Player Discussion Leo Carlsson
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ZegrassyKnoll
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- Dec 2, 2016
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I disagree with this... I honestly think Leo's biggest problem isn't necessarily his muscle or his physicality, it's been adjusting to the smaller NA ice. When he's at his worst, he plays like he has more space than he does. Another year in the SHL wouldn't have helped him with that.
I've said it before but I think that Cronin's emphasis on defensive habits have come at the cost of building good offensive habits. I'm praying that Cro is gone after this season so that a new coach can help him with that.
Leo’s conditioning and strength is definitely a factor for him. He is easily moved off the puck for such a big guy and he gets gassed a lot quicker than most guys. I’m sure there’s also a transition to the smaller surface but conditioning- related things most definitely need to improve a lot.
Dr Johnny Fever
RIP Grizzly 399
The real problem with Leo is whether or not the Ducks have a clue why his development is moving at the pace it has. If the Ducks honestly think he's developing fine then we may have bigger problems. Of course if they too are disappointed with where he is at (which of course they will never say publicly) then the question becomes how are they going to fix that?
And for those who want to point at his age and preach patience here's the other side of that coin...Practically all the scouts were proclaiming that except for the generational talent named Bedard, both Leo and Fantilli were guys who would easily have gone #1 in most previous drafts.
Guys who are projected 1OA picks aren't expected to take 3 or more years to show something. But that's where we are currently with Leo unless he really breaks out the rest of this year.
And for those who want to point at his age and preach patience here's the other side of that coin...Practically all the scouts were proclaiming that except for the generational talent named Bedard, both Leo and Fantilli were guys who would easily have gone #1 in most previous drafts.
Guys who are projected 1OA picks aren't expected to take 3 or more years to show something. But that's where we are currently with Leo unless he really breaks out the rest of this year.
Devils advocate. I thought he showed a lot last year in what was a very difficult season for the team. A sophomore slump isn't unheard of in any professional league. Next year is going to be important for him. I would hope PV looks for a permanent and suitable option to play with him in the offseason.
AngelDuck
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- Jun 16, 2012
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Yeah, it would really suck having a 60 goal scorer and Selke Finalist as our 1C
Dr Johnny Fever
RIP Grizzly 399
I’m not writing him off by any means. But if he was playing in Canada or an O6 team there would be a lot hell being raised based on his so called pedigree that would expect better results by now.
I’d feel a lot better if we had a coach with a track record of developing top talent.
70sSanO
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Yep. One of the best players over 82 games. Too bad never a Stanley Cup finalist.
The playoffs would suck more than the Boudreau years.
John
I have very fond memories of the Boudreau years. I know the game 7s were frustrating, but the team was fun to watch and was successful. I'd take that.
