Lock in These Fantasy Pickups Before the Final 11 Days Get Away From You

We're down to the wire in fantasy hockey, and if you've made it this far, you know what's coming. The final 11 days of the season separate the managers who panic from the ones who actually scheme their way to a championship. Here's the thing: player availability is everything right now. The guys who are both producing and actually available to grab are your golden tickets.

Whether you're in a league that lets you make moves constantly or one with strict waiver windows and limits, there are some solid performers still sitting on waivers. The strategy changes depending on your league rules, but the core idea is the same: find guys who are hot right now and have games coming up.

Buffalo and San Jose Are Your Schedule Goldmines

If you're trying to stack your roster for the stretch, look at Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks. These are the only two teams with games scheduled for both Monday and Wednesday during a time when the rest of the league has limited action. Tuesday and Thursday are solid for filling out lineups across the board, but Buffalo and San Jose give you flexibility when matchups get thin. Fair warning: there are no games Friday, so plan accordingly.

Your Best Available Options Right Now

Alexander Wennberg, F, San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old is putting up 1.8 fantasy points per game and is available in 64.6% of leagues. He's centering the Sharks' second scoring line and getting minutes on the Macklin Celebrini power play. Recently, Wennberg has been rolling: five goals and three assists over his last six games, averaging 19 minutes 50 seconds per night. The Sharks are hosting Chicago, Edmonton, and Anaheim between Monday and Thursday. Grab him now.

Bowen Byram, D, Buffalo Sabres. Coming off a slower March, the 24-year-old defenseman is back to putting up a point every other game. He's tracking toward 40-plus points this season and is still available in 73.9% of leagues at 1.5 fantasy points per game. In a down year for D-men, that's solid depth.

The final stretch is no joke. Get these guys locked in before someone else in your league figures it out.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.