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    For the league in my sig.

    I just acquired Meier and I love his potential with my league setup, but Zacha will play top 6 in NJ.

    I don't know much about either guy, what do you see both of their long-term potential as?

    Also, do you see Zacha playing center in the NHL? That would really sway my decision towards him.

    Who would you go with in my league?

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    With the injury to Zajac, many think that it will be Zacha that will get the injury promotion. It makes a lot of sense IMO, so yeah, I think he'll be playing at center in the top 6 for at least the duration of Zajacs recovery. After that, it'll depend on how thing went.
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    Zacha and I didn't even have to think about it.
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    Your league counts HITS and PIMS so it's a lot closer.

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    Long term, I actually prefer Meier. I do believe Zacha plays center in the NHL, but it will be behind Hischier eventually.
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    Short term I think Zacha. I see him more as a winger long term though. He'll get his shot at securing a full time center spot but I don't think it sticks once Zajac is back. If Zacha learns to use his body more he could really turn some heads. If Meier gets a top 6 role out of camp my choice might change. You do have to factor in the hits and pims. Until Meier stops shooting from everywhere and starts picking his places, I have to go Zacha.
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    Close but the edge goes to Zacha at this point (Zajac injury). Could be a different story a few weeks/months in when both players are settled in though.
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    Zacha for me.


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    I'm taking Zacha but it's close. He has proven more at the NHL level than Meier.

    I like Meier too and was able to catch him live last season. Because I own him in a keeper, I kept my eye on him whenever he was on the ice. In my opinion, he hasn't 'got' the game yet in the Bigs. He seemed to be a bit scrambly out there and almost frantic when the puck came to him. But he definitely appeared to have the tools. So I think that once he better adjusts to speed of the top level game, he's going to be very effective. Plenty of scouting reports have said he has great hockey sense and I could see that displayed, but he just needs to chill that brain out a bit. Again, just my observations from one live and in person viewing.
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    Is your league H2h? roto?

    I take Zacha allll day.
    Long term in a roto though I would consider Meier, it would at least be alot closer.

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    Agree w/others.
    I think Zacha is the safe bet to perform better this year.

    That said... top wing slot on San Jose is a juicy, juicy role.
    There's also an open PP1 slot with Marleau departing.
    IF Meier got both those... for 82gp... he'd have much higher UPSIDE than Zacha.

    This year and/or next year:
    I think Zacha is a 50%+ candidate for 50pts+... and a 5% candidate for 65pts+.
    I think Meier is a 30%+ candidate for 50pts+... and a 15% candidate for 65pts+.

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