Fire away - October 4, 2011

[Dobber]

3 years from now, what can I expect from Tatar & Nyquist?

In three years I would expect one or both to be top six players. Both have upside close to 80 points, though I would give the nod to Tatar.
Nyquist is closer. So in all, the two are pretty even when it comes to prospects

[ross10019]

Put me down for 60% And I'm in the minority

In the minority meaning you think most people think there's LESS than 60% chance he'll stick 9 games, or that most people think there's MORE than 60% chance he sticks? Thanks bud!

[Dr.Smurf]

Hey Dobber, here are a few Q's:
Jose Theodore: Will he be exposed as the truly awful goalie he is, or does he surprise us?
Voracek vs Simmonds: Who will start and end the season in the top 6?
Points only: D. Savard or Y. Weber?

Thanks!

[dmvincent]

Hey Dobber, just completed a trade in a 12 team keeper league. I needed a goalie and I have Jack Campbell on my farm team. The deal was as follows. My Stastny, Duchene and Montoya for his Skinner, Lehtonen and Bouchard. I don't think I need to show you my roster because its clear I needed goaltending. I have Miller, Lehtonen and Smith now in net.

STATS: G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, SOG, W, GAA, SV%, SHO.

Thoughts?

Thank you sir.

[RangerFan]

Hey Dobber,
Would you trade Markstrom, Dalpe, Tarasenko for Subban, Coyle, and 2nd rounder in 2012 prospect draft? 16 team deep dynasty league (g, a, PPP, +/-, SOG, PIM, W, GAA, SV%, SHO). Have Halak as my goalie (start 1). Trying to go for it all this year. Thanks.

[Dobber]

Rank these players (available in my upcoming draft Wednesday).

Callahan
Doan
Benn
Neal
Lecavalier
Roy
Subban
Phaneuf

Stats are G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SOG, Hits, FW

Get your hands on a goalie first. Then
Subban
Phaneuf
Lecavalier
Callahan
Benn
Roy
Doan
Neal

[Dobber]

Hey Dobber, need to drop 2 of these guys as they are all competing for a roster spot on my team.

16 team H2H Dynasty
Cats - G-5, A-3, PPP-3, Hits-0.2, PIM-0.5, (+-)

Matt Calvert
Mats Zuccarello
Martin Hanzal
Brian Boyle
Brad Boyes
Linus Omark
Alex Burmistrov
Tomas Fleischmann
Bobby Butler

Thanks in advance!

Calvert and Hanzal have to go, in a dynasty

[Dobber]

Dynasty team league in Sig. D count pts, positive plus/minus, and 0.1 per PIM.

Drafted both Elliott and Schultz this year. Savard still available.

Would you drop Schultz for Savard?

Thanx for doing this.

Yes, I think I would do that.

[Dobber]

Team in Sig. Would you drop MacLean to pick up Faulk? In year 2 of a rebuild. Not sure if having 3 young LW's is a good idea.

No
Your point is valid, but fix the problem via trade, not with a move like this. MacLean will be at worst a 20-goal scorer IMO, eventually.

[angus]

Are Lecavalier's days as a potential 90+ guy done?

Big fan by the way.

[Dobber]

Would you drop Toffoli for Cody Eakin ?

I prefer Toffoli. Nothing against Eakin, who is a great prospect.

[Dobber]

In my 7 man league I got stuck with only 2 old men as goalies (both are active), Thomas and Roloson. I need backup during the season (roster changes are weekly). These are my major choices:

Varlamov
Bernier
Schneider
Dubnyk
Montoya
Garon
Neuwirth
Holtby
Hedberg
Johnson
Emery & other backups to choose from. Which one (or two) are worth taking?

Categories are Wins, Save %, Saves

Varlamov and Dubnyk are your best options. Great No.3 goalies to own IMO

[Dobber]

keeper league pts only; looking to compete this year. of the following who are your top 2 players:

sullivan
cogliano
horcoff
malone
brunnstrum
higgins
calvert

thx Dobber!

Tough one.
Cogliano...and I think Malone, but that second one is a close call.

[Dobber]

I got Ribiero really late in my draft, am I missing something or is he going to be a steal this year?

A steal. Mid-70s wouldn't shock me

[Dobber]

2 part question.

What are your thoughts on Chris Krieder (Potential, Upside, NHL Debut etc....)


Also would this be a good trade Kreider for Versteeg and Lupul and a 2nd in 2012. (I own Versteeg/Lupul)

#keeperleague #rebuildmode

Kreider is a potential 70+ guy and I think he'll make the team next year. But I think you are overpaying for him. You could probably draft another Kreider just with that pick, although I am not familiar with your drafts so that is only speculation