| 4/10/2013 2:15:00 PM |
Description: Edmonton right wing Ales Hemsky is questionable for Wednesday's game against Phoenix with a sore foot. | Insight: Hemsky has 20 points (9 goals, 11 assists) in 37 games, but just one goal since the beginning of March. There are better options out there. | | |
| 3/9/2013 11:27:00 AM |
Description: Edmonton right wing Ales Hemsky is doubtful for Sunday's game against Chicago with a bruised right foot. | Insight: Hemsky has eight goals and five assists in 23 games, but hasn't scored since Feb 28. Add in a bad -6 rating and his fantasy value is minimal. | | |
| 2/17/2013 9:39:00 AM |
Description: Edmonton right wing Ales Hemsky netted two goals Saturday in a victory over the Avalanche. | Insight: Hemsky has now scored in four of his last six games. He's fourth on the team in points (ten) and first in goals (seven). | | |
| 11/9/2011 12:45:00 AM |
Description: Ales Hemsky returned to the Oilers' lineup on Tuesday and posted an assist in the 3-1 win over Montreal.
NHL.com | Insight: Hemsky missed the past 11 games with a shoulder injury. He is normally a great source of points, especially assists. However, his inability to stay healthy makes him increasingly difficult to rely on in fantasy. | | |
| 10/16/2011 5:57:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky is expected to miss at least the next two weeks with a strained shoulder.
Edmonton Sun | Insight: Keep Hemsky glued to your bench next week, as he already missed Saturday's game against Vancouver. His injury meant that Jordan Eberle joined Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to form a youthful top line for the Oilers. | | |
| 3/15/2011 3:52:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky will miss the rest of the regular season, as he will undergo shoulder surgery.
News 880 AM | Insight: Hemsky will need four to six months to recover from the shoulder surgery, so he may or may not be ready for training camp next season. Drop Hemsky in all single-seasons formats. | | |
| 3/3/2011 2:51:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky is expected to miss the next two to three weeks with a right shoulder injury.
Edmonton Journal | Insight: Hemsky was hit by Predators defenseman Jonathan Blum during Tuesday's game. Hemsky has already missed 17 games this season with a groin injury and a concussion. He has been a point-per-game player this season (42 points in 47 games), but his fantasy owners can't like the fact that he is injured yet again, although he seems to be the one Oiler who is willing to carry the puck. | | |
| 3/2/2011 5:18:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky is awaiting the results of an MRI on his shoulder after it was injured during the third period of Tuesday's game against Nashville.
Edmonton Journal | Insight: If the results are negative, Hemsky could step back into the lineup as early as Thursday's game against Columbus. Hemsky is capable of putting up point-per-game numbers, but durability issues have cut into his fantasy value over the past few seasons. | | |
| 2/19/2011 7:12:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky scored a goal and added two assists in the Oilers' 5-3 win over Atlanta on Saturday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Hemsky now has nine points (4g-5a) over his last five games and has posted multiple points in four of those five games. He is demonstrating why he was a deserving All-Star this season and why teams at the trade deadline would love to add his playmaking ability. | | |
| 2/18/2011 12:44:00 AM |
Description: Ales Hemsky scored two goals in the Oilers' 4-1 win over Montreal on Thursday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Hemsky has been a Hab killer this season, scoring three goals and two assists in two games against the Canadiens this season. He has scored goals in back-to-back games after a stretch in which he scored just one goal over 16 games. Points-wise, he is holding his own this season with 37 points (12g-25a) in 41 games. With the Oilers on a rebuild plan, Hemsky will be the subject of many a trade rumor as the NHL nears the trade deadline. | | |
| 2/2/2011 11:56:00 AM |
Description: Ales Hemsky and Jordan Eberle are both expected to return to the Oilers' lineup on Wednesday against Los Angeles.
Edmonton Sun | Insight: Hemsky has been sidelined for the past two weeks with a concussion, while Eberle has been sidelined for the past month with an ankle injury. Feel free to activate them or pick them up off waivers, as they will provide a huge boost to the Oilers' sagging offense. | | |
| 1/23/2011 7:31:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky and Jordan Eberle will not be able to participate in the All-Star Game because of injuries.
Edmonton Oilers | Insight: Hemsky, who was selected to participate in the game, is sidelined with a concussion. Eberle, who was selected to participate in the rookie game, is out with an ankle injury. It should be a foregone conclusion that neither player will return until after the All-Star break. | | |
| 1/19/2011 12:09:00 AM |
Description: Ales Hemsky left Tuesday's game against Minnesota with a concussion.
630 CHED | Insight: As per normal concussion procedure, Hemsky would be out of the lineup for at least a week and possibly longer. Hemsky has been a point-per-game scorer the last few seasons, although he has been hit hard with injuries the past couple seasons. Hemsky's availability for the All-Star Game also remains in doubt. | | |
| 1/14/2011 2:12:00 AM |
Description: Ales Hemsky recorded four assists with a +4 in the Oilers' 5-2 win over San Jose on Thursday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Hemsky may have been considered a borderline pick for the All-Star Game, but his numbers (28 points in 29 games) show that he wasn't such a bad pick. He has maintained a point-per-game pace this season despite missing 13 games with a groin injury. | | |
| 12/27/2010 12:42:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky is expected to return to the Oilers' lineup on Tuesday against Buffalo.
Edmonton Sun | Insight: Hemsky has been sidelined with a groin injury for the past month. He said he felt "good to go" for Sunday's game, but Oilers coach Tom Renney decided to sit him for one more game. | | |
| 12/6/2010 4:48:00 PM |
Description: According to Oilers coach Tom Renney, Ales Hemsky could miss up to a month with a groin injury.
TSN | Insight: Hemsky has missed five of his last six games with the groin injury. The Oilers may recall Linus Omark or Liam Reddox from the AHL in the meantime. | | |
| 12/4/2010 3:59:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky will be sidelined indefinitely with a groin injury.
Edmonton Journal | Insight: Hemsky returned to the Oilers lineup on Wednesday, scoring a goal and two assists against Montreal. However, he experienced a setback and was unable to play Thursday. Move Hemsky to your bench for Saturday's game against St. Louis and also for next week's games. | | |
| 12/2/2010 12:49:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Toronto.
Edmonton Oilers | Insight: Hemsky put up a goal and two assists against Montreal on Wednesday, but he needed significant treatment on his groin following the game. Unfortunately, it looks like his owners will not be able to use him on Thursday, and he could miss even more time beyond that if he needs more recovery time. | | |
| 12/2/2010 12:46:00 AM |
Description: Ales Hemsky scored a goal and added two assists with a +2 in the Oilers' 4-3 overtime win over Montreal on Wednesday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Hemsky returned to the Oilers' lineup after missing a week with a groin injury. He has recorded multiple points in three of his last four games, so make sure you activate him. | | |
| 12/1/2010 1:16:00 PM |
Description: Ales Hemsky will return to the Oilers' lineup on Wednesday against Montreal.
630 CHED | Insight: Hemsky has been sidelined for the past week with a groin injury. | | |