It’s been a wild few weeks, and injuries, among other factors, have upended the fantasy landscape. With that in mind, the Week 9 Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire report has a few extra players to consider.
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Week 9 Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire
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C/LW Anthony Beauvillier, NYI (35%): Clicking of late alongside Mathew Barzal, Beauvillier has five tallies and two helpers through his past five outings. The duo has also combined for a respectable 3.82 goals per 60 minutes dating back to last season.
C Lucas Wallmark, CAR (12%): With nine helpers through his past 11 contests, Wallmark’s fantasy arrow is pointing up. His 1.9 shooting percentage has positive regression ahead and he’s centering one of the best possession lines in the league. Wallmark, Andrei Svechnikov, and Jordan Martinook sport a dominant 62.1 Corsi For percentage while generating 24.45 high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes at five-on-five.
C/LW Tyson Jost, COL (39%): Since returning from a head injury November 9, Jost has collected two goals, four assists, and 15 shots through eight games. The 10th overall pick from the 2016 draft has the offensive upside to continue capitalizing on his top-six gig and power-play role.
C Dylan Strome, CHI (38%): The highly touted youngster has done nothing at the highest level to warrant much fantasy consideration, however, relocating to the Blackhawks could be exactly what he needs to kick-start his career. The 21-year-old Strome could thrive in his new digs.
C Robert Thomas, STL (34%): While the sample size is just 42:40 of shared ice time, Thomas has clicked with current center Brayden Schenn for 5.63 goals and 19.69 high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes this season. The rookie is currently skating in a top-six role and receiving power-play time, so he’s worth a look in deeper settings.
C/LW/RW Nick Bjugstad, FLA (50%): There’s a lot to like about Bjugstad. He’s skating with Jonathan Huberdeau on the second line, posting modest offensive numbers and supporting statistics, and he’s eligible at all three forward positions. Look for an uptick in scoring over the coming weeks.
C/LW/RW Dominik Simon, PIT (23%): With Sidney Crosby back in the lineup, Simon’s value skyrockets. The duo have connected for an impressive 4.26 goals per 60 minutes while driving possession with a 60.9 Corsi For percentage at even strength over the past two seasons.
LW/RW Nikolay Goldobin, VAN (35%): The Russian winger has shown no signs of slowing down with two goals, four assists, and 12 shots through his past five outings. Goldobin is also averaging a respectable 18:00 of ice time (3:03 with the man advantage) during the span.
C/RW Andrew Shaw, MON (26%): A holdover from last week, Shaw continues to produce alongside linemates Max Domi and Jonathan Drouin. The veteran’s marked the scoresheet in eight of his past nine games for six tallies and five helpers, and the trio’s combined for 5.58 goals per 60 minutes at even strength.
RW Craig Smith, NSH (36%): A well-rounded contributor, Smith has collected two goals, three assists, 29 shots, 10 hits, and seven blocked shots through his past eight outings. The veteran is locked into a top-six role with power-play time, and he’s also coming off a career-high, 25-goal showing last year.
C/RW Ryan Spooner, EDM (19%): After spending the bulk of Sunday’s game against the Kings playing with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Spooner’s a potential add in most leagues. It’s probably worth confirming Spooner is going to stick in the role in shallower setups, though.
C/RW Drake Batherson, OTT (43%): The rookie is becoming a frequent mention here at Fantrax HQ, but it’s for good reason. Batherson has two goals, three assists, and two power-play points through five games and has shown immediate chemistry with center Matt Duchene: 6.31 goals per 60 minutes.
Defensemen
D Tony DeAngelo, NYR (36%): When in the lineup, DeAngelo has impressed this season with eight points, 27 shots, 15 PIM, 16 hits and 17 blocked shots through 15 games. While he has tremendous offensive upside, the 22-year-old defenseman hasn’t carved out a consistent role with the Rangers.
D Erik Gustafsson, CHI (27%): A potential add in salary-cap settings, Gustafsson has averaged 21:36 of ice time (1:57 on the power play) and recorded a respectable nine points — three goals — through 24 contests. It’s his peripheral numbers (46 shots, 23 hits, and 36 blocked shots) that pay the fantasy bills, though.
D Jakob Chychrun, ARI (43%): Injuries have taken a toll on Chychrun’s development, but there’s no denying his talent and the 20-year-old defender has averaged 2:53 of power-play time through his past two outings. He’s worth a speculative add in deeper formats and is also a cost-effective asset in salary-cap formats.
D MacKenzie Weegar, FLA (4%): The 24-year-old defenseman has posted respectable peripheral numbers this season with 33 shots, 25 PIM, 31 hits and 26 blocked shots. Additionally, while he’s recorded just a single assist through 18 games this year, Weegar’s been a decent offensive contributor at the lower levels.
Goaltenders
G Calvin Petersen, LA (30%): It’s been an up-and-down introduction to the NHL for Petersen, but with a 3-3 record, .920 save percentage and 2.79 GAA, he’s definitely proving to be a serviceable asset. Los Angeles allows the second fewest high-danger scoring chances per hour at five-on-five, so it’s a good setup — especially if owners are selective with his matchups.
G Aaron Dell, SJ (28%): Martin Jones is playing poorly this season and Dell started both games for the Sharks this weekend. The backup owns a .919 save percentage and 2.41 GAA through 57 NHL games, and he’ll continue to push for more crease time if Jones’ struggles linger.
G Tristan Jarry, PIT (30%): The second-round selection from the 2013 draft won 14 games last season and had a strong 2018-19 debut Friday by turning away 35 of 37 shots in an overtime loss. Jarry’s currently behind Casey DeSmith on the depth chart with Matt Murray out of action. However, Jarry could easily flip the script if he outplays DeSmith.
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