Speculation: 2021 Roster Discussion
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Hockey Duckie
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I just like the fact we have players fighting for a spot than gifting a spot going into this season.
Sean Garrity
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Milano was pretty impressive in his albeit short stint, and let's not forget that he's only 24 like DVM pointed out. His speed and tenacity were a great fit and a great add for the team.
The Mighty Duck Man
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Yeah I don't think anyone like Comtois will be on the taxi squad. De Leo seems like a prime candidate for that, Backes too but that depends. There could also be signings to fill those spots, have to see how it plays out. Probably too little AHL depth to just borrow a couple forwards, they probably need a couple more as it is.
When does the AHL season start?
Edit: Feb 5th. We should have a solid taxi squad until then, granted it doesn't get pushed back further. I'm assuming taxi squad players can be maneuvered in/out?
DavidBL
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I believe players can be swapped in and out of the taxi squad but non injury related moves must be approved.
MMC
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Update from BM on Drysdale, Tracey, and Perreault
On Drysdale and the options of him and others if the Canadian major junior leagues don’t start or resume play as they anticipate.
“Those are some of these things that you talk about. Balls still up in the air. Those are things we have asked a lot about. He’s got those too. I’ve got (Jacob) Perreault here. I’ve got (Brayden) Tracey here. Ontario, Western leagues. Who knows when they’re going to play? And what are we allowed to do? Does it affect their status on the reserve list? Again, these are all things that are part of that big puzzle.
“Lots we can be doing with Jamie and Jacob and Brayden. Lots we can do here. We can get them into some American League games safely. And that’s our intention. That hasn’t totally been figured out yet. But it’s something the league is very aware of, let’s put it that way. It could shove their development ahead a little bit here with that league. That’s right in the list of things that are very important to me obviously.
On Drysdale and the options of him and others if the Canadian major junior leagues don’t start or resume play as they anticipate.
“Those are some of these things that you talk about. Balls still up in the air. Those are things we have asked a lot about. He’s got those too. I’ve got (Jacob) Perreault here. I’ve got (Brayden) Tracey here. Ontario, Western leagues. Who knows when they’re going to play? And what are we allowed to do? Does it affect their status on the reserve list? Again, these are all things that are part of that big puzzle.
“Lots we can be doing with Jamie and Jacob and Brayden. Lots we can do here. We can get them into some American League games safely. And that’s our intention. That hasn’t totally been figured out yet. But it’s something the league is very aware of, let’s put it that way. It could shove their development ahead a little bit here with that league. That’s right in the list of things that are very important to me obviously.
Sean Garrity
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I have to think that the nhl would be flexible if junior leagues don’t play and find some way to work with teams to get these kids quality ice time.
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Hockey Duckie
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I do like how Bob is thinking ahead with the closures of the OHL and WHL as well as seeing how to retain the prospects under the reserves list while being able to play at the AHL. This reminds me of how Bob mandated every Duck player wear a protective shield around their skates and didn't care what the NHL was doing. The NHL and CHL do need to make an exception for this season, especially if the CHL isn't planning on opening up.
As for losing a CHL season, I really wanted to see Tracey develop with Victoria for a season. Victoria is geared to play defense first and forces Tracey to not be a perimeter player. It's a set structure in Victoria. That way it isn't a huge step compared to jumping to the AHL. (Tracey was held back before joining the WHL club and it paid off as he became the WHL rookie of the year, rookie with the most points, rookie with the most goals, and rookie with the most assists along with being selected in the first round of the NHL draft.)
With Jacob, though, being around the NHL and AHL may set a higher bar for him to get on his horse and go, go, go. Perrault's OHL team lacked talent and he wasn't motivated to play a complete game. Maybe playing with more talented players could spark that light to always be on, including when he is sent back down to the CHL. The AHL may be a better environment for Perrault such that it's a professional environment, more talented players around him, and a staff that will report to the GM. That staff has coach Dineen on it and he's already had Sprong last year, which could help both Dineen and Perrault with Perrault's development.
With Jamie, just, "Yes, please." The AHL experience could come in handy if the Ducks make the playoffs this season and Drysdale gives the Ducks added depth on the blue line... because we're the Ducks and we take to injuries like it's water. bleah.
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Except for the first game he had with us, I can't recall him having any good games after.
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It’s been a long time, but I mainly remember his speed and tenacity on the forecheck over anything else.
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This is a random thought but I think this is the most likeable team we've had in a long time. Subtracting Ritchie helps a lot in that department, I suppose, but Shattenkirk and Backes seem like good locker room guys too. It just seems like the players enjoy playing here and with each other (Grant and Miller come to mind). I'm a little concerned though now that Ritchie is gone we will have to find a new whipping boy. I say we all just agree to make it Larsson this year.
Don't get me wrong though, we're still going to suck.
Don't get me wrong though, we're still going to suck.
ShadowDuck
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Who’s going to be the most out of shape player? You know one guy took this time off and just did nothing.
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For some reason, I'm a huge fan of Sam Steel. Can not explain why but for me everything is just so sympathic. Love to see him wearing #23.
MMC
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If Zegras makes the team I might be a bit more inclined to agree with you, but as it stands I feel the opposite. I don't like the roster as currently constructed at all.
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