Injury Report: 2017-18 thread: first of many

[ohcomeonref]

Hopefully Pettersson can be relied on for more minutes. Dude has looked awesome so far.

 

[Dirk316]

Gibson has taken alot of contact this year...for a supposedly tough team we've let our MVP get taken advantage of alot

Tough team? They are the softest they've ever been

 

[ohcomeonref]

Tough team? They are the softest they've ever been

In comparison to the rest of the league I think the Ducks can definitely be called a "tough team". But that's more of a testament to how soft the rest of the league is than to how tough the Ducks are.

 

[ducks8]

Well, RC confirmed what we have known all season. Eaves will not return this season.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Well, RC confirmed what we have known all season. Eaves will not return this season.

Where did he say that? Not that it was any surprise.

 

[duxfan1101]

Where did he say that? Not that it was any surprise.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Tough team? They are the softest they've ever been

Here's a guy who doesn't remember the Page/Charron days.

 

[Dirk316]

Here's a guy who doesn't remember the Page/Charron days.

I remember clearly even at the softest they had Lambert. This team is softer overall
Those days were pathetic because most of the league was tough unlike now

 

[Beretta 390]

Well, RC confirmed what we have known all season. Eaves will not return this season.

But he will be ready by next seasons training camp.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

But he will be ready by next seasons training camp.

That's not a given.

 

[eternalbedhead]

I remember clearly even at the softest they had Lambert. This team is softer overall
Those days were pathetic because most of the league was tough unlike now

I think context is relevant here. We're about as soft as we've ever been, but then again, so has the league -- lots of other teams could say that they're icing the softest team in their franchise's history. Fighting is at an all-time low and the traditional enforcer role that was once a staple on every team is pretty much entirely obsolete. Small skill players are more plentiful than ever in a league that's becoming less about upper body strength and more about speed, and the trend is continuing to become more pronounced. The NHL that had Marty McSorley playing a regular shift on Gretzky's wing is gone. The NHL we have now has players like Johnny Gaudreau -- really small guys with little physicality or edge who can still light up the scoreboard.

The topic of which NHL is more entertaining to watch is a debate for another time, but as a matter of progress, the league is gravitating away from the days where the McSorleys and the Grimsons had a large role in a team's makeup. Teams that resist this change are simply leaving themselves behind.

 

[Dirk316]

I think context is relevant here. We're about as soft as we've ever been, but then again, so has the league -- lots of other teams could say that they're icing the softest team in their franchise's history. Fighting is at an all-time low and the traditional enforcer role that was once a staple on every team is pretty much entirely obsolete. Small skill players are more plentiful than ever in a league that's becoming less about upper body strength and more about speed, and the trend is continuing to become more pronounced. The NHL that had Marty McSorley playing a regular shift on Gretzky's wing is gone. The NHL we have now has players like Johnny Gaudreau -- really small guys with little physicality or edge who can still light up the scoreboard.

The topic of which NHL is more entertaining to watch is a debate for another time, but as a matter of progress, the league is gravitating away from the days where the McSorleys and the Grimsons had a large role in a team's makeup. Teams that resist this change are simply leaving themselves behind.

Just to remind everyone Carlyle won a Stanley cup as the entire league was going soft with 3 heavyweights on the roster. It can be done
Ovechkin is playing and acceling with Tom Wilson on his line. Gaudreau plays with Fernando. I attribute Kase's success partly to Ritchie creating space and being there as somewhat protection. These are not heavyweights but shows for all the skill you still need tough players.

 

[HanSolo]

Tough team? They are the softest they've ever been

Why don't you champion this point on the main boards against the people who think this team is nothing but goons?

 

[duxfan1101]

Just to remind everyone Carlyle won a Stanley cup as the entire league was going soft with 3 heavyweights on the roster. It can be done
Ovechkin is playing and acceling with Tom Wilson on his line. Gaudreau plays with Fernando. I attribute Kase's success partly to Ritchie creating space and being there as somewhat protection. These are not heavyweights but shows for all the skill you still need tough players.

I fully support calling him Fernando from now on

 

[Dirk316]

I fully support calling him Fernando from now on

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Ferland

 

[Dirk316]

Why don't you champion this point on the main boards against the people who think this team is nothing but goons?

Sadly many of our own fans are turning into main board posters so not worth wasting time on them

 

[Mortal Wombat]

Just to remind everyone Carlyle won a Stanley cup as the entire league was going soft with 3 heavyweights on the roster. It can be done
Ovechkin is playing and acceling with Tom Wilson on his line. Gaudreau plays with Fernando. I attribute Kase's success partly to Ritchie creating space and being there as somewhat protection. These are not heavyweights but shows for all the skill you still need tough players.

While I don't see the need for a pure enforcer anymore (that guy would need to contribute elsewhere, as well), I do agree with the bolded. That Henrique line with Kase and Terry got manhandled. If they are going to play Terry in the last 2 games (no reason not to, and they need to rest some guys), there needs to be at least one tough player on his line.

 

[Kalv]

Ya, I noticed that on Kase`s last OT winner too. Ritchie has defenceman immediately on him so he doesn`t crush the net. Leaves Kase slightly more open.
As much as I am dissapointed in Ritchie`s production so far, he is doing stuff that doesn`t necessarily go on the game sheet.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

It's a joke we're burning a year off Terry's ELC because of Randy's veteran addiction

 

[bumperkisser]

It's a joke we're burning a year off Terry's ELC because of Randy's veteran addiction

Huh, we had to burn a year off his ELC regardless. He would've only played a couple games anyway...

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

It wouldn't have hurt to throw Terry on the 4th line with Grant. He'd get some experience and we might even have a 4th line that could pot a few. He certainly wouldn't have endangered the team making the playoffs. RC is joke.

 

[Deuce22]

It wouldn't have hurt to throw Terry on the 4th line with Grant. He'd get some experience and we might even have a 4th line that could pot a few. He certainly wouldn't have endangered the team making the playoffs. RC is joke.

Hazy mentioned on the broadcast last night that RC doesn't care if the 4th line scores, he just wants them to "not be minus." I found that to be exactly what we observe, "safe" vets playing dump and chase. If so, explains why Terry won't play on the 4th.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Hazy mentioned on the broadcast last night that RC doesn't care if the 4th line scores, he just wants them to "not be minus." I found that to be exactly what we observe, "safe" vets playing dump and chase. If so, explains why Terry won't play on the 4th.

Exactly why RC is a f***ing joke. Playing borderline, aging vets on the 4th line guarantees nothing. Using someone like Terry with Grant gives you some feedback on Terry and allows him to ease into the league. The idea that playing Terry in that role is some kind of huge risk is a f***ing joke, much like the coach.

This team has no future until they get a new coach.

 

[Deuce22]

Exactly why RC is a ****ing joke. Playing borderline, aging vets on the 4th line guarantees nothing. Using someone like Terry with Grant gives you some feedback on Terry and allows him to ease into the league. The idea that playing Terry in that role is some kind of huge risk is a ****ing joke, much like the coach.

This team has no future until they get a new coach.

I think it's safe to say that the Ducks will never have a skill based 4th line under RC. So guys like Terry, Steel, Roy, Kossila will have to win a spot on top 3 lines in order to make the roster.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I think it's safe to say that the Ducks will never have a skill based 4th line under RC. So guys like Terry, Steel, Roy, Kossila will have to win a spot on top 3 lines in order to make the roster.

Which only means we will lose some players who may blossom elsewhere when given a chance to show what they can do. In today's salary capped NHL you have to get production from young cheap players to be a serious competitor. When you refuse to give them a chance to work up from lesser roles you will always have your GM dumpster diving, hoping to get lucky. RC cannot be gone soon enough.