News:Mark Fistric, who missed seven games with an elbow injury, will be back in the lineup Monday when the Oilers take on the Ducks.
Analysis:Mark Fistric isn't much of a fantasy factor with just three points in 17 games, but every player matters for the Oilers right now as they try to scratch their way into one of the final playoff spots. They currently sit in a tie for 10th in the West with 39 points.
News: Updating an earlier report, Mark Fistric is not expected to be part of the Oilers' back line mix Tuesday against the Blues.
Analysis:Mark Fistric, who was a minus-1 Monday against the Preds, checks in with two assists in 17 games to date. Meanwhile, fellow blueliner Ryan Whitney is in line to cycle back into the Oilers' defensive rotation Tuesday.
News:Mark Fistric laid three hits in Monday's loss to the Preds.
Analysis:Mark Fistric, who was a minus-1 in 15:44 of ice time Monday, has just two assists in 17 games to date, but he has managed to record 67 hits in that span, good for third on the team in that category.
News:Mark Fistric returned to the Oilers' lineup Sunday after missing three weeks with an elbow injury.
Analysis:Mark Fistric was a plus-2 and recorded four hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Predators. Fistric played 17 minutes in the game Sunday, showing no signs of the elbow injury hindering his play.
News:Mark Fistric (elbow) will not play Friday against the Red Wings.
Analysis: Edmonton did lift Mark Fistric from IR on Thursday, but it seems he's just not quite ready yet. Perhaps he'll return Sunday against the Predators.
News: The Oilers reactivated Mark Fistric (elbow) from injured reserve.
Analysis:Mark Fistric has two points in 13 games this season. To make room for Fistric, the team demoted Ben Eager.
News: The Oilers placed Mark Fistric (elbow) on IR on Monday, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: It was originally reported that Mark Fistric just had a sore elbow, but the injury is apparently more serious than that. Fistric has recorded two assists in 13 games this season for the Oilers.
News:Mark Fistric (elbow) did not participate in Sunday morning's skate.
Analysis:Mark Fistric missed Friday's game due to a sore elbow and is considered day-to-day.
News:Mark Fistric will not play Friday due to a sore elbow.
Analysis:Mark Fistric's injury does not appear serious, but it will prevent him from suiting up Friday. Consider Fistric day-to-day.
News:Mark Fistric (back) will play Sunday against the Blue Jackets, Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun reports.
Analysis: Apparently the back pain that cost Mark Fistric two games has subsided enough to where the 26-year-old can return to the lineup Sunday. He's totaled one point (an assist) in five games so far this year.
News:Mark Fistric (back) won't play Saturday, Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun reports.
Analysis: Although he won't play in Saturday's game, Mark Fistric was working out on the ice with a team trainer Saturday morning and appears to have a chance of getting back in action Sunday.
News:Mark Fistric (back) will return to the Oilers either Saturday or Sunday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis:Mark Fistric has declared that his back is no longer bothering him and he is ready to return to the Oilers.
News:Mark Fistric is considered day-to-day with a sore back.
Analysis:Mark Fistric left last Monday's game against the Canucks after a botched check attempt. His injury does not appear to be serious, so expect him back any day.
News:Mark Fistric left Monday's game against the Canucks with an apparent injury, Dan Tencer of 630 CHED reports.
Analysis: An attempted hip check by Mark Fistric in the first period just missed, and he smacked against the boards. He left shortly thereafter, and his status for the rest of the game is uncertain at this point.
News:Mark Fistric will be a healthy scratch again Wednesday against Phoenix, the Coyotes' official Twitter account reports.
Analysis: The Oilers will roll without Mark Fistric for a second straight game. The 26-year-old has skated a total of 30:35 minutes in two games this season.
News:Mark Fistric will be a healthy scratch Monday versus Colorado, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: The Oilers are shaking things up a little bit, trying out some different combinations on defense.
News:Mark Fistric will play in Thursday's game against the Kings, the Edmonton Journal reports.
Analysis:Mark Fistric will replace Corey Potter in his first action as an Oiler, and while he could help with the team's physicality, there isn't any reason to expect much from a fantasy perspective. Fistric has only 23 points in 257 career games.
News: The Stars traded Mark Fistric to the Oilers on Monday for a third-round pick, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis:Mark Fistric was selected in the first round by the Stars in 2004, but he failed to develop into a regular top-4 player for Dallas, and the team decided to go in a different direction. Fistric won't do much for fantasy owners with just 23 points in 257 career games, but he will provide some defensive depth for his new squad.
News:Mark Fistric and Dallas agreed to a one-year, $1.45 million deal Saturday, Dallas Morning News writer Mike Heika reports.
Analysis: While the resolution makes things easier for Dallas and Mark Fistric, the development almost certainly won't mean anything for fantasy leagues. Fistric had just two assists in 60 appearances last year.
News:Mark Fistric has filed for salary arbitration, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis:Mark Fistric will be eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, and he likely wants a one-year deal while the Stars probably want a longer one.
News: After missing the last five games with an abdominal injury, Mark Fistric returned to the lineup on Friday, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: If you were worried about getting Mark Fistric back in your lineup here at the end of the season, you're probably not winning your league this year. With just one point in 58 games and just 37 PIMs, he isn't someone that should even be on a fantasy roster.
News:Mark Fistric (abdomen) skated Thursday but isn't expected to play Friday, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: He could return to the lineup Saturday in San Jose.
News:Mark Fistric (abdomen) will not play Wednesday against the Oilers, ESPN Dallas reports.
Analysis: Unlike the Stars' other injured players, Mark Fistric is not considered doubtful to return to the lineup Friday, so he could play then.
News:Mark Fistric (abdomen) might play within Dallas' next four games, Dallas Morning News writer Mike Heika reports.
Analysis:Mark Fistric is not yet practicing, but it sounds like that's only a few days away.
News:Mark Fistric (abdomen) will miss one week with an abdominal strain, Mark Stepneski of ESPN Dallas reports.
Analysis: This will weaken the Stars' depth on their defensive lines. Fortunately the Canucks will skate without Daniel Sedin on Thursday when they play the Stars. With one point on the season, if Mark Fistric was starting for you, that should change regardless of this new injury.
News:Mark Fistric will miss Thursday's game against Vancouver with an abdominal strain, ESPN Dallas' Mark Stepneski reports.
Analysis:Mark Fistric, who is day-to-day, incredibly has managed just one assist in 57 games, but he is fourth in the league with 217 hits, for what that's worth.
News:Mark Fistric played 21:04 and blocked four shots against Minnesota on Tuesday.
Analysis: He's as much of a stay-at-home blueliner as you can find, tallying just one point in 54 games this season, while blocking 96 shots and racking 208 hits.
News:Mark Fistric left Thursday's game with an undisclosed hand injury, but follow-up X-rays were negative and he's listed as day-to-day, according to the print edition of the Dallas Morning News.
Analysis: It seems appropriate that a guy with the last name of Mark Fistric is sidelined with a hand injury. He's played very well since the departure of Niklas Grossman via trade, though he's still very much a physical shutdown defenseman that contributes nothing from a scoring standpoint.
News:Mark Fistric should get more regular playing time as a result of the Stars' trade of Nicklas Grossman, Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Prior to Thursday, Mark Fistric had been a healthy scratch five of the last 10 games. On Thursday he played 20 minutes against the Flames, going scoreless but notching four penalty minutes, two blocked shots and eight hits while going plus-1 for the night.
News:Mark Fistric will play against Anaheim on Monday, Dallas News writer Mike Heika reports.
Analysis:Mark Fistric doesn't have any points this year, so it's difficult to imagine a scenario where he has fantasy utility.
News:Mark Fistric was suspended three games because of his objectionable hit on the Islanders' Nino Niederreiter on Saturday, the Stars' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: Even though there was no penalty on the play, the league saw enough that it warranted a suspension for the defenseman.
News:Mark Fistric may face supplemental discipline after knocking the Islanders' Nino Niederreiter out of Saturday's game with a questionable hit above the shoulders.
Analysis: There was no penalty on the play but replays clearly show Mark Fistric's attempt to staple El Nino with a hip check started with contact to the young Islanders' neck or head.
News: Fistric picked up four penalty minutes in Tuesday's game against the Oilers.
Analysis: Fistric's offensive game is virtually non-existent, but he is starting to show more grit with eight penalty minutes in the past three games. Still, you will want to steer clear from him in all fantasy formats.
News: Fistric missed Tuesday's game due to illness.
Analysis: Fistric didn't participate in the morning skate, and his status for the two-game road trip this weekend hasn't been determined.
News: Fistric (groin) returned to the lineup Monday following a 10-game absence.
Analysis: Fistric won't offer any sort of fantasy value, aside from the occasional fight, but should improve Dallas' defensive game.
News: Fistric (groin) has completed his conditioning stint in the AHL and is ready to return to the Stars' lineup, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Maxime Fortunus has been sent back to Texas (AHL) with Fistric's return on the horizon.
News: Fistric (groin) is expected to begin a conditioning assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Fistric has missed nearly two weeks due to the groin injury but his return could come as early as the weekend.
News: The Stars have placed Fistric (groin) on injured reserve retroactive to November 22, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Analysis: Fistric will miss at least the Stars' next three games. He will be eligible to return around the end of the month, but expect the Stars to hold him out until he is around 100 percent so he does further injure himself.
News: Fistric appears to have sustained a groin injury in Tuesday's practice, leaving him doubtful for Wednesday's pre-game skate and the Stars' contest against the Senators, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Chances are you won't lose sleep over Fistric's doubtful tag as it pertains to fantasy hockey. The depth defenseman has just 17 points in career 156 games, all with the Stars.
News: Dallas D Mark Fistric (knee) came off IR on Monday and played in Monday's game against the Washington Capitals.
Analysis: Fistric has been a solid defensive presence for Dallas, but hasn't been as useful in Fantasy since he has only eight points in 48 games. Fistric continues to have marginal appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars D Mark Fistric was placed on injured reserve (retroactive to Feb. 4) on Monday. Fistric will have arthroscopic surgery on a knee injury he suffered Feb. 4 against Columbus. He is out until after the Olympic break.
Analysis: Fistric has two assists in his last five games and is a surprising plus-15 on the season. He has been a solid defensive presence for Dallas, but hasn't been as useful in Fantasy since he has only eight points in 48 games. Fistric continues to have marginal appeal.
News: ESPN reports that Stars D Mark Fistric will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery this week.
Analysis: When healthy, Fistric is a regular blueliner for the Stars, but doesn't do much offensively and can continue to be ignored in the majority of Fantasy leagues.
News: Stars D Mark Fistric is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He sat out Saturday's win over the Coyotes.
Analysis: Fistric is a regular blueliner for the Stars, but doesn't do much offensively and can continue to be ignored in the majority of Fantasy leagues.
News: The NHL has fined Stars D Mark Fistric $2,500 for punching Calgary LW Eric Nystrom with Nystrom's helmet during a fight on Wednesday.
Analysis: Fistric is a regular blueliner for the Stars, but he is clearly far more important to their cause than Fantasy owners. Continue to ignore him in almost all formats.
News: The Stars have activated defenseman Mark Fistric off the injured list for their game against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Fistric missed five games after sustaining a concussion on Dec. 17 in a game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Entering Thursday night, Fistric had one goal and three assists in 30 games this season. Fistric is a regular blueliner for the Stars, but he is clearly far more important to their cause than Fantasy owners.
News: The Stars have activated D Mark Fistric from IR. Fistric had been out a couple of weeks with a head injury.
Analysis: Fistric has just one goal and three assists in 30 games this season for Dallas, which makes him pretty much useless in Fantasy play when healthy.
News: The Stars have placed D Mark Fistric on IR with a head injury. The move is retroactive to Dec. 17.
Analysis: Fistric has a goal and three assists in 30 games this season for Dallas, which makes him pretty much useless in Fantasy play when healthy.
News: Stars D Mark Fistric was active on Wednesday against the Hurricanes after missing one game with a stomach ailment. He had no points in 21:45 of ice time and finished at minus-1. He has no points in 10 games.
Analysis: The Stars are glad to have Fistric back in the lineup and another healthy body on the ice. But the only people really missing the blueliner were the Stars since Fistric doesn't do a lot for Fantasy owners. Fistric has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Stars D Mark Fistric was out of Saturday night's game against the Kings with a stomach ailment. He is day to day.
Analysis: The Stars don't play again until Wednesday, so Fistric gets a few days to rest what ails him. Unfortunately, the only people overly concerned are the Stars since Fistric doesn't do a lot for Fantasy owners. Fistric has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Stars D Mark Fistric sustained a facial cut in the first period Monday against the Hurricanes but got treatment and returned before the first intermission. He had no points in 14:32 of ice time.
Analysis: Fistric has played quite regularly for the Stars in 2009-10 and seems to have landed a spot on the team's blue line under first-year coach Marc Crawford. Still, he is not expected to contribute a lot on offense. Fistric has minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: The Stars re-signed defenseman Mark Fistric to a three-year, $3 million contract Wednesday. "Mark made some great strides with his game last season, both here in Dallas as well as with the Manitoba Moose," general manager Joe Nieuwendyk. "He is a big, physical presence with a great deal of potential, and he'll be counted upon to solidify our blue line for the next three seasons."
Analysis: Fistric has totaled no goals and six assists in 73 games with the Stars in his career. He had four assists in 36 games last season. The 2004 first-round pick has had a slow maturation to the NHL, but he was never touted as a top offensive prospect so he has little to no Fantasy appeal.
News: Dallas D Mark Fistric was able to return to action on Saturday against the Blues. He had missed the past three games with an upper body injury. He failed to record an offensive stat in the game but did have four penalty minutes.
Analysis: Fistric has bounced between the NHL and AHL this season as he is primarily a penalty-killing specialist when healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Stars D Mark Fistric (upper body) did not return to action Thursday against the Flames. He has missed the last three games and remains questionable for Saturday against the Blues.
Analysis: Fistric has dressed for just 32 games this season as he has bounced between the NHL and AHL. He is primarily a penalty-killing specialist when healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Stars D Mark Fistric (upper body) did not return to action Tuesday against the Kings. He has missed the last two games and remains questionable for Thursday against the Flames.
Analysis: Fistric has dressed for just 32 games this season as he has bounced between the NHL and AHL. He is primarily a penalty-killing specialist when healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Stars D Mark Fistric was held out of Monday's game against the Coyotes with an upper-body injury sustained Saturday against the Panthers. He remains questionable heading into Tuesday against the Kings.
Analysis: Fistric has dressed for just 32 games this season as he has bounced between the NHL and AHL. He is primarily a penalty-killing specialist when healthy and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: Dallas D Mark Fistric (upper body injury) left after the first period of Saturday's game against the Panthers and didn't return. He is questionable for Monday's game at Phoenix.
Analysis: Fistric is merely a defensive presence and does very little for the Stars that would translate into Fantasy points. He should not be active in any leagues whether healthy or not.
News: The Stars recalled D Mark Fistric from Manitoba of the AHL Saturday. He was immediately inserted into the lineup against the Blackhawks, logging 21:09 of ice time and blocking two shots.
Analysis: Fistric has played 49 NHL games in his career, but has no goals and three assists. He is more of a defensive presence and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: The Dallas Stars have sent D Mark Fistric, LW James Neal and RW Chris Conner to the minor leagues. Fistric and Neal were assigned to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League. Conner is going to the AHL's Peoria Rivermen after his emergency recall.
Analysis: Neal has some minimal value in keeper formats, but none of these players have any Fantasy value in seasonal leagues, so continue to ignore them for the time being.
News: Although they were temporarily assigned to Oklahoma City of the CHL on Wednesday as part of a paperwork move, both LW James Neal and D Mark Fistric have made the opening night Stars roster.
Analysis: Neal was the 33rd overall pick in 2005 but only put up 37 points in 62 games last season in his first AHL campaign. He is unlikely to be much of an offensive force in the NHL in 2008-09 and might not see much ice time, so continue to ignore him in all formats for the time being. Fistric also isn't worth owning.
News: With Sergei Zubov hobbled by hand and foot problems, and the Stars playing three games in Calfornia, they recalled D Mark Fistric on Friday, according to the Dallas Mornign News.
Analysis: Not sure if Fistric will play Saturday, as Zubov said he wanted to give it a shot. Still, it might be smart to rest Zubov on Saturday and then keep him fresh for games Tuesday against Anaheim and Thursday against San Jose. Fistric has bounced back and forth this season a few times, and will likely see a few more recalls this season. He is not yet worth owning in Fantasy leagues.
News: The Stars optioned D Mark Fistric back to Iowa of the AHL Monday. Fistric had been with the team since late December and played in five games. He had an assist and even rating in that span.
Analysis: The rookie has bounced back and forth this season a few times, and will likely see a few more recalls this season. He is not yet worth owning in Fantasy leagues.
News: The Dallas Stars placed defenseman Mattias Norstrom on the injured list on Friday and brought up defenseman Mark Fistric from the Iowa Stars, their AHL affiliate.
Analysis: The 21-year-old Fistric played in 15 games for Iowa this season and will be making his NHL debut. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time.
News: The Dallas Stars sent Mark Fistric, Perttu Lindgren and James Neal to their AHL affiliate in Iowa. "They're all very good prospects," coach Dave Tippett told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "And they need to get to playing."
Analysis: Neither of the three players are worth using in any seasonal Fantasy leagues. It's unlikely they'll make a splash in Fantasy Hockey until at least 2008-09 at the earliest.
