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There are a slew of players available off the waiver wire in most leagues, as fantasy hockey leagues usually roster fewer than 200 players in their pools. This week I am giving you a couple of players who could be used in shallow pools, two players in deeper pools and a pair of players for the deepest of leagues. All stats are through Sunday’s games.
Kuzmenko had an outstanding first season with the Canucks last year, tallying 39 goals while adding 35 assists. But this season was a write-off as the 28-year-old struggled in his second NHL season. Kuzmenko had only eight goals and 21 points in 43 games — with five healthy scratches — as he fell out of favor In Vancouver. He was dealt to the Flames at the end of January and that seems to have sparked him, as he has three goals in six games. Kuzmenko is back on a first line, alongside Jonathan Huberdeau and Yegor Sharangovich, and is seeing first-unit power-play time. Kuzmenko is a talent offensively and is worth picking up in deep leagues.
Viktor Arvidsson, LW-RW, Los Angeles Kings (50% rostered)
Arvidsson missed the first 50 games of the season with back woes, but he has now played in the Kings’ last three games. Arvidsson had a big 2022-23 season, finding the back of the net 26 times while adding 33 helpers in 77 contests. He was also great on the power play with 10 goals and 25 points. He’s now back playing alongside his linemates from last season, Phillip Danault and Trevor Moore. Arvidsson has two assists and 12 shots on goal in only three games and is expected to do more once he gets back into game shape.
Norris has been highly regarded ever since he was drafted 19th overall by the Sharks in 2017. He was the major piece the Senators received in return for Erik Karlsson the following year and had a big 2021-22 campaign in which he scored 35 times in 66 games. Unfortunately, last season was injury-plagued, as Norris suited up for only eight games before eventually undergoing shoulder surgery. Norris has 13 goals and 13 assists in 44 games, but is seeing first-line action between Brady Tkachuk and Drake Batherson as well as first power-play time. Everything seems to be in order for Norris to start scoring plenty once again.