Justin Fontaine

37-Year-Old Right WingRW
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a one-year contract with Dinamo Minsk of the KHL in July of 2017.
Heading to KHL
RWFree Agent
July 31, 2017
Fontaine signed a one-year deal with Dynamo Minsk (KHL) on Monday, Igor Eronko of Sport-Express reports.
ANALYSIS
Fontaine was unable to crack the lineup with either the Rangers or the Oilers last year -- instead spending the entire campaign down in the minors. While in the AHL, the University of Minnesota-Duluth product tallied 41 points in 65 outings. The 29-year-old does have some NHL experience (197 games with the Wild) so a return to the league is not out of the question -- if he can put together a solid season in Russia.
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A second straight year of declining production, including a knee injury that forced him to miss nearly a month, saw Fontaine score just five goals in 60 games, signalling the end of his tenure with Minnesota. An undersized winger with speed to burn, the Wild were moving in a different direction with a new coach who felt it was unnecessary to retain him in a bottom-six role. Fontaine is a depth player and occasional penalty killer, so draft him accordingly.
Fontaine improved in his second season with 31 points (.44 per game compared to .32 in 2013-14) and better reviews for his defense. Despite the gains, Fontaine had trouble winning playing time with the Wild's top forwards and was often benched or relegated to the fourth line. He could take another big step forward this season if he lands a more high-profile role.
Fontaine put up 13 goals and eight assists through 66 games in his rookie year. We'd like to say that the young winger will continue to improve and get more ice time in his sophomore year. But, the Wild's lineup continues to get deeper and the team's top-six looks nearly out of reach for winger and that will continue to limit his upside. His career upside is probably about 50 points -- there's a bit of puck luck, like an empty net on his hat trick or a bounce off the shin, in those 13 goals. He'll be a fantasy role player on the Wild's fourth line. There's not much value in that.
The former University of Minnesota Duluth star scored 56 points in 64 games with AHL Houston last season. He made a strong impression in training camp and skated frequently on the second line. He could carve out a role on a top-three line at some point this season.
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Sent to Edmonton at deadline
RWEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
March 1, 2017
Fontaine was shipped to Edmonton for Taylor Beck by the Rangers prior to Wednesday's NHL trade deadline.
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Signs two-way contract with Rangers
RWNew York Rangers  Free Agent
October 16, 2016
Fontaine signed a two-way contract with the Rangers on Sunday.
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Released from PTO with Stars
RWFree Agent
October 9, 2016
Fontaine was released from his professional tryout with the Stars on Sunday.
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Signs PTO with Dallas
RWDallas Stars  Free Agent
October 6, 2016
Fontaine will join the Stars on a tryout contract and is expected to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Kings.
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Dropped from PTO with Panthers
RWFlorida Panthers  Free Agent
September 30, 2016
Fontaine was released from his professional tryout offer with the Panthers on Friday, Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel reports.
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