CrazyDuck4u
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Prospect Info: 2022-23 Ducks Prospects
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Yay! Give him a taste of suckass before the off-season… his buddy Thrun will text him “I told you so!”
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GreatBear
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Hey, Wiebe is more than just a goon. Will this disappoint Dirk?
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Wonder if we see LaCombe and Helleson both in, doubt it, but I’m sure Z would be happy, lol.
Smirnov2Chistov
Fire Greg Cronin!
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Masch78
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Luneau and Hvdiston are currently the ones I am really interested in, beside the obvious ones. Hvdiston creates a lot of Terry vibes for me. We will see but he looks great.
Smirnov2Chistov
Fire Greg Cronin!
Both the rush and the play before where he was using his body to seal off the boards are very impressive for an 18 year old playing his first games in the AHL. Says a lot about his confidence and awareness.
I hate getting excited about players that are still years away lol
DavidBL
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He has to go back to Jr for another year doesn't he? It's a bit frustrating that he can play the AHL at the end od the year then has to go back to Jr.
I believe the 24-25 season will be his first full season of eligibility for the AHL
Ya Hvidston was like 5 days from being a 2023 draftee. If he was in the 2023 draft he would likely be a late 1st rounder.
Terry written all over him.
Hockey Duckie
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He's scouting profile before being drafted was a defensive, shutdown forward. After being drafted and participating with the Ducks' rookie events (dev camp, rookie tourney exhibition, and camp), Hvidston gained confidence to push his talents more. This season has been a revelation to his offensive game as he has doubled his scoring production from last season.
2022-23
Hvidston: 59 games and 65 points, 1.10 ppg
Gaucher: 44 games and 46 points, 1.05 ppg
Hvidston is a Sept. 11th, 2004 baby, just before the 2023 NHL draft cutoff. Gaucher is a Nov 6, 2003 birth, which makes Gaucher a year older than Hvidston.
If Hvidston can continue to improve, even at half the trajectory, then his stock and ceiling are rising.
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Great to see Hvidston not looking out of place in the A. Even if he could play there next season, I think it's best for him to take on more of an offensive role in Juniors. He already plays a safe pro game but theres more there, 2-way 2C potential for sure. Kind of gives me Jordan Staal vibes
Agreed. I think going to the AHL at 18 would be a huge disservice to him. He obviously has room to grow in juniors.
Hockey Duckie
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I don't comprehend the impatience with Hvidston. He's a defensive forward who finally has tapped into his offense. At 18 years old, Hvidston is a year younger than most prospects drafted in his draft year such as Mintyukov and Gaucher. He's 6'2 and 165 lbs. Hvidston can use an extra year to not only develop his body, but also continue to work on his defense, offense, and faceoffs.
Playing a few games in the AHL isn't equal to playing a full season in the AHL. The grind against playing bigger and faster competition will wear on the youngster. Getting a cup of tea at this level gives Hvidston some exposure of what to expect as well as how much more to his game he needs to improve to play at this level.
Getting a preview in the AHL at the end of a CHL prospects' season is normal, provided there are AHL games to be played left. Hvidston is here b/c his team didn't make the CHL playoffs. We have many other prospects whose teams made the playoffs and cannot join the AHL club. Zellweger was able to get one AHL game last year.
Sean Tschigerl should be making his way to the Gulls now that his playoff season is over with the Hitmen.
Hockey Duckie
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It crazy seeing Morrison and Hayes on that list, but not belong to any NHL club. Last year, those two were the first line for Hamilton while Winterton-McTavish manned the second line.
Masch78
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Regarding Logan Morrison, Mr PV, you have work to do. Even if it is just for San Diego. Could be tempting with our forward pool.
The Midnight Burrito
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This is a lot to infer from a couple AHL games.
How so? Did you see him in junior play? He has many highlights of his scraps
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