Erik Christensen News

Christensen is slotted into the second line for tonight's game. He has four goals in 19 games played with the Wild.

Christensen will be a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game. He clearly has no fantasy hockey value.

Christensen draws out of the lineup for the first time since coming to Minnesota. He clearly has no fantasy hockey value.

Christensen moves down to the third line. He has no points in four games.

Christensen? moves up a line to the second unit. He has no points in his first two games with the Wild.

Don't be surprised if Christensen is bumped to a higher line. He scored a goal and five points through 20 games with the Rangers.

Christensen gives the Wild a more proven offensive weapon. Look for him to get a chance on a scoring line under former head coach Mike Yeo.

Christensen should resume his role as the Rangers' spare forward after playing on a conditioning stint.

Christensen remains in the lineup and will center the third line. He has a goal and five points in 17 games and should see time on the second power play unit.

Expect Christensen to center the third line tonight. The Edmonton, Alberta native has a goal and four points in 16 games.

Christensen draws out of the lineup for the second consecutive game. He scored a goal and four points through 16 game but lacks the consistency coach John Tortorella requires. He holds no fantasy hockey value as a power play specialist.

Christensen draws out as the team's fourth line center. He scored a goal and four points through 16 games.

Christensen moves up to the top line unit, where he will have every opportunity to succeed. Through his first six games, the Canadian forward has no points and one shot on goal. Coach Tortorella is likely hoping this move gets him going.

If for whatever reason you own Christensen, bench him.

Last season, Christensen scored 11 goals and 27 points over 63 games, mostly centering Marian Gaborik. He could add some offense off the bench but likely only fills occasionally.