Prospect Info: 2024-25 Ducks Prospects

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Masse has a goal today.

 

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Masse has a goal today.

Finished 1+1.

 

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Finished 1+1.

Didnt really take as big of a leap as i expected him to this year (i know injury sordof slowed him down a bit).

 

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Tarin smith has an assist.

 

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Tarin smith has an assist.

Finished 0+2.

 

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Galimov scores a hatty with ES, PP and SH goals...

 

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Sennecke finished 0+2. Masse finished with an assist.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Solberg's goal, nice shot...

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If Solberg did wait for a moving screen so the goalie couldn't see when the shot was launched, then hot damn! I know top-end players who score often actually plan for that masking to occur before they take their shot.

 

[Webster]

If Solberg did wait for a moving screen so the goalie couldn't see when the shot was launched, then hot damn! I know top-end players who score often actually plan for that masking to occur before they take their shot.

Yeah looked like he waited there for the perfect shot.

Btw...Solberg listed at 6'3 218. Färjestad's coach talked about his size, and how it helps him knocking opponent players off the puck, and cleaning up in front of his net. Going to be a beast if he continues to bulk up.

 

[Masch78]

Yeah looked like he waited there for the perfect shot.

Btw...Solberg listed at 6'3 218. Färjestad's coach talked about his size, and how it helps him knocking opponent players off the puck, and cleaning up in front of his net. Going to be a beast if he continues to bulk up.

In my dreams him and Luneau work out as a tandem. Had the same kind of hope when Hampus and Monty arrived. Hope it works this time.

 

[HanSolo]

In my dreams him and Luneau work out as a tandem. Had the same kind of hope when Hampus and Monty arrived. Hope it works this time.

I think the Luneau-Solberg pairing makes more sense. Luneau can be the puck moving play driver with more offensive focus and Solberg can be the physical stay at home defenseman that can open up space for Luneau.

Though to be honest, I kinda think a dominant physical presence might be better as a pairing for Zellweger whose biggest problem, really, is getting outmuscled off the puck. If Solberg becomes known for a mean streak it might have a deterrent effect.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Yeah looked like he waited there for the perfect shot.

Btw...Solberg listed at 6'3 218. Färjestad's coach talked about his size, and how it helps him knocking opponent players off the puck, and cleaning up in front of his net. Going to be a beast if he continues to bulk up.

Interesting. CSB Final ranking of 2024 had Solberg's metric at 6'2 and 205 lbs. He's grown an inch and add 13 lbs since he was measured by last by CSB. Solberg has always been a beast due to his advanced physical development, which is why he was playing against men in his age 15-16 season in Norway and forward. Against his age peers, Solberg was able to produce offensively. Against men, the overall development was removed and he relied on his body more to mash and smash.

The move to the SHL from Norway is going to help Solberg finally get higher level play development than mashing and smashing his way around the ice. He has the physical gifts to afford to be patient for plays to develop. He needs more of this type of development to make him into a top-4 defenseman than just a mashing and smashing 3rd pairing d-man.

My standard of top-end defensive defenseman is Hampus Lindholm. He dominated as a 17-18 year old in the SHL j20 and HockeyAllvenskan (HA). From reports, his HA team got into SHL promotion tourney because of Lindholm's defense as he tilted the ice often. At age 18-19, he spent half a season in the AHL on North American ice after being held for medical reasons by the Ducks. Finally, at age 19-20 season, Lindholm finished with the second highest +/- rating on the NHL club with a +29 rating, ATOI of 19:26, and a CF% of 51.2% in 78 games played. Hampus was placed 7th best in rookie recognition in the league (Calder Trophy list).

I don't expect Solberg to be at Lindholm level of play at the same age, but I want Solberg to get as close as possible at tilting the ice while also being mashing and smashing d-man before coming to North America. The development program for the Ducks isn't great right now, which is why I'd rather let Solberg stew in the SHL for another year and solidify himself as a top-4 or top-2 defenseman for Farjestad next season. Anaheim had just shipped one of its own defensive prospects, LD Dionicio, to the Swiss league because they couldn't tame his overtly passionate display on the ice, after the play is dead. Very similar to Solberg's situation, but Farjestad is willing to work with Solberg.

 

[Webster]

@Hockey Duckie I haven't heard anything when it comes to Solberg next season, it's certainly possible that he stays another year with Färjestad. Their coach obviously likes him, letting him play top pairing minutes with their best d-man. We know Solberg has been benched for disciplinary reasons and he's been upset by this, but for the coach it's probably a part of the development.

But I guess it's up to the Ducks, I heard it was Verbeek who ordered the Clara move, not happy with the way Färjestad treated him. The GM is probably more pleased with Solberg's progression there.