Prospect Info: Ducks Prospect Discussion 2017/18 - part 1

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

I wanted trouba but hampers works lol

 

[Kalv]

I wass bumed about Hampus pick as well. Not ''make a petition'' bumed like AC but still.

Thankfully, I`m not the Ducks head of amateur scouting I guess

 

[duxfan1101]

Jones traded to Kingston

 

[Opak]

Jones traded to Kingston

Yup, done deal. Went for Popov and a pair of draft picks. The Frontenacs are officially the most all-in team in recorded history, as they've dealt away almost all of their big assets for Day, Vilardi, Pu and Jones. We'll wait and see whether that pays off for them.

If I'm understanding this correctly, Kingston now has only two 2nd rounders in the next 10 drafts, and two 3rd rounders in the next 5 drafts. Plus they lost three talented youngsters in the deals -- Morgan, Dunkley and Popov.

 

[Masch78]

If I'm understanding this correctly, Kingston now has only two 2nd rounders in the next 10 drafts, and two 3rd rounders in the next 5 drafts. Plus they lost three talented youngsters in the deals -- Morgan, Dunkley and Popov.

That sounds pretty ugly for Kingston.

I have to admit, I'm starting to become a real Comtois fan.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Yup, done deal. Went for Popov and a pair of draft picks. The Frontenacs are officially the most all-in team in recorded history, as they've dealt away almost all of their big assets for Day, Vilardi, Pu and Jones. We'll wait and see whether that pays off for them.

If I'm understanding this correctly, Kingston now has only two 2nd rounders in the next 10 drafts, and two 3rd rounders in the next 5 drafts. Plus they lost three talented youngsters in the deals -- Morgan, Dunkley and Popov.

Kingston hasn't seen any playoff success in decades. They better hope this all-in move works out this year because they're setting themselves up for more of the same

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

Kingston hasn't seen any playoff success in decades. They better hope this all-in move works out this year because they're setting themselves up for more of the same

Owner probably fed up and wants to make some money from a deep playoff run

 

[eternalbedhead]

Owner probably fed up and wants to make some money from a deep playoff run

Even from a business standpoint, that's a pretty foolish investment.

 

[AngelDuck]

I'm glad to hear the positive reports about Comtois. I wasn't too impressed with him this summer but always tough to get a read on a player right after they're drafted.

 

[Goose of Reason]

I'm glad to hear the positive reports about Comtois. I wasn't too impressed with him this summer but always tough to get a read on a player right after they're drafted.

I was unsure about Comtois after his lackluster year last season but every time I've watched him this year he's been noticeable in a good way. He's so smart around the net and always knows where to be. Plus when Canada was up by a goal in the last 2 minutes against Sweden his line was the first over the boards to defend which was good to see.

Libor Hajek traded to the Pats, That's a big time acquisition for them. Hopefully they get some scoring help at forward.

 

[Opak]

I was unsure about Comtois after his lackluster year last season but every time I've watched him this year he's been noticeable in a good way. He's so smart around the net and always knows where to be. Plus when Canada was up by a goal in the last 2 minutes against Sweden his line was the first over the boards to defend which was good to see.

Libor Hajek traded to the Pats, That's a big time acquisition for them. Hopefully they get some scoring help at forward.

The Pats acquired BOS prospect Jesse Gabrielle in a previous trade. I still think they should at least add another defenseman and 1-2 good forwards to their group though. They could use more depth IMO.

London has just pulled one of the biggest deadline clearance sales I've ever seen. Pu, Jones, Thomas and now Miletic are all gone for picks/prospects. If I was Alex Formenton, I'd be sitting in a chair somewhere with my phone in my hand, just waiting for the call to come.

 

[Goose of Reason]

The Pats acquired BOS prospect Jesse Gabrielle in a previous trade. I still think they should at least add another defenseman and 1-2 good forwards to their group though. They could use more depth IMO.

London has just pulled one of the biggest deadline clearance sales I've ever seen. Pu, Jones, Thomas and now Miletic are all gone for picks/prospects. If I was Alex Formenton, I'd be sitting in a chair somewhere with my phone in my hand, just waiting for the call to come.

Gabrielle is a good pickup for them. Didn't realize they made a move for him.

 

[Masch78]

At least Sam will get some scoring help. Gabrielle will for sure be his wingman. Gabrielle seems to be a similar type of player to Leedahl last year.

Just seen, Mahura is +22 which is insane considering the Pats overall situation. I think we have a solid one here again.

 

[Opak]

Pats make another move -- They acquire Cameron Hebig (C) and Ryan Kubic (G), in exchange for Tyler Brown (G), Bryan Lockner (F) and a bunch of draft picks.

The Brown/Kubic swap looks shady at first, but they had to somehow clear an OA spot for Hebig, without sacrificing either one of Bradley or Gabrielle. Hebig is a huge addition to the Pats, the guy has 30 goals in 40 games this season. Don't know what to make of their goalie situation now though -- Kubic seems like a decent starter, but his numbers aren't that impressive.

 

[Opak]

Pats also trade for Aaron Hyman (D) from Seattle, in exchange for Owen Williams (D) and a 1st.

A right-handed stay-at-home guy is exactly what that defense needed. Paddock must've scouted him from last year's Regina-Seattle playoff series.

EDIT:

Just as I finished typing this, they also traded for another "veteran" defenseman, Brady Poteau. Ton of depth and size in Regina's defense after these trades.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

The Pats acquired BOS prospect Jesse Gabrielle in a previous trade. I still think they should at least add another defenseman and 1-2 good forwards to their group though. They could use more depth IMO.

London has just pulled one of the biggest deadline clearance sales I've ever seen. Pu, Jones, Thomas and now Miletic are all gone for picks/prospects. If I was Alex Formenton, I'd be sitting in a chair somewhere with my phone in my hand, just waiting for the call to come.

I've cleared Pu on a deadline before.

 

[Sojourn]

I've cleared Pu on a deadline before.

Sounds like a big movement.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Sounds like a big movement.

It was a mountain of work.

 

[Kalv]

''looking back at that trade - it was just Giordano''

 

[Goose of Reason]

Comtois 2+1 in his return to Victoriaville's lineup

 

[Paul4587]

Not really to do with current prospects but still a decent read from Stephens:

Fruitful 2011 draft has given the Ducks staying power as Stanley Cup contender – Orange County Register

 

[Masch78]

This ist the best article of Stephens I've seen in a while. Great insights, wish there would be more of this.

 

[Trojans86]

I noticed Kassila has 29 points in 21 games and he plays LW. Sounds pretty impressive. Any chance he makes it up to the Ducks? Anyone see this guy in SD that can pass along their thoughts?

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I noticed Kassila has 29 points in 21 games and he plays LW. Sounds pretty impressive. Any chance he makes it up to the Ducks? Anyone see this guy in SD that can pass along their thoughts?

Go to the Gulls thread and ask Hans.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Not really to do with current prospects but still a decent read from Stephens:

Fruitful 2011 draft has given the Ducks staying power as Stanley Cup contender – Orange County Register

Stephens has always been a really good writer and that article is a great example. If only he had a willingness to dig deeper on a regular basis of covering the team.