Ryder moves up to the top line. The sniper already matched his goal totals of last year with 18 while adding 17 assists. Look for continue his productive season on the top line.
Michael Ryder, who got dinged up last night, is a game time decision tonight.
Considering the puck doesn't drop until 8PM EST, most rosters will be frozen before we can update you on his status. If you have a better, more tangible option, you may want to use it.
While coach Glen Gulutzan had success moving Adam Burish up to the Mike Ribeiro line in the third period Tuesday in a 2-1 shootout win over Phoenix, it appears Michael Ryder will move back to his normal spot beside Ribeiro Thursday when the Stars play host to the Los Angeles Kings.
Ryder obviously holds the most fantasy hockey value united with current and former teammate Mike Ribeiro. Through his first nine games with the Stars, the two-time, 30-goal scorer has a goal and three points.
FRISCO -- One of the reasons the Dallas Stars signed Michael Ryder as a free agent in July is he had a history of chemistry with Mike Ribeiro. It didn’t take long for Ryder and Ribeiro to rediscover that chemistry in training camp and the preseason.
The Stars signed Ryder to score goals -- a task he can certainly handle. Last season Ryder managed to score 18 goals while switching between the press box and top three lines. He's scored 25+ goals four times and 30 goals twice so expect him to fill the net alongside Mike Ribeiro.
Look for Ryder to start the season on the team's top line. The 31-year-old scored 18 goals last season over 79 games with the Boston Bruins and could score 20 goals for the fourth time in his career.