EVAN RODRIGUES NEWS

Will play Saturday Rodrigues (lower body) is good to play Saturday versus Colorado, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Rodrigues has seven goals and 24 points in 38 appearances this season. Although he was a game-time call, he ultimately won't miss a full contest due to the injury. Rodrigues is projected to serve on the top line alongside Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Rodrigues (lower body) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Colorado, according to coach Paul Maurice.

Impact Per Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network, Maurice is "confident" that Rodrigues will be able to play in Saturday's contest. The 30-year-old forward was injured in Thursday's 4-1 win over Vegas. He has seven goals, 24 points and 90 shots on net across 38 games this season.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Thursday's game Rodrigues (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.

Impact Rodrigues was hurt early in the game and was able to return before the end of the first period. He then stayed in the locker room at the start of the second before he was officially ruled out. The Panthers lost both Rodrigues and Aleksander Barkov (upper body) in this game, so the team may need to make a recall from AHL Charlotte prior to Saturday's game in Colorado.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four points in Panthers' win Rodrigues tallied two goals and two assists in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Stars.

Impact It's the second four-point effort of the season for Rodrigues, who now has three goals and four assists in his last three games following an eight-game scoring drought. The 30-year-old forward is up to six goals and 20 points through 24 games in his first season with Florida. He should continue to offer some offensive upside while playing with Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov on the Panthers' top line while also logging time on the second power-play unit.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigues has 4-point night, Panthers hold off Stars 5-4

Evan Rodrigues tied a career-best with four points, Aleksander Barkov scored a goal off a crazy rebound to break a third-period tie and the Florida Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 5...

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Snaps point drought against Habs Rodrigues scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Both points came in the third period as the Panthers blew open a 1-0 game. Rodrigues had been held off the scoresheet for eight straight games prior to Thursday, his second point drought of at least five games already this season, but the streaky winger still has four goals and 15 points through 23 contests while supplementing his production with 58 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-10 rating.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in overtime win Rodrigues scored goal, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.

Impact Rodrigues' third-period tally forced overtime, and he also earned a helper on Sam Reinhart's game-winning goal in the extra session. The pair of points snapped a five-game slump for Rodrigues, who hadn't scored since the second game of the season. The 30-year-old forward has generally been a solid fit with the Panthers, producing three goals, seven helpers, 32 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-10 rating over 12 contests. He could be a bit streaky depending on where he slots into the lineup, with his best production likely coming on the top line.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Rodrigues (undisclosed) is good to play Thursday versus Detroit, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Rodrigues was previously regarded as questionable due to a minor issue, but in the end, he won't miss any playing time. He's off to a fantastic start with two goals and eight points in eight contests this year. Rodrigues is projected to play on the Panthers' top line and first power-play unit Thursday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor issue Rodrigues (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor issue, but the Panthers are still hopeful he'll play Thursday versus the Red Wings, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site rep...

Impact Rodrigues could end up being a game-time call for Thursday's matchup with Detroit, so fantasy managers playing in leagues that allow daily lineup changes should plan on keeping a close eye on his status ahead of puck drop. He's racked up two goals and eight points through eight contests this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erupts for four points Saturday Rodrigues scored two goals and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Jets.

Impact The 30-year-old had never scored more than three points in a game before, even when skating alongside Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh, but Rodrigues single-handedly kept the Panthers in this one with a career-best effort and even gave his team its only lead at 2-1 just 25 seconds into the second period -- only for Kyle Connor to erase it just 10 seconds later. Rodrigues skated on Florida's top power-play unit and is seeing a top-six role at even strength, so while he's never managed to produce more than 19 goals or 43 points in a season, he could have fantasy value for as long as he hangs onto that assignment.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche mailbag, part 2: Trade a defenseman? Drafting vs. development? Also in the mailbag: Signing Jonathan Drouin over Evan Rodrigues, why Miles Wood got six years and more.

JULY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Evan Rodrigues finds a fit (and finally a home) with Florida Panthers in free agency Evan Rodrigues is now one of only three Panthers forwards locked up beyond 2025.

JULY 7, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Panthers ink F Evan Rodrigues to four-year contract The Florida Panthers signed unrestricted free agent forward Evan Rodrigues to a four-year contract on Sunday

JULY 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Panthers, Evan Rodrigues agree to 4-year deal Rodrigues was one of The Athletic's top 10 free agents still available on the market entering Sunday.

JULY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inks four-year deal with Panthers Rodrigues signed a four-year, $12 million contract with Florida on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Rodrigues collected 16 goals and 39 points in 69 games with Colorado last season. He will add some versatility and depth to Florida's bottom-six forward group.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides late spark in loss Rodrigues scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken in Game 5.

Impact Rodrigues took a shot from the point that deflected in off of two Kraken players. That cut the deficit to one goal, but the Avalanche couldn't find an equalizer. The 29-year-old forward is up to one goal, three assists, 12 shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-4 rating through five playoff contests as he continues to contribute from a top-line role.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in overtime loss Rodrigues posted an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken in Game 4.

Impact Rodrigues helped out on the first of Mikko Rantanen's two tallies in the second period. This was Rodrigues' third straight game with an assist, but he's gone five contests without scoring a goal. The 29-year-old has added 10 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-4 rating through four playoff outings.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helpers in back-to-back games Rodrigues logged an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken in Game 3.

Impact Rodrigues helped out on the second of Nathan MacKinnon's two goals in the game. Over his last five games, Rodrigues has a goal and four assists, with two of those helpers coming in three playoff outings. The 29-year-old forward has added eight shots on net, seven hits and a plus-3 rating while seeing top-six minutes in the postseason. With Valeri Nichushkin (personal) away from the team, Rodrigues should get an extended run on the top line.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Rodrigues notched an assist, five hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.

Impact Rodrigues set up Valeri Nichushkin on the game-tying goal in the second period. Over his last four games, Rodrigues has a goal and three assists. The 29-year-old forward was on the first line after a top-six shuffle following Tuesday's Game 1 loss, but it's unclear how long Rodrigues will be able to hold that spot over Nichushkin or Mikko Rantanen, who were on the second line Thursday.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avs beat Jets 4-2, remain in control of Central Division

Evan Rodrigues scored the go-ahead goal on a wrist shot early in the third period to help the Colorado Avalanche remain in control for the Central Division crown with a 4-2 win ove...

APRIL 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Two points in victory Rodrigues tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Rodrigues set up Mikko Rantanen's power-play tally in the second period before scoring the eventual game-winner early in the third, firing a long-range wrist shot that David Rittich couldn't handle. Rodrigues finishes the regular season, his first in Colorado, with 16 goals and 37 points in 68 games.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper Thursday Rodrigues registered an assist and went plus-4 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Rodrigues was more of a passenger on the top line, but he was able to contribute by setting up Mikko Rantanen's goal at 2:32 of the second period. With three points over six games since returning from a concussion, Rodrigues continues to serve as a key part of the Avalanche's supporting cast. He's up to 36 points, 176 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 64 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon scores 2, leads Avalanche past Sharks 4-3 in OT

Nathan MacKinnon scored his second goal of the game 3:13 into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 to clinch a playoff spot

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press