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    Standard points only league keeper. Year 2 draft. I do need wingers a bit more than centers, but bottom line I want to pick the best keeper quality players regardless of position. So without taking into consideration any currently rostered players, which of the following players would you pick at #1 and #2 for your keeper (protect 11 players at any position) league?

    The following players are available:

    1 Andrei Vasilevskiy G | TB
    2 Viktor Arvidsson LW | NSH
    3 William Nylander C | TOR
    4 Charlie McAvoy D | BOS
    5 Morgan Rielly D | TOR
    6 Mikko Rantanen RW | COL
    7 Ryan Johansen C | NSH
    8 Jake Allen G | STL

    Any input would be greatly appreciated as I struggle to make up my mind which pair of players would make the best choice!

    Thanks in advance!

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    Do you have a team good enough to compete this year? Also how many teams in your league?
    I lean towards Vas and maybe, Nylander, but would need more info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eskimo Brother View Post
    Do you have a team good enough to compete this year? Also how many teams in your league?
    I lean towards Vas and maybe, Nylander, but would need more info.
    I agree with Eskimo Bro! Long-term they're your best options.
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    I am a strong contender in my 12 team league, finishing 3rd last year.

    I am strong on defense, although am battling injuries there, as well as down the middle, and am thin on the wings. I reiterate that I want to draft the best two keepers regardless of my needs, as I don't think I need to fill my empty wing slots in the first round - there will be some talent I can plug in in rounds 2 and 3.

    Here is my team:
    LW - Drouin
    C Tavares, Eichel, MacKinnon
    RW Laine
    D - Karlsson (hurt), Hedman, OEL (hurt), Werenski, Seth Jones
    G Gibson

    I am thinking of going either Vasilevsky/Arvidsson, Vas/Nylander, or saying to hell with a second goalie and picking Nylander/McEvoy. Maybe even Rantanen/Arvidsson to fill my wing spots right off the bat. I see Vasilievsky, Nylander, Arvidsson, McEvoy and Rantanen as my top 5 but no clear thought as the order

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    Tough decision - Any help out there?

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    I added two more options just to add to my confusion!
    Andrei Vasilevskiy G | TB
    2 Viktor Arvidsson LW | NSH
    3 William Nylander C | TOR
    4 Charlie McAvoy D | BOS
    5 Morgan Rielly D | TOR
    6 Mikko Rantanen RW | COL
    7 Ryan Johansen C | NSH
    8 Jake Allen G | STL
    9. Jesse Puljujarvi - RW
    10. Jaden Schwartz - LW
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    In your case I will go:

    Nylander
    Vas
    Johansen/Pulj
    Allen
    Rantanen
    Arvie
    McAvoy
    Schwartz
    Rielly
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    I'd take vas and Nylander
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    I'll throw my support behind Vas and nylander here. I really like johansen too but given your depth at C, I think you need to take Nylander here

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    Vas and Nylander its not even close. Vas is entering a Cup window on arguably one of the best teams in the NHL and Nylander is going to likely be playing with Auston Matthews for the foreseeable future. Enough said.
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    Vas and Nylander.
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    Agree with the rest Vas & Nylander. In the future I would protect less d-men and more high forwards which Nylander will be.
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