Jack Eichel for Patrik Laine

[Crazy Joe Davola]

they are pretty similar, however I think Gaudreau is the better player. Tarasenko has a star studded supporting cast. Gaudreau is the focal point of offense in Calgary, he does it all himself.

In fantasy hockey it all comes down to personal preference I suppose. Goals are always harder to come by so can't blame anyone from picking Tank, just like I cant with picking Laine.

I just want people to remember Puljujarvi was ranked higher pretty much all year until the playoffs. Even at the WJC i think Puljujarvi was the better all around player.

My main reasons for selecting Laine higher are:

-goal scoring
- media hype increasing trade value
- winnipeg > columbus (better linemates)

in a vaccuum with no external factors and based on skill alone i'd take puljujarvi. i could definitely be wrong, i'm not going to make a thread and tell everyone to expect 70 points at the minimum...

Fair points.. JP is going to be a great player and CBJ is going to be a much better team for having him.

I've flip flopped between Gaudreau and Tarasenko the last few days.. The couple years of youth that Johnny has is nice, as are his insane puck skills. It'd sure be nice if Tarasenko got some more ice time under Hitch, but I don't think I could go wrong with either.

[Bass56]

I didn't read through all 4 pages, but FWIW, I'd take Eichel easily here.

[Crazy Joe Davola]

Well, I didn't get Eichel but I do feel real good about the swap.

Kyle Connor and the #2 pick for Tarasenko, the #6 pick, 2017 1st and 2nd.

[fantasyhockeygeek]

That's a hell of a deal, and a great job capitalizing on the Seasonal Prospect Hype Train (TM).

[tomastop]

I love it!

I'd take Tarasenko over Laine without a doubt. Kyle Connor vs. #6 pick is a wash. So those 2017 picks are a nice bonus... Great deal for you!

[Canadiens2099]

Can I join this league? That's just too easy.

[Crazy Joe Davola]

Thanks for all the great discussion in this one fellas. There's a reason most of my league roots against me.. I make some big moves that usually look real good for me.

All about using your words. Some people peddle past results, I sell potential and hype and the guys in my league eat it up

[Noddes55]

Eichel side for me for sure