DFS: NHL Daily Fantasy Primer
@emptynetters/Seth Rorabaugh
The skates are sharp, the sticks are taped and the visors are clean.
It's almost time to kick off another NHL season - and theScore is here to prepare you for your quest to conquer the daily fantasy hockey world. Here's a look at our comprehensive DFS hockey offering:
- Ken Conrad compares ideal lineup construction for cash game vs. tournament play.
- Josh Ghatak outlines how to use shots to create a balanced DFS lineup.
- Esten McLaren looks at penalty minute specialists who could provide major DFS value this season.
- Josh Wegman highlights five players with new addresses who should see a bump in production.
- Andrew Potter analyzes five players who could be major bargains early in the season.
- David Chernish outlines five busy goaltenders who should provide plenty of daily fantasy value.
- Jason Wilson explains how to search for value on the blue-line using a variety of categories.
- Josh Ghatak lists five elite players to avoid in the early going, including New York Rangers star Rick Nash.
- Esten McLaren explains why targeting high-event teams and players is the recipe for daily fantasy hockey success.
- Ken Conrad examines the difference between the "Studs and Duds" lineup approach and the philosophy of building a balanced roster.
- Jason Wilson outlines the league's five best shot-blocking options.
- Andrew Potter shares five power-plays worth targeting this season.
- Need shorthanded points? David Chernish lists the top five penalty-killing specialists for DFS purposes.
- Jack Eichel, Connor McDavid and the rest of the NHL's top young stars are featured in Josh Wegman's post on five impact rookies.
New to daily fantasy? Here is everything you need to get started: