Labanc, vrana, saros, point. Better keeper?

[thunderfist138]

Vrana, labanc, point, saros

Looking at grabbing one of these players for next year. I think Saros won't be a #1 for another two years at the earliest. Unless Nashville makes a move. But I do love what I've seen.
Really digging Labanc and his chance at an increased roll next year, but does the ovi/vrana factor make him the better bet ?

What say you hockey world!?

[gainerama]

Maybe Vrana and Labanc for me. I really want to take Saros but something about 5'11" goalies that just scare me. Since you got Ben Bishop, maybe take Saros if you can put him into storage for a few years.

[masterjeff]

Labanc seems to be well positioned to perform the most next year..

I would want Vrana to be that guy, just read some stuff about his defensive game being deficient..

I like Point... just that he can be #3 C at best. maybe get some #2 PP time....

[thunderfist138]

Yeah, I was wondering about vranas defensive game. Probably why they keep Williams in the top six.

[VincentVega]

I'd probably take Vrana- highest upside. Defensive game can be improved. Labanc would be my 2nd choice.

[tobias]

Vrana
Saros
Lebanc
Point

[stevegamer]

Labanc - productive now looks good for rest of year, and future
Vrana - questions about top 6 role, but offensive upside
Point - questions about top 6 role, but offensive upside, just a bit less than Vrana from what it seems like.
Saros - last, due to being a goalie, but with the understanding that he could become first on the list instantly if Rinne gets hurt.

[Eskimo Brother]

Saros has the highest upside, but Lebanc if you're looking for immediate impact.

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Saros has the highest upside, but Lebanc if you're looking for immediate impact.

[thunderfist138]

I'll throw vatrano and guentzel into this conversation too. Both still available.
Leaning towards saros or guentzel.

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I'll throw vatrano and guentzel into this conversation too. Both still available.
Leaning towards saros or guentzel.

[BreadManPanarin]

I'll throw vatrano and guentzel into this conversation too. Both still available.
Leaning towards saros or guentzel.

I like Guentzel better than the other skater options.

As for Saros, I am of the mind that he is worth rostering in formats that count Save % and GAA as long as he keeps up his ridiculous play. Even if he only gets one start per week, it is worth it if he gives you 0-2 GAA and 9.30+ save%. Once he stops consistently delivering these type of results then maybe he is no longer worth rostering in the short term. But if he just keeps on chugging then you could look like a genius some day for grabbing him early. He has only had a save% less than .941 once out of his eight games this year. Crazy!

[masterjeff]

Guentzel would top that list for me

[stevegamer]

Adding Guentzel moves him to the top of the skater list, but Saros can still displace him possibly with the right break coming his way. With this set of options, I'd probably prefer Saros to Point or Vrana if the otehrs are all available.

Rejiggered list:

Productive now & looks good for future:
Guentzel
Labanc
Vatrano

Upside with some questions about top 6 role:
Vrana
Point

Goalie:
Saros

[Sulla]

Guentzel and then Vatrano before Labanc based on the next 12 months for me, and of these guys are available now, that's all d look at as the others are likely to still be on the wire next season too

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Guentzel and then Vatrano before Labanc based on the next 12 months for me, and of these guys are available now, that's all d look at as the others are likely to still be on the wire next season too

[masterjeff]

I'm debating between Vatrano, Labanc and Vrana for next year.. based on your comments Vatrano seems to win?

[Sulla]

Over the next 12 months? Yes