GDT: Game 6: 10/24 - Anaheim Ducks @ Columbus Blue Jackets - 5:30 PT, BSSC (updated start time)

[Ducks DVM]

he doesn’t “need to” do anything. It’s about his development though and what’s best for his future to become an impact player. Sure you could just say f*** it and have him play all 82 - many teams have done that in the past

I personally think that what the Ducks are doing is going to be very common place around the league 5 years from now - it just makes sense

Players used to smoke and eat hot dogs and pizza non stop. <Insert Kessel joke here>

The goal is to make him the best player possible in 2-3 years. Not to entertain us this year.

 

[2faded]

Him “not being tossed around” isn’t actually accurate. He’s not bulling through people, and he’s actually been knocked off balance/off the puck quite a few times. Being too light also increases the chances of injury.

Most if not all NHL players lose weight over the course of the season. He’s 18, meaning that he’s not done growing, meaning that there will be an even bigger deficit next year if they don’t work on it now. You can only put on so much muscle in an off season unless you’re using one of a number of banned chemicals.

I got a picture with him at fan fest - I’m 6’3”, and he was taller than me, has a larger frame, and weighs significantly less than where I was when I played Division 1 soccer.

These are all fair points. IMO, I don't think he needs to sit out a bunch of games to bulk up but I can see what they're trying to do. Hopefully it works as they intend it to.

 

[QuackAttack90]

Leo? Pretty clearly based on what? He's already stronger on the puck than Terry or Zegras.

With this logic then Bedard should only be playing 20 games this season until he bulks up

 

[duckaroosky]

I like how the NHL was like "This is gonna be a great time we are going to have all the teams play on the same day!!!!" and Columbus is like:

 

[Ducks DVM]

These are all fair points. IMO, I don't think he needs to sit out a bunch of games to bulk up but I can see what they're trying to do. Hopefully it works as they intend it to.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not thrilled about not seeing him, but I also would like to see him look like Getzlaf (with hair) next year. I’ll let the experts develop him. I don’t want to break our new toy.

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[Terry Yake]

 

[Mr Rogers]

Hey, Pat that's more time for Leo to rest, he should play

 

[Leonardo87]

last one….I swear..

 

[Arthuros]

last one….I swear..

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[DuckDuckGetz]

Wow I really shouldn't have said anything about this game distracting me from my job

 

[Goose of Reason]

God damn I literally moved my work schedule around so I would be home in time to watch at the expense of going in earlier tomorrow. Well that backfired.

 

[Rybread86]

Man, some of the takes here are kinda silly. Go back to Sweeden because the team wants to manage his minutes as hes first getting going... HAS to be injured because, of course...

 

[duckaroosky]

I doubt the Ducks' Power Play has been restored!!!

 

[Leonardo87]

I doubt the Ducks' Power Play has been restored!!!

 

[Rybread86]

You know, in a game like this, where the #2 overall is supposed to go up against the guy a majority of fans and pundits thought should have been the #2 overall, its also quite possible that they arent just managing his minutes but they are also managing media coverage, expectations and unnecessary pressure for a kid to prove himself in what would have been his 3rd game.

Ill say the team probably knows Carlsson best. if they think that maybe he needs to build a bit more confidence or whatever the case might be before he starts facing these guys that everyone will be pitting against eachother, then so be it.

Ill say we still see him in 60-65 games this season.

 

[Emerald Duck]

Maybe Leo will get a good afternoon nap now that the game is delayed by a few hours and he can be a game time decision ?

 

[la patineuse]

Good thing I didn't pick Leo as my first goal scorer tonight.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Maybe Leo will get a good afternoon nap now that the game is delayed by a few hours and he can be a game time decision ?

Naw, games after his bed time now.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

With this logic then Bedard should only be playing 20 games this season until he bulks up

Blackhawks fans wouldn't allow that lol. Verbeek only gets away with it because Anaheim is a pretty laid back market. Could you imagine the Leafs sitting Matthews for a home game in his rookie season?

 

[190Octane]

Went to go on the Bally Sports app at 3:30 and thought they screwed up when I saw the 5:30.

 

[Rybread86]

Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson are all different guys. They all have played in different leagues, different roles, they have different personalities, had different summers, different body makeups, have different teammates, etc, etc. These guys arent cookie cutter, they dont all require the same treatment or the same expectations.

We shouldnt be looking at Bedard and saying "Carlsson should be doing X because Bedard is doing X."

 

[slippingsloth]

So Leo is out

Hopes for game

Beat Columbus(obviously)
Fewer penalties than blue jackets
Zegras finally gets one
Power play goal would be nice
Young d remain solid(no turnovers to pasta in slot please)
Hold columbus under 35 shots

 

[DavidBL]

With the power outage I hope the ice recovers well enough.

 

[Ducks DVM]

I doubt the Ducks' Power Play has been restored!!!

They clearly said ALL