C Leo Carlsson (2023, 2nd, ANA)

[majormajor]

Was he really though? I recall most of the draft analysts saying he was small for his frame but they all seemed to agree he could step into the NHL right away

He was for sure thought to be NHL ready, but less ready than the others (Bedard, Fantilli, Cooley.) Not so much because of his play, more so because of the increased work load and his frame not being filled out.

I thought he was NHL ready but I don't recall that being a consensus position among scouts / analysts.

It was expected that he'd take longer and most of the discussion before the year was about whether he'd be in the SHL or AHL.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

I thought he was NHL ready but I don't recall that being a consensus position among scouts / analysts.

It was expected that he'd take longer and most of the discussion before the year was about whether he'd be in the SHL or AHL.

I dunno about taking longer. Carlsson was projected to be playing 1C for Orebro in the SHL. It was going to be one-and-done. At the rate Carlsson's being used is akin to playing in the SHL. When viewed through that lens, it's not bad for Carlsson.

Yet, it is bad for the Ducks as they have a part-time 1C. That's going to impose a lot of difficulties for the coaching staff and other players who are shifted or rotated around from the top-line to the 3rd line. The McTavish line is rarely altered.

 

[shach1]

Who has the early edge between Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson?

They say you need five years to know the results of draft, but why not try for five months? David St-Louis looks at who has the early edge between Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson.

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[FiveTacos]

Zegras and Leo have some chemistry, they've had some pretty breakouts, zone entries, etc. although they're always trying to pass the puck into the net. Terry's the one that doesn't seem to quite fit with Carlsson, oddly enough.

 

[Ducks]

Alex Killorn was on Spittin' Chiclets and said that when Carlsson got scanned after his hip injury in practice, the doctor said that he's not done growing and still has a couple of inches left in him. Killorn also spoke highly of Carlsson's skating.

 

[Kalv]

Zegras and Leo have some chemistry, they've had some pretty breakouts, zone entries, etc. although they're always trying to pass the puck into the net. Terry's the one that doesn't seem to quite fit with Carlsson, oddly enough.

Leo&Zegras need a RW like Perry whom we could sign. I have at least 3 jokes I'm holding back right now, but in all honesty, that line'd have some potential, lol

 

[Sean Garrity]

Zegras and Leo have some chemistry, they've had some pretty breakouts, zone entries, etc. although they're always trying to pass the puck into the net. Terry's the one that doesn't seem to quite fit with Carlsson, oddly enough.

I agree, I'd like to see Z-Carlsson-hard worker. Carrick may work, I believe he spent time with Z on the top line in the AHL. Need a Hyman type player I think, maybe Max Jones can find a niche doing all the dirty work and give-go specialist who never has the puck on his stick longer than two seconds before he parks his butt in front of the goalie to open up space.

 

[lwvs84]

I agree, I'd like to see Z-Carlsson-hard worker. Carrick may work, I believe he spent time with Z on the top line in the AHL. Need a Hyman type player I think, maybe Max Jones can find a niche doing all the dirty work and give-go specialist who never has the puck on his stick longer than two seconds before he parks his butt in front of the goalie to open up space.

Rookie year(?) Comtois would have been the perfect player. Too bad he regressed so bad. Him progressing to a legit top 6 player would have been massive.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Rookie year(?) Comtois would have been the perfect player. Too bad he regressed so bad. Him progressing to a legit top 6 player would have been massive.

Ruined my name

 

[Kalv]

It's just plays like this, man... he's such an exciting young player



He's still very raw though, there will he a lot of growth in the next years

 

[LuGBuG]

His first shootout attempt….. nasty

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

Limitless potential with this guy. He’s zooming out there. Wish that one off the post went in but sick shootout move.

 

[SlafySZN]

That kid is so good already

Fun to watch

 

[Leonardo87]

Watching him in person, kid is just amazing . So fun to watch .

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

9th post/crossbar hit this season

 

[HanSolo]

Kid has the second best points per game among rookies with more than 10 games played.

What a get for the Ducks.

 

[Leonardo87]

Leo single handedly just put more faith and hope in this team for me after breaking a 8 game rut which I felt they didn’t deserve to lose all those games.

The fact he is still growing into his body and already beating NHL D , is amazing.

My only regret going to the game, I didn’t get a Leo jersey. Next time!

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I was very wrong about this player. He’s going to be a superstar

 

[Gliff]

I was very wrong about this player. He’s going to be a superstar

Got a feeling you’re not alone in this. There are a lot of Ducks fans that should be eating their shoe.

 

[FiveTacos]

The fact he is still growing into his body and already beating NHL D , is amazing.

If it's true he really has another couple inches to grow, and the Ducks strength program can bulk him up a little, he's going to end up nearly Sundin sized. If he can keep his mobility as he gets bigger he's going to be an absolute monster combo of size and skill.

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

If it's true he really has another couple inches to grow, and the Ducks strength program can bulk him up a little, he's going to end up nearly Sundin sized. If he can keep his mobility as he gets bigger he's going to be an absolute monster combo of size and skill.

With Getzy teaching him how to cycle down low he’s going to be a huge problem

 

[ohcomeonref]

Got a feeling you’re not alone in this. There are a lot of Ducks fans that should be eating their shoe.

There has been some remorseful posts in Leo's thread on the Ducks forum. I said my 10 "Hail Leo's" and now all is forgiven.

 

[ohcomeonref]

 

[UrbanImpact]

bust, couldnt even make Team Sweden's WJC team.

 

[Leonardo87]

Shame the league will pay this game no mind...


Typical NHL.