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Waiver Wire: who to pick up today, and whether to claim or wait

The players fantasy managers are adding fastest, ranked for the rest of this week and for the rest of the season. Each one is tagged: spend a claim now, or grab him for free once waivers clear.

Ownership updated Sun, Oct 11, 10:34 AM ET

Claim nowfastest risers, won't last
Grab after waiversno rush, add free later
Watchbeing added, thin value
Fadingbeing dropped

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Week 3 (Oct 12-18): ranked by fantasy points over the games left, plus how fast he is being added. Two days or fewer remain this week, so this covers next week.

Waiver wire pickups for Week 3 (Oct 12-18)
#	Player	Rostered	ESPN	Rest of week	Why
1	Viktor ArvidssonRW · DETClaim now	38%▲3.6 1d▲6.2 3d	25%▲3.5 chg	21 FP3 GP	38% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes Risers: rising role and results
2	Jared SpurgeonD · MINClaim now	27%▲4.7 1d▲9.9 3d	32%▲7.7 chg	18 FP4 GP · 2 off-nights	Climbing fast: expect him to be claimed. Risers: surging role and results
3	Pierre-Luc DuboisC · WSHGrab after waivers	47%▲2.0 1d▲4.1 3d	16%▼0.3 chg	17 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
4	Shane PintoC · OTTGrab after waivers	40%▲0.8 1d▲0.7 3d	15%	23 FP4 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes
5	Blake ColemanRW · MINGrab after waivers	38%▲0.9 1d▲0.6 3d	56%	19 FP4 GP · 2 off-nights	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
6	Victor OlofssonRW · VGKGrab after waivers	27%▲0.8 1d▲4.5 3d	10%	16 FP4 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Risers: rising role and results
7	Jordan EberleRW · SEAClaim now	42%▲2.6 1d▲5.0 3d	43%▲1.5 chg	14 FP3 GP	42% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers. Top-line minutes
8	Bobby McMannLW · SEAGrab after waivers	49%▲1.1 1d▲1.2 3d	46%▲0.6 chg	15 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes
9	Tommy NovakC · PITClaim now	42%▲3.2 1d▲7.6 3d	27%▼1.0 chg	13 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	42% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers. Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
10	Gabriel PerreaultRW · NYRGrab after waivers	59%▲1.2 1d▲2.7 3d	24%▲1.0 chg	13 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes Risers: rising role and results
11	Stuart SkinnerG · WPGClaim now	54%▲3.1 1d▲9.4 3d	39%▲6.5 chg	18 FP2.4 starts	54% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers.
12	Sean WalkerD · CARGrab after waivers	59%▲1.7 1d▲1.7 3d	69%▲1.1 chg	14 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Big night (Oct 8)
13	Taylor HallLW · CARClaim now	29%▲1.8 1d▲3.5 3d	16%▲7.6 chg	13 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Climbing fast: expect him to be claimed.
14	Brayden SchennC · NYIGrab after waivers	32%▲0.8 1d▲4.4 3d	21%▲0.3 chg	13 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes
15	Jack RoslovicRW · TORGrab after waivers	34%▲0.9 1d▲2.7 3d	8.9%▲0.2 chg	13 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes Risers: rising role and results
16	Brayden McNabbD · VGKGrab after waivers	38%▲2.6 3d	23%▼0.6 chg	16 FP4 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
17	Jake DebruskRW · VANGrab after waivers	43%▼0.1 1d▼0.4 3d	63%▲2.1 chg	13 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
18	Noah OstlundC · BUFGrab after waivers	28%▲0.8 3d	1.6%	17 FP4 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
19	Jake AllenG · NJDGrab after waivers	53%▲0.1 1d▼0.4 3d	23%▲0.2 chg	19 FP2.6 starts · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
20	Carter YakemchukD · OTTGrab after waivers	44%▲0.8 1d▲1.7 3d	2.2%	15 FP4 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
21	Jaden SchwartzLW · COLClaim now	21%▲6.7 1d▲9.7 3d	12%▲3.0 chg	12 FP3 GP · 2 off-nights	Climbing fast: expect him to be claimed. Top-line minutes
22	Boone JennerC · WSHGrab after waivers	20%▲0.8 3d	6.9%▲1.2 chg	13 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
23	Jaccob SlavinD · CARGrab after waivers	20%▲0.2 1d▲3.8 3d	23%▲2.0 chg	12 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Luck Meter: running cold (buy low)
24	Connor McMichaelC · STLGrab after waivers	34%▲0.9 3d	7.3%	13 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes
25	Pyotr KochetkovG · CARClaim now	48%▲0.1 1d▲2.2 3d	18%▲7.5 chg	12 FP1.2 starts · 1 off-night	48% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers.
26	Matthew BeniersC · SEAGrab after waivers	51%▲0.2 1d	48%▼0.3 chg	14 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit
27	Mason McTavishC · STLGrab after waivers	51%▲0.1 1d▲0.2 3d	17%	12 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
28	Vladislav GavrikovD · NYRClaim now	54%▲3.9 1d▲9.6 3d	61%▲1.3 chg	11 FP3 GP	54% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers.
29	Maxim ShabanovRW · MINGrab after waivers	27%▲0.9 3d	2.2%▲0.1 chg	14 FP4 GP · 2 off-nights	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Risers: surging role and results
30	Benjamin KindelRW · PITGrab after waivers	51%▲1.1 1d▲5.4 3d	19%▼1.2 chg	11 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Risers: surging role and results
31	Jonas BrodinD · MINGrab after waivers	5.0%	0.9%	16 FP4 GP · 2 off-nights	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
32	Justin FaulkD · DETGrab after waivers	52%▲0.9 1d▲0.5 3d	70%▼0.9 chg	12 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Luck Meter: running hot (sell high)
33	Zachary BolducLW · MTLGrab after waivers	23%▲1.9 3d	5.3%	12 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Risers: rising role and results
34	James HagensC · BOSGrab after waivers	51%▲0.8 1d▲0.9 3d	9.2%▲0.4 chg	11 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
35	Damon SeversonD · CBJGrab after waivers	9.5%▲1.0 1d▲0.9 3d	4.1%▲0.7 chg	11 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
36	Adin HillG · VGKGrab after waivers	25%▲1.7 3d	7.1%▲0.5 chg	13 FP1.6 starts · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
37	Hampus LindholmD · BOSGrab after waivers	21%▲0.8 1d▲0.8 3d	4.6%	11 FP3 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Risers: rising role and results
38	Chandler StephensonC · SEAGrab after waivers	23%▲0.9 1d▲1.6 3d	7.8%▲0.8 chg	11 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes
39	Sean DurziD · NYRGrab after waivers	40%▲0.9 1d▲1.1 3d	7.8%▲0.4 chg	11 FP3 GP	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
40	Mikael GranlundC · ANAGrab after waivers	54%▲1.5 1d▲1.8 3d	64%▲1.0 chg	9.8 FP2 GP · 1 off-night	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Projected fill-in (Oct 10)

Ranked by rest-of-season value and role changes (PP1 or line promotions, ice-time jumps, injuries ahead of him), plus how fast he is being added.

Long-term waiver wire pickups
#	Player	Rostered	ESPN	Rest of season	Why
1	Viktor ArvidssonRW · DETClaim now	38%▲3.6 1d▲6.2 3d	25%▲3.5 chg	7.18 FP/GPvalue 100	38% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes Risers: rising role and results
2	Pierre-Luc DuboisC · WSHGrab after waivers	47%▲2.0 1d▲4.1 3d	16%▼0.3 chg	5.63 FP/GPvalue 100	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
3	Jordan EberleRW · SEAClaim now	42%▲2.6 1d▲5.0 3d	43%▲1.5 chg	6.09 FP/GPvalue 99	42% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers. Top-line minutes
4	Bobby McMannLW · SEAGrab after waivers	49%▲1.1 1d▲1.2 3d	46%▲0.6 chg	6.14 FP/GPvalue 100	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes
5	Shane PintoC · OTTGrab after waivers	40%▲0.8 1d▲0.7 3d	15%	6.28 FP/GPvalue 100	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes
6	Gabriel PerreaultRW · NYRGrab after waivers	59%▲1.2 1d▲2.7 3d	24%▲1.0 chg	5.22 FP/GPvalue 98	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes Risers: rising role and results
7	Jake DebruskRW · VANGrab after waivers	43%▼0.1 1d▼0.4 3d	63%▲2.1 chg	5.41 FP/GPvalue 100	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
8	Jared SpurgeonD · MINClaim now	27%▲4.7 1d▲9.9 3d	32%▲7.7 chg	5.06 FP/GPvalue 91	Climbing fast: expect him to be claimed. Risers: surging role and results
9	Mikael GranlundC · ANAGrab after waivers	54%▲1.5 1d▲1.8 3d	64%▲1.0 chg	6.21 FP/GPvalue 100	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Projected fill-in (Oct 10)
10	Victor OlofssonRW · VGKGrab after waivers	27%▲0.8 1d▲4.5 3d	10%	5.18 FP/GPvalue 94	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Risers: rising role and results
11	Brayden SchennC · NYIGrab after waivers	32%▲0.8 1d▲4.4 3d	21%▲0.3 chg	5.20 FP/GPvalue 95	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes
12	Tommy NovakC · PITClaim now	42%▲3.2 1d▲7.6 3d	27%▼1.0 chg	4.96 FP/GPvalue 92	42% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers. Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
13	Benjamin KindelRW · PITGrab after waivers	51%▲1.1 1d▲5.4 3d	19%▼1.2 chg	5.15 FP/GPvalue 97	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Risers: surging role and results
14	Blake ColemanRW · MINGrab after waivers	38%▲0.9 1d▲0.6 3d	56%	5.54 FP/GPvalue 93	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
15	Pyotr KochetkovG · CARClaim now	48%▲0.1 1d▲2.2 3d	18%▲7.5 chg	10.34 FP/GSvalue 92	48% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers.
16	Taylor HallLW · CARClaim now	29%▲1.8 1d▲3.5 3d	16%▲7.6 chg	5.29 FP/GPvalue 89	Climbing fast: expect him to be claimed.
17	Sean WalkerD · CARGrab after waivers	59%▲1.7 1d▲1.7 3d	69%▲1.1 chg	5.32 FP/GPvalue 90	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Big night (Oct 8)
18	Jacob FowlerG · MTLGrab after waivers	47%▼0.2 1d▲2.1 3d	8.3%▲2.8 chg	10.88 FP/GSvalue 98	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Shutout (Oct 10)
19	Connor McMichaelC · STLGrab after waivers	34%▲0.9 3d	7.3%	5.58 FP/GPvalue 97	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes
20	Mason McTavishC · STLGrab after waivers	51%▲0.1 1d▲0.2 3d	17%	5.53 FP/GPvalue 100	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
21	Jack RoslovicRW · TORGrab after waivers	34%▲0.9 1d▲2.7 3d	8.9%▲0.2 chg	4.71 FP/GPvalue 89	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes Risers: rising role and results
22	Anthony StolarzG · TORGrab after waivers	36%▲0.7 1d▲1.3 3d	15%▲0.6 chg	11.28 FP/GSvalue 100	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
23	Jaden SchwartzLW · COLClaim now	21%▲6.7 1d▲9.7 3d	12%▲3.0 chg	4.94 FP/GPvalue 86	Climbing fast: expect him to be claimed. Top-line minutes
24	Matthew BeniersC · SEAGrab after waivers	51%▲0.2 1d	48%▼0.3 chg	5.85 FP/GPvalue 98	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit
25	Shane WrightC · SEAGrab after waivers	28%▲0.9 1d▲1.8 3d	1.8%	4.70 FP/GPvalue 90	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Risers: surging role and results
26	Boone JennerC · WSHGrab after waivers	20%▲0.8 3d	6.9%▲1.2 chg	5.14 FP/GPvalue 87	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
27	Kaapo KakkoRW · SEAGrab after waivers	21%▲0.9 1d▲1.8 3d	3.8%▲0.7 chg	4.65 FP/GPvalue 88	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Risers: rising role and results Luck Meter: running hot (sell high)
28	Brayden McNabbD · VGKGrab after waivers	38%▲2.6 3d	23%▼0.6 chg	5.13 FP/GPvalue 87	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
29	Damon SeversonD · CBJGrab after waivers	9.5%▲1.0 1d▲0.9 3d	4.1%▲0.7 chg	5.11 FP/GPvalue 86	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
30	Noah OstlundC · BUFGrab after waivers	28%▲0.8 3d	1.6%	4.42 FP/GPvalue 87	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes Risers: surging role and results
31	Vladislav GavrikovD · NYRClaim now	54%▲3.9 1d▲9.6 3d	61%▲1.3 chg	4.74 FP/GPvalue 80	54% rostered and climbing fast: he will not last past waivers.
32	Neal PionkD · WPGGrab after waivers	33%▲0.9 1d▲1.0 3d	2.5%▼0.2 chg	4.56 FP/GPvalue 87	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit Risers: rising role and results
33	Eeli TolvanenLW · NYRGrab after waivers	42%▲1.5 1d▲2.5 3d	50%▲0.8 chg	4.96 FP/GPvalue 83	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
34	Jaccob SlavinD · CARGrab after waivers	20%▲0.2 1d▲3.8 3d	23%▲2.0 chg	4.76 FP/GPvalue 80	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Luck Meter: running cold (buy low)
35	Dylan SambergD · WPGGrab after waivers	5.8%▲0.8 1d▲1.8 3d	1.0%	4.62 FP/GPvalue 86	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Moved up a line (Oct 7) Line promotion (Oct 7)
36	Joseph WollG · PHIGrab after waivers	39%▲0.8 1d▲1.8 3d	18%▲1.8 chg	10.16 FP/GSvalue 84	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.
37	Tyson FoersterLW · PHIGrab after waivers	38%	3.8%	5.24 FP/GPvalue 93	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. On the first power-play unit
38	Hampus LindholmD · BOSGrab after waivers	21%▲0.8 1d▲0.8 3d	4.6%	4.65 FP/GPvalue 84	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Risers: rising role and results
39	Chandler StephensonC · SEAGrab after waivers	23%▲0.9 1d▲1.6 3d	7.8%▲0.8 chg	4.58 FP/GPvalue 80	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed. Top-line minutes
40	James HagensC · BOSGrab after waivers	51%▲0.8 1d▲0.9 3d	9.2%▲0.4 chg	4.69 FP/GPvalue 79	Real value and no rush on him: he should be there after waivers clear, no FAAB needed.

Players managers are dropping. Check the reason before you hold or cut.

Players being dropped
#	Player	Rostered	ESPN	Rest of season	Why
1	William EklundLW · OTTFading	77%▼1.0 1d▼1.3 3d	44%▼3.5 chg	5.93 FP/GPvalue 100	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go. Risers: rising role and results Injury (Oct 10)
2	Luca CagnoniD · SJSFading	67%▼0.2 1d▼0.8 3d	30%▼2.4 chg	3.83 FP/GPvalue 66	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go. On the first power-play unit
3	Brad MarchandLW · FLAFading	74%▼0.5 1d▼1.3 3d	63%▼1.6 chg	6.16 FP/GPvalue 97	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go. Injury (Oct 9)
4	Daniel VladarG · PHIFading	70%▼0.1 1d▼0.6 3d	50%▼2.5 chg	9.41 FP/GSvalue 61	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go.
5	Gabriel VilardiRW · WPGFading	79%▼0.2 1d▼0.5 3d	65%▼2.1 chg	6.01 FP/GPvalue 99	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go. On the first power-play unit
6	Dustin WolfG · CGYFading	26%▼0.3 1d▼2.2 3d	25%▼0.7 chg	8.12 FP/GSvalue 12	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go.
7	Jordan KyrouRW · WSHFading	74%▼0.6 1d▼0.7 3d	67%▼0.9 chg	6.47 FP/GPvalue 98	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go.
8	Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenG · BUFFading	73%▼0.2 1d▼0.8 3d	61%▼1.5 chg	8.29 FP/GSvalue 16	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go.
9	Carter VerhaegheLW · FLAFading	70%▼0.5 1d▼0.8 3d	70%▼0.9 chg	5.49 FP/GPvalue 96	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go. Top-line minutes
10	Alexander NikishinD · CARFading	63%▼0.3 1d▼0.8 3d	42%▼1.1 chg	4.68 FP/GPvalue 79	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go. Injury (Oct 10)
11	Mats ZuccarelloRW · LAKFading	46%▼0.3 1d▼0.5 3d	18%▼1.2 chg	6.05 FP/GPvalue 100	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go. On the first power-play unit Injury (Oct 10)
12	Anthony ManthaRW · NJDFading	45%▼0.2 1d▼0.7 3d	20%▼1.3 chg	5.11 FP/GPvalue 86	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go. Luck Meter: running hot (sell high)
13	Tyler BertuzziLW · CHIFading	56%▼0.1 1d▼0.4 3d	51%▼1.5 chg	4.72 FP/GPvalue 87	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go. On the first power-play unit Top-line minutes
14	Ryan HartmanC · MINFading	36%▼0.2 1d▼0.8 3d	42%▼1.1 chg	5.05 FP/GPvalue 85	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go.
15	Spencer KnightG · CHIFading	75%▼0.4 1d▼0.5 3d	52%▼0.9 chg	8.84 FP/GSvalue 33	Among the fastest drops: managers are letting him go.

How it works

Who is moving: the 1-day and 3-day change in average-league rostered % (LineupExperts) and ESPN's own change, each scaled by how much that source usually moves. Windows where a feed recalibrated are dropped instead of counted.
This week: projected fantasy points over the rest of the fantasy week from the Streamer Finder (games, off-nights, opponent, line and PP1, goalie start chances).
Long term: rest-of-season points per game, plus role signals from Line Watch, Who Benefits and Risers.
The tag: demand decides. "Claim now" is a valuable player among the fastest risers (top 15% by momentum): other managers will claim him. "Grab after waivers" is a valuable player with no rush on him: he should clear waivers, so add him then and keep your FAAB. "Fading" is among the fastest drops.
We take ESPN's numbers hourly from about 2 to 6 AM Eastern and the average-league figure as soon as it refreshes, so the board is current when overnight waivers clear.

FAQ

When is the waiver wire updated?

Every morning between about 2 and 6 AM Eastern. We take ESPN’s rostered % every hour in that window and the average-league figure as soon as it refreshes, so the list is current when overnight waivers clear. The time at the top shows the latest update.

What do "Claim now" and "Grab after waivers" mean?

"Claim now" is a player with real value who is climbing far faster than normal (about +1 point a day in average-league rostered %, or +3 on ESPN): other managers are piling on, so he will not get through waivers. Spend the claim or FAAB. "Grab after waivers" is a player with real value and no rush on him: he should still be a free agent once waivers clear, so add him then and keep your FAAB. "Watch" is being added but has thin value so far; "Fading" is among the fastest drops.

How is "This week" different from "Long term"?

This week ranks by the fantasy points a player should score over the rest of your fantasy week: games left, off-nights, matchups, line and power-play role, and goalie start chances (from the Streamer Finder). From Saturday it switches to next week. Long term ranks by rest-of-season value plus role changes: a PP1 or line promotion, an ice-time jump, a teammate’s injury, or a rising Risers score.

Where does the "most added" data come from?

Two sources. The average-league rostered % (LineupExperts, across fantasy platforms) and ESPN’s own rostered % and recent change. Both are stored daily, so momentum compares like with like. Yahoo, Fantrax and Sleeper rostered % are not included yet.

Why is a player I expected missing?

The list only shows players rostered in 60% of leagues or fewer who are either rising or carry strong value, and This week only shows players with games left. Players without a projection are not listed. Use the availability toggle to hide players already rostered in your connected Fantrax or ESPN league.

Why would a riser not be worth adding?

Rising ownership tells you what other managers are doing, not what your team needs. A two-game point streak with no new role often fades; that is why every row shows the reason we can see behind the move and a value score.