Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri has proven to be a top free agent pickup off the fantasy hockey waiver wire. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Let’s push past those initial inconsistencies and Halloween hangovers. It’s time to shape up our rosters and prepare for the heart of the schedule.
We may have a good idea of which NHL clubs have deep lineups, but a few may get overlooked due to slow starts. The Kraken, Panthers, and Stars were all top-10 offenses last season and currently find themselves in the bottom half. However, they have recently started to deliver again.
Here are some players rostered in half of Yahoo leagues whose hard work and opportunities should translate to improved fantasy results:
(Rostered rates as of Nov. 10)
Forwards
– Nazem Kadri, Calgary Flames (Yahoo: 47%)
– Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Carolina Hurricanes (Yahoo: 34%)
– Matthew Knies, Toronto Maple Leafs (Yahoo: 33%)
– Ryan Strome, Anaheim Ducks (Yahoo: 30%)
– Alex Iafallo, Winnipeg Jets (Yahoo: 15%)
– Scott Laughton, Philadelphia Flyers (Yahoo: 9%)
– Anton Lundell, Florida Panthers (Yahoo: 7%)
– John-Jason Peterka, Buffalo Sabres (Yahoo: 6%)
Defensemen
– Dmitry Orlov, Carolina Hurricanes (Yahoo: 15%)
– Mattias Ekholm, Edmonton Oilers (Yahoo: 15%)
– Alec Martinez, Vegas Golden Knights (Yahoo: 10%)
– Justin Schultz, Seattle Kraken (Yahoo: 3%)
Goaltenders
– Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Buffalo Sabres (Yahoo: 18%)
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Enhance your fantasy hockey team with these top picks from the waiver wire! These players may have been overlooked but are ready to deliver results in the heart of the schedule. With a good handle on current trends, these under-the-radar players are ready to boost your lineup to the next level. Don’t miss out on these hidden gems!
