Brett Connolly
RW FA
Wed 10/9/19 9:26 AM

Connolly picked up an assist in a 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
That makes three straight games with an assist for Connolly, who was brought in to provide offensive depth. He is working well with Mike Hoffman on the second line, as the two have connected on each of Connolly's first three points.

Brett Connolly
RW FA
Mon 9/30/19 2:56 PM

According to coach Joel Quenneville, Connolly (undisclosed) is looking like "he's going to be more than ready for Opening Night," Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connolly was looking iffy for the regular-season opener just a few days ago, but it appears as though he's made significant strides in his recovery ahead of Thursday's matchup with Tampa Bay. The 27-year-old, who racked up 22 goals and 46 points in 81 games with the Capitals last campaign, is expected to slot into a top-six role and a spot on the second power-play unit for the Panthers this season.

Brett Connolly
RW FA
Sat 9/28/19 10:17 PM

Coach Joel Quenneville indicated Saturday that Connolly (undisclosed) could be available for the opener and will avoid injured reserve, George Richards of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connolly has avoided a significant issue at least, but he's far from a guarantee to take the ice Opening Night. He's coming off a career-best campaign during which he posted 46 points -- 22 goals and 24 assists -- over 81 games and will aim to follow that up with another strong campaign in his first year of a four-year deal with the Panthers.

Brett Connolly
RW FA
Fri 9/27/19 1:47 PM

According to coach Joel Quenneville, Connolly (undisclosed) is expected to be sidelined "around a week," Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Panthers' open the regular season Thursday against Tampa Bay, so Connolly should be considered questionable at best for that contest at this point. The 27-year-old winger, who racked up 22 goals and 46 points in 81 games with the Capitals last campaign, will slide into a middle-six role whenever he's cleared to play.

Brett Connolly
RW FA
Mon 7/1/19 12:57 PM

Connolly signed a four-year, $14 million deal with the Panthers on Monday, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connolly's coming off what was by far the best season of his career. He posted 22 goals and 46 points for the Capitals, breaking 30 points for the first time. He'll likely slot in on the third line for a Panthers team that's not hurting for forward depth.

Brett Connolly
RW FA
Sun 6/30/19 9:33 PM

Connolly is expected to sign with Florida when free agency begins, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old winger is coming off a breakout season with Washington, setting career highs with 22 goals and 46 points. Connolly should fit in nicely with the Panthers' forward group. If he does join the team, he will likely slot into a middle-six role.

Brett Connolly
RW FA
Fri 4/26/19 1:42 PM

Connolly expressed a desire to sign a contract extension with the Capitals, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Connolly has resurrected his career with the Capitals, going from draft-bust contender to winning a Stanley Cup in just three seasons. The pending unrestricted free agent posted a career-high 22 goals and 46 points in 81 despite averaging just 13:20 of ice time on the third line. The 26-year-old is in line for a big raise and a boost in ice time given how productive he's been, and it's not clear the Capitals will be able to keep him. Expect the sixth overall pick from the 2010 NHL Entry Draft's fantasy value to rise if he finds a new home.

Brett Connolly
RW FA
Sat 4/20/19 11:35 PM

Connolly found twine on one of his two shots in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Hurricanes in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Connolly had a breakout year with 22 goals and 46 points in 81 appearances in the regular season, but this was his first lamp-lighting in April. The winger has generated 10 hits and six PIM over five games in the postseason, and may be worth a look as a DFS play for Monday's Game 6.

Brett Connolly
RW FA
Mon 4/1/19 6:43 PM

Connolly (illness) is in the lineup for Monday's tilt in Florida.
EDGE Analysis
Fortunately, Connolly missed just one game with the ailment. The 6-foot-3 winger has a career-high 45 points during his breakout 2018-19 campaign. He will slot back into his normal middle-six role.

Brett Connolly
RW FA
Sat 3/30/19 6:36 PM

Connolly (illness) will not play in Saturday's road tilt against the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
Connolly was a game-time decision coming into the game, and now he will officially be held out. The 26-year-old is enjoying the best season of his career, racking up 45 points in 78 games. In his absence, Travis Boyd will draw into the lineup on the fourth line.