Brandon Manning

33-Year-Old DefensemanD
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a two-year contract with the Blackhawks in July of 2018.
Waived by Edmonton
DEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
December 28, 2019
The Oilers placed Manning on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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Manning has been a healthy scratch for 18 consecutive contests, so this move hardly comes as a surprise. It wouldn't be shocking to see the 29-year-old blueliner back with the big club later this season, but he won't have any fantasy value in 2019-20.
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After posting career highs in numerous categories, Manning signed a two-year, $4.5 million deal with the Blackhawks, but they reportedly expect the 28-year-old to contribute more defensively and physically than on the scoresheet. That's probably the right assumption since Manning -- even with a career-high 111 shots on goal -- needed a 6.3 shooting percentage, which was nearly 2.5 percent higher than his career norm, to score seven goals. He finished 2017-18 with 19 points, an even rating, 56 PIM and 113 hits in 65 games. Owners should draft Manning for PIM, hits and blocks; if he registers more than five goals and 15 points again, that's a bonus.
Manning scuffled through a subpar 2016-17 campaign -- 12 points and a minus-12 rating over 65 games -- and then underwent offseason back surgery. Now 27 years old with a resume that's not impressing anyone, he may have a hard time even breaking into the Flyers’ lineup this season, leaving his fantasy value close to nil even in leagues that count his modest contributions in hits and blocked shots.
The 23-year-old Manning had a short stint in the NHL last season, appearing in just six games for the Flyers. He didn't have a stellar year in the AHL, posting 19 points and a minus-six in 46 games, but many consider him to be one of the Flyers' better defensive prospects. Given the team's defensive issues, it's realistic to expect him to see more NHL time this year. Still, even if he stays full-time in the NHL, expect modest fantasy production while adjusts to the stiffer competition.
After solid play in the AHL with Adriondack, Manning was given a chance to play several games with the Flyers as injuries opened spots on the roster; he did not post a point in four NHL contests. He’ll likely fill in again for injured Flyers as needed, but won’t see enough ice time to have a big enough impact in most fantasy leagues.
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Can't get into lineup
DEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
December 23, 2019
Manning has not made an appearance in December.
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Serving as defensive depth
DEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
December 4, 2019
Manning has not appeared in seven games since returning from a hand injury.
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Lifted off IR
DEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
November 21, 2019
The Oilers activated Manning (hand) off injured reserve Thursday.
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Lands on IR
DEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
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November 13, 2019
Manning (hand) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Drops mitts Tuesday
DEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
November 12, 2019
Manning racked up 15 PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.
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