Speculation: 2023-24 Roster Thread

[Reveille1984]

That bottom 6 is just horrendous. As bad as last year if not worse. I understand there are a couple key players injured but Jesus Christ. To be honest that 2nd line is woof too

Starting the year missing two top six guys is going to scuff any lineup, especially ours where we don't have any forward depth.

Also having basically four rookies on the blueline (LaCombe/Luneau/Minty and JD who hasn't played hockey in a year), there's going to be a lot of growing pains.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

I mean. Can anyone argue against the cases being made?

You have well over 1k posts. You should know the answer to that.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

I was underwhelmed by the jersey but I love the pants/helmets/gloves

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

I like Jones and Carrick, and I have hopes that Leason may at least not be a black hole based on preseason. Small hopes, but hopes. He and Carrick appeared to have good chemistry at least.

Perhaps Leason spent all off season reading these boards and made it his life's mission to prove hfducks wrong.

 

[DavidBL]

Starting the year missing two top six guys is going to scuff any lineup, especially ours where we don't have any forward depth.

Also having basically four rookies on the blueline (LaCombe/Luneau/Minty and JD who hasn't played hockey in a year), there's going to be a lot of growing pains.

I think most teams would struggle with losing 2 top 6 forwards at the same time. We can't look at our roster as if it was healthy. Yes every team has injuries but most teams don't have extra top 6 players playing on their 3rd line. Strome and Vatrano are actually quite good depth.

I agree on the blueline.

Perhaps Leason spent all off season reading these boards and made it his life's mission to prove hfducks wrong.

I hope he succeeds. hahah. Not going to hold my breath though.

 

[MMC]

 

[Static]

Another mystery injury, sure.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Clearly saving cap space for adding Kane come playoff time.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

Another mystery injury, sure.

He blocked a shot and was hobbling one of the preseason games. I think it was against the kings.. Could be foot related

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

Another mystery injury, sure.

Robidas island

 

[Ducks DVM]

Perhaps Leason spent all off season reading these boards and made it his life's mission to prove hfducks wrong.

I’m hoping he’s just a big guy and took an extra couple of years to physically mature.

 

[robbieboy3686]

I’m hoping he’s just a big guy and took an extra couple of years to physically mature.

He plays with a lot of pace. Cronin says he wants the duck players to “ be hunting” he does fit that kind of mold. As Cronin says “ it’s not in his dna” as far as being physical. But tenacity while playing sets a good bar

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

The problem with the defense is that none of the RD belong anywhere near top pairing duties. Neither does Fowler without another top pairing (and physical) guy. Which means everyone on the right side is going to likely be playing above where they ought to be, meaning the defense is going to get caved in repeatedly until they get used to all new partners and systems, and then likely they’re going to just be bad. The left side also doesn’t have a legit 2nd pairing guy yet either.

Better than last year is still bad.

They have to outscore their problems, which I think will work. Sometimes. When healthy. If the PP is decent.

 

[Ducks DVM]

They have to outscore their problems, which I think will work. Sometimes. When healthy. If the PP is decent.

I think you’re correct. It should make for a lot of entertaining/high event hockey at least

 

[DavidBL]

So I'd say we have 5 out of 6 top 6 forwards for the next 4 years. If we added one via UFA or trade who would people target?

 

[Ducks DVM]

So I'd say we have 5 out of 6 top 6 forwards for the next 4 years. If we added one via UFA or trade who would people target?

I have no idea who’s available, but it needs to be someone with size.

 

[DavidBL]

I have no idea who’s available, but it needs to be someone with size.

I suppose Bertuzzi could be a fit there. At least ufa. Can't see Stamkos leaving and not sure what he he'll have left at 35. Nylander is always talked about but he's not that sizable. Boeser is not too tall but has some decent mass. I guess boeser a d Nylander are actually pretty similar I'm build.

 

[robbieboy3686]

I have no idea who’s available, but it needs to be someone with size.

Usually every season 1/2 higher profile wingers for whatever reason become trade targets around the league. Let’s just hope it’s a larger skilled forward out East that we can bring home to anaheim

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Wasn’t quite sure where to put this, so I’ll leave it here. Encouraging sign that they posted this video more than 2 hours before the game.

 

[pbgoalie]

I think most teams would struggle with losing 2 top 6 forwards at the same time. We can't look at our roster as if it was healthy. Yes every team has injuries but most teams don't have extra top 6 players playing on their 3rd line. Strome and Vatrano are actually quite good depth.

I agree on the blueline.


I hope he succeeds. hahah. Not going to hold my breath though.

Only matters if he wins some
Fights!!

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

So I'd say we have 5 out of 6 top 6 forwards for the next 4 years. If we added one via UFA or trade who would people target?

I'd like to see them make a run at Nylander.

Incredible player.

 

[DavidBL]

I'd like to see them make a run at Nylander.

Incredible player.

Honestly part of me could really see this. We're one of the teams that can actually pay him.

 

[All Mighty]

Honestly part of me could really see this. We're one of the teams that can actually pay him.

I wouldn't be shocked if we tried, but I doubt he would come here unless we give him an outrageous amount of money. If the Leafs can't keep him, then I think he's going to Carolina.

 

[DavidBL]

I wouldn't be shocked if we tried, but I doubt he would come here unless we give him an outrageous amount of money. If the Leafs can't keep him, then I think he's going to Carolina.

Can't see Carolina giv8ng him tons of money. I actually see him in Chicago.
The savings let's Tor keep Burtuzzi and Domi.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

Wasn’t quite sure where to put this, so I’ll leave it here. Encouraging sign that they posted this video more than 2 hours before the game.

What you don't see is that Cronin has them running liners inside the plane