but then things went very wrong in the third. Still, the Blackhawks continue to play great hockey most of the time in front of Huet and he remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is also a solid choice.
News:Cristobal Huet made 19 saves as the Blackhawks improved their home record to a league-best 20-4-1 during a 4-1 victory against the Wild on Tuesday. Guillaume Latendresse scored at 13:52 of the first, taking a centering pass and beating Huet from in front. Huet then blanked Minnesota the rest of the way and made 15 saves over the final two periods. Huet won a third straight start.
Analysis: Huet has pulled out 15 victories in his last 22 appearances. He also hasn't had a GAA higher than 2.29 in his first three months. Huet is enjoying a career campaign largely due to a standout defense in front of him. He is losing some starts to Antti Niemi, but Huet is a safe option as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a must-start option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 19 saves in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Blues.
Analysis: Huet's play has been a little erratic lately, but he's still managing to keep Antti Niemi from stealing too many starts from him. Continue to use Huet in all leagues as a No. 1 Fantasy option, as well as the Blackhawks TG.
News:Cristobal Huet stopped 26 shots, and Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist to lead the Blackhawks past the Devils, 5-1 on Thursday. Huet lost a bid for his fourth shutout when Jamie Langenbrunner scored with 1:33 left in the third. His record improved to 18-8-2 on the season with the win.
Analysis: Huet has been great for the Blackhawks this season and it is good to see him bounce back from a woeful performance against Dallas in his previous outing. As long as he continues to win as frequently as he has been all season, he remains a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Blackhawks TG is also a high-end unit.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet had a rough outing at Dallas on Tuesday, allowing four goals on only 10 shots before getting pulled in favor of Antti Niemi. The Blackhawks managed to tie the game with Niemi in net, but he allowed a Steve Ott goal in the third period that proved to be the game-winner. Niemi ended up with the loss, making 13 saves in the game.
Analysis: Huet has been tremendous this season, so this was definitely one of his worst performances. Huet's Fantasy owners were fortunate to avoid the loss, but Niemi owners felt the burn. Despite this one bad game, Huet remains a must-start Fantasy option. Niemi remains just a No. 3 option and handcuff for Huet. The Blackhawks TG is an elite Fantasy unit.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 25 saves Saturday as Chicago defeated the Predators 4-1.
Analysis: Huet gave up four goals earlier this month to the Predators, but he got his revenge on Saturday night. The Chicago No. 1 has been superb in December with a GAA well under two and remains a must-start Fantasy option in all formats. The Blackhawks TG is also an elite choice.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet allowed one goal in each period on Tuesday as he lost to the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks only took 14 shots in the game but Huet could make just 11 stops.
Analysis: Huet had won two straight starts and both in shutout fashion before Tuesday and his record falls to 16-8-2 on the year. He's still 4-3-0 in December and can remain a nice Fantasy start. The Blackhawks TG is a high-end option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 20 saves Sunday as Chicago blanked the Red Wings 3-0 for his second straight shutout. Huet, also a 3-0 winner against St. Louis on Wednesday night, had to make only a handful of tough saves against the injury-depleted Red Wings en route to his third shutout this season, 23rd overall and first against Detroit.
Analysis: Huet is playing some great hockey lately and is being forced to as backup Antti Niemi is also playing superbly behind him. Huet has arguably the top defense in the league in front of him, so he remains a nice Fantasy start when healthy. The Blackhawks TG is a high-end option.
News:Cristobal Huet made 27 saves for his second shutout of the season, and Patrick Kane assisted on all three Chicago goals in the Blackhawks' 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. The Blues had few prime chances against Huet. However, David Perron's shot from a sharp angle early in the second slithered past Huet and across the crease. With 7:50 left in the period, Huet made a sharp glove save on B.J. Crombeen's shot from the slot. With Huet's 22nd career shutout, the Blackhawks have not allowed a goal over two games and a span of 141:21. Backup goalie Antti Niemi blanked Tampa Bay 4-0 on Sunday night in Chicago's previous contest.
Analysis: Huet has allowed only three goals in his last three starts and is finding his rhythm again after getting a little off track. Having Niemi as his backup has been good competition for Huet in 2009-10. It keeps him honest and on top of his game since Niemi has been outstanding when he has played. Huet has arguably the top defense in the league in front of him, so he remains a nice Fantasy start when healthy. The Blackhawks TG is a high-end option.
News: Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet made 31 saves during a 2-1 loss to the Sabres on Friday. After a scoreless first period, Thomas Vanek opened the scoring with his ninth of the season. After Huet blocked Tim Connolly's shot, Vanek was able to kick a loose puck to his stick in front of the net before spinning around and whipping it in to make it 1-0. Clarke MacArthur pushed Buffalo's lead to 2-0 with his ninth with 1:21 to go in the second. From the low slot near the bottom of the right circle, MacArthur swatted in Tim Kennedy's cross-ice pass. Chicago has scored just 11 times in its last seven games despite going 3-3-1 during that span. "We're not happy with our production," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said. "We're winning some tight games, but we should be scoring more. The offense will be there, it's just a matter of maybe moving [players] around so that it clicks."
Analysis: Huet has only two wins in his last six outings and has allowed three or more goals three times in that span. He is looking a bit rusty after reeling off seven-straight wins. We doubt he will entirely fall to pieces with the players Chicago have out in front of him, so don't lose faith in Huet, who has emerged as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a high-end option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet finished with 17 saves during a 2-1 overtime win against the Rangers on Wednesday. Huet trailed most of the game after Chris Higgins scored 12:10 into the first period. But he didn't allow another score the rest of the way as Chicago squeaked out the win. He has two victories in his last three starts.
Analysis: Huet has looked a little rusty as of late after having a phenomenal run in November. We doubt he will entirely fall to pieces with the players Chicago have out in front of him, so don't lose faith in Huet, who has emerged as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a high-end option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet allowed four goals on 23 shots Friday as Chicago fell 4-1 to Nashville.
Analysis: Huet has been playing better hockey lately, but this was a bit of a step back on Friday. Still, he's worth using as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie for the time being. The Blackhawks TG is also a solid option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet was able to make enough saves in a shootout on Tuesday to pick up a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets. He allowed only one shootout goal to Jakub Voracek, blocking the next eight shootout attempts he faced. In regulation and overtime, Huet faced 20 shots and allowed three goals. The 11 rounds marked the longest shootout in Blackhawks history.
Analysis: Huet had picked up a shootout loss to the Kings in his previous start but had a better showing against the Blue Jackets. He is winning much more often than he is losing this season and Hueat should still be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option. The Blackhawks TG is also an elite unit.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 18 saves in regulation but couldn't stop either shootout effort as Chicago fell 2-1 to the Kings on Saturday night.
Analysis: Huet continues to play solid hockey over the last month or so and deserves to be starting in all Fantasy formats as a low-end No. 1 option. The Blackhawks TG remains an elite unit.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 31 saves during a 3-0 loss to the Ducks on Friday. All three of the goals allowed came on the power play, with two coming from Teemu Selanne. Huet had his win streak snapped at seven games.
Analysis: Despite the loss, Huet still hasn't allowed more than three goals in an outing in 13 appearances. It largely has to do with the fact some of the best defenders in the NHL are in front of Huet, but nonetheless, it is helping him post a respectable stat line. Huet has emerged as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option thanks to a strong November. The Blackhawks TG is also a high-end option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet had a 7-0 lead in the third period before Dan Boyle broke up the shutout with less than four minutes to go in the game. Huet then gave up a goal to Joe Pavelski less than two minutes later and ended up with a 7-2 win. Huet made 22 saves in the game as his record improved to 12-4-1. Huet's winning streak extended to seven games.
Analysis: Huet is the hottest goalie in the league right now, having won seven games in a row. A shutout would have been icing on the cake for Fantasy owners. He continues to climb up the Fantasy rankings. He is arguably a No. 1 Fantasy option considering his recent form. The Blackhawks TG has high-end Fantasy appeal as well.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet was staked a 3-1 lead in the first period of Saturday's game against the Oilers then cruised to a 5-2 win. He allowed just two goals in the game and made 25 saves. He has now won each of his last six games as his record improved to 11-4-1 overall.
Analysis: Huet is the hottest goalie in the league right now, having won six games in a row. He is likely going to win top goalie honors for the month of November and is climbing up the Fantasy rankings. He is arguably a No. 1 Fantasy option considering his recent form. The Blackhawks TG has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 27 saves, allowing only Olli Jokinen's power-play goal 14 seconds into the second period during a 7-1 rout of the Flames on Thursday. Huet made 10 saves during a scoreless first period and then nine more in the third as he also kept Calgary off the board. Huet has won five straight starts.
Analysis: At this pace, Huet is easily going to win top goaltending honors for November. He has really turned around his game after a rocky start and is beginning to deliver the results the Blackhawks expect from their netminder. He is definitely starting to climb the Fantasy rankings and might eventually emerge as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG has high-end Fantasy appeal as well.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 20 saves as Chicago rallied for a 4-3 overtime win on Sunday against the Sharks. Huet ensured the game would go into overtime when he kicked aside Scott Nichol's 30-foot slap shot with 12 seconds left in regulation. It was his fourth straight win and five in his last six outings a Chicago rallied from a 3-1 deficit.
Analysis: Huet has been playing lights out as of late and starting to reach his full potential for a top contender like Chicago. The way he is playing, you would be foolish to bench Huet at this time. He is definitely starting to climb the Fantasy rankings and might eventually emerge as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG has high-end Fantasy appeal as well.
News:Cristobal Huet made 29 saves in Chicago's sixth straight home win during a 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs on Friday. One of Huet's best saves of the night came in the third with the Maple Leafs on a power play when he stopped a hard shot from the circle by Matt Stajan on a give-and-go. Huet allowed just a pair of even-strength scores to Phil Kessel.
Analysis: Huet has won his last three starts and five of seven. He has been playing lights out as of late and starting to reach his full potential for a top contender like Chicago. The way he is playing, you would be foolish to bench Huet at this time. He is definitely starting to climb the Fantasy rankings and might eventually emerge as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG has high-end Fantasy appeal as well.
News:Patrick Sharp scored in the third shootout round Wednesday night, and goalie Cristobal Huet made 25 saves in regulation and overtime, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche -- the third consecutive game between the teams decided in a tiebreaker. Marek Svatos scored in the shootout for the Avalanche, but Wojtek Wolski hit the post on his attempt and Darcy Tucker was stopped by Huet.
Analysis: Huet has won five of his last seven starts and has looked good in net for Chicago. During that span, he has allowed more than two goals just once. He has really turned around his game after an early-season slump. Chicago will likely start Huet on most nights, and if he keeps this up, he could emerge as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. For now, he is more of a No. 2 option, as is the Blackhawks TG.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet stopped 17 shots during a 4-1 win against the Kings on Monday. Huet allowed his only goal to Anze Kopitar in the second period. He needed only to make two saves in the third period as he ran his record to 6-4-1.
Analysis: Huet has four wins in his last six starts and has allowed one or fewer goals in four of his last six outings as well. He has really turned around his game after an early-season slump. Chicago will likely turn to Huet on most nights, but we like him more as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy unit.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet took a 3-1 loss to the Coyotes on Thursday. He faced 23 shots in the game, allowing three of them in and making 20 saves. His record on the season dropped to 5-4-1 with the regulation loss.
Analysis: Huet had won three of his last four starts heading into Thursday against the Coyotes. He is off to a decent start with Chicago after he struggled in the first few games of the season. Huet should still be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option. The Blackhawks TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy unit.
News:Cristobal Huet stopped 20 shots in his fourth straight start and beat the Canadiens, one of his former teams, for first time in three games, 3-2 on Friday. Huet lost a 2-0 lead in the second period before blanking Montreal on five shots in the third period. He has won three of his last four starts and four of six.
Analysis: Huet has allowed more than two goals just once in his last six outings. He has definitely improved after a rocky start to the season and is finally living up to the Blackhawks standards. There might be hope for Huet after all, but he is still more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 26 saves during a 2-0 loss to the Predators on Thursday. Huet allowed his only goal on a power play in the second. Joel Ward scored with 5:07 left in the second period. Francis Bouillon sent the puck in front of the net from the lower edge of the left faceoff circle, and Ward, stationed in front of the crease, redirected it past Huet. Jerred Smithson added a short-handed empty-net goal with 4 seconds left to help the Predators beat the Blackhawks for the first time in three games this season.
Analysis: Huet might have lost for the first time in three starts, but he has allowed only two goals in that span. He has allowed one or fewer goals in four of his last five outings. He has definitely improved after a rocky start to the season. There might be hope for Huet after all, but he is still more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is also a No. 2 option.
News:Cristobal Huet made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season, and Dustin Byfuglien and Andrew Ladd scored on rebounds 56 seconds apart in the second period in the Blackhawks' 2-0 win over Nashville on Saturday. Huet wasn't heavily tested in his 21st career shutout, but was sharp throughout the game. He made several close-in saves during Nashville's best offensive flurries, late in the second period and during power plays in the third.
Analysis: Huet entered the game with a 3.25 goals-against average and anemic .844 save percentage. He had been shaky in two of his previous six starts and outstanding in only one, a 4-3 nine-round shootout win over Colorado in Chicago's home opener on Oct. 10. Huet remains a No. 2 Fantasy option. The same goes for the Blackhawks TG.
News: The Blackhawks official team site reports that G Anti Niemi will start in goal on Wednesday vs. Vancouver.
Analysis: Niemi has undoubtedly outplayed No. 1 Cristobal Huet this season and Chicago is going to give Niemi as many starts as they can without knocking down Huet's confidence too much. For now, Niemi is only worth starting in leagues that use average points per game, while the Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet took his second regulation loss of the season on Saturday, falling to the Stars 4-3. He made 21 saves in the game and allowed four goals as his record dropped to 2-2-1 on the year.
Analysis: Huet has not looked sharp to open the season, having allowed three goals or more in five of his first six appearances. He seemed to have turned it around against Nashville back on Thursday but took a step back on Saturday. Huet should only be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option until he can turn things around. The Blackhawks TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy unit.
News:Cristobal Huet and Chicago coach Joel Quenneville made it clear that the Blackhawks don't have a goalie controversy. Huet made 12 saves in Chicago's 3-1 victory over Nashville on Thursday, a night after Antti Niemi started in the Blackhawks' 4-3 home win over Edmonton. "He got a good win," Quenneville said. "He handled the puck well. I think it helped him and it helped us. There is no problem with Huet. I do not anticipate changing goaltenders."
Analysis: Huet said it was difficult to stay sharp with so few shots. "There were a lot of tricky plays around the net," Huet said. "For the most part I felt good. I think the guys played a very complete game." Hopefully Huet will have more performances like this and won't lose too many starts to Niemi this season. Think of Huet as a No. 2 Fantasy option for now. The Blackhawks TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy unit.
News: Chicago matched the biggest comeback in NHL history, rallying from the five-goal deficit and beating the Flames 6-5 on Brent Seabrook's goal 26 seconds into overtime. The Flames blistered Chicago goaltender Cristobal Huet with first-period goals by Dustin Boyd, Eric Nystrom and Jarome Iginla in a span of 53 seconds, prompting head coach Joel Quenneville to pull Huet for Antti Niemi. "We weren't very good in front of him. We know our goaltending has got to be better," Quenneville said. But Niemi didn't fare much better early on, giving up two more quick goals as the Flames built a 5-0 lead. Calgary's five-goal rampage came on only six shots and took only 5:29. But the Blackhawks regrouped. They got second-period goals from Patrick Kane, Dustin Bfuglien and Dave Bolland to rally within 5-4. Patrick Sharp's goal, when he deflected in a shot by teammate Duncan Keith, tied the game at 5 five minutes into the final period and sent the United Center into a frenzy. The Flames were shut out in the final two periods and the overtime as Niemi made 10 saves in that span. He finished with 13 saves, while Huet had two.
Analysis: Huet has won just once in his first four starts and hasn't looked very impressive. Right now, Huet is struggling in trying to replace Nikolai Khabibulin, who left for Edmonton in the offseason. Chicago isn't ready to toss aside Huet, but Niemi might get a few more starts since he has won in his first two appearances. Consider Huet a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 16 saves Saturday as Chicago edged Colorado 4-3 in a shootout, giving Huet his first win of the season.
Analysis: Huet hasn't looked like a No. 1 goalie yet this season, but at least he got his Fantasy owners a win in Week 1 (Oct. 1-11). He will get four starts in Fantasy Week 2 (Oct. 12-18), with three of those games at home. Despite his poor start, Huet remains a decent No. 2 option, along with the Blackhawks TG.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 20 saves during a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings on Thursday. Huet was given a 1-0 lead in the second before Detroit scored three unanswered goals in the final 10 minutes of the period. Two came on the power play. Huet blanked Detroit on four shots in the third, but by then it was too late.
Analysis: Huet is winless in his first two outings and watched his backup -- Antti Niemi -- post a shutout Saturday against the Panthers. We aren't talking about a goalie controversy just yet since Chicago pays Huet's the big bucks. But for a team considered a top contender, Huet needs to up his game. He remains a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 option until Huet gets on a roll.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet allowed three goals on just 24 shots Friday as Chicago fell 4-3 in a shootout to the Panthers in Helsinki.
Analysis: The spotlight is shining brightly on Huet this season as the Blackhawks are banking on him to be their No. 1 goalie for the entire campaign. Friday wasn't the best of starts, but Huet might get a chance to redeem himself on Saturday night when the same teams face off again. Continue to view Huet and the Chicago TG as high-end No. 2 Fantasy options for the time being.
News:The Sports Xchange reports G Cristobal Huet will have to be the main man between the pipes this season for Chicago, but he hasn't convinced everyone that he can be as consistent as need be. His backups are young and relatively inexperienced, so if Huet falters the Hawks won't go far. "Huet is more than capable of doing a better job than (Nikolai Khabibulin) did. Khabby was a good goalie. Huet is a great goalie, too," forward Dustin Byfuglien said.
Analysis: Huet is definitely going to be one of Fantasy Hockey's biggest mysteries heading into 2009-10. While he has been a starter in the past, he has never played more than 52 games in a season. Chicago has unproven backups in Antti Niemi and Corey Crawford, so Chicago is going to lean heavily on Huet, who went 20-15-4 with a 2.53 GAA and .909 save percentage in 41 games last season. They only hope Huet doesn't buckle under the pressure and aren't forced to make a trade for reinforcements in net. Huet will be a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie Draft Day with potential to be a No. 1 option since Chicago are top contenders. The same goes for the Blackhawks TG.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet is eagerly anticipating full-time duty in the nets in 2009-10 after sharing ice time with Nikolai Khabibulin last season. "I'm looking forward to playing next season and doing something bigger," Huet said. "Last year was a weird situation for me and Nik. This year things will be different for me. I didn't like the way I played sometimes and want to rebound."
Analysis: Huet is definitely going to be one of Fantasy Hockey's biggest mysteries heading into 2009-10. While he has been a starter in the past, he has never played more than 52 games in a season. Chicago has unproven backups in Antti Niemi and Corey Crawford, so Chicago is going to lean heavily on Huet, who went 20-15-4 with a 2.53 GAA and .909 save percentage in 41 games last season. They only hope Huet doesn't buckle under the pressure and aren't forced to make a trade for reinforcements in net. Huet will be a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie Draft Day with potential to be a No. 1 option since Chicago are top contenders.
News: TSN.ca reports the Oilers have landed a starting goalie with the signing of free agent Nikolai Khabibulin Wednesday. Hours after seeing 2008-09 starter Dwayne Roloson sign with the Islanders, Khabibulin agreed to a four-year, $15 million deal with the Oilers. The 36-year-old netminder spent the last four seasons with the Blackhawks, sharing goaltending duties last season with Cristobal Huet, who likely now becomes the full-time starter in 2009-10 for Chicago.
Analysis: While Khabibulin was coach Joel Quenneville's top choice in 2008-09 when he was healthy, Huet still saw plenty of time in net. He posted a 20-15-4 record with 2.53 GAA, .909 save percentage and three shutouts. Chicago signed Huet in the summer of 2008 for this reason -- to be their No. 1 goalie. Barring any offseason signings, Huet should assume that role in 2009-10. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy goalie Draft Day, with potential to blossom into a No. 1 option since Chicago will be contenders in the Western Conference.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet made 21 saves and allowed to goals in a 4-2 road victory over the Red Wings. He broke a three-game losing streak that dated back to March 13. His last start before Saturday was on March 31.
Analysis: Nikolai Khabibulin is almost certainly going to be the starting goalie for the Blackhawks for their Stanley Cup playoff run so this may have been Huet's last appearance of the season. He is at best a No. 3 Fantasy option and it will be interesting to what happens with him in the offseason. The Blackhawks TG has been more of a high-end option this season with both goalies active.
News: Facing former goaltending partner Cristobal Huet, Canadiens G Carey Price came within 7:42 of recording his first shutout in over four months during a 4-1 win against the Blackhawks Tuesday. Huet stopped 29 shots in his first start in two weeks. He faced his former team for the first time since he was traded to Washington on Feb. 26, 2008. Huet fell behind 3-0 before Chicago got onto the scoreboard.
Analysis: Huet is winless in his last three outings (0-2-1) and has allowed four goals in each outing. He has lost favor with the coaching staff ever since Nikolai Khabibulin returned from a groin injury. Consider Huet at best a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Blackhawks TG has high-end Fantasy value when both goalies are active.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet allowes a goal to Antoine Vermette 2:38 into overtime and took a 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. He made 24 saves in the game and allowed four goals. Huet's record on the season fall to 19-14-4 with the loss.
Analysis: Huet has lost three of his last four starts with this being the only loss to come in bonus time. He allowed four goals in each of those three losses as he has not been all that sharp lately. He is again splitting starts with Nikolai Khabibulin so Huet should be thought of as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG has high-end Fantasy value when both goalies are active.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 17 saves in his 12th start in Chicago's last 14 games during a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets Friday. He normally alternates with Nikolai Khabibulin, who hasn't played since aggravating a groin injury Feb. 11. Khabibulin, activated from injured reserve Wednesday, backed up Huet, and might start the Blackhawks' next game, at home Sunday against the New York Islanders. Huet fell behind 2-0 in the first period Friday before Chicago tied the game at 2 in the second. Columbus then surged to a 4-2 lead in the third and iced the game with an empty-net goal.
Analysis: Huet has lost four of his last seven appearances and has allowed four or more goals in four of those outings. He definitely could use a breather. Huet stands to lose some Fantasy value now that Khabibulin is healthy. Go back to treating Huet as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG has high-end Fantasy value when both goalies are active.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet made 29 saves and allowed two goals in a 3-2 shootout victory over the Hurricanes on Wednesday. In overtime, Huet blocked a shot by Eric Staal on a breakaway with three seconds to go, preserving the tie. Huet denied Sergei Samsonov in the shootout after allowing two goals to get by him in the shootout to seal the win.
Analysis: Huet's record improves to 19-13-3 on the season with the win, but his opportunities to play will be lessened as Nikolai Khabibulin was back on the Chicago bench on Wednesday after being activated off the IR. Huet has done well in filling in, but has also struggled at times. Huet can be thought of as a decent No. 2 option while the Blackhawks TG is a high-end option now that both goalies are healthy.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 34 saves during a 5-3 loss to the Bruins Saturday. Huet, came into the game with a 10-3 record and 1.91 goals-against average in 14 career starts against Boston, never led in the game. Chicago did make it 4-3 late in the third before P.J. Axelsson capped the win with an empty-net score. Huet has three losses in his last five outings.
Analysis: Huet has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four starts and he is starting to wear down a bit with Nikolai Khabibulin (lower body) out. There is still no word on when Khabibulin will return, so Huet remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie heading into Week 23 (March 9-15). The Blackhawks TG usually has high-end Fantasy appeal when both goalies are healthy.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made his ninth start in 10 games and stopped 26 shots during a 3-2 overtime win Tuesday against the Ducks. He had a 2-0 lead Tuesday before Anaheim scored twice in the second period to tie the game. Huet then faced just five shots in the third period and none in overtime to secure the win.
Analysis: Huet normally alternates with Nikolai Khabibulin, who remains on injured reserve after aggravating a groin injury in a 3-1 victory at Atlanta on Feb. 11. He won for the first time in four outings to shake off some of the cobwebs. Huet is still the Blackhawks' top goalie with Khabibulin out and remains a viable Fantasy option for the time being. The Blackhawks TG usually has high-end Fantasy appeal when both goalies are healthy.
News: Blackhawks rookie goalie Antti Niemi picked up his first career loss in relief of Cristobal Huet during Friday's 5-4 overtime defeat at the hands of Pittsburgh. Huet was pulled heading into the third period after allowing four goals on 22 shots. Niemi finished the game with five saves, but allowed the winner to Evgeni Malkin in overtime.
Analysis: Huet made his eighth straight start, a season high for consecutive starts by a Blackhawks goalie. Huet normally alternates with Nikolai Khabibulin, who has been out with a lower body-injury since posting a 3-1 win in Atlanta on Feb. 11. He would have taken his third straight loss Friday had the Blackhawks not battled back to at least tie the game. Huet is still the Blackhawks' top goalie with Khabibulin out and remains a viable Fantasy start heading into Week 22 (March 2-8). The Blackhawks TG usually has high-end Fantasy appeal when both goalies are healthy.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet couldn't survive a third-period onslaught Tuesday and ended up with a 5-3 loss against the Predators. Huet carried a 3-1 lead into the final period before Nashville scored on four of its final 13 shots. The game winner came from Joel Ward on a tip-in with 5:03 to play. Huet has lost his last two starts after winning four straight.
Analysis: Despite the off night Tuesday, Huet has done a pretty admirable job in net for Chicago since Nikolai Khabibulin went out of the lineup again with a lower-body injury. Khabibulin is trying to make a return by the weekend, but Huet is still worth using as a stopgap Fantasy option until further notice. The Blackhawks TG usually has high-end Fantasy appeal when both goalies are healthy.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet started his sixth straight game and made 22 saves in a 2-1 loss to the Wild on Sunday. Nikolai Khababulin, who normally alternates with Huet, is on injured reserve because of a lower-body injury. Huet was victimized by a 44-save performance by Josh Harding who picked up only his second win of the season.
Analysis: Huet tied a season high for consecutive starts by a Blackhawks goalie on Sunday, which should tell you something about how equal Huet and Khabibulin have been this season. Huet had won four starts in a row before Sunday's game. He remains a viable stopgap option and the Blackhawks TG is a high-end unit overall.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet outdueled the red hot Marty Turco on Saturday en route to a 3-1 win. Huet made 30 saves in the game and improved his record to 17-10-3 on the season. He has won four straight starts, allowing only six goals during those starts.
Analysis: In his last five games, Huet has only allowed seven goals, losing to Chris Mason of St. Louis on Feb. 13 when he shut out the Blackhawks. He is filling in quite nicely with Nokolai Khabibulin on the pine and can be used as a more that suitable stopgap option. The Blackhawks TG remains a high-end option.
News:Cristobal Huet stopped 31 shots for his third shutout of the season, and Ben Eager scored twice in the Blackhawks' 4-0 victory over the Panthers on Thursday. Huet made his fourth straight start for Chicago since Nikolai Khabibulin sustained a lower-body injury. Khabibulin was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Huet has four shutouts in 10 career games against the Panthers.
Analysis: Huet's best save of the night came in the third period, when he stuck out his leg to stop Nathan Horton in front of the net. He has now won three straight starts, allowing only five combined goals during the three-game span. With Khabibulin on the IR, Huet can be used as a solid stopgap option. The Blackhawks TG on the other hand remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet allowed the first hat trick of Steven Stamkos' career Tuesday, but withstood the battery as his teammates rallied for a 5-3 win against the Lightning. Stamkos' natural hat trick gave Tampa Bay a 3-1 lead before Chicago scored the final four goals of the game. Huet made 20 saves in the win.
Analysis: Huet, who has won his last two starts, is temporarily the Blackhawks' starting goalie as Nikolai Khabibulin is out with a lower-body injury. He has done an admirable job when in net this season, but still remains more of a more of a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie when Khabibulin is healthy. However, Huet can be considered a nice stopgap Fantasy option for the time being. The Blackhawks TG remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News: The Chicago Daily Herald reports Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, who has been battling a lower-body injury, won't travel with the team on their three-game road trip Tampa Bay, Florida and Dallas, coach Joel Quenneville said Monday. It was decided after Khabibulin couldn't make it through Monday's practice, and Quenneville added that his starting goalie could have re-aggravated a lower-body injury from November that kept him out six games. Cristobal Huet is expected to make most of the starts in Khabibulin's absence, but Antti Niemi a start in one of the back-to-back games this weekend.
Analysis: Huet came into the season as the expected starter for Chicago after signing a big deal in the offseason, but when Chicago couldn't move Khabibulin, the two battled for PT. They still see the same amount of starts, but Huet is more of a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie when Khabibulin is healthy. However, Huet can be considered a nice stopgap Fantasy option for Week 20 (Feb. 16-22) as he will see most of the starts.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet walked away with an easy win on Saturday over the Stars, earning a 6-2 win. He made 16 saves in the game and allowed only two goals. It was Huet's second straight start as Nikolai Khabibulin remains out with an injury.
Analysis: Huet got unlucky in his last start against the Blues as Chris Mason put up a shutout when Huet allowed only one goal. He got more than enough offensive support on Saturday, improving his record to 14-10-3. Huet should continue starting until Khabibulin gets back which could be this upcoming week, so Huet should not be thought of as a stopgap option. The Blackhawks TG is a high-end option however.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 22 saves and allowed only one goal, but ended up taking a 1-0 loss to the Blues as Chris Mason shut out Chicago for the second time this season. The loss dropped Huet's record to 13-10-3 as the Blackhawks' secondary goalie behind Nikolai Khabibulin. Huet has now lost three of his last four starts despite playing pretty solidly.
Analysis: Huet is starting for Khabibulin who is dealing with a lower body injury and was unable to play on Friday. The injury is supposed to be minor, but Huet could see some more starts in his near future. He continues to battle for starting time and has done a solid job in taking starts away from Khabibulin. He is a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie, but can be worth more if Khabibulin is going to missed an extended period of time.
News: The Chicago Daily Herald reports the Blackhawks are have diagnosed Nikolai Khabibulin's lower body injury, which he suffered Wednesday against the Thrashers, as "minor." Khabibulin, who missed six games in November with a lower-body injury, finished Wednesday's 3-1 win and earned his 17th victory. However, Antti Niemi was recalled from Rockford (AHL) Thursday just in case Khabibulin won't be in uniform Friday against the Blues. Cristobal Huet is likely to start against St. Louis.
Analysis: The Blackhawks are likely to play it safe here and start Huet on Friday since he is a capable replacement. He came into the season with aspirations of being an every-game goalie, but Khabibulin has been a solid option for the Hawks and Huet continues to battle for starts. Huet can be thought of as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie, but if Khabibulin is out for an extended period, then obviously Huet becomes a popular start.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet allowed three of the nine shots he faced in the first period to get past him in Saturday's game against the Canucks, ultimately taking the loss in a 7-3 game. He was pulled in favor of Nikolai Khabibulin who went on to give up for more goals in the game on 16 shots. The loss is Huet's third in his last four starts dating back to before the All-Star game.
Analysis: Huet hasn't been playing as well as he had earlier in the season and seems to be falling behind Khabibulin who didn't play all that well in relief either. Khabibulin is in the midst of a three-game win streak and playing markedly better of late. Huet can be thought of as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 option while the Blackhawks TG is a high-end option.
News: Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet stopped 20 shots during a 3-1 win Tuesday against the Oilers. Huet trailed 1-0 after Ethan Moreau opened the scoring 4:48 into the first period, but he blanked the Oilers over the final two periods and 14 shots. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Huet.
Analysis: Huet is starting about once per week, twice if he is on a hot streak as he backs up Nikolai Khabibulin. Chicago has been pleased with the goalie tandem, but coach Joel Quenneville still turns to Khabibulin over Huet on most nights. Huet remains more of a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 option or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Blackhawks TG is still a high-end option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 21 saves during a 5-2 defeat against the Kings Thursday in his second loss against his former team this season. Los Angeles built a 3-0 lead heading into the third period before Chicago even got on the board. The Kings iced it with an empty-net goal. Huet has lost his last two starts.
Analysis: Huet has performed pretty well this season despite being in more of a backup role after Chicago added him in the offseason as their starting goalie. However, Nikolai Khabibulin has exceed expectations, and unless he is traded at the deadline, the two goalies will continue to share time in net. Huet remains more of a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 option or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Blackhawks TG is still a high-end option.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet gave up only two goals and made 27 saves, but ended up taking a 2-0 loss to the Blues on Wednesday as Chris Mason shut out the Blackhawks' offense. Huet falls to 12-8-3 on the season, having given up only four goals over his last three games.
Analysis: Huet continues to split time with fellow G Nikolai Khabibulin and has done well when he has been given the opportunity. However, unless he somehow wins the job from Khabibulin outright, he cannot be thought of as anything more than a No. 3 option no matter how well he plays. The Blackhawks TG is still a high-end option.
News: For the second straight game, Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet allowed only one goal to the Blues and made in a 2-1 win on Saturday. Huet has won three of his last four games and has allowed only two goals in those three wins with a shutout against Phoenix.
Analysis: Huet has been solid for the Blackhawks in net, losing only twice since the start of December. He got off to a slow start to the year, but has really come on strong heading into the All-Star Break, challenging Nikolai Khabibulin as the top-performing Blackhawks goalie. He is a solid No. 3 option while the Blackhawks TG is a high-end option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet allowed only one goal to the Sabres in a 4-1 victory on Wednesday. He added 22 saves to his stat sheet as Huet has now won six of his last eight starts, including five starts in which he has given up one goal or less.
Analysis: Dating back to the beginning of December, Huet has lost only twice filling in for usual starter Nikolai Khabibulin. He got off to a terrible start, but has been much better in net the past month and a half. He is a solid No. 3 option in net for Chicago. The Blackhawks TG is a high-end option.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet gave up three goals to the Predators on Saturday in a 4-1 loss. He made 34 saves but couldn't stop David Legwand from beating him twice. Huet has now lost two of three starts since putting together five straight wins.
Analysis: Huet has now lost just twice dating back to the beginning of December, filling in nicely when giving starter Nikolai Khabibulin a break. Huet is a solid No. 3 option in net and could be starting on some other teams around the league. The Blackhawks TG is a high-end option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet stopped 22 shots during a 6-0 win Tuesday against the Coyotes. Huet earned his second shutout this season and the 19th of his career. "They couldn't do anything to get a goal," forward Adam Burish said. "Huey was making saves he wasn't even seeing."
Analysis: Huet has won six of his last seven outings and has lost just once since Dec. 1. In fact, he has allowed one or fewer goals in all six of his recent wins. With that track record you would think Chicago would throw him a few more starts, but he continues to play second fiddle to Nikolai Khabibulin. Treat Huet as a No. 3 Fantasy goalie for the time being. The Blackhawks TG is a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet got the start for the Blackhawks in Thursday's Winter Classic against the Detroit Red Wings. Huet allowed six goals in the game by the beginning of the 3rd period and he picked up the loss while stopping just 24 of 30 shots. Red Wings player Brian Rafalski scored on a power play 3:07 into the third period for a 5-3 lead. Seventeen seconds later, Brett Lebda's shot from between the circles appeared to go over Huet, but officials needed a video review to determine that it was a goal. After it was ruled good, Huet was pulled for Nikolai Khabibulin.
Analysis: Huet picked up his sixth loss of the season outside at Wrigley Field on Thursday. He's now 9-6-3 on the year. That said, he'd won five straight games coming into Thursday's contest and had allowed a total of four goals over that span. This hiccup doesn't change the fact that he's hot. Huet's hot streak is not going to make him the starter over Khabibulin. However, Huet is a nice No. 3 goalie and a flier option in leagues that use averages. The Blackhawks are a decent No. 2 TG option in Fantasy.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet extended his win streak to five games with a 4-1 win over the Wild on Sunday. Huet was forced to make only 18 stops in the game, allowing just the one goal. He has allowed exactly one goal in four of the five wins in his winning streak. The other game was a shutout.
Analysis: Huet's hot streak is not going to make him the starter over Nikola Khabibulin. However, Huet is a nice No. 3 goalie and a flier option in leagues that use averages. The Blackhawks are a decent No. 2 TG option in Fantasy.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet defeated the Vancouver Canucks, 3-1, on Saturday night. Huet stopped 30-of-31 shots he faced in the game and allowed only a goal to Daniel Sedin in the 1st period.
Analysis: Huet improves to 8-5-3 on the year with the victory on Saturday. He's now won four straight times out for the Blackhawks. However, Nikolai Khabibulin has returned from injury to reclaim the top spot in Chicago. Huet remains more of a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Cristobal Huet made 31 saves to lead the Blackhawks to their fourth consecutive victory, 3-1 over Columbus on Sunday night. Huet allowed just an even-strength goal 1:35 into the game and won for the fourth time in five games (4-0-1).
Analysis: Huet has played extremely well as of late, but it comes at a bad time as Nikolai Khabibulin is back from injury and takes over again as Chicago's No. 1 netminder. Huet might start once a week, but the bulk of the starts are expected to go Khabibulin's way. Huet remains more of a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: G Cristobal Huet stopped 23 shots to earn his first shutout with Chicago in a 2-0 victory over the Senators. It was Huet's first NHL shutout since March 29 against Florida when he was with Washington. He signed a four-year deal with Chicago as a free agent during the offseason. Huet's stop of a point-blank attempt by Dany Heatley highlighted a penalty-kill by the Blackhawks in the second period. And then minutes later, with Chicago on a power play, he made a body save on a short-handed breakaway attempt by Mike Fisher.
Analysis: Khabibulin could return within the week and will get a chance to win back his starting job. Huet hasn't had a very good run with Khabibulin sidelined wit the exception of the shutout and hasn't been a great addition for Chicago. He remains more of a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet, making his fifth consecutive start with Nikolai Khabibulin sidelined by a groin injury, stopped 20 shots during Sunday's 7-1 win against the Coyotes, allowing only Enver Lisin's goal on a breakaway in the final minute of the second period. It was only his second win in seven appearances.
Analysis: Khabibulin could return within the week and will get a chance to win back his starting job. Huet didn't have a very good run with Khabibulin sidelined and hasn't been a very good free-agent addition for Chicago. He remains more of a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet took a 5-4 shootout loss on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. He allowed four goals and stopped 26 shots. He drops to 4-6-2 on the year and has lost three of his last four starts.
Analysis: While Nikolai Khabibulin is injured, Huet will be starting, but that may not be for much longer. Huet has been a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie, but pay attention to the Khabibulin injury situation. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet made 30 saves during a 4-2 win Wednesday against the Ducks. Huet fell behind 2-1 48 seconds into the third period before Chicago scored three unanswered goals. He allowed one power-play goal while winning for the first time in five starts.
Analysis: Huet has been pretty good for the most part since taking over for an injured Nikolai Khabibulin, but it appears once as Khabibulin is healthy, he will likely slide back into net. Chicago is paying Huet a lot of money to be a backup goalie, but he just isn't the stronger option at this time. Consider Huet a decent No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy goalie while he is getting regular starts. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Cristobal Huet, making his eighth start Saturday and third straight while Nikolai Khabibulin recovers from an undisclosed lower-body injury, stopped 23 shots in his first game against the team he began his NHL career with in 2002-03. He allowed five goals in the 5-2 loss.
Analysis: With Khabibulin fighting injury, now is the time for Huet to step up and try to steal the spotlight. Saturday's showing did not help his case. Consider Huet a decent No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy goalie while he is getting regular starts. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Ryan Getzlaf sent a backhander past Cristobal Huet with 4:41 to play in the second period Friday to squeeze the Ducks past the Blackhawks 1-0. Huet, who stopped 20 shots, made his second appearance since Nikolai Khabibulin sustained a lower-body injury that forced him to leave Wednesday night in San Jose. Khabibulin was not in uniform Friday and is day-to-day. Corey Crawford was recalled from Rockford of the AHL to back up Huet. Huet matched Jonas Hiller save for save until Getzlaf scored his ninth goal. "Huet gave us a chance," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said. "They are dangerous around the net. There are some big bodies there and quick plays and skill around there and he did what he had to do. Tough loss."
Analysis: With Khabibulin fighting injury, now is the time for Huet to step up and try to steal the spotlight. He did well Friday as Chicago could muster no offense. If Huet continues to play well, Chicago can afford to rest Khabibulin. Consider Huet a decent No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy goalie while he is getting regular starts. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet was inserted into the game after 40 minutes of action for starter Nikolai Khabibulin on Wednesday against the Sharks. Khabibulin suffered a lower body injury. Huet stopped 13 shots and had a lead in the 3rd period. He allowed Patrick Marleau to score at the 8:16 mark of the 3rd to tie it and send it into overtime. Huet then allowed Joe Thornton's OT goal for the loss.
Analysis: Huet's record is now 3-3-2 on the season. The Blackhawks have lost the last two times he's been in net and it was unfortunate that Khabibulin had to leave with injury. Huet has been solid while splitting time with Khabibulin, but until he gets out of the goalie rotation, Huet remains just a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. His value with rise slightly if Khabibulin is forced to miss an extended period of time. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Devin Setoguchi's power-play goal past Cristobal Huet with 4:15 left gave the San Jose Sharks a 6-5 victory over Chicago on Sunday night, the Blackhawks' first home loss in regulation this season. Huet made 25 saves while blowing a 5-4 lead in the third period. He allowed four power-play scores in the loss.
Analysis: Huet had won three of his previous four appearances and hadn't allowed more than three goals in a game since allowing four in his Chicago debut Oct. 10. He has been solid while splitting time with Nikolai Khabibulin, but until he gets out of the goalie rotation, Huet remains just a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet made 22 saves, allowing only Dustin Boyd's second-period goal during a 6-1 win Sunday. Huet has now won three of his last four starts.
Analysis: Huet continues to split starts with Nikolai Khabibulin, and since both goalies have been outstanding, coach Joel Quenneville is in no rush to name a starter. The two continue to rotate in net, so with three games Week 6 (Nov. 10-16), expect Huet to possibly only start once. Huet is a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game at this time. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option, but could be a No. 1 option in due time.
News: Chicago G Cristobal Huet defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets in a shootout, 4-3, on Saturday night. Huet stopped 48 shots in regulation and overtime and allowed three goals. Huet saved Kristian Huselius' first shootout attempt and then saved Rich Nash's attempt. He finished strong with his third straight save of Jakub Voracek to secure the Blackhawks win.
Analysis: Huet's shootout victory improves his record 2-2-1 on the season. He's made 141 saves in just five games. Huet and the team's No. 1 option between the pipes, Nikolai Khabibulin, have been splitting starts but Khabibulin has been the better of the two. Coach Joel Quenneville has said he will eventually choose a go-to-guy, but for now is happy with his current situation. It doesn't help Fantasy owners, who have to treat Huet as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet stopped 15 shots during a 3-2 loss to the Wild Monday. Huet was given a 1-0 lead 13:35 into the game, but Minnesota reeled off three unanswered goals and never looked back. Chicago had a 23-11 advantage in shots on goal at one point late in the second period, but three of Minnesota's shots sneaked past Huet. Andrew Brunette made it 1-all late in the first after he took a pass from Antti Miettinen off his chest and stuffed it past Huet. Owen Nolan forced a neutral-zone turnover 4:31 into the second period that set up Mikko Koivu's 3-on-2 feed to Miettinen, who put a shot through Huet's legs that made it 2-1. Brent Burns' goal came on a nifty backdoor pass from Koivu 13:12 into the second and proved to be the game-winner.
Analysis: Huet is now 1-1-0 under his new coach Joel Quenneville, who continues to split starts between Huet and Nikolai Khabibulin. Quenneville has said he will eventually choose a go-to-guy, but for now is happy with his current situation. It doesn't help Fantasy owners, who have to treat Huet as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Cristobal Huet made 28 saves for his first victory with Chicago during Sunday's 4-2 win against the Canucks. Huet allowed the first goal of the game to Pavol Demitra 9:32 in, but never trailed after that. He won in his first start under new head coach Joel Quenneville, who replaced the fired Denis Savard.
Analysis: Quenneville went to Nikolai Khabibulin in his first night behind the bench, but then tabbed Huet to start his second game. Both players had good outings and it's going to be hard for Quenneville to pick one guy to start most of the time. The Blackhawks signed Huet to be a No. 1 goalie in the offseason, but it's a little hard for them to look at it that way right now. Consider Huet a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie at this time. The Blackhawks TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: The Nashville Predators did their homework on Chicago goalie Cristobal Huet and it paid off in the shootout. Rich Peverley and J.P. Dumont beat Huet with shots between his pads to lift the Predators to a 3-2 victory against the Blackhawks on Monday night. "We know Cristobal is the kind of goalie who is not going to come out that high and he's going to play the shot," Dumont said. "We both faked the shot to open him up, and he opened the five-hole big enough for us to shoot." Huet made 25 saves in his first regular-season home start for the Blackhawks after signing a four-year, $22.45 million free-agent contract with Chicago on July 1.
Analysis: Huet is still looking for his first win with Chicago after losing both of his first two starts. He looked a lot better Monday after allowing four goals in his debut Friday against the Rangers. He is still trying to hold off Nikolai Khabibulin for starts, but Huet should end up being the No. 1 goalie and remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy option. The Blackhawks TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Blackhawks G Cristobal Huet lost 4-2 in his Chicago debut Friday against the Rangers. Huet had a bit of a shaky start in goal for the Blackhawks, who lured him away from Washington with a four-year, $22.45 million deal. Huet made 25 saves, but never lead in the game. He allowed four even-strength goals and the Rangers salted the game away on a Nikolai Zherdev goal 9:33 into the third period.
Analysis: Huet did not have a very good preseason with Chicago and he looked a bit rusty in the opener as well. The Blackhawks were trying to trade Nikolai Khabibulin, but have opted to keep him for the time being. Chicago wants Huet to succeed, so consider him a No. 2 Fantasy goalie until further notice. The Blackhawks TG is also a decent No. 2 Fantasy option at this time.
News: The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Blackhawks have signed free agent G Cristobal Huet.
Analysis: If Nikolai Khabibulin sticks around in Chicago for the final year of his contract, Buet will have to battle the Bulin Wall for the starting job. However, Khabibulin will likely be traded if someone is willing to pay him $6.75 million. Huet is a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie if he wins the job in the Windy City, but if Khabibulin sticks around, he will definitely lose some starts.
News: Capitals G Cristobal Huet made 25 saves Saturday as Washington defated the Panthers 3-1 to clinch the Southeast Division title and a spot in the playoffs. Huet has now won nine straight games, allowing more than two goals only twice during the streak.
Analysis: Huet has been one of the best deadline acquisitions this season. He has been a great improvement over Olaf Kolzig, and the Capitals made the playoffs due in a large part to Huet. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Capitals TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Capitals G Cristobal Huet allowed just a second-period goal Tuesday against the Hurricanes on his way to make 21 saves in a 4-1 win. Huet, coming off a shutout of Florida, ran his win streak to seven games. He gas allowed one goal or fewer in three of those wins.
Analysis: Huet has been one of the best deadline acquisitions this season. He has been a great improvement over Olaf Kolzig, and if the Capitals make the playoffs, it's largely due to Huet. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Capitals TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Cristobal Huet stopped 32 shots for his fourth shutout of the season as the Washington Capitals continued their playoff push with a 3-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Huet's best stop came early in the second period when the game was still scoreless. With Washington on the power play, Jozef Stumpel had a breakaway, but Huet made a pad save on his wrist shot. Huet won for the sixth straight times. He has allowed three or fewer goals in each of those wins.
Analysis: Huet, acquired from Montreal at the trading deadline, recorded his second shutout with the Capitals and the 17th of his career. Huet has been one of the best deadline acquisitions this season. He has been a great improvement over Olaf Kolzig, and if the Capitals make the playoffs, it's largely due to Huet. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Capitals TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Capitals G Cristobal Huet allowed a goal to the Lightning in each regulation period Thursday, but stopped the three shots he saw in overtime before Tomas Fleischmann scored the game-winning goal with 2:33 left as Washington won 4-3. Huet finished with 23 saves as he won for the fifth straight times. He has allowed three or fewer goals in each of those wins.
Analysis: Huet has been one of the best deadline acquisitions this season. He has been a great improvement over Olaf Kolzig, and if the Capitals make the playoffs, it's largely due to Huet. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Capitals TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Cristobal Huet made 25 saves and stopped Carolina's three shooters, while Viktor Kozlov scored in the third round of the shootout to lead the Washington Capitals past the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Tuesday night. Huet has four wins in a row and Washington improved to 4-4 in shootouts. The Capitals have won six of seven to threaten Boston for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Analysis: It looks like Huet, who won six games for the Capitals since coming over from Montreal, is getting a few more starts for Washington down the stretch, but Olaf Kolzig is still available when needed. Huet is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Capitals TG.
News:Cristobal Huet only faced two shots in the third period and despite allowing three goals in the second, he had enough offensive support as the Washington Capitals beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-3 on Friday for their fifth win in six games. Washington trails eighth-place Boston and the postseason cutoff by one point with six games remaining. The Thrashers lost their fifth in a row and 13th in 15.
Analysis: It looks like Huet, who won five games for the Capitals since coming over from Montreal, is getting a few more starts for Washington down the stretch, but Olaf Kolzig is still available when needed. Huet is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Capitals TG.
News:Cristobal Huet turned aside 24 shots and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 on Tuesday night for his 25th victory of the season. The Capitals played their first game in Nashville since Feb. 13, 2004.
Analysis: It looks like Huet is getting a few more starts for Washington down the stretch, but Olaf Kolzig is still available when needed. Huet is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Capitals TG.
News: If the Washington Capitals were feeling the pressure of the playoff race, the nerves didn't trickle down to goalie Cristobal Huet. He made 39 saves in regulation and one more in the shootout to help the Capitals pull out a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. "He came up huge on a few saves," said Sergei Fedorov, who scored the Capitals' lone goal in regulation. "He was outstanding."
Analysis: Huet put an end to a two-game losing streak Sunday. He has actually allowed two or fewer goals in four of five starts with the Capitals. It looks as though Huet will make most of the starts for Washington down the stretch, but Olaf Kolzig is still available when needed. Huet is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Capitals TG.
News: Capitals G Cristobal Huet is now 0-3 against the Penguins this season after Washington fell 4-2 to Pittsburgh on Sunday afternoon. Huet made 22 saves in the losing effort.
Analysis: Huet is now 2-2 since joining the Capitals, but this loss was the first time he has allowed more than two goals in those four games. With the addition of Huet, the Capitals goaltending situation became a Fantasy mess as Olaf Kolzig and Huet will now split No. 1 duties. Both goalies and the Capitals TG are No. 2 Fantasy choices.
News:Cristobal Huet was back in the Capitals net on Saturday and played very well throughout. But some lack of discipline in the last six minutes by the Capitals got them in trouble and two men short down the stretch when the Boston Bruins scored two goals for an improbable 2-1 win. The Capitals were the better team in the game until the last six minutes. Huet finished with 26 saves in the game.
Analysis: Huet was 9-2-0, with three shutouts, in his career against Boston entering the game. He also was 4-0-0 with a 1.91 goals-against average against the Bruins this season, all wins with the Canadiens. The Capitals goaltending situation is likely to be a Fantasy mess the rest of this season as they will likely go with whoever has the hot hand. If you own Kolzig or Huet, you should be starting them as nothing more than No. 2 options. The Capitals TG is also a No. 2 choice.
News:Cristobal Huet is dealing with some back problems right now and the Capitals went back to Olaf Kolzig in the net in Wednesday's 3-1 win at Buffalo. Brent Johnson was the backup to Kolzig.
Analysis: The Capitals goaltending situation is likely to be a Fantasy mess the rest of this season as they will likely go with whoever has the hot hand. If you own Kolzig or Huet, you should be starting them as nothing more than No. 2 options. The Capitals TG is also a No. 2 choice.
News:Olaf Kolzig, not Cristobal Huet, will start in net for the Capitals on Wednesday against the Sabres, according to the Washington Post. Brent Johnson will back him up as Huet continues to deal with back issues.
Analysis: The Capitals goaltending situation is likely to be a Fantasy mess the rest of this season as they will likely go with whoever has the hot hand. If you own Kolzig or Huet, you should be starting them as nothing more than No. 2 options. The Capitals TG is also a No. 2 choice.
News: Newly-acquired Capitals G Cristobal Huet, who was pulled from Monday night's win over the Bruins after experiencing back spasms, missed practice Tuesday, according to the Washington Post and is questionable for Wednesday's game at Buffalo.
Analysis: If Huet can't go Wednesday, Olaf Kolzig will get the call. Huet's owners got the win Monday and the Caps still have two more games after Wednesday, so he could still have a nice Fantasy week after all. When healthy, Huet is a No. 2 Fantasy goalie option as he isn't guaranteed to get the majority of the starts in Washington. The Caps TG is also a No. 2 option, but a high-end one with the way they're playing.
News: The Capitals staked G Cristobal Huet to such a big lead Monday against the Bruins, he didn't even need to play in the third period. Huer made 33 saves and allowed two goals during Monday's 10-2 win. Olaf Kolzig replaced him in the third period and he didn't allow a goal on five shots.
Analysis: Huet is now 2-0 with the Capitals, which includes a shutout of New Jersey. The Capitals acquired him to shore up their goaltending heading into the playoffs, but he still likely shares time in net with Olaf Kolzig. Use Huet as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Capitals TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Cristobal Huet stopped 18 shots in his first start with the Washington Capitals and fellow newcomer Sergei Fedorov made a sensational no-look pass to help break a scoreless tie in a 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. The shutout was the third of the season for Huet, who was acquired from Montreal for a draft pick in a trading deadline deal on Tuesday. It marked the first time the Devils were shutout since Dec. 18. The loss in regulation was the team's first in 10 games (7-1-2).
Analysis: It's going to be an interesting situation in Washington with Olaf Kolzig and Huet as the two goalies. Call it a guessing game when it comes to setting up your Fantasy goalie lineup. Both goalies are No. 2 Fantasy options, while the Caps TG is a low-end No. 1 choice while they are playing well.
News: Newly-acquired goaltender Cristobal Huet will start in goal for the Capitals on Thursday against the Devils, reports the Washington Times.
Analysis: No one really knew what the Huet deal would mean for Olaf Kolzig, but with today's announcement it's clear that the two will both get a decent amount of starts down the stretch. This is the worst-case scenario for Huet and Kolzig owners, as each week will be a guessing game now when it comes to setting your goalie lineup. Both should be considered No. 2 Fantasy options, while the Caps TG is a low-end No. 1 choice while they are playing well.
News: The NHL Network reports the Montreal Canadiens have traded G Cristobal Huet to the Washington Capitals for a second-round pick.
Analysis: This trade came completely out of left field as most people were focused on the reports the Canadiens' interest in Marian Hossa. Huet was the No. 1 goalie in Montreal, but was being pushed by 20-year-old top prospect Carey Price. With the move to Washington, Huet will back up Olaf Kolzig and spell the veteran on occasion as the Capitals battle for the Southeast Division title and a playoff spot. His Fantasy value drops from a high-end No. 2 goalie to a low-end No. 2 at best.
News: Canadiens goalie Cristobal Huet did not have one of his better night Thursday when he gave up five goals on 30 shots in a 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was his third loss in the last four outings in net for Montreal.
Analysis: Huet has 21 wins and now 12 loses this season. He is a No. 2 Fantasy goalie at this time, but if he does lose starts to Carey Price, his Fantasy value will drop to some extent.
News:Cristobal Huet replaced Carey Price in the first period and was good enough for 51 minutes including overtime as the Canadiens rallied from five goals down for an impressive 6-5 victory over the New York Rangers in a shootout on Tuesday. Huet stopped Brendan Shanahan, Chris Drury and Jaromir Jagr to the delight of the sold-out Bell Centre crowd of 21,273.
Analysis: Huet only allowed two of the goals after Price gave up three. Huet got his 21st victory this season. Huet is a No. 2 Fantasy goalie at this time, but if he does lose starts to Price, his Fantasy value will drop to some extent.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Canadiens might be on the verge of a changing of the guard in goal with rookie Carey Price, expected to start Saturday when the Philadelphia Flyers visit the Bell Centre in the first game of a home-and-away series. Cristobal Huet has been getting most of the starts at home this season, but he has struggled of late and Price was spectacular Wednesday when he made 35 saves in a 2-1 overtime win in Florida. Coach Guy Carbonneau said a 10-game stint in the minors helped Price regain his confidence and the youngster said some intensive work with goaltending coach Rollie Melanson has allowed him to track the puck better.
Analysis: It's hard to believe that the Canadiens, in the thick of a playoff race, will turn to a rookie in net. Also, Huet might be struggling, but he been a huge reason why Montreal has experienced a ton of success in 2007-08. He is 20-11-6 with a 2.49 GAA and two shutouts. Sure, he is 2-3-0 with a 3.70 GAA in February, but all goalies go through slumps. Huet remains a No. 2 Fantasy goalie at the moment, but if he does lose starts to Price, his Fantasy value will drop. Stay tuned.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet made 33 saves during a 3-2 loss Tuesday against the Lightning. He allowed the game-winning goal at 11:51 of the third period. He has now lost two straight starts and three of his last four. He has allowed three goals in his last three outings.
Analysis: Huet was on such a hot streak for a while that a cold streak seemed imminent. It has arrived. He has pretty much been cold ever since Carey Price returned from the minors, but Huet shouldn't worry. The Habs want to trust him as their No. 1 goalie. Huet remains a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG has the same Fantasy value.
News:Cristobal Huet's strong play is one reason why the Montreal Canadiens are challenging for the Northeast Division lead. His latest performance, though, shows they still have a lot of work to do. Huet and the Canadiens look to rebound from one of their worst games of the season as they continue a three-game road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. With a chance to pull within one point of Ottawa for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, the Canadiens fell behind 3-0 less than five minutes into the game and lost 6-1 on Saturday. Huet stopped only one of four shots before he was pulled 4:45 into the opening period. Rookie Carey Price then surrendered three goals on the final 25 shots.
Analysis: Huet was 10-3-1 with a 2.53 goals-against average and one shutout in his previous 14 starts before Saturday. "They definitely played a great game," Huet said. "We were aware of that and we wanted them to have their best players in the lineup but we didn't compete enough so it was a pretty embarrassing night for us." With games on consecutive nights, Montreal coach Guy Carbonneau likely will give Price a start either Tuesday or Wednesday against Florida. Huet has won both starts this season against Tampa Bay (23-27-6) while Price played well in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Lightning on Dec. 11. Huet will still likely see the majority of starts down the stretch and remains a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News:Cristobal Huet was chased out of Saturday's game at Ottawa after allowing three goals on four shots. Rookie Carey Price stopped 22 shots in relief of Huet.
Analysis: Huet ended a streak of 13 consecutive starts Thursday. He was 9-3-1 over that stretch. Huet is a No. 2 Fantasy goalie and the Canadiens TG also is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet made 26 saves during a 4-3 win Tuesday against the Senators. He has allowed nine goals in his last two outings, but has 20 wins on the season and 10 since Jan. 1.
Analysis: The Canadiens recalled Carey Price from the AHL to likely give Huet a breather coming up, but the rookie is not expected to take many starts away from Huet. The Kings traded away Huet thinking he would be nothing more than a career backup, but how wrong they were. He has earned your trust as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, if not gaining more and more value with each win. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Canadians G Cristobal Huet finally lost a game Sunday against the Rangers. He allowed five goals and recorded 25 saves. He entered the game 11-2-2 in his last 15 starts.
Analysis: Huet made his 12th straight start and might be overdue to sit out a game. Still, he's averaged 30.5 saves over his last four games and deserves to start in all Fantasy leagues.
News:Cristobal Huet remains one of the hottest goalies of the moment in the NHL. Huet stopped 29 shots Saturday in his 11th straight start for the Montreal Canadiens, which has won six of eight (6-1-1) after a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders.
Analysis: Huet is 11-2-2 in his last 15 starts and improved to 6-2-0 with one tie against the Islanders in his career. Huet is the top goalie in Montreal and should be considered a steady No. 2 Fantasy option, although his numbers lately are solid that he can even be a No. 1 option.
News:Cristobal Huet allowed five goals on 38 shots, but the Canadiens still earned a point after losing 5-4 to the Washington Capitals in overtime. Huet gave up four goals to NHL-leading scorer Alexander Ovechkin, who now has 43 goals.
Analysis: Huet is considered Montreal's top goalie and is a steady No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option. huet has lost for just the second time in the last seven games.
News:Cristobal Huet stopped 35 shots in his second shutout of the season to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-0 win over Washington on Tuesday. Huet turned aside 15 shots in the first period and 13 in the second as Washington held small margins in shots in the opening two periods before being outshot 15-7 in the third. "He just stopped everything," said Alexander Ovechkin, who had four shots overall.
Analysis: Huet, who has three straight wins and five of his last six starts, is back as the top goalie in Montreal and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Cristobal Huet was not too busy on Thursday night agains the New Jersey Devils and despite giving up three goals on just 13 shots, he came away with a 4-3 result for his 17th win of the season. New Jersey managed only three shots on Huet in the third period.
Analysis: Huet, who has won four of hte last five starts, is back as the top goalie in Montreal and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: G Cristobal Huet stopped 23 shots on Saturday when the Canadiens lost 2-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Huet won his previosu two starts and now has five wins in the last seven games.
Analysis: Huet is back as the top goalie in Montreal and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: G Cristobal Huet stopped 22 shots in regulation and overtime and did not allow goals in two shootout attempts to claim a 3-2 win over Atlanta. Huet has won two straight games and five of the last six games.
Analysis: Huet has re-emerged as the top goalie in Montreal and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: G Cristobal Huet stopped 17 shots for the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday in a 3-1 victory at the New York Islanders. Huet bounced back from a sub-par performance for him and his teammates Saturday in a 4-1 road loss to the New York Rangers. He was pulled after allowing four goals on 28 shots through two periods. Huet's only blemish against the Islanders came when Richard Park smacked a rebound past him with 9:04 left.
Analysis: Huet has re-emerged as the top goalie in Montreal and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Montreal G Cristobal Huet allowed four goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss at the Rangers. Jaroslav Halak replaced Huet, who made 24 saves, to start the third. Huet hadn't lost in regulation since Nov. 24 against Buffalo, going 6-0-3 since, including the 4-3 loss to the Rangers two weeks ago.
Analysis: Huet has allowed some goals during his hit streak, but has received good offensive support from his teammates. Not on Saturday, though. Huet has re-emerged as the top goalie in Montreal and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Montreal G Cristobal Huet allowed just two goals on 25 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win at Boston. Huet has now won three consecutive games and five of the last six.
Analysis: Huet has allowed some goals during his hit streak, but has received good offensive support from his teammates. Huet has re-emerged as the top goalie in Montreal and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Cristobal Huet made 25 saves for the Canadiens during Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win against the Blackhawks. He has now won five of his last seven outings and hasn't lost since No. 24 against the Sabres.
Analysis: Huet has allowed three or more goals in his last three outings, but the Canadiens are still happy enough with his play that they sent rookie Carey Price to the minors earlier Tuesday. Huet has re-emerged as the top goalie in Montreal and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Canadiens TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet made 30 saves during a 6-3 win Thursday against the Lightning. He has now won three of his last four starts, but has allowed seven goals in his last two outings.
Analysis: Huet is finally starting to get back in the mix after missing several games with a groin injury. He hasn't recorded a loss since Nov. 24 and has allowed more than two goals just twice in his last six appearances. He remains a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie at this time. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Brendan Shanahan scored 66 seconds into overtime to give the Rangers a 4-3 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. He skated straight down on Montreal goalie Cristobal Huet and sent a 15-foot wrist shot over the goalie's left shoulder 1:06 into the extra period. Huet made 17 saves in the overtime loss. He now has three overtime decisions in his last six appearances.
Analysis: Huet is finally starting to get back in the mix after missing several games with a groin injury. He hasn't recorded a loss since Nov. 24 and has allowed more than two goals just once in his last five appearances. He remains a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie at this time. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Canadiens goalie Cristobal Huet stopped 40 out of 41 shots in Friday's 5-1 win at Florida.
Analysis: Huet is playing well of late, but he continues to split duties in the net with Casey Price. It appears the battle for the No. 1 spot hasn't been won just yet, and until it does you might want to avoid starting either Price or Huet as more than No. 3 goalies in deeper leagues. The Canadiens TG remains a No. 2 Fantasy option, but should be benched in Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6) as Montreal only has two games.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet picked up his ninth win of the season Thursday night when he made 41 saves in a 5-2 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning. He has allowed two goals in each of his last three games.
Analysis: Huet is playing well of late, but he continues to split duties in the net with Casey Price. It appears the battle for the No. 1 spot hasn't been won just yet, and until it does you might want to avoid starting either Price or Huet as more than No. 3 goalies in deeper leagues. The Canadiens TG remains a No. 2 Fantasy option, but should be benched in Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6) as Montreal only has two games.
News: Canadiens C Cristobal Huet, 3-1 in his last four starts against Atlanta, stopped 26 shots during a 3-2 shootout loss Saturday against the Thrashers. He failed to stop both shots he faced in the shootout. Huet had missed seven straight games due to a pulled groin before winning 5-2 at Washington on Thursday.
Analysis: Huet made consecutive starts as he tries to win back to the No. 1 job in Montreal, but he is receiving some tough compeition from rookie Carey Price. The Canadiens keep throwing Price starts and it appears as though they are preparing him for the future. View Huet as a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or a flier in leagues that use average scoring systems at this time. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: The Capitals peppered Cristobal Huet, who started his first game since Dec. 1, with 37 shots Thursday, but the netminder held on for a 5-2 win. He made 35 saves. Heut now has two wins in his last four appearances.
Analysis: Huet recently returned to the bench from a groin injury, but saw rookie Carey Price make a few starts before jumping in net Thursday. The Canadiens keep throwing Price starts and it appears as though they are preparing him for the future. View Huet as a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or a flier in leagues that use average scoring systems at this time. The Canadiens TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Canadiens G Cristobal Huet, who picked up a shutout in the victory win last season, is expected to start against the Panthers on Tuesday. He hasn't played since Dec. 1 because of a groin injury, but returned to the lineup Saturday against the Maple Leafs as Carey Price's backup.
Analysis: Huet started the season with so much promise by winning five of his first eight appearances. He season has since gone downhill. He is 7-6-3 with a 2.35 GAA. The fact that Price continues to look strong in net doesn't help Huet's cause. It appears safe to activate him in Fantasy leagues, but view him as a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or a flier in leagues that use average scoring systems until he gets back on his feet.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet, who has missed the last five games since injuring his groin during a shootout loss to Nashville on Dec. 1, has been cleared to return to game action. He will serve as Carey Price's backup for Saturday's game against the Maple Leafs. "It's really good news for us," head coach Guy Carbonneau said. Huet's return means that Jaroslav Halak will be returned to the AHL.
Analysis: Huet started the season with so much promise by winning five of his first eight appearances. He season has since gone downhill. He is 7-6-3 with a 2.35 GAA. The fact that Price continues to look strong in net doesn't help Huet's cause. It appears safe to activate him in Fantasy leagues, but view him as a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or a flier in leagues that use average scoring systems until he gets back on his feet.
News: Goalie Cristobal Huet was out Tuesday against Tampa Bay because of a pulled groin, but is expected back against Toronto on Saturday.
Analysis: Huet is 7-6-3 with one shutout, a 2.35 GAA and .926 save percentage in 16 games. He is 1-4-1 in his last six games, while allowing four goals in three of those six contests. Huet is still nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet (groin) did not dress for Saturday's game against the Hurricanes. It was the third game he missed since injuring his groin Dec. 1 against the Predators.
Analysis: Huet is 7-6-3 with one shutout, a 2.35 GAA and .926 save percentage in 16 games. He is 1-4-1 in his last six games, while allowing four goals in three of those six contests. Huet remains day to day and is nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet (groin) was not in net Thursday against the Bruins. It was the second game he missed since injuring his groin Saturday against the Predators.
Analysis: Huet is 7-6-3 with one shutout, a 2.35 GAA and .926 save percentage in 16 games. He is 1-4-1 in his last six games, while allowing four goals in three of those six contests. Huet remains day to day and is nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: With starting goalie Cristobal Huet sidelined because of a groin injury, the Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltender Jaroslav Halak from Hamilton of the AHL on Monday. Huet injured his groin in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Nashville. The 22-year-old Halak will back up 20-year-old rookie Carey Price, who will start Tuesday game against Detroit. Montreal, which has lost four of five (1-3-1), did not practice Sunday.
Analysis: Huet, who led Eastern Conference goalies in All-Star voting through last week's results, is 7-6-3 with one shutout, a 2.35 GAA and .926 save percentage in 16 games. Price is 6-3-1 with a 2.84 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 10 games. Price and the Canadiens TG are nothing more than No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet was on easy street for two periods Saturday against the Predators. He took a 4-0 lead into the final period before it all came apart. He allowed four goals in the final frame, including the game-tying score by Radek Bonk at 19:13 to send the game into overtime. Huet eventually dropped the decision as he lost in the shootout. Nashville won 5-4 while Huet made 40 saves.
Analysis: Huet is going to be kicking himself after Saturday's shootout loss. He was 20 minutes away from a win and it all came loose at the seams. Tough loss. He is now 1-4-1 in his last six games, while allowing four goals in three of those six contests. Huet and the Canadiens TG are nothing more than No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News:Carey Price made a right leg save against Jason Blake to win it in the fifth shootout round at Toronto Tuesday. He finished with 43 saves in the shootout win. He allowed three goals in regulation.
Analysis: With back-to-back games on the schedule -- the Canadiens play at New Jersey on Friday and against Nashville at home on Saturday -- the obvious goaltending choice calls for rookie Carey Price on Friday and Cristobal Huet on Saturday. Price has a 6-2-1 record and is especially impressive on the road, where he is 5-1-0. He's a big reason why the Canadiens are 8-4-1 on the road. Price has a lot of talent and remains a great long-term keeper. However, since he is the backup to Cristobal Huet, he is much better in weekly average scoring leagues. The Canadiens TG is a high-end Fantasy option as long as Montreal stays hot.
News:Cristobal Huet stopped 32 shots for Montreal during a 3-0 loss Saturday against the Sabres. He has now lost four of his last five starts.
Analysis: Huet had just two losses in his first eight decisions, but the last few weeks have been very unkind to the Canadiens' No. 1 netminder. The Canadiens are throwing some starts Carey Price's way, but Huet still remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy option. As is the Canadiens TG.
News:Cristobal Huet made 43 saves in a win at the Islanders Wednesday -- falling 3:50 short of shutout. "A shutout is just a bonus," Huet said. "It's more important to get the win." New York had two chances to get one by Huet in the period, but Miroslav Satan hit the crossbar, and Huet pokechecked the puck off Bill Guerin's stick right outside the crease. "They blocked shots exceptionally well, and their goaltender played exceptionally well," Islanders coach Ted Nolan said. "Sometimes we look at what we did wrong too much and not look at what the other team did right."
Analysis: Huet improved his career record against the Islanders to a 4-2-1. Consider Huet, and the Canadiens TG, high-end No. 2 Fantasy options at this time. His backup, Carey Price is a decent option in leagues that use weekly averages.
News:Cristobal Huet allowed four goals on 29 shots against Ottawa on Monday for his third loss of the season. The Canadiens have played better on the road than they have at home. They are 6-3-1 on the road and 5-3-2 at the Bell Centre. They have lost two of their last three games and defense has become a concern.
Analysis: They have allowed four goals in each of those games and, while the goaltenders aren't entirely to blame, Cristobal Huet and Carey Price haven't played well over the past week. Price is expected to get the start on Long Island. He has a 5-1-1 record this season and has won four of his five starts on the road. Consider Huet, and the Canadiens TG, high-end No. 2 Fantasy options at this time. Price is a decent option in leagues that use weekly averages.
News: Montreal goalie Cristobal Huet, making his fifth start in the past seven games, finished with 24 saves during Friday's 4-1 loss to the Sabres. It was his second consecutive loss and third in four appearances.
Analysis: Huet still sees the majority of starts for the Canadiens, but rookie Carey Price is stealing some of his playing time. Consider Huet, and the Canadiens TG, high-end No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: The Canadiens wrap up their four-game trip Friday when they travel to Buffalo, hoping to improve further on their 6-2-1 road record this season. Montreal will start Cristobal Huet in goal and he has already beaten the Sabres twice in Montreal this season. The last time the teams met on Nov. 5, Huet stopped 29 shots for his first shutout this season.
Analysis: While Huet will get the start Friday and is considered the No. 1 goalie, rookie Carey Price will start at home against Boston on Saturday. That will give Price two of the three starts this week. Consider Huet, and the Canadiens TG, high-end No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: It took a while for the Ottawa Senators to solve Cristobal Huet, though they eventually did beat the Montreal Canadiens goalie for a pair of crucial late goals. Daniel Alfredsson and Chris Neil scored goals 1:40 apart in the third period to lead Ottawa to a 3-1 win over Montreal on Saturday. Huet, who stopped Alfredsson on a penalty shot in the second, came within 5:10 of recording his second shutout in as many starts before the Senators captain tied it at 1 with his 12th goal of the season. Huet, who was rested for Thursday's 2-1 win in Boston, made 34 saves.
Analysis: Huet stopped 29 shots for his first shutout in nearly a year in Monday's 2-0 win over Buffalo. "It's a hard one, not getting any points," Huet said. "Everybody played very well but you know, we can definitely play with them. The season is long and I'm sure it's going to be a lot of good hockey against that team for the rest of the season." Huet has lost two of his last three starts, but is not having a bad run in net this season. The Canadiens are giving starts to rookie Carey Price, but Huet is still technically No. 1 on the depth chart. Consider him, and the Canadiens TG, high-end No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Cristobal Huet turned a busy first period into his best outing of the season. Huet made 29 saves for his first shutout in nearly a year and Tomas Plekanec scored in the second period to send the Montreal Canadiens on to a 2-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. The 32-year-old goalie stopped 16 shots in the first period on his way to his 14th career shutout. It was his first since Nov. 28 when he beat Florida 1-0 in a shootout. "They tried to shoot a lot in the first and create some rebounds and second chances off my pads and it gave me a little bit of confidence after that," Huet said.
Analysis: Goaltender Carey Price is expected to get the start in Boston Thursday, and Cristobal Huet figures to be in goal Saturday at Ottawa. Huet has looked good in the early part of the season with super prospect Carey Price breathing down his neck. He is 5-2-2 and remains the No. 1 goalie in Montreal for the time being. Treat him as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, if not as a No. 1 option while he is streaking. The same goes for the Canadiens TG. Price is certainly a solid young goalie, but he needs opportunity to be more than just depth at the Fantasy goalie position.
News: Matt Stajan beat Cristobal Huet with an unassisted goal late in the third period to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Stajan broke down the right side and put a slap shot past Huet with 1:34 remaining in the third and Toronto went on to its first win in three games. Huet made 28 saves in the losing effort. The loss ends a four-game winning streak for Huet.
Analysis: Huet has looked good in the early part of the season with super prospect Carey Price breathing down his neck. He is 5-2-2 and remains the No. 1 goalie in Montreal for the time being. Treat him as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, if not as a No. 1 option while he is streaking. The same goes for the Canadiens TG.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped 16 shots to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Huet won his fourth straight start and has allowed two or fewer goals in three of those wins.
Analysis: Huet is one of the hottest goalies right now in the NHL. He is feeling the pressure to perform with super prospect Carey Price sitting on the bench, but is stepping up to the challenge. He is 5-1-2. Huet remains the No. 1 goalie in Montreal for the time being and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, if not as a No. 1 option while he is streaking. The same goes for the Canadiens TG.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet allowed four goals on Friday against the Hurricanes, but still managed to pick up his third consecutive win as Montreal put seven goals on the scoreboard. Huet, who managed 32 saves, has allowed more than two goals just twice in seven starts.
Analysis: Huet is off to a great start, but is still feeling the pressure to perform with super prospect Carey Price sitting on the bench. Huet remains the No. 1 goalie in Montreal for the time being and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The same goes for the Canadiens TG.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed just one goal on 32 shots in Monday's game against the Bruins, as he easily picked up his second consecutive victory.
Analysis: Huet has allowed three or fewer goals in five of his six starts this season, which should help him hold onto his No. 1 status in Montreal indefinitely. However, there is a lot of pressure to see more of phenom Carey Price, too. Keep treating Huet as a solid No. 2 Fantasy goaltender for now.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet stopped 25 shots during Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sabres. Derek Roy put Buffalo up 2-1 with his fifth goal at 4:21 in the second period when he beat Huet from the slot. The Canadiens would then tie the game up on a Kyle Chipchura wrist shot at 7:10 and win it in the third period on two goals from Chris Higgins.
Analysis: Huet won for the first time Saturday since opening night on Oct. 3 against the Hurricanes. Huet has played well enough in all five of his starts to possibly be 5-0, but fate has him at 2-1-2. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy play in all formats, as is the Canadiens TG.
News: Cristobal Huet, who made 24 saves on Tuesday against Florida, protected the one-goal lead for 56:56 of ice time, falling just short of recording his first shutout since last Nov. 28, a 1-0 win over the Panthers. That game was decided on a shootout goal by Canadiens captain Koivu following a scoreless tie through overtime. "Obviously that's a little risky to keep it at 1-0," Huet said. "We outplayed them the whole game, pretty much. We had a lot of good scoring chances and we just couldn't find a way to beat [Tomas] Vokoun."
Analysis: Huet played well enough to win, but Nathan Horton's tying goal came just seconds after Montreal killed a late penalty with :11 remaining in regulation. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy play in all formats despite the loss.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet stopped 35 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. Huet is now winless in his last two starts after beating the Hurricanes back on Oct. 3. He has allowed a total of seven goals in his last two starts as well.
Analysis: Huet is not yet feeling the pressure from rookie G Carey Price, so he remains the top netminder in Montreal. Still, he is not worth using higher than a No. 2 Fantasy goalie at this time. The same goes for the Canadiens TG.
News: The Montreal Gazette reports that goaltenders Cristobal Huet and Cary Price are competing for the No. 1 goalie job for the Canadiens, but they aren't adversaries. "I think he was very calm out there although he was probably pretty nervous inside," Huet said of Price's effort Wednesday against Pittsburgh. "He was pretty much in control all game. He made a few big stops at 0-0 or 1-0 for them and that was key. That's what you need in the NHL."
Analysis: Huet will start Saturday's game against Carolina. Huet is a decent No. 2 in all formats. Price is only worth a look in deeper weekly leagues, although he is a solid No. 2 option in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. He is also a must-have in those Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers.
News: TSN.ca is reporting phenom rookie Carey Price will make his NHL debut on Wednesday night Pittsburgh against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Starter Cristobal Huet will serve as the backup.
Analysis: Set your daily Fantasy lineups accordingly if you normally use Huet. Price is only worth a look in deeper weekly leagues, although he is a solid No. 2 option in formats which average points per game in a scoring period. He is also a must-have in those Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers.
News: Tomas Kaberle scored 3:26 into overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Kaberle one-timed a pass from Mats Sundin and squeezed a shot through Christobal Huet's arm. The Canadiens goalie made 28 saves in the loss. He opened the season with an overtime win over the Hurricanes on Wednesday.
Analysis: Huet has done enough to hold off prospect Carey Price, and wins during the regular season will further distance himself from the backup. He will need to continue to earn wins, as fans in Montreal will be pushing to see the goaltender of the future sooner rather than later if Huet struggles. Huet remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy option for now, as does the Canadiens TG.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed two goals on 31 shots in Wednesday's regular season opener at Carolina in an overtime win. He allowed a first period marker to Erik Cole in the first period to open the scoring and a rare goal to Bret Hedican late in the third period.
Analysis: Huet has done enough to hold off prospect Carey Price and wins during the regular season will further distance himself from the backup. He will need to continue to earn wins, as fans in Montreal will be pushing to see the goaltender of the future sooner rather than later if Huet struggles. Huet remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy option for now. The Canadiens are back in action on Saturday in Toronto.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed two goals while making 30 shots in Thursday's preseason win against the Bruins. It was his first victory in four preseason appearances, but he has managed a sparkling 2.27 GAA with a .917 save percentage.
Analysis: Huet has done enough to hold off prospect Carey Price and youngster Jaroslav Halak for the backup job in Montreal, but he'll need to continue playing this well to hang onto the job for the long run. Many people are clamoring to see the goaltender prospect Price and if he is right for the job. Huet remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy option for now.
News: The Canadiens replaced goalie Jaroslav Halak with former starter Cristobal Huet at the beginning of the third period on Tuesday at N.Y. Rangers after Halak allowed three goals on 25 shots. Huet made eight saves in his first appearance since missing 20 games with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: It will be interesting to see who coach Guy Carbonneau goes with for Saturday's highly-anticipated game at Toronto on Saturday, which might be an elimination game just to get into the playoffs.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet was supposed to dress for Tuesday's game against Boston and back up Jaroslav Halak, but team officials said the necessary paperwork to remove him from the injury reserve list wasn't filed to the league in time.
Analysis: David Aebischer backed up Halak for the eighth straight game. Regardless of whether Abby or Huet dress, no one is going to touch Halak right now, especially at Bell Centre. He is 7-0 in his seven starts at home, so the other two goaltenders have minimal Fantasy appeal right now and are unlikely to play at all.
News: The Montreal Gazette reports Cristobal Huet (hamstring surgery) was able to practice on Tuesday morning and he is hopeful of returning to the lineup before the regular season ends. "There's no timetable," Huet said. "I'm doing my best in the gym and (his goaltender coach and team trainer) are making me work hard, but we don't want any setbacks. It's far from being close to a return. It's tough to predict anything, but we're in good shape now. We're going to try to be there before the end of the season."
Analysis: Huet has been sidelined since Feb. 14 when he tore the hamstring which required corrective surgery. Originally it was thought he was out for the season, but given the state of Montreal goaltending situation, it appears he will make every effort to come back and try and help his team. Keep an eye on this situation, but by no means is it a given he can or will be able to help your Fantasy team but for a game or two down the stretch, if at all. For now, David Aebischer remains the No. 1, followed by Michael Leighton and Jaroslav Halak in that order.
News: TSN.ca is reporting Cristobal Huet (hamstring surgery) will miss the remainder of the season due to his left hamstring injury which required surgery. That will leave the goaltending chores up to David Aebischer and Jaroslav Halak, assuming they do not go outside of the organization for help at the NHL trade deadline.
Analysis: It appears safe to drop Huet in all weekly Fantasy formats, although he still remains semi-attractive in leagues which allow many keepers.
News: The Canadiens, who have fallen out of a playoff position in the Eastern Conference, announced after the second period Saturday that injured goalie Cristobal Huet will have surgery on his left hamstring Sunday and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Analysis: It just keeps on getting worse for the All-Star Huet. He was already dealing with a personal five-game losing streak in net and now it looks as though he will be out for several weeks. Keep Huet out of active Fantasy lineups. The team should update his status after surgery on Sunday.
News: According to published reports, Canadiens G Cristobal Huet is out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. Huet suffered a pulled hamstring Wednesday when he stretched in an unsuccessful attempt to stop Brian Rafalski's second goal. He was replaced by David Aebischer in net.
Analysis: It just keeps on getting worse for the All-Star Huet. He was already dealing with a personal five-game losing streak in net and now it looks as though he could be shelved for a few weeks with a hamstring injury. Continue to keep Huet out of active Fantasy lineups and hope the Canadiens will have better news in the coming days.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet suffered a pulled hamstring Wednesday when he stretched in an unsuccessful attempt to stop Brian Rafalski's second goal. The Canadiens are expected to call up Jaroslav Halak from Hamilton of the American Hockey League to replace Huet. The team has not given a timetable for his return, but they have already said that backup David Aebischer will be in net Saturday against the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Hamstring injuries can be tricky, so it is likely that either Aebischer or Halak will start Sunday against the Blue Jackets as well. It is best to keep Huet reserved in all Fantasy formats until he is cleared to return. The injury really couldn't have come at a better time for the All-Star, who has lost his last five starts.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped 24 shots in Tuesday's game at Florida, as the Canadiens lost their fourth in a row.
Analysis: Huet might have bought himself another start on Saturday against Carolina, although it would not be surprising to see David Aebischer in the crease on Wednesday at New Jersey.
News: All-Star goaltender Cristobal Huet has lost his past three starts, yielding at least four goals in each, and is 4-9-0 with a 3.64 goals-against average in his past 13 outings.
Analysis: Huet seems to have lost the No. 1 netminder job to David Aebischer, who has started five of the team's past seven games. Aebischer is 3-4-1 with a 2.83 GAA in his last 10 games. Huet should be reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can get back on track.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed four goals on 39 shots in Thursday's game against the Senators.
Analysis: The All-Star has not looked sharp lately and coach Guy Carbonneau has had no problem turning to David Aebischer more and more lately.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet stopped 23 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Islanders Saturday.
Analysis: Huet now has lost consecutive starts, but still remains a high-end Fantasy goalie. He has been struggling as of late, but should be able to break out of his slump eventually.
News: David Aebischer was rewarded with his second straight start on Thursday at Pittsburgh and he took the loss in this one. Cristobal Huet was the backup again after getting torched in Toronto last Saturday.
Analysis: Huet still remains a solid play in most Fantasy leagues. Look for the All-Star to be back in the crease for Saturday's matinee against the Islanders.
News: RDS.ca is reporting that David Aebischer will get a second consecutive start on Thursday night against the Penguins in place of All-Star Cristobal Huet.
Analysis: Abby was one of the stars of Monday's game against the Senators and he will be rewarded with a second straight start for the first time since Nov. 7. Set your daily Fantasy lineups accordingly.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet stopped 25 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs Saturday.
Analysis: Huet had won consecutive starts prior to Saturday. Despite the loss, he remains a solid Fantasy option.
News: Cristobal Huet - who will make his first All-Star game appearance Wednesday - made 24 saves for Montreal in a 4-3 win over the Sabres on Saturday.
Analysis: Huet had been struggling in the last six games prior to Saturday, but will enter the break with 19 wins. Huet remains a solid Fantasy starter.
News: Cristobal Huet played like an All-Star after being called out in his last start, blocking nearly everything the Atlanta Thrashers shot his way. Huet, who will play in his first All-Star Game next week at Dallas, made 44 saves and the Montreal Canadiens finally scored after two straight shutouts for a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night. "I can't take away what Cristobal did," Montreal coach Guy Carbonneau said. "He was really, really good tonight. Forty-five shots against Atlanta is very hard."
Analysis: Carbonneau complained about Huet letting in two soft goals during a 4-0 loss to Vancouver on Tuesday. The goalie responded to the criticism with one of his strongest games of the season. Huet remains a solid Fantasy starter, although the offense rarely helps him out.
News: Cristobal Huet made 20 saves in Tuesday's game against the Canucks. The Canadiens have lost nine of 13 and haven't scored a goal in two straight. The lack of offense drew a chorus of boos from the sellout crowd throughout the third period.
Analysis: Huet remains a solid Fantasy starter, although the offense is not helping him get into the win column.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet was added to the Eastern Conference team for the NHL All-Star game on Jan. 24 in Dallas. It's the first all-star selection for the French goaltender. However, he had less than stellar All-Star numbers against Ottawa on Saturday, allowing six goals on 25 shots and was replaced by G David Aebischer at the 3:31 mark of the second period.
Analysis: Outside of Saturday's loss, Huet is well deserving of a spot on the All-Star team. He has a 17-9-3 record with a 2.63 GAA. He also had two shutouts and 924 saves. Huet has lost five of his last seven starts, but the team hasn't announced that he will lose his starting job. Huet remains a solid Fantasy goalie.
News: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet was yanked in the second period on Saturday against the Senators after giving up six goals on 25 shots. Backup G David Aebischer replaced Huet. He gave up two goals on the first three shots he saw, but blanked the Sens on five shots in the third period.
Analysis: Huet has struggled as of late after starting the season off on the right foot. He has lost five of his last seven starts, but the team hasn't announced that he will lose his starting job. Aebischer might get a start next time out, but Huet remains a solid Fantasy goalie.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed two goals on 30 shots in Tuesday's start against the Thrashers to pick up the victory.
Analysis: Huet had lost four of his past five start entering the game against Atlanta, but he remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in most leagues. Despite the recent rough patch, he has allowed three or fewer goals in 24 of his past 28 games.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped 34 shots in Sunday's game against the Devils. The Canadiens had lost consecutive games in regulation only once this season prior to their current losing streak, which head coach Guy Carbonneau noted has come about while a number of his key players have been under the weather.
Analysis: Huet remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues despite this recent rough patch for the Canadiens.
News: Huet came into the game leading the NHL with a .930 save percentage, but he allowed four goals on 19 shots in Thursday's game at Washington before giving way to David Aebischer.
Analysis: Huet remains a must-start in most Fantasy leagues despite the shaky performance on Thursday against the Caps.
News: Cristobal Huet made 21 saves in his fifth straight start on Tuesday against the Lightning, which earned only two points in the previous four games (1-3-0). "There was no panic in this room," said Huet, who made a pad save to deny Vincent Lecavalier on a breakaway before Tomas Plekanec's second goal. "We knew we had to get back to a good team work ethic, and it wasn't easy against those guys because they skate very hard and they pressure you all over the ice, but we won the battle."
Analysis: Huet remains a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goaltender in all formats, as he continues to roll right along. He is clearly the No. 1 option in Montreal over David Aebischer.
News: Cristobal Huet made 25 saves for Montreal, who had won six of their previous seven games before losing 3-1 to the Panthers on Friday.
Analysis: Huet has 16 wins on the season and is clearly the best goalie in Montreal right now. He should be used as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed one goal on 31 shots in Wednesday's game at Washington. He allowed a power play goal with 2:56 left to Alexander Semin to spoil his 14th career shutout. "Whether it's 3-0 or 4-1, it really doesn't matter," Huet said. "We won. That's what's important."
Analysis: Huet remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in all leagues. The Canadiens will be on the ice Friday night at Florida.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed two goals on 44 shots in Tuesday's win at Buffalo.
Analysis: That's a pretty impressive performance against a top-notch team. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy netminder in most formats.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed two goals on 43 shots in Thursday's game against the Lightning to pick up the victory.
Analysis: Huet has won three of his past six starts and he remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in most leagues.
News: According to published reports, Cristobal Huet will be between the pipes for Thursday's game against the Lightning, getting the start in place of David Aebischer.
Analysis: Huet has won two of his past five starts after a four-game winning streak. However, he is still the better of the two goaltenders in Montreal. Set your daily Fantasy lineups accordingly.
News: Tomas Vanek drove a slap shot past goalie Cristobal Huet on Buffalo's second shot in the shootout to lead the Sabres to a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Huet made 31 saves in the game.
Analysis: Huet remains a strong No. 2 Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed two goals on 27 shots in Thursday's game at N.Y. Islanders to pick up the victory.
Analysis: Huet remains a strong No. 2 Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed four goals on 16 shots in Monday's game against the Bruins and he was yanked early in the second period. David Aebischer allowed two goals on 14 shots to finish up.
Analysis: Huet had posted a 7-1 record in his past eight starts, so don't be too concerned about this off night.
News: Cristobal Huet, who made 36 saves in regulation and overtime, stopped Kyle Wellwood on Toronto's final shootout attempt, summoning a huge cheer from the sold-out crowd of 21,273 on Saturday as the Canadiens beat the Maple Leafs 4-3 in a shootout.
Analysis: Huet has clearly emerged as the top goaltender in Montreal and should see the majority of starts. He is now 10-3-2 after the win on Saturday. Use him as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goaltender while he has the hot hand.
News: Cristobal Huet earned his first win in four games against Carolina by stopping 31 shots in a 4-0 victory at the RBC Center on Nov. 2. He has a 1.57 GAA in earning a win and a tie in those four appearances.
Analysis: Huet remains a must-start for this very favorable matchup on Thursday evening.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped two of three shots in the shootout and Alex Kovalev and Saku Koivu converted their opportunities against Auld, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 1-0 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. "You don't think about the shutout because it's so tight," Huet said. "You think about the win."
Analysis: The French goalie recorded his sixth straight win and second shutout of the season, reducing his goals-against average to 1.93 and raising his save percentage to .943, both NHL bests.
News: Montreal goalie David Aebischer stopped 22 shots on Saturday in his first start since Nov. 16, when he was pulled after the second period of a 5-1 loss in Florida for the second start in a row. The Flyers beat the Canadiens 4-2 on Saturday.
Analysis: Canadiens G Cristobal Huet had made seven straight appearances -- including two relief appearances for Aebischer -- before sitting this one out. He has won five straight starts, and seven of eight, and has emerged as the top goalie in Montreal for the moment. Aebischer should be used more as a No. 3 Fantasy goalie at the current time. The Canadiens TG on the other hand could be used as a No. 1 or No. 2 unit depending on the size of the league.
News: Cristobal Huet made 37 saves leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night.
Analysis: Huet can be used as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy goaltender for the time being.
News: David Aebischer stopped 20-of-24 shots for Montreal before being pulled for the third period. Cristobal Huet stopped 14-of-15 shots in the third. "(Thursday) he didn't seem comfortable from the start to the end of the second period," said coach Guy Carbonneau. "But I'm not worried about him. He'll bounce back."
Analysis: It was the second consecutive start Aebischer was pulled from the game. He was replaced late in the second period of Saturday's 5-1 loss at Toronto after allowing four goals on 28 shots.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed three goals on 39 shots in Monday's game at Ottawa, as he picked up the victory against the Northeast Division rivals.
Analysis: Huet has won three of his past four starts, allowing three or fewer goals in five straight appearances. He is a decent No. 2 Fantasy goaltender, especially in leagues which average points per game in a scoring period.
News: Canadiens G David Aebischer allowed four goals on 28 shots Saturday against the Maple Leafs and was pulled after two periods in favor of Cristobal Huet, who went on to make 13 saves and allow one goal. The Leafs won 5-1.
Analysis: This was Aebischer's first loss in five starts and had the hot hand in Montreal. There is a good chance Huet will get the team's next start, so keep that in mind when setting Fantasy lineups. Both players remain must-starts in most Fantasy leagues as a No. 2 goaltender.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped 27 shots for the Canadiens, who lost in regulation for just the third time in 13 games, whom lost 2-1 to the Devils on Saturday.
Analysis: Huet has been playing extremely well for the Canadiens, who continue to use him and David Aebischer in a platoon situation. That bodes well for Fantasy players who own the Canadiens TG, but not so good for individual owners of Huet and Aebischer.
News: Cristobal Huet had 31 saves with a shutout on Thursday against the Hurricanes. "It's a good standard to start the year - if we can beat them, it'll let them know that it's not going to be like last year, maybe," Huet said. "But there is no revenge or anything like that. We're just happy to beat a very good team."
Analysis: Huet has been playing extremely well for the Canadiens, who continue to use him and David Aebischer in a platoon situation. That bodes well for Fantasy players who own the Canadiens TG, but not so good for individual owners of Huet and Aebischer.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped 31 shots in his first shutout of the season, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.
Analysis: Huet has been playing extremely well for the Canadiens, who continue to use him and David Aebischer in a platoon situation. That bodes well for Fantasy players who own the Canadiens TG, but not so good for individual owners of Huet and Aebischer. Make your lineup changes accordingly.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped 34 shots for Montreal, which has won eight of nine against its longtime rival the Boston Bruins, including the last six in a row with a 3-2 win on Thursday.
Analysis: Huet has been playing extremely well for the Canadiens, who continue to use him and David Aebischer in a platoon situation. That bodes well for Fantasy players who own the Canadiens TG, but not so good for individual owners of Huet and Aebischer. Make your lineup changes accordingly.
News: Huet stopped 22 shots in Modnay's game against the Sabres, but he allowed three goals as his record fell to 1-1-2. With Montreal controlling play early, Huet missed a long wrist shot by Novotny 9:42 into the first on Buffalo's second shot of the period. Novotny put a shot on net from just over the blue line that struck Huet's glove. The Canadiens' goalie remained in his butterfly stance as the puck popped into the air and dropped behind him into the net. "I felt that it wasn't in front of me, but I really don't know," Huet said. "I tried to control the puck but it went behind me."
Analysis: Huet has been playing extremely well for the Canadiens, who continue to use him and David Aebischer in a platoon situation.
News: Canadiens G David Aebischer got the start Saturday versus his old team, the Colorado Avalanche. He stopped 33 shots but let five get by him, however, his new teammates bailed him out in a 8-5 win.
Analysis: After Saturday's rocky start, don't be surprised if Cristobal Huet is in goal the next time the Canadiens take the ice. Huet and Aebischer are going to be taking turns in net until one of them clearly makes a strong case to be the team's No. 1 goalie. That bodes well for Fantasy players who own the Canadiens TG, but not so good for individual owners of Huet and Aebischer. Make your lineup changes accordingly.
News: G David Aebischer made 21 saves for Montreal on Wednesday, but lost 2-1 to the Blackhawks.
Analysis: It is not yet determined which goaltender will start Saturday against Colorado, but Aebischer did play well enough Wednesday that he might get the start against his former team. Cristobal Huet and Aebischer are going to be taking turns in net until one of them clearly makes a strong case to be the team's No. 1 goalie. That bodes well for Fantasy players who own the Canadiens TG, but not so good for individual owners of Huet and Aebischer.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed four goals in Tuesday's game against the Flames, but that was good enough to get a win against the more heralded Miikka Kiprusoff.
Analysis: Huet is expected to serve as a spectator in Wednesday's game at Chicago, as David Aebischer will get the start. It is not yet determined which goaltender will start Saturday against Colorado, but if Aebischer performs well against the Blackhawks, don't be surprised to see him get the start against his former team.
News: According to published reports, Cristobal Huet will get the start on Tuesday against the Flames with David Aebischer starting on Wednesday at Chicago.
Analysis: Aebischer and Huet look like they will alternate every other game for a while until one emerges as a clear-cut No. 1. Abby has been the far more impressive goaltender early on, but for now it is a platoon situation.
News: Cristobal Huet got the nod in net for the Canadiens home opener on Saturday, but he was not strong enough in a shootout to beat the Senators. Huet stopped 23 shots in regulation and overtime, but the Senators won 3-2 as a result of winning the shootout.
Analysis: Huet and David Aebischer are in a heated battle to be named the No. 1 goalie in Montreal. Aebischer has played better in his two games, but Huet hasn't played overly bad to make it a clear-cut decision to go with Aebischer. Set your daily lineups accordingly, but the Canadiens TG remains a great start while these two athletes battle it out.
News: According to published reports, coach Guy Carbonneau has tabbed Cristobal Huet as his starting goaltender for Saturday's home opener against the Senators.
Analysis: David Aebischer looked solid in the past two games, winning both on the road. However, Huet will get another chance after struggling in the regular season opener.
News: Rookie head coach Guy Carbonneau will face his first major decision of the young season Wednesday when the Canadiens face the Flyers in Philadelphia. He must decide between Cristobal Huet, who led the Canadiens to the playoffs last season, and David Aebischer, who was a No. 1 goaltender in Colorado before he was traded to the Canadiens last March.
Analysis: Neither goaltender had a great training camp, but Aebischer might have earned the start Wednesday after a strong performance Saturday night against Toronto. He stopped 36 of 38 shots and was particularly strong in the overtime and the shootout. Both are worth holding onto in Fantasy leagues until this plays out.
News: G Cristobal Huet stopped 33 shots, but yielded four goals in the Canadiens' 5-4 shootout loss on Friday.
Analysis: Huet will have to play better if he intends to fend off David Aebischer for the starting gig. Huet is a poor Fantasy option at this time until he proves he is here to stay.
News: Cristobal Huet made 12 saves in Tuesday's preseason game against the Bruins, allowing four goals, before yielding to Carey Price midway through the second period.
Analysis: Huet will have to do a lot better than that if he hopes to unseat David Aebischer and claim the team's No. 1 goaltender job.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed three goals on 34 shots in Wednesday's loss at Buffalo.
Analysis: Huet might be back on the bench for Thursday's game at Boston in favor of David Aebischer who won his last start.
News: Cristobal Huet did not shut out the Bruins this time, but he stopped three goals on 29 shots to pick up another win against the Northeast Division rivals.
Analysis: Huet stopped all 32 shots he faced in last Saturday's game against the Bruins to earn his seventh shutout of the season. He remains a top Fantasy option in all leagues right now despite the presence of David Aebischer.
News: Huet stopped all 32 shots he faced in Saturday's game against the Bruins to pick up his seventh shutout of the season.
Analysis: Huet is second in the league in shutouts, behind just Calgary's Miikka Kiprusoff who has eight shutouts.
News: Cristobal Huet picked up his sixth shutout of the season on Tuesday against the Islanders, stopping 36 shots that he faced.
Analysis: Huet has taken control of the No. 1 job in Montreal with his stellar play, leaving Fantasy owners of David Aebischer kicking themselves.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed just one goal on 34 shots in Thursday's impressive win against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Huet continues to maintain a grasp on the team's No. 1 goaltending job despite the fact they acquired David Aebischer at the trading deadline. He remains a must-start in all leagues until he starts to cool off.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed just two goals on 26 shots in Monday's game at Washington to pick up another win.
Analysis: Huet will likely get two more starts this week, as the Canadiens play four games in the next six days.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed two goals on 24 shots in Monday's game against the Lightning, as he was sharp, but unable to continue his scoreless streak.
Analysis: Huet looked like he was on his way back to being a backup following the acquisition of David Aebischer from Colorado, but he had a plan of his own. He will likely give way to Aebischer for his debut on Thursday against the Hurricanes.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped all 26 shots he faced in a 1-0 win over the N.Y. Rangers on Saturday.
Analysis: Huet has laid claim to the No. 1 goaltending job in Montreal with back-to-back shutouts, despite the fact the team went out and traded for David Aebischer. The Canadiens might go with the dreaded goaltender rotation as they have two hot netminders on the roster. That would limit the Fantasy appeal of both.
News: Cristobal Huet made a statement on Thursday at Boston, stopping all 28 shots he faced to pick up another shutout.
Analysis: Huet laid claim to the No. 1 goaltending job in Montreal with the shutout, despite the fact the team went out and traded for David Aebischer. The Canadiens might go with the dreaded goaltender rotation as they have two hot netminders on the roster. That would limit the Fantasy appeal of both.
News: Cristobal Huet will see a tremendous drop in Fantasy appeal, as the Montreal Canadiens acquired David Aebischer from the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday for Jose Theodore (heel).
Analysis: Huet was humming right along, but the Canadiens were clearly looking for an upgrade after Theodore went down to injury. He is only worth keeping in larger Fantasy leagues, as he will be the No. 2 in Montreal now.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed five goals on 34 shots in Tuesday's game at Toronto, as he suffered his first loss since Feb. 2.
Analysis: Huet had gone nine straight starts (6-0-3) before losing Tuesday's game against the Leafs. Despite the setback, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues until this type of performance is no longer the exception, but the rule.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed four goals on 28 shots in Monday's game at Philadelphia to lose in a shootout.
Analysis: Huet has been standing on his head lately, so he was due for a poor performance. Look for Huet to bounce back on Tuesday in Toronto against a wounded animal.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped all 24 shots he faced in Thursday's game at Florida to pick up the shutout in a 1-0 win against Roberto Luongo and the Panthers.
Analysis: Huet has won both of his starts since officially taking over as the No. 1 goaltender in place of Jose Theodore (heel). If he is still available in your Fantasy league, scoop him up immediately.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed three goals on 35 shots in Tuesday's game at N.Y. Islanders to get the victory. He is now the team's No. 1 goaltender with Jose Theodore (heel) out for at least five more weeks.
Analysis: Huet looked pretty sharp and received a lot of offensive support to give him the win. He is a great pickup in all Fantasy leagues if he is still available.
News: Cristobal Huet will take over as the starting goaltender in Montreal now that Jose Theodore is out six to eight weeks due to a broken right heel.
Analysis: Huet has been impressive over the past few weeks, as it appeared he was closing in on claiming the starting job outright anyway. He is one of the most added players in CBS Sportsline.com Fantasy leagues for good reason. If he is still available, scoop him up.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped 22 of 24 shots on Saturday vs. Atlanta, but still lost in a shootout.
Analysis: Huet has not officially been named as the team's No. 1 goaltender, but he sure looks a lot like it lately. If he is available in your Fantasy league, consider scooping him up for depth.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed two goals on 28 shots in Thursday's game at Buffalo, as the former backup continues to roll right along.
Analysis: Huet has not officially been named as the team's No. 1 goaltender, but he sure looks a lot like it lately. If he is available in your Fantasy league, consider scooping him up for depth.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed three goals on 34 shots, including the game-winner by Buffalo's Maxim Afinogenov in overtime, to lose against the Sabres on Tuesday.
Analysis: Huet came in with two straight shutouts against the Bruins and Flyers, but he could not extend the scoreless streak.
News: Cristobal Huet recorded his second shutout in as many days on Sunday vs. Philadelphia. Huet, who claimed his first Montreal shutout in Saturday's 2-0 win over Boston, made 25 saves to win consecutive games for the first time since March 9-10, 2004, when he was with Los Angeles and swept the Phoenix Coyotes in back-to-back games. The 30-year-old Frenchman posted his sixth career shutout while making his third consecutive start since replacing struggling starter Theodore in three of the Canadiens' previous four games.
Analysis: Maybe this is the beginning of something great for Fantasy owners. He is certainly worth picking up to see if he can keep performances like this up. If you can afford the roster space, why not?
News: Cristobal Huet got his first Montreal shutout leading the Canadiens to a 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Huet, acquired from Los Angeles following the 2003-04 season, made 35 saves for his fifth career shutout, his first since Feb. 23, 2004 against Nashville with the Kings. The 30-year-old Frenchman made his second consecutive start against the Bruins -- who beat Montreal 3-1 at home Thursday -- after relieving struggling starter Jose Theodore in three of the Canadiens' previous four games.
Analysis: Maybe this is the beginning of something great for Fantasy owners. He is certainly worth picking up to see if he can keep performances like this up. If you can afford the roster space, why not?
News: Cristobal Huet allowed three goals on 27 shots in Wednesday's game at Philadelphia starting in place of Jose Theodore.
Analysis: Huet has been solid recently, getting a nice win on the road in the City of Brotherly Love, while Jose Theodore has struggled mightily. There is no chance Huet will take over as the starter, but he might see a lot more time than he normally would.
News: Cristobal Huet allowed two goals on 19 shots on Monday at Carolina after replacing an ineffective Jose Theodore in the second period.
Analysis: Don't be surprised to see Huet get another start on Wednesday at Philadelphia, as Theodore has dropped three straight starts. Theodore has been given a vote of confidence by Bob Gainey, so don't expect Huet to be named as the starter any time soon. However, he is a great No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in leagues which average points per game.
News: The Charlotte Observer notes that Cristobal Huet is probably going to start in goal for Montreal at Carolina Monday. Jose Theodore had started four straight games after a two-game benching, but he was pulled after giving up five goals in the first period at Vancouver Saturday.
Analysis: Huet has been getting sporadic starts and it's unlikely he'll unseat Theodore. But he's worth picking up in daily leagues for this possible start -- especially considering that Cory Stillman, the Hurricanes' second-leading points scorer, is questionable with a chest injury.
News: Cristobal Huet got the start in Saturday's game at Minnesota. He allowed four goals and made 24 saves in the rare starting assignment.
Analysis: Huet was getting the call as Jose Theodore (knee) was not quite 100 percent. He might get another start in the upcoming scoring period, but he is not a recommended Fantasy starter.
News: According to the Montreal Gazette, Cristobel Huet could start tonight if Jose Theodore (knee) can't play.
Analysis: Huet has minimal Fantasy appeal unless Theodore misses an extended period of time.
News: Huet (knee) was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday.
Analysis: Huet will serve as the backup to starter Jose Theodore. He has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News: Cristobel Huet is expected to miss the start of the regular season due to knee surgery. He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament while working out in June and is not expected to return until at least November.
Analysis: With Huet out of the mix, Yann Danis will serve as tbe backup to starter Jose Theodore.
News: Cristobal Huet was packaged with Radek Bonk from Los Angeles to Montreal on Saturday for backup goaltender Mathieu Garon and the 95th pick overall in the 2004 draft.
Analysis: Huet was impressive at times filling in for injured goaltender Roman Cechmanek last season. Huet is worth adding in deeper leagues on Draft Day, especially as insurance for Jose Theodore.
News: Cristobal Huet made 21 saves in Monday's 3-0 win over Nashville.
Analysis: Huet now has three shutouts this season. He is worth picking up in most Fantasy leagues while Roman Cechmanek (groin) is on injured reserve.
News: Cristobal Huet will start in net for the Kings on Saturday due to the injury to Roman Cechmanek, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Analysis: Huet won't be worth adding to a Fantasy roster unless Cechmanek is ruled out for an extended period.
News: Cristobal Huet stopped 36 shots on goal, allowing only one, to tie the Islanders Monday.
Analysis: Despite this effort, Huet is only useful as a reserve goalie in larger leagues since he gets few starts.
News: Cristobel Huet is expected to start Thursday's game against Phoenix, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Analysis: Roman Cechmanek (hip) was able to practice on Wednesday, but he is still not ready for game action.
News: Cristobal Huet picked up a shutout at Pittsburgh on Friday night, facing only 11 shots.
Analysis: Huet will not see many opportunities due to the presence of Roman Cechmanek unless injuries occur.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Cristobal Huet has beaten out Milan Hnilicka for the backup goaltender job to starter Roman Cechmanek.
Analysis: Huet is still not worth adding to a Fantasy roster unless an injury befalls Cechmanek.
News: Huet made 30 saves in a scoreless tie at Carolina Saturday. It was his first career shutout and second consecutive start for Los Angeles. Consider adding him to your Fantasy roster if you are desperate for goaltending, as it appears the team will give him more time down the stretch.
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News: Huet was assigned to Manchester of the AHL on Wednesday. Travis Scott was recalled from Manchester to take his place. Huet has no Fantasy value.
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