Stamkos/Tanguay/Plekanec/Cammalleri/Richards/Pom

So my league stats are below.

It's pretty even among different type of players with no positional requirements.

How would you rank those guys? These are my expected 1st round guys to go. I pick 6th.

Personally, for this keeper league if you want to do well this year, I like:

Cammalleri, BRichards, Pominville, Stamkos, Plekanec and then Tanguay.

What are you thoughts?

Thanks, +1 for good feedback.

Cammy - needs to adjust to new environment. This could happen again next year. 65+ points this year. Hope he doesn't muck things up and stay at that level. Not truly a first line type. Has the makings of a future Islander.

B. Richards - has been on 70 pt. pace for two years. I think he'll bounce up to point a game. World class player, so that's not too unreasonable. Up to five more high end seasons. Should splash up again.

Pominville - entering his prime. Hit top window last year. Should settle in in 70-80 point window for a good run. Looks like pretty good stuff.

Stamkos - too early to tell. Hype says he'll be Rookie of the year and a Hall of Famer. I'd be happy with 50 points this year. It'll take time to see exactly how he finally fits in.

Plekanec - coming off a career year. In the prime of his career. Would like to see another 1/2 season of high end production before I get on his boat with him. I'd be surprised to see him exceed point a game in his career year. I'd mark him in for 60 points this year and hope for more. A world class season from Kovalev last year may have played too large a role in his accomplishment.

Tanguay - in a new environment again. Didn't thrive last time he was moved. Thrived with playmaking Hall of Fame centres in Colorado. I'd be hoping for 65+ points this year. Not convinced he'll have any more point a game seasons. Should have five more productive seasons.

JHM wrote:
Cammy - needs to adjust to new environment. This could happen again next year. 65+ points this year. Hope he doesn't muck things up and stay at that level. Not truly a first line type. Has the makings of a future Islander.


Tanguay - in a new environment again. Didn't thrive last time he was moved. Thrived with playmaking Hall of Fame centres in Colorado. I'd be hoping for 65+ points this year. Not convinced he'll have any more point a game seasons. Should have five more productive seasons.

Cammalleri hit 80 points 2 years ago. That wasnt a fluke. He probably could've reached 75-80 points if he didnt miss that time with the rib injury. And he struggled when he got back to get his timing right. He just seemed very tenative the rest of the year. I think 65 points is low balling him a bit. 70+ points should be expected.

Tanguay didnt thrive the last time he was moved? 81 points in 81 games his first year in Calgary seems pretty good to me. He only had problems last year because Keenan hated him, he was forced to play a more 2 way game(not his style. That's Iginla's game, not his.) AND he played with the likes of Owen Nolan & Craig Conroy(nuff said there). Give him decent linemates and he can thrive. He doesnt need hall-of-famers, but for God's sake, he needs something! He'll do just fine this season.

I do like Cammaleri and if Richards has a full season in Dallas (with a more complete supporting cast) he might return to his old 85+ self. But basically all the players mentioned above can be counted on to get you around 80 points +/- 5 points.

However, seeing how well Kane played last year, I'd be tempted to keep Stamkos. If Stamkos can put up 70 points, you're sacrificing only 10-15 points to have a 90+ point player in a few years. You're keeprs would be pretty impressive for years to come with Ovy, Stamkos, Kane, Backstrom, Kopitar, Green and Fleury. Basically you wouldn't even need to think about drafting keepers because that's pretty much your team for the next 5-10 years!

I'm think I'm leaning towards Stamkos. I know you said you wanted to do well this year but I don't think keeping Stamkos would hold you back that much. He is, however, the riskiest pick for this season.

1)Stamkos
2)Richards
3)Pommy
4)Cammy
5)Tanguay
6)Plekanec

Lematt's logic makes sense around keeping Stamkos. And I can honestly say I was not distracted by your avatar Shao.

Anyways, Good luck in your decision. Cheers.

1) Stamkos, future star, will have good numbers this year

2) Cammaleri, should bounce back and be like two years ago(75 pts +)

3) Pomminvile will be at 70-75 pts

4) Richards 70 pts

5) Tanguay 65-70 pts

6) Plekanec 65 pts

MolsonX wrote:
1)Stamkos
2)Richards
3)Pommy
4)Cammy
5)Tanguay
6)Plekanec

Lematt's logic makes sense around keeping Stamkos. And I can honestly say I was not distracted by your avatar Shao.

Anyways, Good luck in your decision. Cheers.


I like this list, but I'd have Cammy 3rd. contract is up and if he gets good mins on the PP he'll pot a few extra.

However, I am distracted by Shao's avatar

Thanks guys. I'll +1 everybody when I reload.