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Ice and Fire: Most Valuable Patrick
February 1, 2016
The Blackhawks' Patrick Kane is Dan Pennucci's shoo-in for first-half MVP honors, as his 73 points at the All-Star break are blowing the competition away.
Ice and Fire: Apex Predator?
Ice and Fire: Apex Predator?
January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016
Dan Pennucci has been disappointed with the production of Nashville's Filip Forsberg, but recent positive signs have him optimistic for the future.
Ice and Fire: Daily Frustrations
January 18, 2016
Dan Pennucci dives into the unique format of his NHL keeper league, where owning the Bruins' Tuukka Rask has been part of a disappointing campaign.
Ice and Fire: Hockey-Tonk
Ice and Fire: Hockey-Tonk
January 11, 2016
January 11, 2016
Dan Pennucci likes the change of scenery for Ryan Johansen in Nashville and is impressed with the surprisingly strong work Louis Domingue has been doing in Arizona with Mike Smith injured.
Ice and Fire: Separate Ways
Ice and Fire: Separate Ways
January 5, 2016
January 5, 2016
While Aleksander Barkov is flourishing for the surging Panthers, fellow 2013 draftee Jonathan Drouin is going in the other direction, having recently been demoted to the AHL.
Ice and Fire: The Force Awakens?
December 28, 2015
Dan Pennucci joins fantasy owners everywhere in his happiness to see Steven Stamkos finally starting to produce the numbers expected of a first-round pick.
Ice and Fire: Nilsson Rating
Ice and Fire: Nilsson Rating
December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015
Dan Pennucci calls attention to a handful of goaltending situations, including Anders Nilsson taking a firm grip on the Oilers' net.
Ice and Fire: Historic Territory
December 7, 2015
The Senators' Erik Karlsson is on pace to be the first defenseman in five years to average a point per game, and Dan Pennucci can't recommend him highly enough.
Ice and Fire: Debunking the Rumor Mill
November 30, 2015
Dan Pennucci rejects the notion of the Penguins trading Evgeni Malkin or Sidney Crosby in the wake of rumors of a rift between Crosby and Mario Lemieux.
Ice and Fire: Rolling in the Rockies
November 23, 2015
Dan Pennucci calls fantasy owners' attention to Matt Duchene and a number of other Avs who are producing in fantasy despite the team's poor record.
Ice and Fire: Picking Up the Pace
November 16, 2015
With scoring down across the NHL, Dan Pennucci takes a look at potential sources of precious power-play production, including blossoming Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.
Ice and Fire: Underwhelming Superstars
November 9, 2015
Dan Pennucci takes a look at first-round fantasy picks whose owners are suffering through disappointing production early on, with none more prominent than Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby.
Ice and Fire: Go Marchand In
Ice and Fire: Go Marchand In
November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015
Dan Pennucci surveys the NHL landscape and likes how Brad Marchand's game has come around following a slow start to the year.
Ice and Fire: Not Splurgin' on Spurgeon
October 26, 2015
Dan Pennucci discusses fantasy storylines around the league, including recommending that owners sell high on the Wild's Jared Spurgeon, who's tallied four points in eight games to start the year.
Ice and Fire: Oilers Should Hammer and Nail Foes
October 20, 2015
Dan Pennucci has some advice for Edmonton's coaching staff: play Nail Yakupov and Rob Klinkhammer on the same line, for the puns if nothing else.
Ice and Fire: Opening Observations
October 13, 2015
Dan Pennucci looks at what Justin Abdelkader's hot start for Detroit can mean for fantasy teams, as he's likely available on the waiver wire.
Ice & Fire: Season Predictions, Draft Observations
October 1, 2015
Dan Pennucci returns with a weekly column for RotoWire after a short hiatus. In this week's edition he discusses his season-long predicitions and his observations from his completed drafts.
Morning Skate: Hockey Tonk
Morning Skate: Hockey Tonk
February 21, 2015
February 21, 2015
Cody Franson is no longer a member of the Maple Leafs. Janet and Dan discuss that trade as their launching point this week.
Morning Skate: Trade Em Up
Morning Skate: Trade Em Up
February 13, 2015
February 13, 2015
Dan Pennucci and Janet Eagleson talk trade in this edition - both in the NHL and in their home league with each other, where Janet traded her beloved Patrick Kane to Dan.
Morning Skate: Filip Forsberg's Breakout
November 26, 2014
Dan and Janet return and discuss Filip Forsberg's breakout with the Preds this season among other topics.
2014-2015 Devils Preview: Vet Cemetery
September 29, 2014
The 38-year-old Patrik Elias is one of several greybeards the Devils will count on to drive their offensive attack this season, but that's precisely the problem.
Draft Kit: 2014-15 Busts
Draft Kit: 2014-15 Busts
August 13, 2014
August 13, 2014
Ryan Kesler might be in a better fantasy set-up in Anaheim, but RotoWire's Dan Pennucci suggests that he'll be overdrafted in most leagues this year.
Morning Skate: Bear Season
April 17, 2014
Both Dan Pennucci and Janet Eagleson have Zdeno Chara and Boston winning The Cup
Wednesday Daily Puck: Back On Ice In Dallas
April 8, 2014
Columbus and Dallas resume the March 10 contest against Columbus in the wake of the Rich Peverly injury
Blue Line Buzz: Pleasant Surprises
April 6, 2014
James Wisniewski makes Dan Pennucci's list of pleasant suprises from the blue line. Which of them have enduring value?
Wednesday Daily Puck: Senator Elect?
April 1, 2014
Mika Zibanejad has been showing his skill in the nation's capital
Morning Skate: Rotting Leafs
March 31, 2014
Toronto is fading fast in the East. Janet and Dan discuss the Leafs' woes among this week's topics.
Blue Line Buzz: Flame On
Blue Line Buzz: Flame On
March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014
The Flames and Mark Giordano have been quite productive lately, plus Dan Pennucci breaks down the goon points pool in this week's edition.
Wednesday Daily Puck: Penguin Down
March 25, 2014
The Penguins will be without Evgeni Malkin possibly for the rest of the regular season
Thursday Daily Puck: Return of The Devil
March 19, 2014
Zach Parise returns to New Jersey while the playoff race heats up.
Morning Skate: A Rift in Sochi?
March 18, 2014
Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin apparently feuded in Sochi, and that may have carried over to Ovie's play in Washington.
Blue Line Buzz: Barrie Finding His Way
March 16, 2014
Tyson Barrie took a long time to get settled with the Avalanche, but he's been a strong producer lately for them.
Wednesday Daily Puck: Orcas Dying
March 11, 2014
Kevin Bieksa and Vancouver don't have much to smile about of late.
Morning Skate: Tire Pumping
March 8, 2014
Dan and Janet discuss the various trade deadline deals, including the very brief but delicious pairing of Tim Thomas and Roberto Luongo on the same team.
Wednesday Daily Puck: Luongo's Sweet Freedom
March 4, 2014
Roberto Luongo won't be sad to leave Vancouver for sunny Florida
Morning Skate: Olympic Gloating, Trade Fallout
March 2, 2014
Janet gloats about Team Canada's double-dip, and she and Dan break down the Ryan Miller trade.
Blue Line Buzz: Let the Dealing Begin
March 2, 2014
Christian Ehrhoff, seen here in better days with Vancouver, could be looking at another welcomed change of scenery before the trade deadline.
Wednesday Daily Puck: Full Speed Ahead
February 25, 2014
The NHL kicks off its post-Olympic stretch run
Group A: Ain't No Miracle: Americans Faceoff With Russia
February 14, 2014
Backes and Team USA will be too much for Russia
Blue Line Buzz: Olympic Blue Lines
February 9, 2014
Ryan Suter figures to log a ton of ice time for Team USA, much as he does for the Wild during the regular season.
Wednesday Daily Puck: Hawks, Ducks Battle
February 4, 2014
Jonas Hiller and the Ducks take on Chicago Wednesday Where will Ryan Miller end up?
Blue Line Buzz: John Carlson Sighting
February 2, 2014
In Washington, sightings of American Olympian John Carlson have been reported. Dan Pennucci discusses Carlson's mercurial production and highlights other blue liners on the rise this week.
The Daily Puck: Eastern Conference A Fine Mess
February 1, 2014
Washington needs Nicklas Backstrom to start producing more if the Caps want to stay in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race
Sochi 2014: Team Analysis - United States
January 31, 2014
Joe Pavelski will be a key contributor for the American envoy to Russia, but can they improve upon their last Olympic result?
Blue Line Buzz: The Young and Restless
January 26, 2014
Some Young Blueliners to Watch
Wednesday Daily Puck: Flyers Raking In Goals
January 21, 2014
Scott Hartnell and the Flyers are scoring in bunches, but take on a rising Carolina team.
Blue Line Buzz: Buy Low (But Buyer Beware)
January 20, 2014
Alexander Edler has returned after a month-long absence, and you might be able to snag him given how slowly he started this season, writes Dan Pennucci.
Wednesday Daily Puck: Rivalry Night
January 14, 2014
Ryan Kesler needs to step up for Vancouver while Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin battle on Wednesday.
Blue Line Buzz: Mid-Season Awards
January 12, 2014
Cam Fowler wins the coveted Anti-Tyler Myers award for bouncing back from two bad years this season.
Wednesday Daily Puck: Sharpening For Sochi
January 7, 2014
Patrick Sharp has been on a tear the last two weeks and will be heading to Sochi