Prospect Info: Ducks Prospect Info ‘21-22 Part 2

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My personal Pre season watchlist (kinda ranked and privy to change):

San Diego Gulls: Perreault, Tracey, Helleson, Andersson, Lopina, Mcaughlin, king, Etc.

Harvard: Thrun, Moore, Callow

Gatineau: Warren, Luneau

Saginaw: Mintyukov

Everett: Zellweger

Guelph: Pastujov

Minnesota: LaCombe

Calgary: Tschigerl

Sherbrooke: Hinds

Northeastern: Colangelo

Swift Current: Hvidston

Callow is up in the air. Ive seen reports he's going to play in the USHL for a year and reports he's going straight to Harvard.

Also, I'm hoping Will Francis gets regular playing time in Duluth next season. They had an extremely good squad last year and it was hard for him to break into the lineup after missing so much time, but the coaching staff holds him in high regard.

Also not sure on the status of Trevor Janicke. Aren't his rights up soon? Maybe that is next year, he was a 2019 draftee. With no news of signing him I'm assuming he's headed back for his senior year at Notre Dame.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I can’t see how you can combine both positions into one major ranking. Offense and defense plays so differently.

With the amount of depth that we have on defense, it’s probably better to have them on a separate list. Minty is definitely in the conversation as a number one.

Again, I’m just worried about Zel and his size.

 

[MMC]

Callow is up in the air. Ive seen reports he's going to play in the USHL for a year and reports he's going straight to Harvard.

Also, I'm hoping Will Francis gets regular playing time in Duluth next season. They had an extremely good squad last year and it was hard for him to break into the lineup after missing so much time, but the coaching staff holds him in high regard.

Also not sure on the status of Trevor Janicke. Aren't his rights up soon? Maybe that is next year, he was a 2019 draftee. With no news of signing him I'm assuming he's headed back for his senior year at Notre Dame.

Maybe I'm just reaching but they tweeted this in mid-May and I don't think they'd word this the way they did if he wasn't certainly coming back

 

[bsu]

Love this guys videos; surprised how much he knows about each team he talks about the Ducks at 1 hr: 33 mins: 43 seconds

 

[Sean Garrity]

Love this guys videos; surprised how much he knows about each team he talks about the Ducks at 1 hr: 33 mins: 43 seconds

Only listened to the Ducks’ portion; but I think he does a good job of reading HF.

 

[JabbaJabba]

I just realized that I have followed the Ducks longer than the recently drafted players have been alive. I feel old.

 

[Goose of Reason]

I just realized that I have followed the Ducks longer than the recently drafted players have been alive. I feel old.

The first time eligible guys this year weren't alive when we lost to New Jersey in the finals. It's very pleasant to think about.

 

[JabbaJabba]

The first time eligible guys this year weren't alive when we lost to New Jersey in the finals. It's very pleasant to think about.

Shiiiit. It's like ancient history for them.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I just realized that I have followed the Ducks longer than the recently drafted players have been alive. I feel old.

I remember watching a Ducks game and realizing that there was a player younger than me on the team for the first time. It was Vitaly Vishnevski.

 

[Frosted Tips]

Thanks guys! I feel less old now although I'm kinda old. Can we do this every year?

 

[GunnarStahl]

I remember watching a Ducks game and realizing that there was a player younger than me on the team for the first time. It was Vitaly Vishnevski.

The first player to play for them that was younger than me was Zegras, Lundestrom was just a couple months off though of having the honor.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Mintyukov
Mctavish
Zellweger
Dostal
Luneau
Gaucher
Perreault
Moore
Lopina
Thrun

So, yeah. I like Mctavish a lot, but I believe Mintykov will be the most dynamic defensman this team has seen since Niedermayer and the most dynamic we have ever drafted. I think if he hits his ceiling he will have the effect on the back end that Zegras does up front, in fact this to me is the Zegras defenseman pick.

The parallels are uncanny; seen as almost too flashy for his own good, questioned for his aggressive nature, some light skating concerns, but undeniably confident, dictates play, and one of if not the most creative player in the draft. I think this kid is going to be an absolute home run.

Couple other notes: The list is more who I think will be the most impactful in our lineup. I think Luneau is going to be in our top four as a jack-of-all trades dman for a long time. I think Gaucher has lower upside than Perreault, but is going to consistently be a difference-maker in the lineup for us in a way Perreault has not shown. Think Max Jones with better hands and not injured.

I am a huge believer in Ian Moore. He is such a ball of clay but took big strides this year for Harvard, aided by playing with a steady partner in Thrun who I can see becoming our new age Sean Odonnell.

Lopina may seem out of place, but he was trusted and elevated quickly in San Diego in a way that is rare for a new pro. He may only be a fourth line center but I think he becomes a mainstay Pker and big time matchup player in the not too distant future.

I am not sold on Pastujov. I think he has special hands but his pace is going to be too slow for him to overcome. I like Tracey a lot, but his game is suited for down low and I dont think he has the frame to sustain that. His skating isn't good enough to be a purely skilled player, either. I hope I'm wrong there.

I don't have a good read on Warren. He has athletic traits that we can drool over, but will he be able to play with the puck enough to be in the lineup effectively? He is the most likely to make this list look bad.

Don't threaten me with a good time.

 

[Goose of Reason]

Mintyukov
Mctavish
Zellweger
Dostal
Luneau
Gaucher
Perreault
Moore
Lopina
Thrun

So, yeah. I like Mctavish a lot, but I believe Mintykov will be the most dynamic defensman this team has seen since Niedermayer and the most dynamic we have ever drafted. I think if he hits his ceiling he will have the effect on the back end that Zegras does up front, in fact this to me is the Zegras defenseman pick.

The parallels are uncanny; seen as almost too flashy for his own good, questioned for his aggressive nature, some light skating concerns, but undeniably confident, dictates play, and one of if not the most creative player in the draft. I think this kid is going to be an absolute home run.

Couple other notes: The list is more who I think will be the most impactful in our lineup. I think Luneau is going to be in our top four as a jack-of-all trades dman for a long time. I think Gaucher has lower upside than Perreault, but is going to consistently be a difference-maker in the lineup for us in a way Perreault has not shown. Think Max Jones with better hands and not injured.

I am a huge believer in Ian Moore. He is such a ball of clay but took big strides this year for Harvard, aided by playing with a steady partner in Thrun who I can see becoming our new age Sean Odonnell.

Lopina may seem out of place, but he was trusted and elevated quickly in San Diego in a way that is rare for a new pro. He may only be a fourth line center but I think he becomes a mainstay Pker and big time matchup player in the not too distant future.

I am not sold on Pastujov. I think he has special hands but his pace is going to be too slow for him to overcome. I like Tracey a lot, but his game is suited for down low and I dont think he has the frame to sustain that. His skating isn't good enough to be a purely skilled player, either. I hope I'm wrong there.

I don't have a good read on Warren. He has athletic traits that we can drool over, but will he be able to play with the puck enough to be in the lineup effectively? He is the most likely to make this list look bad.

I've been trying to talk myself down on having Mintyukov over McTavish so I'm glad to see I'm not the only one thinking that way. He's more boom/bust but I think he has legitimate #1D potential whereas I'm still not 100% sure that McTavish is a first liner in the NHL vs a very good second liner.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I remember watching a Ducks game and realizing that there was a player younger than me on the team for the first time. It was Vitaly Vishnevski.

I went to the draft in Ottawa in 07 and realized that it would technically be my draft if I was remotely good enough (late bday so players were all my age or a year younger). Ended up meeting most of the top picks and getting autographs (Stamkos, Doughty, Pietrangelo etc) but it was kinda weird.

 

[lwvs84]

So, post draft, which players are/have a chance of going to the WJC?

 

[Goose of Reason]

So, post draft, which players are/have a chance of going to the WJC?

Luneau and Gaucher are invites to Canada's U20 camp. Russia is not invited iirc so that leaves off Mintyukov. I'm not seeing any returning players names on the list but Zellweger and McTavish would both be locks if they're available.

 

[AngelDuck]

Pastujov and Moore should be there too right? The ship has probably sailed on Perreault going

 

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So, post draft, which players are/have a chance of going to the WJC?

McTavish and zellweger are returnees for Canada, Moore and pastujov for the United States. Gaucher, Hinds, Luneau, and Tschigerl were invited to Canada's camp. Mintyukov will probably not be invited to Russia's team because of his decision to play in the OHL, they don't like that.

 

[AngelDuck]

Luneau and Gaucher got invited but no Warren? That’s a bit disappointing

 

[lwvs84]

McTavish and zellweger are returnees for Canada, Moore and pastujov for the United States. Gaucher, Hinds, Luneau, and Tschigerl were invited to Canada's camp. Mintyukov will probably not be invited to Russia's team because of his decision to play in the OHL, they don't like that.

Oh OK, thanks. I was mostly curious about Minty because of everything surrounding Russia.

 

[Goose of Reason]

Pastujov and Moore should be there too right? The ship has probably sailed on Perreault going

Moore is eligible for the tournament in August but is aged out of the winter one.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I remember watching a Ducks game and realizing that there was a player younger than me on the team for the first time. It was Vitaly Vishnevski.

You aged yourself with your Jeff beukeboom reference... which i appreciate

 

[Goose of Reason]

Luneau and Gaucher got invited but no Warren? That’s a bit disappointing

Its surprising because Canada typically loves to bring a guy with Warren's skillset, but Luneau has been considered the best player in his age group in Quebec for years so hockey Canada still likely views him ahead. A strong start to the season for Warren could land him there.

 

[Kalv]

Its surprising because Canada typically loves to bring a guy with Warren's skillset, but Luneau has been considered the best player in his age group in Quebec for years so hockey Canada still likely views him ahead. A strong start to the season for Warren could land him there.

Warren is pretty young, still 17. He still has to work on play with the puck, etc. So I guess they don't feel ge is ready with that. I doubt they question his physical tools but, yeah, weird.

Anyway, here's a timely reminder that Drysdale would be eligible for this summer one as well

 

[bsu]

I read he throws big hits but a lot of the reviews I've seen said he's too nice and could be meaner.... Hope he develops into that