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10 MUST ADD Players To WIN Your Fantasy Hockey Championship | Week 23 Waiver Wire Targets

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Mikael Granlund just scored a hat-trick and has seven goals in his last four games—why he's a must-add at 25% rostered.

This episode of Locked On Fantasy Hockey focuses on waiver wire targets for fantasy hockey managers in their league's semifinal or championship matchups. Hosts Big Flip Livingstone and Steel Rodin analyze players and teams with favorable schedules for the upcoming week. They emphasize maximizing games played and targeting widely available players to gain a late-season edge. The hosts first highlight the Pittsburgh Penguins due to their five-game schedule, specifically mentioning players like Tommy Novak, Ben Kindle, and the 19%-rostered Chris Letang. They note the Ottawa Senators' Carter Yakimchuk as a must-add, especially with power-play opportunity, and Jordan Spence as a defensive option. The Anaheim Ducks are recommended for their soft four-game schedule, with Mikael Granlund (25% rostered) cited for his seven goals in four games and Alex Killorn for his five points in four games. The Colorado Avalanche's four-game schedule is deemed favorable, with Sam Malinsky (135 shots, 76 blocks) and Gabriel Landeskog (40% rostered) named as targets. A surprising claim is that Anaheim has the third-easiest remaining schedule in the NHL, making their players particularly valuable. The hosts argue that even teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, despite a poor record, offer value, specifically rookie Anton Frondel playing on Connor Bedard's line. They present Jacob Dobish of the Montreal Canadiens as a goaltending option based on his recent .929 save percentage over four games, despite the team's overall uncertainty in net. For deep leagues, they suggest Frank Vatrano of Anaheim and Igor Sharyagin of San Jose as deep cuts with top-line opportunity. The tone is energetic and conversational, aimed at engaged fantasy managers seeking a competitive advantage. The style is direct and data-informed, blending schedule analysis with recent player performance statistics. This episode is ideal for fantasy hockey managers in the final weeks of their seasons who need streaming advice and schedule-based targets. Listeners not in playoff contention or those in shallow leagues with full rosters might find the specific waiver wire recommendations less relevant.

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A fast waiver-wire guide for fantasy hockey managers looking for short-term help.

The conversation serves as a waiver-wire guide for fantasy hockey managers who need short-term help, moving quickly through team schedules and playoff pressure to sort useful spots from weaker ones.

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