Re: Top D available at my draft
1. I think Chabot is really good, but playing for a stripped down Ottawa team 50 points is going to be a tall order. I think you have to ask yourself; If you don't think OEL will get 50 playing for what looks to be a healthy and improved Arizona team then you certainly shouldn't bank on Chabot getting there.
2. I don't think Werenski is really a threat for Jones. Although you once again have the potential bad team situation creeping in on you. Columbus is kind of a team in flux right now.
3. Dumba was on pace for 56 points last year and he's clearly the guy in Minnesota when he's healthy. New GM and a team that didn't add much over the offseason could have an effect there as well though, hard to tell which way they might go. But I think it's safe to say that whatever happens Dumba will probably come out in a favorable position as he's least likely to be dealt given his age and performance should Minny start rebuilding.
4. OEL could be a great value pick. There's alot of hype around Clayton Keller and most of that is centered around a percieved uptick in pp performance with the addition of Kessel and a healthy lineup. I think it stands to reason that OEL would also benefit greatly from those circumstance. I would argue he's the most likely to hit 50.
5. Trouba looks to be set to get the opportunity he's always been denied playing behind the depth in Winnipeg. Some think he's overrated and he's not a true QB but I don't buy that. He's an incredible player who plays with intensity and determination, I can definitely see him taking off with his new found freedom. The only thing that might hold him back is the team in front of him. I would say 50 is reasonable estimate though unless things go horribly wrong.
6. Ghost scares me the most, not because I don't think he has the talent but the Philly blueline is getting really crowded, he'll definitely get the opportunity to return to form but any slips could result in his minutes getting dished around to the other talented young guys they have.
If you're looking at long term value it looks like this:
Chabot
Dumba
Jones
Trouba
Ghost
OEL
If you also want immediate results it's
Dumba
Jones
OEL
Trouba
Chabot
Ghost
16 team Pts only dynasty league
G, A, PPG, SHG, GWG, Svs, SO's, W's
Pro Roster Starters: 9 F, 6 D 1 G
FWD: Hertl, Forsberg, Quinn, Rantanen, Debrincat, Couturier, Dach, Trocheck, Larkin, Seguin
D: Chychrun, Grzelcyk, Trouba, Burns, Walman, Karlsson, Graves
G: Kahkkonen, Keumper, Reimer
Farm (notables):
F: Pekarcik, Dellandrea, Cowan, Puistola, Halttunen, Simoneau, Bolduc, Nadeau, Stankhoven
D: Brzustewicz, Alexeyev, Jiricek, Reinbacher, Minnetian
G: Fedotov, Tarasov, Kochetkov, Skarek, M. Gibson