Player Discussion Pontus Aberg

[Ducks DVM]

I’m glad I didn’t make my final opinion on him based on game 1 of the season. Hopefully he finds consistency, he’s certainly got skill.

 

[AngelDuck]

I don't know, I didn't expect much at all after his first game. But he had points 8 points in his 16 games with the Oilers last year and he dominates the AHL. Maybe he's a guy who is starting to figure it out in North America. He's only 25 so he'd be a pretty late bloomer but maybe he can be our Yanni Gourde

I certainly think the upside to him is higher than Brian Gibbons and Ben Street. He has some hands and speed

 

[Deuce22]

Yeah, the "Aberg sucks" people amazed me. After one game without practice he can't play. I don't know if he will ever be a consistent scorer, but what I do know is he has speed AND hands, rare abilities on this roster.

 

[Exit Dose]

Gibbons is the one that's enigmatic to me. His usage seems disproportionate to what he delivers.

 

[AngelDuck]

Gibbons is the one that's enigmatic to me. His usage seems disproportionate to what he delivers.

He's an Eastern Conference player for sure. He should sign with one next time.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

He’s been gradually inproving in every game. I remember reading posts on his first game when posters were saying he sucked and why did we acquire him. He’s been getting better and better!

 

[McDonald19]

He's still a perimeter player, but his skill and offensive creativity has been nice to see.

 

[MMC]

Leads the team in goals now.

 

[bracer028]

He's our best player

 

[Ducks in a row]

Another 2 goal game

 

[70sSanO]

He's our best player

Murray needs to give him a NMC while he's still hot... lol.

John

 

[mightyquack]

Aberg is certainly an interesting one, it's obvious he has skill but he hasn't been able to convert that into solid NHL performances despite putting up good AHL numbers.

While he's riding a hot streak at the moment, I'm interested to see if he can end up being a 15 to 20 goal type guy potentially given he's still quite young.

 

[ZEBROA]

Might be a late blooming Swede, not the first time that happend. Wich him the best.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Another 2 goal game

Sur le Pontus
d'Avignontus
l'on y danse, l'on y danse

 

[70sSanO]

Tough to say where he will end up. Personally I think a lot of younger players have a skill set to be successful, but lack the drive and work ethic to make it. They are also put into tough situations to succeed, or just not utilized.

Obviously someone like Marchessault is a great example, Wild Bill is another one, of teams overlooking talent and burying it. But there are also so many Chris Wagners who have been given chances and take shifts off.

Time will tell if Aberg sticks or falls into a familiar category, either through his actions or the teams.

John

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Feels like that Daniel Winnik run all over again, only Aberg has more skill

 

[duckpuck]

Another guy who will make $$ on Getlaf's wing (coattails). Good for him if he can fit in on that line.

 

[Arthuros]

Next thing you know, we'll find out that "Pontus" isn't pronounced like we think it is...

Please tell me that "Pont-" is pronounced like "font".

 

[Ducks in a row]

7 goals 4 assists 11 points in 22 games. He has been a unexpected good pickup.

 

[Getzmonster]

25 yo RFA with arbitration rights. It'll be interesting to see what they do with him this summer if he maintains his play all year.

 

[Static]

25 yo RFA with arbitration rights. It'll be interesting to see what they do with him this summer if he maintains his play all year.

If they are out of it by the deadline (doubtful with this division) I wouldn't be surprised if they sell him to a contender.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

25 yo RFA with arbitration rights. It'll be interesting to see what they do with him this summer if he maintains his play all year.

Maybe he's friends with Silf & it becomes part of why Silf ends up taking a discount in his next contract.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

If they are out of it by the deadline (doubtful with this division) I wouldn't be surprised if they sell him to a contender.

Thats a big win from a GM point of view, sign a cheap young FA & turn him into a draft pick at the deadline.

 

[Getzmonster]

Thats a big win from a GM point of view, sign a cheap young FA & turn him into a draft pick at the deadline.

Yeah, that's found money. If Murray goes full seller, we could be a one-stop shop for teams looking to fill out their middle six.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Yeah, that's found money. If Murray goes full seller, we could be a one-stop shop for teams looking to fill out their middle six.

Bobby Murray is basicly a pawn shop owner that goes to storage auctions for hockey players.

Coming soon to TV: 'Hockey Storage Wars' with Bob Murray. See how Bob finds players in the bargin bin & sells them to suckers for a profit.