Jack Roslovic, Zach Benson & more fantasy hockey pickup options

By admin — In News — November 5, 2026

   ​The NHL season is in full tilt. It’s filled with trade requests, questionable goaltending, and Connor McDavid looking like the best player of all time. How’s your fantasy hockey team doing? Hopefully as well as the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers are playing. The defending Stanley Cup champs are 12-3-2 while the Oilers are 11-2-3. The Tampa Bay Lightning are embroiled in Nikita Kucherov trade request drama, while the Detroit Red Wings still haven’t dealt Dylan Larkin. Fantasy hockey is about finding waiver-wire gems, and hopefully your superstars are producing. Here are some waiver wire options that you should grab before other people in your league scoop them upMORE: Paul Bissonnette rips Lightning GM over Nikita Kucherov’s trade requestC/RW Jack Roslovic, Toronto Maple LeafsOct 24, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) looks to make a pass in front of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jack Roslovic (96) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)The Toronto Maple Leafs get a ton of attention, but you should take notice of how Jack Roslovic is playing. He’s playing with Auston Matthews and thriving. He’s produced 8 goals and 10 assists in 18 games so far. More teams should have been interested in Jack RoslovicSeason Stats:8 Goals | 10 Assists | 18 PointsPace: 39 Goals | 48 Assists | 87 Points#Leafspic.twitter.com/CSSdWbnCJ1— PaceBall (@paceball__) November 4, 2026He’s only rostered in 59% of fantasy hockey teams, according to Yahoo Sports, so he could be available in your league. The American winger is on the first powerplay unit with injuries to Kirill Marchenko and John Tavares. Roslovic is currently on a seven-game point streak and has five goals it those seven matchups.G Dustin Wolf, Calgary FlamesJan 8, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) spits out water during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesDustin Cooley became a viral sensation for the Calgary Flames with his funny personality and wild interviews. He unfortunately got hurt, so it’s Dustin Wolf’s net now. The Flames have picked up their play after a terrible start, and he’s their franchise goalie. Wolf is rostered in 40% of Yahoo Sports leagues and would be a great pickup. Dustin Wolf makes a ridiculous save. His best of the night. 🎥: Prime Video | #Flamespic.twitter.com/CA3RAmDUVX— Robert Munnich (@Robert_Munnich) March 17, 2026He’s won his last two starts and has allowed only two goals in those contests. The Flames don’t have any back-to-backs in their upcoming schedule, so he should be seeing plenty of action. Wolf has posted a 2.17 goals-against average over the last two weeks.MORE: Connor Hellebuyck shares personal reason behind trade request in letter to Jets fansLW Zach Benson, Buffalo Sabres May 16, 2026; Montreal,   

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