This week's barometer includes changes in New York, as since the Rangers acquired J.T. Miller and moved Mika Zibanejad to right wing, Zibanejad has five goals and 13 assists in 17 games.
Evan Berofsky's waiver wire picks this week include Josh Norris, whose fantasy value has long been affected by his health.
The week's best waiver pickups include Quinton Byfield, who offers upside from his points and pucks on net, which have been on the rise since the beginning of February.
Evan Berofsky's pickups this week include Jeff Skinner, whose work with Leon Draisaitl as his center the last two matchups resulted in a goal, two assists and four shots.
Artemi Panarin has 23 goals and 57 points this season. Michael Finewax previews the week ahead in the NHL.
Evan Berofsky recommends players with multiple games before the 4 Nations Face-Off starts, including Utah forward Nick Schmaltz, who should post sufficient stats as a lead player in all attacking situations.
Tomas Hertl, whose 11-game point streak came to an end Sunday, is up to 20 markers and 21 apples in 53 games.
Evan Berofsky's pickups this week include JJ Peterka, who's getting plenty of attention thanks to three goals, a helper, four shots and a plus-6 on Tuesday.
Juraj Slafkovsky has been consistent with 10 points in his last 18 games, and Evan Berofsky is expecting more output from him soon.
Adam Fox has a goal and 10 points across his past nine appearances and should be a top defensemen option for Thursday FanDuel NHL DFS contests.
Evan Berofsky highlights the best pickups this week and notes that as a lead in all attacking situations on a strong top-six, Marco Rossi deserves to be on more rosters.
It's a three-game week for Rickard Rakell and the Penguins. The Pittsburgh winger has been on fire of late with 10 goals and 18 points in his last 14 outings.
Jonathan Huberdeau started the season slow, but his recent hot streak makes him worthy of a pickup in most fantasy leagues.
Anthony Cirelli is having a productive time centering Tampa Bay's second line.
FanDuel's Saturday NHL DFS slate contains 10 games, with one of this season's top fantasy lines in action.
The New Year brings new waiver wire additions, including LA's Quinton Byfield who receives plenty of ice time and is eligible at all three forward spots in Yahoo! leagues.
This week's top waiver wire choices include Panthers forward Anton Lundell who has provided across-the-board output with four assists, nine shots, 12 PIM, 13 hits and five blocks across five contests.
In the final Waiver Wire before the break, Evan Berofsky recommends Jamie Benn, who has racked up 18 points, 47 shots, 48 PIM and 33 hits in his last 24 games and is still available in 48% of Yahoo! leagues.