Player Discussion Jakob Silfverberg II

[DavidBL]

If we do, it would probably be because we want other players in the lineup rather than being a cap issue

You can always just Scratch him.

 

[Rybread86]

We likely wont have a cap issue when Terry and Zegras get their extensions, and there are bound to be UFA signings or trades coming. But I sadly agree, I think his playing days might be numbered.

If you buy him out at the end of the season he still carries a 1.75mil cap hit for 2 years. Not horrible.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

He's at the age where alot of non-star 2way forwards decline.

 

[JabbaJabba]

I forgot he was on the team.

 

[Elvs]

He's at the age where alot of non-star 2way forwards decline.

As someone who's only a day younger than Silferberg, I'm deeply offended by your comment.

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[Eye of Ra]

having a bad season?

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

having a bad season?

He can still function as a penalty killer, but other than that, he’s completely toast, his hip is shot and he can barely move. It’s painful watching him when you remember what he was.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

having a bad season?

He doesn't appear to have ever made a full recovery from the hip issues, which plagued him for multiple seasons prior to having surgery

 

[AngelDuck]

He can still function as a penalty killer, but other than that, he’s completely toast, his hip is shot and he can barely move. It’s painful watching him when you remember what he was.

It’s time for him to consider the LTIRetirement route in the offseason. I don’t even know if he’s worth a roster spot anymore although he’s still not out worst player. Really just too bad

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

It’s time for him to consider the LTIRetirement route in the offseason. I don’t even know if he’s worth a roster spot anymore although he’s still not out worst player. Really just too bad

He’d be fine if he was the only fringe nhl player in the lineup. He can penalty kill and has experience that can be passed along the younger guys.

Sadly the majority of the forwards on the team are bottom 6ers / fringe NHL players so we kinda got that role filled and that ice time could be given to someone younger who may one day be a top 6er or at least one day may have some trade value for the team.

 

[MMC]

I'm fine with letting Silf play out his contract but that's probably it for him

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

It’s time for him to consider the LTIRetirement route in the offseason. I don’t even know if he’s worth a roster spot anymore although he’s still not out worst player. Really just too bad

On a team this devoid of leadership, I'd push back on that. Just because his use is limited on the ice, doesn't mean it is off the ice.

Besides, we're not exactly bursting at the seams at RW with regards to young talent.

 

[Leonardo87]

Silf has been a fan favorite and it pains me to see him like this now. Would just let him play out his contract. He is not a liability out there but since we aren't contending next year, no reason to buy him out. Maybe he plays well and can trade him for a later pick next TDL, to a team who needs a 4th line PK'er.

 

[McDonald19]

Maybe he plays well and can trade him for a later pick next TDL, to a team who needs a 4th line PK'er.

Hopefully. If nothing else, to keep the Bobby Ryan trade-tree going.

 

[MMC]

 

[MMC]

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Makes me sad how the ol Shutdown line from 2014-15 to 2016-17 is almost done in the NHL.
Kesler - retired. Cogs and Silf probably just 1 more year in the NHL.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

No way Cogs doesn’t call it a career after the broken neck.

 

[Static]

I'll miss him. Great player for us and absolutely worth the bobby trade all by himself. Loved how he played in the playoffs.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

I'm missing all of our old guards. Silf, Rico, Fowler, and Gibby is all that's left now. Just crazy to reflect. Geez, I still haven't changed me avatar, back when the board all had themes for the season (or was it just the playoff?).

 

[JabbaJabba]

I'm missing all of our old guards. Silf, Rico, Fowler, and Gibby is all that's left now. Just crazy to reflect. Geez, I still haven't changed me avatar, back when the board all had themes for the season (or was it just the playoff?).

We had playoff avatar themes. The Ducks have missed the playoffs for so long that you forgot.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

Really sad.

Silfverberg gets a bad rep around here I’ve noticed over time. I get it, he lost his foot speed, and lost time due to injuries and even dealing with COVID.

Probably one of the few that have an excellent effort over the years. I wish they utilized his offensive ability more in a scoring role, but he played the shutdown role well too.

 

[Leonardo87]

I think you let him finish his last season as a Duck, even if he builds up some trade value. He will be a good vet for the kids, especially If we land Carlsson, which seems likely. I see Leo playing here next season.

Silf took a step back but we saw flashes last season, if he can go out with a final bang then that would be awesome.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I think you let him finish his last season as a Duck, even if he builds up some trade value. He will be a good vet for the kids, especially If we land Carlsson, which seems likely. I see Leo playing here next season.

Silf took a step back but we saw flashes last season, if he can go out with a final bang then that would be awesome.

I don't disagree, but we do run into a bit of an issue of too many bodies up front. I could see moving out 1-3 forwards we have under contract.

I'd expect to see the following all playing somewhere within the top 9 next season:

Zegras, Terry, McTavish, Rico, Top 3 pick, Strome, Vatrano, Lundy and I think most would agree Jones earned the opportunity with his play in the final half of the season, if not him then Silf. There's the top three lines barring any addition, plus one extra top 9 F per say.

Then for whatever reason they've decided it's worth having McGinn for another two years at 2.75M. Still have Comtois as of today, plus both Carrick and Leason under contract. Then there's Nesterenko who played well enough to garner a long look in camp.

Already sitting 15 F deep there, and then none of them really seem suited to a full time 4C role, so looking at a 16th to fill that, whether it be Groulx or an outside add.

For the sake of simplicity, even if Groulx makes the team as 4C and Nesterenko starts down in the AHL, still have at least one or two extra bodies. That's without even considering the possibility of adding another roster forward.

I won't begin to know where Silf fits into all that from the team's perspective, but would think the desire to keep him lessens significantly if they are certain he's not coming back the year after.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Given that PV has no love lost for former Ducks I wouldn't be surprised to see him traded with retention or bought out if he (PV) thinks Silf can't contribute next year.