News:Andrej Meszaros will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a torn left rotator cuff and will likely miss the remainder of the season, Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Analysis: It looks like Andrej Meszaros' 2012-2013 campaign is indeed over after re-injuring his shoulder Tuesday. The 27-year-old recorded two points (both assists) in just 11 games this season.
News:Andrej Meszaros will be out indefinitely after re-injuring his left shoulder Tuesday, philly.com reports.
Analysis: The report notes that his season is likely finished, with fellow blueliner Erik Gustafsson on the way from the AHL to help fill in for Andrej Meszaros.
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) has two games under his belt since suffering a shoulder injury late January.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros is a well-rounded fantasy player that can contribute in nearly every category. Due to his slow start he may be available on your waiver wire, which would make him a sneaky pickup.
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) has been activated from injured reserve and will play in Saturday's game against the Bruins.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros will suit up for the first time since Jan. 24 and his presence should give the Flyers a nice boost on the blue line.
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) missed Thursdays night's game against Pittsburgh and his return is still up in the air according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros and the Flyers had hoped he would have been back by now but the shoulder is healing slower than expected. He said that he won't return until he tests the shoulder with full contact at practice, and that has yet to happen.
Flyers' Meszaros (Shoulder) Could Return This Week
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) may return to the lineup this week, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros was able to participate in Friday's practice and reported no setbacks, but he probably needs one or two more sessions before the team feels comfortable returning him to game action. The 27-year-old defenseman last played Jan. 24 against the Rangers.
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) participated in Friday's practice, Tim Panccio of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros hasn't played since Jan. 24 against the Rangers. In four games this season, he has six blocked shots and five hits.
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) worked out with some of his teammates Monday but still hasn't been cleared for contact, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros, who is recovering from a dislocated left shoulder, will visit a doctor at some point this week in hopes of increasing his activities in practice. If he's able to engage in full contact sessions, he could return to game action as early as this weekend.
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) is expected to return within seven to ten days, the team's official site reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros has practiced with the team, but only in a yellow no contact jersey,. He is expected to practice fully within the next few days as he gets closer to returning. Meszaros has only played in four games this season, before he injured his shoulder.
News:Analysis:Andrej Meszaros is hoping to return within the next few weeks. In practice he wore a yellow "no contact" jersey. Meszaros has zero points in four games this season prior to his injury.
News:Andrej Meszaros suffered a left shoulder injury during Thursday's game against the Rangers and will be out a month, Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com reports.
Analysis: While he wouldn't give specifics on the shoulder injury, general manager Paul Holmgren did say Friday that Andrej Meszaros will miss a month, and that the club went ahead and called up Andreas Lilja. Look for Lilja to skate in a pair with Bruno Gervais.
News:Andrej Meszaros left the Thursday's win over the Rangers with an upper-body injury, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros will be re-evaluated Friday, when the Flyers are off ahead of Saturday's game in Florida. Meszaros skated for just 13:13 before departing, registering three shots on goal, no points, and an even rating.
News:Andrej Meszaros (achilles) says he felt great after the home opener, reports CSNPHILLY.COM .
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros logged over 19 minutes in ice time, which is pretty remarkable for a guy coming of achilles tendon surgery. It is safe to start the Flyer defenseman, but Philadelphia is struggling offensively to start the season.
News:Andrej Meszaros (Achilles) will play in Saturday's game against the Penguins, CSN Philadelphia's Tom Panaccio reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros will be out on the ice as the Flyers open their lockout-shortened season against the rival Penguins. He scored 25 points in 62 games last season, and tallied 32 points in 81 games the year before.
News: GM Paul Holmgren says that he is 95 percent sure that Andrej Meszaros (Achilles') will be ready to play Saturday against the Penguins, Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros -- who underwent surgery on a torn right Achilles' tendon last August -- has had a pretty smooth recovery and he can be an asset to fantasy owners, having racked up 25 points and 144 hits in 62 games last season.
News:Andrej Meszaros (Achilles) has not ruled himself out for Saturday's season opener, philly.com reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros commented that he felt fine after the two hour practice on Monday. However, he is still walking with a limp. When healthy he is a serviceable fantasy play on the blue line. He has been fairly durable during his career averaging 75 games and roughly 30 points per season.
Flyers' Meszaros (Achilles) Cleared To Resume Full Activity
News:Andrej Meszaros (Achilles) was cleared by doctors to resume full activity Monday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: It remains unclear if Andrej Meszaros will be available by the start of the shortened season, as the team will have to evaluate how well he's moving around during training camp. If healthy, Meszaros should once again be one of the Flyers' more productive defensemen, as he accrued 25 points and 144 hits in 62 games last season.
Flyers' Meszaros Unsure Of Status For Season Opener
News:Andrej Meszaros (Achilles) is not sure if he will be ready for the start of the season, Tim Panaccio of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: With an appointment to meet his doctor scheduled for Monday, a clearer indication of Andrej Meszaros' progress should become available in the near future. If he requires significantly more time to recover, it could put the Flyers in the market for additional help on the blue line.
Flyers' Meszaros (Achilles) Would Likely Play if Season Started in Jan.
News: General manager Paul Holmgren siad Andrej Meszaros (Achilles) would likely be ready to play if the NHL lockout ends in January, CSN Philly reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros is coming back form a left Achilles tear and will meet with a doctor in early January, which will give us a better idea of exactly where he is in the recovery process.
News:Andrej Meszaros (Achilles) has returned to the ice and has skated with full gear twice after undergoing surgery in August, CSN Philly reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros was given a timetable of four-to-six months for his return and seems to be right on pace with that estimate. "I'm feeling pretty good, back skating with full gear on," Meszaros said. "It's coming along and I'm happy about that." Meszaros and others recovering from injury are the only NHL players that are allowed to train and consult with their team while receiving their salary during the lockout.
News:Andrej Meszaros underwent surgery on a torn right Achilles tendon on Tuesday, the Flyers' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: Another tough break for the Flyers defenseman who also was recovering from back surgery that he underwent last March. It sounds like the surgery on his Achilles was successful, but this will certainly keep him sidelined for awhile.
News:Andrej Meszaros (back) has a good chance to play Tuesday against the Devils, csnphilly.com reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros hasn't played since March 1, but it looks like he'll be out there Tuesday, as the Flyers try to avoid playoff elimination, down 3-1 in their series with New Jersey.
News:Andrej Meszaros (back) will not play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Devils, Tim Panaccio of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: Though Andrej Meszaros was able to turn in a full practice Saturday, he won't be available for Sunday's tilt. The Flyers are down 2-1 to the Devils, but the team clearly feels there is no need to rush Meszaros back from a Mar. 21 surgical procedure on his back.
Philly To Get Meszaros (Back) In Lineup For Sunday?
News:Andrej Meszaros (back) could return to action as soon as Sunday night in New Jersey, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Analysis: He took part in a full practice Saturday and was paired with Andreas Lilja for most of the time. He hasn't played since March 1 and had surgery on his back on March 21. There are no guarantees he'll be out there Sunday -- neither he nor the team will want to take unnecessary chances with his future -- but he did look good.
Flyers' Meszaros Practices With Back Brace Thursday
News:Andrej Meszaros (back) took part in the latter stages of Thursday's practice while wearing a back brace, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros is still recovering from surgery and his availability for the second round remains unknown.
News:Andrej Meszaros (back) practiced for the first time in over a month Tuesday, Philly.com reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros hadn't been on the ice since his March 21st back surgery. He wore a no-contact sweater during practice Thursday, but there is hope he can return during this next round of the playoffs.
News:Andrej Meszaros (back) skated some laps prior to the team's practice Tuesday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros had surgery in March to remove a small disc fragment in his back. He's still out with the injury, but appears to be progressing. Rosen later described Meszaros' skate as "light," so it doesn't look like he'll be available in the next series, if the Flyers advance over the Penguins.
News:Andrej Meszaros (back) will have a small disc fragment removed from his lower back Wednesday, the Flyers' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: He's expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, which may end his season if the Flyers don't advance into a long second-round series, or the Eastern Conference finals.
Flyers' Andrej Meszaros Out With Lower Body Injury
News:Andrej Meszaros is out indefinitely with a lower body injury, CSNPhilly.com reports.
Analysis: With Kimmo Timonen and Andrej Meszaros both out with injuries, the Flyers will be thin on the blue line this week.
News:Andrej Meszaros (upper body injury) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Sabres, the Flyers' official site reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros, who missed Wednesday's practice, also missed Thursday's morning skate, so he's looking pretty iffy for the Flyers' evening tilt against the Sabres.
News:Andrej Meszaros registered an assist for the second time in three games, doing so in Thursday's loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: Meszaro's offensive numbers are serviceable, with 17 points at the season's halfway mark. He won't light up the league, but his contributions in secondary statistics such as hits and blocked shots make him a safe, yet simple option in deeper leagues.
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) played in Wednesday's game as expected.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros took a couple days off after injuring his shoulder in Saturday's game, but he was not forced to miss any further action. Expect him to remain in the lineup moving forward.
Meszaros (Shoulder) To Be Ready Wednesday, Philly GM Says
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) will play Wednesday, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren told Philly.com.
Analysis: There appears to be some reluctance on the part of the Philadelphia media to take Holmgren at his word, so continue to view Andrej Meszaros as day-to-day. He did not practice Monday with what the Flyers called a "maintenance day."
News:Andrej Meszaros (shoulder) did not practice Monday, CSN Philly's Tim Pannacio reports.
Analysis: Philadelphia doesn't play until Wednesday, so Andrej Meszaros should be considered day-to-day at this point. There isn't any indication at this point that the injury is especially serious, and GM Paul Holmgren expects Meszaros to play in the team's next game, Wednesday in Buffalo.
News:Andrej Meszaros left Saturday's game in the waning moments with what appeared to be a shoulder injury, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Analysis:Andrej Meszaros will be further evaluated Sunday, but the team's initial reaction was that they didn't think the injury was very serious. Back in 2009, he underwent surgery on his left shoulder and missed about six months. Hopefully this injury isn't anything serious like that. Through 25 games this season, Meszaros has posted six points (two goals, four assists) to go with 20 PIMs and a plus-4 rating.
News:Andrej Meszaros is back to full health after undergoing wrist surgery last May, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: As expected, Meszaro will be ready for the start of training camp. He was a big reason for the Flyers' success last season, and Philly fans must be happy to know his wrist won't be a problem this season.
News: Meszaros will need to undergo wrist surgery this offseason, Philadelphia Daily News writer Frank Seravalli reports.
Analysis: Specifics on the injury and surgery aren't currently available, and there also hasn't been a comment on his status going forward. It'd probably be a surprise if Meszaros weren't ready for training camp, however.
News: Meszaros scored Philadelphia's lone goal in Wednesday's Game 3 loss to Boston.
Analysis: Meszaros had been quiet the last three games, with no points dating back to Game 7 of the Buffalo series. Meszaros and his mates have had little success in stopping Boston, let alone scoring themselves.
News: Meszaros had a solid first round against the Sabres, totaling six points (1 G, 5 A) in the Flyers' series win.
Analysis: With 32 points in 81 games, Meszaros was a steady source of production during the regular season and he has carried that success over to the postseason. He'll be a solid option in playoff pools when the puck drops for the second round.
News: Meszaros had the biggest night of his career Saturday. He scored two goals and added two assists in a 7-4 win over the Islanders.
Analysis: He has found a new home in Philly -- he was even named the team's best defender before the game. He's not likely to deliver offense this postseason so don't count on him for production.
News: Meszaros scored the game-winning goal with 17.6 seconds left in Thursday's overtime game against the Islanders.
Analysis: While it was nice to see Meszaros get the victory for his team, it was only his fifth goal of the season. He has just 21 points on the year and is not much of a fantasy option despite the clutch performance Thursday.
News: Meszaros saw nearly 22 minutes of ice time in his first game back since suffering a concussion.
Analysis: Looks like the blueliner is back to full strength and can be used as he normally would.
News: Meszaros (slight concussion) will return to the lineup Thursday against the Rangers, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Analysis: Meszaras has been able to practice this week without any headaches or other problems, so he should be fine for Thursday's game.
News: Meszaros (concussion) practiced Tuesday and hopes to play Thursday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Meszaros' injury was previously reported as an upper body injury, but it's now come to light he suffered a concussion. It'd be a good sign if he was able to get back on the ice Wednesday without any problems.
News: Meszaros is day-to-day with an upper body injury, but could be ready to play Monday against Carolina, the Flyers' official site reports.
Analysis: With two points in 11 games, he's not exactly delivering on the potential he once showed in Ottawa. The Flyers simply have too many options ahead of him for prime power-play minutes on their blue line.
News: The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Braydon Coburn to a contract extension and acquired defenseman Andrej Meszaros from Tampa Bay. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren announced the trade and Coburn's two-year contract extension Thursday. The Flyers gave up a second-round pick in the 2012 draft for Meszaros.
Analysis: Holmgren says Meszaros is durable and can play in all situations. However, we have to point out that Meszaros' career has been in the tank since he arrived in Tampa Bay two seasons ago. Injuries attributed to his decline, but also the fact he didn't play for a contender hurt. Now that he is back with Philly, his career could be revived. Still, we don't like Meszaros as anything more than a potential late-round Fantasy sleeper on Draft Day.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros scored in Saturday's win over the Flames, ending an eight-game slump without a point.
Analysis: Meszaros had three straight 30-point seasons with the Senators, but just hasn't been able to get things going in Tampa. He only has 11 points in 2009-10 and is just a low-end option in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros tallied an assist and finished at even on Monday against the Hurricanes. He has a goal and assist in his last two games after going 12 games without a point.
Analysis: The Lightning sent Meszaros to the press box for a few games in January in an effort to break him out of his offensive slump. It seems to be working. However, we definitely need a longer run of points from Meszaros before he returns to being a viable Fantasy start.
News:The Tampa Tribune reports Lighting defenseman Andrej Meszaros was a healthy scratch on Friday against the Devils. "He's put himself in this position as he hasn't played well," Lightning coach Rick Tocchet said. "Maybe a month ago there were a couple of games where he was starting to come back, but I think with him we need to take a couple of steps back to get him going a step forward."
Analysis: The Lightning added Meszaros in the 2008 offseason in a trade with Ottawa. They then handed him a six-year extension, but Meszaros hasn't even been a portion of the player he was in Ottawa. Meszaros, who had season-ending shoulder surgery in 2008-09, has a team-worst minus-13 rating. He also has no goals and three points in his last 17 games. The Lightning hope this serves as a wake-up call, but only time will tell with the Czech blueliner. Leave Meszaros out of starting Fantasy lineups until further notice.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros failed to record a point in 22:50 of ice time Wednesday against the Bruins. He has one goal and one assist in his last five games after going without a point in his previous 13 games.
Analysis: Meszaros hasn't suffered any setbacks with his surgically-repaired shoulder, but his production at both ends of the ice has still been weak in 2009-10. In fact, he has been a bad addition since arriving in Tampa Bay last season. Meszaros was a pretty good player in Ottawa's system, but he has become a mediocre Fantasy option since he joined the Lightning.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros was in the lineup Thursday against the Senators after leaving Saturday's game against the Sabres with an upper-body injury. He had no points and a minus-2 rating in 19:51 of ice time.
Analysis: Meszaros has two goals in his first 10 games and that is already a vast improvement over his first year with Tampa Bay in which he managed just two goals in 52 appearances. Meszaros needs to find his place with Tampa Bay after being a reliable 30-point threat with Ottawa. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option until further notice.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros left Saturday's game against the Sabres with an undisclosed upper body injury. He is considered questionable for Thursday against the Senators.
Analysis: Meszaros has three points so far this season with two goals and an assist. He came into Saturday with a minus-five rating and six penalty minutes. Meszaros remains just a low-end Fantasy option and it is likely best too look elsehwere for Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 26-Nov. 1).
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros (arm) was able to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Thrashers. He had no points and a minus-1 rating in 17:53 of ice time.
Analysis: Meszaros is coming off major shoulder surgery, but all reports have been positive. Aside from the injury in 2008-09, Meszaros had a tough first year with the Lightning. We had some reservations after Meszaros was traded from Ottawa to Tampa Bay prior to the start of the '08-09 season and they came to fruition as the fourth-year defenseman struggled. He had a career low 16 points in 52 games. He never really found his offensive groove, even when Rick Tocchet took over for Barry Melrose. Meszaros is merely a low-end Fantasy flier on Draft Day. We are not even sure he is going to be a top bounce-back candidate.
News: The St. Petersburg Times reports Lightning GM Brian Lawton said defensemen Andrej Meszaros and Paul Ranger, who both had arthroscopic surgery to fix torn labrums in their left shoulders, were examined in July by noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews. Both players are expected to be cleared for contact by training camp. "There is no reason to believe that either would not be ready for camp," trainer Tommy Mulligan said.
Analysis: We had some reservations after Meszaros was traded from Ottawa to Tampa Bay prior to the start of the 2008-09 season and they came to fruition as the fourth-year defenseman struggled. He had a career low 16 points in 52 games. He never really found his offensive groove, even when Rick Tocchet took over for Barry Melrose. Meszaros is merely a low-end Fantasy flier on Draft Day. We are not even sure he is going to be a top bounce-back candidate.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Lightning D Andrej Meszaros, who suffered a labrum tear in his left shoulder following a hit by Evgeni Malkin on Feb. 4 that required season-ending surgery on March 3, is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Analysis: We have some reservations after Meszaros was traded from Ottawa to Tampa Bay prior to the start of the 2008-09 season and they came to fruition as the fourth-year defenseman struggled. He had a career low 16 points in 52 games. He never really found his offensive groove, even when Rick Tocchet took over for Barry Melrose. Meszaros is merely a low-end Fantasy flier on Draft Day. We are not even sure he is going to be a top bounce-back candidate.
News:The St. Petersburg Times reports two of the Lightning's top defensemen -- Paul Ranger and Andrej Meszaros -- will both have season-ending surgeries to repair torn labrums in their left shoulder. Ranger has missed 12 games this season due to the injury, including the last four, and Meszaros has been out since Feb. 4 with the ailment. The surgeries scheduled for March 3 will be done by renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews. Both players are expected to be fully healed in six months, meaning they should be ready for training camp. "Paul has been playing with his injury for the majority of the season and he missed games on several occasions because of it," GM Brian Lawton said in a release. "For both players we feel it is important to get the shoulders repaired so they can be fully recovered and ready to go at the start of training camp."
Analysis: This is the second straight offseason Ranger will be rehabbing a shoulder surgery, as he and Vincent Lecavalier both had surgeries last spring to repair torn labrums in their right shoulder. Ranger finishes the season with two goals and 11 assists in 42 games. Meszaros had two goals and 14 assists in 52 games. Meszaros was the bigger disappointment of the two players since he came from Ottawa as a high-end Fantasy option and developed into an unreliable low-end player. It's safe to cut both of these players in seasonal Fantasy formats.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros remained on injured reserve Tuesday against the Thrashers with an arm injury. It was the second straight game he missed.
Analysis: Tampa Bay hasn't offered up much as far as Meszaros' injury and he quietly went on IR without even an whisper. Keep the defenseman reserved in Fantasy until further notice. He has had a disappointing season for the Lightning and remains more of a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros' streak of 298 games played since beginning his career in 2005-06 with the Senators came to an end as he sat out with an injured upper left arm sustained Wednesday against the Penguins. He is questionable to return for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Now that the streak is over, there's no huge incentive for Meszaros to come back out and play on Tuesday if he still has the injury. He is an injury risk for the upcoming scoring period and there are plenty of other low-end defensemen out there who are healthy. He does have high-end potential however so don't drop him if you currently own him.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports Lightning D Andrej Meszaros, who suffered a left arm injury Wednesday against the Penguins, will likely miss Saturday's game against the Islanders. If that happens, it will be the first game of his career that he misses due to injury.
Analysis: This injury comes at a bad time for Meszaros, who has picked up the offensive effort in the new year. He has two goals and five assists in 16 games since the calendar year hit 2009. Meszaros is a decent low-end Fantasy defenseman with high-end potential when healthy, but needs to be kept reserved until further notice.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports the Lightning have listed defenseman Andrej Meszaros as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Tampa Bay has revealed no further information, but it is believed that Meszaros suffered a left arm injury after he was hit there Wednesday by Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin. He immediately grabbed his left arm on his way to bench and was holding it as he left the ice.
Analysis: Tampa Bay is playing this injury close to the vest as they won't even divulge if Meszaros went for a MRI or X-ray Thursday. This injury comes at a bad time for Meszaros, who has picked up the offensive effort in the new year. He has two goals and five assists in 16 games since the calendar year hit 2009. Meszaros is a decent low-end Fantasy defenseman with high-end potential when healthy, but needs to be kept reserved until further notice.
News:Martin St. Louis, Andrej Meszaros and Ryan Craig scored during a 2:03 span of the second period to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to their fourth victory in six games, 4-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Meszaros made it 2-1 from the low right circle on the power play 25 seconds after St. Louis tied the game at 1. It was Meszaros second goal of the season, with both coming in the last five games.
Analysis: Meszaros has been struggling to find his offensive game all season, but with four points in eight January games he might finally be ready to turn the corner. Meszaros logs a ton of minutes in all situations for Tampa Bay. He is not overly aggressive with shooting the puck, so until he can stay consistent, Meszaros has low-end Fantasy value.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros scored his first goal of the season Thursday in a loss to the Coyotes.
Analysis: After three straight seasons of 30-plus points, Meszaros has seen his offense slump along with the rest of the Lightning this season. He has just 11 points so far. Continue to use him in deeper leagues, but nothing else.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Lightning D Andrej Meszaros played Sunday against the Thrashers despite taking a puck to the face Saturday against the Hurricanes that required 64 stitches to close. Meszaros tried to come back and play Saturday, but the job of putting stitches in his upper lip, inside his lip, on his gum line and in the roof of his mouth was not complete until after the game was over. Meszaros took to the ice on Sunday wearing a protective wired cage over his face and logged 25:38 of ice time.
Analysis: Despite the fact Meszaros is playing through injury, he still hasn't scored a goal this season and has just four points in his last 16 games. Meszaros has been one of Fantasy's most disappointing players this season. The move from Ottawa to Tampa Bay has really hurt his offensive game and he is no longer a valuable Fantasy asset. Until Meszaros turns his season around, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 in 24:42 of ice time Monday against the Bruins. It was his second assist in seven games, but Meszaros still doesn't have a goal in 2008-09.
Analysis: Meszaros has been one of Fantasy's most disappointing players this season. The move from Ottawa to Tampa Bay has really hurt his offensive game and he is no longer a valuable Fantasy asset. Until Meszaros turns his season around, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros tallied an assist and finished at even in 26:49 of ice time Wednesday against the Devils. He took two shots on net and is still looking for his first goal of the season. He is 0-for-18 through Wednesday with shots on goal.
Analysis: Meszaros also had his first point in seven games Wednesday. He started well with three assists in four games, but has cooled off in the last few weeks. Meszaros has never been a big goal scorer and even when he was with Ottawa he had prolonged point droughts. He has managed 30-40 points in his first three seasons and that's what we should expect at this time. He still remains a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy defenseman.
News: Lightning D Andrej Meszaros tallied a pair of assists and finished at minus-1 during Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders. He took two shots on net and also was hit with a minor slashing penalty.
Analysis: Meszaros has three assists in his first four games with Tampa Bay, but is still without a goal. He has never been a big-time scorer, but can post close to 30 assists. He also usually has a favorable plus/minus rating. Look to Meszaros as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: D Andrej Meszaros picked up his first point -- an assist -- with Tampa Bay on Sunday after Adam Hall knocked home Meszaros' partially-blocked shot by Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist. Meszaros also had four penalty minutes and a plus-1 rating against New York in the two-game weekend series.
Analysis: The 22-year-old is the Lightning's most experienced defenseman and will be on the ice plenty in 2008-09 as long as his body holds up. He could be in for a breakout season and continues to serve as a high-end Fantasy defenseman.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Lightning D Andrej Meszaros was brought in from Ottawa via trade, and the 22-year-old assumes the role as the team's top defenseman and will be expected to serve as a top-flight two-way defenseman, including running the point on the power play.
Analysis: The Senators were hoping to sign the restricted free agent Meszaros, but when the two sides couldn't come to terms, a trade was imminent. He then signed a six-year deal with Tampa Bay. Meszaros had nine goals, 27 assists and 50 penalty minutes in 82 regular-season games for the Senators last season, his third in the NHL. The 22-year-old Slovak was a first-round pick in 2004. Consider him a decent No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy defenseman heading into 2008-09.
News: The Ottawa Senators traded defenseman Andrej Meszaros to Tampa Bay on Friday for defensemen Filip Kuba and Alexandre Picard and a first-round pick in 2009.
Analysis: The Senators were hoping to sign the restricted free agent Meszaros, but when the two sides couldn't come to terms, a trade was imminent. Meszaros had nine goals, 27 assists and 50 penalty minutes in 82 regular-season games for the Senators last season, his third in the NHL. The 22-year-old Slovak was a first-round pick in 2004. Meszaros now heads to Tampa and likely becomes the Lightning's top defenseman. Consider him a decent No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy defenseman heading into 2008-09.
News:The Sports Xchange reports and then there was one. Only D Andrej Meszaros remains unsigned of the players Senators GM Bryan Murray wanted back as the calendar turned to August. A restricted free agent who had 36 points in 2007-08 and projects as the team's most significant offensive threat from the backline, Meszaros is believed to be looking for a deal in the $3.5-to-$4 million-a-year range.
Analysis: After the signing of Antoine Vermette, the Senators have about $6.5 million in available cap space. Going into the season, Murray wants to have about $1 million free for injuries and call-ups, and at least that much for any in-season trades he might want to make. Therefore, Meszaros is definitely under Murray's cap limit, but the GM is also looking to add a veteran winger so there lies the hold up. The deal with Meszaros should get done since Ottawa lost blue liner Wade Redden to the Rangers. Meszaros is a decent offensive producer and always seems to have a favorable plus/minus rating. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy defenseman on Draft Day.
News: Senators D Andrej Meszaros scored a goal and finished at minus-1 during Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets. Meszaros scored his ninth goal on a power-play at 11:28 of the second period. It was his first goal since Jan. 29.
Analysis: Meszaros has pretty much played in every game this season for the Senators. He is among the team's top defensive pairings, but is not a big-time offensive producer. He is still worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy defenseman, but keep expectations in line.
News: Senators D Andrej Meszaros tallied two assists and finished at plus-6 during Thursday's game against the Lightning. He now has four assists in his last six games. Meszaros also got into a little trouble Thursday as he spent two minutes in the penalty box for boarding.
Analysis: Meszaros nearly doubled his plus/minus rating Thursday as he came into the game at plus-7. Meszaros can be a little streaky with his points, but set a season high for points in a month (7) with his two assists. He is one of the top defenseman on one of the best teams in the NHL. He remains a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: Senators D Andrej Meszaros didn't record a point for the second straight game Sunday against the Flyers, but did finish at plus-1 and also spent four minutes in the penalty box for two different infractions -- holding and slashing.
Analysis: Meszaros does have two assists and a plus-2 rating in his last four games. He hasn't managed more than six points in a month this season. He is one of the top defenseman on one of the best teams in the NHL, but his numbers are not that impressive all the time. He remains a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: Senators D Andrej Meszaros tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during Tuesday's game against the Capitals. It was his first point in five games. He now has 13 assists and a plus-8 rating this season.
Analysis: Meszaros now has four points in seven January games, and if he keeps this up, it will by far be his best month of the season. He hasn't managed more than six points in a month this season. He is one of the top defenseman on one of the best teams in the NHL, but his numbers are not that impressive all the time. He remains a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: Senators D Andrej Meszaros scored a goal and tallied an assist during Friday's game against the Sabres. Meszaros might have had two goals if Cody Bass didn't deflect his shot in the first period. Meszaros, who finished at plus-2, now has a goal in two straight games.
Analysis: Meszaros wrapped up December with some nice plus/minus outings, but his scoring has been erratic at times this season. He is one of the top defenseman on one of the best teams in the NHL, but his numbers are not that impressive all the time. He remains a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: Senators D Andrej Meszaros scored a goal early in the third period Tuesday against the Capitals and finished the game at minus-1 in 20:47 of ice time. It was his sixth goal of the season and first in eight games.
Analysis: Meszaros wrapped up December with some nice plus/minus outings, but his scoring has been erratic at times this season. He is one of the top defenseman on one of the best teams in the NHL, but his numbers are not that impressive all the time. He remains a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: Senators D Andrej Meszaros scored a power-play goal and finished at plus-1 during Saturday's game against the Thrashers. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box for tripping. He has one goal and three assists in his last five games. He has a plus-5 rating in that span.
Analysis: Meszaros has come alive in December after a somewhat absent November. He is one of the top defenseman on one of the best teams in the NHL, but his numbers are not that impressive all the time. He remains a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports leading the Senators in hits with five Friday against the Stars was D Andrej Meszaros, who is filling in as Chris Phillips' blueline partner for the injured Anton Volchenkov. Unfortunately, Meszaros has just one point -- an assist -- in his last five games.
Analysis: Meszaros has produced 12 points in 28 games this season, and while he has a decent scoring touch, he is counted on by his teammates for some heavy hits. He still remains a decent No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy defenseman at this time.
News: The Islanders led 2-1 on Wednesday against Ottawa after the teams traded goals early in the third, but the Senators appeared set to continue their dominance when defenseman Andrej Meszaros scored his second of the game with 1:55 left in regulation. Meszaros tied it at 2 when his shot from the right point hit Richard Park and caromed in. However, it wasn't enough and Ottawa lost in a shootout. Meszaros scored from a sharp angle from the right of Rick DiPietro during a power play that carried over from the second period for his first goal.
Analysis: Meszaros has scored just four goals this season and lit the lamp for the first time Wednesday in nine games. Meszaros might not have an overwhelming amount of points (11) at this time, but he spends nearly 22 minutes on the ice per game and remains a high-end Fantasy defender.
News: D Andrej Meszaros lay on the ice and hoped for a penalty after it appeared he was clipped by a stick in the second period at Buffalo Wednesday. There was no call, and the Sabres scored on the 2-on-1.
Analysis: Meszaros remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues, as he is trying to turn around an awful minus-15 rating from a season ago.
News: Defensive partners Wade Redden and Andrej Meszaros were each a game-high plus-3 against Toronto Tuesday. Meszaros had a goal and an assist.
Analysis: Meszaros is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues, as he is trying to turn around an awful plus-5 rating from a season ago.
News:The Sports Xchange reports after a sophomore season in which he struggled, Senators D Andrej Meszaros continued his strong play Saturday against the Devils. Along with scoring his second goal of the season, he was a plus-2 in 22:22 of ice time. He also has four assists on the season and a plus-3 rating.
Analysis: Here is a trivia question for you. Who is the first person to ever score a goal in the Devils' new arena (Prudential Center)? That would be Meszaros, who scored the arena's first goal five minutes into the second period Saturday with a slap shot from just inside the blue line that squeezed through a crowd in front to beat Martin Brodeur. Meszaros is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues, as he is trying to turn around an awful minus-15 rating from a season ago. So far, so good.
News: Ds Andrej Meszaros and Chris Phillips each chipped in with an assist apiece in Wednesday's regular season opener in an overtime win at Toronto. Meszaros was a plus-1, while Phillips finished with a plus-2.
Analysis: Meszaros is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues, but he is trying to turn around an awful minus-15 rating from a season ago. So far, so good.
News: Andrej Meszaros has posted a goal, two assists and a plus-5 rating in just three preseason games for the Senators.
Analysis: Meszaros and his potential Fantasy owners are hoping that he can bounce back and get back into the black in plus/minus rating after a forgettable 2006-07 season. He might re-emerge as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues if he can do so.
News: Andrej Meszaros picked up an assist in 16:06 of ice time in Tuesday's game against the Bruins.
Analysis: Meszaros ended a five-game scoreless streak with the assist. He remains useful only in larger Fantasy leagues until he can fire it back up.
News: Andrej Meszaros and Peter Schaefer scored goals in Tuesday's game against the Capitals.
Analysis: Meszaros remains a must-start in all head-to-head Fantasy leagues, although his plus/minus rating had been hurting owners in Roto leagues.
News: Andrej Meszaros has posted four goals and 20 points through 45 games, but also a team-worst minus-12 rating.
Analysis: Meszaros has no goals and just two assists with an abysmal minus-10 rating over the past 13 games. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can get back on track.
News: Andrej Meszaros picked up a pair of helpers with a plus-1 rating in 24:38 of ice time in Tuesday's game at N.Y. Islanders.
Analysis: After a slow start to the season, like most other Senators, Meszaros has picked up his play. He has one goal and seven points in the past six games.
News: Andrej Meszaros picked up two assists and a plus-2 rating in 27:16 of ice time in Monday's game at Washington.
Analysis: After going scoreless in the first seven games with a minus-6 rating, Meszaros has managed six points (1 G, 5 A) and a plus-3 rating in the past six games. He remains a solid No. 4 or 5 Fantasy defenseman in all leagues.
News: Andrej Meszaros scored a goal, added an assist and had a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's game at Toronto with three shots on net in 24:31 of ice time.
Analysis: Meszaros had gone scoreless in the first seven games with a minus-6 rating, although he did rack up 14 penalty minutes. One of his biggest contributions for Fantasy owners in 2005-06 was in the plus/minus category. He helped turn around his abysmal rating with a solid game on Monday. However, keep him reserved until he starts contributing on a more regular basis.
News: The Ottawa Citizen reports Andrej Meszaros and Wade Redden are the top defensive pairing for the Ottawa Senators, followed by Chris Phillips and Anton Volchenkov. The third pairing will be Christoph Schubert and Tom Preissing.
Analysis: These pairings will remain until either injury occurs or Joe Corvo (fractured foot) is able to return in late October or early November. Meszaros and Redden are must-start Fantasy defensemen, with Phillips and even Preissing worth a look in larger leagues.
News: Andrej Meszaros picked up three assists and a plus-2 rating in 19:14 of ice time in Thursday's game against the Capitals.
Analysis: Meszaros has four assists over the past two games since returning from the Olympic Games. Obviously he was not tired after playing in Turin with Team Slovakia.
News: Andrej Meszaros picked up an assist with a plus-1 rating and two shots on goal in Wednesday's opening round win against Team Russia in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Analysis: Meszaros has been a solid Fantasy performer for the Senators in his first season, posting five goals and 19 assists with a team-best plus-34 rating through 56 games with the Senators. He has emerged as a solid Fantasy defenseman, especially in leagues which heavily reward plus/minus rating.
News: Andrej Meszaros picked up an assist in 18:15 of ice time in Wednesday's game at New Jersey.
Analysis: Meszaros ended a four-game scoreless streak, but he has just five points (1 G, 4 A) over the past 14 games. He is only worth using in the largest of Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Andrej Meszaros scored a goal and had a plus-3 rating with two shots on goal in 16:59 of ice time on Monday at Minnesota.
Analysis: After a six-game scoreless streak, he has posted three points (1 G, 2 A) over the past two games. He remains useful only in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Andrej Meszaros will represent Team Slovakia in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. He will join teammate Zdeno Chara on the roster.
Analysis: Meszaros has emerged as a fantastic Fantasy defenseman this season, not necessarily because of his scoring, but because of his strong plus/minus rating.
News: Andrej Meszaros had an assist and plus-3 rating in 19:58 of ice time in Monday's game at Florida.
Analysis: Meszaros has picked up an assist in six of the past seven games and he has a plus-5 rating during the impressive stretch. He is worth adding as a No. 4 or 5 Fantasy defenseman if you need help at that position.
