Sojourn
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Player Discussion Brandon Montour
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I see Montour as our best D prospect because he is the most dynamic of all. All of them are raw but he has something special the others lack.
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LOL that's exactly what I was thinking. Vatanen with the coffee, and the Ovi elevator story.
Arthuros
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...wait a minute. Is the only reason why we call a brief NHL stint "a cup of coffee" because of that incident with Vatanen? 
Sojourn
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...wait a minute. Is the only reason why we call a brief NHL stint "a cup of coffee" because of that incident with Vatanen?
No, but it is a happy coincidence.
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Agree he has the potential to be special which is why proper development is critical
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Some different things were said, but the result was more or less the same: Rookie player looks great. Squee.
HansH
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I recall being more frustrated with Theodore as a first-year pro last year than I've ever been with Montour, but remember, I'm watching them as AHL players.
yeah I seem to recall much more frustration from posters about Theo than Montour. I remember hearing that effort and occasional brain fart happened more often with Theo.
Here's what I see the big difference is... Theo, much like he started off doing last year, is playing like he's trying not to make a mistake. He's playing well defensively, but he lacks confidence in his offensive game. Last year, he was in the same boat and turned in on offensively. Montour, on the other hand, started off much the same his first 5 game stint. When he came back on this recall, you can tell he let loose and he plays with a natural confidence not many people have. Once Theo gets into a rhythm, I see his game getting much better. Montour, seems to create his rhythm and that has helped him adjust much quicker.
The more I watch Montour, The more i see a young Doubty in him. His Cockiness, His Poise, His hussle. I think hes going to be a great Player
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I am sure Doughty played hockey much longer than Montour and was his main sport. I don't see a comparison between him and Montour though. Yes Montour is a cocky ****er and very chippy but their games are different.
Now, when people say he can be a special player do they mean a second pairing RHD with some offensive upside?
If that's the definition of special you are using, then I'm more apt to agree that certainly looks possible with Montour. Anything above that and I would seriously pump the brakes on the hype train at this point
If that's the definition of special you are using, then I'm more apt to agree that certainly looks possible with Montour. Anything above that and I would seriously pump the brakes on the hype train at this point
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I know it's impressive that Montour has improved as much as he has, but it still doesn't change the fact that there are peak years for athletes to improve the most. Just because he committed later doesn't mean he will necessary keep improving as, say, a 25 year old, the same way a 21 year old would.
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Montour's offensive instincts are through the roof. Even if he doesn't pan out he should still be able to make a living at worst as a third pairing guy who can QB a PP. I hope they can make room for him in a sheltered role to finish the year. In other words I hope they will start scratching Bieksa.
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I think he can be more than that. Kevin Shattenkirk type of special, which is a 1st pairing D when he's on his game
The Midnight Burrito
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Montour is a carbon copy of Vatanen's first few months in the league, right down to the over-hard passes and unearned feistiness. We'll see if it lasts.
Skinnyjimmy08
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will Montour have to go through waivers next season if Ducks try to send him to AHL??? Is he at that point yet?
Paul4587
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According to cap friendly he needs another 69 games or two seasons of professional play whichever comes first. So it's likely he won't be eligible until at least part way through next season or if he doesn't play another 69 games between now and end of next season he won't need to clear waivers until 2018-19.
https://www.capfriendly.com/waivers_calculator/brandon-montour
Skinnyjimmy08
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wow.. so he could technically still be an AHLer next year hey... boy oh boy
I mean that's great for Anaheim to have that option still, but I feel sorry for the guy if he still is in the AHL next year.... atleast he gets to live in San Diego though!
evomacky
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saw him at the Team Store on saturday. real nice kid. I do hope he has a future with the Ducks.
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