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Coyotes' Zac Rinaldo: Posts lackluster offensive numbers

Rinaldo has never exceeded nine points in a single campaign, so he isn't a viable option in the vast majority of season-long fantasy leagues. He did, however, rack up 188 hits in 2017-18, but that was only good for 24th-best in the NHL, so he doesn't even have much value in leagues that reward the physical side of the game.

Coyotes' Zac Rinaldo: Looks ready to play

As expected, the bottom-six center will hit game ice against a Minnesota club with pretty good odds of pinning down a playoff spot. Rinaldo is a gritty player, as evidenced by his 159 hits through 44 games, but he's yet to exceed nine points in a single campaign between the Flyers, Bruins and Coyotes. As a result, he's probably left alone in just about any fantasy setting.

Coyotes' Zac Rinaldo: Probable, officially game-time decision

Considering Rinaldo's fantasy value ties mainly to hits (159), he doesn't warrant ownership in the vast majority of season-long leagues. The 27-year-old winger appears set to return Saturday, however, so those interested should check back closer to the game for news on his status.

Coyotes' Zac Rinaldo: Unavailable again Thursday

While Rinaldo will not play Thursday, coach Rick Tocchet did suggest that he's getting close. Even when he does retake the ice for the Coyotes, the 27-year-old winger does most of his damage in a physical sense. Rinaldo owns just six points (four goals, two assists) through 44 games, but he's also racked up 159 hits during that span. That output doesn't translate to most fantasy leagues, but those that tally hits should monitor his status for the coming games.

Coyotes' Zac Rinaldo: Out again Saturday

Rinaldo continues to nurse an upper-body injury, missing his fifth straight contest Saturday because of it. Considering he owns just six points this season, his status shouldn't be of much concern in most fantasy circles. However, the 27-year-old will next take aim at returning Sunday when the team returns home to host the Canucks.