Kesler vs. Steen/Hubs/Hedman/Nyquist/Yak

[epik87]

G A +/- PIM PPP SHP GWG SOG FW HIT BLK // GS W GAA SV% SHO

We're choosing 6 keepers in a 16 team league - I already got: Ovie, Tavs, Getz, Niemi, and Rask. I was thinking of Kesler and hope he plays with Getzlaf. Steen would be interesting if he didn't get injured so much last season. Taking a chance on a potential breakout season from a couple sophmore slumps is also intriguing. Not sure if Hedman is worth a keeper spot - probably the only D-man worth a top six is Karlsson.

Any suggestions?

[junyab]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nhl/1637/ryan-kesler

Looks as though Kesler playing with Getzlaf is not in the cards...which makes sense, considering they are both strong centers.

I'd take a gamble on Yak. His upside hasn't been seen yet, and is much higher than your other potential keepers.

[StaveOffElimination]

Kesler won't be playing with Getzlaf unless its on the powerplay. With your stats I would keep Hedman, the rest of the players are easier to redraft and Hedman should be a consistent top end D going forward.

[plug]

How many forwards and d start? Hedman looks to be the real deal and may be worth it.

[epik87]

Thanks guys for the responses. Seems like Kesler isn't the one to keep in this group and should take a chance on Yak or Hedman.

How many forwards and d start? Hedman looks to be the real deal and may be worth it.

Pretty forward heavy = C, C, LW, LW, RW, RW, W, F, D, D, D, D, Util

[Laendarian]

Personally I'd want Hedman with your cats from that list of players.

[lucifer316]

Personally I'd want Hedman with your cats from that list of players.

I agree

[epik87]

Thanks - I'll hold onto Hedman.

I'm toying with the idea of dealing Niemi for a 1st rounder and keep Stalock. Then perhaps draft one of the leftover goalies (or Rask's backup). Though I could take a hit in the games started category.