Prospect Info: Ducks Prospect Info 2018-19

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Brent Gates named captain of Minnesota. Underrated prospect to me.

 

[AngelDuck]

Honestly, why?

Makes things more fun for me

 

[Dirk316]

Honestly, why?

You are constantly against fighting and physical play no matter what and if it was warranted or not.

 

[MMC]

Don’t you want to see it and know if it was just poorly timed vs a cheap play before making that decision?

Consider he's his team's all time leader in penalty minutes, it's probably a cheap play.

 

[AngelDuck]

Consider he's his team's all time leader in penalty minutes, it's probably a cheap play.

Your conclusion might be right but this thought process just doesn’t follow

 

[MMC]

Your conclusion might be right but this thought process just doesn’t follow

Of course not but it’s safe to assume he has a history of being a dirty player, even if this wasn’t a dirty play

 

[duxfan1101]

As long as he's not constantly running around trying to injure people, I don't mind the 'on-the-edge' style of play. Hell, Comtois is already considered a dirty player by a lot of fans on these boards and look how much love he's getting from our fan base right now.

 

[dracom]

Don’t you want to see it and know if it was just poorly timed vs a cheap play before making that decision?

Usually yes, but with this guys history he doesn't get the benefit of the doubt with me. He was already suspended for 2 games for a hit to the head last season; and now he's done it again. Hits to the head are awful, no matter the circumstances. Don't want players who make it a habit doing that on the team.

Cause the league is incredibly inconsistent with penalizing players. If the league isn't going to scare players away from taking head shots on our guys, then maybe a loose cannon or two on the roster might.

So have head hunting goons to curb head hunting...no thanks. The league is stepping away from that mentality and for the better.

Makes things more fun for me

Fair enough.

You are constantly against fighting and physical play no matter what and if it was warranted or not.

And you're against anyone with speed and skill who can actually benefit the team by scoring if they don't bother to hit or fight. Or you continue to exaggerate and lie about what I don't like. Have I ever shit on Manson because he's tough and fights? Hell no. Do I hate players who have a history of going out to injure people? Yup.

 

[AngelDuck]

Of course not but it’s safe to assume he has a history of being a dirty player, even if this wasn’t a dirty play

In my world you are innocent until proven guilty. Brad Marchand is a dirty player. Dustin Brown is a dirty player. Corey Perry and Ryan Kesler (as much as we all love them) are dirty players. I've seen those guys make dirty plays with my own eyes.

To this point, I have not seen Hunter Drew make a dirty play. Maybe I will see one soon.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Usually yes, but with this guys history he doesn't get the benefit of the doubt with me. He was already suspended for 2 games for a hit to the head last season; and now he's done it again. Hits to the head are awful, no matter the circumstances. Don't want players who make it a habit doing that on the team.

So have head hunting goons to curb head hunting...no thanks. The league is stepping away from that mentality and for the better.

Fair enough.

And you're against anyone with speed and skill who can actually benefit the team by scoring if they don't bother to hit or fight. Or you continue to exaggerate and lie about what I don't like. Have I ever **** on Manson because he's tough and fights? Hell no. Do I hate players who have a history of going out to injure people? Yup. Sorry you seem to be fine with those players; thankfully the league is leaving your caveman mentality behind.

I would agree, but there are suspension head hits like Raffi Torres makes and there are head hits like Cogliano makes. I want to see it myself before I damn the guy.

 

[ZzZz]

Usually yes, but with this guys history he doesn't get the benefit of the doubt with me. He was already suspended for 2 games for a hit to the head last season; and now he's done it again. Hits to the head are awful, no matter the circumstances. Don't want players who make it a habit doing that on the team.

So have head hunting goons to curb head hunting...no thanks. The league is stepping away from that mentality and for the better.

Fair enough.

And you're against anyone with speed and skill who can actually benefit the team by scoring if they don't bother to hit or fight. Or you continue to exaggerate and lie about what I don't like. Have I ever **** on Manson because he's tough and fights? Hell no. Do I hate players who have a history of going out to injure people? Yup. Sorry you seem to be fine with those players; thankfully the league is leaving your caveman mentality behind.

To curb head hunting on our own guys, yes. The league has to really prove it to me first, one season of actually banning some people here and there, but still letting most of it go doesn't have me sold. When I say loose cannon, it doesn't necessarily have to be a head shot specialist; a jerk like Ritchie will do, or some one more reserved like Manson who can hit and drop the gloves would be just fine.

 

[Goose of Reason]

The first thing I ever saw Hunter Drew do in a game was run Abramov about a minute after he scored a lacrosse goal. It took him out for the rest of the period.

Comtois proceeded to just destroy the Islanders for the rest of the game.

 

[Bonin21]

McLaughlin is out 6-8 weeks

 

[Static]

McLaughlin is out 6-8 weeks

God damnit, what happened?

 

[mightyquack]

McLaughlin is out 6-8 weeks

Good to see our prospects learning early

 

[Anaheim4ever]

McLaughlin is out 6-8 weeks

Ever since the Ducks & Angels became closer via those "Ducks nights" at Angel stadium the Ducks have had the injury bug very bad the past few years. The Angels have had the injury bug for a much longer time & seem to have passed their bad luck to the Ducks.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

You are constantly against fighting and physical play no matter what and if it was warranted or not.

could explain why he hates Ritchie so much lmao. Physicality is needed in the game.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Sorensen with a strong start, leading the SHL in goals with 5 goals in 4 games.

 

[Kalv]

Do we still have rights for Sorensen?

 

[Static]

Do we still have rights for Sorensen?

Yes.

 

[mightyquack]

Sorensen with a strong start, leading the SHL in goals with 5 goals in 4 games.

Too bad he can never stay healthy otherwise he'd probably have had a good crack at the Anaheim roster by now instead of going back to the SHL.

 

[KickHisAssZegrass]

That last game by Comtois motivated me to spend some time watching his games in the Q... and he's way better than I realized. I knew he had high end finishing ability, but his skating and all around high end skill has really surprised me. He also seems be one of those guys that's always around the puck. Guys like Steel and Terry may have flashier games but they dont have the quick first step and the ability to accelerate with the puck like i'm seeing from Comtois. Also the guy just knows how to finish a play, watch his highlights from World Juniors if you havent. I think his combo of size/speed/grit/shot makes him our #1 prospect.

 

[Opak]

Recent news:

- Hunter Drew was handed a 5-game suspension for throwing an illegal check to the head.
- Kyle Olson (wearing an A for Tri-City) has 3 points in his first 2 games.
- Morand and Groulx both had an assist in their season debut. Halifax is 3-0 to start their season.

 

[bsu]

Anyone going to gulls reign tonight

 

[Sean Garrity]

That last game by Comtois motivated me to spend some time watching his games in the Q... and he's way better than I realized. I knew he had high end finishing ability, but his skating and all around high end skill has really surprised me. He also seems be one of those guys that's always around the puck. Guys like Steel and Terry may have flashier games but they dont have the quick first step and the ability to accelerate with the puck like i'm seeing from Comtois. Also the guy just knows how to finish a play, watch his highlights from World Juniors if you havent. I think his combo of size/speed/grit/shot makes him our #1 prospect.

Comtois reminds me of Kunitz...