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| Lightning forward Gary Roberts was put on injured reserve, as he is dealing with a groin malady, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
Our View: Roberts has little fantasy value, with just three points in 19 games. He will be eligible to play in a week. |
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| Tampa Bay coach Rick Tocchet scratched Radim Vrbata and Ryan Craig in favor of rookies Radek Smolenak and Paul Szczechura, as he is unhappy with their play, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
Our View: Vrbata signed a three-year deal for $9 million with the team, but has produced just three goals and three assists so far this season. |
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| Steve Downie scored his first goal of the season against the Flyers, who traded him earlier in the year, but the Lighting fell to the Flyers 4-3 in overtime. |
Our View: The point was Downie's first of the year which is why he has no fantasy value. |
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| Gary Roberts is doubtful for Tuesday's outing with Philadelphia due to his groin ailment, according to the St. Petersburg Times. |
Our View: The 42-year-old provides solid veteran leadership, but offers nothing offensively with only two goals and one assist over 19 games. He has a -6 rating for the season. |
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