Oliver Ekman-Larsson vs. Jake Muzzin
Rick Roos
2015-02-04
Why Oliver Ekman-Larsson is not as strong a fantasy option as you think…
It's time for our first defenseman battle of 2015, with Jake Muzzin facing Oliver Ekman-Larsson ("OEL"). Does either one having the makings of a true 50-point d-man, and who'll give your fantasy team a bigger boost this season and beyond? Clear the blue line – Cage Match starts now!
Career Path and Contract Status/Cap Implications
Despite Muzzin being more than two years older (25, vs. 23), he'd played in only half as many NHL games as OEL prior to this season. Much of that had to do with Muzzin (5th rounder in 2007) spending three extra seasons in the OHL after being drafted, then playing 117 AHL games between 2010 and 2012 versus just 11 NHL games. In fact, last season was Muzzin's first full NHL campaign, and he produced only eight more points in 31 extra games versus 2012-13.
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