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Rotisserie is a different story. While comparisons will always be made between Marcus and Nick Foligno,
fans of the game will quickly see that the younger sibling plays with more of a physical edge, resulting in
big hits, and loves to use his energy to get the job done. That includes blocked shots, penalty minutes
and shots on goal.
Over a prorated season, poolies in extended roto leagues will come to expect 45 points, 15 PPP, 70 PIM,
130 SOG, 200 hits, 55 blocked shots and a positive plus/minus. In other words, that collective stat line
makes Marcus Foligno a worthy piece to a puzzle that includes the categories listed above.
In comparison : last year, Wayne Simmonds had a career year in terms of rotisserie numbers,
highlighted by 28 goals, 114 PIM, 197 SOG and 140 hits. Prorated, Marcus looks to be just as effective
overall, albeit with slightly opposing strengths. The difference between the two is that while Simmonds
may have exceeded expectations in certain categories or capped himself out, Foligno will likely grow
into his strengths, thus resulting in greater numbers down the road, furthering his roto worth. (Author’s
note : Simmonds has since been bumped a little in the Top 100 – thanks [forum member] Carcillo!)
Previously published at Fantrax.com
Potential all around roto gem
Brent Seabrook, D – CHI
For those of you in leagues featuring defensive categories such as hits and blocked shots, players like
Brent Seabrook tend to become much more valuable. This knowledge allows poolies to adjust their draft
strategy and potentially shift their focus to acquire team needs more efficiently and effectively.
On the surface, many managers shrug off Seabrook. Likely because aside from that one 48-point, 15 PPP
season, he otherwise averages in the low thirties with single digit power play points. However, in that
same big season, Seabrook finished the campaign with an even plus/minus, whereas he finished plus-20
or more in the surrounding seasons since 2008-09.
This results in a consistent 30-point defenseman who posts up an excellent positive rating, but may
occasionally give up defensive numbers to boost up offensive stats. Meaning, in standard rotisserie
leagues, this Blackhawk makes for a solid fifth or sixth depth D option. But add in hits and blocked shots,
and this becomes a different story.
In the last three seasons, Seabrook has posted no less than 198 hits alongside an average of 157 blocked
shots. These totals have him sitting in the top ten yearly for both categories combined. This translates
well for his overall worth as leagues that cater to these stats will see Seabrook’s value rise above or at
least equal his defensive partner, Duncan Keith.
Depending on which categories are in play, you may be able to draft or acquire Seabrook on the cheap.
While he may never have the same trade value or name value as Duncan Keith, he can and will be a
valuable asset on your team.
Previously published at Fantrax.com
In extended roto? Take note.
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