News: The Blues recalled Andrew Murray from AHL Peoria on Wednesday.
Analysis:Andrew Murray has recorded 14 goals and 17 assists in 51 games with the Rivermen this season. He played one game with the Blues on February 28 against the Blackhawks, in which he registered two shots and 7:49 TOI.
News: The Blues reassigned Andrew Murray to AHL Peoria on Thursday, the team's offical site reports.
Analysis:Andrew Murray was sent due to the need for a roster spot for Alexander Steen, who is returning from injured reserve. Murray has recorded 19 points and 10 penalty minutes for Peoria this season.
News:Andrew Murray was activated for Thursday's game against Chicago. He skated on the fourth line and received 7:49 of ice time in the Blues' loss to the Blackhawks.
Analysis: With Alex Steen (shoulder) ready to return in the next few days, Andrew Murray will be nudged out of the active lineup and could be sent back to AHL Peoria.
News:Andrew Murray was recalled from AHL Peoria on Tuesday.
Analysis: With Vladimir Tarasenko, Alexander Steen, and Andy McDonald all nursing injuries, the Blues were desperate for some help at forward. He could be sent down as soon as any one of that trio returns to full health.
News:Andrew Murray has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blues, the team's official site announced Friday.
Analysis: The 30-year-old forward recorded just four points (1G, 3A) in 39 games last season with the Sharks, but finished with a plus-3 ratio. Andrew Murray was acquired by the Red Wings in June, but didn't appear in a game for the club. He's recorded 40 points (24G, 16A) in 220 career NHL games.
News:Andrew Murray was traded to the Red Wings on Sunday along with a conditional draft pick in 2014 in exchange for defenseman Brad Stuart, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Both Andrew Murray and Stuart will become unrestricted free agents on July 1, but it seems likely that both teams will look to make deals with their newest members. Murray tallied four points in 39 games with the Sharks this season.
News:Andrew Murray was assigned to the AHL on Tuesday, SJSharks.com reports.
Analysis: Given that he wasn't remarkably productive even in his past AHL days (15 points in 34 games during the 2007 season), he should consider himself lucky if he manages to regain his previous role with the Sharks.
News:Andrew Murray cleared waivers Tuesday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis:Andrew Murray only put up four points (1G, 3A) in 39 games for the Sharks this season. He might be returned to the AHL, where hasn't competed since 2007-08.
News: The Sharks have placed Andrew Murray on waivers, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis:Andrew Murray has four points and a plus-3 rating in 39 games with the Sharks this season.
News: Sharks head coach Todd McLellan moved Andrew Murray up to the third line with Michal Handzus and Torrey Mitchell, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis:Andrew Murray is still looking for his first point this season and being moved up in the lineup will help that cause. Until he proves he can produce in this position he should remain on your fantasy bench.
News: Despite having played in all six games thus far, Andrew Murray is still looking for his first point as a member of the Sharks.
Analysis: Between a lack of significant playing time and adjusting to a new system, the former Blue Jacket is off to a rough start in teal. This makes him safely avoidable in most fantasy leagues.
News: Murray, who the Sharks recently signed to a one-year contract, will compete for a spot on the lower lines in 2011-12, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Should Murray win a roster spot with the Sharks, he'll help reinforce a penalty-killing unit that ranked 24th in the league last season. Otherwise, the former Blue Jacket would end up with AHL Worcester for more seasoning. Either way, there is not much fantasy upside in this checker.
News: The Sharks have signed Murray to a one-year contract, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Murray spent the past four seasons with Columbus, often serving as a part-time depth player on a checking line. He will likely assume a similar role for the Sharks, as the team has parted ways with low-end forwards like Jamal Mayers and Scott Nichol, to name a few.
News: Murray will be out indefinitely with a lower body injury suffered Thursday against the Oilers, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Blue Jackets will have to find another warm body for their fourth line.
News: Murray did not suit up for Friday's game due to a lower body injury, according to the Blue Jackets' official Twitter page.
Analysis: Murray left Thursday's game with the injury and did not return. Consider him day-to-day until more details are released.
News: Murray scored the game-winner in Columbus's 5-2 win at St. Louis on Saturday.
Analysis: This marker is unlikely to make a dent in many fantasy leagues' standings, as Murray has just six points all season.
News: Murray was a healthy scratch Friday.
Analysis: That's been the case more often than not recently, as Murray has seen action in just three of the Jackets' last 13 games.
News: Murray will likely see his first action of the season Friday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Rick Nash, Nikita Filatov and Derek MacKenzie all suffered minor injuries in Wednesday's game and if any of them can't play Friday, Murray is first in line to take their spot.
News: The Blue Jackets activated Murray (knee) off injured reserve Saturday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Murray injured his knee in training camp and has yet to play this season. He will not play Saturday night, and coach Scott Arniel said the forward might need a conditioning stint in the AHL before he's ready to return.
News: Murray (knee) did not accompany the Blue Jackets to Sweden, and it's expected that he'll be placed on IR and out for at least two weeks, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The actual results of his MRI haven't been released, but it clearly showed something. The Jackets have plenty of checking line options, so Murray shouldn't be missed too badly.
News: Murray will have an MRI on his right knee Saturday, the Columbus Post-Dispatch's Aaron Portzline reports.
Analysis: The MRI results will likely determine whether Murray makes the trip to Sweden for Columbus' season opener.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out for the last few games of the season.
Analysis: Murray is just a lower-line presence for Columbus and has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Blue Jackets center Andrew Murray was sidelined Monday against the Blues by a blow to the head when Keith Tkachuk elbowed him into the boards late in the first period. Tkachuk drew a double minor on the play and he was sidelined after two periods with a lower-body injury. Coach Claude Noel said Murray had a head injury and was surprised Tkachuk wasn't penalized further.
Analysis: Murray has scored three times in his last seven games, and has shown some offensive spark down the stretch. But it is not time to jump out of your seat. Murray is still a lower-line presence for Columbus and has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray, who hurt his knee Friday, was fine for Saturday's game at Nashville.
Analysis: Murray isn't any kind of Fantasy option when healthy, so continue to ignore him.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray left Friday's game against the Wild after suffering an apparent knee injury. There is no word on his status.
Analysis: With just two goals and two assists on the season, Murray has little if any Fantasy value.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray has been promoted to the top line alongside Antoine Vermette and Rick Nash.
Analysis: Murray has a goal in each of his last two games and he's apparently done enough to impress Jackets management. He has yet to feature on the power play, which limits his value a little, but owners in super-deep leagues might want to take a shot with Murray if they have room.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray failed to record a stat and finished at even in 11:55 of ice time Wednesday against the Panthers. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box and took three shots. Murray doesn't have a point in his first two games back after missing about six weeks recovering from a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Murray has only one point on the season and mostly occupies a spot on the team's fourth line. He is more of a defensive presence and has little to no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: The Canadian Press reports that Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray is out indefinitely with his shoulder issue. Murray, out since late October, was initially expected to miss at least four weeks.
Analysis: Murray has one assist in six games this season. Last season, he had eight goals and three assists in 67 games, ranking third on the club with three game-winning goals. The Blue Jackets' 11th pick in the 2001 draft, he set career highs in goals, points and games played. Clearly, he has little Fantasy value and needs not be owned in Fantasy at this moment in time.
News: The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed center Andrew Murray on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. General Manager Scott Howson announced the move, retroactive to Oct. 20, on Tuesday. Murray is expected to miss at least four weeks.
Analysis: Murray has one assist in six games this season. Last season, he had eight goals and three assists in 67 games, ranking third on the club with three game-winning goals. The Blue Jackets' 11th pick in the 2001 draft, he set career highs in goals, points and games played. Clearly, he has little Fantasy value and needs not be owned in Fantasy at this moment in time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray and C Michael Blunden are in a pitched battle to win a spot on the fourth line. Murray has been a regular in Columbus most of the last two seasons, while Blunden has toiled in the minor leagues. But both players have looked very good in camp. They also can both play on the wing.
Analysis: Murray played in a career-high 67 games for the Blue Jackets in 2008-09, his second NHL campaign. He won 45.9 percent of his faceoffs (39 for 85), so he definitely can help get the job done in the faceoff circle. However, Blunden is still making him work for his job. Whoever wins the fourth-line job will be far more important to the Blue Jackets than Fantasy owners, so this is one battle that's not overly intriguing in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Michael Blunden, Derek Dorsett and Andrew Murray will all get a shot to center the Blue Jackets' No. 4 line this season. By letting C Manny Malhotra and C Michael Peca walk away via free agency, the Jackets have a hole to fill.
Analysis: Murray played in a career-high 67 games for the Blue Jackets in 2008-09, his second NHL campaign. He won 45.9 percent of his faceoffs (39 for 85), so he definitely can help get the job done in the faceoff circle. Murray seems most equipped to take the job, but the added PT doesn't mean increased offensive production. He is still going to have limited Fantasy appeal Draft Day.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray was not on the ice for Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Red Wings because of an undisclosed injury. He watched as Columbus got swept out of the first round and missed all four games.
Analysis: Perhaps it was best Murray wasn't on the ice as Detroit pounded Columbus in four games. His presence still wouldn't have made that much of a difference since he was no offensive whiz. While this injury shouldn't linger into next season, Murray isn't going to have much Fantasy value Draft Day.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray (undisclosed) did not return to action during Tuesday's game against the Red Wings. He has missed all three of Columbus' games against Detroit in the first-round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Analysis: Murray wasn't much of a factor this season when he was on the ice and his presence is hardly being missed in the playoffs. While this injury shouldn't linger into next season, Murray isn't going to have much Fantasy value Draft Day.
News: Columbus C Andrew Murray sat out of Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs on Saturday against the Red Wings due to an undisclosed injury. He is considered questionable for Game 3 on Tuesday at home.
Analysis: Murray hasn't been much of a factor in Fantasy and this injury does little to change that. He should be ignored in Fantasy next season as well.
News: Columbus C Andrew Murray sat out of Game One of the Western Conference playoffs on Thursday against the Red Wings due to an undisclosed injury. He is considered questionable for Game Two on Saturday at Detroit.
Analysis: Murray has very little Fantasy value and the Blue Jackets may not use him in the playoffs even if he is healthy. He will have very little value on Draft Day 2009 as well.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray suffered an undisclosed injury in the second period of Saturday's season finale against the Wild and didn't return. He is considered questionable for the start of the Western Conference playoffs.
Analysis: Murray is not much of a factor in Fantasy and this injury doesn't change his Fantasy value whatsoever. He should be ignored in Fantasy still, looking ahead to next season.
News: Columbus C Andrew Murray scored his seventh goal of the season on Wednesday against the Blues. Murray's drive from the top of the right circle late in the second period was blocked and ended up at the left boards where Fedor Tyutin fired a low shot that Murray, crashing the net, redirected for a 4-1 Columbus lead.
Analysis: Murray was at one point on the top lines in Columbus, but that time has certainly come and gone. He owned in zero percent of leagues and not currently relevant in Fantasy play. Leave him on waivers.
News: Columbus C Andrew Murray was back in action on Saturday against the Hurricanes, failing to record an offensive statistic. He missed two games with back spasms before making his return.
Analysis: Murray was getting some top line time earlier this season, but it didn't last. Murray is just a marginal skater for the Blue Jackets and has limited Fantasy appeal now that he is healthy.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray has back spasms and was unable to play in Friday's game vs. Detroit. He is questionable for Saturday's game at Carolina.
Analysis: Murray was getting some top line time earlier this season, but it didn't last. Murray is just a marginal skater for the Blue Jackets and has limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray has back spasms and is doubtful for Friday's game vs. Detroit.
Analysis: Murray was getting some top line time earlier this season, but it didn't last. Murray is just a marginal skater for the Blue Jackets and has limited Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:Andrew Murray, Jason Williams and Fredrik Modin scored third-period goals during Columbus' 3-0 win Tuesday against the Avalanche. Columbus capitalized on a bad breakout sequence by the Avalanche and took a 1-0 lead 2:29 into the third period. Raffi Torres found Murray cutting to the net, and he beat Peter Budaj inside the near post for his sixth. Murray did get a puck by Budaj late in the first period, but it was disallowed because he batted it in with his hand.
Analysis: Murray's sixth goal was his first point since Dec. 27. His playing time has really dwindled in recent weeks due to poor play and he just isn't contributing enough right now for Fantasy owners. He has little to no value.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray returned to the lineup Sunday against the Canucks after missing two games with an undisclosed injury. He didn't have a point in 9:22 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Murray returning to the Blue Jackets lineup will give the team depth up front, but he is not going to help Fantasy owners much since his offensive game has limited upside. Continue to ignore Murray in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray missed a second straight game Friday against the Devils because of an undisclosed injury. He remains questionable heading into Sunday against the Canucks.
Analysis: Murray doesn't have a point in seven games. He was getting some top line time earlier this season, but it didn't last. Murray is just a marginal skater for the Blue Jackets and has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray missed Tuesday's game against the Avalanche because of an undisclosed injury. He is questionable heading into Friday's tilt with New Jersey.
Analysis: Murray doesn't have a point in seven games. He was getting some top line time earlier this season, but it didn't last. Murray is just a marginal skater for the Blue Jackets and has limited Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blue Jackets LW Andrew Murray left Saturday's game vs. Minnesota with an undisclosed injury. Murray didn't record a point in 5:31 of ice time.
Analysis: Murray doesn't have a point in seven games. He was getting some top line time earlier this season, but it didn't last. Murray is just a marginal skater for the Blue Jackets and has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray has been promoted to the second line. Injuries to wingers Jason Chimera and Raffi Torres created the opening. "It's an opportunity for guys, and there's an obligation for people to step up," Murray said. "Players are going to be asked to assume different roles, and maybe contribute more offensively."
Analysis: Murray has just seven points this season, so you'll want to give him a week or two as a top-six forward before considering him in Fantasy play.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray scored his fifth goal of the season Saturday in a win over the Flyers.
Analysis: Murray has seven points this season and remains a non-factor in Fantasy play.
News: Kings C Andrew Murray ended up missing only one game with an upper body injury as he returned Tuesday against the Kings. Murray did not make any significant offensive contribution.
Analysis: Murray has two points now in 17 games played. Thus, you should leave him on waivers.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray was not available Saturday night against the Coyotes. Murray is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets
Analysis: In 16 games, Murray has accumulated two points, so he is not suggested in Fantasy play for the time being.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray was not in the team's lineup Thursday against the Stars after sustaining an upper-body injury Wednesday against the Red Wings. He remains questionable heading into Saturday against the Coyotes.
Analysis: Murray has just two points in his last 16 games and isn't doing a lot offensively to warrant more playing time. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray sustained an upper-body injury in Wednesday's win over the Red Wings.
Analysis: Murray has just two points in his last 16 games and isn't doing a lot offensively to warrant more playing time. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Saturday's game against the Islanders. With the Islanders pressuring midway through the final period while trailing 2-1, the Blue Jackets got the clincher. Kris Russell's blast from the right point was stopped by goalie Joey MacDonald but the puck remained loose. Jakub Voracek had two cracks at the rebound but couldn't get either past MacDonald, but Murray arrived late to jam the puck in for his fourth of the year. "It was nice to get that third goal," Murray said. "It kind of deflates their team a little bit, getting behind by two."
Analysis: Murray has just two points in his last 15 games and isn't doing a lot offensively to warrant more playing time. He still has little to no Fantasy value despite the goal.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 comeback win against the Canucks. Murray evened it again midway through the third period when he backhanded in a rebound of Mike Commodore's drive from the point. "I haven't been contributing like I need to," Murray said. "To be able to score a big third-period goal in a tight game like this, it's a great feeling."
Analysis: Murray had his third goal of the season Monday, but had his first point since Oct. 30. He dressed just nine times in November and took only five shots. He has done little offensively in 2008-09 and has little to no Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange reports RW Andrew Murray was shifted to center Saturday against the Coyotes in the wake of C Michael Peca's suspension for bumping an official. Murray, in his second NHL season, played center in college and in the minor leagues. He didn't have a point against the Coyotes and finished at minus-1 in 12:04 of ice time. He took three shots on net.
Analysis: Murray scored a goal in Friday's overtime win against the Stars and is looking to top his 39 games he played as a rookie in 2007-08. Murray isn't getting enough ice time yet to consider a reliable Fantasy option. Leave him on the waiver wire for now, but he's worth keeping an eye on.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray scored a goal in Friday's overtime win at Dallas. He finished with a minus-1 plus/minus rating in 15 minutes on the ice.
Analysis: Murray isn't getting enough ice time yet to consider a reliable Fantasy option. Leave him on the waiver wire for now, but he's worth keeping an eye on.
News: Andy Murray was out of the Blue Jackets lineup since sustaining a concussion at St. Louis on Jan. 8. But he was back on the ice Tuesday to help his team win 4-2 at Dallas, and he did it in a nice way. Murray only played 8:53 minutes, but scored a goal in that time frame.
Analysis: Murray was promoted on emergency recall from Syracuse of the AHL on Dec. 27, when Manny Malhotra and Michael Peca were placed on injured reserve. The 26-year-old Murray played well for the Blue Jackets after his NHL debut on Dec. 27, scoring two goals in six games. He should only be considered in keeper leagues at this time, as he could be sent back to the minors at any moment.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray was activated off injured reserve Tuesday. The 26-year-old Murray played well for the Blue Jackets after his NHL debut on Dec. 27, scoring two goals in six games. He has not played since sustaining a concussion at St. Louis on Jan. 8.
Analysis: Murray was promoted on emergency recall from Syracuse of the AHL on Dec. 27, when Manny Malhotra and Michael Peca were placed on injured reserve. He should only be considered in keeper leagues at this time, as he could be sent back to the minors at any moment.
News: Blue Jackets C/RW Andrew Murray has passed his latest concussion test, reports the Columbus Post-Dispatch. He will have to practice a few times before he's cleared to play, however.
Analysis: Murray, a 26-year-old center selected 242nd overall in the 2001 Draft, was promoted on emergency recall from Syracuse of the AHL on Dec. 27, when Manny Malhotra and Michael Peca were placed on injured reserve. He has two goals in six games this season, and should only be considered in keeper leagues at this time, as he could be sent back to the minors once healthy.
News: Blue Jackets forward Andrew Murray missed Friday's game against the Blues after suffering a head injury also against St. Louis in Tuesday's game.
Analysis: Murray, a 26-year-old center selected 242nd overall in the 2001 Draft, is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time and might be back in the minors very soon.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blue Jackets forward Andrew Murray left Tuesday's game against the Blues with a head injury after slamming into the boards.
Analysis: Murray, a 26-year-old center selected 242nd overall in the 2001 Draft, was promoted on emergency recall from Syracuse of the AHL on Dec. 27, when Manny Malhotra and Michael Peca were placed on injured reserve. Both players have returned, but Murray continues to stick around. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time and might be back in the minors very soon.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray ended Evgeni Nabokov's shutout bid with 11:34 to play Saturday when he circled the net and fired a low shot that somehow got between the goalie's pad and the post. Murray, who made his NHL debut Dec. 27, got his second goal in five games.
Analysis: Murray, a 26-year-old center selected 242nd overall in the 2001 Draft, was promoted on emergency recall from Syracuse of the AHL on Dec. 27, when Manny Malhotra and Michael Peca were placed on injured reserve. Both players have returned, but Murray continues to stick around. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier at this time and might be back in the minors very soon.
News: Blue Jackets C Andrew Murray scored his first NHL goal Wednesday, but it came in a losing effort as Columbus fell 2-1 to the Anaheim Ducks.
Analysis: Murray, a 26-year-old center selected 242nd overall in the 2001 Draft, tied the game when he converted his own rebound after pouncing on a loose puck just outside the Anaheim blue line. He was playing in his third NHL game, after getting promoted on emergency recall from Syracuse of the AHL on Dec. 27, when Manny Malhotra and Michael Peca were placed on injured reserve. When you're playing your first NHL games as a 26-year-old, you're not exactly a prospect. Leave Murray alone in all formats.
News: With Michael Peca and Manny Malhotra placed on IR Thursday, the Columbus Blue Jackets have called up LW Joakim Lindstrom and C Andrew Murray from Syracuse to make up the numbers.
Analysis: Lindstrom, who was the Blue Jackets' second pick, 41st overall, in the 2002 draft, has two career goals in 15 NHL games over the last three seasons. The 26-year-old Murray, meanwhile, has yet to play in the NHL and was drafted in the eighth round of the 2001 draft. Do not pick either of these guys up yet as their stay will likely be temporary unless they do something spectacular.
News: The Columbus Blue Jackets reassigned D Andy Canzanello, C Phillipe Dupuis, D Marc Methot, LW Andrew Murray, RW Adam Pineault, G Tomas Popperle, LW Darcy Verot and D Kyle Wharton to Syracuse of the AHL on Monday.
Analysis: The club also reassigned C Derick Brassard to Drummondville of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Neither of the players mentioned are useful in Fantasy Hockey.
