Should I draft Aleksander Barkov or Leon Draisaitl?

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Last Updated: Oct 4, 2023

Strong Recommendation

Aleksander Barkov

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Leon Draisaitl

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FLA · C

EDM · C,LW

Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	5.74	20.56
ADP	53.77	2.40
OFF	20	25
B2B	8	10
PROJ	781.00	985.00
G	32	50
AST	56	70
PTS	88	120
PIM	15	29
SOG	223	265
HIT	55	64
BLK	50	36

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Season Statistics
PROJ	704.8	856.4
G	22	41
AST	57	65
PTS	79	106
PIM	24	76
SOG	192	216
HIT	80	52
BLK	50	26

Recent News
	Status of Panthers' Aleksander Barkov in question for Game 3 Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk and Gustav Forsling Named to Respective 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Rosters ... Published June 28th, 2024 via NHL.com 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	Should The Montreal Canadiens Consider Pursuing Leon Draisaitl After Successful Draft Published June 30th, 2024 via A Winning Habit Oilers' Leon Draisaitl gets even better during the playoffs Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Elliotte Friedman stresses what could be the deciding factor around Leon Draisaitl's Oilers future Published June 28th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Yes, there is a way for the Flyers to land Leon Draisaitl this summer Published June 28th, 2024 via Broad Street Buzz Oilers coach reveals Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid injuries Published June 27th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Should the Vegas Golden Knights go after Leon Draisaitl? Published June 27th, 2024 via Vegas Hockey Knight Oilers confirm Leon Draisaitl played with rib, hand injuries in playoffs Published June 27th, 2024 via Oilers Nation Oilers' Jeff Jackson talks Leon Draisaitl extension timeline Published June 27th, 2024 via Oilers Nation

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