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15 minutes ago, Fisix said:
And they’re still putting together wins…
They haven't played bad in the series by any means but their power play taking that much of a nosedive is shocking. I think the Rangers would be on the brink of elimination if their PP was remotely functional. They put together a quality win tonight though. Hope they pull of the comeback
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6 minutes ago, perry_mvp said:
That doesn't mean can't have opinions on prospects. We can debate back and forth because we're fans. We aren't picking anyone. I would be surprised if the Ducks took Parekh or Yakemchuk if Silayev, Levshunov or Demidov are on the board. All I know is Celebrini is going to San Jose.
Agree. All fans do this, it's part of the fun. Too early to say whether the Ducks scouts have been more right or wrong but GMs/scouts get fired if you miss too many. No choice but to have faith the Ducks draft and develop a quality NHLer at that spot
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44 minutes ago, perry_mvp said:
Warren wasn't pegged to go in the first round, maybe top 10 like Yakemchuk. I would have serious concerns with Anaheim's scouting and Verbeek's judgement if Yakemchuk was picked 3rd.
Warren has almost no offensive upside which is why he didn't go in the first round imo. Yakemchuk does but I see him being more of a project which is fine and I agree with you, just not at #3 overall.
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3 hours ago, Sexlaf15 said:
thought this was interesting. This guy is pretty high on Yakemchuk and low on Levshunov. He’s got a video on Levshunov as well. Interesting perspective
The foot speed and awareness are still what scare me about Yakemchuk. It's similar to the concerns I have about Noah Warren who doesn't have a tenth of the offensive ability but more size. The physical stuff is great unless he's getting beaten by quicker players to the outside.
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Carolina had the 2nd best power play during the regular season and are 1 for their last 19. Quite the downfall
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5 hours ago, perry_mvp said:
I don't think Colorado is going to care too much about the LD-RD pairing. Having 6 guys that can play the system are more important. Byram had an injury history (not the same though) like Drysdale. They got an available top 6 forward in Middlestat. Anaheim got Gauthier.
It makes sense either way for Chicago to take a forward or defenseman. They also have the 20th pick and enough draft capital to move up for another pick in the first round. I just don't see a desire for them to pick big forwards. Maybe they will fill those big forward roles via free agency.
Colorado isn't very deep on the blue line though long-term. After Makar-Toews then you have Girard/Manson which I don't think is going to hold up so they will have to address that. They'll just need good defensemen.
Chicago can also draft a defenseman with their later picks. For them, I think there is more value getting another forward piece to put around Bedard.
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11 hours ago, Sexlaf15 said:
Lacombe really strikes me as someone well be sitting here wondering why we didn’t trade in 2-3 years as he toils away as a 7th defensemen. I don’t think I’ve seen nearly enough to really invest much stock on, but if hr can be moved for value in a package for a need, I’m doing it yesterday. Especially if we have a Silayev in the wings. I’m not giving up per se, but I’m not exactly optimistic about him turning into something more than a bottom pairing guy.
A bottom pairing guy would still be good for LaCombe. If he’s a legit nhl player then that’s a win whether we keep him or trade him. Problem is still going to be the future on the right side that will need to be addressed.
33 minutes ago, perry_mvp said:They also traded Dach and didn't offer Dylan Strome a QO. So a lack of depth is self inflicted. They drafted Oliver Moore last year for the future 2C. They moved on from two bigger centers so I don't see the desire to draft Lindstrom.
If the Ducks do draft Silayev the future would be Minty-Silayev and I'm guessing Zellweger on the left. Colorado has Girard who is undersized,
colorado made the second most surprising trade of the year by trading Byram. Their LHD going forward are Toews and Girard so I think it’s going to be a concern for them.
Chicago is taking a forward imo whether it’s lindstrom or demidov so verbeek will then get his choice of defenseman. If he wants to keep minty, zell and Silayev then I then one of them better be very good playing their offside
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2 minutes ago, Spencer_12 said:
I think there’s too much being made about the potential ramifications of drafting a LHD. LaCombe hasn’t done enough yet to show he’s a top 6 defenseman in the league, especially on a good team. There’s no one else highly rated in the system. If the Ducks think there’s another Mintyukov (or better) in this draft then they should absolutely take him. If LaCombe or someone else takes a huge leap and a decision needs to be made 2-3 years from now then it’s a good problem to have.
Yeah, but LaCombe just played his first NHL season so giving up on him now seems premature unless he’s part of a big trade for a position of need. I think zellweger would be the most affected and LaCombe is more likely to worry about hinds imo.
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10 minutes ago, perry_mvp said:
If Levshunov is off the board I could easily see Verbeek picking Silayev. Fowler is gone in two years and I don't think LaCombe or Vaakanainen would be adequate replacements for him. Silayev could cook in the KHL for one or two years then make the transition. I don't think Chicago takes Levshunov. Their thinking a high skilled forward like Demidov or big defenseman like Silayev.
I think Chicago takes lindstrom. They aren’t deep at center or size which he can check both boxes on, which will leave Verbeek Leshunov or Silayev.
The replacement for Fowler is hopefully going to be mintyukov. If he adds silayev, then he has to figure out what to do with zellweger. We might have the best future LHD grouping in the league if he does that. Verbeek also doesn’t draft based consensus wisdom either. He’ll have to get assurances that silayev wants to come to Anaheim and won’t re-up in Russia.
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5 minutes ago, Fisix said:
Huh? Why!?
You can’t get outplayed that badly, which they have been for most of the series imo. If it continues then I think the Oilers are winning it. Silovs was great but I don’t see a goalie withstanding that kind of sustained pressure against this oilers team.
Vancouver has to be better or hope that Edmonton’s goaltending continues to be their downfall
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My confidence in Vancouver pulling this series upset off is fading even after that win
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Ian Cole is the oilers leading scorer
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Pretty much every mock draft post lottery has us taking Leshunov or Silayev with most picking Leshunov
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Bennett and the refs might not make it out Boston alive.
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9 hours ago, Gorbachav55 said:
In the past two offseasons, the Ducks have signed:
- Jon Klingberg for $7 million (top 10 UFA)
- Frank Vatrano for 3 yrs, $3.65 per yr (top 30 UFA)
- Ryan Strome for 5 yrs, $5 million per yr (top 20 UFA)
- Radko Gudas for 4 yrs, $4 million per yr (top 30 UFA)
- Alex Killorn for 5 yrs, $6.25 million per yr (top 10 UFA)
It is patently absurd to claim that the Ducks have not done anything significant in free agency.
Welcome back, gorb
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The Hurricanes are the team that is expected to do damage in the postseason after great regular seasons but can't get it done. Made six straight playoffs. Been to the conference finals twice but were swept in both. Won the Metro in 3 out of the last four years while having a great coach and always with one of the best defenses in the league. They don't play a soft game and have quality offensive talent. They have been outstanding at the draft also. It's just crazy to me that they are on the verge of getting swept in the second round.
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24 minutes ago, Fisix said:
trade TT for Marner?
Nope. Not with marners age and contract
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1 hour ago, saskduckfan said:
Him not getting past the 2nd round has more to do with the Leafs issues as a team then it does the player. Leafs have awful goaltending and defense as they have too much money tied up into their big 4 and that was due to having to sign John Tavares. Dump Tavares and spend the money where it is needed and that team gets better.
5 years of the Leafs goaltending were with Freddy andersen who only had one playoff run of sub .915 SP%. The leafs defense deservedly gets criticized but their goal scoring in the playoff might be what has cost them even more. Of the 13 teams that have played more than 40 playoffs games since the 2017-2018 postseason, the leafs are last at goals per game with 2.63, with 51 games played.
Even in the series against Boston, the leafs scored only one goal in 3 of their games. They scored one goal in regulation in 4 of the 7 games and only scored more than two goals once. I think that’s also why the knives are out for Marner on top of the criticism of him being soft when the playoffs arrive
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15 minutes ago, saskduckfan said:
Corey Perry disappeared in the playoffs for the majority of his career with the Ducks but nobody complained about that.
If Laine is considered dead weight, then why would we want to add more dead weight to the Ducks roster.
Perry didn’t really disappear but as he got older, he didn’t put up numbers reflective of his cap hit in both the regular season and postseason. I don’t think that was loss on fans but When you have a Stanley cup to your name plus being one of the best players in franchise history you can avoid scrutiny that others can’t. Compare that to Marner who has the 9th highest cap hit in the league and hasn’t gotten past the 2nd round or even won a game in the 2nd round.
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1 minute ago, perry_mvp said:
IMO, trading either McTavish or Zegras is a negative. Yes, Marner has put up more points than Laine. Yes he's been healthy as well. Those are undeniable facts. What Marner doesn't have is size though. He also disappears in the playoffs.
Columbus has $23.45M in cap space with 7 RFA's to sign including Marchenko and Chinahkov. Laine is just dead weight.
Agree and the Ducks or any team wouldn’t need to give up similar players for Marner. The money issue is with Toronto and marner’s contract. They have to move him or re-sign him. His contract is going to be very hard and complicated to move which really limits his value. Toronto messed up by giving him that contract after his ELC.
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1 hour ago, saskduckfan said:
Exactly. And as much as Verbeek said he wants a top 6 RW and top 4 RHD and to make the bottom 6 better, I still stand by the only thing we will see is the changes to the bottom 6. I dont see any of the big free agents choosing Anaheim and I don't see Verbeek willing to give up the assets needed in a trade for a top 6 right wing who would fit this team. Also, those top 6 wingers who are at the correct age are not necessarily available from their current team either. I'm not sure how many teams, if any there are willing to move one of their 24 or 25 year old top 6 wingers for prospects and picks. I just don't see a trade for anyone being something that can be worked out unless Verbeek was giving up something decent in return. For example to get Gauthier we had to give up Drysdale. So to bring in a top 6 rw, we will have to give up one of our top players and make a hockey trade. I can't see the Ducks sticking Carlsson, Zegras, or McTavish as a third line center and the player being happy about that.
If there isn’t a trade to be made then verbeek obviously won’t make it. Hes not trading Zegras, McTavish or any of those young pieces unless he’s getting that value back which many teams can’t or won’t do. I agree with you that trade like that isn’t happening. Just not one to be made unless something crazy hsppens
Also, you don’t need give up those assets to get top-6 forward via trade. The bigger issue is if those players want to be in Anaheim long-term imo.
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