Positional adds for Week 9

Special to Yahoo Sports

Just because your team’s in a slump, it’s no reason to give up on the season. Of course, if you’re rebuilding in a dynasty league and/or if the injuries are overflowing, then looking ahead may be your best course of action. But for those with a couple of underperforming players or close head-to-head defeats, there are various ways to turn it around.

The trade market is the most obvious outlet for immediate improvement. Find a player, make an offer and try not to give away too much. Sounds simple enough. You know what’s even easier? This thing called the waiver wire.

If you haven’t heard, it’s a magical place where NHLers can be added with the click of a button. And it’s free! (Follow this column every week for further details.)

While you’re searching for new recruits, don’t forget to check out RotoWire for the latest hockey news and in-depth material.

The following examples may not single-handedly lift your lineup, but they’re at least positioned to provide short-term assistance:

(Rostered rates/stats as of Dec. 2.)

Forward

Viktor Arvidsson, LA (Yahoo: 33%)

Arvidsson’s numbers drastically dropped the last two years in Nashville and he was shipped to LA this summer for a pair of picks. Before having to sit seven games, the former 34-goal scorer posted two tallies and three assists in eight. It may have taken Arvidsson a week to rediscover the scoresheet after coming back, but he’s produced four points — including three on the power play. He’s also averaging four shots per contest and is locked into a top-six role.

Josh Anderson, MON (Yahoo: 29%)

The Habs struggle to find consistency and that trend has trickled throughout the team. Anderson began the season with one point from seven matchups, then five points over four, only to be followed by five zeros. He’s reversed course, racking up four goals, three assists, 25 shots, 12 PIM and 15 hits in his last eight while skating 18-plus minutes. Anderson could slip back into a slump, but that’s the risk…