How would you rank and what do you predict for points for the following for next year and the next 3.

Shattenkirk
Kulikov
E Johnson
Pietrangelo
Hedman
OEL

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2012-13 Champs

14 Team Keeper League
Start 9F, 6D, 1G, 10 Bench - Keep 16
G-1, A-1, PIM-0.2, GWG-1 W-2, SO-3, OTL-1

Starters
F: H Sedin, Backstrom, Kovalchuk, Perry, Callahan, Parise, M Koivu, M Richards, St. Louis

D: Byfuglien, Subban, Shattenkirk, OEL, Robidas, J. Johnson

G: Lundqvist

IR: Ward, Pitkanen

Bench:
F: Dupuis, Zajac, Brassard, Zuccarello, Shore, Backlund, Killorn
D: Hillen
G: Fasth, Emery, Bryzgalov, Nabokov

Seems like there have been many of these similar rankings as of late. Predicting which of these guys will end up the best 3+ years out is virtually impossible, but my personal take is:

Tier 1: Shattenkirk & Pietrangelo

These guys are very impressive as rookies, not only from a production standpoint, but from a composure and skill set standpoint as well. They are both poised to be stud offensive Dmen and I would project them at the top of your list. As for which one, flip a coin; I would be thrilled to own either.

Tier 2: Kulikov and Ekman-Larsson

This is more for 3-3+ years out, but these guys are both blessed with elite level offensive talent. In fact, I think they have just as much (if not more) raw talent than the Tier 1 guys, but their fantasy situation is not as advantageous. But, man, look at what Kulikov is doing with his opportunity now. He could be a 40+ guy next year.

Tier 3: Johnson and Hedman

It is bizarre to think that the highest drafted players with hype like EJ and Hedman are in my 3rd Tier, but that is where I think they should be if we are looking at offensive production. These guys could end up better than anyone on the list offensively but I just don't see it right now. These guys (with OEL/Pietrangelo) will be the best all-around Dmen on the list, but I don't think they hit the offensive upside of the others.

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6-GM, Wk-H2H, Keep 40
START = 13F, 6D, 2G
F Pts = G (2), A (1), PP/SH (+1), GW (+2)
D Pts = G (3), A (2), PP/SH (+1), GW (+2)
G Pts = W (3), OTL (1), SO (+2), SV (.10)

F: Backstrom, Kopitar, Perry, P.Kane, Spezza, E.Staal, Nash, Vanek, Couture, B.Ryan, Eberle, J.Staal, D.Brown, Lucic, N.Horton, Backes, Tarasenko, van Riemsdyk, T.Ennis, B.Gallagher, Armia, Teravainen
D: Karlsson, P.Subban, Pietrangelo, Shattenkirk, Doughty, Yandle, Chara, Kronwall, J.Johnson, Myers, J.Faulk, E.Johnson, A.Larsson, J.Morrow, S.Elliott, M.Rielly, Ceci
G: Price, Rask, M.Smith, Hiller

Thanks Fungchen,

That is exactly what I was looking for. Rep awarded. (if I did it right)

I do like Pietrangelo and Hedman is an interesting case. I think Hedman will be a star (But when) but if I can package him for a return for another d and a forward, should I try it? I am looking to be competitive next year and I think his name will carry some big weight.

__________________
2012-13 Champs

14 Team Keeper League
Start 9F, 6D, 1G, 10 Bench - Keep 16
G-1, A-1, PIM-0.2, GWG-1 W-2, SO-3, OTL-1

Starters
F: H Sedin, Backstrom, Kovalchuk, Perry, Callahan, Parise, M Koivu, M Richards, St. Louis

D: Byfuglien, Subban, Shattenkirk, OEL, Robidas, J. Johnson

G: Lundqvist

IR: Ward, Pitkanen

Bench:
F: Dupuis, Zajac, Brassard, Zuccarello, Shore, Backlund, Killorn
D: Hillen
G: Fasth, Emery, Bryzgalov, Nabokov

I also think Hedman will be a star, but will he be a big offensive producer is the question? I am a believer that he will follow a similar path as Chris Pronger and start putting up nice numbers in his 5th year or so.

But, unless I'm missing something in your sig, I don't see that you own Pietrangelo, OEL or EJ? If the D in your sig is all you have, I might think twice about moving Hedman unless you could get someone like Pietrangelo for him.

If you could dangle Hedman to get you a package of say OEL and another nice young forward or something then I might go that route, but it all depends on the offer. Because, like you, I think Hedman will be real good one day, although not an offensive juggernaut.

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6-GM, Wk-H2H, Keep 40
START = 13F, 6D, 2G
F Pts = G (2), A (1), PP/SH (+1), GW (+2)
D Pts = G (3), A (2), PP/SH (+1), GW (+2)
G Pts = W (3), OTL (1), SO (+2), SV (.10)

F: Backstrom, Kopitar, Perry, P.Kane, Spezza, E.Staal, Nash, Vanek, Couture, B.Ryan, Eberle, J.Staal, D.Brown, Lucic, N.Horton, Backes, Tarasenko, van Riemsdyk, T.Ennis, B.Gallagher, Armia, Teravainen
D: Karlsson, P.Subban, Pietrangelo, Shattenkirk, Doughty, Yandle, Chara, Kronwall, J.Johnson, Myers, J.Faulk, E.Johnson, A.Larsson, J.Morrow, S.Elliott, M.Rielly, Ceci
G: Price, Rask, M.Smith, Hiller

My sig is correct. I was just thinking of using him for bait for possibly one of OEL or Pietrangelo. My only issue is would I regret it next year or the year after. I had Pietrangelo up pretty high on my list as well. I will put the feelers out there just in case.

Thanks

__________________
2012-13 Champs

14 Team Keeper League
Start 9F, 6D, 1G, 10 Bench - Keep 16
G-1, A-1, PIM-0.2, GWG-1 W-2, SO-3, OTL-1

Starters
F: H Sedin, Backstrom, Kovalchuk, Perry, Callahan, Parise, M Koivu, M Richards, St. Louis

D: Byfuglien, Subban, Shattenkirk, OEL, Robidas, J. Johnson

G: Lundqvist

IR: Ward, Pitkanen

Bench:
F: Dupuis, Zajac, Brassard, Zuccarello, Shore, Backlund, Killorn
D: Hillen
G: Fasth, Emery, Bryzgalov, Nabokov