Player Discussion Cam Fowler

[Masch78]

Great player and easier to love when you take him as he is and forget what he could have been.

 

[Gliff]

Great player and easier to love when you take him as he is and forget what he could have been.

This. I have always thought that if he was a 2nd rounder or just a regular 12th overall without the pre-draft hype then he would get a lot more love from Ducks fans.

 

[AngelDuck]

Gets plenty of love from Ducks fans. You guys have this weird radar that starts going off every time someone criticizes a player. It’s possible to criticize and still love him for what he is

 

[Masch78]

This. I have always thought that if he was a 2nd rounder or just a regular 12th overall without the pre-draft hype then he would get a lot more love from Ducks fans.

It's not his draft position, nor his pre draft hype. It's just his toolset, where the sky is the limit.

 

[Masch78]

Gets plenty of love from Ducks fans. You guys have this weird radar that starts going off every time someone criticizes a player. It’s possible to criticize and still love him for what he is

I love him too and always did. I just hoped he would have a little bit of Lindholm in him. Cams toolset is so extraordinary.

 

[Gliff]

Gets plenty of love from Ducks fans. You guys have this weird radar that starts going off every time someone criticizes a player. It’s possible to criticize and still love him for what he is

Is this directed at me? lol

 

[Goose of Reason]

Gets plenty of love from Ducks fans. You guys have this weird radar that starts going off every time someone criticizes a player. It’s possible to criticize and still love him for what he is

He gets a lot less of the ridiculous over the top hate lately but there was a stretch where every little thing he did was completely under the microscope (and had a bunch of people constantly calling him a p***y a la sam steel). If you go back a couple seasons it wasn't criticism, it was a pathology some posters had to rip him for not being physical instead of just appreciating the things he was good at.

 

[AngelDuck]

Is this directed at me? lol

If you want it to be sure

 

[AngelDuck]

He gets a lot less of the ridiculous over the top hate lately but there was a stretch where every little thing he did was completely under the microscope (and had a bunch of people constantly calling him a p***y a la sam steel). If you go back a couple seasons it wasn't criticism, it was a pathology some posters had to rip him for not being physical instead of just appreciating the things he was good at.

He’s a good player, end of story. I’ve always wanted more out of him because he’s capable of it. I don’t rip Nic Deslauriers for being meh because he’s not capable of more. It’s a compliment to Cams skill set if anything.

Althoufh it does appear the system is a reason for his progression

 

[Gliff]

If you want it to be sure

Funny.

If you think Cam doesn’t get hate then idk what threads you have been reading. There were people that wanted to expose Cam at the expansion draft. People have talked about “dumping” his contract regularly before this season.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

He gets a lot less of the ridiculous over the top hate lately but there was a stretch where every little thing he did was completely under the microscope (and had a bunch of people constantly calling him a p***y a la sam steel). If you go back a couple seasons it wasn't criticism, it was a pathology some posters had to rip him for not being physical instead of just appreciating the things he was good at.

People used to get pissed at Kariya for avoiding checks.

 

[bsu]

People used to get pissed at Kariya for avoiding checks.

Yes they did, but those were also different times lol

 

[Quack Shot]

I’ve always loved Cam. His draft was the first one I actually watched and cared about. He’s very underrated.

 

[DigiDuck]

I’ve always loved Cam. His draft was the first one I actually watched and cared about. He’s very underrated.

Ditto for me and I can't believe he's about to be 30...

He's always had the skills to be a much more impactful Dman, but not the mentality. I don't think there's been a single time in his career where it was evident he wanted to turn it up and take over a game a la a Duncan Keith or even McDonagh.

 

[bsu]

Cam is what he is a solid #2 or elite #3. He's definitely been better this season and more tough I think playing with Manson having his back is helping a lot.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

I've only had two criticisms of Cam:

1. Not being aggressive enough on the rush
2. Not being able to get point shots past the first pair of shin guards

Both of which have not been an issue this season.

 

[Frosted Tips]

He gets a lot less of the ridiculous over the top hate lately but there was a stretch where every little thing he did was completely under the microscope (and had a bunch of people constantly calling him a p***y a la sam steel). If you go back a couple seasons it wasn't criticism, it was a pathology some posters had to rip him for not being physical instead of just appreciating the things he was good at.

I have some swagger-enough? meme pictures of Fowler made by yours truly in my picture folder. I think these are at least 3 years old. There were some wild discussions on Fowler and his shortcomings back then.

 

[Ducks in a row]

Fowler has 6 goals 25 assists 31 points now in 54 games. He needs 9 points to tie his single season high of his career. Hoping he is able to establish a new season high in points.

 

[Leonardo87]

Fowler has 6 goals 25 assists 31 points now in 54 games. He needs 9 points to tie his single season high of his career. Hoping he is able to establish a new season high in points.

If the PP can continue to stay hot (don’t count last night, San Jose has a tough PK) there is a good chance. Eakins continues to run a 1a and 1b PP units so he will get the opportunity. If the PP stays around 25% have no issues with that.

 

[Kalv]

Fowler has 6 goals 25 assists 31 points now in 54 games. He needs 9 points to tie his single season high of his career. Hoping he is able to establish a new season high in points.

Incredible, that's a 47 point pace.
Cam is aging like a wine wine and it has been said by many internal and external experts, but he is massively underrated. He's pretty quiet and just goes about his business, not drawing much attention (outside of charity events where I think he is usually an active participator)

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Incredible, that's a 47 point pace.
Cam is aging like a wine wine and it has been said by many internal and external experts, but he is massively underrated. He's pretty quiet and just goes about his business, not drawing much attention (outside of charity events where I think he is usually an active participator)

After everything it's kind of funny that Cam really is a poor man's Scott Niedermayer, at least the Devils version. The similarities are pretty uncanny.

 

[Kalv]

After everything it's kind of funny that Cam really is a poor man's Scott Niedermayer, at least the Devils version. The similarities are pretty uncanny.

That was out there ever since he was drafted. Ofc he is not at the same level, but similar like Scotty, he just keeps getting better

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Experience has made him better. Has become one of my favorite Ducks again. Was my favorite Duck in 2010-11 season.
Him and Selanne on a breakaway in 2010-11 was like watching jet engines take off

 

[bsu]

If we trade Lindholm he will go from #26 in the NHL in TOI to top #15-20 before the season is over.... Poor Cam, Eakins is about to use and abuse you.

 

[anezthes]

Currently 2nd in PPG for defensemen, tied for 11th in PPP.