Should I draft Sidney Crosby or John Carlson?

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Sidney Crosby

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Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	8.52	4.85
ADP	21.37	76.91
OFF	22	29
B2B	12	15
PROJ	786.00	655.00

G	34	14
AST	58	47
PTS	92	61
PIM	45	21
SOG	240	202
HIT	66	78
BLK	44	145

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Skaters
Season Statistics
PROJ	806.3	606.4
G	42	10
AST	52	42
PTS	94	52
PIM	40	40
SOG	277	176
HIT	88	59
BLK	37	194

Recent News
	Sidney Crosby - NHL Center - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Paul Bissonnette suggests Sidney Crosby trade to link up with Nova Scotia-native after Penguins' collapse against ... Published May 7th, 2024 via MSN Penguins A to Z: Sidney Crosby doesn't need to prove a thing. But he probably still wants to Published May 3rd, 2024 via TribLIVE Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins were lost two weeks ago. Now they're in the playoff mix Published April 30th, 2024 via The Daily Gazette Way-Too-Early 2025 NHL Trade-Deadline Landing Spots for Sidney Crosby Published April 28th, 2024 via Bleacher Report WATCH: Sidney Crosby's heartfelt message after Bob Cole's death Published April 27th, 2024 via Sportskeeda NHL Trade Rumors: Insider reveals why a Sidney Crosby move this offseason is unlikely Published April 25th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Penguins & Sidney Crosby 'Have Not Had Any Formal Negotiations' Published April 25th, 2024 via Heavy.com	2023-24 Rink Wrap: John Carlson Published May 8th, 2024 via Japers Rink John Carlson: 2023-24 season review Published May 8th, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks A decade since Sochi, John Carlson is still playing big minutes for the Capitals at age 34 Published May 7th, 2024 via The Daily Gazette Bruins show appreciation for Capitals defenseman John Carlson on the occasion of his 1,000th career game Published May 6th, 2024 via MSN John Carlson \| April 30 \| Washington Capitals Published April 30th, 2024 via NHL.com John Carlson \| April 30 \| Washington Capitals Published April 30th, 2024 via NHL.com Postgame \| John Carlson \| Washington Capitals Published April 28th, 2024 via NHL.com John Carlson's ice time is rising as the Capitals' injury problems mount Published April 27th, 2024 via The Washington Post

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