Going into the playoffs I'm in first in my league but my defense is definitely looking weak compared to my main rivals. I'm going to drop Ekblad who's been awful for me this season and maaaybe Toews. Do I pick up Orlov (for obvious reasons), Sandin (I'm worried his production won't keep up especially when Carlson comes back), or Matheson (who has been sneakily good all year and who I feel is actually the safest option of the three).

Never posted a thread here, excited to hear peoples thoughts.

Orlov could be your best bet, but I think Sandin has by far the higest upside. It's unlikely Carlson will return before the last, maybe week or so from what i've heard, and Sandin should get PP1 time as well as 1st pair time with Van Riemsdyk

I ended up going with Matheson despite the fact that no one recommended him and won the league. He was by far the best choice, getting more points than the other two combined. Alls well that ends well.