Speculation: 2022-23 Roster Thread

[nilssont]

I'm pretty sure there will be more signings and some trades even, but right now this is how I see it:

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Holy cow that is one bad blueline

 

[gilfaizon]

Neither Mahura or Benoit can be sent down without waivers. So unless we waive one of them, or carry 8 dmen, we are looking at one spot open on the blueline, barring a trade.

 

[MMC]

Neither Mahura or Benoit can be sent down without waivers. So unless we waive one of them, or carry 8 dmen, we are looking at one spot open on the blueline, barring a trade.

Would anyone honestly be upset if we lost Mahura to waivers?

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Would anyone honestly be upset if we lost Mahura to waivers?

Unless I'm misremembering, he already had to clear waivers to be sent down this past year?

But no I'm not too concerned about having to waive him towards the end of camp. Nothing against him but there will be two dozen Mahuras on waivers during that time. Probably should say the same of Benoit but I'd prefer to keep him on the roster between the two.

 

[MMC]

Unless I'm misremembering, he already had to clear waivers to be sent down this past year?

But no I'm not too concerned about having to waive him towards the end of camp. Nothing against him but there will be two dozen Mahuras on waivers during that time. Probably should say the same of Benoit but I'd prefer to keep him on the roster between the two.

Yes but I don't think he was ever placed on them. And because of his eligibilty, he was essentially handed a depth spot on the roster which was he perfect opportunity to cement himself as a NHL regular and he just didn't. Time to move onto other projects in the system

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Yes but I don't think he was ever placed on them. And because of his eligibilty, he was essentially handed a depth spot on the roster which was he perfect opportunity to cement himself as a NHL regular and he just didn't. Time to move onto other projects in the system

If we make a trade for a cap casualty D, I could see him going the other way, as NHL depth at a min cap hit.

 

[Duck Off]

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

Fowler-Drysdale
Vaakanainen-Shattenkirk
Benoit-Mahura

Gibson
Stolarz

Vatrano does seem like a good fit for Z, but I don't think Comtois is the best winger for them. I'd do:

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

I don't want to talk about the defense.

 

[Leonardo87]

Vatrano does seem like a good fit for Z, but I don't think Comtois is the best winger for them. I'd do:

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

I don't want to talk about the defense.

I don't think anyone does. it's that bad, lol.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Would anyone honestly be upset if we lost Mahura to waivers?

Considering that the alternatives are even worse at this point, yes.

 

[Duck Off]

Would anyone honestly be upset if we lost Mahura to waivers?

as of now? Definitely. He's our 6th best defenseman, and that's f***ing sad.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Vatrano does seem like a good fit for Z, but I don't think Comtois is the best winger for them. I'd do:

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

I don't want to talk about the defense.

Rico and Terry work together, I'd keep it that way. I'd put Strome on the wing, either Z or Lundy.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

There was mention of Zell possibly being considered to make the team in the free agency thread. But I wonder if Mint might have a more realistic shot given his build over Zell's.

 

[bsu]

Rico and Terry work together, I'd keep it that way. I'd put Strome on the wing, either Z or Lundy.

Rico worked with Zegras too while they were together (not that I mind whoever he plays with). Rico is a super versatile player.

 

[caliamad]

I don't want to talk about the defense.

as they say, it's going to get worse before it gets better.

Still dumbfounded we can give strome 5 x 5 but couldn't give Lindholm the contract the bruins gave him.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Rico worked with Zegras too while they were together (not that I mind whoever he plays with). Rico is a super versatile player.

I agree, Terry's my concern. Rico's an easy guy to play with, like Getz. I don't want Terry overthinking his game or over-focusing on defense.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

Rico and Terry work together, I'd keep it that way. I'd put Strome on the wing, either Z or Lundy.

Strome on the wing feels right to me as well. His faceoff numbers are pretty bad.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

i might try something like

Vatrano zegras strome
Henrique mctavish terry
Comtois Lundy silf
Jones carrick grant

I think we could see 1 of Henrique or comtois moved tho. Give comtois a shot in top 6 and if he shows he can be a useful player then go from there and lucic brought in.





Defense I’m Optimistic about

I think drysdale will be much improved, I think Vaaks will be healthier, we def need to add a little size tho

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

Still dumbfounded we can give strome 5 x 5 but couldn't give Lindholm the contract the bruins gave him.

It isn't THAT crazy to me. In 3 years, when our prime window opens, we would have 31-year-old Lindholm and 33-year-old Fowler. Having 1/3 of our blue line over 30, especially with Lindholm's injury history (and Cam's, TBH) could wind up feeling like an anchor. On the other hand, Strome is 1/12 of our forward group. Much easier to bury, if needed.

Now, you could debate the merits of Cam's deal, but that wasn't PV's decision.

And before anyone cites Colorado... We don't have a Makar.

 

[bsu]

No NHL team is running 3 under 22 year olds at center to start the season.

 

[All Mighty]

i might try something like

Vatrano zegras strome
Henrique mctavish terry
Comtois Lundy silf
Jones carrick grant

I think we could see 1 of Henrique or comtois moved tho. Give comtois a shot in top 6 and if he shows he can be a useful player then go from there and lucic brought in.





Defense I’m Optimistic about

I think drysdale will be much improved, I think Vaaks will be healthier, we def need to add a little size tho

This is the lineup I would go with (maybe swap Henrique and McTavish), but I really don’t have confidence in that 3rd line.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

No NHL team is running 3 under 22 year olds at center to start the season.

This team already did last year. And it's a good thing Lundestrom turns 23 in November then I guess.

 

[bsu]

This team already did last year. And it's a good thing Lundestrom turns 23 in November then I guess.

They didn't they had Getzlaf/Grant/Henrique (at times) We aren't going to go from that to just Grant IMO. We'll see I guess.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

They didn't they had Getzlaf/Grant/Henrique (at times) We aren't going to go from that to just Grant IMO. We'll see I guess.

Opening night featured Zegras-Getzlaf-Lundestrom-Groulx down the middle, obviously different when you swap a second line center for a fourth but Lundestrom is on his third contract and Zegras isn't a rookie, if they feel McTavish is ready then there's no reason not to.

The Sens currently are also running three centers basically the exact same age as the Ducks' group.

 

[Leonardo87]

Would run...

Henrique - Zegras - Vatrano
McTavish - Strome - Terry
Comtois - Lundy - Silf

 

[Rybread86]

So PIT needs to move our a Dman. I know we should be aiming for a RD, but what about trying to bring Pettersson back?