NHL Waiver Wire Adds: 12/18 to 12/24

Waiver wire adds for NHL, December 18 to December 24. Players available are based on ESPN ownership percentages.

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody". In this article, I will suggest some potential waiver wire adds that will help your fantasy hockey team win your matchup this week. If you were able to grab any of the players from last week's article, you did well.

I will give you an option at forward, defense, and a goalie who might be available on your waiver wire. Be sure also to check out our awesome NHL tools, including our Lineup Optimizer, Research Station, Projections, and DFS Cheat Sheets! Use promo code "GOODY" to save 10% today.

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NHL Waiver Wire Adds: 12/18 to 12/24

As I analyze the available players for your team, I will pay close attention to those who have potentially been promoted in the lineup, either due to their excellent performance or because of a teammate's injury.

Additionally, I will consider players who have an advantageous schedule this week, meaning they are facing weaker opponents or playing in favorable conditions. Lastly, I will keep an eye out for players who could be receiving a boost from an injury, whether it's their own or their teammates, as this could increase their playing time and overall performance.

DISCLOSURE: Make sure to monitor the NHL news feeds for the latest player status and injury news.

NHL Waiver Wire Goalies

Semyon Varlamov

Opponents this week - Toronto, Edmonton, Buffalo

Varlamov is rostered in 26.1% of ESPN leagues

Varlamov, who serves as Ilya Sorokin's backup, has performed remarkably well this season with six wins and two shutouts. In fact, he has played so well that he could easily be a starting goalie for more than half of the teams in the league. Considering Sorokin's new contract that kicks in next season, the Islanders might consider moving Varlamov. Therefore, adding him to your team now could prove to be a smart move.

 Other options

• Sam Montembeault- 6.6% rostered ESPN

NHL Waiver Wire Forwards

Opponents - Florida, Anaheim, Los Angeles

Coleman is currently rostered in 16.6% of ESPN leagues

Coleman is a versatile player who can make significant contributions to your team in many ways. He has strong skills in scoring, assisting goals, shooting, hitting, and killing penalties. Additionally, he is part of one of the best third lines in hockey. If your team lacks depth in the forward position, then Coleman is definitely someone to consider adding to your roster. He can help you accumulate stats across multiple categories.

THE WIN COLUMN
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Other options

• Joel Farabee- 11.2% rostered ESPN

NHL Waiver Wire Defensemen

Opponents - Colorado, Vegas, Montreal, St.Louis

Murphy is rostered in 9.6% of ESPN leagues

Murphy is a defenseman who excels at blocking shots and hitting opponents. Despite scoring only one goal this season, he possesses some offensive ability. However, he is not likely to get any opportunities on the power play and is usually assigned to penalty killing duties, which results in numerous blocked shots. With Jones out, Murphy is playing significant minutes in a young Blackhawks defense. If you are in a deeper league, I think Murphy is the ideal defenseman to have on your bench for a spot start.

Other Options

• Oliver Ekman-Larsson- 42.8% rostered ESPN

NHL DFS News and Injury Alerts