Larsson vs young D - Please help to rank

[vallaird]

Hi, in a points only league, would you draft Adam Larsson before any of these players ? Edit: I'm looking for long term potential, not immediate help

Adam Larsson
Ryan Pulock
Brandon Montour
Jake Bean
Mike Matheson
Julius Honka
Esa Lindell
Dante Fabbro
Travis Sanheim
Madison Bowey
Nikita Zaitsev

Thanks!

[tybiggs]

To me there is only one thing that separates my pick from the rest. Larsson isn't roadblock ed like the rest. Your team seems like it's competitive and he's the most likely player to have an impact too.

[franklin]

I'd go with Larsson over the others.

[Sulla]

Yes - he is at least in the NHL to stay and playing regularly. I think some of these guys have more upside from a fantasy perspective but they won't exceed him for two/three years minimum

[tomastop]

Larsson for me too.

[kevinsrangers]

yup, keep larsson.

[chuckcouples]

Another vote for Larsson over all of the others.

[lucafen4]

I agree with the masses for everyone on the list accept one. Zaitsev is one that should be given consideration over Larsson.

It might be his first year in the NHL, but he has a couple solid years in the KHL under his belt. He should outpoint Larsson. He has more of an offensive game than Larsson and will be top 4D for Toronto this year. If he doesn't start the year on PP1, he'll be there shortly. He has a very strong point shot.

[Moses]

Adam Larsson is going to see 22+ minutes per night with the Oilers. There is zero chance that he is used the same way in Edmonton as he was in New Jersey (starting most shifts in his own zone).

[vallaird]

Thanks all for your insights, I did not think that Larsson was considered this high by so many in a points only keeper, good to know.

[lucafen4]

have to say, I think everyone answered this as a 'this year' question. Larsson is essentially guaranteed a top 2 role in Edm. No one else on the list offers that. Zaitsev is the next closest in terms of immediate return.

I think it's possible you need to reword your question. If this is a keeper and you're looking for long-term upside, and not immediate return in 2016/17 - guarantee your answers will be different

[vallaird]

have to say, I think everyone answered this as a 'this year' question. Larsson is essentially guaranteed a top 2 role in Edm. No one else on the list offers that. Zaitsev is the next closest in terms of immediate return.

I think it's possible you need to reword your question. If this is a keeper and you're looking for long-term upside, and not immediate return in 2016/17 - guarantee your answers will be different

So yeah, you're right, I was thinking long-term when I posted my question. How would you rank Larsson vs the others in term of long term points potential ? Thanks.

[Eskimo Brother]

Pulock, Bean, Sanheim are probably the only three that I put ahead of Larsson long term.

[Noddes55]

Long term, pulock bean Lindell and sanheim. This year Larson for sure

[chuckcouples]

Long term, I am still taking Adam Larsson before any of the others in your list.