D Stian Solberg - Vålerenga, Norway (2024, 23rd, ANA)

[Pavels Dog]

Glad to hear your perspective on him. I don’t know much about his other skills and what his toolbox is. I know a lot of people on the Ducks board are thrilled to have him, but what does he possess besides being physical?

Is he quick? Does he have offensive upside?

I was surprised to see how much he jumped in offensively in the preseason games so far. There could be some more offense to his game if he for example develops a better shot.

For sure the defense and compete/physicality are the main things that stand out though.

 

[Gliff]

Stole this from a post @Webster made on the Ducks board:

I think he's trying to make himself known around the league, based on his comments...

Media: The player you hit hard is 35, no respect for the veterans?
Solberg: Nope.

Media: With your physical game, are you not worried about a retaliation or fight?
Solberg: Let them come, they'll regret it.

I have never wanted a guy to pan out more then him. If he was a RHD it would be like the hockey gods hand crafted the perfect prospect for the Ducks need lol.

Really looking forward to see how he develops.

I was surprised to see how much he jumped in offensively in the preseason games so far. There could be some more offense to his game if he for example develops a better shot.

For sure the defense and compete/physicality are the main things that stand out though.

Obviously noone is going to say less offense, but he will likely play on a defensive group with Zellweger, Mintyukov, and Luneau. He likjely wont get any PP time and his defense and compete/physicality will likely be exactly what the Ducks want/expect out of him.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I mean kid played against men when he was 16, with many guys twice his age. It really doesn't surprise his game doesn't revolve around "respecting the veterans".

 

[coooldude]

I have never wanted a guy to pan out more then him. If he was a RHD it would be like the hockey gods hand crafted the perfect prospect for the Ducks need lol.

As a Sharks fan, I'm quite happy we traded up to have a shot at Buium/Dickinson, but a part of me will always wish we ended up with Solberg. I may very well be wrong but dude just seems like he's gonna stick as a very sold middle pair who sucks to play against.