Williams drew in on the fourth line yesterday. He has a goal and an assist in eight games.
Williams is fourth on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with seven goals and 32 points in 35 games. He is likely insurance for an injured forward.
Williams, 31, has appeared in seven NHL games this season for Pittsburgh, tallying one goal and one assist while averaging 10:22 minutes per game. - PittsburghPenguins.com
Likely just a paper move although the Pens could opt to use enforcer Steve MacIntyre on the fourth line. Williams has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
Williams has no points through two games, playing primarily on the fourth line.
Williams had no points over two games with the Pens.
Sounds like Jordan Staal won't play tonight. Expect Williams to play on the fourth line with some power play time.
Williams played on the fourth line and the point of the second power play unit. He has no fantasy hockey value at this point.
Williams makes his Pens debut on the fourth line but could get some PP time.
The veteran scored three goals and 17 points in 20 games and may get a look on the team's power play.
No fantasy hockey value while in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value while on waivers.
Probably not a serious injury but it certainly hurts his chances of making the team. The 31-year-old scored two goals and five points last season in 27 games with the Dallas Stars. Williams was expected to compete for an extra forward position as his blast from the point would certainly help their second power play unit.
32 of Williams's 93 career NHL goals have come on the powerplay. If he makes the roster, he could find a niche at the point on the second unit.
