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    Goalies are extremely valuable in my points only league. We also have a salary cap, which makes Rask all that more attractive. Should this be the area where I try to save on cap space, or do I splurge on a Goalie that could be just as valuable as Malkin (points wise)? Also please rank with and without salary cap thanks!

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    With or without the salary cap, I would always take the best option available and to me, thats Lundqvist. Goalies are one position worth spending max value for. Note I didnt say top dollar, but max value and Lundqvist offers the maximum value for the dollar spent.

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    Lundy is the best goalie in the world playing in a great team so I'd take him even in cap league. However I'd roll the dice with Rask over Rinne. Rask is cheaper and plays behind much stronger team.
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    If you have a younger team that might not compete for a few years, I'd go with Rask. If you are in win now mode, its Lundy without a doubt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocky71 View Post
    Goalies are extremely valuable in my points only league. We also have a salary cap, which makes Rask all that more attractive. Should this be the area where I try to save on cap space, or do I splurge on a Goalie that could be just as valuable as Malkin (points wise)? Also please rank with and without salary cap thanks!
    Go big or go home Rocky! Take Lundy here if you can fit him under your cap. Cap or no cap i'm taking i) Lundy ii) Rinne iii) Rask

    Unlike Rask who's yet to suit up for a full season, i'm taking Pekka here over Rask. He's a sure thing and is good for 70-72 starts.
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    Go with Lundy, Rask will be up for a new contract pretty quick so there might not be too much of a difference between them. Go with the sure thing and trim your salary in the defence in a pts only league. Forwards and goaltending wins pts only leagues.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Axeman33 View Post
    With or without the salary cap, I would always take the best option available and to me, thats Lundqvist.
    Quote Originally Posted by Carcillo View Post
    Lundy is the best goalie in the world playing in a great team so I'd take him even in cap league.
    I agree with the above ^ 100%

    Lundqvist all the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocky71 View Post
    Goalies are extremely valuable in my points only league.
    Quote Originally Posted by Axeman33 View Post
    Can you offer your stat catagories as it pertains to goalies, just for information.
    This could be important, even if it's determining between your second and third favourite. For example, if there are just wins and shutouts, it may not make as much difference. If there are saves as well, that could have a greater effect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by horrorfan View Post
    This could be important, even if it's determining between your second and third favourite. For example, if there are just wins and shutouts, it may not make as much difference. If there are saves as well, that could have a greater effect.

    Thanks for the help guys.

    Cats for G's are W=2, SO=5

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    Last season top scorers were;

    Malkin = 109 pts
    Rinne = 106 pts
    Lundqvist= 104 pts
    Mike Smith = 102 pts
    Quick= 102 pts.

    All these players were ahead of guys like Stamkos and Giroux. I hope to be able to get my hands on Lundy, but I have a more realistic shot at either Rinne or Rask.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocky71 View Post
    Thanks for the help guys.

    Cats for G's are W=2, SO=5

    Scoring: G=1, A=1

    Last season top scorers were;

    Malkin = 109 pts
    Rinne = 106 pts
    Lundqvist= 104 pts
    Mike Smith = 102 pts
    Quick= 102 pts.

    All these players were ahead of guys like Stamkos and Giroux. I hope to be able to get my hands on Lundy, but I have a more realistic shot at either Rinne or Rask.
    In my points only league, where goalies get 2pts for win, 5 for SO the top point getters in our league were 1. Quick 2. Rinne 3. Smith 4. Lundy 5. Malkin. With only 6 points separating Quick from Malkin. Well worth the shot IMO @ trying to land Rinne. Good luck
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    Quote Originally Posted by Call of Doughty View Post
    In my points only league, where goalies get 2pts for win, 5 for SO the top point getters in our league were 1. Quick 2. Rinne 3. Smith 4. Lundy 5. Malkin. With only 6 points separating Quick from Malkin. Well worth the shot IMO @ trying to land Rinne. Good luck
    We also count assits for Goalies, and Rinne had 5 helpers last year. Not that I'll factor that in my decision

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocky71 View Post
    Thanks for the help guys.

    Cats for G's are W=2, SO=5

    Scoring: G=1, A=1

    Last season top scorers were;

    Malkin = 109 pts
    Rinne = 106 pts
    Lundqvist= 104 pts
    Mike Smith = 102 pts
    Quick= 102 pts.

    All these players were ahead of guys like Stamkos and Giroux. I hope to be able to get my hands on Lundy, but I have a more realistic shot at either Rinne or Rask.
    Not to get totally off track, but I think you need to be careful in using this type of comparison when evaluating goalies in your league. Comparing their point totals is not the most effective way of determining how valuable they are, rather you should look at the gaps between the top players and below within each position.

    Using your example of the top players and ones just below them, to me that would show that there are higher point getters for goalies and if I miss one of the top ones, I could confidently find a goalie whose value is perceived less but performs like one of the best. Howard had 100 points, Niemi had 98, Bryzgalov had 96. A few others in the 90s. How many offensive players in the 90s last season? Three.

    I know this isn't your main question, I just wanted to show that more goalies who are higher point getters doesn't mean they are more valuable. But back to your question and expand a bit, do you need to go after one of the big three? Their values are at their highest and you might be able to snag a guy with a lower perceived value but give you more bang for the buck, so to speak. Heck, Lehtonen had 94 points in your setup. I know salaries matter so that could change things but I just wanted to make you think of a possible different option.

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    Quote Originally Posted by horrorfan View Post
    Not to get totally off track, but I think you need to be careful in using this type of comparison when evaluating goalies in your league. Comparing their point totals is not the most effective way of determining how valuable they are, rather you should look at the gaps between the top players and below within each position.

    Using your example of the top players and ones just below them, to me that would show that there are higher point getters for goalies and if I miss one of the top ones, I could confidently find a goalie whose value is perceived less but performs like one of the best. Howard had 100 points, Niemi had 98, Bryzgalov had 96. A few others in the 90s. How many offensive players in the 90s last season? Three.

    I know this isn't your main question, I just wanted to show that more goalies who are higher point getters doesn't mean they are more valuable. But back to your question and expand a bit, do you need to go after one of the big three? Their values are at their highest and you might be able to snag a guy with a lower perceived value but give you more bang for the buck, so to speak. Heck, Lehtonen had 94 points in your setup. I know salaries matter so that could change things but I just wanted to make you think of a possible different option.

    Interesting point on the value concept. We protect 6 players (13 team league) and most won't be protecting a Goalie (exceptions being Fleury, Quick, Niemi, Smith, Price and Howard). The re-entry draft will be G and D Heavy, with most teams preferring to protect forwards.

    While I won't be able to draft a 100 point forward, Lundy and Rinne give me a shot at a consitent 100 point performer. I would also be carrying $7M of cap hit for my Goalie. Thats why I threw Rask's name in my list.

    I could make this a numbers game, and play poker with the other 7 teams looking for a Goalie, or just take the sure thing, and gamble with the remaining forwards.

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    Quote Originally Posted by horrorfan View Post

    I know this isn't your main question, I just wanted to show that more goalies who are higher point getters doesn't mean they are more valuable. But back to your question and expand a bit, do you need to go after one of the big three? Their values are at their highest and you might be able to snag a guy with a lower perceived value but give you more bang for the buck, so to speak. Heck, Lehtonen had 94 points in your setup. I know salaries matter so that could change things but I just wanted to make you think of a possible different option.
    Of course.

    I don't understand how people can blindly say to take Lundy. Are you using this year's salaries? If so, Rinne is out of the question since he makes more than Lundy this year. So it comes down to Rask at basically half the cost of Lundy. What is your cap? What do you project Rask and Lundy's points this year? If you say Lundy is 105 pts and Rask is 90, is that worth a 100% increase? How much of your cap do you want to spend on goalies? How many goalies will you roster? Maybe it is better to take a Rask and another mid-priced goalie like Halak or Niemi and spend the goalie savings on another position. I'm not necessarily saying I would not draft Lundqvist but I would want to know some of these answers before I map out my strategy. Good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pts9889 View Post
    Of course.

    I don't understand how people can blindly say to take Lundy. Are you using this year's salaries? If so, Rinne is out of the question since he makes more than Lundy this year. So it comes down to Rask at basically half the cost of Lundy. What is your cap? What do you project Rask and Lundy's points this year? If you say Lundy is 105 pts and Rask is 90, is that worth a 100% increase? How much of your cap do you want to spend on goalies? How many goalies will you roster? Maybe it is better to take a Rask and another mid-priced goalie like Halak or Niemi and spend the goalie savings on another position. I'm not necessarily saying I would not draft Lundqvist but I would want to know some of these answers before I map out my strategy. Good luck.
    I said Lundy easily because he has a proven track record of being the best goalie in the league on a consistent basis annually. You cant buy that type of consistency. Well actually you can and his name is Lundqvist. Sure Rask brings a lot to the table but I would rather invest my salary cap money in the consistency offered by Lundy. You know exactly what you get with him. That makes the choice easy.
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