GDT: #2 ⋅ ANA @ VGK ⋅ 7:00 PM PDT

[CrazyDuck4u]

Guys don't be surprised if we here some of the guys have flu or whatever. Because usually when on person gets it in the lock room. That crap spreads fast. It could take a week for everything to clear

 

[AngelDuck]

Say what you want about Luneau’s awful mistake(and yes, it was awful), but he’s far more impressive so far than Carlsson and Gauthier.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I feel like the team needs to stop putting young players with fowler…. So the Fowler fans won’t have that sorry cop out that he’s “baby sitting” when it’s usually the young player baby sitting him

Get luneau as far away from fowler as possible

 

[Hockey Duckie]

We won game 1. We were tied in game 2 for two periods, the second game of the back-to-back while flying to the second destination. Riemer has calmed all of our nerves. Over two games, our PK went 6/7 (85.7% PK eff) and we got a shutout.

We get to rest up for Utah. Maybe that flu thing will clear up by then.

Still not happy with our PP and offense, though. It's a small sample, but maybe lines need to be juggled and schemes need to change.

 

[Ducksforcup]

Say what you want about Luneau’s awful mistake(and yes, it was awful), but he’s far more impressive so far than Carlsson and Gauthier.

You can def see he has a ton of potential and has gotten way stronger. He needs some seasoning for sure, but he's young and this team doesn't have any expectations anyway.

 

[HanSolo]

Assuming this is true (I'm not sure that it is) is it really the fault of coaches that professional players are failing at the basics? That seems like it should be on the players.

That's like a Math PhD student messing up their basic algebra.

Coaches are in charge of running fundamentals and addressing problem areas.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Say what you want about Luneau’s awful mistake(and yes, it was awful), but he’s far more impressive so far than Carlsson and Gauthier.

Carlsson looks like pure ass. At least Gauthier has had some chances

 

[robbieboy3686]

We won game 1. We were tied in game 2 for two periods, the second game of the back-to-back while flying to the second destination. Riemer has calmed all of our nerves. Over two games, our PK went 6/7 (85.7% PK eff) and we got a shutout.

We get to rest up for Utah. Maybe that flu thing will clear up by then.

Still not happy with our PP and offense, though. It's a small sample, but maybe lines need to be juggled and schemes need to change.

Cronin sends a message to Leason, that although he’s been good. It’s unacceptable to not clear a puck on the pk when you have full control a few feet from the blue line. Big boss Ross Johnston gets Inserted into the lineup next game, since Utah has a couple of Goones on the squad. Ross fights o Brien, fires us up. We finally get some goal scoring while dostal looks good again. 4-1 ducks next game ( also think Killorn gets taken off the top line)

 

[Ducksforcup]

I kinda like putting Z on that top line.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

Coaches are in charge of running fundamentals and addressing problem areas.

Addressing problem areas for sure, I just don't think you will have much luck teaching professional players fundamentals.

 

[dracom]

Im disappointed Minty looks invisible offensively.

 

[Ducksforcup]

Im disappointed Minty looks invisible offensively.

He does, but to me he is looking very solid defensively and playing big minutes. The offense will come IMO.

 

[TheStuntman]

Even though it was a loss, thought the Ducks played better today than yesterday.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Im disappointed Minty looks invisible offensively.

People (rightfully) harp on the forwards, but this is a massive issue in its own right. With the amount of ability there, Luneau/Minty/LaCombe/Zell (when in the lineup) contributing nothing on the scoresheet at even strength disturbs me.

 

[Terry Yake]

carlsson/gauthier have been invisible so far. not good

 

[McDonald19]

Leo has no jump so far this season. Is he fighting the flu too?

 

[robbieboy3686]

He does, but to me he is looking very solid defensively and playing big minutes. The offense will come IMO.

He also missed a bunch of training camp. He will be fine

 

[70sSanO]

Assuming this is true (I'm not sure that it is) is it really the fault of coaches that professional players are failing at the basics? That seems like it should be on the players.

That's like a Math PhD student messing up their basic algebra.

Torts stated that they have to teach Drysdale how to play hockey.

Most of that is pre-Cronin, but it does speak to the ineptness of our organization.

John

 

[robbieboy3686]

Leo has no jump so far this season. Is he fighting the flu too?

It’s hard to imagine a world, where lacombe misses 2 games due to the flu. And yet, other players aren’t affected by it.

 

[FlyingV09]

Rough game from Luneau….made the obvious gaf on the third goal and was in no man’s land covering no one on the first goal.
The forwards were really out of sync on odd man rushes. Numerous opportunities were wasted because of poor passing and hesitation with the puck.

It feels like some good things need to happen. Then everyone can loosen up a bit and make more confident plays. The amount of times I’ve seen guys slamming their sticks and outwardly show their frustration when we’re only 2 games in is a little concerning, and also a reminder that these guys are still young and new to this league.

It’s hard to be patient but that’s what is required with the teams current state.

 

[ScarTroy]

Leo has no jump so far this season. Is he fighting the flu too?

He did miss a practice with “the sniffles.” Hopefully it’s something related to that because he’s been terrible.

 

[mightyquack]

Torts stated that they have to teach Drysdale how to play hockey.

Most of that is pre-Cronin, but it does speak to the ineptness of our organization.

John

Yes, Anaheim are famous for being terrible at developing defencemen compared to Philadelphia.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Torts stated that they have to teach Drysdale how to play hockey.

Most of that is pre-Cronin, but it does speak to the ineptness of our organization.

John

Torts has to teach Drysdale how to play "zone" defense. Eakins and Cronin have been coaching "man" defense. Therein lies the lost context. Then tack on the fact Drysdale missed all of the 2022-23 season and then injured for some time again last year before being traded. Can't teach how to play when you're not on the ice.

 

[Ducksforcup]

It's 1-1 record thus far. I can't complain.

With so many losing seasons, maybe it's easier for all of us to accept what is haha.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Yes, Anaheim are famous for being terrible at developing defencemen compared to Philadelphia.

Just seems like Cronin and pv are pushing defense first… which is fine but it seems like they are also killing the players offensive/creativity

We seen it with zegras, wouldn’t be shocked if the team pushes zellweger/Mintyukov to make the safe play until they earn the trust to make the creative play.