Hoping to buy low on Zibanejad

[Hoopo]

Hello folks

After reading this morning's article on the front page, I am interested in buying low on Zibanejad in the league in my sig. I don't want to low-ball too badly -- I want to make an offer that might actually be considered.

Does anyone on the roster below jump out at you as a good candidate? I was thinking maybe Olofsson, but he's doing so great I might wind up losing out.

For context I'm in second currently with a 4-0-0 record (1st place has a certain Oiler). Zibanejad's GM is in 8th with a 1-3-0

[hockeyrobot]

I'd try for Trocheck and see how that goes.

[Eskimo Brother]

Josh Anderson could draw some interest there too.

[TheMule_91]

My situation was similar to yours in terms of standings. Don't be afraid to try a 2 for 2. It could help mitigate loss in case Zibanejad doesn't improve.

I did this and landed Zibanejad and Makar for my Gaudreau and Nurse. If Zibanejad doesn't work out at least I got Makar in the trade.

[bud6869]

I’m trying the same in my dynasty, I offered up Bjorkstrand and Copp as a starting point, I don’t expect that to get done but I’m hopeful that the other owner is feeling antsy.

[Stanley]

I can't imagine a keeper league where Tocheck or Anderson are realistic 1 for 1 offers for Zibanejad. Even if their multi-cat prowess makes the actual value closer, after Zibs' performance last year, it'll take a few years for that shine to wear off to the point where good but not great multi-cat guys are comparable in the minds of the Zib owner.

Guadreau + Nurse for Zib + Makar is an amazing buy low on Zib and sell-hi on Nurse. Well done.

for the OP, if I'm the Zib owner and you're making the first move, I know what you're up to. Depending on my chances this year, I'm looking at your Dahlin as a long term option, possibly Klingberg or Carlson to help me this year. An elaborate 2 for 2 that gets me Brady would be my real goal. Otherwise I'll hold Zibanejad and hope he comes around.

[Hoopo]

for the OP, if I'm the Zib owner and you're making the first move, I know what you're up to.

oh for sure. I am not making any illusions about what I'm up to. I approached him saying I want to bet on him bouncing back, what would it take. He is just going to hold.

It's only a keep-4 btw, but yeah, Zibanejad is likely still a keeper based on last year. If I got him I would have quite a problem about who doesn't make the 4.