Should I draft Alex Ovechkin or John Carlson?

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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

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Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	2.53	2.81
ADP	29.60	76.94
OFF	29	29
B2B	15	15
PROJ	732.00	655.00
G	41	14
AST	36	47
PTS	77	61
PIM	38	21
SOG	305	202
HIT	172	78
BLK	25	145

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Season Statistics
PROJ	605.8	606.4
G	31	10
AST	34	42
PTS	65	52
PIM	20	40
SOG	272	176
HIT	141	59
BLK	27	194

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