Aho is the best player coming into his prime and driving his teams offense. He's my choice.
Basically a points league, bonus points for power play points. Who would you want?
1st teamC: S. Aho, E. Malkin, W. Karllson, B. Nelson
LW: B. Marchand, A. Ovechkin, J. Zucker, N. Niederreiter, A. Svechnikov,
RW: D. Perron, J. Kyrou, C. Keller, D. Strome, T. Toffoli, C. Perfetti,
D: j. Carlson, D. Hamilton, R. Andersson, F. Hronek,J. Spurgeon
G: , C. Hellybuck, J. Ottinger, A. Vasilevskiy
2nd team
C: E. Lindholm, J. Pavelski, JT Miller, R. Johansen, A. Killorn, B. Jenner(IR)
LW: , B. Marchand, A. Mangiapane, T. Toffoli, J. Gaudreau
RW: P. Kane, Pasta, D. Perron, T. Wilson, N. Schmaltz, M. Tkackuk
D: J. Carlson, A. Pietriangelo, C. McAvoy, N. Schmidt, J. Trouba, J. Morrissey
G: J. Markstrom, C. Hellybuyck, T. Jarry
Aho is the best player coming into his prime and driving his teams offense. He's my choice.
Set roster weekly in H2H (Mon to Sun) - 16 Teams - start 6F, 3D, and 1G per week - Keep 2
Points: 2 G / 2 A / 1 PPG / 1 PPA / 1 Hat Trick / 1 SHG / 1 SHA / 1 GWG - 3 Goalie Win / 2 Goalie Loss in SO or OT / 5 goalie SO
Forwards:
C. McDavid, N. Kucherov, R. O'Reilly, J. Schwartz, J. Toews, J. Huberdeau, T. Toffoli, M. Granlund
Defense:
B. Burns, J. Klingberg, R. Josi, J. Slavin
Goalie:
J. Binnington
IR (2 max):
So trading lindholm for aho and maybe a slight pick upgrade wood be worthwhile.
1st teamC: S. Aho, E. Malkin, W. Karllson, B. Nelson
LW: B. Marchand, A. Ovechkin, J. Zucker, N. Niederreiter, A. Svechnikov,
RW: D. Perron, J. Kyrou, C. Keller, D. Strome, T. Toffoli, C. Perfetti,
D: j. Carlson, D. Hamilton, R. Andersson, F. Hronek,J. Spurgeon
G: , C. Hellybuck, J. Ottinger, A. Vasilevskiy
2nd team
C: E. Lindholm, J. Pavelski, JT Miller, R. Johansen, A. Killorn, B. Jenner(IR)
LW: , B. Marchand, A. Mangiapane, T. Toffoli, J. Gaudreau
RW: P. Kane, Pasta, D. Perron, T. Wilson, N. Schmaltz, M. Tkackuk
D: J. Carlson, A. Pietriangelo, C. McAvoy, N. Schmidt, J. Trouba, J. Morrissey
G: J. Markstrom, C. Hellybuyck, T. Jarry
I think so. I really like lindholm this year. His deployment in Calgary can't get much but Aho is a more talented offensive player and the go to guy on his team. They may end up close this season but if lindholm somehow finds his way out of his spot beside Monahan and gaudreau or off pp1 then I expect a drop in production (probably going to drop a bit anyway as I'm not sure he'll go ppg or better over a full season). If you can get an add to Aho I take that all day.
Set roster weekly in H2H (Mon to Sun) - 16 Teams - start 6F, 3D, and 1G per week - Keep 2
Points: 2 G / 2 A / 1 PPG / 1 PPA / 1 Hat Trick / 1 SHG / 1 SHA / 1 GWG - 3 Goalie Win / 2 Goalie Loss in SO or OT / 5 goalie SO
Forwards:
C. McDavid, N. Kucherov, R. O'Reilly, J. Schwartz, J. Toews, J. Huberdeau, T. Toffoli, M. Granlund
Defense:
B. Burns, J. Klingberg, R. Josi, J. Slavin
Goalie:
J. Binnington
IR (2 max):
Aho all the way, the other two are more dependent on their linemate while Aho is the driver
Multi categories 6-teams keeper league
Keep 9, Points based
Active: 3C-3LW-3RW-6D-2G (Daily rosters)
Bench: 4
Scoring for skaters: G (3), A (2), PP (0.5), +/- (0.2) Hits (0.2), Blocks (0.2), Extra 0.5 for D-men G and A
Scoring for goalies: W (3), L (-1), OL + ShL (+1), GA (-1) Saves (0.2), Shutouts (1), SV%
ROSTER:
C: Crosby - McDavid - Trocheck
LW: Kaprizov - J.T. Miller (C,RW) - Marchand
RW: Rantanen (C) - Kucherov - Necas (C)
D: Hedman - Dahlin - Hamilton- Heiskanen - R. Andersson - Karlsson
G: Hellebuyck - Markstrom
Bench: Fleury (G) - Pionk - Benn (C,LW) - Bratt (LW,RW)
IR:
Aho for sure.
I would absolutely take Aho. For me this isnt even a question
Easily Aho
League 1
10 team, Dynasty, points only, 30 players, keep20 starts 12 F, 6 D, 2G , unlimited prospects(can keep them max 5 years)
F: Mackinnon,Marner, Panarin, Eichel, Fiala, Hughes, Svechnikov, Robertson, Bratt, Kuznetsov, Hischier, B.Tkachuk, M.Tkachuk, Scheifele, Wheeler, Jenner, Drouin, Tatar, Colton
D:Hughes, Hamilton, Karlsson, Dunn, Burns, Theodore, Slavin, Trouba G: Shesterkin, Binnington, Vanecek
League2
Cap league (82.5M with AAV), points only, 12 teams, keep 7, (9F, 4D, 2G)
F: Hughes, Zuccarello,RNH, Marchessault, Scheifele, Toffoli, O’Reilly, Trocheck, Buchnevich extra: Marchenko
D: Makar, Dahlin, Seider, Andersson
G: Hellebuyck, Talbot
At first I assumed this must be a one-year league, otherwise this is a no-brainer. Even in a one year league, I'd take Aho, though it is a bit closer. In a keeper league, I can't see anyone taking Connor or Lindholm over Aho.
12 team, H2H, salary cap
1 pt/G or A, 2 pts/W, 1 pt/OTL, 1 pt/SO
Forward: B. Point, M. Necas, A. Debrincat, T. Zegras, J. Bratt, L. Raymond
Defense: J. Morrissey, A. DeAngelo, S. Gostisbehere, D. Doughty
Goalie: T. Demko, E. Merzlikins
Bench: M. Rossi, C. Glass, M. Maccelli, M. Dumba, K. Shattenkirk, F. Andersen
Prospects of Note: L. Stankoven, J. Lekkerimaki, D. Yurov, B. Clarke
League has been running continuously since 1997-98
The question arose because another GM sent an offer of his Connor for my Lindholm. His interest in Lindhom stems from the fact he also has Gaudreau and Monahan and is trying to aquire the 3rd member of the line. Right now, in our league, Lindholm has 43 fantasy points compared to Aho at 34 and Connor at 34.
He rejected my offer when I countered with Lindholm plus a 5th round pick for his Aho and a 3rd. He stated he didn't want to trade Aho. I have sent another counter back, changing the picks a bit so Ill have to wait and see what he says.
Thanks for all the responses though.
1st teamC: S. Aho, E. Malkin, W. Karllson, B. Nelson
LW: B. Marchand, A. Ovechkin, J. Zucker, N. Niederreiter, A. Svechnikov,
RW: D. Perron, J. Kyrou, C. Keller, D. Strome, T. Toffoli, C. Perfetti,
D: j. Carlson, D. Hamilton, R. Andersson, F. Hronek,J. Spurgeon
G: , C. Hellybuck, J. Ottinger, A. Vasilevskiy
2nd team
C: E. Lindholm, J. Pavelski, JT Miller, R. Johansen, A. Killorn, B. Jenner(IR)
LW: , B. Marchand, A. Mangiapane, T. Toffoli, J. Gaudreau
RW: P. Kane, Pasta, D. Perron, T. Wilson, N. Schmaltz, M. Tkackuk
D: J. Carlson, A. Pietriangelo, C. McAvoy, N. Schmidt, J. Trouba, J. Morrissey
G: J. Markstrom, C. Hellybuyck, T. Jarry
Aho
Lindholm
Connor
16 Team - Keep 5 - H2H Points
Start: 2C/2LW/2RW/4D/2G - 4Bench
G/A(1.25) STP(1.5) GWG(3) SOG(0.25) H(0.2) Blks(0.25) +/-(0.25) PIM(0.1) FOW(0.1)
C: Malkin, Kopitar, Hartman, Johansen
LW: Ovechkin, Pacioretty, Barbashev (C)
RW: Rust, Mangiapane (LW), Rodrigues (LW)
D: DeAngelo, Karlsson, Faulk, Morrisey, Myers
G: A. Forsberg, Price, Reimer, Holtby
So the other GM accepted my counter.
Ended up being
My Lindholm and a 4th round pick (39th overall) for his Aho and 3rd round pick (27th) .
The good thing is, he is in last place, so even if Lindholm keeps up his current pace, he won't come back to bite me.
1st teamC: S. Aho, E. Malkin, W. Karllson, B. Nelson
LW: B. Marchand, A. Ovechkin, J. Zucker, N. Niederreiter, A. Svechnikov,
RW: D. Perron, J. Kyrou, C. Keller, D. Strome, T. Toffoli, C. Perfetti,
D: j. Carlson, D. Hamilton, R. Andersson, F. Hronek,J. Spurgeon
G: , C. Hellybuck, J. Ottinger, A. Vasilevskiy
2nd team
C: E. Lindholm, J. Pavelski, JT Miller, R. Johansen, A. Killorn, B. Jenner(IR)
LW: , B. Marchand, A. Mangiapane, T. Toffoli, J. Gaudreau
RW: P. Kane, Pasta, D. Perron, T. Wilson, N. Schmaltz, M. Tkackuk
D: J. Carlson, A. Pietriangelo, C. McAvoy, N. Schmidt, J. Trouba, J. Morrissey
G: J. Markstrom, C. Hellybuyck, T. Jarry
16 Team - Keep 5 - H2H Points
Start: 2C/2LW/2RW/4D/2G - 4Bench
G/A(1.25) STP(1.5) GWG(3) SOG(0.25) H(0.2) Blks(0.25) +/-(0.25) PIM(0.1) FOW(0.1)
C: Malkin, Kopitar, Hartman, Johansen
LW: Ovechkin, Pacioretty, Barbashev (C)
RW: Rust, Mangiapane (LW), Rodrigues (LW)
D: DeAngelo, Karlsson, Faulk, Morrisey, Myers
G: A. Forsberg, Price, Reimer, Holtby