NHL DFS Expert Survey: Tuesday, October 21st

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2025-10-21 16:34:24 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 10/21 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 Tuesday, October 21

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

Moneyball16: Jason Robertson
Joda: Filip Forsberg

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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?

Moneyball16: Large-field GPPs – We have a number of cheap PP1 options with good matchups on this slate. They include Luke Evangelista, Victor Olofsson, Ryan Leonard, and Kiefer Sherwood. I’ll be taking advantage of that and looking for spots to one-off these guys in GPPs.

Joda: Large-field tournaments are my preferred format for this slate. The mid-tier is full of attractive options, which, by and large, should lead to the expensive superstars getting squeezed in tougher matchups. Nashville, in particular, offers a number of affordable plays. Dallas’s top 6 is ripe with options as well. Both sides of the SJS/NYI game are intriguing for tournaments, in a matchup that could turn helter-skelter in a hurry.

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

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