Mintyukov vs Levshunov vs Zellweger

[FlyguyOX]

Who takes PP1 duties if the ducks indeed take Levshunov?

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[Kevin Musto]

It's a good question.

I would guess Mintyukov.

 

[FlyguyOX]

It’s why I could see them leaning towards Silayev.
Edit: looks like he’s a LHD. RHD like Levshunov indeed makes more sense

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Levshunov feels like a PP2 type.

 

[vildurson]

Minty year 1. Then you test waters with Levshunov in second year and see how he rolls the pp1.

I feel like Chicago can not skip Levshunovs size though.

Silayev is more realistic take and I dont see him being a pp1 guy.

 

[EddieTheEagle]

I feel like Zellweger has the most offensive upside, Minty is a mix of both, and Lev has a higher defensive floor but I don’t think is as dynamic offensively.

Excited to see Duck fans’ perspectives.

 

[Static]

Zellweger should be PP1. Mintyukov shows higher level concepts, but zellweger's relentlessness and pace better suits the roster as of now. Mintyukov would be PP1 on a better team, we don't have the smarts to take advantage yet.

It's incredibly rare for a teenage dman to immediately even play the PP at all. I wouldn't expect lesh to do that right away. Maybe PP2 later on.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I feel like Zellweger has the most offensive upside, Minty is a mix of both, and Lev has a higher defensive floor but I don’t think is as dynamic offensively.

Excited to see Duck fans’ perspectives.

it really depends on what the forward grouping looks like imo. Both are still developing their games right now…. So idk that any of this is set in stone, more just what I’ve seen in season 1 for both guys.

Mintyukov is deceptive, sees the ice well and I’d say more of a play maker…. Doesn’t shoot nearly enough. You can almost cheat on pass, or him trying to beat you 1 on 1, cause his shot isn’t that intimidating/nor does he use it much.


Both pass well

Zellweger is quick/fast hands and feet…. But where Mintyukov will try to beat you with a move or pass, zellweger can do that but he’s also got a much better shot, and much more willing to use his shot.

Won’t really comment on levshunov and I think people also forget that Tristan luneau is a fully capable powerplay threat when healthy.

I think if we did draft Levshunov I’d consider having zellweger qb powerplay 1 and have levshunov qb power play #2, but have Mintyukov on that unit as a rover(like Scott neidermyer used to do here ).

 

[majormajor]

I feel like Zellweger has the most offensive upside, Minty is a mix of both, and Lev has a higher defensive floor but I don’t think is as dynamic offensively.

I like Lev's heavy point shot more for the PP, among other things, but his defensive floor is lower in my opinion. Big and strong but gets confused a bit too much.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I like Lev's heavy point shot more for the PP, among other things, but his defensive floor is lower in my opinion. Big and strong but gets confused a bit too much.

I think it’s exaggerated tbh

I think he’s switched teams/leagues coaches and system 3 times in the last 3 years…. Taking significant steps up in terms of talent in league. It would be very shocking if he iq wasn’t a ? In his freshmen year due to such changes…. But I imagine he’s going to be much more dominant on both ends sophomore year.

I think he’s best dmen in draft all ready and his potential/ceiling is the highest. And I hope he falls to Anaheim

 

[Kalv]

Minty and Zell are both LH. Feels like Zell can be more dynamic as of now. Minty is probably a better playmaker but plays kind of slower.
If we indeed get Lev, he'd add an RH element which could play a part in some cases. But even then, I'd first look if he can outplay Luneau on the PP which should be a decent possibility but not a given.

Long story short, no idea but don't sleep on Luneau, he had a great stretch with the Ducks last year, the only question is how much the injury has been holding him back.

PS
Heck, LaCombe looked great on the PP when he got a chance.

 

[lwvs84]

I think Zell will settle in long term as the PP1 QB. One reason will be that Minty and whoever the 3rd overall is (assuming it's a D) will have higher upside to play PK, which I doubt Zellweger will play on. That should distribute minutes a little more, plus the Ducks are going to have a lot of firepower to run 2 good PP units (if they can get someone that can coach them). Gauthier, Terry, Carlsson, McTavish Zegras, and there will probably be some bigger guys that can serve as net front presence. Then you have the D (Zellweger, Mintyukov, LaCombe) who have shown they can play there.

 

[jfhabs]

Maybe they run 2 dmen.
Could also be an incentive for them to take Silayev instead, since he projects as a monster defensively.

 

[tomd]

Maybe they run 2 dmen.
Could also be an incentive for them to take Silayev instead, since he projects as a monster defensively.

Agreed...the Ducks already have a ton of offensive/transition options in Mintyukov, Zellweger, LaCombe, and Leneau. I think Silayev adds a dimension they don't have and would be very valuable to add. Leshunov would be great as well but my preference would be Silayev. Ducks are guaranteed one of them if they go D.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Agreed...the Ducks already have a ton of offensive/transition options in Mintyukov, Zellweger, LaCombe, and Leneau. I think Silayev adds a dimension they don't have and would be very valuable to add. Leshunov would be great as well but my preference would be Silayev. Ducks are guaranteed one of them if they go D.

Could go Lindstrom as well. I think they are pretty set at D.

 

[tomd]

Could go Lindstrom as well. I think they are pretty set at D.

They really need a D who can play defense.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

They really need a D who can play defense.

I know the feeling lol.. That's why I am all over Silayev if he drops. I think Dickinson is a respectable pick as well

 

[tomd]

I know the feeling lol.. That's why I am all over Silayev if he drops. I think Dickinson is a respectable pick as well

Silayev to the Ducks...E4

 

[majormajor]

I think it’s exaggerated tbh

I think he’s switched teams/leagues coaches and system 3 times in the last 3 years…. Taking significant steps up in terms of talent in league. It would be very shocking if he iq wasn’t a ? In his freshmen year due to such changes…. But I imagine he’s going to be much more dominant on both ends sophomore year.

I think he’s best dmen in draft all ready and his potential/ceiling is the highest. And I hope he falls to Anaheim

I am skeptical - I just watched another game of his today and there's a lot of basic stuff that he's getting wrong. Very inaccurate / knucklepuck passes, being wildly out of position.

I'm not talking about systems related stuff - there is no system in the world that tells him to take this route wide of his net with five Wolverines in the slot:



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