NHL DFS Expert Survey: Friday, October 17th

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2025-10-17 17:28:57 Premium Content Part of the product RotoGrinders NHL Premium

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NHL DFS today for the 10/17 main slate on DraftKings. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious who Moneyball16 has as his top overall line stack? Or perhaps you’re wondering about TastefulTides’ favorite play for large-field tournaments? Read their thoughts below!

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Expert Survey for Friday, October 17

Who is your favorite skater to spend up for in cash games?

TastefulTides: Kirill Kaprizov
boggslite: Kirill Kaprizov

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What is your preferred tournament format (e.g. large-field, single-entry) to play on this slate? How do you plan to beat that field of opponents? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?

TastefulTides: Single-entry and 3-max contests are my preferred format. Utah is easily the best team on the slate in terms of matchup. They don’t have a skater over $8,000 and offer some interesting value pieces as well. This is a team I’ll be looking to onslaught stack as a way to create differentiation.

boggslite: Large-field tournaments – Utah has the best matchup of the night and will be the main focus for me since they have a great home matchup against the Sharks. The remaining games on paper don’t offer much upside at 5v5, but if those teams aren’t disciplined and take too many penalties, I could see some lopsided scores coming from the power plays of teams like Tampa Bay and Minnesota in particular.

Who is your favorite play (when considering price, matchup, roster construction, etc.) on the board and why?

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