Hitch already stated Elliott in tomorrow. Can only think Rinne will play too.

Dynasty league and team in stats.
I have both goalies. Only count W, OTL, and SO for stats.

I only have 9 more games to play for my goalies split between Rinne, Ward, and Elliott.

I was hoping to play all Rinne and Elliott games for sure here on out and Ward in some other games they play like TOR, MTL, or FLA.

I think Elliott is due for a couple goals against.
And NAS has won 4 of the 5 vs STL with that one loss in a shoot out.

Leaning towards Rinne and save the Elliott game as I'd expect him and Halak to split all remaining games unless a SO occurs.

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DYNASTY Cap Hit 12 Team League
G, A, PIM(.1), positive +/- D only, W(2), SO(2), OTL(1)
Roster: 24 + 3 IR
Start: 11F, 5D, 2G - Each plays 82 games

F: D.Sedin, St.Louis, Getzlaf, Thornton, M.Koivu, Zetterberg, Duchene, Purcell, Sharp, K.Palmieri, Callahan (Bench: Atkinson, Conacher)
D: Karlsson, Letang, Ju.Schultz, P.Martin, Leddy (Bench: S.Elliott)
G: Ward, Bobrovsky, Halak, Lindbackr
Farm: Kuemper, Shore, Beaulieu

Thats a tough call, I can really see it going either way. I would probably start them both as its likely going to be a pretty low scoring affair.

I may have a bias as a Halak owner, but I wouldn't expect a split between Halak and Elliott. In the last month Halak has been playing about 2 games to every 1 of Elliotts and that includes his latest back to back. Elliott wouldn't be getting this stretch if it wasn't for the shutouts. I would think the want to keep Halak in rhythm for the playoffs, therefore over 50% of the starts from here on out. Obviously a bit of an aside there, but just trying to say I wouldn't necessarily count on 50% of the remaining games for Elliott.

I have the exact same issue. I picked up Elliot yesterday, and I already have Rinne.

Elliot seems like he's due to let one or two in, but the Blues are playing at home....and the shutouts per/season total is likely pretty important to the team at this point - they have a chance to set a modern-era record, and a significant one at that.


I'm leaning towards Elliot, but I'm curious to see if you get any other responses to your question.

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10-team Keeper. Everyone keeps 12 (last season - Bold) + 3 (players with less than 164 NHL games played -last season - Bold Italics). Points for G (2), A (2), PIM (.1), Hit (.1) SHP(1), W(4), SO(8) Must dress 4C, 4LW, 4RW, 6D, 1G

C - E. Staal, Tavares , Bergeron, Turris, Zibanejad, Granlund
LW - Kovalchuk, E. Kane, Pacioretty, Zetterberg Filpulla, Latendresse
RW - Iginla,Wheeler, Pominville, Tarasenko, Doan, Silfverberg
D - Karlsson, Phaneuf, Edler, Green, Kronwall, Pitkanen, Keith, Burns
G - Rinne, Schneider




My all time favourites:

I should also add this.

Ward is playing TOR tomorrow as well who I'm strongly thinking of playing and I can only play two goalies.

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DYNASTY Cap Hit 12 Team League
G, A, PIM(.1), positive +/- D only, W(2), SO(2), OTL(1)
Roster: 24 + 3 IR
Start: 11F, 5D, 2G - Each plays 82 games

F: D.Sedin, St.Louis, Getzlaf, Thornton, M.Koivu, Zetterberg, Duchene, Purcell, Sharp, K.Palmieri, Callahan (Bench: Atkinson, Conacher)
D: Karlsson, Letang, Ju.Schultz, P.Martin, Leddy (Bench: S.Elliott)
G: Ward, Bobrovsky, Halak, Lindbackr
Farm: Kuemper, Shore, Beaulieu

Even with Ward's ( . )( . ) matchup tomorrow against the Buds, I would still roll with Rinne and Elliott and hedge your bets a little bit.

Granted, you do only have 9 starts left on the season but I don't think you will be in a position to get a lot of starts from Elliott after tomorrow night. I strongly agree with those who believe Halak will get the majority of the games from here on out to prep for the playoffs, so Elliott could be endangered species come Wednesday.

I think you're safe starting both guys, and then working primarily Rinne with a sprinkle of Cam Ward from here on out.

Good luck. Cheers.

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mounD: 2011-12 Champs // 2012-13 Champs
12 Team H2H Keeper (Keep 18)
3C, 3LW, 3RW, 3F, 6D, 2G, 5BN (IR)
G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, SOG, FoW // W, Sv%, GAA, SHO

C: Getzlaf, Backes(RW),B. Richards,
LW: Parise, Hall, Kunitz, Ladd, Marchand(C,LW)
RW: Kessel, Neal(LW) Hossa, Burrows(Lw)
D: Karlsson, Chara, Burns, Boyle
G: Rinne, M. Smith
Bn: Jussi Jokinen(C,LW), Cammalleri(C,LW), Weiss(C), Timonen, Visnosky

Farm: Kadri, Coyle, Gallagher, Järnkrok - Barrie, Trouba, Vatanen - Khudobin

Thanx guys.

I believe Elliott will probably get at least one more due to their b2b to end the season.

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DYNASTY Cap Hit 12 Team League
G, A, PIM(.1), positive +/- D only, W(2), SO(2), OTL(1)
Roster: 24 + 3 IR
Start: 11F, 5D, 2G - Each plays 82 games

F: D.Sedin, St.Louis, Getzlaf, Thornton, M.Koivu, Zetterberg, Duchene, Purcell, Sharp, K.Palmieri, Callahan (Bench: Atkinson, Conacher)
D: Karlsson, Letang, Ju.Schultz, P.Martin, Leddy (Bench: S.Elliott)
G: Ward, Bobrovsky, Halak, Lindbackr
Farm: Kuemper, Shore, Beaulieu

The question remains though...which is the better play if you can only choose one? I'm about 50 fantasy points out of first. Shutouts are huge in my league (12 points), and I'm thinking the home team is more likely to get one.

So, if you could only play one of the two, which one do you go with?

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10-team Keeper. Everyone keeps 12 (last season - Bold) + 3 (players with less than 164 NHL games played -last season - Bold Italics). Points for G (2), A (2), PIM (.1), Hit (.1) SHP(1), W(4), SO(8) Must dress 4C, 4LW, 4RW, 6D, 1G

C - E. Staal, Tavares , Bergeron, Turris, Zibanejad, Granlund
LW - Kovalchuk, E. Kane, Pacioretty, Zetterberg Filpulla, Latendresse
RW - Iginla,Wheeler, Pominville, Tarasenko, Doan, Silfverberg
D - Karlsson, Phaneuf, Edler, Green, Kronwall, Pitkanen, Keith, Burns
G - Rinne, Schneider




My all time favourites:

I know it's tough to bet against the Blues when it comes to shutouts, but I would really have to think Rinne might be your best bet on that front. He's starting to heat up again, but still kinda due for a huge game after his recent struggles. As for Elliott, your chances of b2b shutouts are pretty slim but you could always go for it.

Personally, I would roll with Rinne.

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mounD: 2011-12 Champs // 2012-13 Champs
12 Team H2H Keeper (Keep 18)
3C, 3LW, 3RW, 3F, 6D, 2G, 5BN (IR)
G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, SOG, FoW // W, Sv%, GAA, SHO

C: Getzlaf, Backes(RW),B. Richards,
LW: Parise, Hall, Kunitz, Ladd, Marchand(C,LW)
RW: Kessel, Neal(LW) Hossa, Burrows(Lw)
D: Karlsson, Chara, Burns, Boyle
G: Rinne, M. Smith
Bn: Jussi Jokinen(C,LW), Cammalleri(C,LW), Weiss(C), Timonen, Visnosky

Farm: Kadri, Coyle, Gallagher, Järnkrok - Barrie, Trouba, Vatanen - Khudobin

My stats are only W(2), OTL(1), SO(2).

I really can't see STL with another SO, but there have been some pretty crazy things happen this year.
Rads is also looking good in NAS and as mentioned previously, Rinne could be due for a big game. This could be a preview of the west finals. Should be a great game regardless.

I'm still leaning a bit with Rinne. They have also won 4 of the 5 this year in all close games.

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DYNASTY Cap Hit 12 Team League
G, A, PIM(.1), positive +/- D only, W(2), SO(2), OTL(1)
Roster: 24 + 3 IR
Start: 11F, 5D, 2G - Each plays 82 games

F: D.Sedin, St.Louis, Getzlaf, Thornton, M.Koivu, Zetterberg, Duchene, Purcell, Sharp, K.Palmieri, Callahan (Bench: Atkinson, Conacher)
D: Karlsson, Letang, Ju.Schultz, P.Martin, Leddy (Bench: S.Elliott)
G: Ward, Bobrovsky, Halak, Lindbackr
Farm: Kuemper, Shore, Beaulieu

Taking Rinne.

Play Elliott as well or keep Ward in?

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DYNASTY Cap Hit 12 Team League
G, A, PIM(.1), positive +/- D only, W(2), SO(2), OTL(1)
Roster: 24 + 3 IR
Start: 11F, 5D, 2G - Each plays 82 games

F: D.Sedin, St.Louis, Getzlaf, Thornton, M.Koivu, Zetterberg, Duchene, Purcell, Sharp, K.Palmieri, Callahan (Bench: Atkinson, Conacher)
D: Karlsson, Letang, Ju.Schultz, P.Martin, Leddy (Bench: S.Elliott)
G: Ward, Bobrovsky, Halak, Lindbackr
Farm: Kuemper, Shore, Beaulieu