DFS: Wednesday's Defenseman Value Rankings
Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports / USA TODAY Sports
Here are theScore's defenseman value rankings for Wednesday, October 28:
| # | Name | Opponent | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Karlsson (OTT) | vs CGY | Low |
| 2 | Kris Letang (PIT) | at WAS | Low |
| 3 | Mark Giordano (CGY) | at OTT | Low |
| 4 | John Carlson (WAS) | vs PIT | Low |
| 5 | Brent Burns (SJ) | vs NAS | Low |
| 6 | Shea Weber (NAS) | at SJ | Low |
| 7 | Roman Josi (NAS) | at SJ | Low |
Karlsson is a must-have in this matchup. He's by far the best offensive defenseman in the league and Calgary can't keep the puck out of the net. Many of the league's top blue-liners are in action, giving DFS players plenty of options to choose from.
| # | Name | Opponent | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kris Russell (CGY) | at OTT | Medium |
| 9 | Dennis Wideman (CGY) | at OTT | Medium |
| 10 | Matt Niskanen (WAS) | vs PIT | Medium |
Russel and Wideman both block a ton of shots, giving them extra value on most DFS sites. Niskanen has seen his minutes and power-play time increase with the departure of Mike Green.
| # | Name | Opponent | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Seth Jones (NAS) | at SJ | High |
| 12 | Ryan Ellis (NAS) | at SJ | High |
| 13 | Karl Alzner (WAS) | vs PIT | High |
| 14 | Ian Cole (PIT) | at WAS | High |
| 15 | Cody Ceci (OTT) | vs CGY | High |
Alzner and Cole are excellent shot blockers while Jones, Ellis and Ceci have offensive upside. All five are still risky plays.