Confirmed with Link: Ducks sign Robert Hagg (1 year, $775k)

[MMC]

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[Leonardo87]

 

[Gliff]

Benoit replacement.

 

[Deuce22]

SD if any of the youngsters are ready.

 

[AngelDuck]

don’t mind this at all. Very unlikely to be worse than Benoit IMO

 

[Hey234]

Benoit replacement.

That's what I'm thinking too. Depth defenseman, physical, can play both sides. PV still needs to find a partner for Drysdale.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

I remember when he was up and coming people were excited about his potential as a tough shutdown dman.

 

[Kalv]

Is he more physical than Benny? I loved Benny. Well, when he was hitting or standing up to a teammate

I remember when he was up and coming people were excited about his potential as a tough shutdown dman.

I thought we'd draft him. Ended up with Theo instead

 

[goonsaredumb]

Is he more physical than Benny?

they both average 2.9 hits a game

 

[Elvs]

He's physical but stinks. Or at least he used to, don't know about last season. Hopefully it's for the third pair and not the second. The fact that the Ducks will be his 5th team in two years is not a good sign.

 

[Dirk316]

Physical? This is basically the Leason of Defense a typical Verbeek signing

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

I don't hate it.


He at least has a history of standing up for his teammates which is more than you can say for some of the D-man we had last season who just stood there like a slab of meat with mittens.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

I don't hate it.


He at least has a history of standing up for his teammates which is more than you can say for some of the D-man we had last season who just stood there like a slab of meat with mittens.

Well, we know he won't be wearing that number here.

 

[ScarTroy]

Physical? This is basically the Leason of Defense a typical Verbeek signing

Who are your realistic targets? Because it’s one thing to say it, and another to convince them to sign or acquire them.

 

[Dirk316]

Who are your realistic targets? Because it’s one thing to say it, and another to convince them to sign or acquire them.

Foote or Hamonic, resigning Benoit who is more physical

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Wait... Did Stephens break new news before anyone else did?

As for Hagg, is he an upgrade on Benoit?

 

[Dirk316]

I don't hate it.


He at least has a history of standing up for his teammates which is more than you can say for some of the D-man we had last season who just stood there like a slab of meat with mittens.

He has 3 career fights I guess for this team that's basically an enforcer

 

[91Fedorov]

Foote or Hamonic, resigning Benoit who is more physical

I really enjoyed the way Benoit was starting to throw hip checks. I'm bummed we didn't tender him.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Hopefully the cap number would reflect that of a cheap 6/7/8 guy. Not seeing the best of reviews from fans of previous teams but let's hope we are his best fit yet. Some were pretty down on Kulikov and he turned out to be fine.

 

[duxfan1101]

Hopefully the cap number would reflect that of a cheap 6/7/8 guy. Not seeing the best of reviews from fans of previous teams but let's hope we are his best fit yet. Some were pretty down on Kulikov and he turned out to be fine.

Stephens said he’s getting league minimum money ($775K).

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Stephens said he’s getting league minimum money.

That's perfect, he's insurance for the roster as a 6/7 guy or can be pushed down to SD by younger D. At a minimum cost and able to play either side, sort of an ideal seventh roster D.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

He has 3 career fights I guess for this team that's basically an enforcer

Without Comtois, I think the enforcer role falls to Strome, funnily enough.

 

[GreatBear]

Realistically the Ducks need 14 - 16 defensemen under contract for both the Ducks and the Gulls. Perhaps a few of the Gulls defensemen can be on AHL contracts, but the Ducks should have at least 14 defensemen under NHL contracts. Right now, prior to Hagg they have ten. PV needs to sign at least three more defensemen, assuming that Hagg is signed. I expect more signings to trickle in as July/August go along. As unsigned players realize that they aren't getting signed for big money, more and more will consider signing with the few teams that still need players, even if those teams are not likely to win the Cup.

 

[Rooch]

Sandpaper.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Considering this hasn’t been announced yet and seemingly might come tomorrow with some other AHL signings, in typical Ducks fashion, maybe this isn’t geared towards the big club at all.