Player Discussion Rickard Rakell

[quentez]

Why is it funny that Palmieri was ranked above him?

Perhaps not as funny as the other ones. But I still feel Rakell will be a better player than Palmieri, even if he is having a career year.

My point was that Rakell always has been going pretty much under the radar of our other so-called top prospects.

 

[snarktacular]

His shot improved leaps and bounds over the offseason. I think that and the fact he's stronger along the boards are the two biggest reasons he's breaking out.

Yeah that unexpected improvement in the shot has been a pleasant surprise. Reminds me of Kariya 1st year vs 2nd year.

It's why I often think physical traits are easier to improve on than mental traits.

 

[Ducks in a row]

So now he reached the 40 point mark and is 1 goal away from becoming a 20 goal scorer

 

[Sean Garrity]

Continues to improve in all aspects of the game. I think he could become a 60 pt. center if he could start using his teammates a little better.

 

[Getzmonster]

Continues to improve in all aspects of the game. I think he could become a 60 pt. center if he could start using his teammates a little better.

I agree, he needs to show a little more patience at times, rather than trying to dangle around the defense and do it all himself so much. Reminds me of a younger Perry in that way. It'll come though.

 

[AngelDuck]

The most impressive part of his season is how willing he is to look for his shot. He's not over passing the puck at all.

 

[Paul4587]

The most impressive part of his season is how willing he is to look for his shot. He's not over passing the puck at all.

His shot is so much better than last year it's incredible. I like how willing he's been to pull the trigger this year.

 

[duxfan1101]

ESPN article on Rakell http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/15064849/nhl-rickard-rakell-quick-adjustments-paying-anaheim-ducks

 

[Nordic*]

Is it just me, or has Ricky been a little off the past few games?

 

[Ducks DVM]

Is it just me, or has Ricky been a little off the past few games?

Losing Perry on your wing will do that to a player. I think he's gone back to trying to do too much though. He needs to trust his line mates a bit more and stop trying to make that second or third move.

 

[Nordic*]

ESPN article on Rakell http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/15064849/nhl-rickard-rakell-quick-adjustments-paying-anaheim-ducks

Here's one thing I didn't know about Rakell.

"I played defense until I was like 14," Rakell said. "I was a stay-at-home defenseman. I liked to throw big hits.''

 

[Sean Garrity]

Losing Perry on your wing will do that to a player. I think he's gone back to trying to do too much though. He needs to trust his line mates a bit more and stop trying to make that second or third move.

I completely agree with this assessment.

Here's one thing I didn't know about Rakell.

"I played defense until I was like 14," Rakell said. "I was a stay-at-home defenseman. I liked to throw big hits.''

He threw a big hit this past game.

 

[Sean Garrity]

Could simply be coincidence, but he seemed to be targeted in the game against Ottawa today. Good on him for potting his 20th of the season.

 

[anezthes]

He's having a terrific season. But I'd still rather see him on the wing.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

where would this team be if rakell did not break out this season...

 

[Ducks in a row]

Official 20 goal scorer

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

Bruce on sport net talking about how he thinks Rakells better suited for the wing bit since we're winning he continues to play him at wing
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/boudreau-thing-dont-go-well-face-says/

 

[alcolol]

Bruce on sport net talking about how he thinks Rakells better suited for the wing bit since we're winning he continues to play him at wing
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/boudreau-thing-dont-go-well-face-says/

Do you mean center?

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Bruce on sport net talking about how he thinks Rakells better suited for the wing bit since we're winning he continues to play him at wing
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/boudreau-thing-dont-go-well-face-says/

Interesting that the issue of camp was brought up by Getzlaf and then Bruce had a talk with him to find out what Getzlaf meant. There sure must have been some **** going down starting in camp this year, based on the comments that have been made.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

boudreau was absolutely correct in using camp to try new things, you can't stick with the status quo if it's not working. getzlaf was wrong, boudreau was attempting to act in the best interest in the team

and coincidentally, this team has been better with perry and getzlaf split, when we're healthy, so we have 3 lines that can score

 

[Nordic*]

Anaheim isa much more fin team to watch when Rakell is playing.

I've missed him tons when he's been injured.

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

Do you mean center?

No watch the interview he says Rakell is better at wing but since they're winning he continues to play him at center

 

[bumperkisser]

No watch the interview he says Rakell is better at wing but since they're winning he continues to play him at center

Bruce on sport net talking about how he thinks Rakells better suited for the wing bit since we're winning he continues to play him at wing
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/boudreau-thing-dont-go-well-face-says/

you wrote wing lol

 

[Duck Off]

Interesting that the issue of camp was brought up by Getzlaf and then Bruce had a talk with him to find out what Getzlaf meant. There sure must have been some **** going down starting in camp this year, based on the comments that have been made.

Just now seeing this. I like hearing this from Bruce. I hope he convinces Murray that if we're going to trade Vatanen for an impact forward, it should be a center. Rakell is a very good player, but I do think he's quite a bit better at wing.

 

[Ducks in a row]

Not a good game 1 against Predators not surprised coming back from after having a appendix problem and not played for a good while.