Speculation: 2023-24 Roster Thread

[Mr Rogers]

I see Zegras/Fantilli being a pair and man I think we are about to see Zegs on a whole new level these next couple seasons.

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

If we need a last second goal I actually think we'd be better off with McTavish on the ice instead of Zegras

McT or Z can be the sixth man, we've got some good shots on the team

 

[lwvs84]

If we need a last second goal I actually think we'd be better off with McTavish on the ice instead of Zegras

If we pull the goalie, we could have them all out there. Eventually (if things reasonably work out), our 6 man with the goalie pulled: Zegras-Fantilli-Terry-McTavish-Zellweger-Minty

Next season, If Fantilli plays in the NHL:
Fantilli-Zegras-???
Henrique-McTavish-???

One of those will obviously be Terry, not sure if we have anyone else that's comfortable on the right side that we could/should try at RW... maybe Vatrano? Or try Fantilli on the right and have him as a shooter on his off wing. Jones/Nesterenko-Zegras-Fantilli, Henrique-McTavish-Terry?

Edit: beaten to it by @LePerilsofPerreault

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Henrique - McTavish - Terry
Fantilli/Carlsson <-> Zegras - Strome
Jones - Lundestrom - Vatrano

 

[Anarchynate]

If we pull the goalie, we could have them all out there. Eventually (if things reasonably work out), our 6 man with the goalie pulled: Zegras-Fantilli-Terry-McTavish-Zellweger-Minty

Next season, If Fantilli plays in the NHL:
Fantilli-Zegras-???
Henrique-McTavish-???

One of those will obviously be Terry, not sure if we have anyone else that's comfortable on the right side that we could/should try at RW... maybe Vatrano? Or try Fantilli on the right and have him as a shooter on his off wing. Jones/Nesterenko-Zegras-Fantilli, Henrique-McTavish-Terry?

Edit: beaten to it by @LePerilsofPerreault

Pastujav halfway through season

 

[lwvs84]

Pastujav halfway through season

Pasta's knock is skating right? The big centers (Fantilli/Carlsson and McTavish) will hopefully eventually be able to control the puck in the offensive zone similar to Getzlaf (can we get him back just to teach that skill?). That will give Pasta time to set up where he needs to, Fantilli/Carlsson controls, gets the puck to Z, who feeds Pasta

On a side note, it's amazing how close a "bad" skater is from a good one at that level, and how much of a difference it makes.

 

[Anarchynate]

Pasta's knock is skating right? The big centers (Fantilli/Carlsson and McTavish) will hopefully eventually be able to control the puck in the offensive zone similar to Getzlaf (can we get him back just to teach that skill?). That will give Pasta time to set up where he needs to, Fantilli/Carlsson controls, gets the puck to Z, who feeds Pasta

On a side note, it's amazing how close a "bad" skater is from a good one at that level, and how much of a difference it makes.

Watching Pasta at the open ice practices last September he really stood out, his shot is as advertised and his east west skating is pretty elusive. North and south is a little clunky but he doesn’t need to be a burner IMO. Use his rocket shot and iq and everything else will fall into place.

 

[ADHB]

Hoping Pastujov can be a player similar to Perry. He’s not as “wormy” but he can maybe be successful as a guy who just knows how to score goals despite not being the fastest guy. They’re built fairly similarly.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

Watching Pasta at the open ice practices last September he really stood out, his shot is as advertised and his east west skating is pretty elusive. North and south is a little clunky but he doesn’t need to be a burner IMO. Use his rocket shot and iq and everything else will fall into place.

McTavish is a fairly meh skater and he’s had good results. I think Pasta’s skating will limit him but I definitely still think he’s got something special

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Zegras/McTavish/Vatrano
Henrique/Fanta/Terry

 

[Rybread86]

Gaucher, Fantilli, McT, Lundy... I think we will eventually see Zegras tried at wing again. Henrique is gone by the TDL so he might start on the wing but we need more top 6 firepower

 

[91Fedorov]

Henrique - McTavish - Terry
Fantilli/Carlsson <-> Zegras - Strome
Jones - Lundestrom - Vatrano

I think this will be how we start the season. I think eventually Zegras move to wing and Fantilli takes over at center though.

It will be really nice to have a pair of high end talents on each line.

 

[OCSportsfan]

I think Zegras will take it to another level as wing. Not sure if he will be with Mac or this years pick, but he will be a top line winger.

 

[All Mighty]

Next order of business: go back to the Mighty Ducks logo. I want Fantilli (or whoever) to put on a jersey with that logo in June.

 

[Leonardo87]

Zegras/McTavish/Vatrano
Henrique/Fanta/Terry

Yeah it seems Zegras is destined to the wing, he’s been playing there anyway this past season with Henrique or Strome taking face offs.

We add another Top 6 forward, via FA or from the system, we are looking very good. Just gotta fix the D.

 

[dracom]

I worry about zegras on the wing. When he did play there last season he was noticeably worse

 

[Leonardo87]

I worry about zegras on the wing. When he did play there last season he was noticeably worse

With Fantilli, Zegras, and McTavish, someone has to go to wing if in the Top 6. Unless you are running them down the middle, but Mac at 3C? I dunno.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Next order of business: go back to the Mighty Ducks logo. I want Fantilli (or whoever) to put on a jersey with that logo in June.

should be the teams full time.

 

[Elvs]

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should be the teams full time.

Except it's the wrong colors.

 

[91Fedorov]

I worry about zegras on the wing. When he did play there last season he was noticeably worse

I agree, but I think that had to do with us not having a strong center to play with him. It was usually Strome.

 

[Duck Off]

Except it's the wrong colors.

they just need to change the pants. I don't mind the jersey.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Except it's the wrong colors.

When San Diego Padres in MLB went back to their OG team colors they started being great again, maybe the Ducks should go back to the classic 90s colors.

 

[DavidBL]

I agree, but I think that had to do with us not having a strong center to play with him. It was usually Strome.

I admit I didn't get to see a lot of games this season but I think he was referring to Zs rookie year. He didn't really start breaking out until he was moved to center. This past year he played with Rico or Strome and they took face-offs but Z was generally still the center from what I could tell.

 

[Rybread86]

Just gotta fix the D.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

Next order of business: go back to the Mighty Ducks logo. I want Fantilli (or whoever) to put on a jersey with that logo in June.

I genuinely think that was the plan if we got 1OA, and maybe still is.

There cannot be a better time to debut a new jersey than a generational prospect putting it on.