Simmonds deployment?

[Choiker]

Svechnikov got picked way earlier that I expected, so I had to go for Simmonds in the 157th.
I wanted him to produce around 40pts, PIM, SOG, HIT, but it seems like his deployment and the team's PP is awful.
What can I expect from him this year?

Any of these FAs should I swap?
- Josh Anderson
- Byfuglien: stay on the BN
- Kassian
- J.T Miller

- Rakell - on waiver

[newper114]

I’d take any of them over Simmonds. He is getting at best 3rd/4th line but still top pp unit. That will change soon I’m sure they will start loading top unit.

[roenick27]

In that format Josh Anderson is a definite yes. I'd also take JT and kassian over him as well. Rakell not as much but easily a choice over Simmonds as well. Buff we don't know about so I'll leave him out.

Anderson and JT are clearly the too two choices imo.
Kassian
Rakell



Simmonds

[ericdaoust]

Pick one between Anderson and Miller. Forget Simmonds. He'll be fine but he's not close to their level.

[lucafen4]

Rakell has the highest offensive upside - 65pts. of the bunch
Miller - 2nd most point potential - low shot totals
Anderson will give you the best offence & periphs combined
Kassian - 2nd best hits total... 40-45pt potential... 10% shot at 50pts.

All upgrades on Simmonds.

[ericdaoust]

I'm definitely not buying Kassian's start