Whom Would You Rather Have?

SANDIS OZOLINSH
HURRICANES D
Traded from Colorado in June, the 6'3" 205-pounder recently signed a five-year, $25.5 million deal. A fabulous playmaker and four-time All Star, his 10 points at week's end gave him 379 in 519 career games.

OR

ADAM FOOTE
AVALANCHE D
The anchor of Colorado's defense, the 6'2" 215-pounder recently signed a four-year, $17 million extension. A mobile and intimidating presence, his nine points so far this season gave him 140 in 572 career games.

The Verdict: The Wizard of Oz makes plays that lift fans from their seats, but our choice is Foote, whose D frees others to gamble offensively.