Fantasy hockey managers looking to tinker with their rosters will benefit from zeroing in on specific categories. Whether you are looking for long-term fits or short-term options, there should be a plethora of potential pickups to help your fantasy squad.
Let’s get into this week’s suggestions for your consideration.
Josh Norris, C, Senators (33% rostered) for Goals/Points/Shots/Hits/Faceoffs
Norris has been heating up again, registering one goal, one assist, eight shots, 12 hits and two blocks in his last two outings. He had only two goals in nine appearances before his recent success. Norris should benefit from his top-line deployment and spot on the top power-play unit. He sits second on the Senators with 311 faceoff wins and a 54.5% success rate. Ottawa has been playing better, and the team has four games scheduled for this week. His category coverage makes him an intriguing short-term pickup during a busy portion of the schedule. Norris will also have plenty of long-term fantasy value if he remains hot offensively.
Viktor Arvidsson, LW/RW, Oilers (18% rostered) for Assists/Points/Shots
Arvidsson has collected three goals and five assists in the last nine games. He fired 27 shots on target over that span for an 11.1 shooting percentage, indicating his 7.2 shooting percentage is starting to normalize to his career average of 10.8%. Arvidsson has always been a high-volume shooter but hasn’t been rewarded with many goals this campaign. He’s been developing chemistry with Leon Draisaitl, however, giving his fantasy value a much-needed shot in the arm leading into a four-game week for Edmonton.
Justin Faulk, D, Blues (18% rostered) for Assists/Points/Shots/Hits/Blocks
Faulk has generated 1 goal, 6 assists (two on the power play), 10 shots, 2 hits and 5 blocks in his last six appearances. After beginning the 2024-25 campaign with a three-game point streak, he had only five helpers during a 31-game span. After Torey Krug was ruled out for 2024-25 due to an ankle injury, Faulk gained considerable sleeper potential. The 32-year-old Faulk reached the 50-point plateau in 2022-23 but is on pace to barely top the 30-point mark this season. Still, his recent offensive success and category coverage make him a worthwhile selection for fantasy teams ahead of a three-game week for St. Louis.