Should I draft Nathan MacKinnon 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

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2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	18.28	20.56
ADP	4.34	2.40
OFF	26	25
B2B	8	10
PROJ	995.00	985.00
G	42	50
AST	65	70
PTS	107	120
PIM	36	29
SOG	356	265
HIT	56	64
BLK	41	36

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Season Statistics
PROJ	1,261.5	856.4
G	51	41
AST	89	65
PTS	140	106
PIM	42	76
SOG	405	216
HIT	46	52
BLK	69	26

Recent News
	Nathan MacKinnon takes two of the top trophies at 2024 NHL Awards Published June 30th, 2024 via CTV News Atlantic Defined by intensity, Nathan MacKinnon rises to NHL MVP: 'You've got to have some thick skin' Published June 28th, 2024 via The Denver Gazette Blackhawks' Connor Bedard drops eye-opening Nathan MacKinnon take after NHL Awards Published June 28th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Nathan MacKinnon Wins Hart Trophy Amidst a Tight Race Published June 28th, 2024 via The Bryan Times Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon wins Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP Published June 28th, 2024 via The New York Times Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon wins Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award Published June 27th, 2024 via The Hockey News Nathan MacKinnon reveals Wayne Gretzky surprise after MVP win Published June 27th, 2024 via ClutchPoints NHL awards: Avs' Nathan MacKinnon wins first Hart Trophy Published June 27th, 2024 via The Anniston Star	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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