News:Daniel Winnik picked up an assist on an empty-net goal in Tuesday's Game 1 victory over Detroit.
Analysis:Daniel Winnik closed out the regular season on an eight-game pointless streak, so he'll take 'em however they come. He skated heavy minutes in this one -- 20:06, well above his season average of 16:50.
News:Daniel Winnik logged an assist in the third period of the Ducks' 2-1 victory over the Oilers on Monday.
Analysis: With two assists in his last four games, Daniel Winnik seems to be rebounding after a seven-game-long pointless streak.
News:Daniel Winnik tallied one assist in the first period of the Ducks' 5-2 victory over the Stars on Wednesday.
Analysis:Daniel Winnik has been somewhat cold recently, as Wednesday's assist ends a seven-game-long pointless streak.
News:Daniel Winnik had a pair of assists in Monday's win over the Sharks.
Analysis: He now has four helpers in the last four games while providing a steady plus-4 rating during that span. After opening the season on a scoring tear, Daniel Winnik's production fell off in a big way and he's still a marginal option in most formats.
News:Daniel Winnik has now gone 14 games without a goal after scoring five goals in the first four contests this season, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: When Daniel Winnik opened the season on fire, there were plenty of warning signs in his recent track record. For the season, he's now sitting with nine points through 18 games (5 G, 4 A) while averaging 17:29/game entering Wednesday.
News:Daniel Winnik has gone six games without a goal since notching five in his first four games.
Analysis: The regression was expected from Daniel Winnik, who's a solid two-way forward usually not known for prolific goal scoring. Winnik may end up having more value to the Ducks than to most rosters. He has two assists over the last six games, but is an impressive plus-9 on the season.
News:Daniel Winnik logged his fifth goal in the Ducks' first four games as Anaheim beat Nashville in a shootout Saturday.
Analysis: If you're one of those buy-low/sell-high owners, now is the time to try to move him for an underperforming star. He has shown zero indication over his career of being able to maintain a pace like this.
News:Daniel Winnik scored twice against the Flames on Monday, giving him four goals on the season, and added an assist as well.
Analysis:Daniel Winnik's career high in goals is 11, so either this is a fluke or Winnik might set new career highs even in this lockout shortened season.
News:Daniel Winnik registered Anaheim's first goal of the new season Saturday, finding the net at the 6:31 mark of the first period of Saturday's contest at Vancouver. He added a second tally later in the Ducks' 7-3 win.
Analysis: This wasn't in the pre-game forecast for Daniel Winnik, who could not remotely be described as a prolific scorer. Since hockey players don't usually enjoy sudden career makeovers at age 27, we suspect this is an aberration, though it might give his ice time a boost in the short run.
News:Daniel Winnik signed a two-year deal worth $3.6 million with the Ducks on Friday, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Daniel Winnik's deal will be worth $1.8 million per year. The center posted eight goals and 15 assists between stops with the Sharks and Avalanche last season. He will likely be in a reserve role for the Ducks this season.
News:Daniel Winnik's first goal as a Shark turned out to be the game-winner Thursday against Boston.
Analysis: He's totaled just two points in 13 games since coming over from Colorado. The Sharks have eight games left this year, so Daniel Winnik could actually end up appearing in 84 contests thanks to the trade. Unfortunately, with 20 points in his first 76 games, those extra two don't offer a lot of upside.
News:Daniel Winnik and T.J. Galiardi were dealt by the Avs with a seventh-round pick to San Jose for Jamie McGinn, Mike Connolly and Michael Sgarbossa just before Monday's trade deadline, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.
Analysis:Daniel Winnik didn't do much with Colorado this year, going minus-11 with just 18 points in 63 games, but he and Galiardi will start fresh with the Sharks, who could use the spark of new blood.
News:Daniel Winnik recorded an assist during Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Kings, his first point in seven games.
Analysis:Daniel Winnik continues to skate on the Avs' third line alongside David Jones and Mark Olver, so his primary role is not to score goals. Oddly enough, his 150 shots on goal put him second on the Avs in that category, ahead of several top-six forwards including Paul Statsny and Milan Hejduk. If Winnik ever learns to harness his shot, he could provide some fantasy upside in deeper formats.
News:Daniel Winnik's assist during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Minnesota was just his second point in the last 19 games.
Analysis:Daniel Winnik's meagre point totals (15 points in 51 games) don't come as much of a surprise considering his third-line role on the team. In fact, the bulk of those points came early in the season when he was playing alongside Ryan O'Reilly and Gabriel Landeskog, who have since been promoted to the Avs' top line. Nowadays, Winnik can be found lining up alongside guys like TJ Galiardi and Jay McClement, linemates who certainly don't carry the same kind of offensive upside. That said, Winnik should continue to hit the scoresheet on a very infrequent basis, so be sure you manage your expectations for him accordingly.
News: With 24 points in 39 games so far this season (12G, 12A), Daniel Winnik is on pace to fall well short of the 67 points he posted last season.
Analysis:Daniel Winnik is really more suited to a third-line role, but with Peter Mueller (concussion) and Matt Duchene (knee) currently on IR, the Avs are desperately short players who can line up at left wing. Winnik has gone nine games without a point, but continues to see roughly 20 minutes of ice time per night on the Avs' second line alongside Paul Stastny and TJ Galiardi. Use with caution.
News: The line of Daniel Winnik, Gabriel Landeskog and Ryan O'Reilly - technically the Avs' third line - has been used more like the top line in recent games, reports the Denver Post.
Analysis: During the Avs' 3-2 victory over the Kings on Sunday, O'Reilly led all forwards with 19:58 of ice time and Landeskog was second with 19:21. Daniel Winnik wasn't far behind with 18:51. At 18:36 average ice time for the season, Winnik is seeing roughly two minutes more per night compared to last season, and over five minutes more compared to two seasons ago. Scoring wise, he has just two goals and two assists in 11 games, but if he continues to see first-line minutes along with Landeskog and O'Reilly, his scoring totals should reflect this before long. Consider adding him to your fantasy roster for those of you in deeper formats.
News:Daniel Winnik is currently skating on what could be called the Avs' hottest line right now, alongside Ryan O'Reilly and Gabriel Landeskog.
Analysis:Daniel Winnik is the grinder of the group and has just a single goal in four games to show for his efforts. However, Landeskog and O'Reilly have seven points between them (2G, 5A), so Winnik will no doubt earn his share of points as long as coach Joe Sacco keeps the trio together. Winnik is worth a look right now in very deep fantasy formats.
News: Winnik scored the game-tying goal Tuesday night with just three seconds left in regulation.
Analysis: The Avs had pulled their goalie and were on the power play when Winnik tapped in the tying goal. The goal was just his second power play goal on the season, so don't expect a massive contribution on the man advantage from Winnik going forward.
News: Winnik had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's win over Buffalo.
Analysis: Winnik is a useful role player for Colorado, but with just 16 points on the season, he has no fantasy value.
News: Winnik will return to his third-line role Tuesday against the Panthers, the Denver Post reports.
Analysis: In a recent line-shuffling against the Hurricanes on Friday, Winnik was skating on the first line with Paul Stastny and Milan Hejduk, but that experiment appears to have ended. With nine points (5G, 4A) in 26 games so far this season, Winnik shows occasional flashes of offensive output, but not enough to warrant any real fantasy consideration in standard leagues.
News: Winnik (leg contusion) will play Friday against the Hurricanes, according to the Denver Post.
Analysis: Not only has his leg healed enough to play, but he'll be playing on a line with Paul Stastny and Milan Hejduk, two of the team's best forwards. Winnik's fantasy value could be primed for a major uptick if he can stick with these guys - monitor carefully.
News: Contrary to previous reports, Winnik (leg contusion) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, the Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Winnik skated at practice Monday and was said to be feeling good enough to go against the Thrashers on Tuesday.
News: Winnik has been diagnosed with a leg contusion, reports the Denver Post.
Analysis: Winnik suffered the injury during Saturday night's game against Minnesota. He is considered day-to-day and is not expected to play Tuesday against Atlanta. Winnik is more of a fourth-line player and has very little fantasy significance.
News: Winnik was left Saturday's game after being hit by teammate John-Michael Liles' shot early in the first; he did not return.
Analysis: The shot appeared to knock the family jewels from the vault and the winger left doubled over. But it ends up the puck hit him in the thigh, leaving him with a deep bone bruise, according to a report on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada. His fantasy value is limited; he's far more important in the on-ice arena.
News: Winnik is proving to be a nice source of goals in his first season with the Avalanche. The Canadian-born winger has already triggered the lamp five times this season.
Analysis: Winnik is on pace for 20 goals, and it's clear that he's been more involved offensively compared to at any other point in his young NHL career. He's averaging more than two shots taken per game, which can only help him beat his previous career high in the goal-scoring department, when he potted 11 goals in 2007-08, his rookie campaign with the Coyotes.
News: Winnik is expected to open the season on the Avs' fourth line, reports the Denver Post.
Analysis: "I'd imagine I'll have the same role I did in Phoenix, just a hard-nosed forward, good along the wall," Winnik said. "But I'd like to chip in offensively too." Winnik scored 19 points (4G, 15A) last season with the Coyotes, and you can expect similar numbers out of him this year. If that somehow makes him valuable in your fantasy league, then feel free to draft accordingly.
News: Phoenix C Daniel Winnik returned from an upper body injury on Tuesday at Detroit. Winnik had missed two straight games.
Analysis: Winnik is far more valuable to the Coyotes than Fantasy owners. He does have some Fantasy appeal in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik (upper body) missed a second straight game Saturday.
Analysis: Winnik is far more valuable to the Coyotes than Fantasy owners when healthy. He does have some Fantasy appeal in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik was unable to play on Thursday against the Predators because of a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Winnik is one of those players that grinds it out for his team as a lower-line contributor. He mostly does his job on the defensive end, so he can keep his lineup spot. Winnik is far more valuable to the Coyotes than Fantasy owners when healthy. He does have some Fantasy appeal in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik left Monday's game against the Sabres with an upper-body injury. He had no points in 12:24 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Winnik is one of those players that grinds it out for his team as a lower-line contributor. He mostly does his job on the defensive end, so he can keep his lineup spot. Winnik is far more valuable to the Coyotes than Fantasy owners when healthy. He does have some Fantasy appeal in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Phoenix C Daniel Winnik returned to the lineup on Thursday against the Canucks after missing five games with an upper body injury. He had no points in 14:51 of ice time and finished at minus-3. He has no points in his last six games.
Analysis: Winnik has been a solid presence at both ends of the ice for Phoenix and is starting to develop under coach Dave Tippett. Still, Winnik is still far more valuable to the Coyotes than Fantasy owners when healthy.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday recalled forwards Kevin Porter and Jeff Hoggan from their AHL affiliate in San Antonio and put forward Daniel Winnik on the injured list. Winnik was injured in Saturday night's 3-2 win over Los Angeles. He has two goals and 10 assists in 39 games this season. The Coyotes say Winnik has an upper-body injury but did not release any details.
Analysis: The 24-year-old Winnik is also at plus-10 through 39 games. He has been a solid presence at both ends of the ice for Phoenix and is starting to develop under coach Dave Tippett. Still, Winnik is still far more valuable to the Coyotes than Fantasy owners when healthy.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik failed to record a point and finished at even in 12:08 of ice time on Thursday against the Kings. He hasn't scored since Oct. 29 and has only one point in his last nine games.
Analysis: The good news for Winnik is that coach Wayne Gretzky is no longer behind the bench and he doesn't have to fear a demotion to the minors. Winnik is delivering solid two-way play for Phoenix, but he isn't tearing it up for Fantasy owners. Winnik is still far more valuable to the Coyotes than Fantasy owners.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik scored in Thursday's win over the Blues, giving him six points on the season. Last year, Winnik had just seven points in 49 games, while back in his only full campaign of 2007-08, he had 26 points in 79 games.
Analysis: Winnik got a season-high 16:16 1of ice time on Thursday and could be moving up the depth chart if he keeps this scoring pace. He has no Fantasy value for the time being, though.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik tallied two assists and finished at plus-1 during Monday's game against the Rangers. He has three assists in his last four games.
Analysis: Winnik was banished to the minors in 2008-09 after he fell into coach Wayne Gretzky's doghouse. Well, Gretzky has moved on and Dave Tippett is now behind the bench. Winnik has been determined to prove himself after a poor season and he is off to a nice start. However, he is not a top offensive player and still has minimal Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Daniel Winnik wasn't assured of even making the Coyotes this season, but had a strong training camp and showed why he deserves to stick in the first game against Los Angeles. Winnik had several strong shifts early in the game and then picked up a big goal when he got in front of the net and deflected a Zbynek Michalek shot from the point into the net in the second period to give Phoenix a 3-0 lead.
Analysis: New coach Dave Tippett has been talking about Winnik needing to play as big as he is and Winnik appeared to hear the message. As long as he is productive, he is going to remain in the lineup on a nightly basis. However, Winnik is still not on the scoring lines and has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Coyotes forward Daniel Winnik struggled mightily last season, and he's anticipating better things this time around. Winnik, who had only three goals and four assists in 49 games in his sophomore season, has this mindset: "Just completely forget about last year as a whole, and I think I've done that already throughout the summer."
Analysis: Winnik said the subpar season was not a result of poor effort or being out of shape; instead, he said he seemed to get stuck in a rut. Winnik has the ability to play on the wings, which could help his chances of getting back on track. However, he remains a low-end Fantasy reserve Draft Day.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik was awarded a one-year contract following of an arbitration hearing.
Analysis: The 24-year-old left winger had three goals and four assists in 49 games with the Coyotes last season. He has no Fantasy value heading into the 2009-10 season.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Saturday's game against the Canucks. After the Coyotes failed to score on two power-play opportunities, Winnik beat Roberto Luongo at even strength with 5:55 left in the first period.
Analysis: Winnik has three goals this season. The other two came in a Feb. 14 game against Calgary. He has bounced between the AHL and NHL this season and hasn't been much of an offensive factor. Winnik is not worth owning in Fantasy.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik, who had only two points in 29 games coming into Saturday night, scored twice and added an assist in a loss to the Flames.
Analysis: Winnik, a ninth-round pick from 2004, played 79 games last season with Phoenix and put up 26 points. But injuries and a stint in the minors have halted his production a little this season and he remains barely worth owning in Fantasy play.
News: On Sunday, the Coyotes recalled left wing Daniel Winnik from San Antonio of the American Hockey League. The 23-year-old Winnik had an assist in 23 games for the Coyotes this season before being assigned to San Antonio for conditioning on Jan. 1.
Analysis: Phoenix has been overly disappointed with Winnik's performance this season and they are hoping that the demotion to the minors will get him back on track. Still, he is not expected to be a top-six forward and has limited Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports oyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said a player might be recalled from San Antonio (AHL) during the upcoming road trip. His first option could be LW Daniel Winnik, who was struggling this season before being reassigned to the AHL last week.
Analysis: Phoenix has been overly disappointed with Winnik's performance this season and they are hoping that the demotion to the minors will get him back on track. Still, he is not expected to be a top-six forward and has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes sent goalie Josh Tordjman back to the minor leagues on Thursday, just a day after calling him up from the San Antonio Rampage. Joining Tordjman on the trip to Texas will be forward Daniel Winnik, who had one assist in 23 games for the Coyotes this season.
Analysis: A 23-year-old Montreal native, Tordjman had three shutouts, a 2.70 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage in 24 games with San Antonio this season. He was recalled to the Coyotes under emergency conditions on Wednesday. Winnik had 11 goals and 15 assists and registered 25 penalty minutes in 79 games as a rookie for the Coyotes last season.
News:The Sports Xchange reports one area of concern for the Coyotes is that left wing Daniel Winnik, who had a standout rookie season, is having a difficult time getting points. In 20 games, he has only one assist, and he did not take a shot Saturday night against the Blues.
Analysis: Coach Wayne Gretzky said he has talked to Winnik about the lack of offensive production, noting that he is a high-energy player who sometimes forgets to stop in front of the net to create opportunities for himself. Winnik said he is getting better in that phase of his game and will work harder to hone that skill. Still, Winnik has limited Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News: Coyotes LW Daniel Winnik returned to the lineup Friday against the Avalanche after missing six games with an upper-body injury. He didn't have a point in 12:57 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: Coach Wayne Gretzky has recently challenged Winnik to provide more of an offensive spark and it will be interesting to see how he responds now that he is healthy. Still, Winnik has limited Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News: The Coyotes have taken C Daniel Winnik off IR and he will play Friday vs. Colorado.
Analysis: Winnik plays 14 minutes a game in Phoenix, but he only has one assist this season. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Before Friday's game against the Hurricanes, the Coyotes placed LW Daniel Winnik on injured reserve and recalled RW Enver Lisin from San Antonio to replace him.
Analysis: Winnik was only supposed to miss a few days with a bruised midsection, but by placing him on IR, it allows Phoenix to add a healthy body to the roster. Winnik could be back within the week, but he still has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: The Arizona Republic reports that Coyotes C Daniel Winnik (bruised midsection) sat out Tuesday night. Winnik is doubtful for Friday's game at Carolina, but could return Saturday or Monday.
Analysis: Winnik plays 14 minutes a game in Phoenix, but he only has one assist this season. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik started a fight in the first period Saturday with rookie Derek Dorsett, and totaled 17 penalty minutes for the incident. He was given a five-minute fighting penalty, 10-minute game misconduct and two-minute instigator foul.
Analysis: Winnik had all of 25 penalty minutes in 79 games last season, so he doesn't have much of a mean streak in him. He was just sticking up for a teammate Saturday. Winnik is seeing some time on the top lines this season, but he still remains a low-end Fantasy reserve.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik assisted twice Tuesday in a 5-4 OT win against the Sharks and now has 25 points in this, his rookie season.
Analysis: Winnik might develop into a solid scorer one day, but for now continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Coyotes rookie C Daniel Winnik tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Oilers.
Analysis: Winnik only has 23 points in 71 games this season with the Coyotes. He might develop into a solid scorer one day, but for now continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik scored one goal and finished at plus-1 during Sunday's game against the Predators. Winnik made a move just outside the crease and managed to slide the puck between the goalie Dan Ellis and the right post for his seventh of the season at 7:40 of the second period. He has two goals in his last four games.
Analysis: The rookie out of New Hampshire might not be as talented as fellow rookie Peter Mueller, but he is no slouch. He still needs time to develop and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik scored on a tip-in at 5:04 of the second period Monday against the Avs. It was his sixth goal of the season and second in six games.
Analysis: The rookie out of New Hampshire might not be as talented as fellow rookie Peter Mueller, but he is no slouch. He still needs time to develop and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Phoenix scored on its first shot 54 seconds into Monday's game against the Sabres on a 3-on-2 breakaway. Daniel Winnik finished the play with assists from Martin Hanzal and Zbynek Michalek. It was his fifth goal of the season and first in seven games. He has two assists in his last six game as well.
Analysis: The rookie out of New Hampshire might not be as talented as fellow rookie Peter Mueller, but he is no slouch. He still needs time to develop and is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik ended a 16-game goal drought Tuesday when he found the back of the net in Phoenix's 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames. Winnik opened the scoring at 3:30 when Niko Kapanen cut across the slot and neatly slid a pass back in the opposite direction to the Coyotes rookie. Winnik one-timed a low shot past Miikka Kiprusoff for his fourth goal of the season.
Analysis: Winnik isn't seeing much of the ice in his first season, averaging about 13 minutes a game, and so has minimal Fantasy value.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik tied the game at 1 at 5:17 of the second period Saturday against the Red Wings when he capitalized on defenseman Andreas Lilja's giveaway deep in the Detroit zone. Winnik took the puck, skated in on Chris Osgood, made a fake and put a forehand shot high into the net for his third goal. It was his second goal in four games.
Analysis: Winnik has picked up his scoring pace recently, but is still not doing a whole lot in about 13 minutes per game. Winnik is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik opened the scoring at 4:16 of the first period Saturday against the Maple Leafs. It was his second goal this season and first since Oct. 4 against the Blues. Winnik also had an assist in the game and two in his last two appearances.
Analysis: The rookie out of New Hampshire is averaging about 12 minutes per game and isn't exactly filling up the stat sheet (2 G, 4 A). Winnik is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time.
News: Coyotes C Daniel Winnik (illness) was able to play Saturday against the Ducks. He did not record a point in 10:31 of ice time and finished with a minus-1 rating. Winnik, who has played both left wing and center, missed Friuday's game against the Stars. He fell ill after Tuesday's game in St. Louis and did not practice for two days.
Analysis: The 22-year-old rookie has one goal ans two assists in 10 games. He also sports a nasty minus-5 rating. Winnik is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Coyotes rookie Daniel Winnik, who has played both left wing and center, missed the game against the Stars on Friday. He fell ill after Tuesday's game in St. Louis and did not practice for two days.
Analysis: The 22-year-old rookie has one goal ans two assists in 10 games. He also sports a nasty minus-5 rating. Winnik is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time.
News: D Craig Weller and C Daniel Winnik each picked up an assist and plus-1 in Thursday's game against the Predators.
Analysis: Despite the solid performances, Weller and Winnik are only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this point. The Coyotes are back in action on Saturday against the Wild.
News: Daniel Winnik was able to pick up a goal in Thursday's regular season opener at St. Louis. It was his first NHL point, which came on an assist from Martin Hanzal, who also picked up his first-career point.
Analysis: Despite the score, Winnik is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues. The Coyotes will be back on the ice Saturday night when the Bruins pay a visit.
