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

[Ducks DVM]

Fowler to Killorn for a very nice tip

 

[cheesymc]

After watching Verbeeks interview on spittin chiclets, he’s definitely taking the slow 10 year plan… he’s not a mover and shaker like a Burke or Dubas.

 

[AngelDuck]

I just put $100 on Zegras to score 70+ points this season. +260 odds. Terry is +310 and I’m considering that too although it would be a lesser wager

McTavish is +550. Some pretty good value if you’re a believer I’m just not sure he’ll get there this soon

 

[JAHV]

I want to see Verbeek's face and hear his comments when one day in April I open up the Ducks Management thread after McTavish has had yet another middling season, Terry has been invisible for most of it, Leo has spent time injured, and Zegras has been traded away at the deadline.

Are we still going to be in the hunt for the playoffs the following year?

As (presumably) a Ducks fan, why would you want this?

 

[Ducks DVM]

Carlsson does not look significantly bigger or much stronger in these drills to me. Granted, hard to tell in pads.

Luneau does look as big against the big boys as he did vs prospects.

Regenda looks very motivated. Took a shot to the face earlier.

 

[Ducks DVM]

They’re working on dump and chase drills trying to teach the forwards where to actually go. Sorely needed if we are still gonna be wedded to that as our only system.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Blais and Masse bent over looking like they’re gonna puke, Hinds in between then looking like he’s making sure they’re not gonna die

 

[Ducks DVM]

Gazizov is missing from this segment (they switched rinks)

 

[Ducks DVM]

Fowler being paired with Luneau sometimes, but these drills are just the defensemen giving the forwards the pucks

 

[91Fedorov]

As (presumably) a Ducks fan, why would you want this?

Yeah, there's a lot of piss, vinegar and negativity floating around here lately. I'm not a fan of it.

We have a young team. The start of the new season is a time for optimism, especially for a team like ours.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Wiebe out, Lovsin in

Gudas has scored twice from range. Terry with a nice snipe

 

[Ducks DVM]

Helleson just leveled Mysak front of the net.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Zegras looks like Zegras.

 

[Ducks DVM]

McGinn looks decent, just scored.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Defensive pairings

LaCombe gudas
Vaakanainen Helleson
Smith Lindstrom

 

[Ducks DVM]

Terry looks bigger again.

Terry and McTavish play well off each other, and Zegras and McTavish play well off each other, Zegras and Terry appear to still be a work in progress.

Zegras is in super skilled mode though, and Terry is possessing the puck very well and putting passes where they should be, and McTavish is sniping like crazy and being very effective as the defensive forward.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Terry looks bigger again.

Terry and McTavish play well off each other, and Zegras and McTavish play well off each other, Zegras and Terry appear to still be a work in progress.

Zegras is in super skilled mode though, and Terry is possessing the puck very well and putting passes where they should be, and McTavish is sniping like crazy and being very effective as the defensive forward.

In a recent "Light the Lamp" episode on the official website, Terry said he was able to put more mass on this summer. He said that he and his wife were always on top of what their babies eat, but didn't make the connection that he should do the same. Now, he's eating better as well as taking proper supplements. Also, he put in work in the gym like Verbeeks wants.

Light the Lamp has three episodes posted on Sept 16th, 18th, and 19th.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Zegras McTavish Terry all bent over sucking wind on the dump and chase drill

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Zegras McTavish Terry all bent over sucking wind on the dump and chase drill

I'm hoping these drills are just drills to test how in shape the players are after the summer. If this is how our offense is going to be again, then I'm frightened that Cronin will "dump and chase" the creativity out of our offensive players.

 

[All Mighty]

Terry looks bigger again.

Terry and McTavish play well off each other, and Zegras and McTavish play well off each other, Zegras and Terry appear to still be a work in progress.

Zegras is in super skilled mode though, and Terry is possessing the puck very well and putting passes where they should be, and McTavish is sniping like crazy and being very effective as the defensive forward.

McTavish adding a defensive element to his game would go a long way, especially on that line.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

People in their mid season whinging forms already I see. Man I wish this was streamed.

 

[Ducks DVM]

I'm hoping these drills are just drills to test how in shape the players are after the summer. If this is how our offense is going to be again, then I'm frightened that Cronin will "dump and chase" the creativity out of our offensive players.

They’re running a lot of cycling drills as well off controlled zone entries, and those three have been the most dangerous IMO. Carlsson was sorta lackluster today, didn’t much notice him.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

McTavish adding a defensive element to his game would go a long way, especially on that line.

I'm hoping so too.

Year 1 in the league, Mac went from LW2 to 4C, from 4C to 3C, and then settled in a top-6C role.
Summer = got bigger
Year 2 was with a new coach, Mac's offense popped off in ppg spurts of 20 games and 9 games sets.
Summer = got bigger
Year 3 with the same coach, Mac can focus on his defense... well, that's what we're crossing our fingers to happen. With his bigger body, hopefully he can absorb more punishment without getting too injured. Another thing I hope Mac can do is to play more physical. Maybe the new body might be the push for that type of physical play?

And to think that Mac is still 21 years old going into this season!

 

[MCB]

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Wiebe out, Lovsin in

Gudas has scored twice from range. Terry with a nice snipe

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm assuming the colored.... Blobs?... next to the names signify lines, but do the shapes have meaning?

 

[Hockey Duckie]

They’re running a lot of cycling drills as well off controlled zone entries, and those three have been the most dangerous IMO. Carlsson was sorta lackluster today, didn’t much notice him.

Thanks for all of the updates. Since the Ducks banned livestreams of the "open" practices, this place has been quiet due to no one reporting much. We're active again with your reporting. Big thanks!