Add Jake DeBrusk while the going is still good

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We’re one fantasy and regular-season week in and everything is up in the air. The Sabres and Red Wings are young but may be ready to battle it out. No surprises with the Canes and Stars. And congrats to the one person who correctly predicted the Flyers would become a defensive juggernaut (Wednesday wasn’t the best, but four goals in Florida isn’t terrible) while the Wild would suddenly forget how to play D.

(Did I mention I traded for Marc-Andre Fleury right before the season? Because that happened and I’m totally not worried about it. The win on Thursday is a good start.)

There’s still so much left in the season that you don’t need to panic after an early fantasy setback and/or a couple of injuries. Just regroup, reassess and refuel. A great way to add talent is to head over to the waiver wire, where all the players are free!

That is, unless someone else gets to them first.

Grab a seat and check out these widely-available NHLers. They should be able to help in any format and skill level, though some may not be ideal for shallower/beginner leagues. Your mileage may vary.

(Rostered rates as of Oct. 21)

Forwards

Travis Konecny, PHI (Yahoo: 47 percent rostered)

John Tortorella has installed a new system in Philly, and the players have responded. Konecny has shot out of the gate with four goals, two assists, 15 shots and five hits across the first four games. He’s leading the way on the top even-strength and power-play units and is skating over 20 minutes a night with hefty helpings on both special-teams groups.

Even if the Flyers eventually slip down the rankings, don’t expect Konecny to do the same.

Gabriel Vilardi, LA (Yahoo: 43 percent)

Following a goal and assist in the opener, Vilardi got the bump up to LA’s lead man advantage and opened his account there on Tuesday with a PPG. It’s not often you see a third-liner among the NHL scoring leaders, but he’s in there so far with seven points. Vilardi’s ice time in previous years hovered in the…