NHL fantasy hockey: 5 early season waiver pickups you should look at

NHL fantasy hockey: 5 early season waiver pickups you should add

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 20: Detroit Red Wings Left Wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) watches the play during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on January 20, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3 of 5

Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images /

Anthony Beauvillier, New York Islanders

Anthony Beauvillier might be on the verge of a breakout season for the New York Islanders. He’s been a bit of a frustrating player, especially after only picking up 28 points last season in 82 games. Beauvillier has yet to surpass the 40 point milestone in any season, but this season could be the year he passes it.

Through three games, he already has four points. Beauvillier’s calling card is his goal scoring, as he has 38 goals in his last two seasons. He already has two goals this season and he’s finally starting to get pucks to the net. During the 2018-19 season, Beauvillier averaged 1.93 shots per game. Through three games this season, he’s averaging three shots per game. If Beauvillier has finally turned the corner as far as shot generation, a breakout season seems likely.

I’m not sold that he’ll continue this success, but he has certainly been impressive early in the season. Beauvillier has easily been the Islanders best forward so far. He’s looking like a legitimate top-six forward, which is huge for the Isles, who are desperately looking for goals.

Part of having a successful fantasy hockey teams is knowing which guys are hot and which guys are cold. If you like using waivers to adopt this strategy, check if Beauvillier is available. You might catch lightning in a bottle with him.

Home/Editorials