Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Picks

Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Picks – Week 8 (Nov 24–30, 2025)

Week 8 is a weird slate in a good way:

Heavy nights: Wed / Fri / Sat
True off-night: Tue (only 2 games)
Softer nights: Sun, with Mon in the middle
No games: Thu (U.S. Thanksgiving)

We’re targeting volume + off-nights to create bench-proof streams.
Roster % callouts (when added) will be Yahoo, as of Nov 22.

Quick Jumpstart (front-load your week)

Teams with early-week opportunities for Nov 24–30:

Monday only
LAK

Mon + Tue
(none this week)

Mon + Wed
CBJ — DET — FLA — NJD — NSH — NYR — OTT — PHI — STL — TBL — UTM — VGK — WSH

Tue + Wed
DAL

Tip: A Tuesday game is nearly a cheat code this week — only two games on the slate, so any skater active that night gains outsized value.

High-Volume 4-GP (sorted by off-night leverage)

Your headline schedules for Week 8:

Dallas Stars — Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun

The only four-game team touching the tiny Tuesday slate and closing on Sunday.

Ottawa Senators — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun
Washington Capitals — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun

Both offer a clean Monday start and a softer Sunday finish.

These three carry the best mix of volume + off-night utility.

Strong 4-GP Volume (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat)

Less off-night leverage, more pure man-games:

Detroit Red Wings — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
New Jersey Devils — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
Nashville Predators — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
New York Rangers — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
Philadelphia Flyers — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
St. Louis Blues — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
Tampa Bay Lightning — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
Utah Hockey Club — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
Vegas Golden Knights — Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat

If your roster can absorb heavy nights, these are still excellent volume paths.

Player Picks

Dallas Stars (4 GP – Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun)

C/RW Tyler Seguin — steady shot floor with the ability to rack up points when he gets rolling. A veteran scorer who benefits from Dallas’ rare Tuesday game and clean Sunday finish.

D Lian Bichsel — heavy HIT volume, making him a strong banger-league target for a four-game slate. Particularly valuable because he rarely sits on heavy nights.

D Esa Lindell — dependable block producer with consistent minutes. Quiet category glue piece who fits perfectly into a four-game week.

C/LW Jamie Benn — back from injury and offering a mix of shots + scoring potential. Provides sneaky value if you need offense with some physicality.

Ottawa Senators (4 GP – Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)

C Shane Pinto — scoring consistently this season with strong shot volume. One of the top mid-tier center streamers for Week 8.

C Dylan Cozens — offers shots + hits + scoring threat every night. Classic multi-cat center who thrives in four-game weeks.

LW/RW Claude Giroux — reliable shot floor and steady point production. A safe streaming option who plays meaningful minutes in all situations.

D Artem Zub — bringing a dependable mix of shots, hits, and blocks this season. Excellent floor defenseman to round out your weekly lineup.

Washington Capitals (4 GP – Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)

C/LW Connor McMichael — strong shot floor with proven scoring touch from last season. Great depth play in all formats.

RW Ryan Leonard — offers shots + hits, with occasional scoring punch. Ideal for managers needing multi-cat support.

D Martin Fehervary — sturdy shot/hit/block baseline with consistent ice time. Classic banger-friendly streamer.

D Rasmus Sandin — provides a blend of shots + blocks with power-play capability. Good all-around defensive streamer.

D Matt Roy — steady hits + blocks contributor with low-risk minutes. Great late-week pickup for peripheral boosts.

Other 4-Game Teams (Volume Only)

If you simply need raw man-games, or your roster grid can absorb heavy nights, these teams also bring four games:

Detroit Red Wings — Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat
New Jersey Devils — Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat
Nashville Predators — Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat
New York Rangers — Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat
Philadelphia Flyers — Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat
St. Louis Blues — Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat
Tampa Bay Lightning — Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat
Utah Hockey Club — Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat
Vegas Golden Knights — Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat

We won’t break down their players here, but all are valid four-game volume options.

Get a head start for Week 9. Use our Optimizer to preview next week’s top streaming teams and see how they fit your roster (off-night density, man-games, positional needs).

Closing Notes (Quick Hits You Can Action)

DALLAS/OTTAWA/WASHINGTON are the premium targets — Tuesday + Sunday exposure is huge.
If your Wed/Fri/Sat are already packed, lean on Sunday-heavy or Tuesday-touching teams.
Monday-start players give you a free extra add later in the week.
Always re-check line combos, PP usage, and Yahoo roster % before waivers.

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