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This weeks pickups include Sean Monahan, who returned Monday for the Blue Jackets after more than two months and notched two assists, a shot, three hits and 11 face-off wins.
This week's best waiver wire picks include Jordan Eberle, who's only nine percent owned in Yahoo! leagues, and has two goals and eight assists in his last 10 games.
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Leon Draisatl already has 100 points this season and should have plenty of chances to add to that total with three home games this week.
Evan Berofsky's waiver wire picks include Bryan Rust, who continues to produce at a high level this season and is still available in 59 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
Mikko Rantanen is onto his third team of the year but has just two games on the schedule for his first full week in Dallas.
Evan Berofsky's waiver wire picks this week include Josh Norris, whose fantasy value has long been affected by his health.
The week's best waiver pickups include Quinton Byfield, who offers upside from his points and pucks on net, which have been on the rise since the beginning of February.
Evan Berofsky's pickups this week include Jeff Skinner, whose work with Leon Draisaitl as his center the last two matchups resulted in a goal, two assists and four shots.
Evan Berofsky recommends players with multiple games before the 4 Nations Face-Off starts, including Utah forward Nick Schmaltz, who should post sufficient stats as a lead player in all attacking situations.
Evan Berofsky's pickups this week include JJ Peterka, who's getting plenty of attention thanks to three goals, a helper, four shots and a plus-6 on Tuesday.
Juraj Slafkovsky has been consistent with 10 points in his last 18 games, and Evan Berofsky is expecting more output from him soon.
Despite being shut out Saturday, Mark Scheifele is up to 27 tallies and 25 assists in just 47 games.
Evan Berofsky highlights the best pickups this week and notes that as a lead in all attacking situations on a strong top-six, Marco Rossi deserves to be on more rosters.
Jonathan Huberdeau started the season slow, but his recent hot streak makes him worthy of a pickup in most fantasy leagues.
The New Year brings new waiver wire additions, including LA's Quinton Byfield who receives plenty of ice time and is eligible at all three forward spots in Yahoo! leagues.