Re: Crystal Ball - Goalie Prospect + Team on the rise
This is a solid idea. I did this with Shesterkin and Oettinger in my 25+ year league. Oettinger was a shorter hold time, but it's the second best two man goalie tandem I've ever had. Yes, it's a play one, but that's fine.
I did the draft & hold with Walsstedt in a league that folded. I think Wallstedt is a good option, but so is Gustafsson in Minny. The habitually overrated Fleury is there as the #1 but is the lesser goalie. Gustafsson may come cheaper than Wallstedt as he's "blocked" and has Wallstedt coming.
I like Schmid & Askarov, but they have more in front of them right now, and may not come cheap. I see no reason for Nashville to trade Saros this year, unless they are trying to maximize return, and don't think they can afford his next contract, but they likely can, and he's an high end workhorse.
Kochetkov's price went down with the Canes resigning both guys. I like him a lot, and the team.
Dostal should take over from the sub par Gibson, if they are willing to eat cap and pay somebody to take Gibson.
Limiting this to the guys who were 24 or under last season, I do like a few young guys who are known quantities as NHL level players that are likely cheap, and have shown quality at some point. They are:
Gustafsson
Hart - I know he's not technically a future #1, but his value is in the tank
Woll
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