C Leo Carlsson (2023, 2nd, ANA)

[Bombshell11]

Bruh give it up, no one is taking Carlsson over Bedard he played one game

I am honestly, legitimately baffled

 

[Gliff]

I am Shellshocked, after what you've seen, you're not convinced about Carlsson?

One game buddy.

 

[Lavar Ball]

I am honestly, legitimately baffled

You're anti-Bedard shtick in every thread is really quite lame

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I am Shellshocked, after what you've seen, you're not convinced about Carlsson?

even if you genuinely believed Carlsson was better or will be better, Bedard is just a much more valuable asset right now so of course everyone would take Bedard

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

You're Chicago, do you change your pick, today.

You're Anaheim, do you do Carlsson 1vs1 for Bedard?

You should stop bringing up Bedard in every other thread. It's unhealthy.

 

[Bombshell11]

You should stop bringing up Bedard in every other thread. It's unhealthy.

It was an honest question, i had Carlsson and Benson ahead of Bedard pre-draft with receipts in this Board. So i do have a intelectual continuation with this matter.

There's nothing unhealthy, i have watched Bedard's games and the other 2 prospects im just asking to know, im not subjugating people to my ideas.

Just conversing, but thanks for the reminder, i should tone it down since people are getting emotional about it

 

[Rasp]

Carlsson has already locked down the 1C in Annaheim. On a line with Zegras and Terry he is going to rack up points. Top 5 for Calder for sure

 

[Mr Rogers]

It was an honest question, i had Carlsson and Benson ahead of Bedard pre-draft with receipts in this Board. So i do have a intelectual continuation with this matter.

There's nothing unhealthy, i have watched Bedard's games and the other 2 prospects im just asking to know, im not subjugating people to my ideas.

Just conversing, but thanks for the reminder, i should tone it down since people are getting emotional about it

It's some to keep an eye on as time goes on.

 

[LuGBuG]

You're Chicago, do you change your pick, today.

You're Anaheim, do you do Carlsson 1vs1 for Bedard?

Lol relax. They take Bedard.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Great clip package from his first game. A good handful of positive impact plays against a very good opponent.

Malkin

 

[LuGBuG]

I’m as excited as ever and won’t stop reading and talking about Carlsson, but anyone throwing shade at Bedard or Fantilli after one game is just asking for it to get thrown back in their face. Why do we need to make other fans hate us.

 

[Leonardo87]

Carlsson has already locked down the 1C in Annaheim. On a line with Zegras and Terry he is going to rack up points. Top 5 for Calder for sure

Need to fix the PP for that trio to really rack in the points.

 

[Crazy8oooo]

Lol relax. They take Bedard.

He’s gotta be trolling…

 

[Wheatens]

Need to fix the PP for that trio to really rack in the points.

I am a newer hockey fan from Australia, been following the NHL and prospects to some extent for a couple of years. Big fan of Leo and might become a Ducks fan, haven't really planted my flag anywhere, but I like the young group Anaheim has.
Anyways putting my inexperienced opinion to the test, it seemed like having Carlsson posted in front of the net on PP1 is the opposite of what you want to do with someone with his skillset. I think it was the second PP the Ducks had where their formation got shuffled due to the entry and Leo was above Zegras on the right side. The puck cycled around a bit and arrived at Leo where he slightly moved towards the middle and kept his eyes cross ice to draw the defender(s) in before shifting the puck quickly down to Zegras in space where he nearly lifted it past Oettinger's shoulder at a tight angle. Just seems like those sorts of plays are what you would want in a PP situation and Leo obviously can't do that plonked in front of the net. I get that he is big and you want him to assert his presence, but he is 18 and still needing to gain strength in certain parts of his body. Even when he is fully developed it strikes me as a waste of talent. Not sure if I am correct since I have not been watching hockey long

 

[Mr Rogers]

I am a newer hockey fan from Australia, been following the NHL and prospects to some extent for a couple of years. Big fan of Leo and might become a Ducks fan, haven't really planted my flag anywhere, but I like the young group Anaheim has.
Anyways putting my inexperienced opinion to the test, it seemed like having Carlsson posted in front of the net on PP1 is the opposite of what you want to do with someone with his skillset. I think it was the second PP the Ducks had where their formation got shuffled due to the entry and Leo was above Zegras on the right side. The puck cycled around a bit and arrived at Leo where he slightly moved towards the middle and kept his eyes cross ice to draw the defender(s) in before shifting the puck quickly down to Zegras in space where he nearly lifted it past Oettinger's shoulder at a tight angle. Just seems like those sorts of plays are what you would want in a PP situation and Leo obviously can't do that plonked in front of the net. I get that he is big and you want him to assert his presence, but he is 18 and still needing to gain strength in certain parts of his body. Even when he is fully developed it strikes me as a waste of talent. Not sure if I am correct since I have not been watching hockey long

You sure sound like a Ducks fan (i had the same thought about Leo's placement on the PP as well, not a fan of him being the net front on the PP)

 

[majormajor]

I am a newer hockey fan from Australia, been following the NHL and prospects to some extent for a couple of years. Big fan of Leo and might become a Ducks fan, haven't really planted my flag anywhere, but I like the young group Anaheim has.
Anyways putting my inexperienced opinion to the test, it seemed like having Carlsson posted in front of the net on PP1 is the opposite of what you want to do with someone with his skillset. I think it was the second PP the Ducks had where their formation got shuffled due to the entry and Leo was above Zegras on the right side. The puck cycled around a bit and arrived at Leo where he slightly moved towards the middle and kept his eyes cross ice to draw the defender(s) in before shifting the puck quickly down to Zegras in space where he nearly lifted it past Oettinger's shoulder at a tight angle. Just seems like those sorts of plays are what you would want in a PP situation and Leo obviously can't do that plonked in front of the net. I get that he is big and you want him to assert his presence, but he is 18 and still needing to gain strength in certain parts of his body. Even when he is fully developed it strikes me as a waste of talent. Not sure if I am correct since I have not been watching hockey long

Their powerplay last night had guys cycling around from the front of the net to the bumper and halfwall. The net mouth is a space to make plays, not just screens.

 

[LuGBuG]

Now with Leo able to control the ice I wouldn’t even hate Zegras in front. With the skill that will be on that PP he doesn’t need everything running through him. Zegras may not be big in front but he will definitely have the best hands in tight of the net of anyone. Maybe I should just put down the joint though.

Feel bad for McTavish because he’s looked so good but he has to try and run the 2nd PP with the leftovers.

 

[Wheatens]

Their powerplay last night had guys cycling around from the front of the net to the bumper and halfwall. The net mouth is a space to make plays, not just screens.

Ah okay, I just remember him sitting net front on the first PP with not much going on and then the second PP, that I mentioned where he was in a different spot. I think the third PP he was on the ice for was killed by their own goalie, Gibson, playing the puck to Dallas players twice from behind the net. I'll keep an eye out for rotations in the future, and players shifting off of the net mouth to present options!

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Now with Leo able to control the ice I wouldn’t even hate Zegras in front. With the skill that will be on that PP he doesn’t need everything running through him. Zegras may not be big in front but he will definitely have the best hands in tight of the net of anyone. Maybe I should just put down the joint though.

Feel bad for McTavish because he’s looked so good but he has to try and run the 2nd PP with the leftovers.

Give Mctavish Mintyukov!!!

How the heck did Mintyukov get on the first PP as a rookie anyways? He must've really impressed during camp eh?

 

[LuGBuG]

Give Mctavish Mintyukov!!!

How the heck did Mintyukov get on the first PP as a rookie anyways? He must've really impressed during camp eh?

Probably exactly what’s happened everywhere else. He got a chance from lack of depth and is running with that chance. So much talent.

Silfverberg on the second unit can not happen lol.

 

[Rasp]

Give Mctavish Mintyukov!!!

How the heck did Mintyukov get on the first PP as a rookie anyways? He must've really impressed during camp eh?

Minty is the best defender on the ice as a 3 game player. He is the complete package even has the physicality. He should be running PP1 from now on.

Carlsson shouldn't be on the net front. I would give that to McTavish and run:

Carlsson McTavish Zegras
Minty Terry

 

[Mr Rogers]

Their powerplay last night had guys cycling around from the front of the net to the bumper and halfwall. The net mouth is a space to make plays, not just screens.

Though It is traditionally not a place you’d put a skilled playmaker like Leo. It probably isn’t the absolute best place for him to be.

 

[majormajor]

Though It is traditionally not a place you’d put a skilled playmaker like Leo. It probably isn’t the absolute best place for him to be.

Down low can be a fantastic spot to tee up the bumper or the far side shooter. It's not just standing in front of the goalie. I don't want to look them all up now, but lots of clubs put skill guys down low.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Probably exactly what’s happened everywhere else. He got a chance from lack of depth and is running with that chance. So much talent.

Silfverberg on the second unit can not happen lol.

Oh I was surprised when I saw Minty out there on PP1 instead of Fowler. New coaching staff could have something to do with it too.

And I don't know if it interests you but Ducks legend Henry Thrun has been getting some run on the Sharks PP1 too. However, our coaching staff is absolutely idiotic and healthy scratching Thrun every third game apparently since Grier signed too many d-men in the offseason lol

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Oh I was surprised when I saw Minty out there on PP1 instead of Fowler. New coaching staff could have something to do with it too.

And I don't know if it interests you but Ducks legend Henry Thrun has been getting some run on the Sharks PP1 too. However, our coaching staff is absolutely idiotic and healthy scratching Thrun every third game apparently since Grier signed too many d-men in the offseason lol

Thrun should be a pretty good player…. Still rediculous that Anaheim had in their system last year

Mintyukov drysdale lacombe zellweger thrun hinds helleson Warren moore