Player Discussion Mason McTavish

[lwvs84]

TBH, I don't think we need to hit on a non top-10 forward pick. Just look at the forward collection you identified.

If Colangelo can stick in the NHL and this year's top-10 pick is a forward, then are kinda spoiled with the forward position. We would have invested in six top-10 forwards since 2019 to 2025, provided we draft a forward with our top-10 for this coming draft. And then we have Terry and Colangelo. We can and should find NHL talent outside the system to fulfill all of the other gaps in the forward lineup or our GM doesn't know how to GM.

Top-10 Forward investment
2019: C Z (9th OA)
2021: C Mac (3rd OA)
2022: LW Cutter (5th OA)
2023: C Carlsson (2nd OA)
2024: RW Sennecke (3rd OA)
2025: top-10 pick?

We just need time for our young forwards' bodies to develop and have an offensive minded coach to cultivate their offense at the NHL level. If we cannot develop our top-10 forward youths, then our GM has truly failed the organization. Relying on 2nd and 3rd round forwards to be saviors is disgusting when seeing how much we have already invested in top-10 forward picks.

Speaking of non top-10 forward picks that could surprise, maybe that could be Russian Artyom Galimov? He could potentially be a 3C with some offense at the NHL level. We'll see if we sign him away from the KHL.

Just to bring this back to Mac (since it's his thread), I still think Mac is a centerman and might still be our best centerman. Mac plays the same way when Carlsson is centering him and when Mac centers everyone else. Carlsson stays on the perimeter most of the time and lets Mac or Killorn or both grind it out.

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Defensively, I hope we can stop rushing our youth D. We have mismanaged our youth D this season. Currently, all the Ducks have available at the AHL Level for defense are all youth D. We have no fringe vet D to be that buffer at the NHL level as a 7th D. That means even if we want to put Zell or Minty in the AHL, then we are just bringing up another youth D in RLD/RD Hinds, RD Luneau, or RD Warren. Another youth would be sitting out for an extended period of time not developing on the ice.

We are very lucky to have LaCombe rise up to playing like he's a top-pairing D. He's ranked #8 in U25 scoring in the NHL for defensemen so far this season. Minty is our only top-10 drafted d-man and he's still learning the nuance of playing defense at the NHL level. Similarly, the same is said for Zell with his smaller stature.

It's kinda hilarious that we aren't panicked about filling out our blueline. We should be a bit concerned due to our lack of RD depth in our system. Without a 2nd round pick in this year's draft and it feels like we'll be drafting a forward with our potential top-10 pick, the org needs RD talent depth. I hope we're able to sign RD Moore out of college. He might be our fastest skating natural RD in the org at the moment and at 6'3 to boot!

Yeah, we absolutely do not need any more depth prospects top develop except as replacement players eventually. That was just to fill the lineup internally. But teams sign free agents or name trades to fill gaps and if all we need are 3rd line players, we're looking very solid.

 

[Bruin4]

Bruin fan here, one of are insiders and very reputable poster has sad Verbeek and Sweeney been talking, not out of the norm this time of year,but given the bruins need for center help and the Ducks having some good young talent at the position, what do you think Verberk would be eyeing in Boston? What’s the ducks teams need and yea Pasta not going anywhere.

Bruins are weak on paper prospect wise but that doesn’t really mean much, as they’ve been near the bottom for sometime by most rankings but the likes of Lohrei and Poitras both look like they have strong futures. Who were also ranked as prospects as a collective group being near the bottom.

I’ve always liked McTavish, guy just seems like a gamer, but you guys also have Carlson and Zegras.

Pretty sure Sweeney most attractive lure would be lohrei highly skilled puck moving defenseman with great poise. Leterneau (sp) top pick last year outside of Poitras is arguably their top forward with upside a 6”6 center in his freshman year at Boston College.

 

[All Mighty]

Bruin fan here, one of are insiders and very reputable poster has sad Verbeek and Sweeney been talking, not out of the norm this time of year,but given the bruins need for center help and the Ducks having some good young talent at the position, what do you think Verberk would be eyeing in Boston? What’s the ducks teams need and yea Pasta not going anywhere.

Bruins are weak on paper prospect wise but that doesn’t really mean much, as they’ve been near the bottom for sometime by most rankings but the likes of Lohrei and Poitras both look like they have strong futures. Who were also ranked as prospects as a collective group being near the bottom.

I’ve always liked McTavish, guy just seems like a gamer, but you guys also have Carlson and Zegras.

Pretty sure Sweeney most attractive lure would be lohrei highly skilled puck moving defenseman with great poise. Leterneau (sp) top pick last year outside of Poitras is arguably their top forward with upside a 6”6 center in his freshman year at Boston College.

I don’t see anything on the Bruins (outside of Pastrnak) that would get me to move Zegras or McTavish. I like Lohrei, but LHD is our deepest position, so I doubt we would pay up for him. I’m not the biggest Poitras fan, so I wouldn’t prioritize him either. Letourneau’s season has totally cratered his value, so you’re probably better off holding onto him and hoping he figures it out.

Anaheim needs more firepower (right-shot forward would be preferred) and maybe a reliable RHD. We are likely looking to move Dumoulin and Fabbri, but maybe someone like Strome or Killorn could be available, too.

 

[Bruin4]

I don’t see anything on the Bruins (outside of Pastrnak) that would get me to move Zegras or McTavish. I like Lohrei, but LHD is our deepest position, so I doubt we would pay up for him. I’m not the biggest Poitras fan, so I wouldn’t prioritize him either. Letourneau’s season has totally cratered his value, so you’re probably better off holding onto him and hoping he figures it out.

Anaheim needs more firepower (right-shot forward would be preferred) and maybe a reliable RHD. We are likely looking to move Dumoulin and Fabbri, but maybe someone like Strome or Killorn could be available, too.

More than likely that’s the topic of their conversation a move involving like you said one of Dumoulin, Fabbri, Strome or Killorn. I just not a fan of that direction, would rather see a deal for youth. I don’t see the Bruins making the playoffs either way this year, or if they do being one and out.

Thanks for the response and good luck to you guys down the road you have some real nice young talent to bld around!

 

[Hey234]

I don’t see anything on the Bruins (outside of Pastrnak) that would get me to move Zegras or McTavish. I like Lohrei, but LHD is our deepest position, so I doubt we would pay up for him. I’m not the biggest Poitras fan, so I wouldn’t prioritize him either. Letourneau’s season has totally cratered his value, so you’re probably better off holding onto him and hoping he figures it out.

Anaheim needs more firepower (right-shot forward would be preferred) and maybe a reliable RHD. We are likely looking to move Dumoulin and Fabbri, but maybe someone like Strome or Killorn could be available, too.

Can't trade Strome unless it's for a clear upgrade. Terry does not have chemistry with any of the other centers, and Strome is playing great right now.

Killorn has a few games where he looks good but he's mostly either invisible or killing plays. Not sure what some see but occasionally playing like a top 6 forward is not what he's paid to do. If there's a chance to trade him, I would it immediately. However, really don't see him being traded. Coach and GM really like him.

Dumoulin and Fabbri should be traded. Don't really see a reason to add on defense unless it's for an upgrade. A top 6 forward is by far the most pressing need. Look at the impact of Zegras's return. The problem is availability. Who realistically can they target? It has to be a team looking for picks/prospects because that's what the Ducks have to offer.