NHL DFS Expert Survey: Friday, October 9th

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26)

Created Oct 9, 2026

Last Updated 2026-10-09 17:54:30 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 10/9 main slate on DraftKings. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious who they have as their top overall line stack? Or perhaps you’re wondering who they have as their favorite plays for large-field tournaments? Read their thoughts below!

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Expert Survey for Friday, October 9

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

TastefulTides: Kyle Connor
boggslite: Kyle Connor

How do you plan to beat the field of opponents in the tournaments you will be playing? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?

TastefulTides: It’s going to be hard to get away from Winnipeg’s top line. With Josh Morrissey already ruled out, stacking their first power-play unit is even cheaper, as Neal Pionk takes over as their QB. Since I am going to be playing the chalk Winnipeg stack, I will need to get different with my filler stacks and goaltending options.

boggslite: I plan to build around WPG/ANA, as it should feature plenty of scoring, typically concentrated on Winnipeg’s top line and Anaheim’s power play. PIT/CBJ is my second-favorite game to target and should also feature plenty of scoring. Washington is interesting, but their depth makes the scoring difficult to pinpoint. I won’t have much exposure to SEA/DET, as I expect that game to have low scoring.

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

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