May 6, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Early Playoff Reactions

Despite dropping one of the first two games in Boston, the Bruins should still advance against the Leafs, according to RotoWire's Dan Pennucci.

April 30, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Blue Line Disappointments

Michael Del Zotto had a decent enough season, but decent enough isn't what his fantasy owners were looking for this season.

April 23, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Year in Review, Part I

Mike Green enjoyed a bit of a renaissance over the second of the season, helping key the Caps' stretch run.

April 14, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: This Year's Underachievers

Dmitry Kulikov goes under Dan Pennucci's microscope among those underachieving defensemen this year.

April 8, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Is the Window Still Open

Dan Boyle has sparked the Sharks' recent run - can they keep it up and be a force in the playoffs?

April 2, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Save the Penguins

Sidney Crosby isn't the only star that the Penguins are learning to live without, as Kris Letang is also hurt.

March 26, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: APB in Newark

The Devils are seeking a new point man after Marek Zidlicky went down with a shoulder injury.

March 17, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Hits and Blocks Galore

Alex Pietrangelo falls under the radar in one respect - his high number of blocked shots. Dan Pennucci explores the hits and blocks stats in this week's article.

March 10, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: No Dough(ty) Needed

With Drew Doughty struggling this season, Jake Muzzin has stepped up his scoring touch. Does Dan Pennucci think it will last?

March 3, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: It Only Gets Better

The Red Wings have had trouble coping with the absence of Nicklas Lidstrom.

February 25, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: The Ballerina?

Zdeno Chara scored a particularly graceful goal this weekend.

February 17, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Useless Senators

Erik Karlsson is out for the season after suffering a fluke injury.

February 10, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Falling Stars

Duncan Keith was once among the elite, but we should tamp down our expectations for him now.

February 5, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Gilbert Thriving in Minnesota

Tom Gilbert has played well to start the season with the Wild.

January 28, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Desert Dogs

Dan Pennucci talks about the early returns from this season, including what Keith Yandle and company are doing for the Yotes.

January 21, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Opening Week Observations

Kris Letang and the Pens are off to a great start.

January 13, 2013

Blue Line Buzz: Blue Liner Tiers

Should Erik Karlsson be a first-round pick? Dan Pennucci discusses that and reviews the defensemen tiers behind Karlsson.

April 11, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Storylines, Predictions, Breakout Candidates

Will Michael Del Zotto continue to shine in the playoffs?

April 4, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Green With Envy

Mike Green continues to frustrate his fantasy owners this season.

March 28, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Trophy Talk

Does Erik Karlsson merit the Norris Trophy merely on the basis of his offensive prowess?

March 18, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Timonen Returns

Kimmo Timonen is closing in on 40 points again this season. He returned from a lower-body injury last week.

March 11, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Capital Concerns

What's wrong with the Caps?

March 5, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Extra Orca

Alex Edler has gotten some reinforcements behind him on the blue line.

February 26, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Friday Night Lite

Could this be Martin Brodeur's last season with the Devils?

February 19, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Shark Week

Dan Pennucci watched a lot of Dan Boyle and the Sharks on their East Coast swing last week.

February 12, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: On the Streit and Narrow

Mark Streit may be one of the league's best offensive defensemen no one talks about, as he suffers from the same disease as John Tavares: being a member of the New York Islanders.

February 5, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Good Grief

Ryan Whitney is back and productive again, but will it last?

January 29, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: All-Star Edition

Alexander Edler should be a perennial All-Star.

January 23, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Back In Action

The Penguins finally had some good news on the injury front, getting Kris Letang back last weekend.

January 15, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: Swiss Misters

Mark Streit came over from Switzerland to make a big impact with the Canadiens and then the Islanders. The Habs now have two-other Swiss-born blue liners making an impact.

January 8, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: New Years Resolutions, Part II

The Flyers really miss Chris Pronger on their blue line.

January 1, 2012

Blue Line Buzz: New Years Resolutions, Part I

Dan Pennucci's blue-line resolutions for the first half of the league.

December 26, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Ducks Fly Together

Lubomir Visnovsky has been on fire since returning from injury.

December 20, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Ringing Bells

Kris Letang's injury has hurt the Penguins, but others are stepping up in his place.

December 5, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Coaching Carousel Spinning

Four NHL coaches have already lost their jobs. Dan Pennucci discusses the changes' fantasy impacts and speculates who might be next.

November 27, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Observations At the Quarter Pole

What stands out so far, and of those outliers, what's likely to continue?

November 20, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Predators On the Prowl

Ryan Suter and Shea Weber are off to excellent starts.

November 14, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: The Death of the 100-Point Defenseman

Mike Green has come the closest in recent times to getting 100 points from the blue line, but even he isn't likely to achieve that milestone in today's NHL.

November 7, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Heirs Apparent and Ancient Wonders

Niklas Kronwall just got a contract extension from the Red Wings.

October 31, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: The Weekly Whip-Around

Alexander Edler is healthy again and is off to a great start.

October 24, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Hurt By the Suspension Policy

Kris Letang's suspension at the beginning of last week was hotly debated and cost his fantasy owners in weekly leagues.

October 16, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Don't Panic

Dan Pennucci has a word of advice for those off to bad starts.

October 9, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Turning Leaf

Dion Phaneuf had his ups and downs in Calgary, but he's off to a good start with the Leafs this season.

October 2, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Good Defenders on Bad Power Plays

Shea Weber is an obvious target from the blue line from a team that didn't perform well on the power play last year. Who are some less obvious targets?

September 25, 2011

Blue Line Buzz: Sharper Sabres

What does the arrival of Christian Ehrhoff (pictured) in Buffalo do for Tyler Myers?