Should I draft Aleksander Barkov or Jake Guentzel?

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Please note dynasty rankings are based upon our 2023-2024 Preseason Projections and do not consider in-season performance.

Last Updated: Oct 4, 2023

Strong Recommendation

Aleksander Barkov

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Jake Guentzel

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Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	5.74	3.42
ADP	53.77	71.12
OFF	20	24
B2B	8	14
PROJ	781.00	655.00
G	32	35
AST	56	36
PTS	88	71
PIM	15	37
SOG	223	227
HIT	55	71
BLK	50	39

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Season Statistics
PROJ	704.8	704.2
G	22	30
AST	57	47
PTS	79	77
PIM	24	22
SOG	192	238
HIT	80	42
BLK	50	28

Recent News
	WATCH: Martina Navratilova sips beer from Stanley Cup after meeting Aleksander Barkov Published June 27th, 2024 via Tennis Magazine Aleksander Barkov's key Game 6 goal for the Panthers was called offside by the slimmest of margins Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov Epically Shows Up To His Neighbors' House At 4:00 AM With The Stanley Cup Published June 26th, 2024 via Daily Caller Finally a Stanley Cup champion, Aleksander Barkov adds to his growing Panthers legacy Published June 26th, 2024 via Miami Herald Watch: Aleksander Barkov's 4 A.M. surprise visit to neighbor of 10 years to offer glimpse of coveted Stanley Cup Published June 26th, 2024 via Sportskeeda WATCH: Aleksander Barkov Woke Up His Neighbors At 4 A.M. To Give Them A Moment With The Stanley Cup Published June 26th, 2024 via BroBible Past captains on Aleksander Barkov, first Panther to lift the Stanley Cup: 'Wonderful, wonderful player' Published June 25th, 2024 via The New York Times Panthers' Aleksander Barkov becomes the first Stanley Cup-winning captain from Finland Published June 25th, 2024 via The Associated Press	NHL rumors: Hurricanes, Jake Guentzel talks 'building momentum' Published June 27th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Hurricanes' Jake Guentzel 'Would Love' Return to Penguins: Report Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN Hurricanes GM makes urgent Jake Guentzel contract admission Published June 26th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Islanders' Top Free Agent Target Must Be Jake Guentzel Published June 26th, 2024 via The Hockey Writers Rangers Reportedly Targeting Jake Guentzel Despite High Asking Price Published June 26th, 2024 via The Hockey News Rangers Shopping 2019 No. 2 Pick to Sign Jake Guentzel: Report Published June 26th, 2024 via Heavy.com Top UFA Jake Guentzel Sparks Interest from Hurricanes, Kings, and Red Wings Published June 25th, 2024 via BVM Sports Jake Guentzel Free Agency: Intense Interest from Several Teams Published June 25th, 2024 via MSN

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