Pens' Dupuis Enters Postseason On 17-Game Point Streak
News:Pascal Dupuis collected two goals and five points in six games against Pittsburgh's first-round playoff opponent, the Flyers, in the regular season.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis outperformed any and all expectations in 2011-12, collecting career high's in goals (25), assists (34), and points (59). Despite his sparkling numbers, the forward finished with more short-handed points (3) than on the power play (1). Dupuis also rang up eight game-winning goals, second on the Pens behind Evgeni Malkin's nine.
News:Pascal Dupuis scored his third shorthanded goal and 24th overall on the year in Thursday's loss to the Islanders, stretching his points streak to 12 games.
Analysis: At the time, the shorty tied the game at 1-1, but things didn't go well for Pittsburgh from there. This hasn't been the flashiest points streak in the world -- he has just two multi-point games in it -- but there's certainly something to be said for getting on the board so consistently. Pascal Dupuis has already blown by his career highs in goals and points, and he's just one off his best plus-minus mark, 2002-03's plus-17.
News:Pascal Dupuis extended his point streak to 11 games with an assist Tuesday.
Analysis: He has eight goals and 14 points during his latest hot streak. After a midseason slump, Pascal Dupuis has collected 23 points in his last 26 games.
News:Pascal Dupuis picked up his career-high 22nd goal -- and seventh game-winner -- Thursday night.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis now has 47 points (22, 25) for the Pens, a surprising feat considering that he has just one power-play point (an assist). The winger also extended his point streak to eight games, a hot stretch that's included seven goals and three assists.
News:Pascal Dupuis scored his 19th goal Thursday, giving him eight goals and 14 points in his last 16 contests.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis has skated with Jordan Staal and Steve Sullivan for most of his scoring spree. He's one goal away from his career high. What makes Dupuis' offense somewhat surprising is that he's doing it all at even strength -- only one of his 43 points in 2011-12 have come courtesy of the power play.
News:Pascal Dupuis scored at the 4:10 mark of the third period to complete Pittsburgh's 3-2 come-from-behind win over Toronto on Wednesday. He also scored the first goal for the Penguins and assisted on the second.
Analysis: He finished the night with a plus-2 rating and four shots on net. Pascal Dupuis is on a decent run right now with 11 points (6G, 5A) over his last 13 games.
News:Pascal Dupuis has one assist in nine games after going pointless Tuesday night.
Analysis: He took a game-high seven shots and had several excellent opportunities, but was unable to convert anything. Pascal Dupuis is still on pace for a peak season but his prospects have dimmed a bit.
News:Pascal Dupuis (upper body) is expected to play Friday against the Rangers, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis left the team's last game early with an injury, but appears set to play against New York. He has 11 goals and 25 points in 38 games, including four goals and an assist in 13 December contests.
News:Pascal Dupuis (upper body) practiced with the team Thursday, the Penguins' Web site reports.
Analysis: He'll be evaluated again prior to Friday's game. With Pittsburgh playing two games in two days, there's a chance Pascal Dupuis suits up Saturday, even if he can't go Friday.
News:Pascal Dupuis (upper body) is questionable for Friday's game against the Rangers, TSN reports.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis suffered the upper body injury during Saturday's game and is still considered day-to-day.
Penguins' Dupuis Exits Early With Upper Body Injury
News:Pascal Dupuis left Saturday's game early after suffering an upper body injury in the first period, according to the Penguins' official website.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis will not return to Saturday's game, but expect an update on his status moving forward when more details are released.
News:Pascal Dupuis scored his 11th goal of the season and finished plus-2 in a 4-2 win over Carolina on Tuesday.
Analysis: He played one of his better games in recent weeks. Pascal Dupuis took four shots on goal, his second-highest total in 11 December contests.
News:Pascal Dupuis went pointless with one shot in Tuesday's win over Chicago.
Analysis: The versatile forward has points on just three of 30 Pittsburgh scores in the month of December. Not surprisingly, his scoring mojo took a hit when Sidney Crosby sat back down with post-concussion symptoms.
News:Pascal Dupuis was held pointless for the fifth time in seven December games Friday and finished minus-3 against Ottawa.
Analysis: The Pens have been using Pascal Dupuis at center because of a plethora of injuries. He's a versatile forward but Pittsburgh is giving him too much responsibility right now and he hasn't been up to the task. Whenever Sidney Crosby comes back will be the time to employ Dupuis once again on fantasy teams.
News:Pascal Dupuis centered a makeshift second line Saturday and netted his ninth goal, a game-winner, against the Islanders.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis, who typically serves as a wing for Sidney Crosby, skated in between Tyler Kennedy and Matt Cooke. His versatility gives Pittsburgh flexibility and his offensive production -- nine goals and 22 points in 30 games -- gives fantasy owners a pleasant surprise.
News:Pascal Dupuis was held scoreless Monday night but has 21 points (8, 13) in 26 games.
Analysis: The Penguins forward, who continues to skate primarily with Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz, continues to produce -- he has four goals and five assists in his last eight games. Pascal Dupuis also ranks sixth in the league with 19 even-strength points. He sees little time on the man advantage, as highlighted by his total of one power-play point.
News:Pascal Dupuis assisted on three of Pittsburgh's five goals Monday night against the Islanders.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis benefited from the return of Sidney Crosby, but had already scored four goals and 14 points in 20 games prior to Monday. Dupuis has totaled greater than 40 points just one time in nine previous NHL seasons, but there's no reason not to play him while he's hot.
News:Pascal Dupuis potted his third goal, the game-winner, and added an assist Tuesday night in a shutout win over the Isles.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis, who finished with a plus-2 rating, is off to a terrific start with eight points (3G, 5A) in 11 games. His scoring won't continue at its current rate, but there's no reason not to utilize while he's on a roll.
News:Pascal Dupuis had a shorthanded goal and added an assist in Tuesday's win over the Wild.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis isn't a prolific scorer, but he's off to a nice start to the season with six points in eight games. He's seeing as much power-play time as any forward right now, given the team's plethora of injuries.
News:Pascal Dupuis went pointless Saturday after collecting four points in his first five games.
Analysis:Pascal Dupuis has collected 38 and 37 points, respectively, the last two seasons. He'll go on the occasional hot streak, but his solid two-way play and penalty-killing ability is more important and predictable going forward. The line of Dupuis, Joe Vitale and Matt Cooke has played well recently but will likely be broken up whenever Evgeni Malkin, Dustin Jeffrey or Sidney Crosby return.
News: The Penguins inked Dupuis to a two-year, $3 million deal Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Dupuis collected 17 goals and 37 points in 81 games last year. His value to Pittsburgh lies in his versatility. Dupuis can play in various roles, including a top spot on the Pens' penalty-killing unit -- which ranked first in the NHL for 2010-11.
News: Dupuis scored one of the Penguins' two goals in Monday's Game 6 loss to Tampa Bay, his first point of the playoffs.
Analysis: Dupuis is relied upon by Pittsburgh more for his leadership and checking than his offensive acumen (which is good for the Penguins). Dupuis had his bell rung by Ryan Malone on a hit that will likely result in a suspension, but Dupuis played 14:51 with four shots and two hits in the loss.
News: Dupuis scored one goal and assisted on another Sunday against Atlanta.
Analysis: Dupuis ends the regular season with 37 points (17, 20) in 81 games after collecting 38 points (18, 20) in 81 contests a season ago. He did most of his damage this season without Sidney Crosby, shifting from line to line. He'll be an unrestricted free agent after the playoffs and should field a number of offers.
News: Dupuis scored twice in Tuesday's win over the Devils.
Analysis: Dupuis is now up to 16 goals on the season after finishing last season with 18. He isn't much of a scorer, but he's going to have to keep producing as long as Pittsburgh is without Sidney Crosby (concussion).
News: Dupuis scored two goals Tuesday, giving him 16 for the season.
Analysis: Dupuis potted his team-leading fourth shortie during a late New Jersey power play to salt away a win for the Pens. He plays on different lines and predicting when he might score is a losing battle. Dupuis could skate on a line with Sidney Crosby, if and when Crosby returns, bumping back up Dupuis' fantasy value a bit.
News: Dupuis scored two goals and added an assist Monday against the Red Wings.
Analysis: Dupuis has 13 goals and 32 points on the season, so you've probably got many better options, this night aside.
News: Dupuis missed Monday's practice as part of a maintenance day and is expected to play Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Dupuis and the Pens embark upon another four-game week in Week 18, and the team is simply looking to give one of its top-six forwards a day of recuperation.
News: Dupuis scored his second goal in 14 games Saturday night.
Analysis: The goal was his 10th of the season and second of the short-handed variety. Dupuis' score turned out to be the game-winner when the 'Canes roared back with two goals in the last five minutes of regulaton.
Pens' Dupuis Set To Play Despite Missing Game-Day Skate
News: Dupuis didn't take part in Tuesday's game-day practice but is expected to play against the Thrashers, according to the Penguins' Web site.
Analysis: "Pascal will be here this evening," coach Dan Bylsma said. "He wasn't here this morning for an undisclosed reason. He'll be with us tonight." Dupuis continues to see top line time with Sidney Crosby as a "what you see is what you get" linemate. Dupuis has 16 points (8, 8) in 36 games, a solid plus-9 rating, the speed to keep up with Crosby and the personality to serve as an oft-quoted player on HBO's 24/7.
News: Dupuis posted two assists in Monday's win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Dupuis isn't known for lighting up the scoresheet but the Penguins have been winning with all types of players producing. Dupuis has 12 points on the season (or two more than Ilya Kovalchuk) but the odds of him having multi-point efforts often are slim. He's more valuable to the Penguins than your fantasy roster.
News: Dupuis, who missed Wednesday's game while attending to the the birth of his child, will be back with the team by Friday when they take on the Ducks, reports the Penguins official site.
Analysis: Dupuis has four goals and an assist on the year, which puts him on pace for one of the better seasons of his career, though it is still early.
News: Dupuis will not be available for Wednesday's game against the Stars as he attends the birth of his child, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Dupuis' status for the Penguins' two games has yet to be determined.
News: Dupuis scored twice in Saturday's win over Carolina.
Analysis: He skated with Sid the Kid and sure benefited from that elite vision. He doesn't have huge upside, though -- he's never scored more than 48 points in a season and when he did, it was 2002-03.
News: Dupuis heads into the season with a likely top-six role in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Dupuis, who offers the versatility to play on any line in any situation, has shown the ability to complement Sidney Crosby nicely. The winger tallied 18 goals and 38 points in 81 contests last year and figures to put up similar numbers in 2010-11. His primary fantasy value likely comes as a mid-season plug-in.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis scored his team's only goal during a 3-1 loss to the Red Wings on Monday. Pittsburgh outworked the Red Wings to pull within a goal as Chris Kunitz knocked Detroit defenseman Brian Rafalski off the puck, leading to Dupuis' goal late in the second. Dupuis has 18 goals on the season and five in 11 games since the Olympic break.
Analysis: Dupuis has definitely come out of the break with a little extra pep in his step. He has produced eight points and a plus-2 rating in 11 games. Unfortunately, it's nothing to get overly excited in Fantasy. Dupuis has these kinds of stretches, but as soon as he gets on a roll, he easily cools off. Dupuis still has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis tallied a goal, assist and plus-2 rating on Monday against the Rangers. Dupuis' empty-netter sealed Pittsburgh's fourth win over the Rangers this season with 39.8 seconds left. He has three goals and five assists in his last eight games.
Analysis: Dupuis only missed one game last week after getting cut on the face during a game against the Islanders. The injury appears to have no lingering effects as Dupuis remained hot Monday. He is having a nice stretch, but it likely won't last. Dupuis still has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis returned to action Saturday after a one-game absence necessitated by a cut on his face.
Analysis: Dupuis has 21 points this season and should reach the 30-point mark this season for the first time since 2002-03. He remains a Fantasy factor in only the deepest of leagues.
News: The Penguins were without C Maxime Talbot and RW Pascal Dupuis on Thursday against the Capitals after they were hurt Tuesday against the Islanders. Dupuis suffered a facial cut when he was rammed into the boards by D Andy Sutton, who was later given a two-game suspension. Talbot suffered an undisclosed ailment.
Analysis: Dupuis has played pretty well lately with two goals and four assists in his last six games. But it is a rare offensive outburst for the veteran forward. Dupuis is someone that can chew up minutes. We just can't expect steady offense for long periods. Dupuis still has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis left the ice with a towel held to his face after being rammed into the boards by defenseman Andy Sutton with 2:55 remaining in Tuesday's game against the Islanders. Sutton drew a game misconduct. Dupuis was on the ice for several minutes after striking the rear boards face-first before getting up and walking to the Penguins' dressing room, leaving a puddle of blood on the ice.
Analysis: Dupuis has one 20-goal season under his belt, but the pace he currently is on, Dupuis will finished with less than 20 scores for the sixth straight season. He is just not a reliable offensive weapon. Dupuis still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis scored a goal, tallied two assists and finished at plus-2 on Monday against the Wild. Dupuis gave Pittsburgh a 2-1 lead as he beat Niklas Backstrom 54 seconds into the second. It was his 10th goal and first score in 14 games.
Analysis: Dupuis has upped his points total to 19 in 47 games. He has one 20-goal season under his belt, but the pace he currently is on, Dupuis will finished with less than 20 scores for the sixth straight season. He is just not a reliable offensive weapon. Dupuis still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News:Pascal Dupuis scored on a slap shot 13:21 into the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins stopped Montreal's three-game winning streak with a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. Dupuis wound up from the top of the left circle and drove a high shot that struck goalie Carey Price's glove before going into the net. Dupuis also had an assist and finished at plus-2.
Analysis: Dupuis has been playing on a line with Evgeni Malkin as of late and has been a good secondary source of scoring for Pittsburgh in 2009-10. He is still not lighting up the scoreboard, so Dupuis still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Saturday's game against the Rangers. Dupuis had an even-strength goal 7:20 into the third period. It was his seventh score and second in four games.
Analysis: Dupuis has been playing on a line with Evgeni Malkin as of late and has been a good secondary source of scoring for Pittsburgh in 2009-10. He is still not lighting up the scoreboard, so Dupuis still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis scored twice in Saturday's win over the Bruins.
Analysis: Dupuis has five goals and seven points this season, numbers that make him barely worth using in any Fantasy format.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis scored in a second straight game Tuesday as Pittsburgh edged Anaheim.
Analysis: Dupuis played mostly on the second line with Ruslan Fetodenko and Jordan Staal during Tuesday's win, and could be worth keeping an eye on in deeper formats over the weekend. He's usually just a low-end Fantasy option whose real value is in leagues that rewart heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Pittsburgh RW Pascal Dupuis scored the team's only goal against the Wild on Saturday in a 2-1 loss. The goal came 14:48 into the first period on a wrist shot, beating Niklas Backstrom. It was Dupuis' second goal of the season.
Analysis: Dupuis continues to do his work on the Pens' fourth line, getting few opportunities to put up points most nights. He remains just a low-end Fantasy option whose real value is in leagues that rewart heavily for short-handed stats.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Penguins coach Dan Bylsma has set his scoring lines for Friday's game at Columbus, the first without Evgeni Malkin. Chris Kunitz, Sidney Crosby and Bill Guerin will remain on the top line, while Jordan Staal, Ruslan Fedotenko and Chris Bourque will be on the second unit. Matt Cooke and Craig Adams will be fixtures on the third line, with Pascal Dupuis, Mike Rupp, Eric Godard and Chris Conner rotating in the final spot.
Analysis: This move really only affects the value of Staal, who will move up into the scoring lines in the place of Malkin. You might want to get Staal active in more than 47 percent of leagues for Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 2-8). Everyone else retains their original Fantasy value.
News: Pegnuins RW Pascal Dupuis scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Sunday's game against the Panthers. Dupuis tied it at 1 at 6:08 in the first period, slapping home a loose puck after Panthers defenseman Karlis Skrastins couldn't control it in front of the net. It was his 11th goal of the season and first in 10 games.
Analysis: Dupuis now has managed 26 points for a third time in his career and needs one more point for 27 for a third time. He had a career-high 48 points and plus-17 rating in 2002-03 with Minnesota, but Dupuis hasn't come close to those totals since. He is a good two-way player, but Dupuis has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Pittsburgh RW Pascal Dupuis was taken off of the IR on Wednesday, tallying an assist against the Rangers in a 6-2 win on Wednesday. Dupuis had been out since Jan. 7 with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Dupuis' return to the Pens' lineup isn't exciting too many Fantasy owners as he's only owned in five percent of leagues. He has little value in most leagues but can be used in leagues that reward heavily for shorthanded stats.
News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Penguins C Maxime Talbot (upper body) and RW Pascal Dupuis (undisclosed) both practiced Monday.
Analysis: Talbot is a good defender and short-handed specialist, but has minimal Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats. Dupuis is also of little use when healthy. Ignore them both in Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 26-Feb. 1).
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis remained out of the lineup Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Dupuis, who has missed six games, is one goal away from notching 10-plus for a seventh straight season. Don't get overly excited. He has managed just 20 goals once and 40-plus points. That came back in 2002-03 with Minnesota. He is a good two-way player, but Dupuis has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis remained out of the lineup Sunday with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Dupuis, who has missed five games, is one goal away from notching 10-plus for a seventh straight season. Don't get overly excited. He has managed just 20 goals once and 40-plus points. That came back in 2002-03 with Minnesota. He is a good two-way player, but Dupuis has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: The Penguins held out forward Maxime Talbot (upper body injury), defensemen Kris Letang (lower body injury), defenseman Rob Scuderi (facial injury) and forward Pascal Dupuis (undisclosed) against Anaheim Friday.
Analysis: Dupuis, who has missed five games, is one goal away from notching 10-plus for a seventh straight season. Don't get overly excited. He has managed just 20 goals once and 40-plus points. That came back in 2002-03 with Minnesota. He is a good two-way player, but Dupuis has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: The Penguins official web site reports that Penguins D Kris Letang (undisclosed), D Rob Scuderi (eye), C Maxime Talbot (undisclosed) and RW Pascal Dupuis (undisclosed) will all not take part in Friday's game vs. Anaheim.
Analysis: Luckily for Fantasy owners, Letang is the only one in this group with any real Fantasy value. Continue to bench/ignore all these guys in every Fantasy format.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis did not return to the lineup Wednesday against the Capitals because of an undisclosed ailment. He has missed the last four games and remains questionable heading into Friday against the Ducks.
Analysis: Dupuis is one goal away from notching 10-plus for a seventh straight season. Don't get overly excited. He has managed just 20 goals once and 40-plus points. That came back in 2002-03 with Minnesota. He is a good two-way player, but Dupuis has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis did not return to the lineup Tuesday against the Flyers because of an undisclosed ailment. He has missed the last three games and remains questionable heading into Wednesday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Dupuis is one goal away from notching 10-plus for a seventh straight season. Don't get overly excited. He has managed just 20 goals once and 40-plus points. That came back in 2002-03 with Minnesota. He is good two-way player, but Dupuis has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis sat out a second game with an undisclosed injury on Saturday against the Avalanche. He remains questionable for Tuesday's game at in-state rival Philadelphia.
Analysis: Dupuis is not much of an offensive threat, having reached 30 points only once in his seven-year career. He has 12 points this season but isn't much of a threat. Continue ignoring him while he is not playing.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis did not play on Thursday against the Predators with an undisclosed injury. He remains questionable for Saturday at Colorado.
Analysis: Dupuis has just 12 points this season and has only reached 30 points once in his seven-year career. He has little Fantasy value when healthy, so continue to ignore him while he's out.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Penguins LW Pascal Dupuis left Tuesday's game against Atlanta in the second period with an undisclosed injury and did not return.
Analysis: Pascal has just 12 points this season and has only reached 30 points once in his seven-year career. He has little Fantasy value when healthy, so continue to ignore him while he's out.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis scored and assisted in Saturday's loss to the Canadiens.
Analysis: Dupuis only has 11 points this season and barely has any Fantasy value at the moment.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis scored his seventh goal of the season Monday in a win over the Sabres.
Analysis: Dupuis hasn't been much of an offensive factor this season despite getting some key opportunities to produce. Until Dupuis becomes more of an offensive factor, it's safe to ignore him in most Fantasy formats. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: The Pittsburgh Penguins scored a 9-2 rout over the New York Islanders on Thursday night and two players finished with hat tricks. Petr Sykora had his first hat trick and so did RW Pascal Dupuis. Dupuis scored his first goal in the 1st period to put the Penguins up 1-0. His second didn't come until the end of the 2nd period to make it 8-1. Dupuis finished off the hat trick in the 3rd period to give the game its final score of 9-2.
Analysis: Outside of Thursday's ridiculous performance, Dupuis hasn't been much of an offensive factor this season despite getting some key opportunities to produce. Until Dupuis becomes more of an offensive factor, it's safe to ignore him in most Fantasy formats. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis scored a goal and finished at plus-2 during Thursday's game against the Hurricanes. Sidney Crosby snatched the puck and skated toward the net before dishing to Dupuis, who beat the besieged Michael Leighton with a wrist shot that gave the Penguins a two-goal lead 12:30 into the game. It was his first goal since Oct. 18.
Analysis: Dupuis hasn't been much of an offensive factor this season despite getting some key opportunities to produce. Until Dupuis becomes more of an offensive factor, it's safe to ignore him in most Fantasy formats. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis came off IR Thursday to face the Oilers after missing two games with an undisclosed injury. He didn't have a point in 11:59 of ice time and finished at plus-1.
Analysis: Dupuis hasn't been much of an offensive factor this season despite getting some key opportunities to produce. Until Dupuis becomes more of an offensive factor, it's safe to ignore him in most Fantasy formats. He does have value in leagues that reward heavily for short-handed stats.
News: Pittsburgh placed Pascal Dupuis on the injured list with an undisclosed ailment and recalled forward Janne Pesonen from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). Dupuis could not return to action on Saturday against St. Louis after being hit by a puck in practice on Wednesday.
Analysis: Dupuis has two goals this season, but hasn't exactly produced as much as he should, considering he's playing on the top line in Pittsburgh. He remains a low-end Fantasy option, when healthy. Pesonen has little Fantasy value at this time.
News: Pittsburgh RW Pascal Dupuis could not return to action on Saturday against St. Louis after being hit by a puck in practice on Wednesday. He missed Thursday's game as well and remains day to day.
Analysis: Dupuis has two goals this season, but hasn't exactly produced as much as he should, considering he's playing on the top line in Pittsburgh. He remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis, who was hit by a shot in practice Wednesday, will not be in the lineup Thursday at Phoenix.
Analysis: Dupuis has two goals this season, but hasn't exactly produced as much as he should, considering he's playing on the top line in Pittsburgh. He remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis left practice Wednesday about halfway through and did not return.
Analysis: Dupuis has two goals this season, but hasn't exactly produced as much as he should, considering he's playing on the top line in Pittsburgh. He remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Penguins have adjusted their lines for their game Thursday at Phoenix. Evgeni Malkin is now on the second line alongside Matt Cooke and Petr Sykora, while Ruslan Fedotenko replaces Malkin on the top line next to Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis. Jordan Staal will drop off the scoring lines and center the third line between Miroslav Satan and Tyler Kennedy.
Analysis: Malkin's totals might take a slight hit with this move, but you need to remember how effective he was without Crosby last season. He will still find ways to score points and remains a must-start forward in all formats. Fedotenko's value gets a nice boost with this move, as he will surely benefit from Crosby's presence next to him. Fedotenko remains a low-end Fantasy forward, but one definitely worth keeping an eye on. Staal remains nothing more than a low-end bench guy in deeper leagues.
News: Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis, playing his first game on the team's top line with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, scored a goal in a 4-1 win Saturday against the Maple Leafs. Nik Antropov opened the scoring 5:35 into the game, but Pittsburgh tied it 51 seconds later when Dupuis took a rebound of Crosby's shot while in the slot and sent it between Curtis Joseph's legs for his second goal in three games.
Analysis: Dupuis now has two goals in his last three games and is doing a great job on the team's top scoring line next to Crosby. If he can stay there, Dupuis' scoring chances will increase. For now, he remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Pascal Dupuis scored on a slap shot from along the edge of the left circle with 10.8 seconds left in overtime and the Penguins kept the Philadelphia Flyers winless, giving up a two-goal lead in less than a minute before winning 3-2 Tuesday. Dupuis, skating along the boards, took Brooks Orpik's pass, hesitated for a moment as he debated whether to pass to a trailing Sidney Crosby, then let go of a hard shot that beat goalie Antero Niittymaki to the glove side. "I brought it back with my foot and it almost got stuck there on me (in the soft ice), but I closed my eyes and shot it and it went in," Dupuis said.
Analysis: Niittymaki was surprised the 45-foot shot went in, given the bad angle and the fast-deteriorating ice conditions on a day the high temperature in Pittsburgh was close to 80. "His angle wasn't that good, and I pretty much thought it would go wide or hit me," said Niittymaki, who made 25 saves in his first start. "Maybe I was in little bit of a wrong place, the positioning wasn't perfect, but it was a pretty good shot." Dupuis skated on the top line Tuesday with Sidney Crosby as coach Michel Therrien tweaked his lineup. Dupuis does have 20-goal ability, but he remains just a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: The Pittsburgh Penguins signed RW Pascal Dupuis to a three-year contract Tuesday. The 29-year-old Dupuis and star winger Marian Hossa came to the Penguins in a trading deadline deal from Atlanta. The speedy Dupuis had two goals and 10 assists in 18 regular season games and two goals and five assists in 20 playoff games for the Penguins, who lost in the Stanley Cup finals to Detroit.
Analysis: Dupuis is a low-end Fantasy option when active as he hasn't put up more than 30 points in a season since 2002. He should only be drafted in the deepest of Fantasy leagues heading into the 2008-09 season.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis returned from a two-game personal leave Thursday against the Islanders. He did not record a point in 15:31 and finished at even. He took four shots on goal while seeing his five-game points streak (one goal, eight assists) come to an end.
Analysis: Dupuis has been firing at will since being acquired in a deadline deal from Atlanta. He skated with Sidney Crosby for the first time Thursday and that should be a good pairing in Pittsburgh. Dupuis still remains a low-end Fantasy option when active.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis is still in Atlanta with his wife and newborn child and won't play Tuesday against the Islanders, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He should be back in town on Wednesday, however.
Analysis: Dupuis picked an awful time to leave the Pens and Fantasy owners. He is on a five-game points streak, his longest of the season. He has one goal and seven assists in that span. Boy, has a trade to Pittsburgh really done his career wonders. Dupuis still remains a low-end Fantasy option when active.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis missed Monday's game against the Islanders to be with his wife who gave birth to daughter Zoe on Monday morning in Atlanta. He is questionable for Tuesday against the Devils.
Analysis: Dupuis picked an awful time to leave the Pens and Fantasy owners. He is on a five-game points streak, his longest of the season. He has one goal and seven assists in that span. Boy, has a trade to Pittsburgh really done his career wonders. Dupuis still remains a low-end Fantasy option when active.
News: Penguins RW Pascal Dupuis assisted twice Wednesday in a 7-3 rout of the Sabres.
Analysis: Dupuis only has 19 points in 69 games this season as he plays on the lower lines with the Pens. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: The Thrashers threw in RW Pascal Dupuis on Tuesday as part of their deal that sent star forward Marian Hossa to the Penguins.
Analysis: Dupuis had a nice season with the Wild in 2002/03 with 48 points, but hasn't put up more than 26 points in a season since then. He also hasn't played more than 71 games since then, although he could surpass that total this season. He should only be owned in the deepest of leagues as a low-end reserve at this point, regardless of what jersey he is wearing.
News:Pascal Dupuis scored in the second period to give the Thrashers a 1-0 lead on Thursday. Dupuis scored 7:58 into the second period after Roberto Luongo stopped Tobias Enstrom's shot from the left circle. The deflection off Luongo's pads set up the follow shot by Dupuis for the 1-0 lead. But that was the only goal Atlanta managed to muster on this night.
Analysis: Dupuis ended a streak of eight games without a point. He has nine goals on the season, which isn't exactly a great amount for a Fantasy forward. He should only be owned in the deepest of leagues as a low-end reserve at this point.
News: Thrashers RW Pascal Dupuis made it three goals in his last four games Sunday when he found the back of the net in a 5-2 defeat of the slumping Buffalo Sabres.
Analysis: Dupuis now has eight goals on the season, which isn't exactly a great amount for a Fantasy forward. He should only be owned in the deepest of leagues as a low-end reserve at this point.
News: Thrashers RW Pascal Dupuis scored his third short-handed goal of the season during Friday's game against the Hurricanes. He also finished at plus-1 while scoring his second goal in four games.
Analysis: Dupuis, who has seven goals, is well on his way to recording 10-plus goals for the sixth straight season, but his career-high is 20. He is not a big offensive weapon and is nothing more than a Fantasy reserve at this time.
News: Thrashers RW Pascal Dupuis scored a goal and finished at plus-2 during Saturday's game against the Rangers. Dupuis scored for the second straight game, giving him 75 career goals in his seventh season.
Analysis: Dupuis went 12 games without a goal before lighting the lamp Wednesday against the Islanders. He hasn't been able to build off a 48-point season in 2002-03 with the Wild and is merely a low-end Fantasy reserve at this time.
News: RW Pascal Dupuis, who sat out Saturday's win over Chicago, returned to the lineup for the game in his hometown of Montreal and registered three shots. As a bonus, he only had to buy six tickets for friends and family members.
Analysis: Dupuis should only be considered in the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: RW Pascal Dupuis and C Bryan Little each picked up goals in Thursday's win against the Rangers. For Dupuis, it was his first of the season, while Little managed his second tally of the year.
Analysis: Despite the goal, Dupuis should only be considered in the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this point. The Thrashers will play in Tampa Bay against the Lightning on Saturday.
News: Since the start of free agency on July 1, the Atlanta Thrashers have signed centers Todd White and Eric Perrin, along with defenseman Ken Klee. They also re-signed left wing Pascal Dupuis.
Analysis: After managing at least 26 points in his first four full NHL seasons with the Minnesota Wild, he posted just 19 points splitting time between Minnesota, N.Y. Rangers and Atlanta. He is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues heading into 2007-08.
News: Deadline acquisitions LW Pascal Dupuis and D Alexei Zhitnik helped out in Tuesday's win against the Panthers. Dupuis had an assist and minus-1 rating while Zhitnik had two helpers and a plus-1 in a team-high 27:17 of ice time.
Analysis: Dupuis remains useful only in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: The New York Rangers traded Pascal Dupuis to the Atlanta Thrashers for minor-league prospect RW Alex Bourret on Tuesday.
Analysis: Dupuis, who was recently-acquired from the Minnesota Wild for F Adam Hall on Feb. 9. Dupuis has minor Fantasy appeal.
News: Pascal Dupuis skated on the team's third line in Thursday's game at Carolina. He scored a goal in his debut for the New York Rangers.
Analysis: Despite the goal, Dupuis is only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: The New York Daily News reports Pascal Dupuis will make his Rangers debut on Thursday at Carolina. He will skate on the team's third line with Matt Cullen and Jed Ortmeyer.
Analysis: Dupuis is only worth a look in the largest of Fantasy leagues.
News: The Minnesota Wild traded Pascal Dupuis to the New York Rangers on Friday for Adam Hall.
Analysis: Dupuis had managed 10 goals and three assists through 48 games in Minnesota. He will likely skate on the fourth line in New York and is only worth using in the largest of Fantasy formats.
News: C Pavol Demitra, LW Pascal Dupuis, D Kurtis Foster, C Mikko Koivu, D Nick Schultz, C Wyatt Smith and RW Joel Ward were all scoreless in Sunday's shootout win at Chicago and each managed a minus-1 rating.
Analysis: In other news, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that a fax was sent to all 29 other NHL teams to make it known that he is available for a trade. He could certainly use a change of scenery, as his Fantasy value remains minimal in St. Paul.
News: Pascal Dupuis was scoreless with a shot on goal in 12:29 of ice time in Friday's game at Edmonton.
Analysis: Dupuis is scoreless over the past eight games and is not worth using in any Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Pascal Dupuis has scored a goal in four straight games for the Minnesota Wild after producing just two goals in his first 12 contests.
Analysis: Dupuis has lit the lamp in five of the past six starts and is a must-start right now while he has the hot hand. However, he can be fairly consistent and his Fantasy value is limited to the short-term.
News: LW Pascal Dupuis, who sprained his left knee 14 days ago, is hoping to return Sunday at Colorado. Originally, he was supposed to miss four to six weeks. "I always try to cut a little bit (off) whatever they say by just working hard and going on (the Internet) to learn about the injury and what I can do to get better quicker," Dupuis said.
Analysis: Dupuis cautioned, "I have to get through the doctors first. I have to get through (coach) Jacques (Lemaire) second." Dupuis is only owned in two percent of Fantasy leagues and is not a big player in the Fantasy game. He value was limited to at best a No. 5 forward in in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Minnesota Wild LW Pascal Dupuis will be out four-to-six weeks with a sprained left knee. Dupuis was hurt in the first period of Thursday's game against Washington when he collided with Capitals defenseman Steve Eminger. Dupuis left the ice immediately and limped to the training room. Dupuis, in his fifth year with the Wild, had 10 goals and 16 assists in 67 games last season. The team said it would not make a corresponding move and go with 21 players for the time being.
Analysis: Dupuis is only owned in two percent of Fantasy leagues and is not a big player in the Fantasy game. He value was limited to at best a No. 5 forward in in leagues of 12 or more teams. Go ahead and drop him if you don't have any roster space for him. There are certainly more viable options while Dupuis is out.
News: Derek Boogaard, Pascal Dupuis, Stephane Veilleux, Wes Walz and Todd White were scoreless in Thursday's game against the Capitals. All five players posted an even rating.
Analysis: Only Boogaard is worth Fantasy consideration in leagues which heavily reward penalty minutes. The others are only worth a roster spot as a No. 5 or 6 forward in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Pascal Dupuis (ankle) returned for Saturday's regular season finale at Dallas. He picked up an assist with plus-1 rating with 17:16 of ice time.
Analysis: Dupuis finished the season with 10 goals and 26 points with a minus-10 rating in 67 games. Dupuis is a decent Fantasy selection in larger leagues in the later rounds when rounding out a roster on Draft Day 2006.
News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Pascal Dupuis left Tuesday's game in the second period after being hit in the ankle with a shot.
Analysis: Dupuis is out for Thursday's game at Nashville, although there is a possibility he might return for Saturday's game at Dallas.
News: Pascal Dupuis has amassed nine goals, 13 assists and a minus-7 rating in 47 games through the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Dupuis got off to a slow start this season, but he has started to come on recently. Be cautious and only select him in leagues of 12 or more teams if you are desperate for wings.
News: Pascal Dupuis scored two goals and added an assist in Sunday's game at Vancouver to extend his goal-scoring streak to three games.
Analysis: Dupuis has picked up four goals and an assist over the past three games. He remains useful only in larger Fantasy leagues despite the recent hot streak.
News: Pascal Dupuis scored two goals and added an assist with three shots on goal in 21:33 of ice time in Tuesday's game against Los Angeles.
Analysis: Dupuis entered Tuesday's game with just one assist over his past 13 games, so don't get too excited about the performance and start him in your Fantasy league until this becomes the norm.
News: Pascal Dupuis (shoulder) was able to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Coyotes. He was scoreless with two shots on goal in 15:29 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to Dupuis back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger daily leagues.
News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Pascal Dupuis is expected to miss at least two weeks due to a Grade I separation of his right shoulder.
Analysis: Dupuis suffered the loss in Monday's loss against the Senators. Reserve him in all Fantasy leagues, as he might be lost until after the Olympic Games break as a worst-case scenario.
News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Pascal Dupuis suffered a separated shoulder in Monday's game against the Seantors in a collision with Dany Heatley.
Analysis: The severity of his injury is not yet known, but he will likely be out a significant period of time. Reserve him immediately in all daily Fantasy leagues.
News: Pascal Dupuis was scoreless again in Monday's game against the Stars in 14:22 of ice time with one shot on goal.
Analysis: Dupuis has gone scoreless in each of the past five games with a minus-2 rating. After a decent hot streak, he has failed to appear on the scoresheet in 11 of his past 14 games.
News: Pascal Dupuis picked up a goal in Monday's 3-1 loss at N.Y. Rangers.
Analysis: Dupuis has recorded six points (3 G, 3 A) over the past six games with a minus-1 rating. He is a decent addition in larger Fantasy leagues if you need help at wing.
News: Pascal Dupuis (knee) was able to play in Friday's game at Columbus. He was scoreless with a minus-1 in 18:08 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Dupuis back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues.
News: Pascal Dupuis (knee) was unable to play in Saturday's game at St. Louis.
Analysis: Dupuis is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Pascal Dupuis (knee) was unable to play in Wednesday's game against San Jose.
Analysis: Dupuis remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all larger daily Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Pascal Dupuis was injured in Sunday's game against the Mighty Ducks in the third period. He was clipped by a puck while blocking a shot and limped to the bench with an apparent bruised knee.
Analysis: Dupuis is considered day to day. If you have healthier alternatives in larger daily leagues, consider using them.
News: Pascal Dupuis (ankle, flu) was in the lineup for Thursday's game. He had four assists and a plus-4 rating in 17:08.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Dupuis back into the active lineup in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Pascal Dupuis (ankle, flu) was unable to go at Columbus Wednesday.
Analysis: Dupuis should remain reserved until he can return to play a complete game.
News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Pascal Dupuis (sprained ankle) will miss his eighth straight game on Monday. He is also battling the flu.
Analysis: Dupuis might be ready to return to the club on Wednesday when the Wild travel to Columbus for a date with the Blue Jackets. Keep him reserved until he is officially able to return.
News: Pascal Dupuis (ankle) missed his fifth straight game on Tuesday.
Analysis: Dupuis' return date is uncertain. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Pascal Dupuis (ankle) missed his second straight game on Tuesday.
Analysis: Dupuis remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return.
News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Pascal Dupuis missed Sunday's due to a sore ankle.
Analysis: Dupuis suffered the injury on Friday. He is considered day to day. Keep him reserved if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Pascal Dupuis (ankle) was back in the lineup on Monday against Nashville. He had an assist and a minus-1 rating in 20:27 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Dupuis back into the active lineup in daily leagues.
News: Pascal Dupuis missed a second day of practice Thursday with a sore groin muscle, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. His status for Friday's game in Calgary will be determined at the morning skate.
Analysis: Play it safe and reserve Dupuis if you play in a league that allows daily transactions.
News: Pascal Dupuis picked up two assists in Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Dupuis is in good shape and should be snatched up if he is still available in your Fantasy league.
News: According to published reports, Dupuis has agreed to sign a three-year contract with the Wild on Saturday.
Analysis: Keep Dupuis reserved until he can play a few games and shake off the rust of the lengthy layoff.
News: Minnesota Wild holdout Pascal Dupuis's agent said his player might not sign or play for the Wild this season. He is a restricted free agent and could sign with one of three European teams courting him.
Analysis: Dupuis was Minnesota's second highest goal scorer last season. Keep him reserved in all leagues.
News: Allan Walsh, Pascal Dupuis' agent, told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that he has contacted three teams in Europe to inquire about the holdout playing overseas this season. "It's real. Pascal needs to be playing hockey," Walsh said.
Analysis: Dupuis' camp and the Wild don't appear too far in their contract discussions, but this move could adversely affect the negotiations. The longer this lasts, the less valuable he'll be in Fantasy leagues over the full year.
News: Dupuis (ankle) scored a pair of goals in Thursday's Game 7 win. He is expected to be in the lineup when the team meets Anaheim in the Western Conference Finals.
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News: Dupuis left Monday's Game 5 at Vancouver with an upper body injury. He will be re-evaluated on Tuesday. He is questionable for Wednesday's Game 6 against Vancouver.
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News: Dupuis was rested on Monday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. He will return to the lineup Wednesday at Columbus. Dupuis has minimal Fantasy appeal.
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News: Dupuis missed Friday's practice with back spasms. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, he might not play Saturday against Nashville. Dupuis has no Fantasy value.
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