Keller/Forsberg+

[bbfl1987]

I received an offer of his Forsberg, 5th, 7th, 9th rounders.

Nashville’s horrible PP last season scares me. But I’d like to know your thoughts! Projections for Forsberg would be appreciated. Will rep.

[als_revenge]

Points only or multicat? And what are your league details - we have no idea what value those draft picks have...

[bbfl1987]

Sorry, points only. Those picks likely wouldn’t get me someone I’d keep. A full roster is 21. 3G, 6D, 12F. Keep 10, drop 11.

This is what I have heading into the draft after drops made and some off-season trades.

Pre Draft...


Meier
Keller
Mantha
Nylander
Skinner
Thomas
Kotkaniemi




Sanheim
Girard




Binnington
Hart




(P) Brannstrom
(P) Batherson
(P) Dobson
(P) Wahlstrom
(P) Fox

[bbfl1987]

I’m mostly just curious who you all think is the better points only own.

[HonkyTonkMan]

I'd personally go Keller. No one gets more than 70 on Nashville and although Forsberg is a safer bet to hit 60-70+, Keller has the higher ceiling and you have to shoot for the moon in fantasy hockey. He had 65 in his rookie year after all....

[jshed2]

Points only is a hard one. Forsberg should be in for a healthy rebound as there's no way NSH's pp is that bad again. I'd put him down for a solid 65-80 points.

Keller is a wild card though, even more so after getting Kessel. Keller should have the best linemates of his career between Schmaltz and Kessel, but last year is a huge red flag for me. I think he's a fantastic long-term own (over Forsberg), but in the short-term he carries a lot of risk. I'd put him for anywhere from 50 points to 85 this season.

Personally I'd go with the much higher floor and slightly lower ceiling option in Forsberg, but it's a decent value risk to take on Keller.

[als_revenge]

Looking at what you have, my guess is that you aren't competing this year. So I would gamble on the highest upside and I'd lean Keller.

The draft picks seems absolutely meaningless; you need a better kicker to make this deal. For example, a significant upgrade on your prospects (or at least a marginal upgrade on your pro roster).

[bbfl1987]

Als_revenge, yeah I’m in rebuilding mode. Could be a tough couple years yet, but I think in 2-3 years it will be worth it.

[mounD]

I like Forsberg with the picks.

[j0hn_d0e]

I like Forsberg with the picks.

Heres come my question. Are you giving some picks back or its only Keller for Forsberg and 3 picks?!
Im high on both guys for this upcoming season but in point only I still prefer Keller. But if you are getting 3 extra pieces with Forsberg that could make you a contender but picking the right players with these picks.

[Axeman33]

I'm not sure there's a great difference between Keller and Forsberg so if you can land a bunch of picks and simply send out Keller, I'd do that. I think both are 60-70pt guys most years.

[bbfl1987]

I did the deal. I got him to improve the pick package. I think Forsberg is still young enough that he can take his game to another level.

[mounD]

I did the deal. I got him to improve the pick package. I think Forsberg is still young enough that he can take his game to another level.

Seems like you just added some free picks. Nice job.

[bbfl1987]

Thanks! Here’s hoping Nashville gets their PP figured out and that Forsberg is a big part of it!

[mounD]

Thanks! Here’s hoping Nashville gets their PP figured out and that Forsberg is a big part of it!

They should and he will be. Hopefully they don't focus so much on those point shots going forward.