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

[Leonardo87]

Anaheim Ducks Training camp/Preseason 2024

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[The Midnight Burrito]

That top 9 would be ideal.

Love those lines.

 

[AngelDuck]

I like the top 6. It’s too bad Verbeek didn’t acquire a defensive forward for the 3rd line instead of getting Fabbri, who is basically a poor man’s Vatrano. I’m not exactly sure what the point of that was but hopefully it works out

I do like seeing Z with other high skilled players. Putting him with Strome ain’t doing anyone any favors

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I'm confused about the lineups because Vatrano had 37 goals last season and he'll be on the 3rd line with Strome? Why would a team that needs more goals do that unless they expect huge regression. It seems like that would be setting him up for that regression.

At that point, trading him would be more value than using him on the 3rd line with Strome. His value is still at an all time high due to his contract and last season's success. I personally don't want to trade Vatrano and would rather play him with more appropriate centers, but his value will crater with Strome as his center.

At even strength, in a season where Carlsson/Zegras/McTavish missed significant time and Gauthier only played one game, Frankie was still barely in the top 6 for ES ice time. He made his mark on special teams; he almost tripled his previous career high in PPG and he basically led all forwards in PP ice time per game. I expect it’ll be the same this year, and that’s before the inevitable injuries. The only real danger for him in terms of opportunity is Cutter, as competition for the PP triggerman spot.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Strome is so much better than Lundestrom. Lundestrom is probably not an NHLer on 29 other teams.

Strome isn't a better defensive center, that's for sure. And Strome isn't a good enough center anymore. He's a support winger with some offense and a great guy for the youths.

 

[All Mighty]

I'm confused about the lineups because Vatrano had 37 goals last season and he'll be on the 3rd line with Strome? Why would a team that needs more goals do that unless they expect huge regression. It seems like that would be setting him up for that regression.

At that point, trading him would be more value than using him on the 3rd line with Strome. His value is still at an all time high due to his contract and last season's success. I personally don't want to trade Vatrano and would rather play him with more appropriate centers, but his value will crater with Strome as his center.

The issue is that one of Carlsson, Zegras, McTavish, Killorn, Gauthier, Terry, or Vatrano has to be on the 3rd line. Out of that group, I would pick Frank. And he should get plenty of PP time anyway.

 

[DavidBL]

I'm confused about the lineups because Vatrano had 37 goals last season and he'll be on the 3rd line with Strome? Why would a team that needs more goals do that unless they expect huge regression. It seems like that would be setting him up for that regression.

At that point, trading him would be more value than using him on the 3rd line with Strome. His value is still at an all time high due to his contract and last season's success. I personally don't want to trade Vatrano and would rather play him with more appropriate centers, but his value will crater with Strome as his center.

If they run 3 scoring lines with Carlsso , Z and McTavish down the middle I'd expect all 3 lines to get around 17 minutes a night. Leaves 9 minutes for the 4th line.

 

[JAHV]

I'm confused about the lineups because Vatrano had 37 goals last season and he'll be on the 3rd line with Strome? Why would a team that needs more goals do that unless they expect huge regression. It seems like that would be setting him up for that regression.

At that point, trading him would be more value than using him on the 3rd line with Strome. His value is still at an all time high due to his contract and last season's success. I personally don't want to trade Vatrano and would rather play him with more appropriate centers, but his value will crater with Strome as his center.

Vatrano scored 37 goals on a line with Strome last year.

 

[All Mighty]

Livestream for tomorrow.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

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One thing is apparent...you have to be a certain size to be on the team unless your special

 

[Kalv]

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I guess they are updated (new) measurements? McT at 219, Nate Gaucher 222. It seems Myatovic and Hinds also added significant weight, and ofc Pasta as well.

Gauthier listed at 190 last year at BC, now in 200+, but some players not seeming to have added much (like Leo, Zegras)

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1836558302123299023

 

[Masch78]

So is Cam Fowler there or not :-P?

 

[Masch78]

I'm confused about the lineups because Vatrano had 37 goals last season and he'll be on the 3rd line with Strome? Why would a team that needs more goals do that unless they expect huge regression. It seems like that would be setting him up for that regression.

It is 5v5 and a special teams question. Frank hat 16 goals on special teams last year and being a 20g scorer on a third line is not unusual. I wouldn't even rate those lines as 1,2 and 3 atm. The season will tell how this turns out to be. I think they will get similar ice time 5v5.

 

[Kalv]

Here is the roster from previous year.https://www.sandiegogulls.com/news/detail/anaheim-ducks-announce-2023-training-camp-roster

Minty has actually dropled weight, he'll be in the doghouse lol.
Gaucher has added a lot. He must look like a square

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Here is the roster from previous year.https://www.sandiegogulls.com/news/detail/anaheim-ducks-announce-2023-training-camp-roster

Minty has actually dropled weight, he'll be in the doghouse lol.
Gaucher has added a lot. He must look like a square

A diet of just Borscht and black tea will do that lol. He needs to dive into a diet of Carne asada steak and pinto beans.

 

[HanSolo]

The issue is that one of Carlsson, Zegras, McTavish, Killorn, Gauthier, Terry, or Vatrano has to be on the 3rd line. Out of that group, I would pick Frank. And he should get plenty of PP time anyway.

I'd almost want to say I'd be fine with Killorn on the third but if the Ducks are intent on pairing Leo and Cutter (which I'm more than fine with) they should have a veteran on that line and until proven otherwise I don't trust Terry to be that insulating/mentoring vet.

 

[Leonardo87]

Don't see an issue with Vatrano on the 3rd line, a lot of his production came from the PP. 33% of it actually. I also think it will determine how well Cutter fits in a Top 6 role, may need time to be fully up there, and to me Vatrano is that stop gap for Cutter.

 

[JAHV]

I think that top line has the chance to be very good defensively, as well. Killorn is the savvy veteran, but both Carlsson and Gauthier (granted, not at the NHL level) have shown good defensive ability. I'm interested in seeing them up against other teams' top lines.

The 2nd line, on the other hand, is liable to be a defensive disaster. Terry is good at breaking up plays in the neutral zone, but Zegras and McTavish pretty much have to be on offense to be useful. Hopefully that line can generate turnovers and score at a really high rate.

Edit: I should say that overall, I like those lines and I'm excited to see them in the preseason.

 

[Leonardo87]

 

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[Hockey Duckie]

Is the video private for anyone else?

Yup. Which is odd. ::: sighs :::

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Is the video private for anyone else?

Me too.

 

[JAHV]

Is the video private for anyone else?

Yep. I got that message as well.

 

[DuckTech]

I wonder if their stream is for members only or something. I can understand them wanting to monetize what they are doing.