Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Can't earn full-time role
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Fleury has played just 28 games this season.
He has a single assist, which he notched in his second game back in October. Fleury was a first-round pick of Carolina in 2014 but has struggled to earn a full-time role in any of his six seasons. Or with any of the four teams (Carolina, Anaheim, Seattle and Tampa Bay) he's played for since breaking in. It doesn't look like it's going to change any time soon.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: More time watching than playing
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Fleury has been a healthy scratch eight times in the last 10 games.
He's mostly known for physical play, and at one time was considered the second-best defender in his draft class (2014; 7th overall). But Fleury has been surpassed by fellow 2014 draftees Devon Toews, Travis Sanheim, Tony DeAngelo, Brandon Montour, Lucas Wallmark and even Jacob Middleton, who was the last guy taken that year (210th). Fleury has played in 20 games this season and has one assist, 22 hits, 20 blocks and 18 shots.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Healthy scratch more often than not
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Fleury has been a healthy scratch in six of the LIghtning's last 10 games.
His contributions to fantasy managers is minimal. Fleury has three shots in his last four appearances, along with five blocks and a single hit. He skates well and plays a smart game, but Fleury's fantasy impact is limited.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Back in action against Kraken
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Fleury (lower body) will rejoin the lineup versus Seattle on Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Fleury has played just once in the team's last eight contests, in part due to injury. With a number of forward injuries, Fleury will dress as the seventh defenseman for the club and will likely see minimal minutes. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting much out of Fleury heading into Tuesday's tilt.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Won't play against Panthers
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Fleury (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Florida, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Fleury, who last played Dec. 1, remains day-to-day. He has one assist, 14 shots on goal, 10 blocks and 18 hits in 13 games this season.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Isn't available Thursday
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Fleury (lower body) will miss Thursday's game against Nashville, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.
Fleury missed the Lightning's previous two contests because of the injury. He has an assist in 13 games this season. When he's healthy, he might serve on the third pairing.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Won't play Tuesday
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Fleury (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Detroit, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Fleury, who took part in the morning skate, is listed as day-to-day. He has one assist, 14 shots on goal, 10 blocks and 18 hits in 13 games this season.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Day-to-day with lower-body injury
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Fleury is listed as day-to-day with lower-body injury, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Fleury didn't take part in Monday's practice after he was absent from the lineup Saturday against Toronto. His status for Tuesday's contest versus Detroit appears to be doubtful at this time.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Good to go Monday
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Fleury (undisclosed) is in Monday's lineup against Boston, per the NHL's media site.
Fleury was injured Saturday against Nashville but he won't be forced to miss any additional time. The 26-year-old is averaging 12:15 of ice time with one point through 11 games in his first season with the Lightning.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Leaves with injury
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Fleury (undisclosed) didn't play after the second period of Saturday's game versus the Predators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
There was no update on Fleury's status following the game. The revolving door of injuries continues to spin on the Lightning's blue line -- they just welcomed Zach Bogosian back into the fold after offseason shoulder surgery. If Fleury missed time, Philippe Myers or Nick Perbix (undisclosed) would be the most likely to draw into the lineup.
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Lightning's Haydn Fleury: In and out of lineup
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Fleury has one point in four games and has recently been a healthy scratch.
He's rotating through the sixth spot on the blue line in Tampa, which unfortunately means Fleury has zero fantasy value.
Fleury signed a two-year, $1.525 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday.
The Lightning need to retool their defense corps after trading Ryan McDonagh to the Predators and letting Jan Rutta walk in free agency. Fleury will get a look with the Bolts after posting four points in 36 contests with the Kraken last season. The first-round pick from 2014 has yet to really establish himself in the NHL, but the Lightning are taking a chance that he can elevate his game in a third-pairing role.
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Haydn Fleury: Doesn't receive qualifying offer
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Fleury will not receive a qualifying offer from the Kraken, meaning he'll become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.
Fleury appeared in only 36 games with Seattle in 2021-22, picking up just four points over that span. Still, the 2014 first-round pick shouldn't have much trouble landing a gig with a new team as a rotational, bottom-four option this summer.
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Kraken's Haydn Fleury: Can't grab full-time gig
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Fleury made just 36 appearances with the Kraken this season.
Fleury showed promise with a two-goal game back on Oct. 28 versus the Wild, but those were his only tallies of the season. He added two assists, 52 shots on net, 60 hits and 62 blocked shots while struggling to establish himself in the lineup even after the Kraken had a fire sale at the trade deadline. The 25-year-old is set for restricted free agency this summer, though his place in the lineup could be further threatened if the Kraken make a splash for a blueliner in the open market after a brutally poor defensive season that saw them yield 3.46 goals per game.
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Kraken's Haydn Fleury: Ready to rock
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Fleury (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Devils, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports.
Fleury is expected to return to a top-four role following his nine-game absence. He's notched four points through 34 contests this campaign.
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Kraken's Haydn Fleury: Practices in non-contact jersey
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Fleury (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Monday, but he is unlikely to play Tuesday versus the Flames, Scott Malone of Root Sports reports.
This is Fleury's first practice since he was hurt March 26. The defenseman is apparently nearing a return to the lineup, but he'll miss at least one more game.
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Kraken's Haydn Fleury: Still sidelined
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Fleury (upper body) will not play Saturday versus the Flames, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.
Fleury is set to miss an eighth consecutive game, so it's safe to assume he's out indefinitely until further notice.
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Kraken's Haydn Fleury: Not playing Wednesday
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Fleury (upper body) remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Blues, per the NHL media site.
It's unclear if Fleury traveled with the Kraken for their two-game road trip, so it seems unlikely he'll play Thursday versus the Blackhawks as well. The defenseman will miss his sixth straight game Wednesday, and there's been little information regarding his status.
