Kuznetsov for either Strome, Hanafin or Marner

[GinFizz]

I was just offered Kuznetsov for my pick which will be Strome or Hannifin or Marner.
In an 18 team Dynasty setting, would you consider taking this deal.. To be honest, I doubt I would take Hannifin...

G, A, +/-, PIM, Hits, PPP, BLks are the offensive cats..

Thoughts on who you think would have a better career?? next 5 yrs??

[poolsharks]

not a major fan of Kuznetsov . Call me old school but I would hesitate between the two canadian boys Strome and Marner . Going against the grain : Marner (Joe Sakic in the making ?) .

[poolsharks]

Everybody will know how to spell "Hanifin" really soon :-). But I rarely have the patience to wait for those young D's .

[Sulla]

Kuznetsov comes with a big buyer beware sign for me with Trotz as coach. Seems to be hot now but his ice time is so up and down I don't know whether I trust Trotz to keep him with Ovi full time... Are you in a win now?

[Nikerato]

Do you really project your players 5 years out? I look at the next 2 years tops in order to win.

Kuznetsov has just as much upside as those other guys and you won't have to wait years for him to get there. It would not be surprising to see Kuz take another step forward next year, and to have a monster year in 2016-17.

I wouldn't hesitate to take this deal myself.

[Slug]

Prefer Kuznetsov. Even with Trotz as his coach and fluctuating usage in his 1st full season he managed to put up 37 points. If he starts to get top PP minutes next year he could see a jump into the 50 point range. The way I see it, he is a couple years ahead of guys like Strome and Marner. As far as Hanifin goes I don't even attempt to project 18-19 year old dmen.

Also as Nikerato pointed out. Its not wise to make decisions based on a 5 year window. A lot will change between now and 2020 and most leagues don't even last 5 years.

[Sulla]

I guess the truth is if you're in a win now he helps - key is can you get more that can post a minimum of 50 points as that would be the better deal in my eyes

[mojavedesert]

not a major fan of Kuznetsov . Call me old school but I would hesitate between the two canadian boys Strome and Marner . Going against the grain : Marner (Joe Sakic in the making ?) .

That would be awesome!
...but he needs to gain 25 lbs first.

[kevinsrangers]

I'd take kuz. As high or higher upside in my opinion, and less wait.

[poolsharks]

That would be awesome!
...but he needs to gain 25 lbs first.

Give the kid a chance , lots of time . He's already taller than Joe :-)