Confirmed with Link: Ducks sign Luke Schenn (1y/800k)

[Paul4587]

Wonder what De Haan ends up getting. He’s the best of the dmen left.

 

[caliamad]

I really dont like this move, only redeaming factor is that we didnt give him a dumb contract.

If he takes pt away from a legetimate prospect ill be pissed.

 

[Dirk316]

I really dont like this move, only redeaming factor is that we didnt give him a dumb contract.

If he takes pt away from a legetimate prospect ill be pissed.

Yeah because playing time shouldn't be earned also we have so many physical d men already

 

[IDuck]

seems about right....season can start now

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

The price is fine for what he is. But if anybody thinks next year’s BM/RC team will somehow look/play different than last year, you will be sorely disappointed.

 

[pbgoalie]

Anybody really believe this is a “depth”signing?

He will play 20 minutes a night giving us veteran mistakes.....errrr presence

 

[Pennaduck]

Anybody really believe this is a “depth”signing?

He will play 20 minutes a night giving us veteran mistakes.....errrr presence

In terms of money it sure is, but knowing Carlyle it wouldn't surprise me to see him paired with Fowler for 20 mins a night like Lovejoy was to spread puck movers around and give Montour less minutes.

It's a long offseason though and I am still expecting some changes to occur.

 

[Elvs]

This boards reaction to this signing is surprising given he checks off all the boxes of things you guys don't want for this team.

He's slow, gritty, is no better than Bieksa, and is taking minutes away from a guy like Welinski who deserves to actually ****ing play. Hate this signing.

Defensemen rarely get to use their speed. You can get away with being slow if you use good gap control. For defensemen, making good quick decisions and having a good first pass helps team speed far more than than pure top speed. Of course those aren't Schenn's strengths either, just saying...

Schenn is however quite mobile, which is also more important than speed for a defenseman. Besides Manson, our team has defense has been far too soft. Bieksa and Beauchemin may hit, but don't wreck people anymore. Entering the Ducks zone on the left flank will be more intimidating now, with both Manson and Schenn there.

He's prone to mistakes with and without the puck, but for 800k it's a great deal. We are paying him less than Holzer even. I defenitely thought Schenn would go for more than this and with another year for term, as he was one of the younger UFA's out there.

 

[mightyquack]

Don't mind this signing, we all knew Anaheim would be signing a veteran depth defenceman and given the recent ones BM have signed.... I'm just happy it's a cheap one instead of massive overpayment.

 

[Masch78]

Anybody really believe this is a “depth”signing?

He will play 20 minutes a night giving us veteran mistakes.....errrr presence

This year's Holzer and he will play like him. If the youngsters can not outplay him they may be not so good. Imho he adds something we lack, net presence.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

This year's Holzer and he will play like him. If the youngsters can not outplay him they may be not so good. Imho he adds something we lack, net presence.

Holzer spent most of last year in SD. You're dreaming if you think Schenn isn't penciled in for 82 games in ANA of 16-20 minutes.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Just when you get rid of Bieksa... You sign another player to frustrate you with moronic mistakes and frequently being out of position.

 

[nilssont]

Just when you get rid of Bieksa... You sign another player to frustrate you with moronic mistakes and frequently being out of position.

At least its for 1 year, im just happy to see Bieksas ass gone that I dont mind this at all

 

[Masch78]

I'm a little bit nostalgic right now. Man I really liked him back then.



And it is quite funny when you listen to the analysis at the draft.

 

[AngelDuck]

He isn’t any good but the price and term make this a lot easier to stomach. Not going to burn the team if/when it doesn’t work out like the Stoner/Allen/Bieksa deals did

 

[Masch78]

He isn’t any good but the price and term make this a lot easier to stomach. Not going to burn the team if/when it doesn’t work out like the Stoner/Allen/Bieksa deals did

He is good enough for a #6 or #7 role. And that's what he will be here.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Bob is just giving Randy what he wants.

 

[anezthes]

Well, the good thing is he didn't overpay, I guess. Don't think it's a smart or even necessary signing though. And no, I don't trust our coaching staff to actually choose the best players available to them.

 

[JabbaJabba]

Good contract for a 6th or 7th dman, I have no problems with this.

 

[Duck Off]

Holzer spent most of last year in SD. You're dreaming if you think Schenn isn't penciled in for 82 games in ANA of 16-20 minutes.

I don’t think this is accurate. I think Bob wanted someone to compete with a youngster on the bottom pair. I think he’ll end up with 50ish games played

 

[GreatBear]

I am not wild about this signing. However, given the inevitable injuries it never hurts to have more depth on defense.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I don’t think this is accurate. I think Bob wanted someone to compete with a youngster on the bottom pair. I think he’ll end up with 50ish games played

Well, what you're saying is that Bob and Randy truly are changed men as their hockey philosophy goes. I'm not there yet. IMO the only way Schenn plays 50ish games is due to injuries.

 

[AngelDuck]

He is good enough for a #6 or #7 role. And that's what he will be here.

Okay, overall he isn’t a good hockey player though. This doesn’t make us a better team. All I’m saying

Still don’t mind it

 

[Duck Off]

Well, what you're saying is that Bob and Randy truly are changed men as their hockey philosophy goes. I'm not there yet. IMO the only way Schenn plays 50ish games is due to injuries.

I think it’s fair to question that. The signing does well for Bob in regards to that though. I’d feel differently if we were paying Schenn more or longer term. Jury is still out on RC though

 

[ZzZz]

You might be comfortable handing the 3rd pair to the 'kids,' but I think we need a veteran to occupy one of the spots on that pair. Also, at 800K, if he gets outplayed in the middle of the year, then it won't hurt much to just sit him in favor of Larsson, Pettersson, Welinski, etc. It's way different than Bieksa, since it's not the same as putting $4 million in the press box every night.

EDIT: Is there a chance he's going to be as bad as Bieksa? Yes, but I doubt there would be as much hesitation to sit him as there was with Bieksa.

Say what you will about Kevin Bieksa, but at least he can skate. I havent seen Luk Schenn play much since he left Philly, but he falls on his ass more than anyone in the league. Hopefully his skating has improved in Arizona.