Should I draft Connor McDavid or Johnny Gaudreau?

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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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Johnny Gaudreau

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Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	53.48	3.43
ADP	1.13	100.49
OFF	25	22
B2B	10	13
PROJ	1,174.00	739.00
G	56	28
AST	82	64
PTS	138	92
PIM	37	23
SOG	344	241
HIT	85	9
BLK	36	16

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Skaters
Season Statistics
PROJ	1,026.6	413.9
G	32	12
AST	100	48
PTS	132	60
PIM	30	22
SOG	264	161
HIT	106	2
BLK	39	23

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	Johnny Gaudreau shines: Columbus Blue Jackets player review 2023-24 season Published June 12th, 2024 via BVM Sports Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-24 Player Review: Johnny Gaudreau Published June 12th, 2024 via Union and Blue How good can the Blue Jackets be after signing Johnny Gaudreau? Published May 28th, 2024 via AOL Johnny Gaudreau Sets Records at 2024 World Championship, Leading Team USA to Second Place Published May 22nd, 2024 via BVM Sports Johnny Gaudreau passes Patrick Kane as USA Hockey All-Time points leader Published May 20th, 2024 via MSN Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau starring for U.S. at worlds Published May 20th, 2024 via The Columbus Dispatch Johnny Gaudreau leading Columbus Blue Jackets contingent at world championship Published May 20th, 2024 via AOL Johnny Gaudreau passes Patrick Kane as USA Hockey All-Time points leader Published May 19th, 2024 via BVM Sports

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