Prospect Info: 2024-25 Ducks Prospects
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Smirnov2Chistov
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Was there any indication that Demidov did not want to be a Duck? Or am i confusing that with Michkov?
CrazyDuck4u
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Neither. Reports were that Michkov didn't want to play for Arizona or Washington, and that he liked the Ducks and the Ducks almost took him.
Madden himself said they almost took Demidov at #3 last year. He said they were going forward and the 2 forwards they had identified were Beckett and Demidov.
I've been watching Demidov in his playoff series and he is shifty and very dangerous with the puck. His skating though is kinda average and he really hasn't been a factor except on the PP. Ultimately, I think Madden made the right call with Sennecke...the size and upside is just too unique. I haven't run the numbers (we have another poster who does that) but my impression is that Sennecke had a pretty average (for him) final month or so of the season and that probably affected how I perceived his season as a whole. He seems back on track now and I'd love to see Oshawa in the MC this year...would be a big showcase for him.
Pretty sure he said it in his standard dra ft summary.
I’m at dinner so this was the best I could do:
Anaheim Ducks Executive Drops Surprising Scoop About Ivan Demidov and the NHL Draft
While the Ivan Demidov situation has been generating a lot of buzz lately in Montreal, it has come to light that the prospect almost didn't end up with the Canadiens
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CrazyDuck4u
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Anaheim4ever
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I wonder why he won't name the 3rd player.Pretty sure he said it in his standard dra ft summary.
I’m at dinner so this was the best I could do:
Anaheim Ducks Executive Drops Surprising Scoop About Ivan Demidov and the NHL Draft
While the Ivan Demidov situation has been generating a lot of buzz lately in Montreal, it has come to light that the prospect almost didn't end up with the Canadiens
Obvious first guess is Lindstrom but the next forwards drafted is Inginla and Catton. Catton simply might have been too small for Verbeek for a #3 pick with Sennecke and Demidov on board.
With a lot more work to do, he is looking bulkier to me already, compared to draft for example
LePerilsofPerreault
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That playoff beard is out of control
Hockey Duckie
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According to Verbeek, Sennecke grew an inch since being drafted, but remained the same weight. Maybe the lighting in the room gave him "300" movie-like body sculpturing.
CrazyDuck4u
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Dude needs to bulk up for sure. Otherwise he will get rag doled in the NHL
The seemingly ever-present concern with 18-20yo players not being made of muscle is getting a little silly.
These things take years.
These things take years.
Sennecke plays a heavier game style than Kempe but still - you have a great point. It's not like he have to become the Mountain. He will need years to build up but it's not like it will take 10 years to get to his 1st NHL game
Anaheim4ever
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About 6 years later since 2019 draft and Zegras still needs to bulk up.
Sean Garrity
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We all considered Getzlaf a “heavy” player, but a picture with his shirt off shows he had a pretty scrawny upper body by picture. It’s all in the flexibility and then core/legs. There aren’t very many “buff” hockey players, they’re mainly super lean.
Strength on the ice is really about leg strength to make you stronger on your skates.
