Should I draft Erik Karlsson or Leon Draisaitl?

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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

Erik Karlsson

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Leon Draisaitl

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PIT · D

EDM · C,LW

Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	3.49	20.56
ADP	35.52	2.40
OFF	22	25
B2B	12	10
PROJ	614.00	985.00
G	19	50
AST	63	70
PTS	82	120
PIM	30	29
SOG	181	265
HIT	28	64
BLK	79	36

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Season Statistics
PROJ	580.5	856.4
G	11	41
AST	45	65
PTS	56	106
PIM	44	76
SOG	215	216
HIT	38	52
BLK	99	26

Recent News
	Penguins captain Sidney Crosby named to Team Canada, Erik Karlsson to Team Sweden for 4 Nations Face-Off Published June 29th, 2024 via CBS Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson set for 4 Nations Face-Off Published June 28th, 2024 via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sidney Crosby Named to Team Canada and Erik Karlsson Named to Team Sweden for the 4 Nations Face-Off ... Published June 28th, 2024 via NHL.com Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, defenseman Erik Karlsson selected for 4 Nations Face-Off Published June 28th, 2024 via TribLIVE Erik Karlsson Scores Game-Winner Against Maple Leafs Published June 25th, 2024 via MSN Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire Erik Karlsson: Trade Breakdown and Player Performance Analysis Published June 12th, 2024 via BVM Sports Revisiting the Pittsburgh Penguins-Erik Karlsson Trade Published June 12th, 2024 via Yardbarker Revisiting the Pittsburgh Penguins-Erik Karlsson Trade Published June 12th, 2024 via Inside The Rink	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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