Sunday, February 26, 2017 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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| Lucas Wallmark | CAR | $2,500 | ||
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $5,500 | ||
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $5,600 | ||
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,800 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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| Lucas Wallmark | CAR | $2,500 | ||
| Mikael Backlund | CGY | $5,500 | ||
| Sean Monahan | CGY | $5,600 | ||
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $6,800 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $7,900 | ||
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,600 | ||
| Cam Atkinson | MET | $7,300 | ||
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,500 | ||
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $6,400 | ||
| Jonathan Huberdeau | FLA | $6,400 | ||
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $6,200 | ||
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | CHI | $7,900 | ||
| Vladimir Tarasenko | STL | $7,600 | ||
| Cam Atkinson | MET | $7,300 | ||
| Artemi Panarin | CHI | $6,500 | ||
| Filip Forsberg | NSH | $6,400 | ||
| Jonathan Huberdeau | FLA | $6,400 | ||
| Viktor Arvidsson | NSH | $6,200 | ||
| Evander Kane | BUF | $6,200 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,200 | ||
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,000 | ||
| Seth Jones | MET | $5,600 | ||
| Duncan Keith | CHI | $5,600 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | CAR | $7,200 | ||
| Roman Josi | NSH | $6,000 | ||
| Seth Jones | MET | $5,600 | ||
| Duncan Keith | CHI | $5,600 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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| Daniel Altshuller | CAR | $6,200 | ||
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | ||
| Eddie Lack | CAR | $7,800 | ||
| Cam Ward | CAR | $7,900 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Altshuller | CAR | $6,200 | ||
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $7,700 | ||
| Eddie Lack | CAR | $7,800 | ||
| Cam Ward | CAR | $7,900 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.