Getzlaf, Buchnevich, Batherson, Yamamoto. Bjorkstrand is on the bubble for me. I think you could easily swap him in for Bjork/Yamamoto and it not be a big deal though. Those 3 are fairly equal in value imo.
First team in signature...
I have a goalie (Vasilevskiy) & 4 serviceable dmen (Rielly, Barrie, Hamilton, Pulock). I have to select 10 forwards. Here are the easy ones: Stamkos, Tavares, Domi, Rackell, Reinhart, Horvat.
I need to choose 4 more from this list. I have included this year's points totals / games played for each.
Getzlaf (often injured but recognizable name) 48pts/67games
Batherson (top 6 in Ottawa?) 9pts/20g
Buchnevich (top scorer someday in NY?) 38pts/64g
Bjorkstrand (more minutes if Panarin leaves) 36pts/77g
Zucker (down year...low ceiling?) 42pts/81g
McCann (Crosby's wingman?) 35pts/78g
Yamamoto (McDavid's future wingman?) 2pts/17g
I'm looking forward, and can wait for another few seasons. Want home runs, at least as best as I can mange out of these choices, not steady 40 point guys. Thoughts?
Bottleneckers (12/16 in 2022)
16 team, points only. G: 2-W, 4-SO.
Top 9F, 4D & 1G . Keep 15, Max 23
F: J. Robertson, J. Hughes, Tavares, Lafreniere, Cozens, Newhook, Teravainen, Domi, R. Strome, Laine, Rossi, Raymond, Holtz, Perfetti
D: Bouchard, McAvoy, Morrissey, Heiskanen
G: Vasilevskiy
Getzlaf, Buchnevich, Batherson, Yamamoto. Bjorkstrand is on the bubble for me. I think you could easily swap him in for Bjork/Yamamoto and it not be a big deal though. Those 3 are fairly equal in value imo.
I'd argue Zucker has to be in that group. Down year for sure... likely dealt... but even if not, I think he's got a 40g home run in him at some point.
Getz
Zucker
Buchnevich
Bjorkstrand
Though I do think Batherson will be fantasy relevant... so if Bread Man doesn't leave CBJ (or if they replace his TOI with a UFA), maybe Bath over Bjork for me.
RHRS, Yahoo, 12-team, Roto
PQMC, Yahoo, 12-team, Keep 11, H2H
Taro Tsujimoto Draft League, Fantrax, 6-team, pts-only (*2018 draftees or later only)
Hanson Bros., Fantrax, 10-Team, Keep 8, weighted scoring
Black & Blue, Fantrax, 12-Team, Dynasty, H2H weighted
The Dream Team League, Fantrax, 14-Team, Dynasty, H2H
On Frozen Ponds, Fantrax 10-Team, Dynasty, Roto
"When I do not know who I am I serve you, and when I do know who I am, you and I are one." - Hanuman-ji
Bjorkstrand finally looked like he gave a crap the last month. I think he's an easy keep for me.
My other three:
Getzlaf
Zucker
Batherson
I do like Buchnevich but I'm still waiting for that "next step" to happen. I haven't seen it yet so until then, he's on the outside. I do think Batherson is the real deal and one you'll want to hold.
10 Team, Points Only, Cash League
25 Man Roster (no position), top 20 point getters count at end of month
Keep 20/25 at seasons end, Cut 5 to FA for redrafting
Goalie points W=2pt L=-1pt SHO=2pt
Stamkos, Tavares, Eichel, Mercer, JRobertson, RThomas, Kucherov, Nugent-Hopkins, Tuch, KConnor, Necas, Point, Konecny, SJarvis, Cozenz, Morrissey, Bouchard, Josi, Novak, Tolvanen, Peterka, Brink
G- Vasilevskiy, Sorokin, Oettinger
"Cleavage is like the sun. You can look, but dont stare.. Unless you're wearing sunglasses."
Getzlaf + the 3 B’s....
Batherson
Buchnevich
Bjorkstrand
Renewing this thread as keeper lists are due shortly after the end of the Stanley Cup finals.
Nothing has changed with the league or my situation, but here are some things to perhaps consider:
Is Buchnevich more or less attractive as a keeper with NY's additions like Shesteryorkin, Fox and the high draft pick?
Did Bjorkstrand have a good enough playoff to earn more TOI next season?
Is Yamamoto's injury serious enough to warrant an easy drop?
Thanks for all your forthcoming opinions.
Bottleneckers (12/16 in 2022)
16 team, points only. G: 2-W, 4-SO.
Top 9F, 4D & 1G . Keep 15, Max 23
F: J. Robertson, J. Hughes, Tavares, Lafreniere, Cozens, Newhook, Teravainen, Domi, R. Strome, Laine, Rossi, Raymond, Holtz, Perfetti
D: Bouchard, McAvoy, Morrissey, Heiskanen
G: Vasilevskiy
I'd go Getz, Bjorkstrand, Zucker and then it comes down to a personal preference of Batherson vs Buchnevich. I personally prefer Buch but with the love Batherson gets on these boards, I'd probably keep him and try to find someone to overpay.
Without me, it's only "aweso".
One final bump...
Bottleneckers (12/16 in 2022)
16 team, points only. G: 2-W, 4-SO.
Top 9F, 4D & 1G . Keep 15, Max 23
F: J. Robertson, J. Hughes, Tavares, Lafreniere, Cozens, Newhook, Teravainen, Domi, R. Strome, Laine, Rossi, Raymond, Holtz, Perfetti
D: Bouchard, McAvoy, Morrissey, Heiskanen
G: Vasilevskiy
Getzlaf
Buchnevich
Zucker (if dealt)
Batherson
Honestly not thrilled with most of the options. I would put my trading pants on (I almost never take them off) and start making deals for upgrades where possible. Good luck buddy!