Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Targets: Tyler Bertuzzi, Corey Perry, Spencer Knight and More

Hey folks. We are back at it, talking about waiver wire targets that are quickly being added in fantasy leagues due to recent successes. More veteran presence than young talent to discuss today, no matter the age or team - it's clear that these players are digging deep and making enough impact that fantasy team owners are taking note, and picking them up.

Take a look at our list of four skaters and a goaltender today and see which one is available in your league on the waiver wire, and who might be a good fit for you in this week's matchup, or longer! 

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Tyler Bertuzzi - Chicago Blackhawks

Bertuzzi has been stapled to Connor Bedard since he came into the league, and the duo are finding success in a big way this season. Bedard is somehow leading the league in points, and Andre Burakovsky is having the season of his career, so it's no wonder that Bertuzzi is being picked up like a hotcake.

This might even be sustainable for Bertuzzi. He has been chipping in on the scoresheet at even strength and on special teams and has amazing chemistry with the phenom franchise superstar, so it's a safe bet that Bertuzzi's success is tied directly to Bedard's, and his league leading partner shows no signs of slowing down.

Grab Bertuzzi before it's too late, and hold as long as the Hawks are winning games and rallying around their comeback kid!

Bertuzzi has nine goals, five assists, and seven powerplay points in 15 games played as a forward. He also has 32 shots on goal, 17 hits, and zero blocked shots.

Jake McCabe - Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs are terribly mediocre this year, without their dynamic playmaker Mitch Marner in the lineup. Rumors of something wrong with captain Auston Matthews (just because he isn't scoring at a record pace), a struggling Anthony Stolarz, who is trying to carry the load on his own, while tandem partner Joseph Woll tries to shake off the rust in the AHL, and their more consistent offensive weapon William Nylander in and out of the lineup.

The Maple Leafs, despite their struggles, have slogged their defensive woes from the bottom of the league to about mid way. All last season, they had the least amount of production from the blueline, but that is no longer. Morgan Rielly is having a resurgence year, while other blueliners such as McCabe not only chip in offensively, but with amazing peripherals. 

So long as McCabe continues to have the odd apple, and keeps blocking shots, he is worth an add, and if you're in a bangers league, could be a mid-tier hold.

McCabe has two goals, six assists, and zero powerplay points in 15 games played as a defenseman. He also has 12 shots on goal, 20 hits, and 33 blocked shots.

Corey Perry - Los Angeles Kings

Father time avoids the league's biggest pest, just like everyone who plays with him on the ice. Perry is annoying, gets under your skin, and yet continues to be productive offensively. 

While normally a huge postseason player, Perry is finding ways on the Kings to make himself useful on the scoresheet, despite playing bottom six minutes, however he has managed to earn himself some powerplay time.

It's difficult to determine what Perry is, and will be, especially at 40 years old - for now, he is a solid streaming option.

Perry has seven goals, four assists, and three powerplay points in 10 games played as a forward. He also has 25 shots on goal, three hits, and three blocked shots.

Olen Zellweger - Anaheim Ducks

Why do we keep talking about the Ducks? Because they should be at the bottom, now they're here. They should be at the bottom, now their whole team is scoring here.

The Ducks sit at the top of the Pacific Division, and nobody knows why. Granted all of their young stars have taken a step forward and have a year more experience, but they've also added in spots, such as the blueline in former New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba, who is the defensive pairing partner for Zellwegar, who as of lately is surging.

Three points in his last two games, Zellweger saw a season-high 23 minutes of TOI last game against the Golden Knights.

For a defenseman, Zellweger is shooting a ton, and having the defensive and physical prowess of Trouba next to you, it gives him room to think offense first. The pair is also seeing second powerplay time together, allowing their chemistry to continue to grow.

While Zellweger is trending up, his consistency hasn't been there yet this season. Stream, but watch for him to come down to earth. His upside is he is playing on a winning team among the top of the league, and is insulated by a veteran banger so his +/- is in great shape.

Zellweger has one goal, four assists, and two powerplay points in 14 games played as a defenseman. He also has 32 shots on goal, eight hits, and 18 blocked shots.

Spencer Knight - Chicago Blackhawks

Ending things back with the Hawks, Knight is stacking starts like nobody's business, and winning? Again, it helps having Bedard lead the league in points and having the top line give you goal support with a combined 29 goals.

It's hard to believe that Knight is just 24 years old. It seems like he has been in the league forever, and is no stranger getting sent down to the AHL to condition, or improve. He is set to have his first season as a starter, and is really making a go of it. With the majority of starts for his hockey club, despite barely having an above .500 win rate, his save percentage and goals against average are actually quite good.

Knight not only deserves an add, but likely a season-long hold. Even if the Blackhawks fall off a cliff due to lack of goal support, or struggles offensively as they have in years past, Knight is poised to carry most of the workload in the blue paint, and if nothing else, he will give you a monster amount of starts.

Or, Bedard could lead his squad to the playoffs for the first time in his career and Knight will also stack wins. There really is no downside to Knight right now. Grab him off the waiver wire before it's too late!

Knight has six wins in 11 games started as a goaltender. He also has a .926 save percentage, a 2.33 goals against average, and one shutout.