Duchene2MacKinnon
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7 years later and we're still debating DUchene's position?
Spoiler
he's better at C
Just wait till 7 years from now, when we're having the same conversation about Mikko.
For me the main reason for having him moved to RW is because I don't think a Mack-Dutchy 1-2 punch at Cs is good enough. They are too much alike. If one of them was also great defensively, I'd be OK with it but both are just average defensively. In today's NHL I believe one of your two top centers has to be great defensively as well so that one of your top two lines can be matched against the other team's best line.Fair enough. I don't even look at it so much production wise with his 30 goals, but the way he played. The way he controlled the play, the scoring chances he created, the confidence he had in himself, the danger level his line had because of him. Just in terms of the way he played, in my mind it's clear he was better than in 13-14.
I also think his assist totals were affected by MacKinnon's slump, and inability to hit the net, or bury his chances. There were quite a few plays that he set Nate up for, that Nate went back to the bench frustrated over not burying. The PP struggling also affected his assist totals.
The Avs tend to have high hit counts at home. I don't think he looks to be the first contact but doesn't shy away from it. But if that seriously is the reason why you don't consider him for fantasy I'd say that's a mistake. Pick up Cody McLeod then.
But seriously for fantasy wouldn't McLeod fill up the scoresheet in the other areas of hits and PIMs? If they are just as valuable as points.
At this time no, I would say don't count on a high number of hits from Mikko.
Ya Mcleod would, he actually isnt bad for those two stats but he is horrible in the other 6 offensive ones (H2H league) , but even if I wanted to go that route I might as well go all out and get like Matt Martin haha. I wasn't really just looking for hits but unless Rants puts up like 55+ points with say like 60+ hits I have better options for the short term.
Thanks I was thinking he wouldn't this year, but I seen a projection of him getting 137 hits and I just didn't think he was that physical from my limited viewings especially for a young guy so wanted to get a opinion or two.
Definitely curious to see how he is deployed this season. He is such a wildcard.
Ya Mcleod would, he actually isnt bad for those two stats but he is horrible in the other 6 offensive ones (H2H league) , but even if I wanted to go that route I might as well go all out and get like Matt Martin haha. I wasn't really just looking for hits but unless Rants puts up like 55+ points with say like 60+ hits I have better options for the short term.
Thanks I was thinking he wouldn't this year, but I seen a projection of him getting 137 hits and I just didn't think he was that physical from my limited viewings especially for a young guy so wanted to get a opinion or two.
Definitely curious to see how he is deployed this season. He is such a wildcard.
Maybe somebody should ask the french media as this is the only way we get news on our team. I can't wait for the day when we get a decent beat writer that will actually do his job.Any updates on his injury?
Maybe somebody should ask the french media as this is the only way we get news on our team. I can't wait for the day when we get a decent beat writer that will actually do his job.
LOL! Are you serious?
Surely @MikeChambers does a decent job (I just tweeted him about Mikko, if he responds. I'll post it here)
https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/mikko-rantanen-returns-to-the-ice/c-282320058
Mikko to resume skating tomorrow