Welcome to another edition of the Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Report as the 2022 NHL season rolls on! The only way to win a championship in any fantasy league is to be active on the waiver wire. If you aren’t checking the wire at least once a week, then you’re doing it wrong. Each week, we’ll take a look at some NHL players that are trending up the fantasy hockey rankings and which ones you should be adding to your watch list. For fantasy hockey Week 3, Colorado Avalanche forward Evan Rodrigues is among the top risers in rankings and NHL projections. Be sure to check out the NHL injury report, our NHL daily projections, and all of our NHL seasonal tools before making roster moves or setting those fantasy hockey lineups. Let’s take a look at this week's top fantasy hockey waiver wire pickups.

 

NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups Week 3

Evan Rodrigues - Colorado Avalanche - Winger

With Valeri Nichushkin out of the lineup, Evan Rodrigues has moved up to the top line and it’s been very good. He scored two goals on Saturday and played a whopping 27-minutes. Only Cale Makar saw more ice time than him. He’s not going to play that much every game, but the fact that he even saw that amount in a game is music to my ears. He’s going to get his chances to produce as long as he stays on that top line, and if he continues to play this well, he could hold onto that spot even when Nichushkin comes back. I’d add him now before someone else gets to him.

Anthony Mantha - Washington Capitals - Winger

With T.J. Oshie out of the lineup for an extended period of time, Anthony Mantha is going to get an opportunity to step up and make an impact. The Veteran winger has size and skill, but he just hasn’t been consistent since joining the Capitals. He should get a bump in ice time over the next few weeks, which could help boost his numbers. This is a long shot add, but it could turn out to be something good.

Jared McCann - Seattle Kraken - Center

There are some pretty good centremen in Seattle, but Jared McCann looks like the best one. He has five goals and three assists so far this season and is seeing a healthy amount of ice time. His shot volume is also pretty good, so he’s exactly the type of player you’d want on your fantasy hockey team. I don’t know how long this strong play is going to last, but if you need some help down the middle, he’s one option to consider.

Adin Hill - Vegas Golden Knights - Goalie

Adin Hill is the clear backup in Las Vegas, but when he does play, he is elite. The Golden Knights as a team have been exceptional and I don’t think that’s going to change anytime soon. They look like a juggernaut defensive team, which has helped Hill reach a 1.72 GAA and a .940 SV%. Even if he plays 40% of the games this season, at those numbers, I’ll gladly take him on my team. He’s only 20% owned in Yahoo! leagues, so he’s very much available. 

Alec Martinez - Vegas Golden Knights - Defence

If you’re a regular of our NHL DFS Discord channel, you already know how much we all love Alec Martinez. The man is a human shield--blocking every shot that comes his way-- and does it every night without fail. He’s up to 45-blocked shots on the season and is well on his way to having over 200. He doesn’t shoot the puck a ton and doesn't hit anyone, ever, but he can single-handily win you the blocked shots category every week. If that’s a category in your league that matters and you don’t want to break your head every week about it, add Martinez to your team and never look back. 

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