Speculation: Anaheim Ducks Training camp/Preseason 2024 (First Preseason game Sept 24th @7pm PT)

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[Quack Shot]

Seems some shuffling going around. Dumolin on the right side when they said he'd not play that. Seems some experimenting, perhaps to fit the other groups roster so they can play tomorrow vs Sharks? No idea.

But Hinds-Warren pair could be great eventually

Dum said he can play either side I believe

 

[Kalv]

Dum said he can play either side I believe

Yes, and he played on the right for large chunks last year. But before the preseason someone (was it Pat or Cronin?) shared that we want him to play left side.
It makes sense to at least try him onright, sure, tho

 

[robbieboy3686]

It's certainly not a prototypical third line, and I worry about them in possession. Who gets the puck back when/if they lose it? When they have the puck, they'll certainly be able to score, but there could be some ugly shifts.

If you replaced Fabbri with a good two-way winger, I'd be a lot more comfortable with it. Maybe Colangelo will impress and move up to be that guy, with Vatrano sliding to the other side.

My big prediction for the season, is that strome and fabri have bounce back years, Vatrano is himself with 25 goals but better defensive play ( fabri 23 goals and a career year 75 games played as well)

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Yes, and he played on the right for large chunks last year. But before the preseason someone (was it Pat or Cronin?) shared that we want him to play left side.
It makes sense to at least try him onright, sure, tho

It's probably best for us to see what left shot D-man can actually stay at RD b/c we're lacking quality depth in our system, especially since we drafted three more LD's in the past draft and the emergence of Hot Rod this past season. Fortunately, we have three left shot who have played RD before going pro in LaCombe, Zell, and Hinds. Playing RD for those left shot d-men is far more natural than say Vaaks playing RD.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

I like how both of these units are set up. Carlsson and Zegras each have 2 one-timer passing targets. Very curious how McT looks in the bumper spot.

Kinda wish we had a right handed one-timer threat on the left side as well. Everyone knows Z and Carlsson are going to be looking pass first, second, and third.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Kinda wish we had a right handed one-timer threat on the left side as well. Everyone knows Z and Carlsson are going to be looking pass first, second, and third.

That’s why using Zegras on the 2nd pp unit is wise imho. Let carlsson cook up the dishing on that first unit by himself. Let zegras do the same on the second unit

 

[lwvs84]

If Carlsson can start finishing a decent number of his breakaways, that'll up his point total too. It seemed like he'd get chances every few games but never converted.

 

[Ducks DVM]

I like how both of these units are set up. Carlsson and Zegras each have 2 one-timer passing targets. Very curious how McT looks in the bumper spot.

Putting Terry in the crease is a choice.

 

[JAHV]

Putting Terry in the crease is a choice.

Yeah, I was thinking he'd be a better choice for the bumper with Mac at the front of the net.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

25 Second Mark.. Sabourin Is a dirty POS.. He tried to slew foot Howe.. We gotta watch out for him if hes gonna play in the regular season.

 

[duckpuck]

Putting Terry in the crease is a choice.

Yeah, I was thinking he'd be a better choice for the bumper with Mac at the front of the net.

Perhaps an interesting way to send a message to Terry about where (and how) he needs to play. Then again, it could just be a preseason experiment.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Perhaps an interesting way to send a message to Terry about where (and how) he needs to play. Then again, it could just be a preseason experiment.

Terry routinely drives the net. I just don’t think he’s got the frame to stand there and get hammered.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Terry routinely drives the net. I just don’t think he’s got the frame to stand there and get hammered.

Yeah and he’s what, 27 now? This is what he is.

 

[la patineuse]

Yeah, I was thinking he'd be a better choice for the bumper with Mac at the front of the net.

But McTavish is one of the few Ducks other than Vatrano that actually one-times the puck.

 

[JAHV]

But McTavish is one of the few Ducks other than Vatrano that actually one-times the puck.

Excellent point. I guess I'm not sure then, unless we want to split up the talent a little bit. Put Terry on the LW half wall on the second unit and move a bigger body up to play net-front on unit one. If Regenda could actually make the team, I feel like he'd be perfect in that spot.

 

[All Mighty]

Excellent point. I guess I'm not sure then, unless we want to split up the talent a little bit. Put Terry on the LW half wall on the second unit and move a bigger body up to play net-front on unit one. If Regenda could actually make the team, I feel like he'd be perfect in that spot.

If you put Terry on the half wall, then you can’t put one of Carlsson/Zegras there, meaning they would either have to move to the bumper or the net front spot. IMO, I think Zegras/Carlsson on the left wall and Gauthier/Vatrano on the right wall is the best utilization of those players. Then you have 2 bumper spots and 2 net front spots for McT/Killorn/Strome/Terry/Fabbri.

 

[la patineuse]

Excellent point. I guess I'm not sure then, unless we want to split up the talent a little bit. Put Terry on the LW half wall on the second unit and move a bigger body up to play net-front on unit one. If Regenda could actually make the team, I feel like he'd be perfect in that spot.

If not Regenda, maybe with the added muscle this year, Terry might be able handle it. He has the hands to tip pucks in if he can deal with the physicality in front of the net. Rico wasn't the biggest player, but he was good in front of the net.

 

[The Duck Knight]

I'd go Z-Leo-Cutter with McT net front on the top unit personally. Just load it up.

 

[MMC]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839417754685944222

 

[MMC]

Sucks that Gibson is out but we now might have an interesting battle between Dansk and Clang to see who backs up Dostal. Possible we claim or sign someone else but we already have a lot of goalies signed

 

[MMC]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839428249870610460