Zack Kassian
RW FA
Thu 1/19/17 12:49 AM

Though he saw just 10:55 of ice time, Kassian posted his third goal of the season in Wednesday's win over Florida.
EDGE Analysis
That's got to be a relief for Kassian, who scored two goals in the first six games of the season and hasn't seen the back of the net since. With an ice time average of 11:59 and only 12 points on the year, his utility in most fantasy formats is limited to hits (97) and penalty minutes (72).

Zack Kassian
RW FA
Thu 12/22/16 6:49 AM

Kassian collected two assists and finished with four hits and 12 PIM during Wednesday's win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
With just nine points -- two goals -- through 32 games, Kassian's fantasy value lies in his willingness to spend time in the penalty box. He has 57 PIM for the year, and despite some opportunities to skate in a more offensively inclined role, the 25-year-old winger looks locked into fourth-line duty for the foreseeable future. It hinders his fantasy upside.

Zack Kassian
RW FA
Mon 12/12/16 1:17 PM

Kassian recorded seven minutes in penalties, a shot, and a minus-1 rating in Sunday's win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Kassian sniped a goal into the upper corner during the second period, but on review, he was just barely offside entering the zone. That goal would have snapped a 22-game stretch without a goal. He's tough to roster because he's not scoring and because his ice time is dwindling. In the last four games, he's been north of 10 minutes just once.

Zack Kassian
RW FA
Sat 11/12/16 4:44 PM

Kassian has fully recovered from the undisclosed injury that has forced him to miss the Oilers' last three games, and could return to Edmonton's lineup as soon as Sunday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Todd McLellan hasn't announced whether Kassian will be in the lineup for Sunday's contest, but the 6-foot-3 forward will be an option if the bench boss wants to add some size up front. The 2009 first-round pick has tallied four points (two goals, two assists) while averaging 12:16 of ice time over 12 games this season.

Zack Kassian
RW FA
Fri 11/11/16 2:14 PM

Kassian (undisclosed) is close to rejoining the lineup, per coach Todd McLellan.
EDGE Analysis
Kassian missed the last two games and is likely to be absent for at least one more given how the bench boss didn't mention Friday's game against the Stars as a possible return date for the winger. Assuming he misses the next contest, Kassian's next opportunity to draw in would be Sunday for a home clash against the Rangers.

Zack Kassian
RW FA
Tue 11/8/16 7:17 PM

Kassian (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Penguins and so will miss his second consecutive game.
EDGE Analysis
Kassian is on a six-game pointless streak and will likely be bumped down the depth chart with Jesse Puljujarvi returning to the lineup on Tuesday. He probably won't be missed by the majority of fantasy owners.

Zack Kassian
RW FA
Sun 11/6/16 12:12 PM

Kassian (undisclosed) will not be available for Sunday's game against the Red Wings, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kassian will join the laundry list of injured players that are unavailable or could be unavailable for Sunday's contest, leaving Edmonton's cupboard a bit bare. Taylor Beck was recalled from AHL Bakersfield and is in line to draw into the lineup for the evening's contest. The winger tallied just eight points in 36 games last season, but has gotten off to a decent start in 2016-17, notching four points (two goals two assists) in 12 games despite seeing limited ice time.

Zack Kassian
RW FA
Sat 11/5/16 8:34 PM

Kassian exited Saturday's contest against the Islanders with an undisclosed injury and will not return, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear what is bothering Kassian but given he won't return to the contest, his status is something to keep an eye on prior to the team's Sunday matchup with the Red Wings. The 25-year-old right winger logged a hit during 2:11 of action prior to his departure.

Zack Kassian
RW FA
Mon 10/24/16 12:30 AM

Kassian scored a goal and added a helper in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Jets in the Heritage Classic.
EDGE Analysis
Kassian was great in just 11:13 of ice time, skating to a plus-2, recording three shots on goal and dishing out a couple hits in the outdoor victory. The former Canuck currently has a decent assignment on an above average third line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Benoit Pouliot, so maybe this could be the year he challenges his 29-point career high from 2013-14 after a couple down seasons.

Zack Kassian
RW FA
Thu 5/19/16 2:57 PM

Kassian signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Oilers on Thursday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Oilers acquired Kassian from Montreal in exchange for Ben Scrivens on Dec. 28 of last year. The 6-foot-3 grinder drew into 36 games with Edmonton in 2015-16, notching eight points (three goals, five assists) and 114 PIM over that span. The 25-year-old winger's knack for spending extended time in the sin bin will once again be the primary source of his fantasy value in 2016-17.