News:B.J. Crombeen (lower body) saw 10:07 worth of ice time Tuesday against the Panthers.
Analysis: It was B.J. Crombeen's first action since March 23, though he's only worthy of fantasy consideration in PIM-heavy formats. To date, he has 86 PIMs and seven points in 31 games.
News:B.J. Crombeen (lower body) signed a two-year extension with the Lightning on Monday, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen has been out of action for more than a week with a lower-body injury, but it clearly isn't a major concern for Tampa, as it inked the 27-year-old to a two-year extension Monday. He doesn't pack much of a scoring punch, but Crombeen is an enforcer along the blue line, recording 86 penalty minutes in 30 games so far this season.
News:B.J. Crombeen (lower body) won't play against the Sabres on Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Analysis: Those in PIM-friendly formats will need to look elsewhere Tuesday, with B.J. Crombeen set to miss his second straight game with his unspecified lower-body injury.
News:B.J. Crombeen is dealing with a lower-body injury, Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen, who won't play Sunday against the Jets, is coming off a 22-PIM game Saturday, which gives him a team-high 86 penalty minutes in 30 games to date.
News:B.J. Crombeen (head) saw 9:21 worth of ice time in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen returned from a one-game absence to record two PIMs on Sunday, which brings his season total to 32. That's the only category in which he's going to help fantasy owners, though. In his first campaign with the Lightning, he has a pair of assists in 10 games out of the gate.
News:B.J. Crombeen (head) has been cleared to play, but may still sit out Thursday's game against the Devils.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen was held out of most of Tuesday's tilt with the Flyers after taking some big punches from Zac Rinaldo during a fight. Crombeen was medically cleared to play by team doctors Wednesday, but Guy Boucher may choose to sit him just as a precaution.
News: The Lightning are looking forward to B.J. Crombeen's sandpaper style this season, reports the Tampa Tribune. "He's a gritty guy, he's going to finish his checks, he's going to score a couple of goals, he's going to chip it around out there," said teammate Eric Brewer. "He's going to kill some penalties and (fans) are going to like him."
Analysis: He's not much for fantasy, but his on-ice presence will be invaluable. He'll be the guy they call on to kill penalties late in games and he'll hop the boards to smother the opposition's best line. His abrasiveness does lend itself to penalties, though -- he has 580 in 288 career games. Second thought, he might help deep sin-bin leagues.
News:B.J. Crombeen will play with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears, according to Tampa Bay Times.
Analysis: The contract allows him to evaluate the situation on a week-to-week basis if he wants to continue playing. He's recovering from a shoulder injury that forced him to miss 42 games last season. The Solar Bears are the affiliate of the Minnesota Wild.
News:B.J. Crombeen has been traded to the Lightning along with a fifth-round pick in exchange for fourth-round picks in 2013 and 2014, the Blues' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen, who turned 27 on Tuesday, recorded three points (1G, 2A) and 71 penalty minutes in 40 games for St. Louis last season, his fourth with the team. The winger has 54 points (27G, 27A) and 541 PIMs in 280 career NHL games.
News:B.J. Crombeen was hit with a ten-minute misconduct penalty in the waning seconds of Saturday's Game 1 against Los Angeles.
Analysis: On the off chance that you started him, you got a nice bonus in the PIM column. But few fantasy owners did that, as his value is minimal in most formats.
News:B.J. Crombeen scored the Blues' first goal Thursday night in their 2-1 victory over the Sharks in Game 4 of their quarterfinal playoff series.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen, who was a healthy scratch in seven of the final eight games of the regular season and in the first game of this playoff series, is an unlikely scoring source for the Blues after he scored one goal during the regular season.
News:B.J. Crombeen played 6:45 in his season debut Tuesday in the loss to Detroit, putting one shot on goal.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen did not see much ice time in his return from a shoulder injury, but should be a solid option for those who stream goons in leagues that reward penalty minutes.
News:B.J. Crombeen (shoulder) will play Tuesday for the first time this season, Blues broadcaster Kelly Chase reports.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen expected to return around the new year, so it appears he is right on track. Crombeen's return will help the Blues' depth and some physicality to the lineup, but with 14 goals, 15 assists and 322 PIM in 159 games over the last two seasons, he won't provide much besides goon points.
News:B.J. Crombeen (shoulder) is about 10 days to two weeks away from playing, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen, who joined the Blues on the team's current road trip, has been practicing with the no-contact jersey. Once the red shirt is removed, he should ramp up to the lineup pretty quickly.
News:B.J. Crombeen (shoulder) joined the Blues on their current road trip, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports.
Analysis: This marks B.J. Crombeen's first road trip since he suffered a shoulder injury. It's still uncertain if he'll play Wednesday against the Avalanche.
News:B.J. Crombeen (shoulder) said he'll need a few weeks before he can engage in contact, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen is back and practicing with the team and says he doesn't feel any discomfort in the shoulder. He just needs to heal up and get stronger while wearing his no-contact jersey in team practices.
News:B.J. Crombeen (shoulder) joined his teammates on the ice for Saturday's practice, the In The Slot blog reports.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen, who was wearing the no-contact red jersey Saturday, has been skating on his own for about a week now. He can stick-handle, shoot and perform other aspects of the game, but doesn't expect to be cleared for contact for some time. He's been out with a fractured clavicle suffered during the Blues' final preseason game Oct. 1.
News:B.J. Crombeen (shoulder) is still targeting Jan. 1 for his return from the IR, NHL.com reports.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen has been sidelined since the beginning of October with a broken scapula in his left shoulder. He was fighting for one of the Blues' final roster spots before suffering the injury, so it's unlikely he'll have a significant role when he is healthy enough to return.
News:B.J. Crombeen won't know for another couple of weeks whether surgery will be required to repair his broken left scapula, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: "They're still waiting to find out all the details, but as of right now there's no surgery," said B.J. Crombeen. "It's a step in the right direction, and hopefully it can just heal properly and quickly." Whether or not he goes under the knife, Crombeen is going to be out of the lineup for a few months.
News:B.J. Crombeen broke his left scapula in the third period of Saturday's loss to the Stars, according to the Associated Press.
Analysis:B.J. Crombeen was battling for one of the last roster spots with the Blues but he will likely be gone for months.
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen returned to action on Monday against the Avalanche after missing three games with a lower-body injury. He didn't have a point in 4:56 of ice time and finished at minus-1. He did rack up seven penalty minutes, including five for fighting Chris Stewart in the second.
Analysis: Crombeen has gotten into 14 fights this season and continues to serve as a primary checking-line presence. He has improved some offensively since Davis Payne moved behind the bench. Still, Crombeen is a flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen (lower body) missed a third straight game Saturday as St. Louis hosted Chicago.
Analysis: Crombeen has been playing better lately, but is still more of a checking-line presence and flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen did not play on Thursday against the Sharks because of a lower-body injury. He has missed the last two games.
Analysis: Crombeen has been playing a lot better since Davis Payne took over behind the bench, but he is still by no stretch of the imagination an offensive guru. He is still more of a checking-line presence and flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen did not play on Wednesday against the Blackhawks because of a lower-body injury. He is day to day.
Analysis: Crombeen has been playing a lot better since Davis Payne took over behind the bench, but he is still by no stretch of the imagination an offensive guru. He is still more of a checking-line presence and flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.
News: The Alton Telegraph reports that Blues RW B.J. Crombeen (lower body) won't play Tuesday at Chicago.
Analysis: Crombeen's injury isn't supposed to be anything serious, so hopefully he'll be back in action later this week. When healthy he remains worth using in deeper leagues that reward bad behavior.
News: The Alton Telegraph reports that Blues RW B.J. Crombeen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Crombeen has just 11 points in 55 games as he continues in his second full NHL season. He is still racking up the penalty minutes though, so remains worth using in deeper leagues that reward bad behavior when healthy. He is a risky start for Fantasy Week 18 (Feb. 1-7).
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen failed to record a point and finished at even on Monday against the Flames. He did take five shots on net. Crombeen has a season-high three goals and four points in 12 January games.
Analysis: Crombeen has looked like a different player since coach Davis Payne took over behind the bench in January. Coaching changes definitely have that effect. While Crombeen is having a nice month, we aren't ready to hand him the MVP trophy. He is still more of a checking-line presence and flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen scored a goal during Friday's 4-3 win against the Red Wings. Crombeen had tied the score at 3 when he knocked in a rebound 14:39 into the second period.
Analysis: The Blues claimed Crombeen off waivers from Dallas in 2008-09 and pretty much saved the career of the checking-line forward. Crombeen became an effective two-way player for St. Louis and was able to keep his job in the offseason. We don't expect a lot of scoring from Crombeen, so he has minimal Fantasy appeal in standard formats. However, he is a nice flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward B.J. Crombeen. The 25-year-old Crombeen was claimed off waivers from Dallas on Nov. 18, 2008, and made his Blues debut three days later. He had 22 points in 81 games and ranked second among NHL rookies with 148 penalty minutes.
Analysis: Crombeen scored three goals on Dec. 8 against Nashville, becoming the first Blues rookie to score a hat trick since 1992. Crombeen is a nice checking-line forward for the Blues but remains just a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:The Sports Xchange reports forward B.J. Crombeen is still on the Blues' offseason shopping list. Crombeen, 23, is a restricted free agent, whom the Blues claimed off waivers from Dallas last season. He finished the 2008-09 season with 11 goals and 17 points in 66 games with the Blues.
Analysis: In addition to playing a sound defensive game, Crombeen adds a tough physical presence to the lineup. He had his best offensive season with the Blues and also totaled 122 penalty minutes. Wherever Crombeen lands in 2009-10, he is going to be more of a flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:B.J. Crombeen helped put the St. Louis Blues back in playoff position. Crombeen scored twice, Chris Mason made 28 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Phoenix Coyotes 5-1 on Tuesday night to inch closer to their first playoff berth since 2004. "We can't get too high with it," Crombeen said. "We've still got two games left and it's such a tight race you can't let anything slip away." Crombeen tied the game 1-all at 11:00 of the first period when his wrist shot from the right circle slid between Ilya Bryzgalov's pads and trickled across the goal line. The goal was Crombeen's first since February 16, a span of 23 games. "I was just trying to throw it on net and somehow it squeaked through him," Crombeen said. Crombeen scored with 13.7 seconds left in the second and David Perron stepped out of the penalty box and scored on a breakaway off a long outlet from T.J. Oshie with 11:33 to play.
Analysis: Crombeen has found himself right at home in 2008-09 with the Blues. He had a few good games earlier in the season, but his offense has thinned out as of late before Tuesday's game. No surprise seeing how Crombeen is a checking-line forward. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM despite the big night.
News:B.J. Crombeen scored the go-ahead goal on a rebound with 5:14 to play, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the punchless New York Rangers on Monday night. Crombeen had been scoreless for 16 games before beating Henruk Lundqvist for his 10th goal. Lundvquist had to go down to stop a drive by Barret Jackman, and Crombeen skated around the fallen goalie before roofing the puck.
Analysis: Crombeen has found himself right at home in 2008-09 with the Blues. He had a few good games earlier in the season, but his offense has thinned out as of late. No surprise seeing how Crombeen is a checking-line forward. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen didn't record a point and finished at plus-1 in 15:41 of ice time Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, but totaled three penalties, including a major for fighting Jared Boll. Crombeen, who doesn't have a point in 10 games, totaled nine penalty minutes and has 104 infraction minutes on the season.
Analysis: Crombeen has totaled a career-high 12 major penalties in 2008-09. He also has a career-high nine goals, but his scoring touch has gone out the window as of late. Crombeen is primarily a checking-line forward and best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen scored in a second straight game Friday as St. Louis beat the Canucks 6-4.
Analysis: Crombeen is a solid checking forward, but he only has 16 points in this, his first full NHL season. He remains just a low-end Fantasy option in deeper leagues that reward PIM for the moment.
News: St. Louis RW B.J. Crombeen picked up a goal and an assist in the Blues' win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Crombeen scored a shorthanded goal in the 1st period, his 8th of the season, and later added an assist on Alexander Steen's power play goal.
Analysis: Crombeen has 15 points on the season but these were his first since Dec. 13. Crombeen still remains just a low-end Fantasy option until further notice. He was hot earlier but he's cold as ice right now.
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen scored a goal during Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Sharks. Crombeen scored 41 seconds into the second and has six goals in his last five games.
Analysis: Crombeen hasn't come down from his high after scoring three times Dec. 8 against the Predators. He has been a better than expected waiver-wire addition from Dallas, but who knows if this hot streak will last? Crombeen still remains just a low-end Fantasy option until further notice.
News:B.J. Crombeen doubled his career goal total in one game and accomplished a feat his father never did. Crombeen's first NHL hat trick, which included the game-winning goal with 3:43 to play helped the St. Louis Blues to a 6-3 victory against the Nashville Predators 6-3 on Monday night. Mike Crombeen played in the NHL for seven seasons, including five with the Blues, but never scored three times in a game. "I'll have to call him up and see what he has to say about it," Crombeen joked. Crombeen, who also had an assist, added an empty-netter with 30 seconds to play for his first career hat trick as the Blues held the Predators to one shot on goal in the third period. "That line of (Jay) McClement, (Alexander) Steen and Crombeen's had a couple solid games for us," Blues coach Andy Murray said. "To see them rewarded was gratifying."
Analysis: Crombeen had three career goals coming into this game, including two this season, and now has four in the past two games as the Blues earned five of a possible six points in a three-game homestand. "I can't say I was expecting that going into the game," Crombeen said. "Right spot at the right time on the first one. (Alex Steen) made a beautiful play on the second one and obviously, an empty net on the third one. It was a good night. The best part of it was we got the win." Crombeen has been with St. Louis since late November when he was claimed off waivers from Dallas, but has been a much better offensive weapon since the move. It's still too early too tell if he can keep this up since Crombeen is primarily an enforcer when healthy. Consider him more of a wait-and-see Fantasy project to see if he can keep this scoring pace alive.
News: Blues RW B.J. Crombeen scored the team's game-winning goal during Saturday's 4-3 win against the Coyotes. The Blues took a 4-2 lead when Crombeen one-timed Patrik Berglund's pass for his second of the season.
Analysis: Crombeen has been with St. Louis since late November when he was claimed off waivers from Dallas. He is still primarily on the ice as a checking forward and should only be used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The injury-riddled St. Louis Blues have claimed B.J. Crombeen off waivers from the Dallas Stars.
Analysis: Crombeen, 23, has appeared in 15 games with Dallas this season, posting five points (one goal, four assists) along with 26 penalty minutes. He is primarily a checking forward and should only be used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.-
News: The Stars have placed RW B.J. Crombeen on waivers. He has one goal and four assists this seasn.
Analysis: Crombeen had a strong training camp and managed to land a spot on the Stars' third line to open the season. He is a decent two-way player, but is primarily a checking forward and should only be used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when up with the Stars.
News: Stars RW B.J. Crombeen tallied a goal and an assist during Saturday's 6-5 loss against the Capitals. Dallas rallied from a 4-2 deficit and it started on Crombeen's redirect with 4:05 left in the second period -- his first career goal. Crombeen has five points in nine games.
Analysis: Crombeen had a strong training camp and managed to land a spot on the Stars' third line to open the season. He is a decent two-way player, but is primarily a checking forward and should only be used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Stars RW B.J. Crombeen had an assist and finished at plus-1 during Monday's 2-1 win against the Rangers. Crombeen also spent two minutes in the penalty box for roughing. He now has two assists, a plus-2 rating and 14 penalty minutes in six games.
Analysis: Crombeen had a strong training camp and managed to land a spot on the Stars' third line to open the season. He is a decent two-way player, but is primarily a checking forward and should only be used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars RW B.J. Crombeen is making a case to start the season in the NHL. Crombeen, who played in a handful of games with the Stars last season, has impressed coaches in his first week of training camp. He has one goal, two assists and a plus-4 rating in four preseason games.
Analysis: Crombeen, 22, appeared in eight regular season games with Dallas last season, notching two assists and 39 penalty minutes, and he went scoreless in five Stanley Cup Playoff games. He skated in 65 games with the AHL Iowa Stars, earning 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) and a team-high 158 PIM. Crombeen was a second round pick in 2003. Crombeen could develop into a decent Fantasy option at some point since he is still young, but until that happens, he has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The Stars signed right wing B.J. Crombeen to a one-year, two-way contract Wednesday that would pay him $550,000 for the 2008-09 campaign at the NHL level. "B.J. has been with us for a number of years now and has flourished through our development process," Stars Co-GM Les Jackson told NHL.com. "He has gained some really valuable experience and his game is to the point where he is ready to take the next step. He is knocking on the door of the NHL."
Analysis: Crombeen, 22, appeared in eight regular season games with Dallas last season, notching two assists and 39 penalty minutes, and he went scoreless in five Stanley Cup Playoff games. He skated in 65 games with the AHL Iowa Stars, earning 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) and a team-high 158 PIM. Crombeen was a second round pick in 2003. Crombeen could develop into a decent Fantasy option at some point since he is still young, but until that happens, he has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Dallas RW B.J. Crombeen made his NHL debut and got into a fight with Columbus' Jared Boll at 3:18 of the third period. Crombeen played 7:29 minutes, had one shot and finished with a plus-1.
Analysis: Crombeen has appeared in 41 games this with Iowa, posting six goals and seven assists for 13 points with a team-high 103 penalty minutes. Last season, he played the majority of the season with Assat Pori of the Finnish Elite League, appearing in 55 games and notching 22 points (13-9-22) with 152 penalty minutes. Crombeen has no Fantasy value at the moment.
News: The Dallas Stars announced Wednesday that the club has recalled right wing B.J. Crombeen from the AHL affiliate Iowa Stars. The 22-year-old Crombeen will be looking to make his NHL debut on Thursday in San Jose.
Analysis: Crombeen has appeared in 41 games this with Iowa, posting six goals and seven assists for 13 points with a team-high 103 penalty minutes. Last season, he played the majority of the season with Assat Pori of the Finnish Elite League, appearing in 55 games and notching 22 points (13-9-22) with 152 penalty minutes. Crombeen has no Fantasy value at the moment.
