News: The Penguins have re-assigned Cal O'Reilly to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the team's official site reports.
Analysis:Cal O'Reilly, who was claimed off re-entry waivers from Phoenix on Feb. 1, has appeared in six games with Pittsburgh to date, recording one assist. O'Reilly, who has really bounced around (three NHL teams, two AHL teams) this season, figures to be back with the Penguins before long, however.
News:Cal O'Reilly is likely to be a healthy scratch Saturday in Philadelphia.
Analysis:Cal O'Reilly has one assist and a minus-4 rating in six games with Pittsburgh. Pens coach Dan Bylsma dropped him down to the fourth line Friday. With the return of Arron Asham there's no room for the waiver-wire pickup.
News:Cal O'Reilly debuted with Pittsburgh on Saturday, going pointless while winning six of 10 faceoffs.
Analysis:Cal O'Reilly demonstrated the chemistry he had with Steve Sullivan when they both played for the Preds. Unfortunately, it appears he has the same aversion to shooting. He heeled a slap shot on a good look from the slot. O'Reilly skated 15 shifts and 13:17 TOI, including 1:25 on the Pens' second power-play unit. He didn't stand out but there's sure to be a period of adjustment on a new team.
News:Cal O'Reilly skated on a line with Steve Sullivan and Tyler Kennedy during practice Friday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Pens GM Ray Shero believes Cal O'Reilly holds untapped potential as a play-making center. "Cal is a real skilled player," Shero said. "Real good vision, very good hockey sense. A year ago, year-and-a-half ago, he was a pretty promising player. We'll see how he does." O'Reilly skated with Sullivan in the first half of 2010-11 for Nashville. "We had good chemistry," O'Reilly said. "We both had good starts to that year, then we both ended up getting hurt, and that was the end of that." O'Reilly represents a low-risk proposal for Pittsburgh and Shero has shown a knack for getting the small stuff right.
News: Pittsburgh has claimed Cal O'Reilly on re-entry waivers from Phoenix, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis:Cal O'Reilly has played in 27 NHL games this season (five for Nashville and 22 for Phoenix), recording a total of six points.
News: The Coyotes have assigned Cal O'Reilly to the AHL, the team's official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old center has posted five points (2G, 3A) in 22 games with the Coyotes this season, but his minus-5 rating may have soured the coaching staff. It's possible that Cal O'Reilly will wear the Coyotes jersey again this season if the team needs to add some depth.
News:Cal O'Reilly cleared waivers Friday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis: With just five points (two goals) in 21 games this year, Cal O'Reilly is unlikely to make a fantasy impact for Phoenix at any point.
News:Cal O'Reilly scored his first of the season in Saturday's loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: He has points in back-to-back games. Keep an eye on him -- he was a surprising fantasy contributor last season before he broke his leg. Monitor.
News:Cal O'Reilly made his Coyotes debut Saturday against Edmonton, posting a minus-2 rating in 13 minutes of ice time.
Analysis: He's only a marginal fantasy value unless he carves out a more significant role than expected in Phoenix. Cal O'Reilly has no goals and one assist in six games this season.
News:Cal O'Reilly's debut with the Coyotes will likely have to wait as he's questionable with a groin injury for Thursday's game, The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: The Coyotes will take on Cal O'Reilly's former Predators team Thursday night in Glendale. He's listed as day-to-day with the injury and could make his debut Saturday against the Oilers.
Preds Send O'Reilly To Phoenix For Fourth Round Pick
News:Cal O'Reilly has been traded to the Coyotes in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft, Coyotes' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: In five games with Nashville this season, Cal O'Reilly has one point (assist). Last year he posted career-highs in games played (38) and points (18). He could set new standards for himself if he gets playing time, but his fantasy value is considered marginal.
News:Cal O'Reilly (groin) will not play in Saturday's game against the Flames, Josh Cooper of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis:Cal O'Reilly has dealt with the groin injury for a few days, and it appears he is still too sore to play. O'Reilly remains day-to-day.
Preds' O'Reilly Questionable Saturday Against Flames
News:Cal O'Reilly missed Thursday's game against Vancouver with a sore groin, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis:Cal O'Reilly said he tweaked it about a week ago, but now after a few days of rest, it's apparently feeling better. "It wasn't pulled or anything, so it healed pretty quick," O'Reilly said. There is still no official word on his status for Saturday's game against Calgary, so go with another fantasy option for now until we know more.
Preds O'Reilly Skips Practice But Should Play Thursday
News:Cal O'Reilly, who missed practice Wednesday, is expected to play Thursday against the Canucks, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis: Turns out Wednesday was more of a maintenance day as coach Barry Trotz said Cal O'Reilly "should be good for [Thursday]." Deploy him as you normally would.
News:Cal O'Reilly was not on the ice for practice Wednesday, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: We're not sure yet whether this was just a maintenance day for Cal O'Reilly, or if it's something more serious. O'Reilly has just a single assist in five games for the Preds so far this season.
News:Cal O'Reilly netted a goal in regulation and during the shootout Friday evening, giving the Predators a 3-2 win over the Jets.
Analysis: It's only preseason, but the Predators must be thrilled to see Cal O'Reilly reverting to his productive ways after watching him sustain a broken fibula last January. With any luck, this could be the first full NHL season for the 150th overall pick of the 2005 draft.
News:Cal O'Reilly has fully recovered from the broken fibula he suffered in January, according to the Predators' official site.
Analysis: "I feel great, 100%," Cal O'Reilly said recently. "I have the strength back in that leg. Strength-wise and power-wise, I feel just as good as I've felt coming into any camp." O'Reilly, who had six goals and 12 assists in 38 games last season, says he trained "full-out" for most of the summer and is ready to contribute. "I want to come in, have a great start and help this team win," O'Reilly said. O'Reilly is likely to start the season in the No. 3 center spot behind Mike Fisher and David Legwand, but he has the offensive potential to be a No. 2 guy once the season gets underway. Keep him in mind as a possible waiver-wire pickup down the road.
News: O'Reilly re-signed with the Predators on Friday, inking a one-year, $1.05 million contract, reports the Tennessean.
Analysis: O'Relly's promising 2010-11 season was cut short in January when he sustained a broken fibula during a game against the Blue Jackets. At the time, he was seeing a more prominent role on the team filling in for the injured Matthew Lombardi on the team's top line, and had 18 points (6G, 12A) in 38 games. Next season, O'Reilly is more likely to settle into the #3 center spot behind Mike Fisher and David Legwand, so be sure to adjust your fantasy expectations accordingly.
News: O'Reilly (fibula) missed practice Tuesday and does not appear to be ready for the semifinal playoff round, Bryan Mullen of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: O'Reilly reportedly tweaked something on his lower body recently, though it's unknown whether that something is related to his broken fibula injury that he sustained early in 2011. For what it's worth, coach Barry Trotz said O'Reilly would be held out for "a couple of days."
News: O'Reilly (fibula) is questionable for Sunday's game against Anaheim, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: There hasn't been any news on O'Reilly's practice presence, so it's tough to guess what his odds of playing might be.
Preds' O'Reilly Nearing Return, Doubtful For Game 1
News: O'Reilly (leg) is doubtful for Game 1 against the Ducks, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis: O'Reilly, who has been out since the beginning of January with a broken fibula, is reportedly getting closer to game action. "At some point in the series I could see him being in," coach Barry Trotz said.
News: O'Reilly (leg) is questionable for Saturday's season finale against St. Louis, reports the Tennessean.
Analysis: "Saturday was the day I was kind of cleared by the doctors to go," O'Reilly said. "I feel like I'm in good enough shape. It's going to depend how [Friday's game] goes, but I think I'm ready to go." O'Reilly has been out since Jan. 2 with a broken fibula.
Preds' O'Reilly Practices, Return Date Still Uncertain
News: O'Reilly (leg) participated in Monday's practice, but is unlikely to return to the lineup before the end of the regular season, reports the Tennessean.
Analysis: "It was good to get out there with the guys and see what the pace is like," O'Reilly said. "I wanted to see how it holds up when the ice is a little rougher. The leg and ankle felt good. It felt really good. Everyday, I just noticed a big improvement." O'Reilly has been out since Jan. 2 when he broke his right fibula against Columbus. At this point, the Preds hope he can be ready to rejoin the lineup come playoff time.
News: O'Reilly (leg) may not return to the Preds' lineup before the end of the regular season, reports the Tennessean.
Analysis: Both O'Reilly and Steve Sullvan (groin) have been skating individually and ramping up their workouts lately, but both are still "a long ways away" according to coach Barry Trotz. At this point, it sounds like the team is probably targeting a return for O'Reilly sometime during the first round of the playoffs, assuming the Preds make it.
News: O'Reilly (leg) skated for 5-10 minutes Wednesday morning, according to the Tennessean.
Analysis: O'Reilly has been out since Jan. 2 with a broken fibula. It sounds like a return to the lineup might not be too far off at this point. Keep him reserved until he gets the green light to get back into a game situation.
News: O'Reilly (broken fibula) had his cast removed this week, but coach Barry Trotz says he's still "quite a ways away" from returning to the lineup, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: "His leg is getting a little bit bigger," Trotz said. "I saw when he first got the cast off, his leg was the size of my wrist, so he's getting there." This is good news, but it remains uncertain whether O'Reilly will be able to return to the lineup before the end of the regular season.
News: According to head coach Barry Trotz, O'Reilly (leg) will miss two months after undergoing surgery Friday, Josh Cooper of the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: O'Reilly is not a key fantasy contributor, but he did have the third most points on his team at the time of the injury. Add O'Reilly to a growing list of Nashville forwards that have missed time this season.
News: O'Reilly likely will require surgery after sustaining a broken fibula in his right leg Sunday against Columbus, the Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Even though the Predators rely most on solid defense and goaltending, the team can ill-afford to lose a player like O'Reilly for long. His 18 points in 38 games isn't that impressive from a fantasy standpoint, but he's currently locked in a three-way tie for the third-most points on his team.
News: O'Reilly broke the fibula in his right leg when he fell awkwardly to the ice just outside of the Columbus blue line midway through the third period, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: O'Reilly attempted to crawl back to the Nashville bench before play was halted. In 38 games this season, O'Reilly has six goals and 12 assists.
News: The Blackhawks shut O'Reilly down Saturday night, snapping his five-game scoring string. But the Predators came back to win in a shootout, as O'Reilly collected the lone tally.
Analysis: He had three shots on goal for the night, which sounds unexceptional until you note that that ties a season high for him. With just 19 shots in 15 games, it's remarkable that he's Nashville's leading scorer (3G, 9A). The fact that this is such an offense-starved team should lead you elsewhere for your fantasy roster.
News: O'Reilly has five points (1G, 4A) in his last four games, skating on the Preds' top line between Patric Hornqvist and Steve Sullivan.
Analysis: Despite the Preds' struggles of late, O'Reilly is suddenly flourishing as the team's number one center, filling in for the injured Matthew Lombardi. He's seeing 17-18 minutes of ice time per night and ranks fourth on the Preds in average PP minutes per game (3:17). He would make for a decent waiver-wire pickup in most fantasy leagues.
News: O'Reilly scored his first goal of the season Saturday. It was all the offense the Predators needed to squeak by the Stars, 1-0.
Analysis: O'Reilly is turning heads in what might end up as his first full season with Nashville. With one goal and four assists, the 24-year-old only trails Steve Sullivan in the points column.
News: O'Reilly helped Nashville stay undefeated with three assists in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blues.
Analysis: O'Reilly was primarily a call-up player last season, which largely kept his name out of fantasy hockey conversation. However, the Predators have apparently taken off his training wheels, giving him an opportunity from the start of the season. Keep an eye on him for consideration in keeper leagues.
News: Predators C Cal O'Reilly scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: O'Reilly hasn't done much during his second NHL season, but he saw some top-line time in Tuesday's loss and made the most of it. Don't expect that to last though, as he remains just an option in the deepest of leagues.
News: Predators C Cal O'Reilly tallied a pair of assists and finished at plus-2 during Tuesday's game against the Oilers. He has four assists in his last six games and three assists in three games since his recall from the minors.
Analysis: O'Reilly is only up as long as Jason Arnott is injured. He is pretty much just organizational depth and can be ignored in Fantasy despite the big night.
News: The Predators have sent C Cal O'Reilly down to the AHL.
Analysis: O'Reilly has played nine games with Nashville so far this season, and would have had to clear waivers before getting reassigned if he had reached the 10-game mark. O'Reilly is definitely a developing offensive player, but until he's producing consistently in the NHL, he has no Fantasy value.
News:Cal O'Reilly played his first game for the Predators on Thursday after being recalled from Milwaukee on Thursday.
Analysis: The 22-year-old O'Reilly made his NHL debut in 2008-09 for 11 games. He recorded five points (three goals) and a plus-2 rating. He spent the majority of the season with Milwaukee of the AHL, tying for second in the league with 56 assists and 15th with 69 points. O'Reilly is definitely a developing offensive player, but until we see him produce like that on the NHL level full-time, he has little to no Fantasy appeal.
News: The Predators re-signed Cal O'Reilly to a two-year contract Tuesday. The first year is a two-way contract while the second year is strictly a one-way deal.
Analysis: The 22-year-old O'Reilly made his NHL debut in 2008-09 for 11 games. He recorded five points (three goals) and a plus-2 rating. He spent the majority of the season with Milwaukee of the AHL, tying for second in the league with 56 assists and 15th with 69 points. O'Reilly is definitely a developing offensive player, but until we see him produce like that on the NHL level full-time, he has little to no Fantasy appeal.
News: Predators C Cal O'Reilly scored in Friday's loss to the Blackhawks, giving him three goals in his last four games.
Analysis: O'Reilly has been solid for the Predators since his recall March 26. He has seen top-six time because of the injuries to David Legwand and Jason Arnott, and has been able to produce when on the ice. Still, he is not an elite offensive talent and has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Predators C Cal O'Reilly scored his team's only goal during a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jackets Tuesday. At 8:28 of the first period, Joel Ward carried the puck up the right wing on a 2-on-2 and placed a perfect tape-to-tape backdoor lead pass to O'Reilly for his second of the season. He has two goals and one assist during a three-game point streak.
Analysis: O'Reilly has been solid for the Predators since his recall March 26. He has seen top-six time because of the injuries to David Legwand and Jason Arnott, and has been able to produce when on the ice. Still, he is not an elite offensive talent and has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Cal O'Reilly, recalled from Milwaukee of the American Hockey League Thursday to replace the injured David Legwand, scored his first NHL goal in the first period and the first goal of the game for the Predators Saturday against the Kings. "That was huge goal," coach Barry Trotz said. "Los Angeles was not able to pull away by two goals."
Analysis: O'Reilly will only be up as long as Legwand and Jason Arnott are on the injured list, so despite the goal, he shouldn't be owned in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: Nashville recalled C Cal O'Reilly for the second time this season to fill in for the injured David Legwand who took a puck to the face during practice on Wednesday.
Analysis: O'Reilly is only up on an emergency basis and should not be picked up in any Fantasy leagues.
News: The Nashville Predators reports that the Predators have sent D Alexander Sulzer and C Cal O'Reilly to the AHL, and have placed LW Triston Grant on waivers.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value, so continue to ignore them in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Predators assigned F Cal O'Reilly and D Alexander Sulzer to Milwaukee (AHL) and waived F Triston Grant.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value, so continue to ignore them in all formats.
