Timing is crucial when it comes to Fantasy Hockey. It could be deciding whether you start or sit a key player, when you decide to make a trade and most importantly: when to add or drop players.

There are always diamonds in the rough for Fantasy owners to mine and partway through the season is a good time to be on the hunt.

With the 2019-20 Fantasy Hockey Week 9 Waiver Wire, we’ll take a look at who you should pick up.

2019-20 Fantasy Hockey Week 9 Waiver Wire

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Tanner Pearson, LW, Vancouver Canucks (16% Owned)

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On the Canucks’ second line, Tanner Pearson has come into his own. He’s been one of the most productive pieces on the young Vancouver roster, especially as of late. Playing alongside the Canucks’ captain Bo Horvat, Pearson has been an offensive stud.

In the past four games, the 27-year-old winger scored three goals while adding three assists. Pearson has added nine shots on goal, had a plus-four rating, two PIMS and a powerplay point. His hot streak was highlighted by a four-point performance against the Edmonton Oilers on the final game of a six-game road trip.

Pearson’s best year was with the Kings in the 2016-17 season, scoring 44 points. With 18 points in 29 games this season, breaking the 44 point mark is certainly not out of the question.

Pearson is a solid pickup, as his versatility on the ice induces production across the stat sheet.

Brian Elliott, G, Philadelphia Flyers (12% Owned)

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The Philadelphia Flyers have been somewhat of a surprise this season. Trailing only the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders, the Flyers find themselves in possession of the third spot in the Metropolitan Division. A large part of their success can be attributed to their solid goaltending.

Brian Elliott has been superb this year in relief of Carter Hart. In 11 games started this season, Elliott has a 7-2-2 record while posting a .916 save percentage and 2.70 goals-against average. A timeshare scenario has arisen in Philadelphia because of Elliott’s solid play.

Fantasy owners have the opportunity to buy low on solid netminding. The former St. Louis Blues starter gives owners more starts than the average backup, while on a good team. Ice time is trending in a positive direction for the veteran goalie and could provide a positive return on investment.

Pick up Elliott and take advantage early.

Cam Fowler, D, Anaheim Ducks (22% Owned)

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Despite going scoreless over the past two games, Cam Fowler has been hot for the Ducks. In the four games prior, Fowler scored a goal and added five helpers.

Fowler is a top-four defenseman who gets ample time on the powerplay. This season, the 28-year-old has three powerplay points. For a team that has trouble putting the puck in the net (23rd in the league in goals for and goal differential), Anaheim’s Cam Fowler still provides a solid offensive option from the blueline.

Outside of offensive production, Fowler can bolster the peripherals as well. Fowler has racked up 15 hits and 31 blocked shots this season. Although those numbers are modest, it adds to the versatility of Fowler from a fantasy standpoint.

If the Ducks’ offense can get rolling, Fowler should be one of the top beneficiaries, as the top puck-moving defensemen in Anaheim. Fowler is a solid depth add in category leagues, especially if he can stay in the score column.

When Sidney Crosby was sidelined with an injury, Bryan Rust became fantasy gold. He was playing with the hot Evgeni Malkin, putting up godly numbers. Now that Rust is out after taking a pre-game tumble into the boards, Dominik Simon has taken his place on the first line.

Simon’s ice time has taken a huge turn, offering owners a huge upside playing beside a future Hall-of-Famer in Malkin. To put it in perspective, in the game before Rust’s departure to the press box, Simon’s TOI was 10:14. Once he was promoted to the first line, Simon’s TOI jumped to 19:09.

In the three games since the promotion to the Penguin’s top line, Simon has notched a pair of assists. As long as Rust is out of the lineup, Simon will at least be given the chance at attaining top-end numbers.

Although Simon’s fantasy worth is contingent on Rust’s injury status, he’s an intriguing option for speculators.

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