Prospect Info: 2022-23 Ducks Prospects

[Hockey Duckie]

I'm not sure how to word this properly, but Verbeek doesn't strike me as a junior type of scout. He seems to be more into the college/American guys judging by the prospects he's brought in.

Our 2022 draft runs a bit contrary since we only drafted one NCAA guy, with our second 5th round pick.

Rd 1. D Minty, Russia in CHL
Rd 1. C Gaucher, Canada in CHL
Rd 2. D Warren, Canada in CHL
Rd 2. D Luneau, Canada in CHL
Rd 4. C King, Canada in CHL
Rd 5. LW Hvidston, Canada in CHL
Rd 5. RW Callow, USA will be NCAA in 2023-24
Rd 6. G Buteyets, Russian in VHL/KHL

UDFA or College FA or trade
- F Wiebe, Canada, CHL
- F Caulfield, USA, NCAA
- F Nesterenko, USA, NCAA

 

[KelVarnsen]

All that just tells me that Andersson was never in PV's future plans.

That's how I see it. And with all the Defensive prospects coming up, why should he be. He was injured a lot and didn't really seem to move the needle in San Diego. Why should the Ducks keep him?

 

[All Mighty]

Quebec loses its first game of the playoffs (they were 13-0). Series is 1-1 and now going to Halifax.

 

[GunnarStahl]

I mostly want Gaucher team to win so I have to prospects to watch at the memorial cup lol.

 

[Kalv]

Gaucher was -1 with only 2 SOG (in highlights I saw he was doing a great screen but the shot hit the crossbar). But he was 22 of 28 in the faceoffs, that's ridiculous, I cannot recall ever seeing this kind of a stat

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I mostly want Gaucher team to win so I have to prospects to watch at the memorial cup lol.

Isnt Zellwegers team hosting it?

hell be there

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

Gaucher was -1 with only 2 SOG (in highlights I saw he was doing a great screen but the shot hit the crossbar). But he was 22 of 28 in the faceoffs, that's ridiculous, I cannot recall ever seeing this kind of a stat

PK gonna be great

 

[Kalv]

PK gonna be great

Might be my luck but many other games I have checked he's barely above 50 or below it

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

Might be my luck but many other games I have checked he's barely above 50 or below it

Huh, I feel like he’s had some crazy faceoff games and it warped my perception.

 

[mightyquack]

Might be my luck but many other games I have checked he's barely above 50 or below it

Given he's won 56.9% of draws these playoffs and 59.4% of draws in the regular season, I'd say its your luck

 

[GunnarStahl]

Isnt Zellwegers team hosting it?

hell be there

Yeah, but if Gauchers team wins out I’ll have a prospect to watch in both games I’m attending.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Gaucher was -1 with only 2 SOG (in highlights I saw he was doing a great screen but the shot hit the crossbar). But he was 22 of 28 in the faceoffs, that's ridiculous, I cannot recall ever seeing this kind of a stat

When Nathan Gaucher reaches the NHL he'll look like John Snow (Mason McTavish) friend in Game of Thrones lol:

 

[Rasp]

Gaucher is scoring well in the playoffs with 7G 9A 16P in 14 games so far. He is justifying why we picked him and I cant wait to see him in AHL next year. He is going to be a core player for us for a long time.

 

[Gliff]

I think Gaucher will be great for the Ducks as long as expectations are reasonable.

I think we can expect Rob Neidermayer as a good expectation, with Phillip Danault being a pie in the sky.

 

[AngelDuck]

Gaucher is scoring well in the playoffs with 7G 9A 16P in 14 games so far. He is justifying why we picked him and I cant wait to see him in AHL next year. He is going to be a core player for us for a long time.

Depends what you mean by core. I highly doubt he’ll ever actually be a core piece (one of our 5 best players) but he can be an unsung hero type

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Depends what you mean by core. I highly doubt he’ll ever actually be a core piece (one of our 5 best players) but he can be an unsung hero type

He’ll be a guy that plays an honest game, I imagine will score timely goals, and fans will love.

He’s not going to be a star player, but the type of guy you want come playoff time.

 

[caliamad]

Possibly a guy getting those tough goals in the playoffs. May not fill up the stat sheet, but he will help the team win.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Depends what you mean by core. I highly doubt he’ll ever actually be a core piece (one of our 5 best players) but he can be an unsung hero type

I think you're mistaking best 5 players with core players. Core players are players you can build around. Silf wasn't one of the 5 best players in the team's hey days, but he's a core player and was made an assistant captain. I think Lundy is currently a core player as a 3C b/c he helps solidify our center position, which is very important depth to have. Of course, if Lundy has another rough season like this season, then he might be kicked out of the core.

Rob Niedermayer's role is a great example of what to expect out of Gaucher. In the playoffs, the Moen-Pahlsson-Robbie line was amazing for us and helped win the Cup. We could be putting up a future shutdown, 3rd line of Jones-Lundy-Gaucher.

 

[nbducksfan19]

I think Gaucher's offense could be being underrated. When I watch him, I think the way he scores will translate seamlessly to the NHL. It may not be pretty like Zegras and I don't think he will get close to a point per game player, but I could very much see him being Kesler-lite, and putting up 40-60 points and produce in the playoffs.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

If Gaucher is anything less than a 60 goal/season guy I'll be furious

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I think Gaucher's offense could be being underrated. When I watch him, I think the way he scores will translate seamlessly to the NHL. It may not be pretty like Zegras and I don't think he will get close to a point per game player, but I could very much see him being Kesler-lite, and putting up 40-60 points and produce in the playoffs.

He could even become the net front presence garbage man who cleans up rebounds from Zegras/Fantilli as well as being a right shot on left shot heavy team. At least on the power play they might work together the 3 of them.

Zegras/Fantilli/Gaucher
Pastujov/McTavish/Terry
Tracey/Lundestrom/Perreault
Jones/Groulx/Tschigerl

 

[AngelDuck]

I think Gaucher's offense could be being underrated. When I watch him, I think the way he scores will translate seamlessly to the NHL. It may not be pretty like Zegras and I don't think he will get close to a point per game player, but I could very much see him being Kesler-lite, and putting up 40-60 points and produce in the playoffs.

I’ll bet he never gets near 60. 40 is possible

 

[tomd]

I’ll bet he never gets near 60. 40 is possible

Agreed.

Lawson Crouse is probably the best possible outcome for Gaucher and his career high is 45 points at 25 years old. Nic Roy is the most likely positive outcome. Derek Grant is the most likely negative outcome.

 

[tomd]

Gaucher is playing right now on NHL Network.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Gaucher's game is on TSN, so probably not hard to find