m.koivu or t.bozak

[kevinsrangers]

For league in Sig. I'm looking at trading one and the other gm ranks them even.
What do the masses say?

[horrorfan]

For league in Sig. I'm looking at trading one and the other gm ranks them even.
What do the masses say?

Their production has been similar over the last couple seasons (including strong at faceoffs) but the one thing that jumps out is that Koivu is a safe bet to shoot more. It's one category that gives Koivu (at a glance at looking at the numbers) the edge in this format IMO. Also, I would trust his +/- to be better given the teams they play for, though of course it's never a guarantee to work out that way. Bozak has the edge in hits but I feel that finding a centre that shoots more harder to find than finding hitters.

[Slug]

I would keep Koivu.
To much of Bozak's game relies on Kessel and with a new coach we don't know if he will be lined up the same.

[sammynos]

I would see what goes down in the next 24-48 hours before making a move. One or the other might gain/lose some value depending upon what their respective teams do. Bozak is widely considered "average" but has great value on a top line with Kessel. If Kessel goes, then his value likely drops below average. At the same time, Granlund and Coyle are breathing down Koivu's neck in Minny. If you have to decide soon, then keep Koivu due to consistency purposes.

[sammynos]

Without Kessel, Bozak definitely drops in his value now.

[kevinsrangers]

Without Kessel, Bozak definitely drops in his value now.

Ya that's the difference. Thanks