Laich or Fleischmann?

[NJDev803]

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some help on my LW and am wondering if you would prefer to add Laich or Fleischmann?

I'm not sure if I should even expect that much of a difference in point totals or PIMs, but this league (not the one in my signature) counts Hits as well. My research shows me Laich is the more physical player.

My LW are D. Sedin, Marleau (C,LW), Sharp (C, LW), and Hall. I'll probably drop Hall or try and trade him in a package.

I was all set to add Laich, and then read a report that Fleischmann is being bumped up to center the top line with Ovie and Knuble, and Backstrom is centering the 2nd line of Laich and Semin.

Now I'm stuck wondering: whose value will increase more? Fleischmann by playing with Ovie? Or Laich by playing on Backstrom's wing?

Advice/input much appreciated.


NOTE: I'm also considering adding Tyler Ennis as he's available and making an impact on the top line already.

[Briarpatch00]

between Laich and Ennis for me. If you can snag both I would. Who would you have to drop?

[NJDev803]

My full team is:

C: Roy, Pavelski (C,RW), Eberle
LW: D Sedin, Marleau (C,LW), Sharp (C,LW), Hall
RW: Eriksson, Hemsky
D: Green, Boyle, Edler, Subban, Carlson
G: Rinne, Vokoun, Neuvirth

This league starts 2C, 2LW, 2RW, 4D, 2G, and 1 Utility.
Stats are G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, SOG, GWG, HITS
and W, GAA, Saves, SV%, SO

I just dropped Hudler for Neuvirth. He's not getting great minutes and I figure he will be there if I ever want him back.

Prime candidate to replace is Hall. Got him with a late round pick, and I'd rather keep Eberle over him.

I suppose I could drop a D (Carlson or Subban?) but the two of them might prove something this year.

As of now the only person I'd have 100% no problem parting with is Hall.

[Briarpatch00]

That is a tough call. I agree with dumping Hall (you are bit EDM heavy for a 1 year pool) of those to dump but am not sure you get that much back in the guys available. I think that Laich is the right fit but I think you need to get a little more help at C. Sedin and Sharp aren't a bad duo but you need something pretty good at C.

Also, I would drop Elder before Carlson and Subban. Or even trade those guys in a deal for an elite C.