Target Josh Norris and Vladimir Tarasenko on PP1, plus emerging talent such as Collin Graf. Discover your next fantasy hockey waiver wire gem now.
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Pavel Zacha, C/LW, BOS vs. MTL (36% rostered) - FanDuel $5,600
Elias Lindholm, C, BOS vs. MTL (35% rostered) - FanDuel $5,900
I think Lindholm is the better option playing with David Pastrnak on L1, though Zacha gets a really good linemate, too, with Morgan Geekie on his wing. Both Zacha and Lindholm play PP1 and post very similar stats, so it’s a little difficult to pick between the two. Ultimately, it may come down to salary in DFS games and position eligibility.
Josh Norris, C, BUF at OTT (35% rostered) - FanDuel $5,900
Norris is a really good player when he’s healthy, and since returning from a two-game absence has scored three points in four games. He fills multiple categories with shots, hits and face-off wins. The Sabres have spread out the lines and Norris is behind Tage Thompson and Ryan McLeod on the depth chart, but he remains on PP1 for significant added value.
Ryan O’Reilly, C, NSH at MIN (34% rostered) - FanDuel $5,900
The Preds have really turned it on lately with their veterans finally performing to expectations. O’Reilly has a seven-game points streak and now has 30 points in 35 games with steady shot volume and plenty of face-off wins. This is a difficult matchup but the Wild are a little thin at center after trading Marco Rossi.
Owen Tippett, LW/RW, PHI at CHI (33% rostered) - FanDuel $5,400
It’s the second game of a back-to-back for the Flyers but another matchup against a poor defensive team. Tippett has scored a goal in two straight games and registered 10 (!) shots against the Canucks last night. He should get ample opportunities against a banged-up Hawks squad.
Vladimir Tarasenko, LW/RW, MIN vs. NSH (19% rostered) - FanDuel $5,200
The Wild get a bit of a reprieve following a 5-1 loss to the Avs, the second game of a back-to-back and their sixth game in nine nights. The Wild’s all-Russian line hasn’t lost its luster though it may cede playing time to Ryan Hartman’s line. Still, the bet is the Wild bounce back with a stronger effort and Tarasenko remains on PP1 for added value.
Collin Graf, RW, SJ at VGK (7% rostered) - FanDuel $4,300
One of my favorite streaming options and a short-term hold in standard leagues, Graf has been very productive since moving up to Macklin Celebrini’s line. He’s a relentless player with good scoring touch on a four-game points streak, including three goals in his past two games.
Oliver Kapanen, C, MTL at BOS (3% rostered) - FanDuel $5,300
Acquiring Phillip Danault frees up some of the matchups for Nick Suzuki and Kapanen, which in return may yield more scoring. Kapanen had a strong game against the Pens, scoring two points and adding seven shots and seven face-off wins. His hold on the second-line is getting much stronger and his fantasy value should gain more traction going forward.
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