Tomas Hertl News

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Tomas Hertl
Age: 31Position: C
TOI
62%
Fantasy
90%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
97%
Assists
83%
Power-Play
94%
SOG
91%
Plus/Minus
43%
Hits
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Hertl moves to the top-line with Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski.

Matthew Nieto has not scored since opening night and has been held pointless in his last three games so Tomas Hertl will replace him on the top line tonight vs. the Panthers. After a sensational rookie season prior to his knee injury, Hertl’s seven points (3G / 4A) has too be disappointing for fantasy investors. But, he gets a chance tonight to make an impact and hopefully stay on that top line.

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Hertl has been dropped to the Sharks' third line.

The Sharks have shaken up all of their forwards lines ahead of tonight's game in Boston. One of the moves has Hertl going to the third line to play with James Sheppard and Andrew Desjardins, which is obviously a huge downgrade from Joe Thornton. Hertl has two goals and a plus-4 rating through six games.

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Hertl (knee) has been cleared to play and will return to the lineup Friday vs. the Avalanche.

Hertl has not played since December 19, when he suffered the injury on a hit by the Kings’ Dustin Brown. In 35 games, Hertl has 15 goals and 10 assists for 25 points, playing primarily on the left wing of Joe Thornton and Brent Burns. Hertl was originally expected to miss the rest of the regular season, but he will be back for the final home game of the season and playoffs.

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Sharks rookie Tomas Hertl is expected to return to the San Jose area later this week after undergoing surgery to repair damage to the MCL and PCL ligaments in his right knee on Tuesday. For now, the Sharks are only deeming Hertl’s timetable to return as “indefinite.

A former NHL team trainer familiar with Hertl's type of injury told CSNCalifornia.com the “best case” scenario for Hertl to return would be approximately 12 weeks. More likely, Hertl will be out of action from six to nine months, which would keep him out the remainder of the 2013-14 season.

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Hertl is expected to miss at least a month with a knee injury.

Hertl left Thursday's game in the first period an did not return after a knee-on-knee collision with Kings forward Dustin Brown. Brown was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for the incident. The play did not appear to have any intent, simply two players that were trying to avoid each other but were unable to do so. This is a tough break for the rookie who was enjoying a tremendous start to his NHL career potting 15 goals and adding 10 assists in his first 35 games. Hertl is having an MRI today, so a more accurate timetable should be available later.

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Tomas Hertl (head) is participating on his regular line at practice, he should be in the lineup tonight.

Hertl was forced from Saturday's game with a head injury, but appears as if he'll be able to play tonight. The rookie sensation currently leads the NHL in goals, so if he plays, he should be in your lineup.

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Sharks rookie Tomas Hertl is expected to play on Tuesday in St. Louis, after an injury forced him to leave San Jose’s 3-2 win over Ottawa on Saturday night.

Hertl, who leads the NHL in goals with seven, received a blow to the shoulder/head area from Ottawa’s Clarke MacArthur with 2:14 to go in the second period. He skated immediately to the dressing room, did not play in the third period, and missed practice on Sunday.

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The 19-year-old native of the Czech Republic tied a franchise record with four goals to lead the Sharks to a 9-2 rout of the New York Rangers.

Buy, buy, buy. I'm not expecting Patrick Kane circa-2007-08 season rookie scoring numbers but Hertl is providing the flair and energy that the Sharks haven't seen in years. He's worth a roster spot in everyday leagues to ride while he's hot.

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Tomas Hertl will begin the season on a line with Joe Thornton and Brent Burns.

The 17th overall pick in 2012 showed in the preseason that he’s skilled enough to play at an NHL level, scoring three goals and an assist in four games, and his big six-foot-two, 210-pound frame should help him better withstand the rigors of an NHL schedule. “Tomas being my linemate, it’s been a lot of fun,” Thornton said. “Me and Burnzie have been smiling a lot, just enjoying his company out there. I think with getting some young guys in here, it adds a little bit more enthusiasm in the room.” This is a great opportunity for the 19 year old and is worthy of a roster spot in deep leagues.

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Tomas Hertl is impressing the Sharks in his attempt to make the team. The rookie took two big steps toward a spot on the Sharks roster when the NHL season begins Oct. 3 (2 goals vs. Van last night). Still, Todd McLellan wasn't ready to punch Hertl's ticket to the NHL just yet. Asked about his play, the coach said "he did a very good job again.

At 6-foot-2 and 210 lbs., Hertl is a great skater who is not afraid to go to the dirty areas and put the puck in the net. Skating on a line with Joe Thornton and Brent Burns all preseason Hertl has scored three goals with one assist and is a plus-3 in three games. Should he make the roster and stick in the San Jose top-six, he will become fantasy relevant. Keep his name in mind towards the end of your draft.

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