Confirmed Signing with Link: [FLA] Anthony Duclair signs with the Panthers (1 year, $1.7M)

[LeHab]

Interesting case, hope he builds on last season success with Sens.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Another stratosphere? Get real man, the Panthers aren’t THAT good.

The Panthers aren't Barkov and Huberdeau are.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Duclair has a history of falling down the line up. I’d be surprised if he plays on a line with Barlok and Huberdeau.

Also, Barkov and Huberdeau are not slugs. They are in a whole different ozone layer.

Imagine holding onto that one word. Your team has no one close to the level of Barkov and Huberdeau. It's just facts.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

Imagine holding onto that one word. Your team has no one close to the level of Barkov and Huberdeau. It's just facts.

I know. Ottawa blows. Barkov and Huberdeau are inter dimensional. Hopefully they take Duclair there with them.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

16 ESG, 5 PPG and 2 SHG in 66 games last year but 21 of those 23 goals were in his first 37 games.
2 goals in the final 29 games.

If Zito is just pumping and dumping Duclairs value to buy a pick, Q will play him with Huberdeau and Barkov.
He'll get some decent PP time.
Sounds a lot like Connollys season with us last year, was on fire scoring a couple multi goal games and then disappeared the last 30ish games.

Another 20ish goal pace and .6 P/G type year could net Zito a decent draft pick or prospect from a contender at deadline.

 

[violaswallet]

16 ESG, 5 PPG and 2 SHG in 66 games last year but 21 of those 23 goals were in his first 37 games.
2 goals in the final 29 games.

If Zito is just pumping and dumping Duclairs value to buy a pick, Q will play him with Huberdeau and Barkov.
He'll get some decent PP time.
Sounds a lot like Connollys season with us last year, was on fire scoring a couple multi goal games and then disappeared the last 30ish games.

Another 20ish goal pace and .6 P/G type year could net Zito a decent draft pick or prospect from a contender at deadline.

Combined we might have a 45 goal scorer between Connolly and Duclair

 

[FinlandPanther]

I know. Ottawa blows. Barkov and Huberdeau are inter dimensional. Hopefully they take Duclair there with them.

Temper tantrum over that. Yikes. I mean Ottawa blows, Florida blows less, but still blows.

 

[robsenz]

16 ESG, 5 PPG and 2 SHG in 66 games last year but 21 of those 23 goals were in his first 37 games.
2 goals in the final 29 games.

If Zito is just pumping and dumping Duclairs value to buy a pick, Q will play him with Huberdeau and Barkov.
He'll get some decent PP time.
Sounds a lot like Connollys season with us last year, was on fire scoring q couple multi goal games and then disappeared the last 30ish games.

Another 20ish goal pace and .6 P/G type year could net Zito a decent draft pick or prospect from a contender at deadline.

He can play, but he generates most of the offense alone or is co-dependant on a setup guy, which was often Chabot last year trying to tee them up for him on the PP or OT, he's not going to be setting up guys or making anyone better around him. He wants the puck on his stick at all times. Wants to be the go to guy, but he's not at that level in the NHL and I don't think he will ever un-learn that. He has a junior mentality and will probably be playing oversees in no time unless he can actually change his mindset. I called him a douche in a previous post because Ottawa gave him an opportunity to succeed, and he seemed to be doing that for half the year, then turned down a more than fair offer, but apparently news today says that offer may not have been legit...no idea. All i know if they he received a QO from the Sens, he would have filed for arbitration no question, which leaves a sour taste in my mouth with any player because I value loyalty and want guys to want to play for the team I cheer for. It's not some weird coincidence that he can't find any stability with any team in the league so far in his career.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Combined we might have a 45 goal scorer between Connolly and Duclair

If the depth is working, we may have 5-7 guys who score at least 12-15 goals.
May have 2 or 3 guys around 20.
I don't think the scoring issue will be as glaring as some make it out to be.

He can play, but he generates most of the offense alone or is co-dependant on a setup guy, which was often Chabot last year trying to tee them up for him on the PP or OT, he's not going to be setting up guys or making anyone better around him. He wants the puck on his stick at all times. Wants to be the go to guy, but he's not at that level in the NHL and I don't think he will ever un-learn that. He has a junior mentality and will probably be playing oversees in no time unless he can actually change his mindset. I called him a douche in a previous post because Ottawa gave him an opportunity to succeed, and he seemed to be doing that for half the year, then turned down a more than fair offer, but apparently news today says that offer may not have been legit...no idea. All i know if they he received a QO from the Sens, he would have filed for arbitration no question, which leaves a sour taste in my mouth with any player because I value loyalty and want guys to want to play for the team I cheer for. It's not some weird coincidence that he can't find any stability with any team in the league so far in his career.

Ya we kind of dealt with the same thing with Hoffman and Connolly who have their own faults.
Id prefer Tippett with Huberdeau and Barkov as he has a lethal shot and needs to play in the top 6 to put up points.

I'd put Duclair on 2nd line with Wennberg and Hornqvist, they are lesser skilled players than above and Duclair can be a line driver if he wants there. Wennberg can hopefully bring a 2 way game and some playmaking while Horny does his job and goes to the net for screens and garbage rebounds goals.

Duclair will likely see some time with Huberdeau and Barkov on the PP.
Just feel if Zito is flipping Duclair at deadline, pump his value up as much as possible with our two best forwards.

Q blenders his lines a ton so it will be a guessing game all year where and who everyone gels with. Lots of new faces again.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Duclair said OTT only offered him 1 year and the 3 year at 4mil per rumors were laughable.
Also, he is his own agent. He fired his agent in February

Yeah, that was the joke.

Dorian stated that he offered duclair a significant raise. He never said how much or for how many years. The 3 years at 4 million was a rumor backed up by nothing.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Imagine holding onto that one word. Your team has no one close to the level of Barkov and Huberdeau. It's just facts.

At least he’s seen his team win a playoff series this century.

 

[FinlandPanther]

At least he’s seen his team win a playoff series this century.

So what does that have to do with duclair/Barkov and Huberdeau? Are you in your feelings? At least you got that out on HFBoards.

 

[Langdon Alger]

So what does that have to do with duclair/Barkov and Huberdeau? Are you in your feelings? At least you got that out on HFBoards.

Am I in my feelings? Not sure what that means.

 

[pucksakes666]

How did he fall so far I remember when him and domi were being talked about as cornerstones for Arizona.

 

[majormajor]

It depends on how he shows up in camp: we want a shot generator with the big two and Duclair does that. I’m curious how he reacts to being put on a money line.

if not he’ll be next to Wennberg (who he had some chemistry with for CBJ) and Hornqvist!

I think Hornqvist next to Wennberg is a great idea - Wennberg's best linemate ever in terms of chemistry was Scott Hartnell. There might be a similar match.

But FYI there was never any chemistry between Wennberg and Duclair. Torts just stuck them together along with Bjorkstrand, at a time when he didn't particularly want any of them playing on other (better) lines. It was a "doghouse" line. Wennberg and Duclair both had better scoring rates when they weren't playing next to each other. That's true especially for Duclair.

 

[violaswallet]

I think Hornqvist next to Wennberg is a great idea - Wennberg's best linemate ever in terms of chemistry was Scott Hartnell. There might be a similar match.

But FYI there was never any chemistry between Wennberg and Duclair. Torts just stuck them together along with Bjorkstrand, at a time when he didn't particularly want any of them playing on other (better) lines. It was a "doghouse" line. Wennberg and Duclair both had better scoring rates when they weren't playing next to each other. That's true especially for Duclair.

Then we can try Tippett-Wennberg—Hornqvist and hope for the best!

 

[KevinRedkey]

Imagine holding onto that one word. Your team has no one close to the level of Barkov and Huberdeau. It's just facts.

Chabot?

 

[FinlandPanther]

Chabot?

I more meant forwards but yes Chabot is an amazing player.

 

[hirawl]

He's going to be playing for his future and might get to play with Barkov. That's something to look out for.

 

[thedustman]

Wow...

a lot of unwarranted speculation in this thread. It’s an amazing deal for the panthers. Good player, and also have to give him major respect for being his own agent. Ive seen so many people lose their money and more because someone else knows more about their money than they do.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

just the kind of guy Florida needs to get their ship turned around... A guy who can maybe pace for 25 goals and play zero defense

 

[Boud]

I think this is a good deal for Duclair and Florida. He likely gets some playing time with good players and has another good season.

From an Ottawa perspective, I imagine that after taking Dadonov they settled for Galchenyuk as replacement for Duclair. Duclair was a good player for Ottawa but he was replaceable and the team replaced him. Much like Panthers did with Dadonov actually.

 

[Laus723]

just the kind of guy Florida needs to get their ship turned around... A guy who can maybe pace for 25 goals and play zero defense

they needed to replace scoring after not re-signing Hoffman and Dad, Duc is a much cheaper replacement that can score. Money that would’ve gone to Hoffman and Dad was spread out to bolster the bottom 6. Matheson being replaced for Nutivaara and Gudas on the back end further helps the D (losing Math alone was a HUGE addition by subtraction).

So, yes, Duc is a guy the Panthers needed. For now.

 

[TeamRenzo]

I liked Duclair and wish him the best in FLA.

 

[Tap on the Ankle]

Regretting that 3 x 4.25M offer from the Sens Anthony?

RDS asked him about this recently and he said Ottawa only offered 1 x 4.25M, not 3. Of course maybe he was just saying that to save face because it's not like Ottawa would publicly dispute it, but I doubt it. He had 2 years of RFA left so a 1 year deal would make a lot more sense from Ottawa's POV than a 3 year.