I'm in contention, currently 3rd of 18 teams in a roto-keeper. I've been offered Eric Staal for Barkov.
Staal's line seems to be clicking, but Barkov, previously out ROS, is now maybe back.
Is Eric Staal's next 1.3 seasons an upgrade on Barkov's next 1.3 seasons?
No doubt Barkov is very talented, but he's also hurt... a lot. He should be back soon, but it doesn't mean he'll stay in the lineup for the rest of the season. If he gets hurt again, with the season they have in Florida, you will not see him again. Meanwhile Staal is having a nice rebound year with Minny. He is my choice here.
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I would take that deal.
No doubt Barkov is very talented, but he's also hurt... a lot. He should be back soon, but it doesn't mean he'll stay in the lineup for the rest of the season. If he gets hurt again, with the season they have in Florida, you will not see him again. Meanwhile Staal is having a nice rebound year with Minny. He is my choice here.
Are you third and need steady production or third and need to go for it? If it's go for it I see Barkov's ceiling as higher, issue is his floor is also lower due to injuries
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Are you third and need steady production or third and need to go for it? If it's go for it I see Barkov's ceiling as higher, issue is his floor is also lower due to injuries