Speculation: 2023-24 Roster Thread

[MMC]

Luneau on conditioning…. I assume Hagg just taking his roster spot

Luneau still counts on the active roster while on conditioning loan

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Luneau still counts on the active roster while on conditioning loan

Oh, wasnt sure... then idk

 

[MMC]

Oh, wasnt sure... then idk

Since without him they only have 6 defensemen, it makes sense that they would go with 8D on the roster, but if they're planning to activate Killorn tomorrow it's a bit interesting that they filled the roster spot already. Of course they can send someone down (maybe Hagg again), but it would be weird to call him up on a day they don't play just to send him down again

 

[robbieboy3686]

I wonder if killorn had enough training camp to not need so much time to get up too speed, also, I would imagine he’s been able to stay active given it was only a finger injury?

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

I wonder if killorn had enough training camp to not need so much time to get up too speed, also, I would imagine he’s been able to stay active given it was only a finger injury?

He went through the whole training camp.. remember he played in one pre season game

 

[Daz28]

Admittedly I don't know a ton about Killorn but based on his age I'd guess speed-wise he is probably a good fit with Silfverberg, too?

I don't like Killorn on this line. He's the guy that follows the rush up, and then finds the perfect positioning around the net to receive a pass/tip, or get a rebound. For me his ideal linemates would be Zegs and Strome.

I also just don't think that they would waive Silf out of principle. Waiving Henrique was seen as kind of a dick move

I really don't think anyone would claim Silf's salary/production, so dick move aside, if it saves a waiver claim against us, then I'd do it. If injuries pile up(likely Silf), then guys like Brock and Bo become valuable. If Silf did get claimed, his 12 minutes could be easily covered by Bo or McGinn as PK'ers anyways. I'd hope they make the best decision for the team.

 

[robbieboy3686]

He went through the whole training camp.. remember he played in one pre season game

True

 

[Ducks DVM]

I don't like Killorn on this line. He's the guy that follows the rush up, and then finds the perfect positioning around the net to receive a pass/tip, or get a rebound. For me his ideal linemates would be Zegs and Strome.



I really don't think anyone would claim Silf's salary/production, so dick move aside, if it saves a waiver claim against us, then I'd do it. If injuries pile up(likely Silf), then guys like Brock and Bo become valuable. If Silf did get claimed, his 12 minutes could be easily covered by Bo or McGinn as PK'ers anyways. I'd hope they make the best decision for the team.

What does McGinn bring that Silfverberg doesn’t that you wouldn’t waive him instead?

 

[duckpuck]

What does McGinn bring that Silfverberg doesn’t that you wouldn’t waive him instead?

McGinn is 4 years younger and a better skater at this point. McGinn is paid half as much but has an extra year of term. So it boils down as to whether the ducks view the extra year as adding value or taking it away. McGinn has played so little for the ducks, it is hard to know what he brings.

 

[Daz28]

What does McGinn bring that Silfverberg doesn’t that you wouldn’t waive him instead?

What duckpuck said, and he adds an extra year of service as a Silf like player.

 

[Ducks DVM]

What duckpuck said, and he adds an extra year of service as a Silf like player.

Money (as far as cap, and they’re also getting decent attendance as far as real money goes) is sorta irrelevant for this season. They’d almost certainly rather have the empty roster and cap space next year. They’re having to send players through waivers now, roster flexibility would be be better sooner rather than later.

McGinn cleared waivers in March. What about his play makes you think he’s likely to be claimed now?

 

[MMC]

Hagg returned to SD per AHL transactions. Clears a spot for Killorn

 

[FlyingV09]

Given Verbeek has less of a personal connection with Silf, I could see him waiving him. Doubt it actually happens though.

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[Firequacker]

Given Verbeek has less of a personal connection with Silf, I could see him waiving him. Doubt it actually happens though.

Supposedly Silf is being counted on in a big way as a mentor to Carlsson and has really hit it off with him. Since this year is openly more about developing Carlsson properly than it is about fielding the most competitive roster every night, Verbeek may very well value him beyond his on-ice contributions despite the limited personal connection.

I also think people are comparing Silfverberg now to past Silfverberg, more than they're comparing him to other players who might be waived, but that's a different issue. Being an effective PKer makes him more useful than Jones immediately, and for all the grief Silfvy gets about his health issues, it's not like he's McGinn who's been hurt so much it's hard to remember he exists.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

Supposedly Silf is being counted on in a big way as a mentor to Carlsson and has really hit it off with him. Since this year is openly more about developing Carlsson properly than it is about fielding the most competitive roster every night, Verbeek may very well value him beyond his on-ice contributions despite the limited personal connection.

I also think people are comparing Silfverberg now to past Silfverberg, more than they're comparing him to other players who might be waived, but that's a different issue. Being an effective PKer makes him more useful than Jones immediately, and for all the grief Silfvy gets about his health issues, it's not like he's McGinn who's been hurt so much it's hard to remember he exists.

I know Silf would host some combo of Rakell/Lindholm for Swedish food when they were in town... I hope Carlsson makes the cut lol

 

[Daz28]

Money (as far as cap, and they’re also getting decent attendance as far as real money goes) is sorta irrelevant for this season. They’d almost certainly rather have the empty roster and cap space next year. They’re having to send players through waivers now, roster flexibility would be be better sooner rather than later.

McGinn cleared waivers in March. What about his play makes you think he’s likely to be claimed now?

It has nothing to do with his play. I just think Silf is the least likely be claimed. 3 forward spots open up from UFA's next year, so that's really not an issue. Next year Brock can be a Silf replacement on the PK. Honestly, there's a handful of guys I wouldn't be upset if waived and claimed, so it's not a big deal.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

At this point you just let Silf retire a Duck as it was previously reported he's playing out his contract to return to Sweden for 1 last year in SHL.

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Anaheim and Detroit getting good again around the same time.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Through 11 games last season:

3-7-1 GF 29 GA 52 (-23)

This season:

7-4-0 GF 37 GA 32 (+5)

Without the big comebacks, can reasonably expect a similar record out of those games, but no denying this is a hugely improved hockey club.

 

[Leonardo87]

Ducks just hit 20% on the PP, it’s amazing what you can do when special teams are clicking.

 

[AngelDuck]

Through 11 games last season:

3-7-1 GF 29 GA 52 (-23)

This season:

7-4-0 GF 37 GA 32 (+5)

Without the big comebacks, can reasonably expect a similar record out of those games, but no denying this is a hugely improved hockey club.

The goal differential stands out. They’re not getting blown out this season by anyone

 

[bl02]

Ranger fan here and big Vatrano fan. Seeing he's putting up great numbers. Have only watched a few Ducks games and he's looked good. How has his overall game been?

 

[ScarTroy]

Ranger fan here and big Vatrano fan. Seeing he's putting up great numbers. Have only watched a few Ducks games and he's looked good. How has his overall game been?

He’s been good in the offensive zone, he’s not the best defensively but we’ve known that. He’s going to start getting much tougher matchups because McTavish seems like he isn’t going to wait around for Carlsson to take the 1C role, he’s just gonna grab it himself.