BLAKE LIZOTTE NEWS

Leaves game with injury Lizotte exited Sunday's preseason game against Ottawa with an upper-body injury.

Impact The seriousness of Lizotte's injury is unclear at this time, but he won't return to Sunday's exhibition contest. Lizotte signed a two-year contract with Pittsburgh in July after spending the first six years of his career with Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Newcomer Blake Lizotte vows to give Penguins the bottom-six 'heartbeat' they have lacked It is not yet clear where Blake Lizotte will fit into their bottom six, but wherever the Penguins play him, he knows what he needs to bring...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Inks two-year contract Lizotte agreed to terms on a two-year, $3.7 million deal with the Penguins on Monday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Lizotte saw his production dip last year, as he tallied just 15 points in 62 regular-season contests with the Kings. Both Lizotte and the Penguins will be hoping for a bounce-back year by the 26-year-old winger. For now, Lizotte will likely slide into a third-line role, possibly playing with fellow new addition Anthony Beauvillier but could challenge Drew O'Connor and Michael Bunting for a spot in the top six.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not qualified by Kings Lizotte will become an unrestricted free agent Monday after not receiving a qualifying offer from Los Angeles.

Impact Lizotte has spent the last six years with the Kings, totaling 37 goals and 106 points in 320 games. Last season, he scored 15 points with 76 shots on goal while averaging 11:49 of ice time across 62 games. He could find a landing spot somewhere in the league as a bottom-six option.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Lizotte scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Impact Lizotte scored for the first time since March 25 -- he had just two assists over the nine games in between goals. The 26-year-old forward is up to 15 points, 75 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-12 rating over 61 appearances this season. He remains in a bottom-six role, providing a bit of grit and defensive value with limited offense.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist Lizotte managed an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Lizotte has two helpers over seven contests in April. The 26-year-old remains a steady presence as a bottom-six forward in the Kings' lineup. He's produced 14 points, 74 shots on net, 61 hits and a plus-12 rating through 60 appearances, a down year compared to the 34-point campaign he put together in 2022-23.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws helper in overtime win Lizotte logged an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators.

Impact This was Lizotte's first point in eight games since he returned from a lower-body injury that landed him on long-term injured reserve for over a month. The 26-year-old has resumed a bottom-six role, though he saw a healthy 16:10 of ice time Thursday. He's produced 10 points, 50 shots on net, 38 hits and a plus-4 rating through 42 contests overall, production too low to help most fantasy managers.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to return Thursday Lizotte (lower body) is expected to be activated off the long-term injured reserve list and play Thursday versus Nashville, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Lizotte, who was last in the lineup Jan. 15, has five goals and nine points in 34 outings in 2023-24. He's set to play on the third unit alongside Pierre-Luc Dubois and Quinton Byfield.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to LTIR Lizotte (lower body) was moved from injured reserve to long-term injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Lizotte has already missed 10 games and more than 24 days of action, so he'll be eligible to be activated whenever he's healthy enough to play. He's picked up only nine points through 34 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track Lizotte's status.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Lizotte (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Lizotte has five goals and nine points in 34 games this season. He was already projected to be out until after the All-Star break, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period on Tuesday, so putting him on IR doesn't alter his timetable. Jaret Anderson-Dolan might play more regularly during Lizotte's absence.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out through All-Star break Lizotte (lower body) will likely be out through the All-Star break, according to Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

Impact That would sideline Lizotte, who was injured Monday versus Carolina, until at least Feb. 10 against Edmonton. Per Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty, Lizotte is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, which could provide a better timeline for his return. The 26-year-old forward has nine points, 46 shots on goal and 26 hits in 34 contests this campaign.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Tuesday Lizotte (lower body) was deemed "doubtful" to face Dallas on Tuesday according to coach Todd McLellan, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Lizotte looks set to miss out versus the Stars, his second stint in the infirmary this season. Considering the 26-year-old center is stuck in an 11-game pointless streak and has scored just once in his last 18 games, few fantasy players figure to be impacted by his absence. Arthur Kaliyev figures to rejoin the lineup with Lizotte sidelined, though the recently recalled Samuel Fagemo could also be an option.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Monday Lizotte (lower body) won't return to Monday's contest against Carolina.

Impact Lizotte logged just 2:49 of ice time prior to leaving the game. He entered Monday's action with nine points, 46 shots on goal and 26 hits in 33 outings this season.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Capitalizes on turnover Lizotte scored a shorthanded goal on three shots in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Lizotte got the puck on a turnover in the Kraken's zone and had plenty of net to hit. The 26-year-old snapped a goal drought dating back to Nov. 18 versus the Blues, which was a game in which he got hurt and missed the next six contests. Through 23 outings this season, Lizotte has five goals, four helpers, 30 shots on net and a plus-8 rating. He's earned three of his nine points while on the penalty kill.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper Tuesday Lizotte logged a shorthanded assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Lizotte set up Trevor Lewis for an empty-net goal late in the third period. The helper ended a five-game point drought for Lizotte -- he hadn't gotten on the scoresheet since his return from an undisclosed injury that cost him six contests. The 26-year-old forward remains in a fourth-line role, where he's accumulated eight points (two shorthanded), 27 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-7 rating over 22 appearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Lizotte (undisclosed) is set to return to the lineup Thursday versus the Canadiens, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Lizotte missed six games with the injury. The 25-year-old will return to the fourth-line center role he's filled for much of the campaign. He had just two goals over his last six games before the injury, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect much offense out of him.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer Lizotte (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus Columbus, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Lizotte will miss his sixth straight contest, but he inching his way toward a potential return. The Kings will see how he feels after Wednesday's practice before determining if he can play Thursday against the Canadiens. Lizotte has generated seven points, 20 shots on goal and 12 hits over 16 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Lizotte (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday versus the Capitals, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Lizotte will be out for a fourth straight game with the injury. The 25-year-old forward doesn't have a timeline to return yet. Jaret Anderson-Dolan continues to play with Lizotte out of action.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vilardi frustrated by Lizotte collision: 'It was a stupid play' It's unclear where Vilardi will slot in or how soon he will be able to return to form.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM