Speculation: 2021 Roster Discussion

[Duck Off]

I think the real misunderstanding is the difference between “competing” and “contending”. This team is a long way from “contending” for a Stanley Cup but not too far off “competing” for a playoff spot.

They need a 1C or someone with potential to be a 1C. This is something that Bob can’t sit back and wait for because chances are it might not come just by drafting in the top 10. And they need Drysdale and Zegras to be as advertised, hopefully starting next season

agree with all of this. I’ll also add that just because many of us think we’re competing doesn’t mean we think we should be “buying” or not trading players like Manson. The team is clearly on the right path imo, as we have seen some progression from some players we needed to this year; we’re just still a ways away from contending. Murray should be handling the roster as such.

 

[bsu]

This team is just full of mediocre there is literally 15-18 forwards including San Diego gulls players that would all have similar impacts. Our defensemen create literally zero offense. I am so f***ing sick of Cam Fowler, Silfverberg and Henrique. There is also 8-10 defensemen that are all similar the only defensemen that we have that is clearly above is Lindholm and Fowler is slightly above the rest. This shit sucks if we didn't have Gibson I don't even want to know where we would be. I hope our San Diego kids develop if not this is going to be the next Minnesota Wild.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Oh man

 

[bsu]

Wtf lol he deserves it though with his performance thus far. f***ing just signed the guy.

 

[McDonald19]

What’s the point? Even if another team wanted him, no one has the cap space. He could be traded for another bad contract, but that doesn’t require waivers.

 

[Static]

Well, they see what we have been watching.

 

[duxfan1101]

Small chance, but this could be a way to get a team to pick him up that was on his no trade list.

 

[McDonald19]

I suppose there is some cap savings by demoting him to the taxi squad...

 

[Static]

Small chance, but this could be a way to get a team to pick him up that was on his no trade list.

I'd be shocked if he was claimed.

 

[Static]

Henrique has status enough in this league that I very much doubt we would bury him, we have never done that with a player of his track record.

Something will have to give.

 

[Static]

Also wondering if this is connected to Eakins saying select vets are "distracted" by the ongoing forward competition with the young guys.

 

[bsu]

He could arguably be our worst player thus far.

 

[Static]

Also wonder if this is because milano is healthy. He's probably in the lineup tonight in henrique's spot.

 

[terranraida]

Man, Rico. How the mighty have fallen.

 

[bracer028]

Its obvious he wanted a trade and wanted out. But no one wanted him or were willin to give up picks for him

So they dumped him

 

[70sSanO]

It is a good move for the Ducks as I think someone will pick him up even though his cap hit is high. He has too much experience and when he gets hot, he does produce.

...at least I’m hoping someone takes him.

John

 

[ducks8]

He's going to clear and be sent to the taxi squad

 

[bsu]

He's going to clear and be sent to the taxi squad

Agreed. I hope someone picks him up though.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Small chance, but this could be a way to get a team to pick him up that was on his no trade list.

I had that thought to, or at least as a way to push him into waiving for such a team. That is how Todd Marchant got here, after all.

It's a little odd, didn't he even wear the A last game? So unless something happened as recently as that night or yesterday it seems weird if there's been locker room issues. Oe I dunno, who's to say what's going on.

 

[dracom]

Bob once again basically admitting he screwed up again and is forced to try and get out of a contract he had no real reason to make.
No one is gonna to take Rico so let’s just get that fantasy out of the way lol.

 

[dracom]

He could arguably be our worst player thus far.

Which us crazy since he lead the team in goals just last season.

 

[ducks8]

Agreed. I hope someone picks him up though.

Oh I think we all hope for that haha

 

[Hey234]

I'm glad the Ducks are doing something but this is surprising. There must be something going on behind the scenes. Henrique has always been so consistent with his play. This season has been an anomaly for him. To give up on their top goal scorer from last season after part of a season of bad play this year, it just seems too soon.

 

[70sSanO]

There is always a possibility with the Devils. He was a fan favorite.

John

 

[Static]

This is the situation with our finishing. Also a good litmus test for analytics and the eye test. Henrique hasn't been good, but maybe not as bad as I have hammered on about.