News:Ryan Parent did not receive a qualifying offer from the Canucks prior to Monday's deadline, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis:Ryan Parent appeared in just four games with the Canucks. He's bounced back and forth between the AHL and NHL the past five seasons and will likely have a similar role if he catches on with a new team.
News:Ryan Parent was assigned to Chicago of the AHL on Friday, the Canucks' official site reports.
Analysis:Ryan Parent will have to pass through waivers before joining the Wolves. Like last year, he appears destined to spend most of his time in the minors this season.
News: Parent cleared waivers Friday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis: Parent will report to Manitoba of the AHL. The Canucks have a ton of depth on defense this season, so Parent would need a rash of injuries to his for any significant playing time to open up.
News: The Canucks will place Parent on waivers Thursday, the Vancouver Province's Jim Jamieson reports.
Analysis: Assuming Parent goes unclaimed, the Canucks will send him to AHL Manitoba. He has played in just four games this season.
News: Parent is in danger of his roster spot once Sami Salo (Achilles) and Christian Ehrhoff (concussion) return to action, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Parent is currently the Canucks' seventh defenseman, so the odds are he'll draw the short stick when Salo and Ehrhoff return. The former first-round pick is pointless with a minus-3 rating in four appearances this season.
News: The Canucks re-called Parent (groin) on Thursday, the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Analysis: Parent played in seven games during a conditioning stint with Manitoba of the AHL. The 23-year-old blueliner will add depth to the Canucks' back end, but he's not expected to play a huge role.
News: Parent (groin) has been re-assigned to the AHL for a conditioning assignment, the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Analysis: Parent has played in just four games for the Canucks this season after suffering a groin injury to open the month of November. By rule, he will only be permitted to remain with Manitoba for two weeks.
News: Parent is still dealing with a sore groin, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Parent's status for Tuesday's tilt against the Canadiens is still unknown. The depth defenseman will likely find himself outside of the regular rotation even after he returns to health.
News: Parent (groin) missed Monday's 3-0 win over the Devils.
Analysis: Parent didn't travel with the team for their two-game road trip that starts Tuesday, so he'll likely be unavailable until Saturday at the earliest. With Keith Ballard back in the lineup, Parent will struggle to see the ice even after he returns to full strength.
News: Parent left Sunday's practice with a minor groin injury, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis: There was no indication about Parent's status for Monday's tilt against the Devils, but with Keith Ballard (concussion) nearing a return, the depth defenseman might find himself in the press box whether or not he's healthy enough to play.
News: Parent is expected to make his debut with the Canucks on Tuesday, Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: He'll replace Dan Hamhuis, who is doubtful with a foot injury. Parent has just seven points in 102 career NHL games, so there's no reason to make a mad rush to the waiver wire.
News: Parent, who was recently acquired from the Predators as part of the Shane O'Brien trade, will get a look as the Canucks' eighth defenseman to start the season, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: After clearing through waivers, Parent is set to be with the Canucks for 10 games or 30 days. Following that period, the Canucks would have to send the blueliner back through waivers for him to be assigned to Manitoba of the AHL. He's logged just one practice with the Canucks, so it's tough to get a read on how the team will deploy him at this point, but Parent will most likely be nothing more than a depth option on the back end this season.
News: Parent has made the Canucks' roster to start the season, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Vancouver acquired Parent in the Shane O'Brien deal earlier this week. The 23-year-old will add depth to the Canucks' back end, but he'll have a tough time getting on the ice.
News: Parent was traded to the Canucks on Tuesday as part in a deal that sent Shane O'Brien to the Predators, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis: Parent, 23, will report to Manitoba of the AHL, where he'll likely spend most of his season.
News: The Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Ryan Parent from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Dan Hamhuis and a conditional pick in the 2011 draft. The trade announced Saturday came before both players are scheduled to become free agents in July.
Analysis: Parent was Nashville's first pick in the 2005 draft and was sent to Philadelphia in 2007 in a trade that brought Peter Forsberg to Nashville. Parent has just one goal, seven points and a minus-15 rating in 102 NHL games. He is mostly a defensive presence, so this trade doesn't impact him much in Fantasy. He still has minimal value.
News: Philadelphia D Ryan Parent was removed off IR on Tuesday and played against the Lightning in Tampa Bay. Parent was dealing with a back injury.
Analysis: Parent, a former first-round pick, has only two assists in 28 games this season heading into Tuesday's return to the ice. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Flyers defenseman Ryan Parent had successful back surgery on Monday. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks and won't begin the rehab process until Feb. 7.
Analysis: Parent has missed 15 games this season with a disc fragment problem in his back. The former first-round pick has only two assists in 28 games. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when active.
News:USA Today reports that D Ryan Parent will have surgery Monday to remove a disc fragment from his lumbar spine. He will miss six weeks.
Analysis: Parent hasn't played since two days before Christmas, and isn't much use in Fantasy play when he is on the ice.
News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Flyers D Ryan Parent (herniated disk) has suffered setbacks in his recovery. There is no timeframe for his return.
Analysis: When active, Parent is mostly in the lineup to play defense. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when active.
News: The Flyers' official Twitter feed report that D Ryan Parent (back) should return in approximately two weeks.
Analysis: Parent has only dressed for 28 games this season due to a few injuries. When he is active, he is mostly in the lineup to play defense. Parent is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when active.
News: Flyers D Ryan Parent (back) did not return to the lineup on Sunday against the Senators. He has missed the last five games.
Analysis: Parent has only dressed for 28 games this season due to a few injuries. When he is active, he is mostly in the lineup to play defense. Parent is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when active.
News: Flyers D Ryan Parent remained out of commission with a back problem as Philadelphia fell to the Bruins in Friday's Winter Classic.
Analysis: Parent has just two points in 28 games this season and has six points in 82 career NHL games. He's more of a keeper option for now.
News: Philadelphia D Ryan Parent did not play through a back injury on Wednesday against the Rangers. He is questionable for Friday at Boston.
Analysis: Parent has just two points in 28 games this season and has six points in 82 career NHL games. He's more of a keeper option for now.
News: NHL.com reports that Philadelphia D Ryan Parent missed both of the Flyers' weekend games with a back problem.
Analysis: Parent has just two points in 28 games this season and has six points in 82 career NHL games. He's more of a keeper option for now.
News: Flyers D Ryan Parent returned on Saturday vs. Buffalo after missing four games with a groin injury.
Analysis: Parent has marginal offensive skills and is more on the ice for his defense, so is best used only in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Flyers D Ryan Parent (groin) sat out a third straight game Saturday as Philadelphia hosted the Blues.
Analysis: Parent can't seem to shake this groin issue and might well end up on IR. He has marginal offensive skills and is more on the ice for his defense, so is best used only in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Flyers D Ryan Parent missed a second straight game on Friday with a groin injury. He is day to day.
Analysis: Parent just came off injured reserve last Saturday, but played one game and re-injured his groin. If he doesn't improve shortly, he could end up back on IR. Parent has marginal offensive skills and is more on the ice for his defense. He is best used in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Philadelphia D Ryan Parent (lower body) was removed off injured reserve to play in Saturday's game against Carolina. Parent had been out since Oct. 19 with the injury.
Analysis: Parent is one of the Flyers' top penalty killers and his only value is in leagues that reward heavily for shorthanded stats.
News: NHL.com reports that Flyers D Ryan Parent suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday and is expected to miss a week to 10 days.
Analysis: Parent is one of the Flyers' top penalty killers and his only value is in leagues that reward heavily for shorthanded stats, when healthy.
News: Flyers D Ryan Parent was active on Saturday against the Islanders after missing Thursday's game with a lower body injury. He failed to record an offensive stat in the game.
Analysis: Parent is one of the Flyers' top penalty killers and that will be his role with the team heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs. His only value is in leagues that reward heavily for shorthanded stats and he will have marginal appeal on Draft Day 2009.
News: Flyers D Ryan Parent was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Rangers because of a lower-body injury. He was injured Tuesday against the Panthers and remains questionable for Saturday against the Islanders.
Analysis: Parent will get two more chances to play in the regular season before the playoffs begin. He has logged plenty of penalty-killing time since joining the Flyers' lineup in February, but has been asked to be more of a defensive presence than offensive. Parent has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy and will have marginal appeal on Draft Day 2009.
News: Flyers D Ryan Parent sustained a lower body injury in the second period Tuesday against the Panthers and did not return. He failed to record a point in 8:03 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Parent has logged plenty of penalty-killing time since joining the Flyers' lineup in February, but has been asked to be more of a defensive presence than offensive. Parent has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats when healthy.
News: Flyers D Ryan Parent failed to record a point in 17:47 and finished at even Monday against the Devils. Parent spent 6:21 of ice time in short-handed situations. Parent has just one point in his last eight games.
Analysis: Parent has logged plenty of penalty-killing time since joining the Flyers' lineup in February and has been asked to be more of a defensive presence than offensive. Parent has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled D Ryan Parent from the AHL.
Analysis: The former 2005 first-round pick has never been a top offensive talent and is on the ice more for his defense. Parent has very little Fantasy value when up in the NHL.
News: Flyers defenseman Ryan Parent, who has yet to play a game this season in the NHL because of a shoulder injury, continues to get his conditioning up to par with Philadelphia of the AHL. Parent has played 12 games for the Phantoms, recording no goals and one assist in that span. He is also at plus-3.
Analysis: The former 2005 first-round pick has never been a top offensive talent and is on the ice more for his defense. Philadelphia was hoping to get him back in early January, but they seem content to leave him in the minors for the time being. Parent has very little Fantasy value when up in the NHL.
News: The Flyers have send D Ryan Parent to the AHL for a conditioning assignment. Parent has been out since early October with a shoulder problem.
Analysis: Parent was the Predators' first-round pick in 2005 and came to Philadelphia in the Scottie Upshall trade in 2007. Parent is more of a defensive player than offensive and can be ignored in Fantasy at this time.
News: The Courier Post reports that Flyers D Ryan Parent (shoulder surgery) is aiming for Jan. 1 return to action.
Analysis: Parent was the Predators' first-round pick in 2005 and came to Philadelphia in the Scottie Upshall trade in 2007. Parent is more of a defensive player than offensive and can be ignored in Fantasy at this time.
News: The Cherry Hill Post-Courier reports Flyers rookie D Ryan Parent is expected to miss 3-4 months as he will have shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. "We tried to do the conservative route with rest and rehab and it didn't work," Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said. "We decided to go with surgery."
Analysis: Parent was the Predators' first-round pick in 2005 and came to Philadelphia in the Scottie Upshall trade in 2007. Parent is more of a defensive player than offensive and can be ignored in Fantasy at this time.
News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Flyers D Ryan Parent might need surgery on his injured shoulder and could miss significant time. He may have a torn labrum, but scan results were inconclusive.
Analysis: Parent was the Predators' first-round pick in 2005 and came to Philadelphia in the Scottie Upshall trade in 2007. Parent is more of a defensive player than offensive and can be ignored in Fantasy at this time.
News: Philly.com reports Flyers D Ryan Parent continues to nurse a shoulder injury that allowed him to play in just two preseason games. However, he is likely to stick with the Flyers to begin the season. "We think he's ready to play in the NHL; it's just a matter of getting him healthy," head coach John Stevens said.
Analysis: Parent was the Predators' first-round pick in 2005 and came to Philadelphia in the Scottie Upshall trade in 2007. Parent is more of a defense player than offensive and can be ignored in Fantasy at this time.
News: Ryan Parent made his NHL debut for the Flyers on Thursday against the Devils. The 20-year-old star prospect was acquired from Nashville in the Peter Forsberg trade.
Analysis: While Parent is not necessarily useful this season in Fantasy leagues, he is worth keeping an eye on during the preseason. With aging veterans such as Derian Hatcher and Mike Rathje likely moving on, there is plenty of room for a future stud like Parent.
News: According to sportsnet.ca, the Nashville Predators have traded Scottie Upshall, prospect D Ryan Parent and a first- and third-round future draft pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for veteran Peter Forsberg.
Analysis: Parent is still at least a year or two away from joining the NHL, but he is a nice young player for the re-building Flyers. He is only worth a look in long-term keeper Fantasy formats at this point.
