Prospect Info: With the 26th selection in the 2013 entry draft, the Ducks select Shea Theodore

[Ducks DVM]

As anticipated, nobody had a clue

Welcome to the Ducks!

http://thehockeywriters.com/shea-theodore-the-next-ones-nhl-2013-prospect-profile/

Profile at Future Considerations:

(...) “I worked hard on my shot all summer and it’s starting to pay off.”
So much so that Theodore is starting to draw comparisons to former Western Hockey League alumni in Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, who had 14 goals and 39 points in 59 games in his draft year before being drafted 29th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. (...)

“He’s a dynamic kid – great skater, booming shot and amazing offensive instincts,” Nickolet said. “It’s hard to compare him to Green because honestly, I have a hard time comparing him to anyone I’ve seen. He’s a very unique looking player but he’s definitely on the rise on my list. I could see him ending up as a first round pick.” (...)

 

[getzforfighting*]

WHO? tehe!

 

[jax00]

Who?

Whatever I trust Madden at this point.

 

[AngelDuck]

I trust Madden.

Not sure about this though

 

[quentez]

Interesting pick. In my mock I had him at 11th, so I'm quite happy

 

[Papaspud]

Interesting pick. In my mock I had him at 11th, so I'm quite happy

and TSN had him at 44th.

 

[Koffein]

Actually for once I player I was hoping to see us draft, though with the Islanders 2nd

 

[snarktacular]

Got back just in time to see the Ducks pick... who?

Even the TSN guys sound pretty mystified as to how early he was picked. But no different from like Rakell.

 

[HanSolo]

In Madden we trust...but what? Don't we have enough offensive minded defensemen? There were still some great picks there.

 

[Fighter]

Okay, a bit off the board but he could turn out as an intriguing choice. Yeah, in Madden we trust!

 

[Yemeth]

Actually for once I player I was hoping to see us draft, though with the Islanders 2nd

I wonder why the have not traded down for this one?

 

[Force951]

Don't know enough about him to make a solid opinion. But i am intrigued by the 19 goals.

 

[Doothpick]

This guy sounds like Ryan Whitney. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though, as Whitney was pretty good before all the injuries. I also have a ton of faith in Madden so we'll see.

 

[Koffein]

I wonder why the have not traded down for this one?

Concidering the players still on the board and Theodore's style of play, I would not be surprised if he was in Madden's top-15 and they didn't want to risk him being picked up by some of the teams picking behind.
Or same issue as last year, difficult to find a deal with the right picks to make sense.

 

[ShadowDuck]

In his twitter profile, he has himself as
"Seattle Thunderbirds Offensemen, Powerplay Enthuiast"

He must love playing defense...

 

[Kalv]

 

[SeattleShark]

In his twitter profile, he has himself as
"Seattle Thunderbirds Offensemen, Powerplay Enthuiast"

He must love playing defense...

he makes cam fowler look like zdeno chara

 

[Ducks DVM]

In Madden we trust...but what? Don't we have enough offensive minded defensemen? There were still some great picks there.

We have Vatanen. Fowler is more a two-way with offensive upside, and Lindholm seems to be two-way and more defensive. In other words, no, we don't.

 

[Ducks DVM]

he makes cam fowler look like zdeno chara

Please tell me that's his defense you're talking about, not his shot.....

 

[Paul4587]

In Madden we trust...but what? Don't we have enough offensive minded defensemen? There were still some great picks there.

Outside of Vatanen no. Fowler is a TWD, Lindholm is more defensive but has some untapped potential.

 

[Paul4587]

We have Vatanen. Fowler is more a two-way with offensive upside, and Lindholm seems to be two-way and more defensive. In other words, no, we don't.

You beat me to it by about a minute. Agreed on those assessments completely.

 

[Kalv]

he makes cam fowler look like zdeno chara

Can you give us some insight in Theodores game?

 

[HanSolo]

-24 despite those 50 points.

No doubting he's a terrific OFD, but I really don't feel we needed one. Or that he was the best player available.

 

[ShadowDuck]

-24 despite those 50 points.

No doubting he's a terrific OFD, but I really don't feel we needed one. Or that he was the best player available.

In Madden we trust, but I'm not a fan of this pick.

 

[Ducks DVM]

There's a LOT of minus players on that team.