News:Jeff Carter notched his fourth goal of the playoffs and added an assist in a 4-3 win Thursday.
Analysis:Jeff Carter is certainly rewarding those who bet on his scoring success from the regular season carrying over into the playoffs.
News:Jeff Carter picked up a pair of goal in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Blues.
Analysis:Jeff Carter's now tallied three goals in the series as his scoring touch from the regular season has carried over to the playoffs.
News:Jeff Carter scored the game-winning goal against the Stars on Sunday and added two assists as well.
Analysis:Jeff Carter has 25 goals in 45 games, good for fourth in the league. He also has a league-leading eight game-winning goals.
News:Jeff Carter scored a goal, his 20th of the season, against the Stars on Sunday.
Analysis:Jeff Carter may have 20 goals, good for fourth in the league, but he only has four assists to go with all those tallies.
News:Jeff Carter collected his team-leading 19th goal of the campaign in Saturday's loss at Minnesota. He found the net during a second-period power play.
Analysis: The one knock against him is a lack of assists (just four all season). But if your league emphasizes goal scoring, he's The Man on this roster.
News:Jeff Carter ended an uncharacteristic scoreless string Monday with a goal and an assist as LA pulled away from Phoenix for a 4-0 win.
Analysis: He had gone four games without a scoresheet appearance, easily the longest such stretch for him this year. He's got to be in your lineup at every opportunity, since his 18 tallies are second in the NHL.
News:Jeff Carter opened the scoring in Saturday's game against Calgary with a power-play tally, his 17th goal of the season. The Kings went on to take a 6-2 decision.
Analysis: He only has two assists to go with all those markers, but who cares? He's second in the league in goal scoring, trailing only Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos (19). Jeff Carter appears to have found a magic elixir that has him shooting at a 25.0% pace, more than double his career average. Ride it while you can, but don't be afraid to pull the trigger if you can get a ransom for him in trade.
News:Jeff Carter scored his 15th goal of the season Tuesday against the Blues.
Analysis:Jeff Carter is the definition of sizzling hot, as he picked up a hat trick Monday and has scored nine goals in his last eight games. When he is hot, he is as good as any sniper in the game. Now if only he could pick up some assists -- he's still got just two.
News:Jeff Carter managed a natural hat trick, including a power-play goal and a game-winning goal, against the Predators on Monday.
Analysis:Jeff Carter only has 16 points, but 14 of those are goals, which puts him in the top 10 for that category in the NHL.
News:Jeff Carter ran his goal streak to five games with a power-play goal Wednesday.
Analysis:Jeff Carter's collected just two assists on the season but continues to light the lamp on a regular basis.
News:Jeff Carter scored his ninth goal of the season in Saturday's win over Colorado. It stood up as the game-winner and extended his goal streak to three games and three goals.
Analysis: His Cy Young season continues -- he's 9-2 in the goals/assists game, and those nine goals are top-10 in the league. He's particularly valuable in formats that overweight sniping, and might be available in trade from an owner who only sees his overall production.
News:Jeff Carter scored two goals, including the game-winner, was a plus-2, and had four shots on goal against the Blues on Monday.
Analysis: While Jeff Carter now has six goals in 11 games, he only has seven points, and he is also a minus-1, so there is some room for improvement. Carter does have a track record from past seasons, including his play last season after being traded to the Kings.
News:Jeff Carter ran his goal streak to three games with a tally in Monday's 3-2 win over Vancouver.
Analysis:Jeff Carter's got some offensive talent as a former 46-goal scorer but has struggled since leaving Philadelphia. He's no threat to unseat Anze Kopitar on the team's top line, but could give the Kings some additional scoring punch on the second line if he's able to maintain his hot start.
Kings' Carter Moved To Center With Kopitar (Knee) Sidelined
News:Jeff Carter has been moved to center during training camp with Anze Kopitar (knee) sidelined.
Analysis: Kopitar is a virtual lock to miss a few of the Kings' first games, but seems to be on the mend, meaning Jeff Carter's run in the middle could be short-lived. Carter is expected to be flanked by Dustin Penner and Justin Williams on the wings with Kopitar out, and then move back to his usual spot as the right wing on the second line.
News:Jeff Carter scored twice in the Kings' Stanley Cup-clinching victory Monday night, giving him four goals in the finals and eight in the playoffs.
Analysis:Jeff Carter certainly helped shake the moniker of a talented scorer who disappeared in the playoffs, pinned on him after the 2010 Finals when he was with Philadelphia. Carter had half his playoff's goals in the finals and received a nice reward after playing so poorly in Columbus that he got his wish to be traded.
News:Jeff Carter created 17,000 scowls in Newark on Saturday night by sliding the puck past New Jersey's Martin Brodeur in the 14th minute of overtime, giving the Kings their second straight 2-1 win in the Stanley Cup Final. The game-winner levels his postseason ledger at five goals and five assists in 16 starts.
Analysis:Jeff Carter's season changed abruptly from a descent into oblivion to a strong shot at history when he was acquired in February from the Blue Jackets. While there are more prolific scorers on the LA roster, any sniper has a chance to be a hero in the postseason; with 40 regular-season game-winners, Carter has shown that he can produce in the clutch.
News:Jeff Carter picked up a hat trick in the Kings' 4-0 win in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday.
Analysis:Jeff Carter's struggled at times this postseason as he came into play Tuesday with just four points in ten playoff games but the Kings now have a chance to put a stranglehold on the series as it heads back to Los Angeles.
News:Jeff Carter picked up a pair of assists Wednesday in his first game back since injuring his ankle.
Analysis:Jeff Carter logged nearly 21 minutes of ice time in his return and helped the Kings earn the series opener win over the favored Canucks.
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) will play Wednesday against Vancouver, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter last suited up March 28, but his return will be a nice boost up front for the Kings' attack. Look for him to skate on a line with Mike Richards and Dwight King in his return to action on Wednesday.
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) made it through a full practice for the second straight game and appears set to return to the lineup for the start of the playoffs, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: "It felt better today. I think it takes a little bit to warm up, but once I get going, it's been feeling pretty good," Jeff Carter said Tuesday. The Kings will need all the offensive support they can get if they plan on upsetting the Canucks in the first round.
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) skated for about 20 minutes Thursday, LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter has already been ruled out of Thursday's game, but his injured ankle is showing progress. He says he thinks he will be ready for the (presumed) start of the playoffs.
Kings' Carter Unlikely For Thursday With Ankle Injury
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) did not practice Wednesday and seems unlikely to play Thursday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Don't expect much concrete information on Jeff Carter's injury progress at this point in the season but head coach Darryl Sutter did indicate that he wouldn't play until he's able to participate in a full team practice. "He's working out. Every day is better. He hasn't skated yet, no. But he's walking good. Every day is better," said Sutter.
News: An MRI revealed that Jeff Carter does not have any structural problems with his ankle, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter is considered day-to-day, as the Kings head into their last three regular season games jostling for playoff seeding.
Kings' Carter Set For MRI On Monday For Ailing Ankle
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) is set to have an MRI on Monday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: At this point in the season it's going to be tough to get a read on his status though the results of the MRI should help. "He's getting better. Nobody is trying to B.S. about it. He was able to put some weight on it (this morning) and he's feeling better," head coach Darryl Sutter said.
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) missed his second straight game with an ankle injury Saturday.
Analysis: The Kings are trying to lock down a playoff spot but will have to do it without the services of Jeff Carter.
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against Edmonton, NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter's owners will need to play someone else Friday. It appears that Carter could miss Saturday's game, too.
News:Jeff Carter is dealing with an ankle injury and may not play Friday against Edmonton, according to Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider.
Analysis: That would probably make Jeff Carter questionable for Saturday's game as well, though we'll try and get something more substantial heading into the weekend. The Kings are trying to solidify a playoff spot, so that probably betters Carter's chances of playing if he's close.
News:Jeff Carter scored his 19th goal of the season Sunday against Chicago, giving him five points in his eight games with the Kings.
Analysis: He was playing pretty well even when he was wallowing at the end in Columbus, so this move to Los Angeles should only help him.
News:Jeff Carter scored his 16th and 17th goals of the campaign in Saturday's 4-2 win over Anaheim. The first tally came on the power play and the second proved to be the game-winner.
Analysis: These are his first points in a Los Angeles sweater. Despite the slow start with a new team, he'll come around; he's too talented to waste away.
News:Jeff Carter failed to register a point in the second straight game with Los Angeles, notching two shots on goal Monday while finishing with a minus-1 rating.
Analysis:Jeff Carter has been quiet in his two games for the Kings, with no points and five shots on goal. It remains to be seen if Carter can shake the attitude issues that plagued him in Columbus, but he has his old coach from Philadelphia (John Stevens) and Mike Richards with him. However, the Kings are scoring about as much as Columbus these days. Carter can be a special talent capable of 30-plus goals a season and Los Angeles certainly can use the help. If Carter is kicking around in your league, scoop him up as centers with his skill set are rare.
Carter Passes Physical; Suits Up For Kings Saturday
News:Jeff Carter has passed his physical and will suit up Saturday for the Kings, according to a report on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada.
Analysis: He will be reunited on a line with former Flyers' teammate Mike Richards. He'll be running on adrenaline during this game so he might just deliver an extra bit of offense. Don't expect miracles before season's end, though -- this is Darryl Sutter's team so defense rules.
News:Jeff Carter has been traded to the Kings in exchange for Jack Johnson and a first-round pick, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Kings have been looking to add a scoring threat and they've definitely done so with Jeff Carter. The center has 15 goals and has put 130 shots on goals in 39 games this season and is coming off a hat trick in his most recent game as a Blue Jacket. Carter joins Anze Kopitar, Mike Richards, Andrei Loktionov and Colin Fraser as centers for the Kings.
News:Jeff Carter notched a hat trick in Tuesday's win over Columbus, his first goals in two weeks.
Analysis: It's odd how Jeff Carter decided to have his season's strongest game while a multitude of scouts are in attendance and he's in the Columbus shop window. Expect Carter's name to be thrown around much in trade rumors the next week, but one good game doesn't erase the inconsistency he's shown in Columbus.
News:Jeff Carter potted his 11th goal of the season, a power-play marker, in his return to action from a shoulder injury on Friday.
Analysis: Trade rumors are swirling around Jeff Carter, and provided he stays healthy a deal to a contender would certainly restore some luster to his fantasy value.
News:Jeff Carter (shoulder) was activated from IR on Thursday, BlueJackets.NHL.com reports.
Analysis: It was reported Thursday that Jeff Carter is expected to play against Anaheim on Friday, and this development makes it appear a near certainty.
News:Jeff Carter (shoulder) is expected to play against Anaheim on Friday, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter's owners will want to follow up on his status Friday before leaving him active, but it appears as if there is reason for optimism at the moment.
News:Jeff Carter (shoulder) will not return for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Blue Jackets were hoping to get Jeff Carter back after the All-Star break, but apparently he still needs a few more days before being ready to play again. Carter could potentially return Friday, but the Blue Jackets may opt to hold him out of one more game with no other games on the schedule until next Tuesday.
Blue Jackets' Carter Could Return After All-Star Break
News: GM Scott Howson is hopeful that Jeff Carter (shoulder) will be able to return to the team shortly after the All-Star break, according to the Blue Jackets' official website.
Analysis:Jeff Carter has not played since Jan. 8, and even if he does return as planned, he will miss a couple more weeks. Carter has just 17 points (10G, 7A) in what has been an injury-riddled debut season in Columbus.
News:Jeff Carter (shoulder) was placed on IR on Friday and is considered week-to-week, BlueJackets.NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter's separated shoulder initially earned him a prognosis of 'at least two games,' so this represents a potentially significant (though not unforeseeable) downgrade.
News:Jeff Carter will have his separated shoulder re-evaluated on Friday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: He'll miss games on Friday and Saturday for sure, and could potentially be out longer than that. Stow him on your bench at least through the weekend.
News: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said on Tuesday that there was no timetable yet for Jeff Carter's return from a separated shoulder, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: "I can't tell you if it's going to be four or five days or if it's going to be three or four weeks," Howson said. "We don't know yet." That's certainly not the kind of thing Jeff Carter's fantasy owners want to hear, but at least it's not yet officially bad news.
News:Jeff Carter suffered a separated shoulder Sunday after a hard hit by Anaheim's Francois Beauchemin, according to Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch.
Analysis: Can it get any worse? No word how long he's out or if it's bad enough to warrant surgery. Get him on your bench immediately.
News:Jeff Carter failed to register a point for the third time in four games, but did win 15 of 19 face offs in Tuesday's shootout loss to Calgary.
Analysis: The closer look at Jeff Carter's recent run of play is the hat trick he registered on December 22, reminding all who drafted him of the sheer talent he has. His latest series of stat lines seem to be in line with what he has done in Columbus: an outburst of scoring followed by several games of futility.
News:Jeff Carter struck for three goals Thursday against Nashville, all in the first period, helping the Jackets build a 4-1 lead that they then proceeded to cough up in an eventual 6-5 loss.
Analysis: That's the season in Columbus in a nutshell. Jeff Carter's still got horrible season numbers, but he does have points in six of the last seven games.
News: For the first time all season Jeff Carter skated on a different line than Rick Nash, as he centered a unit with Vinny Prospal and Mark Letestu in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Blues.
Analysis: The experiment didn't exactly go well, as the new line combined for just one point (a power-play goal by Letestu) and a brutal combined minus-11 rating. Blue Jackets head coach Scott Arniel has talked all season about wanting to create three scoring lines and this could be a step in that direction, although the ugly start might cause Arniel to re-think his plan.
News:Jeff Carter extended his point streak to five games Saturday with a second period assist.
Analysis: The Jeff Carter-Rick Nash-Vinny Prospal line had four of the Blue Jackets' six points in a 3-2 loss, and are the only Columbus forwards worth having in your lineup at the moment.
News:Jeff Carter tickled the twine for the second straight game Saturday.
Analysis: His five goals and 10 points on the season are a big disappointment for his fantasy owners, but all five goals and two of the assists have come in his last 10 games. Now that he's healthy he's rolling, so don't forget about him if you had him benched while he was injured.
News:Jeff Carter played 23:21 in a return from a sprained ankle in Tuesday's win over Montreal.
Analysis:Jeff Carter finished the contest a minus-1 and squandered a late scoring chance on a two-on-one with Rick Nash. Carter has been one of the league's most frustrating fantasy players due to both injury and inconsistency, as he has no points in his last four games.
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) is "good" and will play against Montreal on Tuesday night, Shawn Mitchell reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter practiced Monday and says he is fine. Even with a slight downgrade and a rough start to the season, he should probably still be in your starting lineup.
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) practiced Monday, Columbus Dispatch writer Aaron Portzline reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter's chances of playing against Montreal on Tuesday didn't look so good after missing Sunday's practice, but this is obviously a good development. We'll keep a lookout for more hints regarding his Tuesday situation.
News:Jeff Carter (ankle) did not practice Sunday, the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter is looking doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Canadiens. He still has another two full days to rest, so we can't rule him out completely, but it's hard to recommend him in weekly lineups without some caution.
News:Jeff Carter was a surprise scratch for the Blue Jackets for Friday's loss to Edmonton, the Associated Press reports. He's out with a suspected leg injury.
Analysis: The Blue Jackets are off until Tuesday, so there's a chance he'll just have to miss the one game if the injury is minor.
News:Jeff Carter missed Friday's game after suffering a sprained ankle late in Thursday's game, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Blue Jackets are hopeful he'll be able to play Tuesday in Montreal.
News:Jeff Carter scored his second and third goal of the season Monday against Calgary.
Analysis: Injury has limited Jeff Carter to 10 games so far, but he's scored three goals and six points in that time. He should be fine going forward, even on a team that has struggled early in the season.
Jackets' Carter Dismisses Trade Rumor, Scores Goal
News:Jeff Carter scored his first goal as a Blue Jacket in Saturday's OT win over the Predators. The goal comes just a day after he dismissed a report that he has demanded a trade.
Analysis: He and his general manager Scott Howson were quick to tell The Columbus Dispatch that trade suggestions on RDS, a French-Canadian sports network, were bogus. Jeff Carter's goal is his first point since his return from injury and hopefully it bodes well for a significant increase in output very soon.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) played 21:22 Saturday in his return from injured reserve. He skated 25 shifts, fired three shots and finished minus-1.
Analysis: He also won 12 of 18 face-offs. Get him back in your lineup -- he and Rick Nash should soon be making beautiful music together.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) will be activated from injured reserve and play in Saturday's game against the Jets, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter made it through Saturday's morning skate and is set to play in his first game since Oct. 15. Expect him to reclaim his center spot on the Blue Jackets' top line.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) skated through a full practice Friday and is considered questionable for Saturday's game, according to Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch.
Analysis: Make sure you're definitely not counting on him, but Jeff Carter is the type of scorer who can probably be activated if we do find out for sure he's going to play. In either matter, his return to game action is very close.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) is almost certain to miss Thursday's game against Chicago, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: It will be his 10th straight game missed with this injury, but Jeff Carter's return to practice this week bodes well for his chances of returning in the near future.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) was a full go at Wednesday's practice, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter has gotten some work in each of the last three days, so it appears there is a decent chance he returns to the ice for Thursday's game against the Blackhawks. Even if Carter does not return for that game, it appears he will resume playing soon. Expect an update on Carter's status before the first puck drops Thursday in Columbus.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) will practice fully Tuesday and hasn't been ruled out for Thursday's game against Chicago, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: "I'm usually pretty quick to get back to speed," Jeff Carter said. "I have to get a decent practice in before I know how it feels. I'll probably know more (on Tuesday)." We'll keep an eye on the reports from Tuesday's practice as it sounds like the Jackets may know much more about his timetable once that takes place.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) was on the ice for practice Monday, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: It's the first time he's skated since suffering the injury, which makes it likely that Jeff Carter is going to need time to get his endurance back. The Blue Jackets haven't updated the timetable for his return yet, but he's week-to-week at this point.
Return To Blue Jackets Lineup Not Imminent For Carter
News:Jeff Carter had a new set of x-rays taken Monday of his foot to see how it's healing, and he's unlikely to play in either of the Jackets' games this week, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: That means the former Flyer will probably miss Saturday's visit to Philadelphia, but unless the x-rays show something problematic Jeff Carter could re-join the lineup next week.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) didn't skate in Wednesday's practice, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: It doesn't look like he's going to be back in the lineup until next week at the earliest.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) will be cleared to play when the pain he's experiencing subsides, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: He was checked out by the doctor who performed his surgery during his time in Philadelphia. Fortunately, there don't appear to be any long-term issues in play here once Jeff Carter's condition improves.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) was not on the ice for practice Monday, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: He wasn't among the players on the ice working with the team's strength and conditioning coach either, so it appears as though Jeff Carter is still at least a few days away from returning to action. Don't expect him to play against the Red Wings on Tuesday night at this point.
News: The Blue Jackets placed Jeff Carter (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, according to the team's official website.
Analysis:Jeff Carter suffered a hairline fracture of his right foot Saturday, and though the injury does not appear overly serious, the Blue Jackets will hold him out at least a week to see how the bone heals. Derick Brassard will likely get the first chance to hold down the top-line center spot in Carter's absence.
Blue Jackets Worried Carter Could Miss Weeks, Not Days
News: The Blue Jackets are considering the possibility that Jeff Carter (hairline foot fracture) could be out weeks and not just for a game or two, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The injury itself isn't especially serious, but it's to the same foot that Jeff Carter had surgery on a couple of years ago and that he injured again in training camp, and the club is worried his willingness to play through the pain isn't allowing the foot to heal properly. Coach Scott Arniel broke up the Jackets' top line during Monday's practice, which could also be a sign that the club is preparing to live without Carter in the lineup for more than just a short stint.
News: Blue Jackets' coach Scott Arniel didn't sound hopeful that Jeff Carter (foot) would be able to play Tuesday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter suffered a hairline fracture on his right foot Saturday. "It's a little hairline crack where he took a shot," Arniel said Sunday. "It's an old injury. We'll see where it's at (Monday). We're hoping it won't be too long. We might get him back for the weekend. The ones on top you can sometimes play through." Expect Carter not to be available for Tuesday's game, at least.
News:Jeff Carter suffered a hairline fracture in his right foot Saturday and could miss Tuesday's game as a result, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The injury isn't believed to be a long-term one, but Jeff Carter owners in weekly leagues may have a difficult lineup decision Monday as it sounds like he'll miss at least one game.
News:Jeff Carter (illness) returned to practice Friday, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter was able to play through the illness Wednesday, so though he sat out Thursday's practice, he'll likely be healthy enough to play Saturday night. Assume he will suit up unless otherwise reported.
News:Jeff Carter (flu) didn't practice Thursday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: He took 25 shifts Wednesday night despite the bug, so we don't imagine this will cause him to miss the Blue Jackets' next game on Saturday. He's been fairly productive so far as a Jacket, so keep him active if you normally would.
News:Jeff Carter is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Avalanche due to a bout with the flu, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Jeff Carter was sent home to rest after reporting to Wednesday's morning skate, so it remains to be seen if his health will improve to the point where he can suit up Wednesday night. Be sure to check for another update on his status before the first puck drops.
News:Jeff Carter grabbed another assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.
Analysis: He's off to a good start in his new uniform with three assists in two games, and with 11 shots on goal it's just a matter of time before he starts lighting the lamp as well.
Strong Effort For Carter In Blue Jackets Debut On Friday
News:Jeff Carter picked up two assists, fired a team-high six shots on goal and won 24-of-31 faceoffs in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.
Analysis: The Jeff Carter-Rick Nash-Vinny Prospal line showed immediate chemistry and accounted for all of the Jackets' scoring in their season opener. The former Flyer may not approach his career high of 84 points in his first Columbus campaign, but if he keeps feeding Nash he could top his career high of 38 helpers.
Columbus' Carter Records Two Assists In Loss Friday
News:Jeff Carter picked up two helpers in Columbus' 4-3 loss to Minnesota on Friday night.
Analysis: He'll be the number one center in Columbus, but is known more for his goals than his playmaking abilities. With Rick Nash on his wing, Jeff Carter should have a strong 2011-12 season.
News:Jeff Carter (foot) is scheduled to play Wednesday and skate on a line with Rick Nash, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: This is obviously a very good sign as he's made steady improvement since suffering the injury over the weekend. A late scratch is still possible, but seems much less likely as he continues to make progress.
Carter Could Play For Blue Jackets As Soon As Wednesday
News:Jeff Carter (foot) is feeling much better, and he hasn't been ruled out for Wednesday's exhibition game against the Capitals, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: “(Jeff Carter) is feeling a lot better today than he was (Sunday),†coach Scott Arniel said, “so that’s a good sign. Sometimes it just takes 48 hours with these things for the swelling to go down. We’ll see how he is. No rush here. We want to make sure that he’s feeling good about it.†Even if Carter gets held out of action Wednesday, he should be back on the ice by the weekend.
News:Jeff Carter bruised his foot during Sunday's scrimmage and will not participate in Monday's practice, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: There were initially fears that he might have suffered a fracture, but those have been alleviated by further tests. Consider Jeff Carter day-to-day for now and he should be ready to return well before Opening Night as he could practice again as early as Wednesday.
News: Carter, who was traded from the Flyers to the Blue Jackets this offseason, said he intends on passing more this season while keeping his focus primarily on shooting the puck, The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Carter has moved from one of the league's top offenses in Philadelphia to one of the worst in Columbus, though he should make a formidable one-two punch with star veteran Rick Nash on his right side. Carter has 181 goals and 162 assists after six years of NHL service time, proving his proficiency in both lighting lamps and setting the table for scores.
News: According to his agent, Carter is livid at the Flyers and GM Paul Holmgren following his trade to the Blue Jackets, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Carter signed a below-market long-term contract with Philly only eight months ago, and agent Rick Curran says that Holmgren reassured Carter that there was nothing to the trade rumors building prior to the draft. Depending on how long it takes Carter to get over being traded he could have a slow start in his new uniform, but over the long haul he should be a great fit alongside Rick Nash on the Jackets' top line.
News: Carter has been told he has been traded to Columbus, reports TSN.ca.
Analysis: It appears that Jakub Voracek, a first and third round pick are headed the other way. We'll update as soon as there's official word.
News: The Flyers have traded Carter to the Blue Jackets for Jakub Voracek, a first- and a third-round draft pick, Montreal Gazette reports.
Analysis: Dealing Carter, who had 36 goals and 30 assists in 80 games this past season, clears up major cap space (he carries a annual cap hit of a little more than $5.272 million) for a Philly squad that is anxious to sign goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. Carter is now expected to skate alongside Columbus star Rick Nash, a gig that carries plenty of fantasy upside.
News: The Blue Jackets and Flyers have reportedly discussed a trade that would send Carter for a top-six forward and the No. 8 overall pick in this June's draft, he Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: That top-six forward would quite possibly be Jake Voracek, but so far this is just in the rumor stages and if a deal does happen, it seems unlikely it would be completed until the first round of the entry draft on June 24.
News: Carter will not need to undergo surgery to repair a hip problem, Philly.com's Frank Seravalli reports.
Analysis: It appears the Flyers and their medical staff believe rest and rehab will be enough to get Carter well this summer.
News: Carter (knee) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Bruins, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Analysis: Given the magnitude of the game -- the Flyers are down 2-0 in the series and on the road -- he'll give it a go if he can, but whether he will or not won't likely be known until shortly before the puck is dropped Wednesday night.
News: Carter played 16:41 in Wednesday's 5-1, Game 3 loss, finishing the game even with five shots on goal.
Analysis: Carter's return may come too late for the Flyers', but it's encouraging for Philly that a player of his caliber has returned to action. He was buzzing around the Boston goal and Philly will need him to find the goal if there's going to be a repeat of last year's comeback.
News: Carter (knee) was on the ice for warmups Wednesday prior to the Flyers' Game 3 contest against Boston, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Barring a setback, it looks like Carter will give it a go for Philly in Game 3, with his team down 2-0 in the series.
News: Carter skated for approximately 10 minutes during Tuesday's morning skate, according to Philly.com.
Analysis: The Flyers aren't giving any injury updates at the moment, but 10 minutes on the ice for the first time in 2 weeks isn't likely an indication that Carter will be able to go for Game 2 against the Bruins.
News: The Flyers are optimistic that Carter (knee) will return for the second round of the playoffs, Philly.com reports.
Analysis: Carter missed three games in the Flyers' series against the Sabres. The injury, reportedly an MCL sprain, will not require surgery. While the Flyers hope Carter can return, there is no target date within the series.
News: Carter has a sprained right MCL and will not play in Sunday's Game 6, according to The Sports Network.
Analysis: Most are speculating Carter is out for the rest of the series and beyond, even if the short-handed Flyers do make it past the Sabres and get a Game 7 at home.
News: Carter (knee) will not play in Friday's Game 5 against the Sabres, CSNPhilly.com reports.
Analysis: It looks like Chris Pronger is out as well, so the Flyers will hope to hold serve at home in this crucial game without their best blueliner and their best goal scorer.
News: Carter did not return Wednesday after hurting his right knee following a collision with Tyler Myers in front of the Buffalo net with 2:20 left in the first period, the Associated Press reports. The Flyers had no update on his status following the game.
Analysis: The seventh-seed Sabres are giving the Flyers a run for their money, and holding them off won't get any easier if they have to continue without their top goal scorer.
News: Carter (knee) is day-to-day, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com reports.
Analysis: Unfortunately, that statement doesn't do much to specify what Carter's status might be for Game 5 on Friday. The Flyers aren't likely to disclose injury specifics for one of their best players in the playoffs, so that information might not leak until closer to game time.
News: Carter left Wednesday's Game 4 in the first period with a lower-body injury and is questionable to return, according to the game's radio broadcast.
Analysis: Just when the Flyers were hoping to get star blueliner Chris Pronger back, their best goal scorer might be out.
News: Carter secured a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-2 victory against Buffalo in Game 2.
Analysis: Carter's a player Philadelphia can't win without and getting two points from him will get the Flyers a few victories this spring. Roll him with confidence if he's one of your playoff pool selections.
News: Carter scored twice in Tuesday's win over Florida.
Analysis: Carter now has 32 goals, one shy of his total from last season. After finishing last season with a plus-2 rating, this season he is a plus-22.
News: Carter (illness) returned to the Philadelphia lineup Tuesday against Edmonton and scored twice.
Analysis: Carter missed Sunday's game against the Rangers. He's quite obviously fine, so make sure he's active.
News: Carter (illness) was in the Flyers' starting lineup Tuesday against the Oilers, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Carter is back to fortify a Flyers' squad still smarting from Sunday's 7-0 loss to the Rangers, which he missed.
News: GM Paul Holmgren says Carter (illness) is much better Monday and should be OK for Tuesday's game against Edmonton, according to the Flyers' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: If you have a Monday lineup decision, it looks like you can safely use Carter as you normally would, in a week where the team plays three times.
News: Carter (illness) will not be in the lineup against the Rangers on Sunday, the Flyers' official site reports.
Analysis: The report adds that Carter is still suffering from the flu and associated symptoms, so consider him day-to-day heading into Tuesday's game against the Oilers.
News: Carter, returning from an illness and also a death in the family, was able to play in Saturday's loss to the Sabres.
Analysis: Carter skated for a modest 15:09, and while he didn't factor into any of the Flyers' three goals, should be good to use in your lineups moving forward. The Flyers play four times next week, so that's a double bonus.
News: Carter was a late scratch for Thursday's game due to a case of the flu, the Flyers' official site reports.
Analysis: Unfortunately, the team didn't release that information until after the opening faceoff, so you'll be stuck with a donut from him in this one. Consider Carter day-to-day at this time.
News: Carter scored a goal and added assists on each of Ville Leino's two third-period tallies in Thursday's win over Nashville.
Analysis: Carter, along with the rest of his team, was held off the scoresheet in Philadelphia's first game back, but he's back to the ol' scoring ways again with seven points in his last four overall.
News: Carter netted a pair of goals and added a helper in Sunday's 4-1 win over Chicago.
Analysis: Carter was a plus-4 and took a team-leading six shots Sunday. Carter broke a two-game scoreless streak, but has 10 points (6G, 4A) in 11 January games and 43 points (22G, 21A) in 49 games.
News: Carter had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's win over Washington.
Analysis: Carter now has points in four straight games and five of his last six overall. Along with his impressive scoring numbers, he is also a plus-15 on the season.
News: Carter had a goal and an assist as the Flyers beat the Thrashers 5-2 Friday.
Analysis: It was a big fantasy night for Carter, as he also finished with a plus-3 rating and seven shots on goal.
News: Carter had a goal and two assists in the Flyers' 5-3 win over the Canadiens on Wednesday night.
Analysis: It was a strong fantasy night for the big winger, as he also finished the night with a plus-3 rating and seven shots on goal.
News: Carter had his third three-point game of the season against the Devils on Saturday.
Analysis: Carter has been a consistent goal-scorer this season and can be relied on to find the net often.
News: Carter signed an 11-year, $58 million contract extension with the Flyers, reports Bob McKenzie of TSN.com.
Analysis: There were some trade rumors involving Carter, but those have been put to rest with the signing. Carter has 153 goals in 397 NHL games, 79 in his last two full seasons, and eight in 16 games this year. He should continue to be one of the league's premier snipers.
News: Carter posted a hat trick in Thursday's win over Carolina, snapping a four-game scoring drought.
Analysis: Carter spearheaded an 8-1 win over the Hurricanes and remains one of the team's top threats capable of producing. He's a reliable player, but expect a few streaks.
News: Carter scored two goals and added an assist in Saturday's win over the Islanders.
Analysis: He almost had a third but was foiled by Rick DiPietro. Carter has looked lost at times this season (despite posting nine points in 11 games) but was fully engaged Saturday night. He has two, three-point games in his last three outings.
News: Carter had a goal and two assists in Tuesday's win over Buffalo.
Analysis: Carter now has three goals and six points on the season in nine games. He had no goals and just one point in his previous six games prior to Tuesday.
News: Carter scored his first two goals of the season in Monday's win over Colorado.
Analysis: Carter was quiet for the season's first two contests, but no one expected that to last too long. Carter will be a major factor for the Flyers, so don't be surprised if you see a few more stat lines like this during the season.
News: The Flyers welcomed back in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals injured forwards Jeff Carter, who missed 11 games because of a broken foot, and Ian Laperriere, who sat out 10 games due to a concussion and brain injury. Carter had no points in 13:51 of ice time and Laperriere had no points in 9:13 of ice time.
Analysis: There were some doubts that Carter was going to miss the rest of the playoffs, and it was very likely had Philadelphia not made it this deep into the postseason. The good news is that Carter can get back into a rhythm before the offseason rolls around. Carter broke 30 goals for a second straight season in 2009-10; although, he did fall 13 scores short of his career-high 46 from 2008-09. He also finished with 23 less points this season. It had a lot to do with the fact the Flyers were an inconsistent offense. Carter had his ups and downs once coach Peter Laviolette took over behind the bench. Carter should be a decent No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward in 2010-11 since he is a 30-goal threat.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter and LW Simon Gagne will miss at least the rest of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Devils after suffering fractured feet in Tuesday's Game 4 victory, according to NHL.com. "Jeff Carter and Simon Gagne will both have right foot surgery on Friday performed by Dr. Steve Raikin in Philadelphia to repair fractures," Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said. "Simon could return to action in three weeks. Jeff is out indefinitely." Carter is expected to miss at least six weeks.
Analysis: Carter could be a devastating loss to the Flyers and their postseason aspirations. He had a pair of goals and an assist during Game 4, after finishing the regular season with 33 goals and 28 assists in 74 games. At only 25, Carter will be a must-start Fantasy option heading into the 2010-11 season.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter was back on the ice Friday, just two weeks after having surgery on his broken left foot. Expected to miss three to four weeks, Carter returned for Philadelphia's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. In 24 shifts, he finished at even, blocking a shot, recording two hits, and winning 10 of 15 faceoffs.
Analysis: If you're in a daily league get Carter back in your lineup for Sunday's finale against the Rangers. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The Flyers' official web site reports that C Jeff Carter (broken foot) has been cleared to begin practicing on Thursday. He could return to action Friday at the N.Y. Rangers.
Analysis: The Flyers aren't quite guaranteed a playoff spot yet, as two losses to the Rangers on Friday and Sunday could put them on the outside looking in. Clearly, they would certainly welcome a timely return from their star center. If you're in a daily league, keep a close eye on this situation over the next couple of days, as Carter is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter will undergo an MRI on April 7 and is expected back for the playoffs, according CSN Philly.com. Carter underwent surgery after suffering a fractured left foot.
Analysis: Carter leads the Flyers in goals (33) and points (60). It doesn't look like he'll be back for the regular season, but even if he does return it would only be for a game or two. Don't expect any Fantasy impact out of him in 2009-10.
News: Flyers leading scorer Jeff Carter is having surgery on his broken left foot and hopes to be back in time for the playoffs. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren says Carter will have a screw placed in the foot on Friday. The center is expected to miss three or four weeks.
Analysis: Carter leads the Flyers in goals (33) and points (60). He had played in 286 consecutive games before injuring the foot Sunday night. The injury comes at an awful time since Fantasy owners lost one of their best players. If he does return in the regular season, it appears it might only be for a handful of games.
News: The Flyers' official web site reports that C Jeff Carter will miss 3-4 weeks with a non- displaced foot fracture.
Analysis: Talk about a massive blow for the playoff hopes of both the Flyers and Carter's Fantasy owners. While the power center hasn't had his best offensive campaign, he has managed 60 points in 72 games, including 33 goals. His presence in all lineups will be sorely missed, and the chance of him returning before the end of the regular season appear to be pretty slim. If you don't have the space to bench him, feel free to drop Carter in non-keeper formats at this point.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter made it six straight games with a goal as Philadelphia fell 7-4 to the Panthers on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Apart from a disappointing nine-point December, Carter has been pretty solid all season for the Flyers. He'll have to really heat up down the stretch if he's going to get close to his 84 points from last season, but regardless he remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Philadelphia C Jeff Carter scored his third goal against Montreal in two nights, leading Philadelphia to a 6-2 victory over the Canadiens on Saturday night. Though he is not currently on Canada’s Olympic roster, Carter will travel as requested by Canada’s executive director Steve Yzerman to Vancouver, where he will play for the team if Anaheim’s Ryan Getzlaf is unavailable because of injury. “I’m going but that’s all I know,” said Carter, who will make the trip Sunday with fellow Flyers Mike Richards and Chris Pronger. “I really don’t know what’s going on so I don’t want to talk about it too much.”
Analysis: Carter might want to stay behind with the Flyers for the streak he's been on. He's now recorded points in four straight games, all on goals scored, for a total of five. With 52 points ion the season for the Flyers, Carter remains a solid Fantasy play in all leagues.
News:Jeff Carter scored his 25th and 26th goals, and Michael Leighton made 31 saves in the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night. Carter opened the scoring 18:14 into the first as he beat Carey Price on a backhand shot. He nudge the lead to 2-0 with a slap-shot score 1:17 into the second. Carter has scored in three straight games (four goals).
Analysis: Carter is on standby for the Olympics as Team Canada continues to monitor the status of Ryan Getzlaf, who is nursing an ankle injury. Carter has had eight multi-goal games in 2009-10. He has had a decent season by most standards, but Carter is having a bit of a letdown after scoring 46 times in 2008-09. There are rumors swirling that Philly could look to deal Carter at the trade deadline. He is still a pretty good start in Fantasy, and even if he is traded, the odds of him going to a favorable situation remain high.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored a goal during Monday's 3-2 comeback win against the Devils. With the Devils ahead 2-0, Martin Brodeur allowed goals to James van Riemsdyk and Carter 1:12 apart late in the second period. van Riemsdyk scored at 18:24 when he split two defenders and wristed a shot past Brodeur's glove side from just above the faceoff circle. Carter followed by taking Scott Hartnell's cross-ice pass and slammed a one-timer past a tumbling Brodeur.
Analysis: Carter scored for the first time in six games. He has 23 goals and 48 points in 57 games. It's not bad production, but Carter has struggled some after totaling 46 goals and 84 points in 2008-09. There are rumors swirling that Philly could look to deal Carter at the trade deadline. He is still a pretty good start in Fantasy, and even if he is traded, the odds of him going to a favorable situation remain high.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored in Sunday's loss to the Penguins, giving him six goals in his last five games.
Analysis: After a pretty brutal first three weeks of December, Carter has been been solid since with 19 points in his last 15 games. He is clearly back to being a solid starting option in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored twice and added two assists in Saturday's win over the Hurricanes. He now has five goals and two assists in his last four games.
Analysis: After a pretty brutal first three weeks of December, Carter has been been solid since with 18 points in his last 14 games. He is clearly back to being a solid starting option in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Philadelphia C Jeff Carter had a big game for the Flyers in their win over the Blue Jackets Tuesday. Carter scored two goals and added an assist in the 5-3 win. Carter began the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 1st period and added his 19th of the season in the 2nd period, also unassisted. Carter later assisted on Chris Pronger's goal to end the scoring in the 2nd.
Analysis: Carter recorded a goal in his previous game as well and now has 42 points on the season with 19 tallies. Carter has the ability to play like a must-start Fantasy option and right now he looks as close as ever to attaining that lofty ranking.
News:James van Riemsdyk and Jeff Carter scored two goals each, Matt Carle had a goal and two assists, and the Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time in four games this season, winning 7-4 on Thursday. Carter also scored twice against the Penguins on Oct. 8. He has five goals against them this season.
Analysis: Carter probably wishes he could play the Pens every game because he seems to have knack for slicing through the Pittsburgh defense. Carter has four goals and five assists in his last seven games. You definitely start to see him settling into Peter Laviolette's system. There are rumors swirling that Carter is on the trade block, but we won't believe it until we see him dealt. Carter can be a must-start Fantasy option, but he is more of a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy option at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Flyers C Jeff Carter scored in consecutive games for the first time since the first two games of the season. He scored on Saturday against the Hurricanes and then again on Sunday against the Islanders.
Analysis: You had to expect somewhat of a letdown from Carter after he challenged for the scoring title in 2008-09. We felt he was playing a little bit above his comfort zone. Carter is still a talented center and one of the Flyers' most valuable skaters. His name has come up in trade rumors, but we aren't sure a new home will make him that much better of a player. He is in a good situation with Philly. Carter can be a must-start Fantasy option, but he is more of a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy option at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Flyer most often mentioned in trade rumors right now is C Jeff Carter. Among the names connected to those rumors are Carolina's Eric Staal and Anaheim's Bobby Ryan.
Analysis: Like most Flyers, Carter is mired in a serious scoring funk. He has only two points in six December games and has only four goals since early November. He is definitely only a shade of the player who totaled 46 goals in 2008-09. The Flyers aren't going to pull Carter out of the lineup, but they can't be happy with his production. It seems silly of either the Ducks or Hurricanes to trade one of their superstars while Carter struggles, so we will take these as rumors for the time being.
News: The Flyers got two goals from Jeff Carter to easily handle the Islanders on Tuesday by the final score of 6-2. Carter scored on a power play early in the 2nd period and just minutes later added his 11th of the season to give the Flyers a 4-0 lead at the time.
Analysis: Carter's back-to-back goals give him 11 on the season and that comes with a total of 25 points. He had not registered a single point in his previous four games, however. Carter has been a bit erratic this season but is still worth starting in all Fantasy leagues as he continues to be a point-per-game threat.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored twice and finished at minus-2 during Monday's game against the Avalanche. Carter tied it when he scored his eighth goal 29 seconds into the second period. Carter then knocked in a power-play goal, his second of the game, to cut it to one with 4:39 remaining. It was his first goals in five games.
Analysis: Carter has three multi-goal games in 2009-10, but his scoring has definitely been erratic. He does have 21 points in 21 games and is winning a lot of faceoffs. However, he is on pace for 34 goals, a season after posting a career-high 46. Carter might be behind his scoring pace, but he is still a point-per-game threat and must-start Fantasy option.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored and assisted in Saturday's loss to the Sabres. He now has back-to-back two-point games and 19 points on the season.
Analysis: Carter has been playing better in November and remains a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored and assisted in Saturday's loss to the Sabres. He now has back-to-back two-point games and 19 points on the season.
Analysis: Carter has been playing better in November and remains a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News:Mike Richards and Jeff Carter scored two goals apiece and rookie David Laliberte and Scott Hartnell also tallied, leading Philadelphia to a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Carter, who played despite the flu, had gone seven games without scoring. He made it 3-0 with a wrist shot 3:20 into the second. Carter then had a power-play score in the third. He finished with three points and a plus-2 rating.
Analysis: Carter didn't have a bad October with four goals and 11 points in 11 games. His production did get a little thin over the last half of the month, but he has started November on the right foot. Carter has reached the level in his career that even if he is in a drought, he is still worth starting in Fantasy because he is such a big offensive threat.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Flyers C Jeff Carter has been held without a goal for seven straight games after failing to score on Saturday against the Hurricanes. He did finished with an assist and plus-2 rating and has four assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: Carter got off to a fast start with four goals in his first four games before struggling in the second half of October. Despite his goal-less streak, Philly isn't about to do anything drastic. Carter still has high-end Fantasy potential despite his recent slump.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored twice and added two assists in Thursday's loss to the Penguins.
Analysis: Carter exploded for 84 points last season and doesn't look like slowing down in 2009-10. He remains a must-start Fantasy option until further notice.
News:Jeff Carter and Mike Richards scored 22 seconds apart for Philadelphia during Friday's 2-0 win against the Hurricanes. The Flyers put their first two shots of the second period past Cam Ward and held on for their eighth win in 10 meetings with Carolina. With Sergei Samsonov serving a double-minor for high-sticking, Carter gave Philadelphia the lead 25 seconds into the period when he backhanded a rebound past Ward. Moments later, Richards made it a two-goal game on a deflection through traffic.
Analysis: Carter was second in the NHL in goals in 2008-09 with 46. The leader was of course Alex Ovechkin, who scored two goals in his opener Thursday. Carter is just trying to keep pace and make another run at the scoring title. Carter has 76 goals in his last 165 games. He has become one of the NHL's best scorers and must-start Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Jeff Carter became the 20th player in Flyers history to record 45 goals when he scored the game winner Tuesday against the Panthers. He moved past Zach Parise and into second place in NHL goal scoring, 10 behind Alex Ovechkin. Carter's 82 points are the most by a Flyer since Mark Recchi's 91 in 1999-2000.
Analysis: The 24-year-old forward has really developed into the Flyers' best all-around center. He hasn't been as explosive in the second half of the season as the first, but he hasn't had a full month yet without 10 or more points and has emerged as one of the elite Fantasy forwards.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter tallied his first career hat trick in Friday's 8-5 win over the Leafs.
Analysis: Carter has been on a roll lately, and although his scoring is still a bit down after scoring eight or more goals in the first three months of the season, Carter remains a threat for 10 or more points per month. He has high-end Fantasy appeal because he is a 40-goal scorer.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Flyers C Jeff Carter's point streak ended at six games Sunday against the Bruins. Carter, who played in his 300th NHL game Sunday, had three goals and four assists during the streak.
Analysis: Carter has been on a roll lately with five goals and six assists in 11 games. His scoring is still a bit down after scoring eight or more goals in the first three months of the season. Still, Carter is a threat for 10 or more points per month and has high-end Fantasy appeal because he is a 40-goal scorer.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored a power-play goal during Monday's 4-2 win against the Devils. Carter knocked in Kimmo Timonen's shot 55 seconds into the period for his 40th goal, putting him third in the NHL. It eventually stood as the game winner, his 11th of the season.
Analysis: Carter has four goals and four assists in his last nine games. He seems back on track after having a hot-and-cold run post-All-Star break. Carter still has high-end Fantasy appeal, but don't expect many more 11-goal months like December.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored a goal during Friday's 6-4 win against the Sabres. Carter finished off a 2-on-1 with 2 minutes to go to give Philadelphia a 6-3 lead. He has three goals and three assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: Carter has had a pretty quiet second half with just seven goals since the All-Star break. He still has 18 points in his last 21 games, so he hasn't been totally useless. Carter still has high-end Fantasy appeal, but don't expect many more 11-goal months like December.
News: All Jeff Carter had to do to snap out of a scoring funk was shoot the puck. Carter scored two goals in the third period, Scott Hartnell also had a pair and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Tuesday. Carter is third in the NHL with 38 goals, but he found the net just twice in the previous 12 games. Flyers coach John Stevens said part of the problem was Carter wasn't shooting enough. "Sometimes when you aren't scoring, you don't shoot and you wait for the perfect opportunity," Stevens said. "He shoots the puck so well that if he keeps shooting it, good things happen."
Analysis: Carter agreed with Stevens' assessment that he and linemates Joffrey Lupul and Hartnell were trying to be too creative with their passes. "We cut back on being too fancy," Carter said. "If you go for cross-ice passes a lot, sometimes they get picked off." Carter has been pretty disappointing since the All-Star break, but he still remains a top-six forward for Philadelphia and has the coaching staff's green light to shoot the puck at will. Carter still has high-end Fantasy appeal as he closes in on 40 goals.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored what ended up being a game-winning goal against the Kings on Saturday in a 2-0 victory. The goal was scored when Joffrey Lupul's shot in front of Erik Ersberg appeared to bounce of the goalie's shoulder, hit the post and skid out toward Carter. Two defenseman and Lupul were in the crease, and Carter found a puck-sized hole between the four of them.
Analysis: With the power-play goal, he snapped a tie with New Jersey's Zach Parise for second place in the NHL goal race -- eight behind Washington's Alex Ovechkin. Anyone who is in the top three of the goals chase is going to be a must-start option and Carter is no exception.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter ended a five-game goal skid when he scored and assisted in Tuesday's win over the Capitals.
Analysis: Carter's pace has slowed down since the All-Star break, but he showed in the first half that he's a dangerous weapon and deserves to be starting in all formats. Don't let this little mini-slump discourage you.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter was in the lineup Tuesday against the Capitals despite having to leave practice Monday with the flu. It didn't appear he had any health issues Tuesday as he contributed a goal and assist during a 4-2 win. Carter's 35th goal put Philadelphia ahead for the first time when he beat Jose Theodore with a wrist shot 10:36 into the third. It was Carter's first score in six games.
Analysis: Carter has scored in just three games since the All-Star break. We figured he wouldn't be as explosive scoring in the second as he was in the first half, but Carter still has high-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: NHL.com reports Flyers center Jeff Carter skated for a portion of practice Monday before leaving the ice because of the flu. He had to leave a team function Sunday as well because he was feeling ill, but coach John Stevens said he fully expects his All-Star center available Tuesday against the Capitals.
Analysis: The flu shouldn't be a long-term issue for Carter and it seems him leaving practice early was a precautionary move. He is a low-risk start Week 21 (Feb. 23-March 1). Carter doesn't have a goal in his last five games and has scored in just two games since the All-Star break. We figured he wouldn't be as explosive scoring in the second as he was in the first half, but Carter still has high-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Flyers line of C Jeff Carter (34 goals), LW Scott Hartnell (20) and RW Joffrey Lupul (16) has remained intact for most of this season, and Carter said it's a big reason they've been so dominant. "When you stick together for a while, you get to know what the other guys are doing," he said.
Analysis: Carter has really stepped up in the absence of Daniel Briere, who has played just nine games this season due to injury. Because Carter has been so effective, that has opened scoring lanes for Hartnell and Lupul as well. While Carter continues to be a must-start Fantasy option, Hartnell and Lupul have developed into nice No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forwards.
News: Led by C Jeff Carter, the Flyers did what they always seem to do: beat the Atlanta Thrashers. Carter scored two goals and added an assist and the Flyers won their 14th straight over Atlanta, holding on for a 3-2 victory that extended a streak dating to November 2005.
Analysis: Carter scored his first just past the midway point of the opening period, beating Thrashers goalie Johan Hedberg to the glove side. The Flyers center added another goal, his 34th of the season, on a power play less than three minutes into the third to give the Flyers a 3-0 lead. Carter has fallen behind Alex Ovechkin for the goal-scoring lead in the league, but has come around in recent days. He is an obvious must-start.
News: Philadelphia C Jeff Carter helped out on two Flyers goals on Saturday against the Bruins as his points total on the season increased to 55 with 32 goals and 23 assists. One of Carter's assists came on the game-winning goal by Randy Jones in overtime to give the team a 4-3 win.
Analysis: Carter has been battling back and forth this season with Alex Ovechkin for the goals scored lead. He has fallen behind by five goals, having not scored in his past three games. No worries, Carter is still a player that should be starting across the board.
News:Mike Richards regained his scoring touch, while Jeff Carter continued his high-scoring ways. Carter scored twice in a third period to take the NHL goal lead, and Richards had two goals and an assist in the Philadelphia Flyers' 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday. Fifty-three seconds after officials disallowed Steven Stamkos' goal because they ruled he knocked the puck into the net with a high stick, Carter scored to make it 4-1 at 7:59. Carter capped the scoring at 13:08 and it also chased Mike Smith from net.
Analysis: With his 31st and 32nd goals, Carter moved one ahead of Washington's Alex Ovechkin for the NHL lead. He has five goals and four assists in his last seven games. Carter has really stepped up in 2008-09 in the absence of Daniel Briere, who has played just nine games due to injury. Carter has been a breakout Fantasy star and must-start Fantasy option.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter added two assists to his points total on Wednesday against the Thrashers, boosting his total to 51 on the season with 30 goals and 21 assists. Carter is currently on a five-game streak with a point, scoring three goals and getting credited with four assists.
Analysis: Carter is in the midst of a breakout season and nothing changed on Wednesday on the night before the Flyers headed into the All-Star break. Expect his success to continue in the second half of the season and continue starting him in all leagues.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored a goal during Friday's 3-2 shootout win against the Panthers. Carter gave Philadelphia the lead at 12:12 with his NHL-leading 30th goal. Braydon Coburn's wrist shot from the high slot bounced off Tomas Vokoun's chest, and Carter put home the rebound. He has three goals and two assists during a four-game point streak.
Analysis: Carter set a new career-high with his score against the Panthers. He is one point shy of reaching 50 and four shy of tying his career best. He is having a real breakout campaign here in 2008-09 and Carter has emerged as a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored twice in Saturday's win over the Maple Leafs and now has 29 goals on the season to lead the NHL.
Analysis: Carter didn't score in his first four games of 2009, but you knew the drought wouldn't last for too long. Carter has been one of the great stories this season and remains a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored his NHL-leading 27th goal and added an assist in Tuesday's win over the Canucks. He finished December with 21 points in 14 games.
Analysis: Many thought Carter would slow down in the final month of 2009, but instead he turned up the heat. How he's only starting in 89 percent of leagues is beyond us. Get him active in every single format.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter had two goals and two assists in Friday's game against Washington. He scored his goals within a span of 3:54 in the second period to move into a tie for the NHL scoring lead with Buffalo's Thomas Vanek. Both have 24 goals.
Analysis: Carter now has 37 points this season and is enjoying a career year. So are his Fantasy owners. He has emerged as a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: C Jeff Carter had two goals and an assist on Saturday against the Penguins. Carter now has five points in the last two games. For the month, Carter now has seven points accummulated.
Analysis: After his solid 53-point campaign last year, Carter has just exploded this season and emerged as a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored for Philadelphia on Tuesday night against the Islanders. Carter tied tied Buffalo's Thomas Vanek for the NHL lead with his 20th goal in the 2nd period.
Analysis: After his solid 53-point campaign last year, Carter has just exploded this season and emerged as a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter tied Thomas Vanek for the NHL goal lead Saturday when he lit the lamp for the 19th time this season in a win over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: After his solid 53-point campaign last year, Carter has just exploded this season and emerged as a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored two Philadelphia goals and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Lightning. Carter notched his 17th goal of the year in the 1st period on a power play to put the Flyers up 1-0. His 18th goal, also on a power play, made it 3-1 Flyers in the 3rd. After the Lightning forced overtime, Carter assisted Mike Richards on the game-winning goal for a total of three points on the night.
Analysis: Carter has 25 points on the season after Tuesday's 3-point effort. He's got 11 points in his last seven contests and is worth using in Fantasy in all leagues right now.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Jeff Carter had his five-game point streak (5 G, 3 A) ended Saturday against the Maple Leafs. He played despite a badly bruised right shoulder.
Analysis: Surprisingly, Carter is one of the NHL's top scorers with 16 goals. He has firmly entrenched himself as a top-six forward for Philadelphia and coach John Stevens is afraid to drop him to the third line. Carter has definitely earned the promotion and is worth using in Fantasy as long as he stays hot. Hopefully he can continue to play through the minor shoulder ailment.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's game against Carolina. He has points in each of his last five games.
Analysis: Carter has eight points over that span and is playing extremely well. His goal Friday was a power play goal. He had a career-high 29 goals in 2007-08 and came on late in the season as one of the Flyers' best scorers. Many wondered if it was an aberration or Carter was the real deal. He is proving to be the latter and a top Fantasy option.
News:Joffrey Lupul and Jeff Carter each had a goal and an assist for the Flyers during Friday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Carter tied it 2-2 with his league-leading 16th goal with 46 seconds left in the second period, streaking in to score on a backhander. It was his third power-play score of the season.
Analysis: Carter has five goals and three assists during a five-game point streak. Carter had a career-high 29 goals in 2007-08 and came on late in the season as one of the Flyers' best scorers. Many wondered if it was an aberration or Carter was the real deal. He is proving to be the latter and a top Fantasy option as long as he leads the NHL in scoring.
News: Philadelphia C Jeff Carter did it all Fantasy-wise on Saturday night in an overtime win over the Coyotes. Carter scored his 15th goal of the season in the 3rd period to tie the game and send it into overtime. Then, in the extra period, he fed Mike Richards for the game's winning goal. Earlier in the game, in the 1st period, Carter even picked up some penalty minutes for crosschecking Kyle Turris.
Analysis: Carter's two points on Saturday give him 19 for the season. He has five goals in his last five games for the Flyers. He is playing a little above his head at the moment, so Fantasy owners should enjoy it while it lasts. He remains a decent No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored two goals in Wednesday's game against Buffalo. He has four goals in his last four games with scores in three of the four contests.
Analysis: Carter has 13 goals already this season, but just three assists. He is playing a little above his head at the moment, so Fantasy owners should enjoy it while it lasts. He remains a decent No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored his 11th goal of the season in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Canadiens. Carter scored in the 2nd period to put the Flyers up 2-0. Carter also picked up two minutes in the penalty box for hooking.
Analysis: Carter has 14 points this season and has two goals in his last two games. Carter is playing a bit above his head right now, but remains a decent No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored his ninth goal of the season in a loss to the Oilers on Sunday night.
Analysis: Carter is now tied for second in goals behind Thomas Vanek as he looks to improve on his 53-point effort from last season. Carter is playing a bit above his head right now, but remains a decent No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Jeff Carter scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Philadelphia Flyers edged the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday for their fourth straight win. Carter hammered in a rebound from the front of the left circle on a power play with 24 seconds left in the extra session. Mike Richards took the initial shot. Carter broke a 1-1 tie at 15:29 of the period when he redirected Ossi Vaananen's long slap shot with a nifty backhand. Carter has scored points in six straight games (six goals, three assists).
Analysis: Carter has scored in five of six contests and was thriving as the second-line center even before Daniel Briere exited the lineup with an abdominal injury. Carter is playing a bit above his head right now, but remains a decent No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored in overtime to lift Philadelphia to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. After play was delayed in overtime when a fan threw a smoke bomb on the ice, Carter deflected Ossi Vaananen's shot from the blue line past Martin Brodeur. Carter also added an assist in the game.
Analysis: Carter picked up his sixth goal of the season and extended his goals streak to four games on Saturday. He's got a total of eight points on the season. The Flyers lost Daniel Briere on Friday for a month because of an abdominal tear, but that didn't shake Carter's confidence. He will still remain a top-six forward, and at this scoring rate, just might contend for the NHL goals title. Carter is playing a bit above his head right now, but remains a decent No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored for the fifth time in six games during Friday's 6-3 win against the Devils. Carter tied the game at 1 in the first period with a great shot from the right circle after skating up the ice with a breakout pass from goalie Martin Biron. Carter has six points (one assist) in his last six games.
Analysis: The Flyers lost Daniel Briere on Friday for a month because of an abdominal tear, but that didn't shake Carter's confidence. He will still remain a top-six forward, and at this scoring rate, just might contend for the NHL goals title. Carter is playing a bit above his head right now, but remains a decent No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored a goal and finished at plus-1 in 20:13 of ice time Wednesday against the Sharks. Philadelphia jumped ahead 51 seconds into the game on Carter's unassisted short-handed goal. It was his fourth goal of the season and second in as many games.
Analysis: Carter has remained the Flyers second-line center despite John Stevens shaking up his top-three scoring lines. Carter has now scored infour of five games and continues to build off a breakout 2007-08 season. Consider Carter a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at this time.
News:Jeff Carter scored a short-handed goal for the Flyers during Saturday's game against the Sharks. Carter gave Philadelphia a 3-1 lead when he wristed a shot past Evgeni Nabokov 6:48 into the second period. Carter also added an assist and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Carter remained the Flyers second-line center despite John Stevens shaking up his top-three scoring lines. Carter has now scored in three of four games and continues to build off a breakout 2007-08 season. Consider Carter a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Tuesday's game against the Penguins. Carter was attempting to pass across the crease when the puck was deflected, apparently by defenseman Hal Gill, past Marc-Andre Fleury for his second goal in as many nights.
Analysis: Carter has begun the season as the Flyers' second-line center because the coaching staff believes he is top-six talent. He will only move down to the third line if Daniel Briere has to move back to center, bumping Mike Richards down to the second line. Carter has really been a good scoring center since the second half of last season, but remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Flyers head coach John Stevens is toying with the idea of moving C Daniel Briere to right wing on the team's top line with center Mike Richards and left winger Simon Gagne. "We did it last year against Pittsburgh (in the playoffs). Richie and Danny have a chemistry together," Stevens said. "A lot of time, Danny ends up on a wing position anyway because he likes to play deep in the offensive zone, so it's not that different after the puck drops. But at the same time, if you have Danny, Richie and Jeff Carter as your three centers, it's pretty solid down the middle. So nothing's in concrete. That's something training camp will be able to tell us." If Briere is moved to right wing, then Carter will be the second-line center.
Analysis: When the Flyers lost All-Star center Mike Richards to a hamstring injury in late February last season, Carter picked up the scoring slack. He had eight goals in the nine games Richards missed, helping the Flyers go 5-2-2 in that span. Carter played in all 82 games last season and had 29 goals and 53 points. He scored six more goals in the playoffs and helped the Flyers reach the Eastern Conference finals. Carter was at his best when the calendar hit 2008 as he tallied 32 points in his last 45 regular season games. The Flyers, as well as Fantasy owners, now only hope Carter can sustain that point total on a more frequent basis. Consider Carter a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward Draft Day.
News: The Philadelphia Flyers and Jeff Carter agreed to a multi-year contract Friday, only days before the center was set to become a restricted free agent. The 23-year-old Carter was taken 11th overall by the Flyers in the 2003 draft and he has 66 goals and 132 points in 225 career games. Carter played in all 82 games last season and had 29 goals and 53 points. He scored six more goals in the playoffs and helped the Flyers reach the Eastern Conference finals.
Analysis: When the Flyers lost All-Star center Mike Richards to a hamstring injury in late February, Carter picked up the scoring slack. He had eight goals in the nine games Richards missed, helping the Flyers go 5-2-2 in that span. Carter was at his best when the calendar hit 2008 as he tallied 32 points in his last 45 regular season games. The Flyers, as well as Fantasy owners, now only hope Carter can sustain that point total on a more frequent basis. Consider Carter a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward Draft Day.
News:Jeff Carter scored his 27th goal on Wednesday in a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who closed to within five points of Philadelphia for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Analysis: Carter has been outstanding the past two weeks for the Flyers. He has scored seven goals in the last six games. Carter has been somewhat of a streaky player in Fantasy leagues this season, but use him now while he is on a good run.
News:Jeff Carter scored on the power play, one of Philadelphia's four power-play goals, to help the Flyers to a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Carter has now managed to score goals in four of the last five games and has goals and points in six of seven. He has really turned it up a notch in recent games.
Analysis: Carter has been outstanding the past two weeks, helping the Flyers overcome injuries to All-Star Mike Richards, two-time 40-goal scorer Simon Gagne and Joffrey Lupul. Since Richards tore his hamstring on Feb. 23, Carter has seven goals in seven games. Not too bad for a guy who was rumored to be on the trading block about a month ago. Carter has been somewhat of a streaky player in Fantasy leagues this season, but use him now while he is on a good run.
News:Jeff Carter scored his second goal with 1:54 left in the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated Tampa Bay 3-2 to snap a five-year home losing streak against the Lightning. Carter snapped a 2-2 tie when he spun past five Tampa Bay defenders and lofted a wrist shot from just inside the blue line. The puck sailed high over Lightning goaltender Mike Smith. Carter also put the Flyers ahead 2-1 just 1:49 later with a nifty move for his first goal. He skated in from the blue line and went forehand to backhand to score unassisted. He has a career-high 25 goals.
Analysis: Carter has managed to score goals in three of the last four games and has goals and points in five of six. He has really turned it up a notch in recent games. Carter has beeen somewhat of a streaky player in Fantasy leagues this season, but use him now while he is on a good run.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored two goals and finished at even during Sunday's game against the Rangers. He now has four goals and two assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Carter has really stepped up in recent games as the Flyers have been devastated by injuries. Carter tied his career high in goals (23). He has been a streaky Fantasy option all season, but is worth using as a stopgap while Mike Richards (hamstring) is sidelined.
News:Jeff Carter scored a goal and set up Mike Knuble's short-handed tally in the third period for the rebounding Philadelphia Flyers, who beat the New York Islanders 4-1 Saturday for their third straight win. Carter staked the Flyers to a 1-0 lead in the first and then followed up his rebound on a short-handed break and caromed a shot in off the stick of Knuble at 9:31 of the third.
Analysis: Carter has two goals in three games after a five-game drought. He is a streaky-type player and should be used as a stopgap Fantasy option when on a roll.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter recorded his 20th goal Monday against the Sabres when he scored on a backhand shot at 14:33 of the first period. It was his second goal in seven games and the second time in his three-year career he has reached 20 goals.
Analysis: Carter has stepped up in the last two games after Mike Richards went down with a hamstring injury. Carter will likely see increased PT in the coming weeks with Richards sidelined. He is a very streaky player and should be used as a stopgap Fantasy option when on a roll.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored his first goal in 10 games when he redirected a Randy Jones slap shot past Johan Holmqvist 6:42 into the third period of Thursday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay. He extended his points streak to three games. He has the goal and two assists in that span.
Analysis: Carter now has a point in four of his last five games. He is starting to heat up once again after a rough spell in late January and early February. Carter had a nice run in January with 11 points (five goals) in 13 games, but rarely has the staying power to put points on the board consistently. He is best used as a stopgap Fantasy option when on a roll.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 during Sunday's game against the Penguins. He now has two assists in his last three games, but has gone eight contests without a goal.
Analysis: Carter had a nice run in January with 11 points (five goals) in 13 games, but rarely has the staying power to put points on the board consistently. He is best used as a stopgap Fantasy option when on a roll, but can be used as a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News:Jeff Carter continues to be a consistent player for the Flyers. Carter scored his 18th goal of the season in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to New Jersey and has five goals and five assists in the last nine games.
Analysis: The third-year forward is one of the more unheralded Flyers. That's probably because he sees a lot of time on the third line, but has already eclipsed 10 goals and 10 assists for the third straight season. He can be a very streaky Fantasy player, but now is the time to use him as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter extended his points streak to five games with an assist Sunday against the Capitals. He now has four goals and three assists in that span. He has an assist in each of his last three games.
Analysis: The third-year forward is one of the more unheralded Flyers. That's probably because he sees a lot of time on the third line, but has already eclipsed 10 goals and 10 assists for the third straight season. He can be a very streaky Fantasy player, but now is the time to use him as a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter scored a goal for the third in the last four games in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins. Randy Jones fired a shot wide of the net. The puck kicked right back to Carter, who put it in for his 17th goal.
Analysis: Carter has put up some good points since late December, but he has tendencies to get cold or hot in his play. He remains just a low-end Fantasy center at this time.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter had his 14th goal of the season during a 3-2 win Saturday against the Maple Leafs. Carter converted a 2-on-1 break into a short-handed goal at 16:28. He now has four goals and one assist in his last six games.
Analysis: Carter has gone on another one of his hot streaks since late December, but as quick as he gets hot, he can cold just as fast. He remains just a low-end Fantasy center at this time.
News: Philadelphia tied it at 1 on Friday against Buffalo 2:13 into the second period on Jeff Carter's 10th goal of the season. With the teams playing four-aside, Carter slipped a wrist shot through Ryan Miller's legs after he had a partial breakaway off a nice feed from Scott Hartnell. It was his first goal since Dec. 5.
Analysis: Carter posted some nice numbers in October because the Flyers were a high-scoring team, but since their production has tailed off in November, so has Carter's. Expect some streakiness from the third-string center, and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 during Saturday's game against the Hurricanes. He now has one goal and two assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Carter posted some nice numbers in October because the Flyers were a high-scoring team, but since their production has tailed off in November, so has Carter's. Expect some streakiness from the third-string center, and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News: Flyers C Jeff Carter ended a six-game goal drought by lighting the lamp during Friday's game against the Capitals. Carter, who scored six goals in October, has just two goals in 11 November games.
Analysis: The Flyers were a high-scoring unit in October and Carter benefited. They have taken some lumps in November and Carter has suffered. Expect some streakiness from the third-string center, and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News:Jeff Carter hasn't scored in his past five games. He has just one assist in that span.
Analysis: Carter has managed seven goals, four assists and a plus-6 rating over the past seven games. He has re-emerged as a must-start in most Fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams. He's a solid young center that's worth picking up in larger leagues, as well as 12-team keeper formats.
News: C Jeff Carter and D Lasse Kukkonen each posted a goal, plus-1 rating and three shots on goal in Wednesday's game at Florida.
Analysis: Carter ended a two-game scoreless streak. He has managed five goals, one assist and a plus-7 rating over the past seven games. He has re-emerged as a must-start in most Fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams. The Flyers are back in action Thursday night at Tampa Bay.
News: C Jeff Carter scored a goal and registered an assist against Atlanta Tuesday.
Analysis: Carter has scored goals in four consecutive games. He didn't score his fourth goal last season until Jan. 11. Carter is centering the second scoring line, between Scott Hartnell and Sam Kapanen. He's only 22 years old with plenty of potential, so consider taking a chance on him in most Fantasy leagues.
News: In just three games for the Flyers, Jeff Carter has already scored two goals and he is a plus-1.
Analysis: Carter is centering the second scoring line, between Scott Hartnell and Sam Kapanen. He's only 22 years old with plenty of potential, so consider taking a chance on him in larger leagues.
News: Simon Gagne had two assists with a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's win against Carolina and Jeff Carter and Mike Knuble each had three-point nights in the unexpected victory.
Analysis: Carter has posted three goals, six points and a plus-5 rating over the past two games. Incidentally, that coincides with the return of Simon Gagne from a groin injury.
News: Jeff Carter, Kyle Calder, and Scottie Upshall, playing his first game in Philadelphia since being acquired Thursday in the deal that sent captain Peter Forsberg to Nashville, scored for the Flyers on Monday against the Bruins.
Analysis: Carter also picked up a pair of assists and an even rating with a team-high eight shots on goal in the loss. He will see an increase in ice time and responsibilities with Peter Forsberg headed to Nashville.
News: Carter picked up a pair of assists with a plus-2 rating and five shots on goal in 17:30 of ice time in Monday's game against the Red Wings.
Analysis: Carter has five goals and seven points over the past eight games, but he remains useful only in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Jeff Carter, Peter Forsberg and Mike Richards had goals in Tuesday's game for the Flyers, who have not won at home since Nov. 24 when they beat Columbus in former Flyers coach Ken Hitchcock's debut behind the Blue Jackets bench.
Analysis: Carter is only worth using as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy center in all leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Jeff Carter scored two goals, including the game-winner with 1:02 remaining, as the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday.
Analysis: Carter has three goals and five points over the past six games. He remains a decent No. 3 or 4 Fantasy center in all leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Jeff Carter has just four goals and 11 assists to go along with a dismal minus-11 rating through 27 games at the All-Star break.
Analysis: Carter is only worth using in all larger Fantasy leagues as a No. 3 or 4 center, especially in formats which do not take into account the plus/minus category.
News: Carter returned to the lineup on Tuesday against the Hurricanes after missing 20 games with a broken left ankle. He was scoreless with a minus-2 rating.
Analysis: Despite the scoreless game, it appears safe to get Carter back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues.
News: PhiladelphiaFlyers.com reports an MRI revealed that Carter has a fracture of the distal end of his left tibia, inside the left ankle area. "Over the past couple of days the inflammation in Jeff’s ankle had subsided. He has been able to walk better, but he still had point tenderness over his ankle. Speaking with our medical staff we felt it was warranted to get an MRI and investigate his injury a little bit closer. The MRI did reveal a crack," trainer Jim McCrossin said.
Analysis: With Carter sidelined at least six weeks due to the injury, the club recalled veteran Petr Nedved from the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL to take his place.
News: Second-year man Jeff Carter provided the only highlight on Tuesday at Buffalo in an otherwise dismal night. He scored a goal and had a game-high nine shots on goal in the 9-1 loss.
Analysis: After going scoreless in the first three games for the Flyers, Carter has managed a goal and assist in his past three. Be patient with the second-year center, as he has plenty of upside.
News: Niko Dimitrakos lined up with second-year players Jeff Carter and R.J. Umberger in Tuesday's game at N.Y. Rangers, but each went scoreless with a minus-1 rating.
Analysis: Each of the three players are worth using in larger Fantasy leagues, but avoid them in weekly leagues of 12 or fewer teams for the time being.
News: Carter scored a goal with a plus-1 rating and three shots on goal in Wednesday's game at Florida in just 7:03 of ice time.
Analysis: It is likely Wednesday's performance will buy him some additional playing time in Friday's game at Tampa Bay.
News: Carter has 14 goals through 57 games, which is good for fourth on the Philadelphia roster. He also has 13 assists and a plus-3 rating in just under 12 minutes of ice time per game.
Analysis: Carter is a strong option in all keeper leagues and he remains a decent play in larger weekly formats. He should finish up the year in the neighborhood of 40 points.
News: Jeff Carter had two assists in Monday's game at Florida, finishing with a plus-2 rating and four shots on goal in 13:40 of ice time.
Analysis: Carter has slowed a little bit since a hot start to the season, but he remains a great keeper prospect and solid center in larger formats.
News: Jeff Carter (ear) was able to play in Monday's game against the Sabres. He had five shots on goal in the shootout loss.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Carter back into the active lineup in all leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Jeff Carter will not be able to play on Saturday at St. Louis. Carter was hit on the ear by a puck and required 52 stitches. He said he was sore, but hopes to play Monday vs. Buffalo. "I'm just sore," Carter said. "We're going to see how it feels on Monday, but I should be good to go Monday."
Analysis: Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues until he can play without lingering effects of the injury.
News: Carter leave Thursday's game against the Canucks after being hit in the ear with a puck and needed several stitches to close a gash. He left and was unable to return.
Analysis: Carter is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Jeff Carter has slid up to the team's top scoring line in place of Simon Gagne (groin), who is sidelined for two weeks. He is skating alongside Peter Forsberg and Mike Knuble.
Analysis: Carter should be picked up in all Fantasy leagues if available, as he should have a lot of success skating with his new linemates.
News: Carter scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's game against the Islanders. He was also an impressive plus-3 in only 9:31 of ice time.
Analysis: Carter's strong performance on Thursday likely bought him some extra ice time in future games. After posting only one assist in seven games, he has five goals and two assists over the past seven games.
News: Carter (elbow) was able to play in Wednesday's opener against the Rangers. He was scoreless with three shots on goal in 16:26 of ice time.
Analysis: The rookie should be among the favorites for the Calder Trophy this season and is a decent No. 3 or 4 Fantasy center in most larger leagues.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Carter is expected to play win on the team's top scoring line alongside Peter Forsberg and Simon Gagne. He is expected to rotate in and out of the top spot with Patrick Sharp and Jon Sim.
Analysis: Carter, who left Thursday's preseason game due to an elbow injury, is probable for the opener against the Rangers.
