Michael Raffl W FA Mon 1/24/22 2:15 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl has averaged 14:45 of ice time and logged four goals and five assists over 37 games this season. Prior to his injury, he was in the midst of an eight-game point drought. The 33-year-old's placement on injured reserve isn't likely to impact his recovery timeline of 10-14 days released Sunday.
Michael Raffl W FA Sun 1/23/22 1:40 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl (lower body) is expected to miss 10 to 14 days, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl suffered the injury Friday against the Red Wings, and he might not be able to return prior to the All-Star break. The 33-year-old has nine points and 65 hits in 37 games this season. Tanner Kero (COVID-19 protocols) or a call-up from AHL Texas could take Raffl's place in the lineup.
Michael Raffl W FA Fri 1/21/22 9:49 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl (lower body) will not return to Friday's game against Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Dallas has a couple of days off before Monday's tilt with Philadelphia, giving the team some time to evaluate Raffl's injury. The 33-year-old has nine points in 37 games this season.
Michael Raffl W FA Fri 1/7/22 12:55 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl deflected a John Klingberg shot to get the Stars on the board at 12:53 of the first period. The 33-year-old Raffl has two points across his last two games. The Austrian forward has picked up nine points, 33 shots on net, 49 hits and a minus-4 rating while serving in a bottom-six role.
Michael Raffl W FA Mon 1/3/22 1:48 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl recorded one goal and one assist through his December appearances this season. He will return to his primarily defensive role on the third line and shouldn't be expected to produce points with any consistency given the current game plan.
Michael Raffl W FA Mon 12/27/21 1:24 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl joins seven other Stars' players in the league's protocols which should raise some doubts regarding the team's upcoming matchup with Colorado on Wednesday. Considering Raffl has just one goal, along with four assists, in 24 appearances this year, he shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value whenever cleared to get back on the ice.
Michael Raffl W FA Mon 12/20/21 11:49 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl notched an assist in Monday's 7-4 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl set up Miro Heiskanen with a cross-crease pass for an insurance tally in the third period. The 33-year-old Raffl continues to play an important defensive role on the third line, and he's managed to collect eight points, 32 shots on net, 48 hits and a minus-4 rating in 28 contests.
Michael Raffl W FA Sun 12/12/21 3:05 AM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl broke up Jonathan Quick's shutout bid at 8:26 of the third period. It was Raffl's first goal since Oct. 19. The 33-year-old is up to seven points, 30 shots on net, 45 hits and a minus-3 rating in 24 contests. While he saw a top-six role Saturday, he's more frequently played on the third line this year.
Michael Raffl W FA Wed 12/8/21 5:10 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl (illness) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Vegas, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl is expected to return to a third-line role following his one-game absence. The 33-year-old winger has picked up six points through 21 contests this campaign.
Michael Raffl W FA Mon 12/6/21 12:19 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl will be sidelined versus the Coyotes on Monday with a non-COVID illness, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl is stuck in a 17-game goal drought during which he garnered just three assists, so few fantasy players are likely to be impacted by his absence. In his stead, Tanner Kero could be back in the lineup for the first time since Nov. 2 against Winnipeg in which he picked up an assist.