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    Default Kakko vs Gusev, is this debatable?

    For the team in my signature I may have the option of drafting either one of these guys. How far apart are they? Kakko is getting all the talk time on these boards, but these guys are ranked 2 and 3 in Dobbers top prospects rankings. My view is also tainted here because I’m a life long Devils fan and cringe at the thought of drafting a Ranger over a Devil. But I don’t want my fandom to get in the way of making this decision. Is it clearly go with Kakko if he’s available or is Gusev a real option to consider?
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    Default Re: Kakko vs Gusev, is this debatable?

    I dont think either one will be a keeper for you so id lean towards Gusev because he will yield more than Kakkkoooo next year.

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    Default Re: Kakko vs Gusev, is this debatable?

    Quote Originally Posted by Referee3083 View Post
    For the team in my signature I may have the option of drafting either one of these guys. How far apart are they? Kakko is getting all the talk time on these boards, but these guys are ranked 2 and 3 in Dobbers top prospects rankings. My view is also tainted here because I’m a life long Devils fan and cringe at the thought of drafting a Ranger over a Devil. But I don’t want my fandom to get in the way of making this decision. Is it clearly go with Kakko if he’s available or is Gusev a real option to consider?
    Goals weighted more than assists? Give me Kakko. Gusev is more of a playmaker.

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    Default Re: Kakko vs Gusev, is this debatable?

    Also presuming you can make trades, Kaako is going to have more name value than Gusev likely. If they're both available, I'd probably either try and trade down, or draft Kaako and try and trade him to someone who is rebuilding.

    Gusev is probably the safer bet though for straight points. He'll be playing with some pretty good players in NJ.
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    Default Re: Kakko vs Gusev, is this debatable?

    Quote Originally Posted by GavinC View Post
    Also presuming you can make trades, Kaako is going to have more name value than Gusev likely. If they're both available, I'd probably either try and trade down, or draft Kaako and try and trade him to someone who is rebuilding.

    Gusev is probably the safer bet though for straight points. He'll be playing with some pretty good players in NJ.
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    Default Re: Kakko vs Gusev, is this debatable?

    Gusev is also comes in as a 27yr old finished product, where Kakko will be an 18yr old rookie. If neither will come close to cracking your keepers I'd probably lean Gusev because he's already got years and years of pro hockey under his belt.
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