Speculation: 2022-23 Roster Thread Part II

[Hey234]

It seems to me that the core of the team will be set this summer. They may not all play but it's enough to start taking steps.

Forwards: Terry, Zegras, McTavish, '23 1st, Gaucher
Defense: Mintyukov, Drysdale, Zellweger
Goalie: Dostal

That's essentially half of all 3 positions. I don't think Verbeek needs to tank another season after this one. I'm hoping for a trade deadline sell off to get more assets/help get highest pick then real upgrades going into next season.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

It seems to me that the core of the team will be set this summer. They may not all play but it's enough to start taking steps.

Forwards: Terry, Zegras, McTavish, '23 1st, Gaucher
Defense: Mintyukov, Drysdale, Zellweger
Goalie: Dostal

That's essentially half of all 3 positions. I don't think Verbeek needs to tank another season after this one. I'm hoping for a trade deadline sell off to get more assets/help get highest pick then real upgrades going into next season.

I agree completely. The future pieces are here, now it will just be a matter of getting the established players to build out the roster.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

It seems to me that the core of the team will be set this summer. They may not all play but it's enough to start taking steps.

Forwards: Terry, Zegras, McTavish, '23 1st, Gaucher
Defense: Mintyukov, Drysdale, Zellweger
Goalie: Dostal

That's essentially half of all 3 positions. I don't think Verbeek needs to tank another season after this one. I'm hoping for a trade deadline sell off to get more assets/help get highest pick then real upgrades going into next season.

While I agree to this. That defense alone will struggle.. To many young guys. Zellweger will be essentially be fowlers replacement.. Depending on who we get at the draft... We will see

 

[robbieboy3686]

It seems to me that the core of the team will be set this summer. They may not all play but it's enough to start taking steps.

Forwards: Terry, Zegras, McTavish, '23 1st, Gaucher
Defense: Mintyukov, Drysdale, Zellweger
Goalie: Dostal

That's essentially half of all 3 positions. I don't think Verbeek needs to tank another season after this one. I'm hoping for a trade deadline sell off to get more assets/help get highest pick then real upgrades going into next season.

+1

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Zegras and McTavish have the skill and offensive instincts to be line drivers. Comtois is more of a complimentary left wing like a Kunitz or Penner.

It's funny then because some posters think Comtois is a line driver. Comtois hasn't been able to replicate his play from two seasons ago. Those same posters are big time apologists for Comtois that they can't blame Comtois for his lack of play.

A complimentary player who produced last year is Milano. Milano is producing this year on another team. Maybe we didn't keep the better complimentary player.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

It seems to me that the core of the team will be set this summer. They may not all play but it's enough to start taking steps.

Forwards: Terry, Zegras, McTavish, '23 1st, Gaucher
Defense: Mintyukov, Drysdale, Zellweger
Goalie: Dostal

That's essentially half of all 3 positions. I don't think Verbeek needs to tank another season after this one. I'm hoping for a trade deadline sell off to get more assets/help get highest pick then real upgrades going into next season.

While I agree to this. That defense alone will struggle.. To many young guys. Zellweger will be essentially be fowlers replacement.. Depending on who we get at the draft... We will see

Drysdale's season ending injury sets back the defensive youth group. Verbeek's latest interview stated that both Minty and Zell need to work on their defensive game b/c their defensive game won't work at the NHL level. We have no idea which defensemen will work out or not. We currently have no top-4D established in our youth group at the pro level, AHL or NHL.

On top of that, Zegras and McTavish are still developing. Zegras needs to learn the 200 ft game as a center and McTavish needs to continue to develop. The team is missing three top-6 wingers. While next season may not be a tank season like this one (but could be), we are not ready to take the next step next season because there's far too many unknowns. Getting real upgrades next season might be a pipe dream unless Verbeek is giving up top prospects and picks for said real upgrades, but goes against what Verbeek's plan. His plan is to have lots of draft picks to find hits so that he can cycle through players to manage the cap.

It really sucks for us when it's broken down this way.

 

[2faded]

Wrong thread

 

[McDonald19]

A complimentary player who produced last year is Milano. Milano is producing this year on another team. Maybe we didn't keep the better complimentary player.

That’s the trend. Seems like everyone who leaves Anaheim plays better when they go elsewhere.

 

[Leonardo87]

It's funny then because some posters think Comtois is a line driver. Comtois hasn't been able to replicate his play from two seasons ago. Those same posters are big time apologists for Comtois that they can't blame Comtois for his lack of play.

A complimentary player who produced last year is Milano. Milano is producing this year on another team. Maybe we didn't keep the better complimentary player.

The way this season is going, don't think it would have done any harm to keep Milano. Glad he is finding success some place else. He wasn't a bad guy, just wasn't good in his own end....same as Z.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

Terry

Put the bong down.

 

[MMC]

 

[gilfaizon]

That’s the trend. Seems like everyone who leaves Anaheim plays better when they go elsewhere.

Super frustrating. I remember in the Bruce era it was Anaheim that was benefitting from some change of scenery guys. Lovejoy, Perreault and Despres come to mind.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

That’s the trend. Seems like everyone who leaves Anaheim plays better when they go elsewhere.

Only for players going to playoff teams. Playoff teams tend to have far better talent and talent depth than the Ducks do today. Larsson and Guhle haven't don't much. Please don't use wild Bill as an example b/c he had to sludge through two organizations to wake himself up.

Super frustrating. I remember in the Bruce era it was Anaheim that was benefitting from some change of scenery guys. Lovejoy, Perreault and Despres come to mind.

In recent history, we revived G Stolarz, D Gudbranson, F Milano, and D Fleury. Sure, Fleury isn't doing much, but he did pique a lot of interest with Anaheim that the Kraken plucked him at the expansion draft. Also, we did develop D Hakanpaa and F Deslauriers.

 

[DuckRogers10]

Super frustrating. I remember in the Bruce era it was Anaheim that was benefitting from some change of scenery guys. Lovejoy, Perreault and Despres come to mind.

Just the opposite with Eakins, which isn't surprising.

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

I miss dez

 

[robbieboy3686]

From those of you crying about Milano, management made it clear he had work ethic issues, back in the day Dustin penner used to party before game nights ( out in Costa Mesa) I would see him. Low/no work ethic guys aren’t what we want on the team. Period.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

From those of you crying about Milano, management made it clear he had work ethic issues, back in the day Dustin penner used to party before game nights ( out in Costa Mesa) I would see him. Low/no work ethic guys aren’t what we want on the team. Period.

You missed the point. Some poster are blaming Eakins for Comtois not playing well for the past two seasons after breaking out three seasons ago. Milano, a complementary winger, was able to produce last year when Comtois couldn't. This year, Milano is producing on another team and Comtois is still stuck on stalled.

But keep bashing on Milano b/c it just makes the Comtois complaint quite moot.

 

[Leonardo87]

So why are the Ducks giving up 40-50 SOG a game? Is it the system and coaching along with the roster? Like to know who are the biggest culprits? Lack of defensive forwards also an issue?

If Shattenkirk and Klingberg are gone, will it be addition by subtraction? Is Kulikov worth keeping to stop gap the bottom RHD? What do they do with Vaak? Any prospects in the system ready to jump into the NHL next season either from SD, College, or Juniors?

 

[McDonald19]

You missed the point. Some poster are blaming Eakins for Comtois not playing well for the past two seasons after breaking out three seasons ago. Milano, a complementary winger, was able to produce last year when Comtois couldn't. This year, Milano is producing on another team and Comtois is still stuck on stalled.

But keep bashing on Milano b/c it just makes the Comtois complaint quite moot.

How much of Milano’s production was from his chemistry with Z? (No spreadsheet needed, thanks). Who are Milano’s linemates in Washington? Does Milano back check there? Is he still soft?

We have one line that scores, and Henrique is benefiting. Henrique is overall a better hockey player than Comtois. The point is, why rip on a Comtois when nobody on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th lines is scoring at even strength?

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

So why are the Ducks giving up 40-50 SOG a game? Is it the system and coaching along with the roster? Like to know who are the biggest culprits? Lack of defensive forwards also an issue?

If Shattenkirk and Klingberg are gone, will it be addition by subtraction? Is Kulikov worth keeping to stop gap the bottom RHD? What do they do with Vaak? Any prospects in the system ready to jump into the NHL next season either from SD, College, or Juniors?

I like Kulikov a lot and hope we keep him. He has bad games but is mostly pretty good.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

So why are the Ducks giving up 40-50 SOG a game? Is it the system and coaching along with the roster? Like to know who are the biggest culprits? Lack of defensive forwards also an issue?

If Shattenkirk and Klingberg are gone, will it be addition by subtraction? Is Kulikov worth keeping to stop gap the bottom RHD? What do they do with Vaak? Any prospects in the system ready to jump into the NHL next season either from SD, College, or Juniors?

Remember when Shats and Klindberg were injured.. They were playing sound defense.. Go figure

 

[robbieboy3686]

You missed the point. Some poster are blaming Eakins for Comtois not playing well for the past two seasons after breaking out three seasons ago. Milano, a complementary winger, was able to produce last year when Comtois couldn't. This year, Milano is producing on another team and Comtois is still stuck on stalled.

But keep bashing on Milano b/c it just makes the Comtois complaint quite moot.

And comtois probably won’t be around either , he can join Sonny and maybe they can rolled blade together around the summer.

 

[All Mighty]

Gulls play a day game today.

 

[MMC]

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Why were we in a hurry to sign G Alexander if Stolarz was going to be activated? Are we trading one of our NHL'ers soon?