Vatanen vs Klingberg

[Penguins WaterBoy]

I decided to drop Ehrhoff and was about to pick Vatanen but a part of me want to be a groupie and jump on the KlingerWagon ...it's only for this year and points only (goal heavy). Lol Klingberg scored while I was typing this, it must be a sign.

[737power]

I'm on the Klinger bandwagon too but I'd take Vatanen if I had the choice.

[GoNucks]

Depends how much you like to gamble?

Vatanen is more likely to put up 50+ points, but I just added Klingberg cuz IF he staysbon top PP unit with Benn Seguin & Spezza lookout he could be in for a monster year and maybe be a late comer to compete for calder.

[gfhyde]

I'd take Vat too

[PatyOFurniture]

vat for me.

[pmorrow]

Vatanen is still the safe choice right now despite how unreal Klingdaddy has been

[keytolife]

Vatanen for me as well.

[2014olympicgold]

There’s a difference between breakout, young stud, and hot hand. Brodie was the hot hand and has cooled off; it was a prolonged hot hand, but hot hand none-the-less. Breakout would be Tarasenko or Voracek. Young stud would be Vatenan. Sometimes Breakout and young stud merge, but a young stud is someone who’s shown to be a steady option (in fantasy) and the guys you can rely on.

Vatenan young stud, Klingerbergenheistenberg is the hot hand. His goal tonight is a good example of how he’s hot. Scoring from center isn’t a skilled goal.

[Axeman33]

I have to agree with the majority that Vatanen is the guy I prefer if I had to make a choice between these two.

[VincentVega]

Not sure about this one. I watch tons of Stars and Ducks games (love both teams and i have some players on my fantasy team ) and Klingberg looks more impressive, by a fair margain. He looks like the 2nd coming of Erik Karlsson. Yeah yeah, I know, it's only been 8 games blah blah blah but he's not just on a hot streak right now. He is always creating chances out there. Of course he won't continue his PPG pace but it would not surprise me if he managed to put up 50 points this year (which means he'll need to score 42 points in 60 games).

Vatanen is an excellent option here too, no doubt but from what I've seen from Klingberg so far, he looks special.

[Axeman33]

Not sure about this one. I watch tons of Stars and Ducks games (love both teams and i have some players on my fantasy team ) and Klingberg looks more impressive, by a fair margain. He looks like the 2nd coming of Erik Karlsson. Yeah yeah, I know, it's only been 8 games blah blah blah but he's not just on a hot streak right now. He is always creating chances out there. Of course he won't continue his PPG pace but it would not surprise me if he managed to put up 50 points this year (which means he'll need to score 42 points in 60 games).

Vatanen is an excellent option here too, no doubt but from what I've seen from Klingberg so far, he looks special.

Well, keep in mind that it wasn't that long ago that Jacob Trouba was the greatest thing since sliced bread and the 2nd coming of Jesus on the blue line too. Young D can start strong and find it hard to keep up the pace. Trouba has had his struggles this year and most didn't see that coming. I guess everyones forgot about Trouba this year with new shiney toys to snag their attention. Now this can be said for Vatanen too but he seems to be doing it at a more controlled pace. Anytime we are talking about a rookie D, I always keep my expectations in check. Klingberg is no different.

[VincentVega]

Well, keep in mind that it wasn't that long ago that Jacob Trouba was the greatest thing since sliced bread and the 2nd coming of Jesus on the blue line too. Young D can start strong and find it hard to keep up the pace. Trouba has had his struggles this year and most didn't see that coming. Now this can be said for Vatanen too but he seems to be doing it at a more controlled pace. Anytime we are talking about a rookie D, I always keep my expectations in check. Klingberg is no different.

Sure but I'm significantly more impressed with Klingberg than I ever was with Trouba. I never quite bought on the Trouba hype and have been saying this all summer long when he was crazy-hyped. I am one of the least impressionable people when it comes to young guys and always advocate proven over potential but Klingberg has made me a believer. And it's not like we're talking Klingberg over a proven guy here. Vatanen isn't exactly a proven commodity in fantasy.

[Axeman33]

Sure but I'm significantly more impressed with Klingberg than I ever was with Trouba. I never quite bought on the Trouba hype and have been saying this all summer long when he was crazy-hyped. I am one of the least impressionable people when it comes to young guys and always advocate proven over potential but Klingberg has made me a believer. And it's not like we're talking Klingberg over a proven guy here. Vatanen isn't exactly a proven commodity in fantasy.

Agreed, thats why I mentioned him in my comment as well.

[robmyatt]

Vatanen for sure.

Klingberg is only averaging 1.3 shots per game and has an unreal high PDO.

Sure he's a talent, but it's unsustainably hot. when he goes 10 games with 1pt in a couple weeks remember you heard it here first.

If I had Klingberg I would be trading him to the highest bidder at the moment. Assuming I got a decent return.

[VincentVega]

Vatanen for sure.

Klingberg is only averaging 1.3 shots per game and has an unreal high PDO.

Sure he's a talent, but it's unsustainably hot. when he goes 10 games with 1pt in a couple weeks remember you heard it here first.

If I had Klingberg I would be trading him to the highest bidder at the moment. Assuming I got a decent return.

Sometimes it helps to watch a player instead of just looking at stats especially over such small sample space. Then you'll be better able to reach conclusions. And what do you have in Vatanen that makes you so sure? A sample of 20-ish games this year and similar number last year. And last year he was just OK. This is by no means an easy answer and you most definitely don't have your facts straight to be so assured of yours.