Mottau played 8:55 in Tuesday's loss to the Coyotes. He suited up for the injured Erik Gudbranson, but has been returned to the AHL in favour of Alex Petrovic.
Mottau has no points in seven games with the Panthers this season. While in the AHL he has one goal and two assists in 15 games.
Mottau appears to be in line to make his Panthers debut on Tuesday after playing 313 NHL games with the Bruins, Islanders, Devils, Flames and Rangers. He is not a fantasy option.
The 35-year-old recorded 14 assists in 34 games with the AHL's Toronto Marlies and San Antonio Rampage last season.
Mottau won't have any fantasy relevance this season.
Expect Mottau to fill out the third pairing tonight. He has no points in three games with the Bruins.
Mottau is a healthy scratch for tonight's game. He has no points in three games with the Bs.
Mottau may be unavailable after yesterday. He has no points in three games.
Mottau draws out of tonight's lineup as the Bs get a look at Greg Zanon. He was held without a point in one game.
Looks like Mottau will make his Bruins debut tonight.
Mottau gives the Bruins a veteran depth defender. He has two assists in 29 games with a minus-10 rating.
Look for Mottau to round out the third pairing. He has two assists in 28 games with a minus-9 rating.
Mottau could be an option for the Isles lineup tonight. He has two assists in 28 games with a minus-9 rating.
Sidelined since December 29th with a concussion, Mottau could draw in shortly.
Sidelined since December 29th with a concussion, Mottau takes the first step by getting back on the ice.
Mottau has two assists through 28 games, providing no fantasy hockey value.
Mottau draws back in after a few games as a healthy scratch. With no points and a minus-1 rating through seven games he holds no fantasy hockey value.
Mottau was extremely lucky he still has vision, let alone the ability to play hockey. Last season the former Hobey Baker winner netted three assists over 20 games. Don't expect much fantasy hockey impact from the journeyman.