Should I draft Connor McDavid or Cale Makar?

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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

Connor McDavid

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Cale Makar

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Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	53.48	26.94
ADP	1.13	13.47
OFF	25	26
B2B	10	8
PROJ	1,174.00	791.00
G	56	21
AST	82	58
PTS	138	79
PIM	37	26
SOG	344	224
HIT	85	86
BLK	36	97

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Season Statistics
PROJ	1,026.6	865.9
G	32	21
AST	100	69
PTS	132	90
PIM	30	16
SOG	264	231
HIT	106	33
BLK	39	148

Recent News
	Connor McDavid Wins Conn Smythe Trophy Published June 25th, 2024 Connor McDavid Already Closing in on Former Blackhawks Great Patrick Kane in Playoff Assists Published June 24th, 2024 via The Hockey News Connor McDavid Vs. Wayne Gretzky: Hockey's Greatest Debate Published June 24th, 2024 via Herald Review Conn Smythe Odds: Connor McDavid Locked in as the Favorite Before Game 7 Published June 24th, 2024 via FanDuel Research Connor McDavid hometown, elementary school abuzz ahead of Game 7 Published June 24th, 2024 via CP24 How winning a Stanley Cup would help Connor McDavid's legacy Published June 24th, 2024 via Daily Faceoff Expect Connor McDavid to have his hands all over Game 7 Published June 24th, 2024 via Daily Faceoff Steven Stamkos shows support for Connor McDavid ahead of Game 7 Published June 24th, 2024 via The Hockey News	Season Recap: Cale Makar \| Colorado Avalanche Published June 20th, 2024 via NHL.com Avalanche's Makar on Track To Be One of the Best Ever Published June 7th, 2024 via The Hockey Writers Avalanche D Cale Makar out with head injury Published May 31st, 2024 via Yahoo Movies Canada NHL: Cale Makar regrets convincing referee to wave off penalty Published May 30th, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy for top defenseman Published May 22nd, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports NHL: Cale Makar scores Goal of the Year candidate Published May 18th, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Watch: Tempers flare as Mason Marchment sneaks a punch on Cale Makar during Avs vs Stars Game 6 Published May 18th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Avalanche's Cale Makar: Garners power-play helper Published May 17th, 2024 via CBS Sports

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