Hagg signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Anaheim on Tuesday.
In 38 games with Detroit last season, Hagg chipped in two goals, five assists, 40 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 111 hits. Even if Hagg doesn't appear in the lineup on a regular basis in 2023-24, he will provide Anaheim with some depth on the back end.
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Red Wings' Robert Hagg: Supplies only offense in loss
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Hagg scored his second goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Carolina.
He spoiled Antti Raanta's shutout bid early in the second period, but it was the lone bright spot for Detroit. Hagg has had trouble staying healthy this season, and when he's been on the ice the stay-at-home blueliner has only seven points in 37 games.
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Red Wings' Robert Hagg: Scores first of season
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Hagg scored a goal on one shot, helping the Red Wings to a 3-1 win over the Capitals on Tuesday.
Hagg opened the scoring Tuesday, scoring on a wrist shot with traffic in front of Darcy Kuemper. This goal is Hagg's first of the season and fourth point in 18 games. When in the lineup, Hagg should be expected to play on the bottom pairing for the Red Wings.
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Red Wings' Robert Hagg: Removed from IR
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Hagg (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Monday.
Hagg, who has been out since Dec. 8, has two assists, 19 shots on goal, 17 blocks and 36 hits in 13 games this season. He isn't expected to play Monday versus Colorado. The Red Wings assigned goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to AHL Grand Rapids in a corresponding move.
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Red Wings' Robert Hagg: Lands on IR
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Hagg (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
In a corresponding move, the Red Wings brought up blueliner Steven Kampfer from AHL Grand Rapids. Hagg, whose placement on the list is retroactive to Dec. 8, will miss at least the next two games. He has two assists, 19 shots on goal, 17 blocks and 36 hits in 13 appearances this season.
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Red Wings' Robert Hagg: Gearing up for season
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Hagg (head) is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season next Friday against the Canadiens, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Hagg returned to practice Friday morning, but the stay-at-home defenseman reportedly will be held out for the remainder of the preseason. Last season, Hagg deposited one goal, eight assists and 102 blocked shots through 64 games between the Sabres and Panthers. The Swede doesn't figure to play often enough to make an impact in fantasy circles.
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Red Wings' Robert Hagg: At practice Friday
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Hagg (head) is at practice Friday, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Hagg suffered the injury Sept. 25 when he was struck by the puck in a scrimmage. The defenseman had only nine points in 64 games and will likely be a third-pairing defenseman at best this season.
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Red Wings' Robert Hagg: Sidelined indefinitely
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Hagg (head) is out indefinitely and could miss the start of the season, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports Thursday.
Hagg managed just nine points in 64 games for the Sabres and Panthers last season, so fantasy players shouldn't be expected to offer much offensively out of the blueliner. Even once cleared to play, Hagg is far from guaranteed to break into the lineup with consistency and may find himself as a healthy scratch periodically.
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Red Wings' Robert Hagg: Struck by puck during scrimmage
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Hagg left Sunday's scrimmage after he was struck by the puck in the back of his ear/head area.
Hagg exited the ice under his own power, but he was bleeding and appeared to be having some trouble. There was no update on his status following the match. Coach Derek Lalonde said that Hagg was still being evaluated.
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Red Wings' Robert Hagg: Pens one-year pact
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Hagg agreed to terms on a one-year, $800,000 contract with Detroit on Monday.
Hagg split time between the Panthers and Sabres last year, logging a combined 64 games in which he tallied one goal, eight assists and 59 shots while averaging 16:01 of ice time. Where Hagg will fit into the lineup remains to be seen, especially given the offseason additions of Ben Chiarot and Mark Pysyk. At this point, Hagg may have to settle for periodic stints in the press box as a healthy scratch.
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Panthers' Robert Hagg: Dealt to Florida
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Buffalo traded Hagg to the Panthers on Sunday in exchange for a 2022 sixth-round draft pick.
With Aaron Ekblad (lower body) being placed on long-term injured reserve earlier Sunday and expected to miss the rest of the regular season, the Panthers acquired another defensemen to shore up their blue-line depth. Hagg has produced 55 points in 284 career NHL contests, spent primarily with Philadelphia, and is best known for his physicality. The 27-year-old once amassed 258 hits and 158 blocks (2018-19) and will hit triple digits in both categories soon (97, 91 currently).
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Sabres' Robert Hagg: Serves helper in win
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Hagg notched an assist in a 4-1 win over the Predators on Thursday.
Hagg (undisclosed) had not played since Dec. 14 against Winnipeg but made an immediate impact Thursday, assisting on Vinnie Hinostroza's third period goal to seal the game 4-1. The defenseman has just six points through 26 games this season.
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Sabres' Robert Hagg: Returning to lineup Thursday
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Hagg (undisclosed) will play Thursday in Nashville, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
The defenseman has been sidelined by an undisclosed injury since Dec. 14. Hagg has recorded a goal and four assists while averaging 17:51 of ice time in 25 games this season.
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Sabres' Robert Hagg: Still out Tuesday
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Hagg (undisclosed) won't be an option against the Lightning on Tuesday but could return for Thursday's clash with the Predators, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Hagg will be shelved for the seventh straight matchup for the Sabres due to his lingering undisclosed injury. Even once cleared to play, the blueliner shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value given his lack of offensive production (three points in his last 19 contests).
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Sabres' Robert Hagg: Nearing return to action
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Hagg (undisclosed) could return to the lineup Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Hagg hasn't played since Dec. 16 after being deemed month-to-month with an undisclosed injury, but he appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery. Another update on the 26-year-old defender should surface once he's cleared to play.
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Sabres' Robert Hagg: Deemed month-to-month
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Hagg's recovery timeline for his undisclosed injury has been clarified as month-to-month by the team.
The 26-year-old defenseman suffered the injury Tuesday against the Jets, and it's evidently serious enough to keep him out for quite some time. Hagg recorded one point in his last 13 games prior to the injury, giving him five in 25 this season.
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Sabres' Robert Hagg: Returns to Buffalo
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Hagg (undisclosed) has returned to Buffalo to undergo further evaluation, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
A more definite timetable for Hagg's return should be established in the coming days, but he'll miss the Sabres' next two games at a minimum now that he's returned to Buffalo to undergo further testing. With Hagg on the shelf, look for Colin Miller to draw into the lineup Thursday versus Minnesota.
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Sabres' Robert Hagg: Hurt again Tuesday
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Hagg (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game versus the Jets with an injury, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Hagg was playing in just his second game back from a three-game absence. That previous injury was described as a nagging one, and the Swede likely aggravated it Tuesday. Head coach Don Granato indicated the Sabres would know more after their next practice regarding how long Hagg might be out.
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Sabres' Robert Hagg: Back in action Saturday
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Hagg (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's game against Washington, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Hagg missed three games with the issue, but he's evidently recovered and ready to return. The blueliner has managed just four points to go with 45 hits in 23 games this season.
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Sabres' Robert Hagg: Should return Saturday
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Head coach Don Granato said Hagg (undisclosed) is out Friday but will likely play Saturday against Washington.
Assuming he takes the ice Saturday, Hagg will have missed three games with the undisclosed injury. The defenseman has tallied a goal and three assists while averaging 18:09 of ice time per game this season.
