Prospect Info: 2024-25 Ducks Prospects

[tomd]

I heard Solberg is getting a lot of attention these days, it looks like he's one of the more interesting names around the hockey world right now.

I was thinking...is there a chance some team comes up with a nice offer, and he gets traded? I hope not. Solberg is a Duck now, he doesn't want to move again.

How does one say "no" in Norwegian?

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I heard Solberg is getting a lot of attention these days, it looks like he's one of the more interesting names around the hockey world right now.

I was thinking...is there a chance some team comes up with a nice offer, and he gets traded? I hope not. Solberg is a Duck now, he doesn't want to move again.

His former SHL team must be pretty embarrassed now about how they treated him. They seem like they wanted him to be as soft as Fowler with zero hitting at all. Appears based on Maddens own words they were not a fan of how they utilized him and treated his physical side of his game.

 

[forever1922]

His former SHL team must be pretty embarrassed now about how they treated him. They seem like they wanted him to be as soft as Fowler with zero hitting at all. Appears based on Maddens own words they were not a fan of how they utilized him and treated his physical side of his game.

I'm sure ghis was somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but yeah, it's obviously not the case.

His physicality was appreciated, but in european leagues it's just a fact that the referees call penalties simply for hard hits. Be it more emphasis on player safety or referees shitting their pants for any crowd reaction whatsoever, that's how it is. Now for Solberg this meant he had to play on the edge but it spilled over too often for the cosches liking.

I don't think this reflects poorly on Färjestad at all, his play with the puck took a big step this year, which as you already know was the emphasis for him.

 

[Sendhelp2Anaheim]

I heard Solberg is getting a lot of attention these days, it looks like he's one of the more interesting names around the hockey world right now.

I was thinking...is there a chance some team comes up with a nice offer, and he gets traded? I hope not. Solberg is a Duck now, he doesn't want to move again.

I think our scouts and management are very high on him, can’t see a trade that would be offered for him, that we would see as good enough.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I'm sure ghis was somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but yeah, it's obviously not the case.

His physicality was appreciated, but in european leagues it's just a fact that the referees call penalties simply for hard hits. Be it more emphasis on player safety or referees shitting their pants for any crowd reaction whatsoever, that's how it is. Now for Solberg this meant he had to play on the edge but it spilled over too often for the cosches liking.

I don't think this reflects poorly on Färjestad at all, his play with the puck took a big step this year, which as you already know was the emphasis for him.

Yeah. I just found it funny how he took off the sudden was out of SHL and in the tournament.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

I'm sure ghis was somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but yeah, it's obviously not the case.

His physicality was appreciated, but in european leagues it's just a fact that the referees call penalties simply for hard hits. Be it more emphasis on player safety or referees shitting their pants for any crowd reaction whatsoever, that's how it is. Now for Solberg this meant he had to play on the edge but it spilled over too often for the cosches liking.

I don't think this reflects poorly on Färjestad at all, his play with the puck took a big step this year, which as you already know was the emphasis for him.

I don't think Farjestad gets a lot of credit for helping Solberg develop into a 2-way forward while also trying to make Solberg play a controlled game. Solberg did go over the edge to where the refs were penalizing him. Solberg continued beating on a player downed on the ice after the whistle was when Farjestad had to have an intervention with Solberg to control his temper. The SHL still has to protect all of its players and beating upon a down player is an egregious offense. This was a constant problem with Solberg going overboard throughout the season, but Farjestad knew if he can be a poised player, then the rest of his game shines. Soon enough, Solberg started chipping in on offense at the SHL level.

What is odd about people chirping that Farjestad limited Solberg's physical play is that Solberg lead Farjestad in hits. Farjestad wasn't limiting Solberg's physicality, they were trying to limit his hot temper - which would often give the opponent a PP opportunity. People are confusing that Farjestad was limiting.

With Duck My Life video reporting of the World Championships, we saw pretty early how if Solberg isn't playing controlled, then he is simply playing pond hockey and missing a lot of plays as well as hits. When Solberg finally settled down, then his game was great! And yet, Solberg still cannot control his temper throughout the tourney. We are hoping that Solberg can remove that negative part of his game, but that is exactly what Farjestad was trying to do with Solberg so that he can become a reliable top-4, 2-way D instead of a bottom pairing D who loves to hit, but takes far too many penalties.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I heard Solberg is getting a lot of attention these days, it looks like he's one of the more interesting names around the hockey world right now.

I was thinking...is there a chance some team comes up with a nice offer, and he gets traded? I hope not. Solberg is a Duck now, he doesn't want to move again.

Come on @Webster how many of those clicks were yours? lol

 

[Webster]

I don't think Farjestad gets a lot of credit for helping Solberg develop into a 2-way forward while also trying to make Solberg play a controlled game. Solberg did go over the edge to where the refs were penalizing him. Solberg continued beating on a player downed on the ice after the whistle was when Farjestad had to have an intervention with Solberg to control his temper. The SHL still has to protect all of its players and beating upon a down player is an egregious offense. This was a constant problem with Solberg going overboard throughout the season, but Farjestad knew if he can be a poised player, then the rest of his game shines. Soon enough, Solberg started chipping in on offense at the SHL level.

What is odd about people chirping that Farjestad limited Solberg's physical play is that Solberg lead Farjestad in hits. Farjestad wasn't limiting Solberg's physicality, they were trying to limit his hot temper - which would often give the opponent a PP opportunity. People are confusing that Farjestad was limiting.

With Duck My Life video reporting of the World Championships, we saw pretty early how if Solberg isn't playing controlled, then he is simply playing pond hockey and missing a lot of plays as well as hits. When Solberg finally settled down, then his game was great! And yet, Solberg still cannot control his temper throughout the tourney. We are hoping that Solberg can remove that negative part of his game, but that is exactly what Farjestad was trying to do with Solberg so that he can become a reliable top-4, 2-way D instead of a bottom pairing D who loves to hit, but takes far too many penalties.

Don't go there again, because what you're saying simply isn't what happened.

Solberg only had 16 PIMs with Färjestad. Their most penalized player had 61, then 6-7 players in the 30-50 range. So Solberg didn't take a lot of penalties at all, that wasn't the problem.

It's been said here numerous times, they wanted to change his game, limit his hard play and aggressiveness. And if he didn't listen they benched him. In other words, basically change what the Ducks love about him. That's why they pulled him out, enough was enough.

I think our scouts and management are very high on him, can’t see a trade that would be offered for him, that we would see as good enough.

I hope that's the case. His stocks obviously went through the roof after the Worlds, and other teams may want to have him. How about the Leafs...lol

 

[Sendhelp2Anaheim]

Don't go there again, because what you're saying simply isn't what happened.

Solberg only had 16 PIMs with Färjestad. Their most penalized player had 61, then 6-7 players in the 30-50 range. So Solberg didn't take a lot of penalties at all, that wasn't the problem.

It's been said here numerous times, they wanted to change his game, limit his hard play and aggressiveness. And if he didn't listen they benched him. In other words, basically change what the Ducks love about him. That's why they pulled him out, enough was enough.


I hope that's the case. His stocks obviously went through the roof after the Worlds, and other teams may want to have him. How about the Leafs...lol

I don’t think the leafs have the pieces to get a move done unless they are like offering up knies

 

[Ducks DVM]

How does one say "no" in Norwegian?

ingen

According to Google translate

 

[Webster]

ingen

According to Google translate

Another Google blunder. That word is used in a sentence like...no way out, (ingen vei ut).

Try this...
Yes = Ja
No = Nei

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Cutter did the same thing in college, and he’s never seemed to not have good effort in the NHL.

With highly talented players some of them never learn it at the lower levels, those teams are not going to bench their best players and so they cherry pick or maybe won't block shots or whatever but being a competent defensive player can be learned, the traits and IQ stuff is alot harder to improve upon so teams bet on that

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I heard Solberg is getting a lot of attention these days, it looks like he's one of the more interesting names around the hockey world right now.

I was thinking...is there a chance some team comes up with a nice offer, and he gets traded? I hope not. Solberg is a Duck now, he doesn't want to move again.

Honestly, anaheim could very well make another Drysdale/Gauthier type trade or make a package for a 1st line player. That being said anaheim liked him so much to trade up for him, we've got a number of "offensive " men who have a chance to be good NHL players...we don't have alot like Solberg so I would be surprised.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Another Google blunder. That word is used in a sentence like...no way out, (ingen vei ut).

Try this...
Yes = Ja
No = Nei

AI overlords trying to get me killed overseas, I see.

I rather enjoyed Oslo. They must know.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Don't go there again, because what you're saying simply isn't what happened.

Solberg only had 16 PIMs with Färjestad. Their most penalized player had 61, then 6-7 players in the 30-50 range. So Solberg didn't take a lot of penalties at all, that wasn't the problem.

It's been said here numerous times, they wanted to change his game, limit his hard play and aggressiveness. And if he didn't listen they benched him. In other words, basically change what the Ducks love about him. That's why they pulled him out, enough was enough.

You watched the Worlds, right? You did see Duck My Life pointing out that his overaggressive play made him miss several hits, misplayed attacks, and get lost in the defensive end, right? It was only after Solberg learned to play calmed down did we see better play. But also Duck My Life noted that the coaching staff started Solberg mostly in the OZone to help limit some defensive deficiencies. The wildness of his actions still remained at Worlds and even you said Solberg will need to limit that. Or are you forgetting you admitted to that recurring problem?

Therein lies the difference between the point of views. You love the flash, but neglect it doesn't make you a top-4, 2-way D. Gudas is the perfect example of how Solberg should exercise his physicality while also being defensively responsible. My favorite defensive d-man is Hampus Lindholm and his superior defense helped his HockeyAllsvenskan team win in the playoffs to get into the SHL level at age 18. Solberg's defense is nowhere near Lindholm at their respective ages. Solberg needs more time to refine his overall game and not be rushed to the NHL. He was receiving favorable starts at this year's Worlds, meaning he was being sheltered. If Solberg is to be a top-4D, then he really can't be sheltered with favorable OZ starts. That's why at the AHL level, RD Moore passed him and Luneau up at the end of the season in the AHL.

I want a top-4, 2-way D. I don't want a big ass rooster playing with its head cutoff b/c he can throw the body around a bit.

 

[Webster]

@Hockey Duckie You worry too much. All the signals I'm picking up indicate he'll play with the Ducks sooner than you think. He may start with the Gulls, as he said. But all that depends on his camp. I prefer to listen to the experts and not this woman on a youtube channel.

 

[HanSolo]

You watched the Worlds, right? You did see Duck My Life pointing out that his overaggressive play made him miss several hits, misplayed attacks, and get lost in the defensive end, right? It was only after Solberg learned to play calmed down did we see better play. But also Duck My Life noted that the coaching staff started Solberg mostly in the OZone to help limit some defensive deficiencies. The wildness of his actions still remained at Worlds and even you said Solberg will need to limit that. Or are you forgetting you admitted to that recurring problem?

Therein lies the difference between the point of views. You love the flash, but neglect it doesn't make you a top-4, 2-way D. Gudas is the perfect example of how Solberg should exercise his physicality while also being defensively responsible. My favorite defensive d-man is Hampus Lindholm and his superior defense helped his HockeyAllsvenskan team win in the playoffs to get into the SHL level at age 18. Solberg's defense is nowhere near Lindholm at their respective ages. Solberg needs more time to refine his overall game and not be rushed to the NHL. He was receiving favorable starts at this year's Worlds, meaning he was being sheltered. If Solberg is to be a top-4D, then he really can't be sheltered with favorable OZ starts. That's why at the AHL level, RD Moore passed him and Luneau up at the end of the season in the AHL.

I want a top-4, 2-way D. I don't want a big ass rooster playing with its head cutoff b/c he can throw the body around a bit.

The missing open ice hits thing can be corrected very quickly. Like he could have Ducks dev camp coaches tell him "if you want to make the Ducks this year, cut that shit out. The Ducks will work with you on how to time those hits gradually over the course of your career. Just play it safe and focus on positioning first" and all he has to do is elect not to make those attempts.

Of course it's up to him, but those are mistakes that stem purely from bad choices and lack of experience. But the fix is rather simple. In all other respects he's shown good two way instincts and being able to play nearly 30 minutes a game at his age speaks well to his potential to make the big club. I'm not gonna pretend he's penciled in by default but it's not outside the realm of possibility. He has a whole summer to improve his strength and conditioning and watch game tape and then a training camp and preseason to fight for a spot.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

The Memorial Cup is about to get underway. Game one features the host Rimouski Oceanic (Blais) taking on young phenom Gavin McKenna and the WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Blais with a shifty move and a beauty pass for a tap in goal, tying the game at 1-1 with just 20 seconds left in the first period

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Blais loses the puck on entry but stays on it, wins a battle and then makes another quick intuitive pass to set up a goal

 

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[WhatTheDuck]

I could picture Blais making the move to NCAA for a couple seasons, I think that could be a good step for him now that the option is available.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I could picture Blais making the move to NCAA for a couple seasons, I think that could be a good step for him now that the option is available.

Don’t the Ducks have only 2 years to sign him after being drafted from the CHL?

 

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Don’t the Ducks have only 2 years to sign him after being drafted from the CHL?

Not if he goes to college. The rights period is extended.