Should I draft Nicklas Backstrom or Vladislav Namestnikov?

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Nicklas Backstrom

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WSH · C

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Injury Alert

Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

Vladislav Namestnikov · Face (DTD)

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2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.08	-0.16
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	29	23
B2B	15	8
PROJ	305.00	273.00
G	12	11
AST	31	15
PTS	43	26
PIM	22	37
SOG	100	108
HIT	36	95
BLK	35	42

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Season Statistics
PROJ	13.8	344.5
G	0	11
AST	1	26
PTS	1	37
PIM	2	37
SOG	12	95
HIT	2	86
BLK	5	45

Recent News
	Nicklas Backstrom Final 2023-24 Report Card Published June 11th, 2024 via Stars and Sticks Nicklas Backstrom's Heroic Stanley Cup Moment: Battling Migraine in Game 5 Win Published June 7th, 2024 via BVM Sports Washington Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom Injury Update Published May 23rd, 2024 via South Philly Review Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocol - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocols after making season debut Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Nicklas Backstrom Shuts Down False Reports Regarding Injury & Leave From Capitals; What Plan Is For Him At This ... Published May 12th, 2024 via The Hockey News Brian MacLellan anticipates Nicklas Backstrom will stay on long-term injured reserve for remainder of contract Published May 1st, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks	Vladislav Namestnikov Injury Update: Jets HC Rick Bowness provides latest on team's center Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face Published May 24th, 2024 via MSN Jets F Vladislav Namestnikov has fractured cheekbone Published May 5th, 2024 via MSN Jets F Vladislav Namestnikov, D Brenden Dillon out for Game 5 Published May 2nd, 2024 via MSN Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face Published May 2nd, 2024 via News-Press Now Vladislav Namestnikov injury update: Latest news on Jets forward after taking puck to face vs. Avalanche Published April 30th, 2024 via MSN Brenden Dillon, Vladislav Namestnikov Out Tuesday Published April 30th, 2024 Jets F Vladislav Namestnikov, D Brenden Dillon out for Game 5 Published April 30th, 2024 via MSN

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