News: The Coyotes have recalled Justin Pogge from AHL Portland, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: This news isn't surprising after Mike Smith left Tuesday's game with some form of lower-body injury. While no updates have been given on Smith's condition, Justin Pogge's callup suggests that the team's No. 1 goalie may be unavailable in the near future. Jason LaBarbera will likely receive the bulk of starts in the event of Smith's absence.
News: Phoenix sent Justin Pogge to the AHL on Monday, Coyotes.NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Justin Pogge didn't see the ice for the Coyotes and, given that he has a sub-.900 save percentage in the AHL, it would presumably take dire circumstances at the goalie position for Phoenix to give Pogge an NHL start.
News: The Coyotes have recalled Justin Pogge on an emergency basis from the team's AHL affiliate in Portland, the Coyotes' official site reports.
Analysis: No word on what prompted the emergency call-up just yet. Justin Pogge has appeared in seven games with Portland this season with a 3-2-2 record, 3.22 GAA and .891 save percentage.
News:Justin Pogge is just 25 years old but he's already been shuffled between four NHL organizations including the Coyotes, whom he's excited to be with after signing a two-way deal this past July, The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Evidently, Justin Pogge understands his role with Jason LaBarbera and Mike Smith expected to be the primary puck-stoppers for the 'Yotes. "They've got two big guys that they're gonna take the one and two spots," Pogge said. "You gotta work for the call-up spot, so that's what I'm trying to do." Pogge is not on the map as it pertains to fantasy hockey since he's destined for more work in the minor leagues and has only appeared in seven NHL games since the Maple Leafs used a third-round pick on him in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
News: Pogge has signed a one-year deal with the Coyotes, reports Sportsnet.ca.
Analysis: It's a two-year deal for the once-promising former world junior 'tender who played in 48 games in the AHL last season, posting a 22-18-4 record, 3.12 GAA and .907 save percentage. He will likely toil as the Desert Dogs' top AHL goalie and see little to no action in the NHL.
News: The Hurricanes have sent Pogge down to AHL Charlotte, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old Pogge should gain valuable experience in the minors while starter Cam Ward and backup Justin Peters handle the goalie duties in the NHL.
News: The Hurricanes have traded D Aaron Ward to the Ducks for G Justin Pogge and a fourth-round pick.
Analysis: Ward will likely finish his career in Anaheim, as he's expected to retire at the end of this season. The veteran will continue to have no Fantasy value. Pogge, a former prospect with the Leafs, has now been traded twice in the last seven months and will likely remain in the AHL for the time being. Continue to ignore him in all leagues as well.
News: The Ducks have reassigned G Justin Pogge to their minor-league affiliate in San Antonio, clearing the way for new goalie Vesa Toskala.
Analysis: Pogge was a solid goaltending prospect for Toronto at one point, but he's yet to make a dent in the bigs. He's only 23 though, so he might still be able to make an NHL impact at some point down the road. Continue to ignore him in all but keeper leagues for the time being.
News: The Ducks have called up G Justin Pogge from the AHL. He will back up Jonas Hiller until new acquisition Vesa Toskala sorts out his immigration issues.
Analysis: Pogge was a solid goaltending prospect for Toronto at one point, but he's yet to make a dent in the big. He's only 23 so, though might still be able to make an NHL impact down the road. Continue to ignore him in all but keeper leagues for the time being.
News:The Orange County Register reports the Ducks reassigned goalie Justin Pogge to Bakersfield of the ECHL on Monday, indicating Jean-Sebastien Giguere is ready to return from a groin injury as Anaheim opens a four-game road trip.
Analysis: Pogge did not play appear in a game for the Ducks during his stint as backup to Jonas Hiller. He is merely third on the team's depth chart and is nothing more than a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: The Ducks have recalled G Justin Pogge from the ECHL for the second time in a week. Pogge will likely back up Jonas Hiller while Jean-Sebastien Giguere deals with a groin injury.
Analysis: Pogge is a former Maple Leafs prospect who will likely be the No. 3 option all season for Anaheim. Continue to ignore him in the majority of Fantasy leagues for now.
News: The Ducks recalled rookie G Justin Pogge from Bakersfield of the ECHL to serve as backup because of Jean-Sebastien Giguere's groin injury. But Giguere was able to take part in the pregame warmup Wednesday against Dallas, and Pogge was sent right back to Bakersfield.
Analysis: Pogge remains third on the Ducks' depth chart and will be back in the event of an injury. But until he moves up the ladder, Pogge is nothing more than a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: The Orange County Register reports that Ducks G Justin Pogge has been re-assigned from the AHL to the ECHL.
Analysis: Wow, talk about a quick fall from grace. Pogge made seven starts for Toronto last season before being shipped off to the Ducks. It doesn't look like he'll be back in the league any time soon, so feel free to drop him in all but the deepest of keeper formats.
News: The Anaheim Ducks have released forward Kyle Calder and defenseman Jassen Cullimore in one of their final cutdowns before the regular season. Anaheim also assigned left wing Ryan Donally and goalie Justin Pogge to their AHL affiliate in San Antonio, trimming the Ducks' roster to 26 players.
Analysis: Pogge's demotion is no surprise since Anaheim still has Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Jonas Hiller on the roster. They acquired Pogge in the offseason to act as the team's third goalie and he will fill that role as the season begins. He just has to bide his time in the minors. Pogge is nothing more than a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Justin Pogge to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional draft pick in 2011. Pogge had one win and a 4.35 goals-against average in seven appearances with the Leafs last season. He spent most of the season with the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies, where he had 26 wins and a 2.70 GAA in 53 games.
Analysis: Drafted 90th overall by the Leafs in 2004, the 23-year-old was once expected to be Toronto's future netminder, but the Leafs signed Swedish free agent Jonas Gustavsson in July. He now joins a Ducks' organization that has Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Jonas Hiller in net, however, Anaheim could be setting themselves up in the event they have to trade either Giguere or Hiller. Pogge doesn't have much Fantasy appeal since he could start the season in the AHL again. The Ducks TG remains a No. 2 Fantasy option Draft Day.
News: TSN.ca reports Maple Leafs restricted free agent Justin Pogge is about to be traded to the Anaheim Ducks. The deal is expected to be finalized Monday. The Maple Leafs are set to receive a conditional late round draft pick that can improve based on Pogge's play.
Analysis: It became quite evident with the signing of overseas import Jonas Gustavsson, who is set to compete with incumbent starter Vesa Toskala, that Pogge didn't have a future with the Maple Leafs. He now joins a Ducks' organization that has Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Jonas Hiller in net, however, Anaheim could be setting themselves up in the event they have to trade either Giguere or Hiller. Pogge, a 2004 third-round pick, was awful in seven outings with the Leafs last season. He posted a 1-4-1 record with a 4.36 GAA and .844 save percentage in seven outings. He wasn't much better in the AHL with a 2.70 GAA and .895 save percentage. Pogge was once billed as the future in net for Toronto. Now, he is just looking to turn his career around. Pogge doesn't have much Fantasy appeal since he could start the season in the AHL again. The Ducks TG remains a No. 2 Fantasy option Draft Day.
News:The Sports Xchange reports G Justin Pogge received a qualifying offer from the Maple Leafs, despite predictions he would be jettisoned in the offseason after a shaky NHL debut and average season on the farm in 2008-09. He will be behind Jonas Gustavsson, Vesa Toskala and perhaps even James Reimer, who is ready to challenge Pogge for the starting job with the AHL Marlies.
Analysis: Pogge, a 2004 third-round pick, was awful in seven outings with the Leafs last season. He posted a 1-4-1 record with a 4.36 GAA and .844 save percentage in seven outings. He wasn't much better in the AHL with a 2.70 GAA and .895 save percentage. Pogge was once billed as the future in net for Toronto. Now, he is just looking to turn his career around. Pogge doesn't have much Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Maple Leafs G Justin Pogge, a restricted free agent, might not get a qualifying offer at the end of June. The one-time goalie of the future saw his star fall when he couldn't pick up the Leafs at mid-season after Vesa Toskala fell on hard times.
Analysis: The Maple Leafs brought Pogge up at times in 2008-09 to see if he indeed was the goalie of the future, but when he failed miserably, the front office started to think about plans without the 2004 third-round pick. Pogge has had his ups-and-downs during his minor league career, but his pro career is far from over. However, Pogge is nothing more than a risky long-term Fantasy keeper until further notice.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Sunday that defencseman Phil Oreskovic and goaltender Justin Pogge have been assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.
Analysis: Pogge, 22, has appeared in six games with the Maple Leafs this season, posting a 1-4-1 record. In 49 games with the Marlies this season, the 6-3, 204-pound netminder has compiled a record of 23-20-5 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .895 save percentage. He was pulled during Saturday's loss to the Bruins and was headed back to the minors as soon as Martin Gerber's suspension was up Wednesday. The Maple Leafs couldn't wait. Pogge has been a disappointing pro and has more long-term Fantasy keeper appeal.
News: Toronto G Justin Pogge made 14 saves and allowed six goals before getting pulled 12:44 into the second period after David Krejci scored a goal. He went on to take the loss as the final score was 7-5. Curtis Joseph came in after Pogge and allowed one more goal and made 10 saves.
Analysis: This was Pogge's sixth result of the season and it was another loss as his record currently stands at 1-4-1. He is not a recommended option in any league as Curtis Joseph could get more starts than Pogge. He is a low-end option and so is the Maple Leafs TG.
News: Maple Leafs veteran goalie Curtis Joseph had a tough outing during Friday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres. He allowed four goals on nine shots and was yanked 3:30 into the second period after Daniel Paille and Tim Connolly scored 21 seconds apart. He was replaced by recent call-up Justin Pogge, who made 14 saves on 15 shots.
Analysis: Pogge hasn't had a good season with Toronto when he has been up from the AHL, but had a pretty nice outing Friday. He could get the start Saturday against the Bruins, but he has very low-end Fantasy appeal while in the NHL.
News: Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Martin Gerber received an automatic three-game suspension from the NHL on Wednesday for abusing referee Mike Leggo. Gerber was tossed with 56 seconds remaining in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals after he pushed Leggo and shot a puck in his direction. The actions violated rule 41.4, which calls for an automatic suspension. Curtis Joseph is expected to start in Gerber's absence and Justin Pogge will likely be recalled from the minors to take Gerber's roster spot.
Analysis: CuJo was outstanding in relief during Tuesday's shootout win against the Capitals when he had to come in for Gerber. We expect him to take most of the work, but this could also be a chance for Toronto to once again gauge if Pogge has a future with this team. Either way, Fantasy owners will be hard-pressed to start either goalie as a stopgap Fantasy option while Gerber is suspended.
News: Maple Leafs G Justin Pogge allowed Rick Nash and Jason Williams to score shootout goals in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets. Pogge actually battled back from a 2-1 deficit to take a 3-2 lead heading into the third. Then, Kristian Huselius scored the tying goal 1:38 into the third period before Columbus scored on both of their chances in the shootout. Pogge dropped to 1-3-1 on the season.
Analysis: Pogge was making his second consecutive start in place of Vesa Toskala, who took a few days off to rest his ailing hip. Toskala is due back Saturday against the Canucks and Pogge is already back in the minors after he was optioned to the AHL following Thursday's game. We are going to see Pogge bounce back-and-forth down the stretch, but is best kept in long-term Fantasy keeper leagues. The Maple Leafs TG remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: The Maple Leafs recalled G Justin Pogge from Toronto of the AHL to start Tuesday against the Sabres, but it didn't change his or the team's luck during a 4-1 loss. Pogge allowed three goals on eight shots in the first period, but was much better the rest of the game, allowing just one goal on 22 shots. He finished with 26 saves as he lost for a third straight start.
Analysis: The Maple Leafs will continue to start Pogge and then send him down to the minors, recall him, start him, demote him, etc. You get the picture. Pogge is getting a serious look in the second half as Toronto tries to assess his future with the team. Pogge is best kept in long-term Fantasy keeper leagues. The Maple Leafs TG remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Sportsnet.ca reports Maple Leafs G Justin Pogge was recalled from Toronto of the AHL Monday and will likely start Tuesday against the Sabres in place of Vesa Toskala.
Analysis: The Maple Leafs have said they are going to give Pogge scheduled starts down the stretch to gauge his future value with the team. Thus far, he has struggled to a tune of a 1-2-0 record, 4.33 GAA and .824 save percentage. Pogge is best kept in long-term Fantasy keeper leagues. The Maple Leafs TG remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Toronto G Justin Pogge was beat five times by the Sabres in a 5-0 loss on Wednesday. It was Pogge's third start of the season as he went to 1-2-0 on the season. In his three games in the NHL this year, he's given up 13 goals. He is expected to compete with Vesa Toskala for the starting job the rest of the season.
Analysis: As long as Pogge keeps allowing several pucks to get past him, he isn't going to be able to beat out Toskala for the starting job. However, in his defense the Maple Leafs' skaters were absolutely dreadful and Pogge was the only thing preventing the Sabres from putting up a real embarrassing number. He is not worth owning yet and the Maple Leafs TG is only a low-end option.
News: The Globe and Mail reports that the Maple Leafs have recalled Justin Pogge and he will start Wednesday in Buffalo.
Analysis: This will be Pogge's third start of the season as the Leafs continue to give him shots here and there to try and prove he can battle Vesa Toskala full time for the No. 1 job in Toronto. Pogge's best value lies only in long-term Fantasy keeper leagues for the time being.
News: The Maple Leafs have sent G Justin Pogge down to the AHL after his 6-1 loss to the Wild on Tuesday.
Analysis: Despite Tuesday's loss, Pogge is still considered Toronto's top prospect, and coach Ron Wilson has laid out a plan to get him some spot starts with the big club periodically over the final few months of the regular season to see if he's ready for prime time. Pogge's best value lies only in long-term Fantasy keeper leagues for the time being.
News:Pierre-Marc Bouchard had two goals and an assist and Toronto's defensemen failed young goaltender Justin Pogge in a 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Called up from the AHL for one start following the All-Star break, Pogge made only 15 saves. He stopped four of five shots in the first period, but Pogge had virtually no chance on all four goals in the second period thanks to sloppy play in front of him, which has plagued Toronto all season long. All six goals against Pogge came at even strength.
Analysis: Pogge is considered Toronto's top prospect, and coach Ron Wilson has laid out a plan to get him some spot starts with the big club periodically over the final few months of the regular season to see if he's ready for prime time. Really, Toronto wants to see if they need to trade Vesa Toskala before the March 4 deadline. Pogge's best value lies in long-term Fantasy keeper leagues until he starts putting some wins together. The Maple Leafs TG still has a low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: The Toronto Sun reports that the Leafs have officially called up G Justin Pogge and the 22-year-old will start Tuesday at Minnesota. "I've been working on my game for a while now and things are just starting to come together," Pogge said. "(Being called up) is still new and exciting and I'm really looking forward to it. I'd like to win and try to stay around as long as I could," he said. "But if I get sent back down, I get sent down. And if we win some games down there, I'll get a shot back up here again."
Analysis: Let the Vesa Toskala rumors begin! Pogge is basically up on an audition this time, and if he can prove he's ready to be a starting goalie in the NHL, the Leafs are highly likely to start actively shopping Toskala. Pogge has always been a nice long-term keeper option, but now he is starting to make some noise in deeper seasonal formats. Grab him if you have faith he can help your team down the stretch.
News: The Toronto Sun reports that Maple Leafs G Justin Pogge practiced with the team Monday, a sign he could be called up from the AHL soon.
Analysis: Pogge, the Leafs’ first choice, 90th overall in the 2004 draft, has played 32 games with the Marlies this season. He has a record of 15-13-4, a goals against average of 2.58 and a save percentage of .901. He played one game with Toronto earlier this season. Pogge remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper until further notice, but he is a solid talent and worth keeping an eye on in deeper seasonal leagues.
News: Maple Leafs goalie prospect Justin Pogge has allowed just 11 goals in six January games for Toronto of the AHL. He has posted a 1.79 GAA and .932 save percentage over that span. Unfortunately, he has won just half of his January outings.
Analysis: Pogge has a 2.62 GAA and .900 save percentage on the season. He has no shutouts, but still has been red hot since getting demoted from the NHL in late December. This latest run could be the reason Toronto finally brings Pogge up to the NHL for a prolonged stay. Vesa Toskala isn't exactly getting the job done. Pogge remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper until further notice.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent G Justin Pogge back down to the AHL.
Analysis: Leafs fans waited four years for Pogge to make his NHL debut, and many thought he might stick around in Toronto for a while with Vesa Toskala struggling and Curtis Joseph not getting any younger. But it wasn't to be, and back to the AHL goes Pogge for the time being. He remains a nice keeper option, but isn't worth owning in seasonal leagues while he's in the minors.
News: Maple Leafs G Justin Pogge made just 19 saves Monday as he picked up a victory in his first career NHL game, a 6-2 rout of the Thrashers.
Analysis: Leafs fans have been waiting a few years for Pogge, the team's first pick in 2004, to make his Toronto debut. While he made some great saves Monday in the victory, he is only likely to be up in the NHL while starter Vesa Toskala deals with a groin issue. Pogge remains a nice option in keeper leagues, but shouldn't be owned in seasonal formats just yet.
News: The Maple Leafs official web site reports that Maple Leafs G Justin Pogge, who was called up on Sunday, will make his first NHL start on Monday at Atlanta.
Analysis: Pogge had a decent 2007-08 season in the AHL with a 26-10-4 record and a 2.34 GAA, but he has regressed this campaign (10-9-3, 2.86). He is only likely to be up with the Leafs for a few games, so continue to ignore him in seasonal formats. He remains an OK long-term keeper option.
News: Goalie Justin Pogge, the Toronto Maple Leafs' first pick in the 2004 NHL draft, could finally play in the NHL after 111 career AHL games. The Maple Leafs recalled Pogge on Sunday from the Toronto Marlies to back up Curtis Joseph while Vesa Toskala deals with a groin injury.
Analysis: Pogge had a decent 2007-08 season in the AHL with a 26-10-4 record and a 2.34 GAA, but he has regressed this campaign (10-9-3, 2.86). He is only likely to be up with the Leafs for a few games, so continue to ignore him in seasonal formats. He remains an OK long-term keeper option.
News: Maple Leafs goalie prospect Justin Pogge made 19 saves for Toronto of the AHL during a 5-4 shootout win Wednesday against Lake Erie. It was his third win in December, but he has a 2.91 GAA and .871 save percentage in that span. Pogge is 10-9-2 with no shutouts, a 2.82 GAA and .892 save percentage.
Analysis: Pogge is in his third season with the Marlies, but he is looking more like the kid that struggled as a rookie in 2006-07 and not like the strong second-year player he was in 2006-07. With Vesa Toskala and Curtis Joseph on Toronto's NHL roster, Pogge can continue to develop in the AHL. He is best left for long-term Fantasy keeper leagues.
News:Justin Pogge is the goalie for the Toronto Marlies of the AHL to start the 2008-09 season.
Analysis: Pogge was up with the Maple Leafs for a while earlier last season but didn't play in an NHL game. A third-round pick in 2004, the 21-year-old is expected to be a stud down the road for the Leafs, but is still probably a couple of years away from starting in the NHL. He has value only in deeper keeper formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Maple Leafs G prospect Justin Pogge will not be recalled from the Toronto Marlies for the final weeks of the season, according to the interim general manager Cliff Fletcher. "We have executed our four call-ups after the trade deadline," Fletcher said. "Unless we suffer another injury, we can't bring anybody up."
Analysis: Pogge was up for a while earlier this year but didn't play in an NHL game. A third-round pick in 2004, the 21-year-old is expected to be a stud down the road for the Leafs, but is still probably a couple of years away from starting in the NHL. He has value only in deeper keeper formats.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday that goaltender Justin Pogge has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.
Analysis: Pogge appeared in 21 games for the Marlies this season, registering 13 wins, three losses and two shutouts with a 2.27 goals against average and a .908 save percentage. The Marlies currently lead the AHL’s North Division with 54 points and a record of 25-7-0-4. Pogge is not worth a roster spot in Fantasy.
News:Justin Pogge is 7-1-4 in 13 games for the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. He has a 2.38 GAA in those contests.
Analysis: Pogge is seeing the majority of the ice time for the Marlies. He is a good looking prospect in all Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers, but he is not worth a roster spot in seasonal formats right now.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: Justin Pogge, the Maple Leafs' goalie of the future, has a GAA of 2.16 on the farm with two wins and two shootout losses.
Analysis: Pogge is a good looking prospect in all Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers, but he is not worth a roster spot in seasonal formats right now.
News: TSN.ca reports Justin Pogge was shipped to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. He is expected to serve as the starter for the organization's top minor league affiliate.
Analysis: Pogge is a good looking prospect in all Fantasy leagues which allow long-term keepers, but he is not worth a roster spot in seasonal formats right now.
News: Justin Pogge was in the crease for Tuesday's preseason game against the Oilers and he was sunk in overtime by a goal from D Denis Grebeshkov. He stopped 24 of the 27 shots he faced.
Analysis: Pogge is the goaltender of the future in the Toronto organization, especially after they traded Tuukka Rask last offseason to the Boston Bruins. Unless starter Vesa Toskala or Andrew Raycroft suffer an injury, Pogge is expected to make a majority of his starts with Toronto of the AHL. However, he is a tremendous looking prospect and must-have in long-term keeper Fantasy leagues.
News: The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired G Vesa Toskala and F Mark Bell on Friday for the 13th overall pick in 2007, a second-round pick and a fourth-round selection in 2008.
Analysis: Raycroft's Fantasy value goes immediately into the dumper, as Toskala will be the starter in Hogtown after that mortgaging of the future. Justin Pogge also drops a peg on the overall franchise depth chart, although he is still years away from making a Fantasy impact.
News: Justin Pogge posted a shutout in Team Canada's 4-0 shutout in Thursday's game against Norway in the 2006 World Junior Championships.
Analysis: Pogge has been fantastic in the Western Hockey League and he might be a goaltender that the Maple Leafs can cultivate into a qualify NHL goatlender over time.
News: Junior goaltender Justin Pogge signed a multi-year, entry level contract on Monday.
Analysis: Pogge is a long way away from making an impact in Fantasy Hockey.
