Speculation: 2021-22 Roster Thread Part 3

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[Kalv]

Not sure if he will be available, but almost #1 on my FA wishlist is Gudbranson. We need a D and he can be a borderline #4. And we need toughness, he brings it. And I believe also he brings a good leadership.

I would prefer Manson, but seems that that train has passed.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Not sure if he will be available, but almost #1 on my FA wishlist is Gudbranson. We need a D and he can be a borderline #4. And we need toughness, he brings it. And I believe also he brings a good leadership.

I would prefer Manson, but seems that that train has passed.

I mean, he can be used as a borderline #4 but he isn't one. Gudbranson is a bottom pair D who brings intangibles that make him more valuable than your average #6/7 guy. If we could be rid of Shatt then I'd be happy to have Guds back to play on the bottom pair with Benoit, assuming it's a cheap one year deal.

I know most of us were fond of his physicality, but he just isn't a top 4 capable D in terms of efficiency. Could still have a role on a team crying out for toughness.

 

[Kalv]

I mean, he can be used as a borderline #4 but he isn't one. Gudbranson is a bottom pair D who brings intangibles that make him more valuable than your average #6/7 guy. If we could be rid of Shatt then I'd be happy to have Guds back to play on the bottom pair with Benoit, assuming it's a cheap one year deal.

I know most of us were fond of his physicality, but he just isn't a top 4 capable D in terms of efficiency. Could still have a role on a team crying out for toughness.

Agreed, ideally, he's on the bottom pair. But also, he is on pace to 20 points while averaging over 18 mins a game for one of the best teams in the league right now. So he would definitely be suited to fill a role for us, but not like he would carry us anywhere.

 

[bsu]

When Getzlaf retires will Shattenkirk be our only Stanley cup winner or am I forgetting someone?

 

[LuckyDucky]

I don't want to read too much into these quotes, BUT Gibby doesn't seem super thrilled:

 

[LuckyDucky]

Also, Ducks GM Pat Verbeek isn't into 'silly deals,' and how is John Gibson's future shaping up?

From PV:

“There’s going to be players and holes that we’re going to need to fill. I’m going to try and improve the team from that aspect.”

“Well, there’s things to address, certainly,” Verbeek said. “I’m going to be like 31 other teams out there trying to get guys. My goal is to improve the team. I’m going to meet with our pro scouting staff and look for ways to do it. We’re going to be competing with a lot of other teams trying to sign the same guys. We’ll have to see.”

“We’ve been scouting all season,” he said. “Trust me. When I tell you it’s going to be competitive, it’s going to be for the same players. At some point, it boils down to recruitment and opportunity. It’s competitive. We’re going to have to see.”

EDIT: how do you insert a quote snippet? The inline code looks funky.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Also, Ducks GM Pat Verbeek isn't into 'silly deals,' and how is John Gibson's future shaping up?

From PV:

“There’s going to be players and holes that we’re going to need to fill. I’m going to try and improve the team from that aspect.”

“Well, there’s things to address, certainly,” Verbeek said. “I’m going to be like 31 other teams out there trying to get guys. My goal is to improve the team. I’m going to meet with our pro scouting staff and look for ways to do it. We’re going to be competing with a lot of other teams trying to sign the same guys. We’ll have to see.”

“We’ve been scouting all season,” he said. “Trust me. When I tell you it’s going to be competitive, it’s going to be for the same players. At some point, it boils down to recruitment and opportunity. It’s competitive. We’re going to have to see.”

I hope he pulls a rabbit out of the hat and at LEAST shores up our defense so it's not a complete laughing stock and gives Z a skilled guy with a motor.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Also, Ducks GM Pat Verbeek isn't into 'silly deals,' and how is John Gibson's future shaping up?

From PV:

“There’s going to be players and holes that we’re going to need to fill. I’m going to try and improve the team from that aspect.”

“Well, there’s things to address, certainly,” Verbeek said. “I’m going to be like 31 other teams out there trying to get guys. My goal is to improve the team. I’m going to meet with our pro scouting staff and look for ways to do it. We’re going to be competing with a lot of other teams trying to sign the same guys. We’ll have to see.”

“We’ve been scouting all season,” he said. “Trust me. When I tell you it’s going to be competitive, it’s going to be for the same players. At some point, it boils down to recruitment and opportunity. It’s competitive. We’re going to have to see.”

Setting expectations low I guess.

 

[bsu]

Also, Ducks GM Pat Verbeek isn't into 'silly deals,' and how is John Gibson's future shaping up?

From PV:

“There’s going to be players and holes that we’re going to need to fill. I’m going to try and improve the team from that aspect.”

“Well, there’s things to address, certainly,” Verbeek said. “I’m going to be like 31 other teams out there trying to get guys. My goal is to improve the team. I’m going to meet with our pro scouting staff and look for ways to do it. We’re going to be competing with a lot of other teams trying to sign the same guys. We’ll have to see.”

“We’ve been scouting all season,” he said. “Trust me. When I tell you it’s going to be competitive, it’s going to be for the same players. At some point, it boils down to recruitment and opportunity. It’s competitive. We’re going to have to see.”

EDIT: how do you insert a quote snippet? The inline code looks funky.

Making excuses already

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I don't want to read too much into these quotes, BUT Gibby doesn't seem super thrilled:

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The premise of the question basically begged him to shit on the team and he didn't, he kept the focus on himself. If anything, it's defensive. I don't think it obviously speaks to his happiness with his teammates or with being on the team or anything.

 

[LuckyDucky]

The premise of the question basically begged him to shit on the team and he didn't, he kept the focus on himself. If anything, it's defensive. I don't think it obviously speaks to his happiness with his teammates or with being on the team or anything.

You're probably right. At the same time, I doubt one is thrilled if he is being defensive.

 

[Leonardo87]

Setting expectations low I guess.

I mean Anaheim will have the cap and assets to be in a better position to make those moves and go after players than a lot of other teams. Doubt they will be competing with that many teams.

From how this sounds, Verbeek will make his moves, improve the team, but I don’t think it will be anything special like a “big name” Type, but maybe he surprises all of us. I dunno.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I mean, we may have to overpay on some short term contracts and see where that takes us.

Maybe we make a run for Kadri, Forsberg, Domi etc.

 

[DavidBL]

I don't want to read too much into these quotes, BUT Gibby doesn't seem super thrilled:

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I didn't think the tone was bad at all honestly.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

You're probably right. At the same time, I doubt one is thrilled if he is being defensive.

Sure, what's to be thrilled about with this team. I was more addressing the tendency (which I have, too) to sort of interpret everything Gibson does as not wanting to play for the Ducks.

 

[LuckyDucky]

Sure, what's to be thrilled about with this team. I was more addressing the tendency (which I have, too) to sort of interpret everything Gibson does as not wanting to play for the Ducks.

It's a weird tendency, huh? I need to break out of it.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

I don't want to read too much into these quotes, BUT Gibby doesn't seem super thrilled:

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Sounds like Gibby all of the other times he's been quoted.

Remember, Stephens painted Gibby wanting out of Anaheim in his pre-season article. Then when the actual video interview came out, Gibby sounded positive for the team and himself.

I don't know when a player wants to focus on themselves equates to wanting to leave. If that players improves his play, then he improves the play of the team. Last night, we earned a point only because of Gibby. Why are people saying Gibby wants out after that performance? Sure, it's a disappointing outcome, but also look who's playing in front of him. Gibby is starting to find his groove back.

 

[Rybread86]

I don't want to read too much into these quotes, BUT Gibby doesn't seem super thrilled:

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Gibson just had his best game in months, not sure he can be too upset. I look at these quotes as him saying "im just focusing on myself. Everything else is out of my control." He also sounds like he understands the situation the team is in.

If hes not buying into Beekers plan for the team, I'm sure he will have that convo behind closed doors to move him. If hes really pissed, then the public will hear about it.

 

[Sean Garrity]

Sounds like he's not happy but is trying to be a professional about it...at least in public.

 

[DavidBL]

Sounds like he's not happy but is trying to be a professional about it...at least in public.

What exactly makes him sound unhappy?

 

[Sean Garrity]

What exactly makes him sound unhappy?

The first three sentences in that quote and taking in to account his preseason comments about being here to win. Unhappy may be the wrong word, maybe like indifferent?

 

[DavidBL]

The first three sentences in that quote and taking in to account his preseason comments about being here to win. Unhappy may be the wrong word, maybe like indifferent?

To me it sounds like he's keeping it about himself. Not going to throw his team under the bus. Indifferent may be better. Hard to be otherwise when you're out of the playoffs.

 

[MMC]

Still hate to lose Lindholm but at least it looks like we got a top 4 defenseman back for him.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

Still hate to lose Lindholm but at least it looks like we got a top 4 defenseman back for him.

A young, cost controlled one at that. Interested to see what kind of deal Vaks gets this offseason.