Player Discussion Pavol Regenda

[Anaheim4ever]

My problem with Comtois is his work ethic.

I guess a new coach can help, but if someone needs that motivation to put in the effort, I’d rather part ways and move on.

John

Maybe Fantilli can smack some sense into him. I also don't want Comtois worth ethic rubbing off onto other players so I won't care if he gets non-qualified.

 

[duckpuck]

I'm thinking that Groulx might be given a chance at the 4C position, but I'd really like Grant to return.
Projected 2023-24 lineup

Rico - Zegras - Strome (?)​

Jones (?) - McTavish - Terry​

Vatrano - Lundy - Silf​

Nesterenko - Groulx (?) - McGinn​

Carrick, Leason​

That's 14 forwards that doesn't include Regenda. Sure, we might be able to waive Leason or McGinn, but Regenda will still have some competition with Nesterenko and Carrick for ice time.

If Regenda wins a top-9 spot, then I'd be fine with that. If not, then I don't want him with the NHL club. It might appear, at the moment, that Regenda will be in San Diego to start the season. He could become a mainstay with the NHL club around the TDL. I'd rather continue developing Regenda in San Diego, playing top-6 minutes than the meager minutes he'll have on the fourth line with the Ducks as a rotational player.

Adding another FA forward plug this summer will keep some talents out of the NHL club for this season. We still don't know if Fantilli will be with the NHL club this season either.

::: raising shoulders ::: I'd prefer if we stick to the reset rebuild program and use this season as a developmental season and see what develops. Of course there's an exception if a 22-25 year old, high-end talent forward becomes available, but I'd still want us to be in a rebuild season this year and next as our barometer to get better is based upon our blueline progress.

Your forward lines asssume the #2 draft pick doesn't make the rotation. I think its likely Fantilli/Carlsson make the team - certainly to start the season.

I have no use for Grant at this point. He's just a journeyman and the ducks have several of those on your list already (Carrick, Leason, and even arguably McGinn). Grant is just redundant and he doesn't bring grit - not much of a checker despite his size and certainly not a fighter or even a guy who will stand up for his teammates in a scrum. Its time for the ducks to give the younger guys a chance - Groulx, Nesterenko, Regenda, Tracey, Perrault and even De Leo who at least brings some skill.

If the ducks want to add another veteran, I'd rather bring in a guy who will add some sand paper and physicality. A guy like Hathaway could fit the bill. Beyond that, if you want a 4th line plug, they could trade for a cap dump with an asset attached or go after a guy like Federic who might have a future. All of those options are better than throwing $$ at Grant.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Your forward lines asssume the #2 draft pick doesn't make the rotation. I think its likely Fantilli/Carlsson make the team - certainly to start the season.

I have no use for Grant at this point. He's just a journeyman and the ducks have several of those on your list already (Carrick, Leason, and even arguably McGinn). Grant is just redundant and he doesn't bring grit - not much of a checker despite his size and certainly not a fighter or even a guy who will stand up for his teammates in a scrum. Its time for the ducks to give the younger guys a chance - Groulx, Nesterenko, Regenda, Tracey, Perrault and even De Leo who at least brings some skill.

If the ducks want to add another veteran, I'd rather bring in a guy who will add some sand paper and physicality. A guy like Hathaway could fit the bill. Beyond that, if you want a 4th line plug, they could trade for a cap dump with an asset attached or go after a guy like Federic who might have a future. All of those options are better than throwing $$ at Grant.

I'm on repeat a bit here, but I really think if the Ducks are rolling three young centers in the top 9, they have to go out and get a really dependable veteran 4C. Someone who can take on heavy PK duties and a lot of defensive heavy lifting, bonus points if they are strong in the faceoff circle. Shouldn't be an overly expensive expenditure, but one that could really help balance this lineup. Can only put so much of that responsibility on Lundy, and you want to put the offensive guys in a position to succeed.

 

[Heckyea]

This team is gonna have massive turnover next Summer and commiting to a free agent Forward anytime soon is not helpful at all to the experimenting that Cronin needs to do. Groulx absolutely deserves C4 shifts and might actually stick in Cronin's system.

Grant has been great but the organization will probably draft his replacement next week.

Talking about the Draft and Regenda, I wonder what kind of intel he gave on this year's Slovak eligibles.

 

[duckpuck]

I'm on repeat a bit here, but I really think if the Ducks are rolling three young centers in the top 9, they have to go out and get a really dependable veteran 4C. Someone who can take on heavy PK duties and a lot of defensive heavy lifting, bonus points if they are strong in the faceoff circle. Shouldn't be an overly expensive expenditure, but one that could really help balance this lineup. Can only put so much of that responsibility on Lundy, and you want to put the offensive guys in a position to succeed.

Seems reasonable. Who do you have in mind? Because that doesn't sound like Grant to me.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

I feel like we should start looking at bottom 6 guys who are more grittier to counteract the top 6 which doesn't play much of that style.

Grant, Silf and even sometimes Megna all have their uses but having all 3 is a bit of an issue for a team that routinely gets tossed around.

 

[Heckyea]

I feel like we should start looking at bottom 6 guys who are more grittier to counteract the top 6 which doesn't play much of that style.

Grant, Silf and even sometimes Megna all have their uses but having all 3 is a bit of an issue for a team that routinely gets tossed around.

if there's anybody who wants to sign a 1 year "show me" deal like Klinger last year then sure. But there should absolutely be no forwards committed to this offseason as the team needs to start the purge and boost up the value of any tradeable players already signed. Strome was a huge mistake (Rico part deux), no need for another one this year, especially for a bottom-6.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

if there's anybody who wants to sign a 1 year "show me" deal like Klinger last year then sure. But there should absolutely be no forwards committed to this offseason as the team needs to start the purge and boost up the value of any tradeable players already signed. Strome was a huge mistake (Rico part deux), no need for another one this year, especially for a bottom-6.

There's plenty of gritty players that won't cost you anywhere near what strome got.

I don't know who you see the ducks trading out of this forward group. Nobody's trading for Jones, Strome, Silf, Carrick , McGinn or Leason unless Verbeek has mob connections or gives them away. Henrique will play top 6 no matter what the ducks do this off season and his trade value will be whatever it's going to be. That's really the only forward that the ducks could move, the team is purged.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Four goals in three games.

Was just looking at Anaheim's lineup and surprised to see how many young players - particularly the drafted players - are already making their mark.

Could Regenda be part of that group or are there flaws in his game that limit his potential to that of an AHL scorer?

 

[Arthuros]

Four goals in three games.

Was just looking at Anaheim's lineup and surprised to see how many young players - particularly the drafted players - are already making their mark.

Could Regenda be part of that group or are there flaws in his game that limit his potential to that of an AHL scorer?

Maybe not this year given the lineup. He's essentially going to be fighting for a bottom 6 role just by virtue of the top-6 being Zegras and Henrique.

I think Regenda could use some work on his game without the puck (and I kinda mean both offensively and defensively). He looked a bit lost at time last year, but that was under two historically awful Ducks and Gulls teams. As is the case with a lot of big guys, IQ will kinda be the determining factor.

Regenda will be back for another cup of coffee for sure, but there needs to be some more openings up front to take advantage.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Maybe not this year given the lineup. He's essentially going to be fighting for a bottom 6 role just by virtue of the top-6 being Zegras and Henrique.

I think Regenda could use some work on his game without the puck (and I kinda mean both offensively and defensively). He looked a bit lost at time last year, but that was under two historically awful Ducks and Gulls teams. As is the case with a lot of big guys, IQ will kinda be the determining factor.

Regenda will be back for another cup of coffee for sure, but there needs to be some more openings up front to take advantage.

This past year was also his first on the smaller NA ice, can be a big adjustment for some guys.

Regenda will get his chances at the NHL level. If he carves out a role in the next couple years, it will be because he makes himself more useful than someone like Jones, McGinn, Leason etc

 

[slippingsloth]

Who do u cup of coffee first. Regenda or nesterenko?

 

[Ducks DVM]

Who do u cup of coffee first. Regenda or nesterenko?

Probably depends on who gets injured.

 

[Rybread86]

Who do u cup of coffee first. Regenda or nesterenko?

Probably Regz. Nester is going to have his spot and time, but I think Regz game makes him an easier call up to see what he can provide. For me, Nester is more of a long game prospect

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Probably Regz. Nester is going to have his spot and time, but I think Regz game makes him an easier call up to see what he can provide. For me, Nester is more of a long game prospect

Nesterenko's got speed, but no finish nor control of his stick. Regenda has finish, but doesn't have Nesterenko's speed.

 

[Rybread86]

Nesterenko's got speed, but no finish nor control of his stick. Regenda has finish, but doesn't have Nesterenko's speed.

Exactly. I think Nester can get that with more time with the Gulls. Regz isn't going to get that much faster though

 

[Ducksforcup]

Think Regenda comes up first, but both I think can skate regular shifts in the NHL should it be required. Think Nesterenko can benefit more from time in the minors though.

 

[MMC]

Played his first game of the season tonight

 

[JabbaJabba]

Played his first game of the season tonight

Any good?

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

Didn’t even notice him

 

[JAHV]

He played a decent game. I liked him on the forecheck, he created some turnovers with his body. I didn't notice him in the defensive zone, which I think is a step forward. He was noticeably bad back there the last time he was up.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

He played a decent game. I liked him on the forecheck, he created some turnovers with his body. I didn't notice him in the defensive zone, which I think is a step forward. He was noticeably bad back there the last time he was up.

He's good at forechecking and getting to the net. He spent some time there. He wasn't exactly put on a line where much was likely to happen although he's played with Groulx before.

 

[Arthuros]

He's good at forechecking and getting to the net. He spent some time there. He wasn't exactly put on a line where much was likely to happen although he's played with Groulx before.

Yeah, I'd prefer him up with a more offensively-minded center cause Groulx just doesn't do anything in the OZ at this level.

Maybe if/when Lundy gets bumped back down that could be an interesting line.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

He absolutely crushed somebody and I also saw him consistently get to the front of the net.

I really hope we give him an actual look with actual NHL players, if we can scrounge any up.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

He absolutely crushed somebody and I also saw him consistently get to the front of the net.

I really hope we give him an actual look with actual NHL players, if we can scrounge any up.

Hopefully he's still around after Z/Mac/Terry come back.