Conacher vs Tarasenko
Two white hot guys out fo the gate, looking dominant, but curious as to who would be the better long term option.
VT is 2 yrs younger (their birthdays are one day apart interestingly) at 21, and has long been considered to have a much higher upside - but I think that might be different now.
I love the way both play, and CC has been impressing the hell out of me - not a timid player at all depite his size, gives 100% from what i have seen.
CC - 8GP: 5G, 7A, 12 pts, 12 SOG, 6 PIM, 1 PPG, ATOI 14:19
VT - 8GP: 5G, 5A, 10 pts, 26 SOG, 8 PIM, 1 PPG, ATOI 15:00
Pretty even except VT has way more shots...and the same goals. Insane S% for CC which obviously won't stay that high.
One major thing to consider is the KHL factor - a very fair thing to consider regardless of what a player says about returning to Russia.
I own VT in 2 and CC in only one keeper, and am considering making an offer of VT for Conacher as the central core of the deal(s) in at least 1.
Am I way off in comparing these two? Conacher seems to have transitioned from the AHL like it was nothing.
(maybe a mod could fix the title of the thead for me?
Last edited by PrairieDog; February 2, 2013 at 4:09 AM. Reason: tarasenko, conacher
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Originally Posted by PrairieDog
Tarasenko was drafted and Cory was not. Both have played against men the past couple years. Both will have nice linemates. I would go Tarasenko in goal heavy leagues or points only. If it's PIM, Conacher may have a slight edge, especially if he eventually ends up flanking Stamkos. However, Tara is a building block. Cory is a complimentary piece. Tara will mean more to St.L. than Cory will be for TB.
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I own Conacher but I'd prefer Tarasenko since he's got the size and 2 less years of development. If they were the same age, there might be a bigger difference to see. TB doesn't give Conacher any ice time so it seems like they might not fully trust him yet.
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In a keeper I would go with Tarasenko. In a one year league I would be a little more inclined to go with Conacher.
Hitch or not I would go with Tarasenko.
Tarasenko for me.....Conacher has been great so far this season, and I do think he can post nice numbers through his career. But I don't see him becoming a superstar in the NHL, while with Tara I think that possibility is definitely there. While CC could become even a 70 point player in the league, I'd say that's about his ceiling. That's what Tara's floor should be eventually.
In a one-year frame, I agree with Essej and maybe lean towards Conacher. Although I don't think the STL depth will hurt Tarasenko in the long term, this year if he slows down at some point he might get buried a bit, being a rookie. But in a keeper, it's Tarasenko by a decent margin imo.
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Easy choice - Tarasenko. He's on a higher level altogether.
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Go with Tarasenko.
Keeper - Tarasenko, 1 yr - Conacher. Easy for me.
I'll take Tarasenko because I think his body will hold up better over the years. The 'tank' will also play through injury as he did in the WJC gold medal game 2 years ago. Maybe stereotyping but that's how I feel.
Edit: Also prefer Tarasenko from a talent perspective as well
I'll take Tara because he's a stud in the making. Conacher is complimentary player, he can't do it all on his own. He will still be a solid fantasy producer, just not what Tara is going to be..
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Well said.
Great feedback, thanks everyone!
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