Should I draft Victor Hedman or Aaron Ekblad?

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Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	3.70	2.39
ADP	70.09	138.44
OFF	14	20
B2B	10	8
PROJ	565.00	515.00
G	11	14
AST	36	29
PTS	47	43
PIM	39	43
SOG	183	197
HIT	90	69
BLK	128	78

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Skaters
Season Statistics
PROJ	682.1	283.2
G	13	4
AST	63	13
PTS	76	17
PIM	76	50
SOG	169	98
HIT	56	68
BLK	102	59

Recent News
	Stamkos Likely to Test Free Agency, Update on Hedman Extension Published June 28th, 2024 via The Hockey Writers Victor Hedman and Brayden Point to Helm 4 Nations Face-Off Rosters & Future Hockey Events Published June 28th, 2024 via BVM Sports Victor Hedman, Brayden Point headline initial release of 4 Nations Face-Off rosters Published June 28th, 2024 via Raw Charge Lightning's Victor Hedman on verge of contract extension, but Steven Stamkos isn't Published June 28th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Lightning's Victor Hedman, Brayden Point selected for 4 Nations Faceoff Published June 28th, 2024 via Tampa Bay Times Lightning expect to announce extension for D Hedman in coming days Published June 28th, 2024 via TSN Victor Hedman among 1st of Sweden players named in 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Published June 28th, 2024 via The Hockey News Lightning's Victor Hedman leaves game with lower-body injury Published June 15th, 2024 via CBC.ca	'F--- You, Brooks Koepka!' Aaron Ekblad Calls Out LIV Golfer At Stanley Cup Parade Published June 30th, 2024 via Outkick 'F-k you, Brooks Koepka': Aaron Ekblad takes shot at golfer during Stanley Cup parade Published June 30th, 2024 via Daily Faceoff Rumour Roundup: Panthers shopping Aaron Ekblad, Leafs likely to keep Mitch Marner, and more Published June 28th, 2024 via Oilers Nation NHL rumors: Panthers could ship out Aaron Ekblad after Stanley Cup win Published June 28th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Panthers Rumors: Florida Taking Trade Offers on Aaron Ekblad? Published June 28th, 2024 via NHL Trade Rumors Should the Maple Leafs have interest in Panthers Aaron Ekblad? Published June 28th, 2024 via Yardbarker Panthers Make Bold Decision With Defenseman Aaron Ekblad: Report Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad may be traded this offseason Published June 27th, 2024 via The Hockey News

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