We currently run 3 types of point structures in our three leagues.
1) classic. 1 pt for a G or A. 2 pts for a goalie win + 3 points for a shutout. This is what I've always thought was the traditional league and most accessible to participants.
2) a roto league with multiple categories. Each team is assigned points depending on where they rank in each category. For example if you have 10 teams the team with the most goals gets 10 pts, 2nd most goals 9 pts, etc. Categories vary but usually include things like G, A, PP goals, PP assists, hits, PIMs and adds GAA and save % for goalies. Lots more complexity but more challenging.
3) a bit of a hybrid, 1 point for a G or A but we track hits and blocks as a single category and each one is worth .1 of a point. Goalie points is just like classic. This one is a winner to me. It adds value to defensive forwards and dmen. In a large league this adds a lot more high quality players. Guys like Gio are ranked up there with just goal scorers. As hitting and blocking shots are keys to winning games these are logical categories to track. If I were starting a large league such as our classic league (24 teams, 23 man roster) I'd include hits+blocks as a scoring category.
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