Speculation: Ducks #5/6 dman...

[robbieboy3686]

We duck fans know with Beauch retiring , bieksa not being resigned, that my main man Bob wants to bring in a veteran #5/6, but Bob also is looking for one that has a big shot from the point . He not only wants to bring in that veteran 5/6 but he wants said player to help with power play 1 timers. Whos out there with those credentials? I could also see him going after a middle aged higher salary player who fits that bill( one of those change of scenery will do said player good ) type of players . # In bob we trust

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[Zegs2sendhelp]

just let Larsson pettersson welinski and mahura take the final 2 spots.. and call it a day.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Jordie Benn has a hard shot

 

[robbieboy3686]

just let Larsson pettersson welinski and mahura take the final 2 spots.. and call it a day.

Larson might need a little more time with the gulls to fully develop, Peterson and welinski will definitely be interchangeable imo. And bob loves his veteran/physical presence. He wants that dynamic physical/hard shot player imo( hope that player can skate well)

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Larson might need a little more time with the gulls to fully develop, Peterson and welinski will definitely be interchangeable imo. And bob loves his veteran/physical presence. He wants that dynamic physical/hard shot player imo

I know what he loves but I think its a waste... and I think Larsson is prob more than ready.. he had this year to develop... give him limited mins behind fowler and lindholm and I bet hes a very serviceable guy... more than some old vet that is too slow for todays hockey.

 

[Hockey Rush]

Michael Del Zotto? lead Canucks in hits. Fast, physical, and good locker room DJ.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Michael Del Zotto? lead Canucks in hits. Fast, physical, and good locker room DJ.

I actually remember thinking to myself during the year ( this sure looks like a guy Bob would like ) they say he’s a really good guy in the community also . Del zotto is definitely a Murray type. great call!

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Maybe Stone?

 

[MMC]

Let’s just have a bottom pair of Larsson-Pettersson

 

[405Exit]

Let’s just have a bottom pair of Larsson-Pettersson

We shouldn’t be worried about our bottom pairing defense. Worry about our LW position outside of 2 lines. There’s a thread going on right now with Silf+ Ritchie for needs. We need to focus on that discussion.

 

[Liferleafer]

Sign Polak so the Leafs don't....

 

[Gecklund]

I was actually really impressed by the Welinski-Petterson pairing against the Sharks,

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I was actually really impressed by the Welinski-Petterson pairing against the Sharks,

They arnt bad at all... and Larsson has a higher ceiling than both.... I don't think our issues are defensive.. mostly coaching + forwards not scoring.

 

[Gecklund]

They arnt bad at all... and Larsson has a higher ceiling than both.... I don't think our issues are defensive.. mostly coaching + forwards not scoring.

Agreed also that injury to Fowler wasn't great. Looking at your roster your team should be playing much better. Lots of depth and great players.

 

[lwvs84]

If you're thinking trade, just go into the season with what we have then if no one steps up, then address it. Bieksa signing was made worse because Manson stepped up during camp.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Agreed also that injury to Fowler wasn't great. Looking at your roster your team should be playing much better. Lots of depth and great players.

Ya fowler injury sucked, kesler not being a 100% hurts not only kesler but also cogs and silf... and perry while he can still find way to get points... doesn't really do much else to help the team if he isn't scoring... and we just take way too many dumb penalties. Idk were in that weird limbo where we are probably good enough defensively/goalie to get into the playoffs but idk if our forwards are good/fast enough to compete with the jets Nashville etc.

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

You can have Andy Greene for future considerations.

 

[bryan1966]

Any interest in Schlemko, David for late round draft pick?

signed - 2.1 million for 2 more years

SCOUTING REPORT

ASSETS:
Has decent size, reach and puck-moving skills. Is also fairly mobile and pretty solid in his own end. Limits his mistakes. Can log a lot of ice time, if need be, and can play on either side of the ice.
FLAWS:
Does not use the body a lot, which leaves him vulnerable against bigger forwards in the defensive zone. Does not wow you with any one physical or mental trait. Is a somewhat limited talent.

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[10Ducky10]

Tyler Myers.

 

[Paul4587]

When did Murray say he was looking for a veteran dman with a big shot for the PP???

 

[Mallard]

We know what BM loves/wanted in the past but he has to change it up especially since he promised he wants a faster system. I think Larsson and Pettersen would be a nice bottom pairing with sheltered minutes and would be more effective than overpaying for a veteran.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Matthew Benning + 4th for Ritchie. He's a physical depth 6/7 guy. RHD

 

[Mickey the mouse]

I like Welinski , plays hard, shoot hard and physical
plus RHD

 

[Spazkat]

Matthew Benning + 4th for Ritchie. He's a physical depth 6/7 guy. RHD

Ducks aren't really in a place to trade off any of their forward depth for a 3rd pairing D

That said, we all know Bob isn't going to go out and get anyone good. He's going to go out and find the old, slow guy that is well past his expiration date that no one else wants. He'll have all the important qualities... "grit! truculence! good in the room!" and then Bob will overpay the shit out of them, because that's what Bob does. Basically we're going to end up with the defensemen version of the Jared Boll signing (or Bieksa 2.0)

 

[LouJersey]

Adam McQuaid for a 3rd.