the ducks have several really talented players that are going to start the season in the AHL. This bodes really well for the organization overall. Exciting times.
Colangelo is the most impressive player in preseason to me. He’s really bringing it and it’s going to be tough to keep him in SD all season. He should start there for his own development but I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s close to a point per game down there, gets a call up mid season, and then never goes down again
The same goes for Nesterenko. It’s going to be hard to justify keeping Johnston, Harkins, McGinn types in the lineup over him the whole season. Will be interesting to watch how it shakes out
I’ve actually liked McGinns game in the preseason he seems to be a solid presence in the bottom 6, can score a little and brings a little edge to his game…. But wouldn’t mind moving him to open up a spot for nester/colangelo.
I think gaucher is out playing Lundy and it’s not particularly close. Gaucher might have more 3c shot than I thought he did down the line.
Harkins doesn’t do much for me, I liked the guys you listed over him, and I even like meyers over him.
Right now I’d like some combination of
Vatrano strome fabbri
Mcginn/nesterenko gaucher leason
I do feel colangelo might be better off in San Diego for a bit until a top 9 spot opens up via trade or injury. I think Lundy is prob done in Anaheim, maybe they send gaucher down but I don’t think Lundy deserves the spot over gaucher.
Defense is kinda awkward with fowler still here
Fowler luneau
Lacombe gudas
Dumo Mintyukov
Vaaks zellweger
I feel like zellweger should be in, but I also think lacombe Mintyukov and luneau should be in also. Vaaks prob the 7th