Final Cuts - Points Only

[JSquared]

There's no rush to get this roster trimmed down to 17, we draft a day or two before the season begins. But, I have been thinking about my roster as I read up on the expansion draft, free agency and prospect draft coming up. I can afford to wait and see with DeAngelo, Kaprizov (KHL?), etc.

I have been a bottom dwelling team but made a major leap this season, but still off the podium. I'm struggling with my last several drops. My D are my biggest concern and deciding if I keep 2 or 3 G. At this point I feel too "close" to the team to make the best judgement calls. With unbiased eyes, what say you? I need to drop 4:

Forwards (no positions)
Scheifele - Huberdeau - Rantanen
Aho - Pettersson - Point
Kaprizov - Teravainen - J. Robertson
Lafreniere - Hischier

Defense
M. Rielly - Theodore - Dahlin
Werenski - DeAngelo - Boqvist
Ty Smith

Goalies
Shesterkin - Hart - Samsonov

[stevegamer]

I think you need to keep a max of 2 G given that you have to cut 10 players. I might actually only keep 1 G. Is it points for the whole year or weekly matchups?

Your D look pretty solid, but it is just a 9 team league, so some young guys are more borderline. I think DeAngelo is likely a cut, but if he goes and signs somewhere, I'd try and deal him for a pick. He has good upside, but he's got a downside of out of the league quickly.

[Feenom]

Forwards (no positions)
Scheifele - Huberdeau - Rantanen
Aho - Pettersson - Point
Kaprizov - Teravainen - J. Robertson
Lafreniere - Hischier

Defense
M. Rielly - Theodore - Dahlin
Werenski - DeAngelo - Boqvist
Ty Smith

Goalies
Shesterkin - Hart - Samsonov

Possible drops in bold. See if you can deal a goalie+ for Hischier replacement, even tho I like your forwards. All depends on the deals you make from now until draft day. DeAngelo is a sure drop. Dropping the 2 goalies is tough but you could just redraft one back. I'd rather drop Smith over Boqvist. I really like your goalies too so I understand if you keep 2. Good luck

[bbfl1987]

Hischier, DeAngelo, Hart, and Samsonov

[This Guy]

Drop Hischier, DeAngelo, Hart and Samsonov. Another possibility is Werenski.

[JSquared]

I think you need to keep a max of 2 G given that you have to cut 10 players. I might actually only keep 1 G. Is it points for the whole year or weekly matchups?

Your D look pretty solid, but it is just a 9 team league, so some young guys are more borderline. I think DeAngelo is likely a cut, but if he goes and signs somewhere, I'd try and deal him for a pick. He has good upside, but he's got a downside of out of the league quickly.

Good question, it's a whole year NOT weekly.

The young D in our league are borderline but both Smith and Boqvist appear to have pretty uncontested PP1 time as they develop. I am so hopeful for DeAngelo but will likely have to cut him.

There will be some solid G available in the draft and could probably get a Samsonov/Hart back or comparable G.

Thanks for your thoughts!

[JSquared]

Possible drops in bold. See if you can deal a goalie+ for Hischier replacement, even tho I like your forwards. All depends on the deals you make from now until draft day. DeAngelo is a sure drop. Dropping the 2 goalies is tough but you could just redraft one back. I'd rather drop Smith over Boqvist. I really like your goalies too so I understand if you keep 2. Good luck

Appreciate the input. I am starting to get on board with a DeAngelo drop but that's a toughie. I gave up a solid player for him (*ahem* DeBrincat *wipes tear away*)

I could see a Smith drop, and keeping a 2nd G. Washington will get their wins, and Philly could bounce back if Ellis is the Niskanen replacement they so desperately missed last season.

[JSquared]

Hischier, DeAngelo, Hart, and Samsonov

I'm starting to see a pattern here. Drop 2 G, DeAngelo and Hischier.
It would be my hope that the other GMs keep 2 goalies and aren't as much in need if I choose to drop too. That's my risk. To my benefit, GMs value their G in this league.