Buchnevich/Voracek vs Puljujarvi/Hornqvist

[PensInThree]

Both Buch and Puljujarvi are prospect eligible (<201gp). Puljujarvi will be prospect eligible the next couple years as well. Buch not so much.

Cats are G,A,P,PPP,PIM,SOG,Hits,FOW,Blocks

Which duo would you rather have as keepers going into next year?

[lucafen4]

pulj & Hornqvist - pulj higher upside than Buch and Horny is a monster in this format. Voracek will give more points. Horn, will win every other category

[RizzeeDizzee]

Yeah - if Hornqvist even manages to put up 50 points he's a beast in this format. And at his worst he's still a strong asset.

[PenguinHunter]

Has Hornqvist overcome injury filled passed... I think so. I would take him and the huge upside in Puljujarvi.

And this is from a Flyers fan..

[donpaulo]

Buchnevich is going to be a special player for NY, but perhaps make take a little longer to bloom into the player they hope. His ability to skate with the puck in traffic areas is very impressive and he was rail thin last season, with some added weight and experience and the soon to be departing Rick Nash the sky is the limit on this kid.

Puljujarvi so far has been frustrating as the Oiler pretty much flushed the first part of his season down the toilet before sending him down to the AHL. I own him in one of my leagues and am still shaking my head on how the oilers "management" handled this situation. Overall he has the size and wheels and his numbers in the minors weren't too terrible. I am hoping he starts the season in the A this next season as well.

Voracek's career seems to be in reverse over the past 2 seasons. 11 goals on 200+ shots ? then a very nasty -24. Not very appealing, then when matched with his contract ? no thanks mate. Yet he is 6'2" and about 220lbs, skates well and is still only 27 years old. Does he have another 80 point season in him ? I don't see why not.

Hornqvist strikes me as no nonsense go to the high traffic areas near the net and pound home the rebound/look for loose pucks. Its a simple yet effective game.

So overall between the 2 sets, I prefer Buchnevich over Puljujarvi just because of how stupid the oilers handled him last season. NYR at least know how to bring their kids along. Could JP explode if given a legit chance ? yup but the Oil are quite deep right now whereas Buch already has his meal ticket punched.

Between Hornqvist and Voracek I would prefer Voracek (assuming this is not a cap league). There are a number of reasons but Jakub is on the right side of 30, has high quality linemates and a guaranteed PP slot he could also find his scoring ability too. With Hornqvist you know what you are getting. A sub 6 foot, less than 200 lbs pitbull who will slam home about 20 goals a season. I think Voracek has higher upside than that.

So

Buch>Pul
Voraceck>Hornquist

[LuigiC173]

Buch/Voracek...as outlined Buch adds muscle it's on...filthy skill.

[Eskimo Brother]

I'm on the Pulj/Horny side, mainly because you want here and now production. You're getting more of it out of Horny. Even if I didn't like Pulj more than Buch, that side would be my choice.

[StuntMan12]

Slightly prefer the Puljujarvi side.

[CHunter]

Puljujarvi's side but not by much

[Sulla]

Horn over voarwcek in this format... buch over pool this season but not enough to swing it

[HRM Fantasy Fan]

Buchnevich is going to be a special player for NY, but perhaps make take a little longer to bloom into the player they hope. His ability to skate with the puck in traffic areas is very impressive and he was rail thin last season, with some added weight and experience and the soon to be departing Rick Nash the sky is the limit on this kid.

Puljujarvi so far has been frustrating as the Oiler pretty much flushed the first part of his season down the toilet before sending him down to the AHL. I own him in one of my leagues and am still shaking my head on how the oilers "management" handled this situation. Overall he has the size and wheels and his numbers in the minors weren't too terrible. I am hoping he starts the season in the A this next season as well.

Voracek's career seems to be in reverse over the past 2 seasons. 11 goals on 200+ shots ? then a very nasty -24. Not very appealing, then when matched with his contract ? no thanks mate. Yet he is 6'2" and about 220lbs, skates well and is still only 27 years old. Does he have another 80 point season in him ? I don't see why not.

Hornqvist strikes me as no nonsense go to the high traffic areas near the net and pound home the rebound/look for loose pucks. Its a simple yet effective game.

So overall between the 2 sets, I prefer Buchnevich over Puljujarvi just because of how stupid the oilers handled him last season. NYR at least know how to bring their kids along. Could JP explode if given a legit chance ? yup but the Oil are quite deep right now whereas Buch already has his meal ticket punched.

Between Hornqvist and Voracek I would prefer Voracek (assuming this is not a cap league). There are a number of reasons but Jakub is on the right side of 30, has high quality linemates and a guaranteed PP slot he could also find his scoring ability too. With Hornqvist you know what you are getting. A sub 6 foot, less than 200 lbs pitbull who will slam home about 20 goals a season. I think Voracek has higher upside than that.

So

Buch>Pul
Voraceck>Hornquist

This all day! It can't be stated any better, very well thought out post backing up the claim.