News:Colin Fraser will not play Monday against the Blues, Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis:Colin Fraser averaged a little over nine minutes in the team's first nine games of the year, but he'll be healthy scratch Monday for the second time in as many nights.
News:Colin Fraser will not play Sunday against the Red Wings, Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: It will be Colin Fraser's first scratch of the season.
News:Colin Fraser has signed a two-year deal to remain with Los Angeles, the Kings' official site reports.
Analysis: The 27-year-old will likely reprise a depth role with the Kings next season after appearing in 18 of the team's 20 postseason contests.
Kings' Fraser (Personal Reasons) Unexpected To Play In Game 3
News:Colin Fraser (personal reasons) is unlikely to play in Thursday's Game 3, L.A. Kings Insider reports.
Analysis:Colin Fraser remains in Alberta with his family according to coach Darryl Sutter, making it unlikely that he'll be available Thursday.
News:Colin Fraser will be given a chance to prove he deserves a spot as a regular starter with the Kings. He'll make his season debut Thursday as LA hosts the Canucks, the team's official site reports.
Analysis:Colin Fraser will play for the first time since March of the 2010-11 season. He's a fourth-line, energy forward who doesn't make the score-sheet often.
Kings' Fraser Ready To Return But Still Out Of Lineup
News:Colin Fraser (ankle) has been medically cleared to return, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: It may still be awhile before he's able to crack the starting lineup however as he wasn't able to get used to the Kings' system during training camp due to his injury situation. He'll be a depth forward for the Kings when he's able to work his way into the lineup.
News:Colin Fraser (ankle) will start the season as an injured non-roster player, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis:Colin Fraser's still trying to come back from offseason surgery on a fractured ankle after coming over to the Kings in the Ryan Smyth trade.
News:Colin Fraser practiced Saturday without a yellow, no-contact jersey for the first time this preseason, reports the Los Angeles Times.
Analysis: He's returning from a June surgical procedure to remove a cyst and repair a fracture in his ankle. It has been a long time coming for Colin Fraser who came from the Oilers in the Ryan Smith deal as damaged goods.
News:Colin Fraser (foot) is back skating but still hasn't been able to participate in a full practice yet, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis:Colin Fraser's been able to skate for four straight days now after offseason foot surgery but we'll have a better idea on his readiness for the regular season once he's back practicing full-time and doing contact drills.
News:Colin Fraser (ankle) has been able to remove his protective boot, the LA Times reports.
Analysis: He might begin to skate this week, but Colin Fraser won't be able to fully participate when training camp opens Friday. "It's coming," he said. "It doesn't feel 100% but it's getting close. … I'm hoping to skate this week but that doesn't mean I can just jump right into scrimmages. I'm going to need a few skates to learn how to play hockey again. It's been six months since I've even looked at my skates."
News: The Kings' medical staff found a fracture and cyst in Fraser's ankle and he'll likely miss four months, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: As a result, the Oilers and Kings are trying to work out some compensation to avoid filing a protest in the deal that sent Fraser to Hollywood and returned Ryan Smyth to Edmonton. In any case, Fraser will miss the beginning of the regular seaso nwith this injury.
News: The Oilers have shipped Fraser and a seventh-round draft pick in 2012 to the Kings in exchange for Ryan Smyth, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: Fraser hasn't displayed much scoring upside in the NHL thus far, recording just five points in 67 games for the Oilers last season. His value to the Kings will come as an agitator, but with 168 PIMs in 224 career games, he doesn't really spend enough time in the penalty box to help fantasy owners in leagues that count that stat all.
News: Fraser (undisclosed) is not expected to play Tuesday, according to the Oilers web site.
Analysis: Fraser had an MRI on Monday and although no results were announced, coach Tom Renney indicated that Fraser won't suit up for the game Tuesday.
News: Fraser missed practice Friday, according to the Oilers web site.
Analysis: No reason has been given as of yet for the reason why Fraser missed practice.
News: Fraser scored while a man down in Edmonton's game against Calgary on Saturday.
Analysis: Shorties are a rare statistical treat. But Fraser, with just five points all season, isn't likely to have been in too many active lineups Saturday night.
News: Fraser (foot) is expected to return to the lineup Thursday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: Fraser is one of several Oilers that has missed the past several games due to a foot injury. The injury has healed and he should get back in the lineup versus the Blues on Thursday.
News: Fraser (foot) will not suit up Tuesday for the Oilers, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: Fraser is skating with the team, but is still not quite ready to play in a game.
News: Fraser (foot) is getting closer to a return to the lineup, according to the Oilers web site.
Analysis: Fraser will travel with the Oilers on their upcoming road trip, but no word yet on when he will crack the lineup.
News: Fraser (foot) won't play against Colorado on Saturday, Oilers Radio Network's Dan Tencer reports.
Analysis: It's not clear how long Fraser might be out, but Tencer said Fraser's foot is "really sore" from blocking a shot against Phoenix.
News: Fraser was excused from Monday's practice due to a death in his family, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Our condolences to Fraser, whose status for Friday's game against the Lightning is undetermined thus far.
News: Fraser had two goals, his first and second of the year, in a 4-3 overtime loss to New Jersey on Friday night.
Analysis: He's not known for his offensive talent so this is a bit of an anomaly. Fraser, who was also named the game's second star, now has three points in 15 games.
News: Red Wings C Colin Fraser scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Sunday's game against the Red Wings. Marian Hossa skated down the side and made a nice crossing pass to Fraser for the tying score at 10:44 of the third when the puck apparently hit Fraser's skate. Officials upheld the score after a review.
Analysis: Fraser finished the season with five goals in his last four games. He was also even or better over his final eight contests. Fraser was a regular for the Blackhawks before becoming a rotational forward late in the year when injured forwards started to get healthy. While Fraser had a heck of a late-season push, he still finished with seven goals and 19 points in 70 games. Fraser is headed for free agency, but whether or not he returns to Chicago won't affect his Fantasy value much. He will still have marginal Fantasy appeal on Draft Day 2010.
News: Blackhawks C Colin Fraser scored twice in Tuesday's win over the Stars, giving him four goals on the season.
Analysis: In his second NHL season, Fraser has cemented himself as a defensive-minded, lower-line forward with Chicago. He remains not worth worrying about in Fantasy play.
News:The Sports Xchange reports last season Colin Fraser was the Blackhawks' fourth-line center for 81 of 82 regular-season games, but come playoff time he was a healthy scratch for 15 of the 17 postseason games. Fraser, who played in the first 55 games, found himself a sudden scratch again Wednesday when Dave Bolland returned to the lineup. Coach Joel Quenneville wanted to get Bolland on the ice but not place him in a situation where he'd have to take a heavy load of ice time. That meant putting him into Fraser's center spot on the fourth line. How long Fraser remains out depends on how well Bolland responds to game action. "I don't think anybody's happy when they have to watch," Quenneville said. "I'm sure he's disappointed, and we've got to make sure it doesn't always have to be him."
Analysis: The Blackhawks love Fraser because he fills the line of fourth-line center very well. He wins faceoffs and plays tough on defense. Unfortunately, he doesn't make much noise in Fantasy since he has only 11 points on the year. Fraser has marginal Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Blackhawks had high expectations for Tomas Kopecky and fourth-line mates Ben Eager and Colin Fraser, and they went unfulfilled for much of this season. The three, though, combined for the decisive goal at Calgary on Thursday and have accumulated 23 points and a plus-15 rating in the last 15 games before going up against the Canucks. "That whole line has been getting better and better and better," coach Joel Quenneville said. "Now they're scoring key goals and the consistency we were hoping for them is in place."
Analysis: No matter how well a fourth line is beginning to play, it is still usually one of the least-used lines in hockey. It's great for Chicago that it is getting quality production from Kopecky, Eager and Fraser. Still, all three of those guys have marginal Fantasy appeal. Eager is also a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blackhawks C Colin Fraser tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 on Thursday against the Bruins. He also spent seven minutes in the penalty box, including five for fighting Johnny Boychuk. Fraser has one goal and five assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Fraser is doing a great job offensively over the last few weeks, but even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then. Fraser, who has nine points in 44 games, is pretty much on the ice as a lower-line presence and short-handed specialist. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed and faceoff stats.
News: Blackhawks C Colin Fraser scored his first goal of the season on Tuesday at Dallas.
Analysis: Fraser is just a shorthanded specialist with the Blackhawks, recording four points so far this season. Only owners in leagues that reward shorthanded stats need to worry about Fraser.
News: The Blackhawks came to terms with five free agents Monday. They gave forward Troy Brouwer and goalie Corey Crawford two-year deals, while forward Ben Eager, forward Colin Fraser and defenseman Aaron Johnson all got one-year contracts. "I am happy to have these five players back with us. They are quality individuals who played an important role with us last season and their talents are a big part of our goals for next season,” GM Dave Tallon said.
Analysis: Fraser finally had his first full season in the NHL in 2008-09. He appeared in 81 games for the Blackhawks, recording six goals and 17 points. He was also at plus-1 and had one short-handed score. Fraser did most of his damage as a penalty killer and in the faceoff circle. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed and faceoff stats.
News: Blackhawks C Colin Fraser scored and assisted in a rout of the Oilers on Tuesday night. He now has a pair of two-point nights in this, his first full NHL season.
Analysis: Fraser is centering the team's checking line. He is a decent two-way player, but he has always been a guy that hasn't had problem creating trouble and mixing it up with the other team. Fraser primarily remains a Fantasy option in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blackhawks C Colin Fraser chipped in with two assists during Sunday's 7-1 win over the Coyotes.
Analysis: Fraser is centering the team's checking line. He is a decent two-way player, but he has always been a guy that hasn't had problem creating trouble and mixing it up with the other team. Fraser primarily remains a Fantasy option in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Blackhawks C Colin Fraser scored his first career goal during Wednesday's 4-1 win against the Coyotes. Fraser, who took two shots and finished at plus-2, made it 3-1 just over a minute into the third. He fired from the slot and beat Ilya Bryzgalov high on the glove side after taking Dave Bolland's pass from behind the net.
Analysis: Fraser has now played in the team's first four games after totaling just six in the previous two seasons. He is centering the team's checking line. Fraser is a decent two-way player, but he has always been a guy that hasn't had problem creating trouble and mixing it up with the other team. Fraser primarily remains a Fantasy option in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: The Chicago Blackhawks signed center Colin Fraser and defensemen Aaron Johnson and Doug Janik to one-year contracts Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Fraser appeared in five games with the Blackhawks last season. The 23-year-old also had 17 goals and 41 points in 75 games with the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. He is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career and can be ignored on Draft Day.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blackhawks forward Jake Dowell will be out several weeks with a broken right foot suffered in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Tampa Bay. Colin Fraser was called up from Rockford (AHL) to replace him.
Analysis: Fraser skated on Friday against the Coyotes and finished at minus-1 in 10 minutes. He will play on one of the lower lines for the Blackhawks, but is merely a low-end Fantasy reserve at this time.
News: The Chicago Blackhawks have returned Adam Berti, Bryan Bickell, Michael Blunden, Mike Brodeur, Evan Brophey, Troy Brouwer, Wade Flaherty, Jim Fahey, Colin Fraser, Jordan Hendry, Adam Hobson, Steve Marr, Pierre Parenteau, Jean-Claude Sawyer and Kris Versteeg to Rockford of the AHL on Sunday.
Analysis: Blunden, Brouwer and Parenteau have bright futures in the NHL, but they are only worth a look in long-term keeper Fantasy formats. Fahey and Flaherty have had time in the NHL before, but they aren't worth a look in seasonal leagues at this point.
News: Fraser, recalled Saturday from Norfolk of the AHL, played his first NHL game on Sunday against the Coyotes. He was scoreless with a minus-1 rating in just 3:18 of ice time.
Analysis: Fraser is not a recommended Fantasy option in any format at this time.
News: Colin Fraser was part of a three-player trade on Wednesday. The Flyers also traded Jim Vandermeer and a second-round draft pick for Alex Zhamnov and a fourth-round pick.
Analysis: Fraser played at Red Deer of the WHL last year and is at least a season or two away from having any impact in the NHL.
