Pickups: Sam Bennett, Jason Zucker heating up in December
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As the NHL season progresses, fantasy hockey managers are evaluating their rosters and looking for strategic pickups to improve their teams. This week, goalies such as Juuse Saros and Igor Shesterkin are generating buzz as must-have players. Saros has been a consistent performer for the Nashville Predators, showcasing his impressive skills and making him a key target. Meanwhile, Shesterkin, representing the New York Rangers, recently demonstrated his ability to steal games, making him highly valuable in any lineup.
In addition to goaltending, forwards like Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals are also garnering attention. Kaprizov’s explosive scoring ability can significantly boost point totals, while Ovechkin continues his pursuit of legendary status in goal-scoring. Managers should keep a close eye on their performances as they can turn the tide in fantasy matchups.
Defensemen are crucial as well, and players like Roman Josi from the Predators and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche are standout options on the waiver wire. Both are highly skilled and contribute not just in defense but also on the offensive end, providing excellent value for fantasy rosters. Effective defensive players can sometimes be overlooked, yet they can be the difference-maker in close fantasy leagues this season.
In addition to goaltending, forwards like Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals are also garnering attention. Kaprizov’s explosive scoring ability can significantly boost point totals, while Ovechkin continues his pursuit of legendary status in goal-scoring. Managers should keep a close eye on their performances as they can turn the tide in fantasy matchups.
Defensemen are crucial as well, and players like Roman Josi from the Predators and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche are standout options on the waiver wire. Both are highly skilled and contribute not just in defense but also on the offensive end, providing excellent value for fantasy rosters. Effective defensive players can sometimes be overlooked, yet they can be the difference-maker in close fantasy leagues this season.