Rust is mighty hot but I prefer Konecny as a player.
Who would you prefer for the remainder of this season, Konecny or Rust?
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Rust is mighty hot but I prefer Konecny as a player.
Me as well. When it is close like this I always try to go with the guy who is less dependent on linemates.
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You posted this in the keeper section. Are there any keeper ramifications here? Or is it strictly ROS?
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Both could have a lot of value for different reasons. Rust is crazy productive ATM but screams sell high. Konecny is more of a keeper type but his age and draft position makes him valuable to rebuilding teams.
In a a keeper league I'd prefer Konecny but by all means put both on the block and see what's out there.
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I think the difference is:
Konecny is finally giving us what we expected
Rust is giving us a surprise that no one expected.
Konecny will get you more in a trade. He's also the safer option to repeat next year.
Rust.... I'd almost want this production to replicate next year to trust he's for real
I expect them both to push 75pts for the season (allows for some regression with Rust)
If I'm competing this year - I ride them both.
If I'm looking to make a deal - capitalize on Rust as he's the bigger risk moving forward
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konecny is safer option this season and next.
Agree with most of what has been said already, but I'll just add this: Rust is producing alongside Malkin. And if you know anything about Malkin...there's a certain level of risk hitching your wagon to him or any player who plays with him. Rust is the clear #1 winger on the team right now but that could change by the deadline. I don't know exactly what will happen, but Konecny is producing as you would hope/expect so I give him the slight edge.
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A guy in my league offers me trades almost daily. He owns Konecny. I own Rust. If he was to offer me Konecny for Rust, I wouldn't accept.
Rust averages 2:55 more minutes TOI. Since Sid's return 5-games ago, Rust has logged over 20 minutes TOI in three of those games with one at 21 minutes and another over 23.
A Malkin injury is a concern but he'd just play with Sid instead. Of course, Pens may make a trade but I can't imagine the person they'd trade for would be more valuable to them ROS than Rust has been. Bigger concern is Rust, himself, getting injured.
Just checked the mid-season guide projections for ROS. I knew Rust's but had forgotten Konecny's. I feel uneasy about my statement of holding Rust over Konecny now.
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I'd want Konecny rest of season and going forward, unless Rust is the new #1 winger on the Penguins - which he's not. He's the #1 winger for the rest of season, most likely. Guentzel should take that mantle right back from him.
Rust was playing with Malkin & Crosby when they were being double shifted against the Flyers, but that's Guentzel as the third guy when he's healthy.
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I own Rust in my league and his trade value is still low, because no one is sure if this is just a great outlier season for him, or hes come into his own and this can be repeated again. Im not sure who the true Rust is yet.
For me, I dont view Rust as a keeper yet over other options, so hes way more valuable to keep on my team this season and ride his hot hand than the trade value I would be able to get back for him.
If you’re not contending to win this year, you might be sell high to get some nice piece back for him. I would easily trade him for Konecny if I was thinking long term
You need to look deeper.
Rust's S% right now is 19.1% vs 12.3% historically. He should be closer to 13 goals right now.
Rust's 5on5 S% right now is 14.6% vs 9% historically. He should be closer to 28 points than 43 (a 63 point pace vs a 98 point pace).
You are right, his ice time is up but that is due to injuries and opportunities. When the team is healthy, I don't think that is maintained. When that comes down, so will his shot rate (currently 3/game vs 1.9/game last year) which will limit opportunities for points. Even if it doesn't come all the way down to historical numbers, you're still looking at a 50-60 point guy without the pedigree.
There isn't much that says Konecny can't sustain his current pace. Maybe his S% is a little high this year, but 5on5 S% is fine. Chances are his icetime increases from 17:00 as he grows which will increase his opportunities to put up points. You're probably looking at a 70-80 point player with a pedigree.
If I had to bet on Rest of Season, I'm going with Konecny.
If I had to pick a keeper, I'm going with Konecny.