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Guest9432
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 Posted - 10/31/2011 : 08:25:56
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Hi,
I'm considering dropping Saku Koivu (2.5M) for a free agent who has approx the same salary and I'm wondering who to pick in return.
I'm not sure which player to pick between Alex Steen (3.36M) and Tomas Kopecky(3M). Would you drop Koivu for one of them? (only G + A count)
Or do you guys have another player in mind ?
Thanks
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CrockOShight
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Posted - 10/31/2011 : 12:09:42
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Saku Koivu is a solid choice. He's a lock for 45 points IMO.
On the other hand, Alexander Steen is showing some serious signs of making the jump to the 55+ points category.
I put Kopecky in about the 40-45 pts range.
If you have moves to spare, I would suggest picking up Steen. He's skating very well, gets plenty of ice-time, and is starting to establish himself as the go-to guy in St. Louis.
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Guest6315
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Posted - 10/31/2011 : 14:05:14
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Ok thanks!
Another question : would Ray Whitney be better than Steen? I'm in a keepers league so Whitney's age bugs me a bit, but I don't think I would keep Steen anyways as a keeper... |
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Guest4609
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Posted - 10/31/2011 : 21:07:36
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I would take Ray Whitney over either of thous Guys he well get 50- 60 points this season..
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
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Posted - 10/31/2011 : 22:57:56
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I think I'd take Steen over Whitney myself, esp in a keeper league given Whitney's age. Steen is finally coming into his own in STL. 9pts in 11 games so far playing on a team that is not doing as well as it should, he's assumed the #1 centre position from Oshie (for now), so he'll get all the quality chances he can handle. He's only 27 years old (late bloomer?), and has the size to be effective in the role. Heck, at this scoring rate, he's on target for nearly 40g and 65-ish points - that's an elite player in some circles 
He would certainly be better than Kopecky, and I don't like taking oldies in my keeper pools. However, who else might be available on the wire? |
Edited by - nuxfan on 10/31/2011 22:59:49 |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
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Posted - 10/31/2011 : 22:58:34
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| seemed to get posted twice... |
Edited by - nuxfan on 10/31/2011 22:59:34 |
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Alex116
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Posted - 10/31/2011 : 23:53:38
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Originally posted by nuxfan
Heck, at this scoring rate, he's on target for nearly 40g and 65-ish points - that's an elite player in some circles
Lol..........nice one! |
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Leafs81
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Posted - 11/02/2011 : 11:26:41
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I dropped an injured player last week and the best available seemed to be Steen and Whitney. I went with Whitney, but its a close call.
Man... when I think the Leafs traded an Elite player (Steen) for Lee Stempniak.  |
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Guest4609
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Posted - 11/02/2011 : 11:43:46
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| That was a Great Pick up Being on the first PP and top line of the Yote s Whitney is doing great for his age.. |
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Beans15
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Posted - 11/02/2011 : 12:42:13
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Originally posted by Leafs81
I dropped an injured player last week and the best available seemed to be Steen and Whitney. I went with Whitney, but its a close call.
Man... when I think the Leafs traded an Elite player (Steen) for Lee Stempniak.
The Leafs won the trade hands down as they got exactly what they wanted.  |
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Leafs81
PickupHockey Pro
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 07:50:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Beans15
[quote]Originally posted by Leafs81
I dropped an injured player last week and the best available seemed to be Steen and Whitney. I went with Whitney, but its a close call.
Man... when I think the Leafs traded an Elite player (Steen) for Lee Stempniak.
The Leafs won the trade hands down as they got exactly what they wanted.
[/quote
I don't think there was a clear winner because both teams haven't won the cup since. |
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CrockOShight
Top Prospect
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Posted - 11/04/2011 : 10:55:37
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ROFL!!
Alexander Steen MUST be an elite player - in a league with Phil Kessel and all.
Guest, if you are in a keeper league, take Steen. It's easy. You might be able to get one more season out of Whitney - and he's a great player no doubt about it. But in years going forward, Steen is your man. |
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Alexander Steen? 
