Should I draft Nazem Kadri or Aaron Ekblad?

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Please note dynasty rankings are based upon our 2023-2024 Preseason Projections and do not consider in-season performance.

Last Updated: Oct 4, 2023

Strong Recommendation

Nazem Kadri

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Aaron Ekblad

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CGY · C

FLA · D

Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	1.16	2.24
ADP	165.95	138.44
OFF	20	20
B2B	8	8
PROJ	538.00	515.00
G	22	14
AST	35	29
PTS	57	43
PIM	55	43
SOG	235	197
HIT	78	69
BLK	26	78

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Season Statistics
PROJ	676.2	283.2
G	29	4
AST	46	13
PTS	75	17
PIM	43	50
SOG	278	98
HIT	48	68
BLK	24	59

Recent News
	Nazem Kadri became a leader for the Calgary Flames during the 2023-24 season Published May 31st, 2024 via Flames Nation Nazem Kadri scores twice in third period to rally Flames to 6-5 win over Coyotes Published May 23rd, 2024 via Yahoo Eurosport UK NHL: Nazem Kadri signs 7-year deal with Flames Published May 22nd, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports NHL: Blues' Binnington leaves Game 3 after Nazem Kadri collision Published May 22nd, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Nazem Kadri victim of racist attacks after Binnington collision, police get involved Published May 22nd, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Former NHL referee Tim Peel calls Nazem Kadri's injury 'karma' Published May 20th, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Nazem Kadri has been a perfect fit for the Flames Published May 16th, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Nazem Kadri's throat-slashing gesture being examined by NHL Published May 10th, 2024 via Yahoo Movies Canada	Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: Snags helper in win Published May 31st, 2024 via CBS Sports "He's out": Paul Maurice jokes about scratching Aaron Ekblad after giveaway stat Published May 30th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Aaron Ekblad, Kyle Okposo, Morning Skate: Florida Panthers at New York Rangers, Game 5 (ECF) Published May 30th, 2024 via BVM Sports Watch: Steven Stamkos drops the gloves against Aaron Ekblad, continues to chirp at officials for no interference call Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Panthers' Aaron Ekblad struggled in Game 1 vs. Bruins. How he responded has been key Published May 19th, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Aaron Ekblad embraces 'cool challenge' of NHL stardom as 18-year-old Panthers rookie Published May 17th, 2024 via Yahoo Singapore News Aaron Ekblad Ethnicity, What is Aaron Ekblad 's Ethnicity? Published May 14th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Aaron Ekblad Contract Breakdown, History, Salary, and Bonuses Published May 14th, 2024 via Sportskeeda

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