NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire: Key Player Picks Post-Olympic Break

As NHL teams return from the Olympic break, the upcoming week presents a condensed scoring period with no games scheduled on Monday or Tuesday. Most teams will play three games, while ten teams will only compete twice. This situation creates an opportunity for fantasy hockey managers to capitalize on lesser-rostered players who may enhance their lineups.

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Some analysts caution against relying too heavily on players returning from injury, such as Dubois and Pionk, as their performance may be inconsistent initially. Additionally, the volatility of players like Duclair, who has faced benchings, raises concerns about their reliability.

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Fantasy experts emphasize the importance of monitoring player performance closely as teams resume play. They recommend evaluating matchups and recent statistics to make informed decisions about waiver wire pickups.

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• “3% available): Expect Sidney Crosby to miss at least a little bit of time, as you have to think he would have dressed for the Olympic gold medal game if he was close to OK.” — Fantasy Analyst

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• “If Hart still carves out at least a 50-50 share, he's worth your time in fantasy on a winning squad such as Vegas.” — Fantasy Expert

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This week presents a critical juncture for fantasy managers to optimize their rosters as the NHL season progresses, particularly with the impact of player injuries and matchups.

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