I asked you the same question 8 months ago, but I'll ask it again: in a keeper league where W=2 and shutout=3, who would you keep between C.Price and C.Anderson?? I have to give my answer this week, so your answer will help me A LOT!!
thanks!
Fire away, folks! My School of Block on Avs goalies in Training Camp isn't really fantasy-specific, so I'll open this up to help you dominate the goalie department of your fantasy draft! I have four of my own coming up this weekend, so it's time to shake and bake your way to a terrific trifecta.
I have a big meeting down at Mile High Sports Radio in a few hours and tonight is my sister's birthday, but I'll do my best to answer all your questions in the next 24 hours!
I asked you the same question 8 months ago, but I'll ask it again: in a keeper league where W=2 and shutout=3, who would you keep between C.Price and C.Anderson?? I have to give my answer this week, so your answer will help me A LOT!!
thanks!
14teams. 25players
(14F:8D:3G)Points only
Goal/Pass= F:1/1 D:2/1
Wins/SO= 2/2
12-14 keepers
F: Draisaitl,Barkov,Matthews,Crosby,Voracek
D:Carlson,Josi,Theodore,Chabot,Hronek
G:Vasilevsky,Demko
This year may not be the most ideal situation for Carey Price since he's under so much pressure, but you have to roll with him. He's head and shoulders above Anderson as far as long-term talent is concerned. Big gap in age as well.
Anderson is not going to have a cakewalk this season either. He's got a lot of expectations to fill in October and if he doesn't do as well as last October, the Avs probably won't make the playoffs.
Who should I draft, Justin Goldman or Carey Price? Who has more raw potential?
For a one-year league how would you rank these (W,Sv,Sv%,Gaa,SO) - Rask, Vokoun, Rinne, Anderson, Fleury, Howard, Ward, Price, S. Mason, Niemi?
Should I be concerned about my goaltending heading into the season?
12 Team Keeper Head to Head(W,GAA,SVP,SHO)
Start 2 Daily
Miller
Hiller
C.Mason
D.Ellis
Stat predictions for Giguere and the Monster this upcoming season?
The only thing Goldman has that Price doesn't is clean lungs. HA!
1. RASK
2. HOWARD
3. VOKOUN
4. RINNE
5. FLEURY
6. WARD
7. PRICE
8. ANDERSON
9. S. MASON
10. NIEMI
That's a really tough list to decipher. Anything could happen with guys like Rask and Howard and Price. I don't see Anderson having the same output as last season, same with Niemi. Mason will be better, but not sure about the team in front of him.
Not too much! I like the Miller - Hiller combination. You will have to be aware of how Hiller handles a much tougher workload, but all those extra shots should boost his save percentage a little bit. And I still think he's good for close to 30 wins. Most goalies thrive when they see more consistent shots and he will definitely get that in Anaheim.
Miller is obviously your stud in net and he'll have a great year I'm sure close to 40 wins, if not more.
Dan Ellis will be fine. Mike Smith left the ice today with an apparent right finger injury. So that could be huge moving forward.
Chris Mason is a quality #4 goalie to own and when he gets starts, he'll do great I'm sure. I personally like what Atlanta has done over the summer and I think they will be better than expected. Plus Pavelec is still considered a raw talent with not the best experience, so Mason has the potential to steal/play a lot of games!
I don't think it's the best foursome, but I would grade you a solid "B" for sure.
Hey Justin,
Thanks for doing this once again.
My question is for a pts only league (3 pts for a W, 2 pts for a SO, -0.6 for each GA and 0.1 for each SV) where I already own Luongo and Bryz and where we play 2 goalies.
Out of these guys, who would you target for 3rd/4th goalie:
Niittymaki
Elliott
Smith
Giguere
Neuvirth
Bernier
Thomas
Schneider
ATL goalies
NYI goalies
EDM goalies
I think either I grab a good 3rd or I grab Schneider later one to handcuff all VCR games and grab a 4th.
Thanks!
Hi Justin
Just looking for your thoughts on D.Tokarski? how far away is he and where does janus fit in the picture? Ellis and Smith seem solid, but is tokarski TB's long term answer?
Thanks!
How many starts do you predict for each of these guys?
Lehtonen
Elliott
D Ellis
Dipietro
Niittymaki is a decent choice. Bernier is a high-reward guy that shouldn't be passed up. I'm not sold on Thomas playing at a high level after the hip surgery. You should definitely look closely at Neuvirth. One of the most underrated goalies the past two seasons is Dwayne Roloson. Even if DiPietro is healthy, Roloson will end up playing more games this year I bet.
You already own two steady workhorses that will probably play close to 65 games. Go for quality over quantity. That means Bernier stands out, same with Schneider, as the two goalies I would go for the most. Chris Mason will also post quality stats when he gets to play.
I'd go with Bernier. He's probably making the team and he's most inclined to steal starts due to awesome stats. If you want more of a guarantee, roll with Schneider!
Tokarski is one of the top prospects to own right now for keeper leagues. He's a brilliant kid with great upside and potential. His experience in the World Juniors for Team Canada proved he has the mental toughness to thrive in the NHL. A big boost also comes from having a genius of a goalie coach in Frantz Jean. Tokarski is one year away from being a bonafide NHL backup, unless Smith is able to establish himself as a goalie that can reclaim a starting role in the NHL. Broken finger doesn't help his momentum heading into the season.
Where Janus fits into the equation is something that's currently being figured out. They have three goalies headed for Norfolk (Tokarski, Desjardins and Janus) but only two spots to fill. So it's a big question mark and depending on how they compete in the pre-season, and now the health of Smith, you might see Janus loaned, moved, or staying put in the AHL until Smith is healthy again.
Tokarski has the potential to be a long-term answer in Tampa Bay. Dan Ellis is not touted as the savior of that franchise, but could play his way into a comfortable long-term starting gig if he plays really well this season.
Regardless of all the other situations, Tokarski needs only to continue to play up to his potential and work hard in order to be ready for an NHL gig next season. He will probably see some NHL games this year since Smith is such a band-aid boy.
CBS league H2h with goalies getting 5 pts per win, 2pts fro SO, .25 per save
F get 3 pts per goal, 1 pt per assist, 2pts per PPG
Maximum of 4D, 2G, and 6F per week.
I got Bryzgalov and Rask in my draft...I have Elliot..with these 2 starters I don't see the need for a third goalie, and Elliot was all that was left. What do you think of just runnign with two and picking up another point getter at F?
Thanks for helping out..enjoy your work...Mike