News: Free agent defenseman Thomas Pock signed a contract with SC Rapperswill-Jona of the Swiss National League.
Analysis: Pock played in a career-high 59 games with the Islanders in 2008-09. He had eight goals and 17 points in 118 NHL games with the Rangers and Islanders. Pock was never a full-time blueliner and it's not surprising he is headed overseas for his chance to play on a big stage. It's safe to ignore him in Fantasy.
News: The Islanders activated C Nate Thompson (shoulder) and D Thomas Pock (hand) off injured reserve Wednesday, and shipped Jon Sim to Bridgeport of the AHL after clearing waivers.
Analysis: Pock has one goal and two assists in 41 games this season. He has logged just 100 games in his career over five seasons and has 17 points. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: According to The National Post, Islanders D Thomas Pock has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Tuesday and he is expected to miss four weeks. Pock has playe din 41 games this season and has a goal and two assists.
Analysis: Pock is not an enforcer by any stretch of the imagination and has limited Fantasy appeal since he is not a big-time offensive player. Leave him on waivers whether he's injured or not.
News: New York Islanders D Thomas Pock came off suspension on Wednesday but was still scratched from the Islanders game against the Penguins.
Analysis: Pock is not an enforcer by any stretch of the imagination and has limited Fantasy appeal since he is not a big-time offensive player. Leave him on waivers.
News: Islanders D Thomas Pock served the fifth and final game of his suspension Monday for elbowing Ottawa forward Ryan Shannon in the head Nov. 13.
Analysis: Pock is not an enforcer by any stretch of the imagination and has limited Fantasy appeal since he is not a big-time offensive player. Leave him on waivers.
News: New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Pock was suspended for five games without pay Friday for elbowing Ottawa forward Ryan Shannon the previous night. Pock was given a major penalty and a game misconduct for elbowing Shannon 15:44 into the third period Thursday night. Shannon, who was making his Senators' debut, had to be helped off the ice to the dressing room. "I understand why there is a need for the league to enforce a strict policy to hits to the head," Pock said in a statement released by the Islanders. "I have reached out to Ryan to apologize and I hope he makes a quick recovery."
Analysis: Pock will be eligible to return Nov. 26 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pock had 10 penalty minutes coming into Thursday's game and just 30 in his career. He has never gotten into a fight and received his first game misconduct Thursday. He just made an uncalled hit and was penalized for it. Pock is not an enforcer by any stretch of the imagination and has limited Fantasy appeal since he is not a big-time offensive player.
News: Islanders defenseman Thomas Pock was given a major penalty Thursday against the Senators and a game misconduct 15:44 into the third period for elbowing Ottawa's Ryan Shannon. Shannon, who made his Senators debut, had to be helped off the ice to the dressing room.
Analysis: Pock had 10 penalty minutes coming into the game and just 30 in his career. He has never gotten into a fight and received his first game misconduct Thursday. He just made an uncalled hit and was penalized for it. Pock is not an enforcer by any stretch of the imagination and has limited Fantasy appeal since he is not a big-time offensive player.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Thomas Pock, obtained by waivers from the Rangers the final week of the preseason, was even over 18:22 in his Islanders debut Saturday against the Blues, including a few shifts on the power play.
Analysis: Pock has been back and forth between the NHL and AHL so far in his career and has minimal Fantasy value at this time. He could be nothing more than roster depth in his career.
News: The Islanders have claimed D Thomas Pock on waivers. He was recently released by the Rangers.
Analysis: Pock has been back and forth between the NHL and AHL so far in his career and has minimal Fantasy value at this time. Ignore him in all drafts.
News:The Sports Xchange reports their annual free agency frenzy over, the Rangers are pretty well set from a roster perspective with their season-opening pair of games against Tampa Bay in Prague now less than three months away. However, a couple of questions remain -- one great and one small. The small one: Who will be the seventh defenseman? While Thomas Pock's name might be the most recognizable among the candidates, his salary and the requirement that he pass through waivers to go to or from the minors makes him the least likely to get the job. So figure instead on a rotation of youngsters such as Bobby Sanguinetti, Corey Potter and Michael Sauer.
Analysis: The Rangers rely more on their forwards to get the scoring done than their defenseman. They rather have them play solid defense in front of goalie Henrik Lundqvist. Regardless, they signed Wade Redden in the offseason to boost their blue line scoring. If Pock, Sanguinetti, Potter and Sauer are going to share time in the NHL this season, then they shouldn't be owned in Fantasy leagues.
News: Rangers D Thomas Pock cleared waivers and was assigned to AHL Hartford on Thursday.
Analysis: Pock played in just one game this season and just 59 in his career. He has a total of 14 career points. Needless to say, if he doesn't play or in the minors, he is not worth owning in Fantasy leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports D Thomas Pock remained the only Ranger not to dress for a game. He was a healthy scratch for the fourth straight game on Friday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Pock has dressed for just 58 games in the first three years of his career and has a total of 14 points. Needless to say, if he doesn't play, he is not worth owning in Fantasy leagues.
News: Karel Rachunek (sprained right knee) missed the entire first round of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Thrashers. He was replaced in the lineup by Thomas Pock.
Analysis: Rachunek will likely be ready to go for most or all of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against either Buffalo, New Jersey or Ottawa. Pock should be reserved in all Fantasy Hockey postseason pools.
News: New York Newsday reports Karel Rachunek (sprained right knee) has ruled himself OUT for Game 3 against the Thrashers after practicing on Monday. "Close, but not (Tuesday)," Rachunek said. "Maybe Wednesday, but it's up to the coaches."
Analysis: Rachunek suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee against Ottawa on March 13. Thomas Pock will play at least one more game in his absence.
News: New York Newsday reports Karel Rachunek (knee) might return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Thrashers.
Analysis: Rachunek has returned to practice and is expected to replace Thomas Pock when he is ready to see game action.
News: Thomas Pock (pronounced Poke) picked up a goal in Tuesday's game at Montreal in 19:36 of ice time, as he continues to step up his offense.
Analysis: Pock has managed two goals and two assists over the past six games. He is worth a look in larger Fantasy leagues if you need help at rearguard.
News: The Rangers recalled G Al Montoya, RW Ryan Callahan and D Thomas Pock from Hartford of the AHL on Tuesday.
Analysis: Pock is only recommended in long-term Fantasy keeper leagues at this point.
News: Thomas Pock was scratched for the first time this season to make room for Darius Kasparaitis' season debut on Monday against New Jersey.
Analysis: Pock looks like he will be the odd-man out with the veteran returning to the lineup. He is not worth using in any Fantasy league right now.
News: Thomas Pock was recalled from Hartford of the AHL on Sunday, as he replaced Tom Poti (upper body injury) in the lineup at New Jersey.
Analysis: Pock is a decent looking prospect for the future, but he is not worth using in any Fantasy league this year.
News: Thomas Pock has been recalled from Hartford of the AHL to take the place of Marek Malik (shoulder) who is sidelined with an injury.
Analysis: Pock will be heading back to join the Wolf Pack as soon as Malik is healthy, so do not bother with him in Fantasy Hockey.
News: Pock will be recalled from Hartford of the AHL on Monday to replace Darius Kasparaitis (sprained MCL) on the active roster.
Analysis: Pock might stick around for a while this time, but his Fantasy appeal is minimal.
News: Thomas Pock was recalled from Hartford of the AHL on Tuesday and Maxim Kondratiev was returned.
Analysis: Neither of the two players are recommended Fantasy options.
