NHL DFS Expert Survey: Thursday, October 16th

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2025-10-16 17:32:33 Premium Content Part of the product RotoGrinders NHL Premium

Kempe of the Kings

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NHL DFS today for the 10/16 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 Thursday, October 16

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

TastefulTides: Nathan MacKinnon
boggslite: Connor McDavid
Joda: Adrian Kempe

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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 GPPs are my preferred tournament formats. I want to continue stacking against the Blue Jackets, even when they’re playing on home ice. That means I am prioritizing the Avalanche’s top six and, of course, Cale Makar. When spreading out to 3-max-type builds, I really like getting different with the Golden Knights and the Stars.

boggslite: Large-field tournaments – With so many superstars available to choose from, I expect ownership to be spread out, especially in tournaments. This opens the door for teams like Montreal and Carolina to go even more overlooked than they normally would, which is where most of my focus will be. I will also look for some savings at goalie, as I don’t love the upside from most of the expensive netminders.

Joda: My preferred tournament tonight is large-field GPPs. We have four of the top five fantasy juggernauts— Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Auston Matthews—in action. Choosing one over the other is splitting hairs, and tonight’s value feels thinner than usual. I prefer to attack tournaments with more midrange builds. Some teams on my radar are the Canadiens, Stars, and Kings.

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

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