PTO: [ANA] F Zack Kassian signs PTO with the Ducks (released)

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Have to disagree here. Losing to the toughest new kid on the block isn’t a career death sentence. And tuned up by Kostin? When? Kassian dragged him to the ice, got on top, and fed Kostin a big one before the refs stepped in. Maybe you thought kassian gettin nicked on the nose meant he got tuned? Idk man.

After MacEwen drove Kassian's head into the ice in 2021, it hasn't taken much for him to look like he's been concussed again. He shouldn't be fighting anymore.

 

[McDonald19]

Ducks already have Sam Carrick doing the same job, but younger and better.

Carrick is undersized for the role.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Lol ducks are back to being hated again.. Im loving it

By whom?

 

[OddManRush]

After MacEwen drove Kassian's head into the ice in 2021, it hasn't taken much for him to look like he's been concussed again. He shouldn't be fighting anymore.

Has he been diagnosed with a concussion since that incident in Oct 2021?

 

[Seanaconda]

Wouldn't be surprised if he got a 1 year, league min for some toughness on the team as the Ducks quality prospect pool will start coming into the NHL and so people don't target Zegras,well maybe as much

Ah I like huggy bear hope he makes it

 

[ohcomeonref]

By whom?

Ducks fans

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

By whom?

Their own fans.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Has he been diagnosed with a concussion since that incident in Oct 2021?

Not sure. There was at least one incident after that where he missed games with a head injury. A few more where he was noticeably in bad shape after seemingly light (relatively speaking) contact, but I can't recall if he missed time for those or had an official diagnosis released for any of those incidents.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

Their own fans.

Put a sock in it.. Having Gudas and Kassian will bring you hate.. Trust me lol

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

He’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for reminding me how delusional annd obnoxious Oiler fans are.

 

[Duck Off]

Wtf, it's going to be an uphill climb for him to even earn a one year deal, let alone 2...

Sorry, I meant “2 way” not “2 year”.

 

[syz]

After MacEwen drove Kassian's head into the ice in 2021, it hasn't taken much for him to look like he's been concussed again. He shouldn't be fighting anymore.

There were multiple occasions in his last season in Edmonton where Kassian threw a hit and looked woozy after.

 

[Vipers31]

Selfishly I hope he doesn’t make it. The Oilers hate Zegras and enjoy bullying him.

The Oilers aren’t bullying anyone but their fans.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Lmfao I’m watching tsn ( the college football game right now) the ticker shows “ the oilers have signed Zach Kassian to a pto”

 

[Burkeocet]

I feel like a good chunk of his decline may be mental but he’s got some wear and tear for sure. Maybe a good off-season and a new chance will make him an NHL player again. He’s too skilled to play as badly as he did in Arizona for sure. He should be a solid bottom 6 grinder with a little bit of scoring upside as he traditionally was. If he can regain some form, this is good for the ducks.

 

[D Wakaluk]

I've always liked Cassy-Anne's game. If they only had his sidekick Drew-Anne too this would be gold.

I'll show myself out

 

[biturbo19]

What happened to his hair? He was trending that way for a while now...but now it's just completely gone?


Props to him for realizing that and just embracing it.


But also, what a terrible useless hockey player.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

What happened to his hair? He was trending that way for a while now...but now it's just completely gone?

Late career decision to try and mold his game after Getzlaf.

 

[5 Minute Major]

I predict he announces his retirement during camp.

 

[BostonBob]

Put a sock in it.. Having Gudas and Kassian will bring you hate.. Trust me lol

Well it sure won't bring you many wins.

 

[moosemeister]

Kassian isn’t the player you think he’s gonna be. He got into a fight early on in the year, broke his hand and literally didn’t do a mother f***ing thing in a single game he played the rest of the year. I’d be surprised if he isn’t among one of the first cuts in Anaheim

 

[MMC]

Kassian isn’t the player you think he’s gonna be. He got into a fight early on in the year, broke his hand and literally didn’t do a mother f***ing thing in a single game he played the rest of the year. I’d be surprised if he isn’t among one of the first cuts in Anaheim

Most Ducks fans don't expect him to be signed

 

[TheNumber4]

Kassian isn’t the player you think he’s gonna be. He got into a fight early on in the year, broke his hand and literally didn’t do a mother f***ing thing in a single game he played the rest of the year. I’d be surprised if he isn’t among one of the first cuts in Anaheim

Similar to his last year in Edmonton. Or was it last two years? MacEwan concussed him with a takedown and Kassian has been tentative and injury prone in his enforcing duties ever since.

 

[Bank Shot]

He's made $20 million in his career and has a family now. Probably thinking about living a normal life after his career at this point.

The role that he has been slotted into in the NHL loses its luster after a while for sure.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Had a good claim to be the most useless player in the NHL last season.