Marner vs Strome

[LPL]

Hey guys, this is my first post, and looking for advice. Thought I would start now that the NHL has released their rankings.

I'm a rebuilding team, and have what is looking like the 3rd pick overall in my keeper league. Who should I take? Marner or Strome?

Games played – 1 Point
Goals/ Assists – 25 Points
PIM – 3 Points
Plus/Minus – 10/-10 Points
Shots – 2 Points
Powerplay Points – 5 Points
Shorthanded Points – 10 Points
Hat Trick – 10 Points
Shootout Goals – 3 Points
Hits – 1 Point
Blocked Shots – 1 Point

Thanks,
LPL

[havanablast21]

Do you have to choose before the draft?

Seems you league is far more points focused with only 1 point for hits/blocks and 25 for G/A. This helps level the playing field somewhat for Marner who I don't force being as physical a player as Strome.

My gut is leaning Marner as I feel he may out point Strome, but this all may rest in where each lands.

Can you wait to decide and watch the draft in less than 2 weeks?

[Axeman33]

I agree with havanablast21 in regards to waiting until after the draft, if that's an option. It normally makes a decision a little easier when you know who's going where in the actual NHL.

My personal preference is Strome. I think he's an elite talent himself but his great season was overshadowed by the McDavid show. That's not to say that Marner isn't, but I just think Strome isn't getting the same hype because of the team he played on.

If I am sitting at #3 overall and trying to choose between these two, Strome would be my choice.

[LPL]

Thanks guys, yeah, I have time to wait. See how both pan out in the playoffs, although that can be misleading in itself. Just new to posting on the site, and wanted to get more info on those two. I read about or watch one guy, and I think he's the one. Then I research the other, and flip flop. But fun to keep digging.

[Jouko-Pouko]

Marner might have slightly more offensive upside but Strome has slightly more NHL certainty, so yeah, it's really close between the two.

One big things is positions. Do you separate centers and wingers? Marner has played center but I think he will be a winger in the NHL. Good centers are usually easier to get in fantasy hockey, so that gives wingers a little more value.

At the NHL draft, I'm pretty sure Strome will go 3rd or 4th, so that means Edmonton or Toronto most likely. Marner probably goes between 4th and 6th, and I think Carolina is the most likely destination for him; they need more offense. Maybe that helps your decision, maybe not. But it's something worth thinking about. Of course, if anyone besides Buffalo or Arizona wins the draft lottery, all of that changes.

[Stringer]

Come on down to London for a week and you can watch them play against each other! Lol

[Instant Karma]

Do you have to choose before the draft?
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Can you wait to decide and watch the draft in less than 2 weeks?

Isn't the draft in June?

[Fast Tony DeNiro]

Isn't the draft in June?

Ya but the lottery is coming up soon. After that we'll have a better idea of where these guys will end up although things can still go weird at the actual draft.

I prefer Strome, although Marner might have a higher upside. Strome's skating is a little wonky, although the same could be said about his brother and he's looked good so far.

And btw, holy plus/minus batman. 10 points for that is gonna be a difference maker for sure. With both of these guys going to bad teams it won't really matter, but it could eventually.