Wednesday's Defenseman Value Rankings
Here are theScore's defenseman value rankings for Wednesday, April 6:
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Radko Gudas (PHI) | at DET | 8 |
| Morgan Rielly (TOR) | vs. CLB | 7 |
| Seth Jones (CLB) | at TOR | 7 |
Gudas has supplanted Shayne Gostisbehere as the value play in Philadelphia. The Czech national has impressive averages of 2.4 shots and 2.8 blocks per game over his last 10 games, while picking up four total points.
Reily draws a friendly matchup against the lowly Blue Jackets. With assists in back-to-back games, he should continue to maximize his offensive abilities to against a Columbus team surrendering 3.1 goals and 31.2 shots per game.
Mid-Tier Targets
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Green (DET) | vs. PHI | 6 |
| Andrej Sekera (EDM) | vs. VAN | 5 |
| Jake Gardiner (TOR) | vs. CLB | 5 |
Though Green has eight points in his last ten, he is not a reliable source of blocked shots or shots on goal. He is best reserved for tournament play considering his low floor.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Niklas Kronwall (DET) | vs. PHI | 4 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere (PHI) | at DET | 4 |
| Mark Streit (PHI) | at DET | 4 |
Like Green, Kronwall is heavily dependent on points. He does have seven assists in his last 10 but averages less than one shot per game.
Gostisbehere has the highest salary among defensemen but only fires about two shots per game. The hype train has officially passed.
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