Value of Keeping Dmen

[Lights]

Hi guys,

I’m currently in a 16-team league where we start 4D, 7F, and 1G. That is 64 Dmen starting, excluding bench options.

My question is, do defensemen hold more value than forwards in a league like this? My scoring system is more forward-oriented (G 4, A 3.5, SOG 0.3, HIT 0.3) but I feel like it’s easier to find fwd depth.

I’m currently debating cutting a good young Dman like Boqvist or Smith, or cutting a young forward like Konecny, Hischier, or Fiala.

My locks are: Panarin, Makar, Rantanen, Sid, and Rielly

Just wondering if you guys had any advice, cheers!

[Palefa]

It's quite equal IMO. Each position deserve attention. You may be strong up front and lose because you D are weak.

So it depends of who you intend to keep on D.

In your list Konecny is my keeper

[J0e Th0rnton]

Hi guys,

I’m currently in a 16-team league where we start 4D, 7F, and 1G. That is 64 Dmen starting, excluding bench options.

My question is, do defensemen hold more value than forwards in a league like this? My scoring system is more forward-oriented (G 4, A 3.5, SOG 0.3, HIT 0.3) but I feel like it’s easier to find fwd depth.

I’m currently debating cutting a good young Dman like Boqvist or Smith, or cutting a young forward like Konecny, Hischier, or Fiala.

My locks are: Panarin, Makar, Rantanen, Sid, and Rielly

Just wondering if you guys had any advice, cheers!

If the league had BKS it would swing the pendulum more.

But as it stands, yes Forwards who pound shots on goal with hits and score a lot are definitely higher value. Streaming an extra forward on your off days often will add more value.