J.T. Brown RW FA Sat 1/21/17 9:16 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown (face) might be moving closer to a return, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown spent the past week practicing in a red non-contact jersey, but placing Erik Condra on waivers might be a signal Brown is moving closer to a return. He was on a seven-game point drought prior to his injury. When healthy, the only redeeming quality about Brown for fantasy purposes is his high rate of penalty minutes.
J.T. Brown RW FA Sun 1/15/17 5:50 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown (face) took the ice for Sunday's practice in a red non-contact jersey, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
While it's certainly encouraging to see Brown skate Sunday after missing the last three games, Smith notes that since it was just Brown's first practice and it was in a red jersey, it's unlikely that he'll suit up for Monday's tilt in Los Angeles. The 26-year-old is riding a seven-game point drought and hasn't scored a goal since Nov. 14, making him an unappealing fantasy option.
J.T. Brown RW FA Tue 1/10/17 4:24 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown (face) won't play Thursday against Buffalo, Lightning beat writer Erik Erlendsson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown's continued absence will test Tampa Bay's depth up front, but won't impact many fantasy owners' lineups, as his meager offensive production -- four points in 35 games this season -- keeps him from being a practical option in most formats. The Lightning should release another update on the 26-year-old winger's status once he's healthy enough to be activated off injured reserve.
J.T. Brown RW FA Sun 1/8/17 4:33 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown (face) will not play in Sunday's game against the Penguins, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown took an elbow to the face in Saturday's contest, causing him to miss Sunday's tilt in addition. He last notched a point Dec. 22 against the Blues and owns just four over 35 contests on the seasons, making his absence from the lineup less of a factor in the majority of fantasy leagues. Brown makes his biggest impact in the physical department, notching 60 hits thus far. His next chance to return comes Thursday against the Sabres, but the newly-recalled Michael Bournival will join the lineup in his place.
J.T. Brown RW FA Sat 1/7/17 3:37 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown had to be helped off the ice after getting elbowed by Philadelphia's Wayne Simmonds.
EDGE Analysis
Brown is stuck in a rut with a 19-game goal drought that will be extended to 20 at the conclusion of Saturday's contest. During that span, the winger has garnered a lone assist along with a minus-4 rating. With injuries piling up, the Lightning will likely need to recall a player from AHL Syracuse if Brown is unable to play Sunday against Pittsburgh.
J.T. Brown RW FA Wed 12/21/16 11:40 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown has gone 12 games without a point.
EDGE Analysis
He contributes in other ways. Brown leads the Bolts in PIM with 43 in 27 games and sits fifth on the squad with 43 hits. He's a speedy skater, but the finish is limited.
J.T. Brown RW FA Tue 11/29/16 1:48 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown (upper body) will return to Tampa Bay's lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown will bring some grit to the Lightning's lineup, but doesn't offer much in terms of fantasy value, as he's only tallied three points (two goals, one assist) in 19 games this season. The 26-year-old winger will slot into a bottom-six role against Columbus.
J.T. Brown RW FA Sun 11/27/16 1:01 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown (upper body) will be scratched Sunday, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old has missed the last two games, and will miss another Sunday. Even when he's been healthy, he only has three points in 19 games, so he's not usually going to be worth a start in most leagues. His one redeeming factor is his 34 PIM, but when he returns, unless he heats up, he'll have a spot in the deepest leagues only.
J.T. Brown RW FA Wed 11/23/16 7:33 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown will miss Wednesday's game against the Flyers with an upper-body injury, Lightning beat writer Erik Erlandsson reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear at this point when or how the ailment was sustained but either way, it will force Brown to miss his second game this season. The 26-year-old right winger has had minimal statistical impact this season, logging just two goals and one assist over 19 games, and so his production will likely not be missed by the majority of fantasy owners.
J.T. Brown RW FA Mon 11/14/16 10:28 PM
J.T. Brown
RW FA
Brown scored a first-period goal and received a major penalty for fighting during Monday's win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Brown was averaging just 10:12 of ice time per night entering Monday, and he has only two goals and an assist through 15 games. Even with Monday's boost in the PIM column, Brown has just 17 for the year, so he doesn't tip the scales enough there to mitigate his lack of offense in most formats.