Should I draft Ryan McLeod or Nicklas Backstrom?

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Ryan McLeod

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Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

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2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.19	-0.08
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	25	29
B2B	10	15
PROJ	256.00	305.00
G	12	12
AST	14	31
PTS	26	43
PIM	20	22
SOG	104	100
HIT	50	36
BLK	28	35

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Season Statistics
PROJ	293.4	13.8
G	12	0
AST	18	1
PTS	30	1
PIM	10	2
SOG	106	12
HIT	58	2
BLK	34	5

Recent News
	Oilers' Ryan McLeod: Finds twine in loss Published June 13th, 2024 via CBS Sports Redemption: Darnell Nurse, Corey Perry and Ryan McLeod Kickstart Crucial Oilers Comeback Published June 2nd, 2024 via MSN Redemption: Darnell Nurse, Corey Perry and Ryan McLeod Kickstart Crucial Oilers Comeback Published June 1st, 2024 via MSN Redemption: Darnell Nurse, Corey Perry and Ryan McLeod Kickstart Crucial Oilers Comeback Published May 30th, 2024 via The Hockey News Oilers' Ryan McLeod: Responds well to scratch Published May 29th, 2024 via CBS Sports Ryan McLeod 2023-24 NHL Splits Published May 29th, 2024 via ESPN Adam Henrique returns, Ryan McLeod 'resets', Oilers recalibrate for Game 3 Published May 27th, 2024 via Saltwire Adam Henrique returns, Ryan McLeod "resets", Oilers recalibrate for Game 3 Published May 27th, 2024 via Edmonton Journal	Nicklas Backstrom Final 2023-24 Report Card Published June 11th, 2024 via Stars and Sticks Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocol - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocols after making season debut Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Nicklas Backstrom Shuts Down False Reports Regarding Injury & Leave From Capitals; What Plan Is For Him At This ... Published May 12th, 2024 via The Hockey News Brian MacLellan anticipates Nicklas Backstrom will stay on long-term injured reserve for remainder of contract Published May 1st, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks Capitals GM MacLellan Provides Update on Nicklas Backstrom's Status and Future with the Team Published April 30th, 2024 via BVM Sports Capitals GM MacLellan Offers Latest On Nicklas Backstrom, Expects Things To Remain Status Quo Published April 30th, 2024 via The Hockey News

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