I currently have Jason Blake on my roster, but Ray Whitney is a FA right now, Whitney did have 83 points last seaon, Blake only 69...Should i keep blake or get whitney?
2007-10-05 02:03:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Hockey
Thanks for help guys, lots of mixed answers. Unfortunately I have no one else I want to drop, my other LW beings Zetterberg and Brunette. I think I will keep Blake but keep an eye on Whitney. Like someone said I bet that if i Drop Blake he will have a great season and Whitney will get Injured or something lol
2007-10-05 10:50:38 · update #1
Oh and rcds, thats a hard one too. I just picked up Horton from FA in my league. Looking at the numbers Arnott had a pretty average season last year, Horton was much better but I have a feeling Arnott could have a very good season this year, if you take a risk on Arnott it could pay off...
2007-10-05 10:54:56 · update #2
Take Whitney. Whitney has been a force on just about every team he's been on (one of only a handful of players in NHL history to lead three different teams in scoring (Gretzky and Jagr among the others)) and has more skill than Blake.
Blake had a very good year last year as the star on a weak Islanders team.
Whitney is more likely to be at the same level as last year than Blake is to have a 20% increase in points (which would only get him to Whitney's level)
2007-10-05 02:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by cyrenaica 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Take Whitney
The Leafs were one of only two teams that offered Blake a contract, and the Leafs offer was considerably higher than the other offer.
Blake had a career year last year, one which I don't see him repeating.
Whitney on the other hand averaged just over 1.00 ppg last year. The 6th time in his career he's averaged more than 0.9 ppg (Something Blake has yet to do).
Whitney plays on a better team as well with better linemates.
I say go with Whitney. With his linemates he should easily achieve 1.00 ppg. Blake would need another career year to achieve that. Based on the Leafs first two games, they are a one line team, and one line teams quickly get shut down
2007-10-05 03:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Although there is a wee bit of truth to the suggestion you should ask this elsewhere, I understand a need to talk to the real experts on the sport so you get a pass on that from me.
As to your question, it's nearly a flip a coin situation. Yes, traditionally Whitney is a pretty good point producer and he plays on the top line so PP time si good as well BUT Blake now plays on a top line and will also pleny of PP time with Mat Sundin beside him AND since there is a big physical side to Blake's game IF you have a league with PIMs you may want that extra nudge in that category.
Is there no other you'd consider dropping because they might both be good on your roster?
Also be careful making changes early other than IR swaps or you may be mad at yourself later when someone scoops the guy you drop and he goes on to have one heck of a year.
2007-10-05 03:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by PuckDat 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what your team needs. Blake will be good for goals and possibly PIM, but Whitney will be good for the other offensive stats (plus\minus, assists, PPP). Goals are usually hard to come by in fantasy leagues and Blake also shoots a lot so he'll help you in that category. Even though whitney will get more points I think you should stick with Blake for the time being. It was also pointed out that you may want to drop someone else for whitney, possibly your fourth defenseman whoever that may be.
2007-10-05 04:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by player44 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Blake
2007-10-05 09:29:54 · answer #5 · answered by Jesse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blake is on a good Leafs team and should get plenty of points with Sundin there too. Do me a favor and answer me this in return: Nathan Horton or Jason Arnott?
2007-10-05 02:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by rcds23 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hard choice... both players had career years last season...
Whitney is on a line with Staal and Cole... that would make me feel pretty secure... I like Blake's potential and wouldn't be so quick to drop him... is there anyone else crappier you can drop? Blake did lead a team in scoring that included Yashin, Hunter and Satan...
I'll vote Whitney...
RE: rcds23
Horton...
2007-10-05 02:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by Virus Type V 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-21 03:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by saucier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say Ray Whitney, he had a monster year last year, and I think that this year will be even better.
2007-10-05 09:30:19 · answer #9 · answered by Leonor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-05 02:39:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋