Dave Bolland

38-Year-Old CenterC
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Dave Bolland in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a five-year, $27.5 million deal with the Panthers in July of 2014. Traded to the Coyotes in August of 2016.
May be forced to hang up skates for good
CArizona Coyotes  Free Agent
Back
October 6, 2016
Bolland (back, ankle) has likely played his final game, Sportsnet reports. "He's working towards trying to (play), but again injuries are what they are. He's been trying to comeback from that injury for the last nine months and he hasn't gotten to the stage where he can do that to be cleared," said agent Anton Thun. "His goal is to try to continue to play, but at some point in time, it may just be not happening. He may never play again."
ANALYSIS
Bolland, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, was dealt to Arizona in late August for a pair of future draft picks. The veteran pivot has five years left on his contract at an average annual value of $5.5 million, but the 'Yotes were willing to absorb that bad contract to reach the cap floor. Also, with Bolland expected to go on long-term injured reserve after failing a physical before training camp, it will ultimately help the club with cap savings if its total payroll starts to exceed the upper limit of $73 million.
Read More News
NHL Stats
Loading Skater Stats...
2018
2017
2016
2018 NHL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
FantasyDraft
Head2Head
Loading Skater Game Log...
2017 NHL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
FantasyDraft
Head2Head
Loading Skater Game Log...
2016 NHL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
FantasyDraft
Head2Head
Loading Skater Game Log...
2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2018
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Bolland hasn't played in an NHL game since December of 2015 due to a devastating back injury that will leave him on long-term injured reserve for the final year of a five-year, $27.5 million contract that the Coyotes purchased from the Panthers. He obviously has no fantasy value away from the ice.
After recording back-to-back 37-point seasons for the Blackhawks at the start of the decade, Bolland’s production has dropped off considerably ever since. Bolland's first year with the Panthers was one to forget, as he scored just six goals and 23 points in 53 games. At 29 years old, Bolland looks to be hitting the decline phase of his career a bit early, and it's possible he notices an even more marginalized role in 2015-16. He should still have opportunities to put up points if he lands the third-line center role, though recent history has shown Bolland is unlikely to regain his standing as a solid offensive option.
Bolland had a lost season with the Leafs in 2013-14 due to a lascerated ankle tendon. He made into only 23 games and registered just 12 points. While Bolland shouldn't be expected to have a sudden breakthrough at the age of 27, just a return to health should bring him close to the 40-point mark. He will likely find himself in the Panthers' top-six and playing in all situations, including some time on the power play. He will be kind of a forgotten man heading into this year, so take advantage if you can.
Bolland is a great little player, but he's no savior, at least as far as the Leafs' top-six is concerned. He really is best suited as a tough, third-line center, but as Leafs' general manager Dave Nonis has said, Bolland is the kind of player "who thrives" in a system like the one Randy Carlyle runs. Still, draft him as a third-line guy who gets second-unit power-play time. Better yet? Pump his tires to your Leaf-loving league mates and talk them into an overdraft. That will leave you with a better guy on the board when it's your turn.
Bolland does the heavy lifting in the Windy City. The defensive center takes the tough draws and even tougher match-ups, so it's little wonder his numbers seem stale (he's had 37 points in each of the last two seasons). He stayed healthier during the 2011-12 season, but his terrier-like approach to the game will always make him a risk for hurts both big and small. We hope his ceiling is higher than the 47 points he registered in 2008-09, but we would we'll see that in 2012-13. Draft on the premise his offense will remain stale and everything else is gravy.
Bolland missed a significant amount of time in the second half of the season last year, but came back in the playoffs to spark the team. Entering his seventh season with the Blackhawks, Bolland will be counted on to be a major contributor for a team that will have high expectations. Coming off a season in which he had 15 goals and 22 assists in 61 games, Bolland would like nothing more than to stay healthy for a full season and flourish on the second line.
Bolland is known as a first-rate leader on the ice, and someone who performs well in the clutch. He was monumental in helping Chicago find Stanley for the first time since 1961. While he may be a better "real life" player than a fantasy player, he could still break out with enough games under his belt.
Bolland signed a big contract in the offseason after coming off his first big season. Bolland had a sore shoulder going into camp, but the team does not expect it to hinder him. He played every game during the 2008-09 regular season except for one with 19 goals and 28 assists. He also had four goals and eight assists in the postseason in 17 games. The 2009-10 season is big for Bolland to see if he can continue his growth.
Bolland saw action in 39 games with the Hawks last season and took advantage of his opportunity. He's proven that his AHL success can carry over into the NHL. His plus-6 rating is good opening argument for more ice time and he should see plenty of it as the leader of the Hawks' second line. Bolland amassed four goals, 13 assists, and 28 penalty minutes last season to support his strong plus-minus rating. The trade of Lang to Montreal should give him significantly more ice time this season.
Bolland will start at Rockford in the AHL this season. He was hampered by a knee injury during preseason and is behind in his development compared to other prospects in the Hawks organization.
More Fantasy News
Heading for long-term IR
CArizona Coyotes  Free Agent
Lower Body
September 22, 2016
Bolland (lower body) failed his training camp physical and will be placed on long-term injured reserve, Craig Morgan of AZ Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Shipped off to Arizona
CArizona Coyotes  Free Agent
Lower Body
August 25, 2016
Bolland (lower body) was traded to the Coyotes by the Panthers along with Lawson Crouse in exchange for a 2017 third-round pick and a 2018 second-round pick Thursday, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
CFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
Lower Body
February 28, 2016
Bolland (lower body) was officially placed on injured reserve by the Panthers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
CFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
Lower Body
January 4, 2016
Bolland (lower body) will sit out through the All-Star break, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
CFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
Lower Body
December 29, 2015
Bolland (lower body) won't play Tuesday against the Panthers, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.