Mike Brown has impressed his Oiler teammates since being acquired four games ago from Toronto.
Brown has a goal and two fights and generally has provided some jump when he is on the ice. "He got into two spirited fights. I would have liked to have seen us respond, too ... a little bit better," Edmonton captain Shawn Horcoff said. "We talked about that. But he's been a really good addition for us ... and the kid can really skate. He really brings what we're looking for which is an uptempo style, and he's great in the locker-room." The Oilers really needed a tough guy to protect all their outstanding young talent and Brown is worth picking up in pools that use the penalty minute category.

Newly-acquired Mike Brown has racked up two fighting majors in three game since being acquired by the Oilers.
Brown dropped the glove with Nashville's Richard Clune one night after tussling with Jordin Tootoo of the Red Wings. The situation bears monitoring as the former Maple Leaf could be relevant for fantasy if he becomes the primary enforcer for Edmonton going forward.

Mike Brown dropped the gloves in his second game with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Edmonton sent a conditional 2014 fourth-round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Brown. They were hoping he'd provide them with more toughness and so far he has nine hits in two games in addition to the fight. However, Edmonton still lost both games with Brown in the lineup.

Toronto has shipped Mike Brown to the Edmonton Oilers for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft.
According to reports, if the Oilers qualify for the playoffs this season the pick will turn into a third-round choice in 2014. Brown has racked up 70 penalty minutes, including six fighting majors, in 12 games this season. He'll add some toughness to the Oilers provided he passes his physical by Tuesday afternoon and the trade goes through.

Mike Brown returned to action on Wednesday February 27.

Mike Brown has a lower body injury and did not practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
Brown also missed time earlier this season with a shoulder injury. His status for Wednesday's game against the Canadiens is unclear and we're listing him as day-to-day for now. Brown has no points and 55 penalty minutes in 11 games this season.

The return of Mike Brown to the Maple Leaf lineup could lead to some line shuffling for Saturday night's game against Ottawa.
Clarke MacArthur and/or Jay McClement could be promoted a line or two if Brown starts the contest on the Buds; fourth unit. Other Leaf wingers could also be moved up or down in the lineup to accommodate Brown's return.

Mike Brown (shoulder) has been activated off of the injured reserve list.
Brown will be available for Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators. He has no points and 29 penalty minutes in five games this season.

Mike Brown (shoulder) may return to the lineup Thursday.
He has missed the past seven games with a shoulder injury, but practiced with the team on Wednesday.

Mike Brown (should) might be able to return on Saturday.
Toronto has already placed Carl Gunnarsson (groin) on the injured reserve list, which frees up a spot for Brown when he's ready to be activated. Brown has no points and 29 penalty minutes in five games this season.

Mike Brown (shoulder) is on the injured reserve list.
Brown hurt his shoulder during Toronto's game on Jan. 30. He should be considered day-to-day at this point.

Mike Brown is projected to miss at least a week with a shoulder injury.
He suffered the ailment on Tuesday when he fell to the ice in a fight with Buffalo's Mike Weber that probably should've been broken up sooner.

Mike Brown suffered a bruised shoulder in Tuesday's win against the Sabres.
The ailment, which isn't believed to be serious, occurred during a first-period fight with the Buffalo's Mike Weber. Brown did not practice on Wednesday. He has racked up 29 penalty minutes over five games in 2013.

Maple Leafs forward Mike Brown was injured in Tuesday's overtime win over Buffalo.
Coach Randy Carlyle divulged after the game that Brown was hurt, but didn't go into detail about the nature of the ailment. In case you were relying on Brown for penalty minutes in a rotisserie format, we'll pass along more information as it becomes available.