News: The Capitals acquired Dane Byers from Edmonton in exchange for Garret Stafford, according to the Oilers' official site.
Analysis:Dane Byers has spent most of his career in the AHL and totaled 10 points in 58 games with the Oklahoma City Barons.
News:Dane Byers signed a one-year contract with Edmonton on Thursday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis:Dane Byers will be ticketed to play the tough guy role with Oklahoma City in the AHL this season.
News:Dane Byers was called up from AHL Springfield for Saturday's game and promptly picked up a fighting major.
Analysis: He'll likely stick around as long as Jared Boll and Derek Dorsett are out of action, and with 29 PIMs in just six NHL games this season he could be a nice short-term pickup if you need an enforcer on your roster.
News: The Blue Jackets have sent Dane Byers back down to AHL Springfield, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Dane Byers was only called up for two days for the Penguins. He has served his full suspension.
News: Columbus has recalled Dane Byers (suspension) from AHL Springfield, the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Analysis:Dane Byers had a short stint of three days down in AHL Springfield before being recalled back up to the Blue Jackets. He is still on suspension for one more game.
News: The Blue Jackets have assigned Dane Byers to AHL Springfield, team's official Twitter page reports.
Analysis:Dane Byers hasn't recorded a point in five NHL games this season, and he was suspended for three games early this week. The 25-year-old will likely only be called up again if an injury occurs.
Blue Jackets' Byers Receives Three-Game Suspension
News:Dane Byers has been suspended three games for an illegal hit in Saturday's game, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Dane Byers will be out the next three games and will be eligible to return Jan. 23. He was replaced in the lineup by Colton Gillies for Tuesday's game against the Oilers.
News:Dane Byers received a match penalty and will likely face supplemental discipline after leveling San Jose's Andrew Desjardins on Saturday with a blind-side elbow to the jaw.
Analysis: Desjardins had just looked up ice during a breakout when Dane Byers came in jaw-high at almost a 90-degree angle. Desjardins' head snapped sideways and he was not able to continue the game. Byers was playing in just his fifth game this season and second since his emergency call-up.
News: The Blue Jackets have recalled Dane Byers from AHL Springfield, the club's official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis:Dane Byers has only played three games for the Jackets and is up on emergency duty with the club dealing with injuries.
News: The Blue Jackets assigned Dane Byers to AHL Springfield on Friday, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Analysis:Dane Byers appeared in three games for the Blue Jackets, but none since his latest recall earlier this week. He'll head back to Springfield with the Blue Jackets needing to add a defenseman to fill in for the injured James Wisniewski (ankle).
News: The Blue Jackets assigned Dane Byers to AHL Springfield on Friday, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Dane Byers appeared in three games with the Jackets but did not record a point. He'll head back to Springfield, with whom he has totaled 41 points (16G, 25A) in 71 games over the last two seasons.
News:Dane Byers has been called up from AHL Springfield, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: He'll fill Derek Dorsett's shift disturber role while Dorsett is on the shelf. Dane Byers had 15 points and 63 PIMs in 23 AHL games this season, so he could have a little value with the Jackets.
News:Dane Byers was placed on waivers Tuesday.
Analysis: He's looked good in camp, but the Blue Jackets didn't have any room for him. Assuming he clears waivers he'll report to AHL Springfield and wait for an injury or two to open up a spot for him with the big club.
News:Dane Byers, fighting for a spot on Columbus' fourth line, scored a goal and added two assists in Sunday's 4-1 exhibition win over the Sabres.
Analysis: Add another name to the mix as the Blue Jackets try to sort out their checking lines.
News: The Blue Jackets have signed Byers to a one-year, two-way contract, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Byers, who was drafted in 2004 by the Rangers, has appeared in just six NHL games to date. Last season, he played for three different minor league teams, including AHL Hartford/Connecticut, Springfield and San Antonio. He's a decent scorer who will give the Jackets some extra depth on the left wing, though the two-way aspect of his contract makes it so that he can continue to polish his game in the minors.
News: Byers was sent to San Antonio on Tuesday, according to the team's website.
Analysis: Byers was acquired in the trade with Rostislav Klesla that sent Sami Lepisto and Scottie Upshall to the Blue Jackets. This season he has recorded 34 points (12G 22A) and 120 PIMs in 64 games with Hartford and Springfield. His career numbers include 81 goals and 106 assists in 297 AHL games over the course of six seasons. It is unlikely that he will break the Coyotes' roster but with possible moves that might involve Brett Maclean the Rampage will need him for depth.
News: Byers was traded to the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
Analysis: Chad Kolarik was sent to the Rangers, but it's unlikely that either player will make a significant impact with their new club.
News: The Rangers have recalled C P.A. Parenteau from the AHL and assigned LW Dane Byers.
Analysis: Both of these guys are nothing but organizational depth at this point and can be ignored in all formats.
News: Rangers LW Dane Byers returned from his one-game suspension in Saturday's loss to the Flames. Byers managed just 5:42 of ice time.
Analysis: Byers was just called up from the AHL last week and is basically just organizational depth. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: The NHL has suspended Rangers LW Dane Byers for receiving an instigator penalty in Tuesday's loss to the Canucks.
Analysis: Byers was just called up from the AHL last week and is basically just organizational depth. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: The Rangers have recalled LW Dane Byers from the AHL.
Analysis: Byers is a second-round pick from 2004 that has played in just one NHL game. He is merely organizational depth and can be ignored in Fantasy.
News: The Rangers re-signed forward Dane Byers Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: The 23-year-old Byers has skated in 165 career regular season games with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL, registering 44 goals and 58 assists for 102 points, along with 421 penalty minutes. He has played just one career NHL game and that was back in 2007-08. Byers is merely organizational depth and can be ignored in Fantasy.
News: The Rangers called up RW Greg Moore from the AHL on Wednesday and sent down LW Dane Byers.
Analysis: This is the fourth time Moore has been called up this season, and he has zero points in five games. He has no Fantasy value. Byers was only up for one game, tallying no points in a loss to the Kings on Tuesday.
News: The New York Rangers reassigned F Zdenek Bahensky, F Dane Byers, F Ryan Callahan, D Ryan Constant, D Marvin Degon, D Mike Gabinet, F Bruce Graham, F Mike Hoffman, G Chris Holt, F Hugh Jessiman, F Rick Kozak, D Bryce Lampman, F Francis Lessard, D David Liffiton, F Jakub Petruzalek, D Hannu Pikkarainen, D Corey Potter, D Dale Purinton, D Jake Taylor, F Craig Weller and G Alex Westlund to Hartford of the AHL on Monday
Analysis: With the exception of Jessiman and Lampman, who are worth a look in long-term keeper leagues, none of the players mentioned above are useful from a Fantasy perspective. Purinton might be worth consideration if he is recalled, but only in larger leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes.
