Speculation: 2022-23 Roster Thread

[Bergey37]

That being said what's everyone's prediction in terms of our lineup with the players we currently have?

My thoughts:

Rico-Strome-Terry
MC/McT-Zegras-Vatrano
MC/McT-Lundy-Silf
Jones-Grant-Carrick

Fowler-Klinger
Vaaks-Drysdale
Benoit-Shattenkirk

 

[bsu]

My thoughts:

Rico-Strome-Terry
MC/McT-Zegras-Vatrano
MC/McT-Lundy-Silf
Jones-Grant-Carrick

Fowler-Klinger
Vaaks-Drysdale
Benoit-Shattenkirk

I'd switch Shattenkirk and Drysdale personally (only to start the season, I think we put Drysdale in some shitty situations last year) but I agree with this lineup.... to start the season.

 

[Leonardo87]

From my Rangers observation, putting Strome with Zegras is not a good idea.

 

[Rybread86]

From my Rangers observation, putting Strome with Zegras is not a good idea.

I dont think that would be the way to go either. Strome probably stays on 2nd line even if/when McT takes overt he middle.

I also think this roster is going to see quite a bit of changes and movement as the year goes along.

 

[Rybread86]

I'd switch Shattenkirk and Drysdale personally (only to start the season, I think we put Drysdale in some shitty situations last year) but I agree with this lineup.... to start the season.

Which is why as much as I like the Klingberg signing, PV cant be done with the blueline. We should be able to score, but Drysdale is going to be a liability away from everyone except maybe Fowler. And Kling will probably need just as much protection as Drysdale will.

 

[bsu]

Which is why as much as I like the Klingberg signing, PV cant be done with the blueline. We should be able to score, but Drysdale is going to be a liability away from everyone except maybe Fowler. And Kling will probably need just as much protection as Drysdale will.

He could be, who knows maybe John Moore is going to play... That being said I hope he's not done we need some meat back there.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

How is that fun that they will get physically abused the entire game and our franchise goalie will have a constant moshpit in front of him
It's actually disgusting the current defense

I agree that our blue line is Charmin soft, but we're also in a rebuild. We're probably waiting on the beef in RD Helleson, LD Thrun, LD/RD LaCombe in the near future. After them, there's the shutdown guys who love to hit in LD Hinds and RD Warren.

2021-22	Duck Forwards	2022-23
Out		In
Getz		McTavish
Rakell		Strome
Milano		Vatrano
Steel		Jones

We practically didn't have Jones for last season. The team's forward group looks to be a better two-way team with more bite to it. Using our forwards is the only way the team can be physical for this season, unless we sign a veteran defensive D.

Next year isn't going to be a lot of fun for Gibby, but it'll be a lot of fun for the fans to be involve in high scoring games, even if we lose. If the defense can win puck battles consistently, then that will relieve a lot of pressure on Gibby and we can live on the offensive side. First to 7 goals wins!

 

[Leonardo87]

He could be, who knows maybe John Moore is going to play... That being said I hope he's not done we need some meat back there.

I think the forward group is good for now, especially if McTavish makes an immediate impact next season. But really want Verbeek to add another Top 4D. Hopefully there is a deal out there to take a cap casualty player. Ducks hit the floor but it doesn't mean they are done. Have so much cap to still work with now.

 

[Rybread86]

He could be, who knows maybe John Moore is going to play... That being said I hope he's not done we need some meat back there.

I keep wondering about Moore too. Im going to guess he gets a few games, unless he just completely sucks at camp or is still injured (?).

I dont think PV has to do anything else to start the season (I hope he does, but doesnt seem to have to), he could end up waiting out a few other GMs who need to make moves.

As soon as Terry gets rag dolled or Zegras gets the bully shadow, he might be forced to make a move too.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

That being said what's everyone's prediction in terms of our lineup with the players we currently have?

Comtois-Zegras-Vatrano
Henrique-Strome-Terry
McTavish-Lundestrom-Silfverberg
Jones-Grant-Carrick

Fowler-Klingberg
Vaakanainen-Drysdale
Benoit-Shattenkirk

This is sort of a blend of what I expect and what I prefer. A lot of that depends on what version of Comtois we get. I'm trying to be optimistic.

 

[All Mighty]

Comtois/Jones-Henrique-Terry
Jones/Comtois-Zegras-Vatrano
McTavish-Lundestrom-Strome
Grant-Carrick-Silfverberg

Zegras, Terry, and Lundestrom are pretty much the only 3 players I’m comfortable with carrying the puck up the ice, so that’s why I feel like they should all be on different lines.

And unless Silf shows significant improvement, I think he’s a 4th liner at this point.

 

[Leonardo87]

Vatrano - Zegras - Terry
Henrique - McTavish - Strome
Comtois - Lundy - Silf
Jones - Grant - Carrick

Goal song, when the Top line scores...

 

[Hockey Duckie]

That won't be our lineup. I'd bet money some on it. Strome knows he's going to be #1C he even said in his interview he hopes he can "sneak in" some shifts with Zegras. Signing Strome to 5 years to void the leadership/lineup spot vacated by Getzlaf then playing McTavish over him at center when he hasn't even proved he's NHL ready would be something. Grant would also be the center of the 4th line not Carrick IMO.

I think you missed the point of my post. We have all 12 forward spots filled; I just used my preferred lineup. It's fun to know you'd get triggered that you missed the point completely.

Anyhow, if Strome is 1C and he plans on "sneaking in" some shifts with Zegras, then doesn't that mean Strome is playing wing? It's already established that Zegras is a centerman for us. Does that also imply Strome is playing solely wing? I don't know. You don't know either.

This year is a developmental season. I'd prefer to start McTavish at center to continue his development at center, especially since Getz retired. Signing Strome for 5 years was necessary to lock him down for Verbeek. Will he play center or will he play wing? That's unknown.

As for who plays 4C, I don't think it really matters. While I prefer Grant, Eakins' lineup often had Carrick centering Grant.

 

[bsu]

I think you missed the point of my post. We have all 12 forward spots filled; I just used my preferred lineup. It's fun to know you'd get triggered that you missed the point completely.

Anyhow, if Strome is 1C and he plans on "sneaking in" some shifts with Zegras, then doesn't that mean Strome is playing wing? It's already established that Zegras is a centerman for us. Does that also imply Strome is playing solely wing? I don't know. You don't know either.

This year is a developmental season. I'd prefer to start McTavish at center to continue his development at center, especially since Getz retired. Signing Strome for 5 years was necessary to lock him down for Verbeek. Will he play center or will he play wing? That's unknown.

As for who plays 4C, I don't think it really matters. While I prefer Grant, Eakins' lineup often had Carrick centering Grant.

U get triggered anyone mentions McTavish.... Give it a rest.

 

[All Mighty]

I would be pretty disappointed if Shattenkirk is on the opening night roster. I don’t trust any of him, Drysdale, or Klingberg in the defensive zone. Really need to swap him out for a defensive minded RHD (EJ, Gudas, Mayfield?)

 

[Duck Off]

My thoughts:

Rico-Strome-Terry
MC/McT-Zegras-Vatrano
MC/McT-Lundy-Silf
Jones-Grant-Carrick

Fowler-Klinger
Vaaks-Drysdale
Benoit-Shattenkirk

I expect this forward lineup, but if Moore is indeed healthy, I expect these D pairs:

Fowler-Klingberg
Vaaks-Shattenkirk
Moore-Drysdale

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

From my Rangers observation, putting Strome with Zegras is not a good idea.

This is something I'm curious about. A lot of Ranger fans seemed insistent that Panarin-Strome wasn't a good combo and I kinda wonder if it's just a bit of headcanon and they're just kind of wrong. Two different coaches seemed to think so.

 

[Leonardo87]

This is something I'm curious about. A lot of Ranger fans seemed insistent that Panarin-Strome wasn't a good combo and I kinda wonder if it's just a bit of headcanon and they're just kind of wrong. Two different coaches seemed to think so.

Can’t hurt to try it for a few games.

 

[Paul4587]

I’m in the minority but I don’t see Strome as a C. He certainly shouldn’t be playing C over Henrique who can take faceoffs and is at worst adequate defensively and sometimes is even good defensively.

Vatrano Zegras Strome
McTavish Henrique Terry
Comtois/Jones Lundestrom Silfverberg
Comtois/Jones Grant Carrick

I don’t like the idea of Zegras and Strome together defensively but feel Vatrano is somewhat responsible enough defensively that it won’t be a total disaster. The first and second lines are somewhat interchangeable. IMO we still lack a top 6 forward so that McTavish can be pushed down a line and then two of Comtois, Jones and Silfverberg can make up 2/3 of our 4th line, sending Grant to the press box.

Defensively
Fowler Klingberg
Vaaks Drysdale
Benoit Shattenkirk
Moore/Mahura

Again we need at least one more dman, if not two. Ideally Drysdale is pushed down a pairing and Shattenkirk is shot to the moon. I don’t like the idea of Fowler and Klingberg together on the top pairing style wise but there is literally no other right side dman close to capable of playing those minutes.

 

[Deuce22]

U get triggered anyone mentions McTavish.... Give it a rest.

Or our ex-GM

 

[bsu]

Or our ex-GM

Replace the bat signal with McTavish's face

 

[Hockey Duckie]

U get triggered anyone mentions McTavish.... Give it a rest.

Dufaq you talkin' about Willis? You just got triggered like a Karen in a mall and are behaving like a Karen by introducing McTavish? Aren't you the big, ass loud mouth that was derogatory to McTavish even being considered at 3rd overall?

For all the smack talk about people doubting Terry, you're the one person who should have a superfluous amount of humility when talking about McTavish. But hey, you're behaving a like Karen. A Karen's gotta do what Karen's gotta do.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Dufaq you talkin' about Willis? You just got triggered like a Karen in a mall and are behaving like a Karen by introducing McTavish? Aren't you the big, ass loud mouth that was derogatory to McTavish even being considered at 3rd overall?

For all the smack talk about people doubting Terry, you're the one person who should have a superfluous amount of humility when talking about McTavish. But hey, you're behaving a like Karen. A Karen's gotta do what Karen's gotta do.

Now comes 1 of 2 things

- I watched him more than anyone I watch all hockey more than anyone and I play more than anyone so I know

Or

- no one would talk this way to me face to face

 

[Leonardo87]

You guys are crazy, lol.

 

[bsu]

Stephens is saying he thinks Fowler is going to take a defense first mentality this season and allow his partner to do the transition stuff.