Player Discussion Kevin Shattenkirk

[Ducks in a row]

With the Ducks signing Kevin Shattenkirk this is a good place to talk about him as a player and even make predictions.

What do you think of him? What kind of production do you think he will have this coming season?

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[Anaheim4ever]

To me this means Fowler is gonna see his PP time shared Shattenkirk. So its not a constant shooting pucks into shinpad scenario in every PP.

 

[Paul4587]

Think he’s given the reigns to one of the PP units. We basically had a 1A/1B setup last season which may or may not change. Fowler/Lindholm/Curran will get the other spot. Shattenkirk is more a second PP unit at this point but he is better than anyone else we have at getting his shot through.

I see him getting 10 goals, 35 points playing on the second pairing if healthy.

 

[Sean Garrity]

Think he’s given the reigns to one of the PP units. We basically had a 1A/1B setup last season which may or may not change. Fowler/Lindholm/Curran will get the other spot. Shattenkirk is more a second PP unit at this point but he is better than anyone else we have at getting his shot through.

I see him getting 10 goals, 35 points playing on the second pairing if healthy.

I guess Djoos somewhat puts an unexpected wrinkle on the PP situation. We could run 4 F with Shattenkirk on the 1st unit, then Djoos/Fowler on the 2nd, or vice-versa in some fashion. I still think Fowler can be useful on the PP in like a Nieds type rover role, perhaps Shattenkirk will allow the staff to at least attempt something like this.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

He only has 4 power play goals over the last 3 seasons.

 

[Static]

He only has 4 power play goals over the last 3 seasons.

Yeah. Whatever benefit he brings to the PP we still lack a triggerman.

 

[Mr Rogers]

He is very creative and deceptive with the puck and especially so on the PP, I believe quite a bit more that Fowler. But yeah, I don't see any goal scorers on D and I don't know if Drysdale will be that guy either.

 

[Jacksonbobson]

Had a solid playoff with Tampa.

Love the signing.

 

[Masch78]

As long as he is a solid top 4 he will be golden from the leadership standpoint alone. it will help the young players a lot.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

He is very creative and deceptive with the puck and especially so on the PP, I believe quite a bit more that Fowler. But yeah, I don't see any goal scorers on D and I don't know if Drysdale will be that guy either.

The description of Drysdale to me is very much the description of Fowler at his draft, too. Which is fine, I like Fowler and he's a backbone type player, but it doesn't sound like a recipe for PP success.

 

[Section411]

I think the fact that we have another Stanley Cup winner in the locker room can make a world of difference for this young team. I could see him being brought in to hopefully produce but also be a mentor to Drysdale once he arrives in Anaheim, as they are both offensive RHD.

 

[Doothpick]

The description of Drysdale to me is very much the description of Fowler at his draft, too. Which is fine, I like Fowler and he's a backbone type player, but it doesn't sound like a recipe for PP success.

Yeah I felt that way too reading the scouting reports so I decided to compare their draft year highlights. Sure, highlights don't really mean much, but in those clips Drysdale showed a lot more vision, especially in the offensive zone so I'm hopeful he has higher potential than Cam.

I definitely agree that if we get another Fowler in Drysdale that's more than okay in my books!

 

[ohcomeonref]

Good God, content with Drysdale becoming another Fowler?

 

[AngelDuck]

I’d bet my life on Drysdale being better than Fowler offensively

 

[bsu]

I’d bet my life on Drysdale being better than Fowler offensively

Same

 

[Terry Yake]

gotta think more moves are coming then. because as it is, this team isn't getting anywhere near a playoff spot

 

[Mr Rogers]

It would take a perfect storm for them to make the playoffs with this roster - like Steel and Terry becoming 50-60 point players suddenly and Rakell getting back to his ‘16-‘18 form. Probably more as well tbh.

 

[Goose of Reason]

I don't think we're making the playoffs this year and will likely have a top 10 pick but I'm glad the attitude of the organization is still to make the playoffs

 

[dracom]

gotta think more moves are coming then. because as it is, this team isn't getting anywhere near a playoff spot

christ, Murray we were in a rebuild mode for like 2 years and not even a full tear down and rebuild. Murray is not the GM to lead this team right now, mindset is not on the same page as the actual roster.

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[Sean Garrity]

christ, Murray we were in a rebuild mode for like 2 years and not even a full tear down and rebuild. Murray is not the GM to lead this team right now, mindset is not on the same page as the actual roster.

Is what he's saying wrong when you break it down? He can't tell Shattenkirk that he's gonna be playing on a bottom feeder. I think he thinks or has tremendous expectations for the young forwards, rightfully so or not.

 

[Goose of Reason]

Is what he's saying wrong when you break it down? He can't tell Shattenkirk that he's gonna be playing on a bottom feeder. I think he thinks or has tremendous expectations for the young forwards, rightfully so or not.

And more importantly, f*** bringing up a bunch of prospects and young guys with anything but the mindset to make the playoffs each year. Losing should never be accepted. You can still view it as a rebuilding year while posturing and trying to push everyone to win every single night. Giving your all and losing is very different from accepting that you're losing.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Really a well-spoken guy and sounds pretty excited to be here.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Shattenkirk - that name has a Kirk in it as in Captain Kirk and a Shat as in William Shatner the actor who played Captain Kirk in original Star Trek.

 

[Magnus the Duck]

Shattenkirk - that name has a Kirk in it as in Captain Kirk and a Shat as in William Shatner the actor who played Captain Kirk in original Star Trek.

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