I voted for Boeser/Pettersson, Seguinn/Benn and Ovechkin/Backstrom as the 3 most likely pairs to hit the 40 plateau.
One stat I like to use in doing my fantasy research is even strength points pairs (ESPPs). These are instances where, at even strength, the same two forwards receive a point, whether a goal and an assist or two assists. What I really like about the stat is it drills down to tell you which players to target on productive lines, since in some cases two players (players A and B) on a line are receiving points far more often than the other combinations (i.e., players A and C and players B and C). You can examine ESPP data for 2018-19 and prior seasons here (http://ice.nhl.com/ice/playerfantasy...rdedPoint&pg=1). As you can see, for 2018-19 a total of 17 forward pairs shared points on 40+ even strength goals, up from just ten who did so in 2017-18.
So for the poll this week, I’m asking you to choose which of the following 19 forward pairs who didn’t have 40+ ESPPs last season (or who didn’t have a point per game rate that would have translated to 40+ ESPPs had both forwards played in all 82 games) will reach the 40+ ESPP milestone/threshold for 2019-20. You can vote for as many or as few of the forward pairs as you want, provided that each forward pair for which you cast a vote is one you think will have 40+ ESPPs for 2019-20. I’ve included a “none of the above” choice if you think not a single one of the 19 forward pairs will do so. The voting choices are listed in alphabetical order by team and with their ESPPs from 2018-19 denoted. As always, although these polls are meant to be enjoyable, please be sure to vote objectively so fellow Dobberites can look to the results to shape decisions they’ll be making in terms of keepers, on draft day, or in trades for 2019-20.
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I voted for Boeser/Pettersson, Seguinn/Benn and Ovechkin/Backstrom as the 3 most likely pairs to hit the 40 plateau.
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I don't think any of them do.
I think Matthews/Nylander does though. AM is a 5x5 machine
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I'm actually surprised DeBrincat and Kane didn't do it last year (didn't even come close, really). I voted for them this year, but not sure why because if they didn't last year I don't know that much will change this season. Maybe a full season with Strome will make a difference?
I also voted for Meier and Couture...if Meier plays a full 82 games and gets more ice time with Pavelski's departure, that might happen.
I also voted for Eichel and Reinhart, because I feel Eichel will have a huge season (100+ pts).
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
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I think that Benn and Seguin combo will play more often together and if Benn has a bounce back season(I think he will) that increase the % of them getting more ES points. Didnt know that about Ovechkin/Kuznetsov/Backstrom though ...didnt draft and of Wash top forward for years.... Im not sure what is the procentage that Ovechkin plays with Backstrom compared to Kuznetsov but I assume its actually close?
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I only voted for Boeser/Pettersson, but there are a few others that wouldn't really be a huge surprise. I skipped Ovechkin/Backstrom because I suspect they won't get enough time together, but it's possible.
I also think I want to go off the board and take Panarin/Zibanejad.
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I understood that, but I'm just speculating.
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Barkov and Huberdeau.
Ovi and whichever centre they pair him with.
I am taking a flyer on Benn and Seguin. If they play together enough I think they can do it and I think that Benn will come back strong this year regardless.
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3-C 3-RW 3-LW 6-D 2-G
Forward 5-G 3-A 1.0 STP
D-Men 6-G 4-A 1.5 STP
.35 Shot .4 Hit .4 Block .1 FOW
Goalie 6.5 Win .25 Save -2.5 GA 2-SO
C- Larkin, Hischer, Horvat, R. Thomas
LW- Stamkos, Hyman, Kreider, Lehkonen,
RW- Laine, Marchessault, Toffoli. Buchnevich
D- Doughty, Burns, Letang, Andersson (IR), Faulk, Toews, Pionk, Petry
G- Vasilevskiy, Copley, Andersen
Ovi and Backstrom connected yesterday for a goal on even straight..but I guess we dont count pre-season games
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