Prospect Info: 2024-25 Ducks Prospects
- Thread starter Leonardo87
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Ya Anaheim prob should put in him AHL(assuming he’d be okay with it)
Ahl is built for his style of play…. Start getting him used to NA hockey and culture.
The Midnight Burrito
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What’s weird about it? They’ve been saying he needs his minutes limited because he’s young and he’s sometimes too aggressive, essentially. That sounds about as bland and normal as can be.
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Lack of patience perhaps, I didn't expect this to happen. Färjestad's coaches have said a lot of positive things about him. He's always full of energy and the process can't go fast enough, so I guess they're trying to slow him down a bit.
But again, he's in the wrong league imo. Even though he plays a physical game, he doesn't take many penalties, his hits are always clean. But they'll still keep him on a leash there.
I think I might be misunderstanding the messaging. I was under the interpretation that they were completely against sending him down and were limiting his play to prevent exhaustion. He hasn't really played since then, and now everyone seems mad.
The Midnight Burrito
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I'd be a lot more concerned about an 18 year-old who was content to be scratched than one who wants to go somewhere where he can play.
My biggest worry about him is that he is playing in a league that is too advanced for an 18 year old defenseman. North American junior hockey would be ideal for him this year and then on to the AHL next year.
My biggest worry about him is that he is playing in a league that is too advanced for an 18 year old defenseman. North American junior hockey would be ideal for him this year and then on to the AHL next year.
I am genuinely confused about why people think an 18 year old being overeager to play is a negative quality.
As am I. I'd be frustrated too, if I were him. He's a hockey player. He wants to play hockey.
Both of them are clearly playing in leagues that are above their current talent level. N/A junior would be a better fit for both.
The Midnight Burrito
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Of course I expect any player to be frustrated about not playing. That’s often the point of not playing someone. How they express that frustration is something else. A demand to be sent somewhere else is unusual and not automatically justified.
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I don't think it was a demand, more like he asked or discussed it with management. It looks like he doesn't have patience with their development process. As mentioned, just so eager to play. He probably has something to learn there, this process takes time.
I wouldn't say it's lack of talent when it comes to Solberg, remember he started very well for Färjestad, 2nd pairing for 10 games. They have explained why he plays less minutes for now.
Point taken but my philosophy has always been to put a prospect where he will be able to dominate while still being challenged and being able to try new things to expand his game. I don't think the SHL is the best place for him in those regards. Just my $0.02.
