GDT: Ducks vs Sharks 12.09.16 7:00PM

[2faded]

I think it's clear they are still struggling with the system, especially when transitioning out of the defensive zone. Too many rim arounds right to an opposing defense men because there's no winger on the boards, and too many reversals where no one is expecting it. They hem themselves in far too often.

Great win and solid results so far on the season, despite what I think we all can agree on has been subpar performances for a majority of games this season. If they can put it together while continuing to win ugly, they could make a real push.

I think BB had a better system, imo. We're basically banking on Carlyle getting it done in the playoffs if they make it. It might pay off, who knows. I don't.

 

[AngelDuck]

Solid season by what standards? Just asking not arguing.

On pace for 20+. Top of the team in hits. Can play on multiple lines. Goes to the net

He's never going to be a great offensive player probably but he makes enough good plays to stay productive I think

 

[Sean Garrity]

On pace for 20+. Top of the team in hits. Can play on multiple lines. Goes to the net

He's never going to be a great offensive player probably but he makes enough good plays to stay productive I think

I think if he turns in to a 30-30 type power forward we would all be ecstatic. I actually disagree with the poster who stated that his IQ is behind his skills. I think his skills, and athleticism are behind his IQ, which is understandable given the "normal" career development of a bigger power forward type like Ritchie. As he's progressed, he's shown the ability to slow the game down more and I think he will continue to do so.

 

[2faded]

On pace for 20+. Top of the team in hits. Can play on multiple lines. Goes to the net

He's never going to be a great offensive player probably but he makes enough good plays to stay productive I think

Seems like low expectations for #10 overall.

 

[2faded]

The play he made tonight shows IQ

He pulled up and made a simple pass. I think we have different definitions of hockey IQ. Not to mention it's one of very few plays he's made. One play doesn't mean he has hockey IQ.

 

[kducks]

Also no one post anything about us being in first on the main boards, took us weeks to get out of that funky bad mojo

The people posting stuff on the MB usually don't hang here

 

[AngelDuck]

Seems like low expectations for #10 overall.

Not really. # 10 overall picks the last 6 years:
2010: Dylan McClrath
2011: Brodin
2012: Slater Koekoek
2013: Valeri Nichushkin
2014: Ritchie
2015: Mikko Rantanen
2016: Tyson Jost

I don't see any stars there. In fact I see a few obvious busts

 

[Ducks in a row]

So happy about this game. Getting the win with Theodore and Ritchie with a pair of assists and Lindholm with a game winning goal

 

[Misleader]

Not really. # 10 overall picks the last 6 years:
2010: Dylan McClrath
2011: Brodin
2012: Slater Koekoek
2013: Valeri Nichushkin
2014: Ritchie
2015: Mikko Rantanen
2016: Tyson Jost

I don't see any stars there. In fact I see a few obvious busts

Isn't Rantanen like Colorado's best forward?

 

[Lord Flashheart]

We win game!

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

I thought Ritchie played a great game. He was hitting, had multiple scoring opportunities by being in the right spot, and made that sweet play to set up Lindholm.

He's finally starting to hang on to the puck without handling it like a grenade. Seems he's catching up with the speed of the NHL.

 

[duckaroosky]

I fell asleep in the third. Life is hard for an east coaster

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Seems like low expectations for #10 overall.

It's a reasonable expectation of a 21 year old power forward. If he can pot around 20 goals and lead the team in hits, that would be a very positive result for his first full season. The most important thing is that he's showing clear progression from last year.

 

[AngelDuck]

Isn't Rantanen like Colorado's best forward?

Umm no. While he shows promise, no one in their right mind takes him over Mackinnon, Duchene, Landeskog

 

[caliamad]

It's a reasonable expectation of a 21 year old power forward. If he can pot around 20 goals and lead the team in hits, that would be a very positive result for his first full season. The most important thing is that he's showing clear progression from last year.

This. He looked like he didn't even belong last year. Now he does.

He is only 21.

 

[caliamad]

I think overall we were better than last game, but our defensive player, breakouts, and turnovers in at the other 2 teams red line needs to be better.

I personally take perry off the first line and see what he could against better matchups. With the way rakell and kesler are playing they will likely see the top 2 pairings.

I also agree fowler manson, Hamps vats, Theodore bieksa.

Theodore is far from perfect but can move the puck ans makes against other teams bottom six.

Bieksa does least damage there.

What worries me more is vats doesn't have any signs of getting better. I feel his stats have been inflated by the pp and playing on third pairing.

Honestly moving him before fowler,lindholm, manson makes more sense very day.

I'm starting to love calmer. He may not be a top9 forward but damn he knows how to get the teams and fans amped.

I'm still not sold on brown but I have liked noesen so far, and would play Garbutt crammer noesen.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

He's on pace for 20 goals. That's pretty good for a 2nd year power forward.

Fewer than that. But, he's having a solid season...for a second year player. Yeah, I'll go along with that. Very good progress this year.

Meh. I'll celebrate when he hits 20 goals. I see all physical attributes and no IQ.

I'm with you on the first part. He produces in chunks.

The play he made tonight shows IQ

He had a late shift where he looked like old school Bobby Ryan out there. It's encouraging to see him figure out how to be dominant at this level. Vermette's been a good center for him.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I think overall we were better than last game, but our defensive player, breakouts, and turnovers in at the other 2 teams red line needs to be better.

I personally take perry off the first line and see what he could against better matchups. With the way rakell and kesler are playing they will likely see the top 2 pairings.

I also agree fowler manson, Hamps vats, Theodore bieksa.

Theodore is far from perfect but can move the puck ans makes against other teams bottom six.

Bieksa does least damage there.

What worries me more is vats doesn't have any signs of getting better. I feel his stats have been inflated by the pp and playing on third pairing.

Honestly moving him before fowler,lindholm, manson makes more sense very day.

I'm starting to love calmer. He may not be a top9 forward but damn he knows how to get the teams and fans amped.

I'm still not sold on brown but I have liked noesen so far, and would play Garbutt crammer noesen.

I like Theo a lot in transition in the neutral zone, and I love him on the power play. But I hate him in the defensive zone. He just isn't good right now. Bieksa is a terrible partner choice for him.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I think around 20 goals and 200 hits would be a very successful year for Ritchie when you consider where he was last year. He may only end up being a role player but that's ok, i'd like to see him work on getting his shots off a little quicker.

 

[Goose of Reason]

You guys need to be patient with Ritchie. He's having a good sophomore season with a huge step in development and that's promising.

 

[Dirk316]

Ritchie and Jones on the same line together could be incredible

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

You guys need to be patient with Ritchie. He's having a good sophomore season with a huge step in development and that's promising.

Nobody's not being patient with him. It's the difference between saying "he's good" versus "he will be good." Shouldn't be controversial.

 

[Sean Garrity]

I like Theo a lot in transition in the neutral zone, and I love him on the power play. But I hate him in the defensive zone. He just isn't good right now. Bieksa is a terrible partner choice for him.

Completely agree with the last statement. Where is Stoner when you need him!?