Player Discussion Frank Vatrano

[MMC]

What do you expect from Vatrano in terms of goals next season? I've also been impressed with his preseason, I expect him to be at least as productive as Rakell in his last few seasons here.

 

[bsu]

Fast, hustles and loves to shoot. Also is randomly chippy and has some pest in his game.

 

[c4rcy]

He's got a ton of player qualities we've missed in the lineup, or "wished" our previous core had been more consistent about.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

What do you expect from Vatrano in terms of goals next season? I've also been impressed with his preseason, I expect him to be at least as productive as Rakell in his last few seasons here.

20 goals easy. It might be shiny new toy syndrome, but he's making me forget about Rakell pretty fast.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

20 goals easy. It might be shiny new toy syndrome, but he's making me forget about Rakell pretty fast.

Cruise Control Rakell.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Raks was frustrating the last few years. he's just way too perimeter-oriented and really doesn't use his size anymore. i can't remember one time he bumped a dman off the puck

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[Ducks in a row]

1st game with the Ducks getting his 1st goal in it

 

[Ducks in a row]

Another nice goal

 

[MMC]

This is the type of player we badly needed to sign when we were contending, if only Murray gave a shit about UFA

 

[MMC]

How do you guys feel about Vatrano so far? Been on a cold streak recently, but I'm excited for him to not shoot 5% anymore

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

How do you guys feel about Vatrano so far? Been on a cold streak recently, but I'm excited for him to not shoot 5% anymore

I like that he has some bite and likes to start shit. We don't have enough of that on this team and it makes up for when he isn't putting up points.

Tough to figure out where he fits in the lineup though, so far.

 

[MMC]

I like that he has some bite and likes to start shit. We don't have enough of that on this team and it makes up for when he isn't putting up points.

Tough to figure out where he fits in the lineup though, so far.

If we do end up trading Henrique I imagine he takes his spot in the top 6

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

If we do end up trading Henrique I imagine he takes his spot in the top 6

I agree, although having him and Comtois as our top 2 LW's isn't exactly awe-inspiring.

It would be interesting to see if he could build some chemistry with McTavish & Terry though.

 

[robbieboy3686]

How do you guys feel about Vatrano so far? Been on a cold streak recently, but I'm excited for him to not shoot 5% anymore

On ice he’s fine. Like his fire. But intuitively speaking, I have him as a very polarizing locker room guy. Someone like him, it all depends how he is off the ice.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

On ice he’s fine. Like his fire. But intuitively speaking, I have him as a very polarizing locker room guy. Someone like him, it all depends how he is off the ice.

 

[Ducks in a row]

Hat trick from yesterday's win against Avalanche. He now has 11 goals on the season.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

As good as he was last night, McTavish is still out scoring both Strome and Vatrano in less games played.

 

[Kalv]

The next Gretzky

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[Ducks DVM]

As good as he was last night, McTavish is still out scoring both Strome and Vatrano in less games played.

One of Verbeek’s goals was to bring in players who can teach the team how to be difficult to play against. I think Vatrano is absolutely the most abrasive, irritating, 110% motor, shit-talking player on the team. The goals are a bonus.

 

[91Fedorov]

One of Verbeek’s goals was to bring in players who can teach the team how to be difficult to play against. I think Vatrano is absolutely the most abrasive, irritating, 110% motor, shit-talking player on the team. The goals are a bonus.

I like this take. Frank is that guy.

 

[All Mighty]

One of Verbeek’s goals was to bring in players who can teach the team how to be difficult to play against. I think Vatrano is absolutely the most abrasive, irritating, 110% motor, shit-talking player on the team. The goals are a bonus.

Imagine we acquire Garland and ice a line of Vatrano-Zegras-Garland. In addition to being completely outmuscled on a regular basis, they should be able to draw a penalty every shift purely due to their mouths.

 

[Mr Rogers]

I got the feeling yesterday from his interview that Frank just despises losing. i'm not sure we have too many guys like that right now (obviously young guys can develop that mindset even if they don't currently feel that way)

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Imagine we acquire Garland and ice a line of Vatrano-Zegras-Garland. In addition to being completely outmuscled on a regular basis, they should be able to draw a penalty every shift purely due to their mouths.

Not just that but 2 out of those 3 actually go to the net and draw penalties that way, too.

One of Verbeek’s goals was to bring in players who can teach the team how to be difficult to play against. I think Vatrano is absolutely the most abrasive, irritating, 110% motor, shit-talking player on the team. The goals are a bonus.

I really like him. I know he's not an ideal top-6 guy because of his inconsistent production but I wouldn't give him up. "I can't spare this man. He fights."