The Official 2015-16 Anaheim Ducks Thread

[halobob]

Vatanen and a pick/prospect to Wpg for Ladd. That would give us that top 6 LW and allows Theo to come back up. Win-win!

No way we would need to include a pick.  I honestly wouldn't be too thrilled with Vats for Ladd straight up.  

[halobob]

Could the Anaheim Ducks peddle a young defenceman for short-term forward depth?

 

I think Murray will get us the best deal.  It's nice to be in a position of strength and be able to make a fair to an unfair deal in our favor, instead of HAVING to make a deal.

 

I love the part where we lost to the Blackhawks in the 2nd round...I do agree that we wouldn't move one of our young Dmen for a rental like Ladd.

[Gavin]

No way we would need to include a pick.  I honestly wouldn't be too thrilled with Vats for Ladd straight up.  

100% agree. Vats is a RFA; big difference in terms of value compared to an UFA. 

[OCAngelsNotLAA]

Vats for Ladd straight up would hurt.  Can they do conditional picks?  For example,  we trade vats for Ladd and if Vats is retained by WPG next season we get a 2nd or 3rd round pick in next years draft from them too? 

[QuinlansMinion]

I wouldnt be interested in trading anyone from the main roster and messing up chemistry.  Vatanen is a pretty important part of this team.  I think Theo would get much higher value than Vatanen and wouldnt mess with team chemistry.  Theo can play but hes still a rookie and doesnt have any playoff experience.  

[OCAngelsNotLAA]

Yea but we cant afford Hampus and Vats next season so one of them has to go or we need to find a taker for Stoner.  Lindholm is the prize of the 3 so whatever we need to do to keep him we should do.  I don't think theo is better than vats but theo will be cheap for a few years still while vats is looking for a big payday. 

[HaloCory22]

I wouldnt be interested in trading anyone from the main roster and messing up chemistry.  Vatanen is a pretty important part of this team.  I think Theo would get much higher value than Vatanen and wouldnt mess with team chemistry.  Theo can play but hes still a rookie and doesnt have any playoff experience.  

You're absolutely insane if you're entertaining even a 1% chance of trading Theo. He's as close to untouchable as there is. Vatanen has been very mediocre over the past month or so. He's undersized and a liability at times on D. Also, he has been rumored to be asking for the moon in contract talks. Highly doubt he comes back next season. Theo played with the team already this season and his talent on the PP can't be ignored. He's fine right now. No chemistry issues there.

Edited February 17, 2016 by Cory

[mrwicked]

Vatanen and a pick/prospect to Wpg for Ladd. That would give us that top 6 LW and allows Theo to come back up. Win-win!

 

i love ladd.

but murray doesn't do rentals.

i think if he ships off vatanen its for a skilled, cost-controlled top 6 forward with term.

 

theo, fowler and lindholm are untouchable.

Edited February 17, 2016 by mrwicked

[HaloCory22]

FWIW, I meant Vatanen and/or a pick/prospect. Forgot Ladd was a FA after this year. For some reason I thought he was locked into a deal for a few more years.

[mrwicked]

yeah. he's an UFA.

he's a stud but doubtful we sign him long term.

i would do vatanen for RNH.

let him center rakell and perry.

 

theodore is essentially untouchable but i would still do a deal I've been pushing for over a year.

theo for draisaitl.

[gotbeer]

In a way, I can see the Ducks standing pat.  They acquired Perron and Garbutt.  Heck, it might have helped the team since the twins got separated, and Perryon has become the second coming.  /chuckle Pittsburgh. 

 

I really think that we will only make a move if an offer comes that we just can't turn down.  My hunch is we are holding out for a Vatanen + Stoner for picks and a UFA. 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

http://thehockeywriters.com/is-ryan-kesler-actually-in-decline/

[gotbeer]

Hey look.

 

Rumblings: Penguins still looking to add before trade deadline

 

Our bitches are looking for more players.  Get on it Murray, trade Stoner for their best prospects.

[gotbeer]

Ducks’ January Acquisitions Making Positive Impacts

[Pujols4MVP]

Florida needs to beat San Jose tonight instead of rolling over dead for them.

[mrwicked]

lovejoy and hagelin for despres and perron.

what a steal.

 

i would take bonino back for a 4th.

[nate]

dude Bones on the 4th line would be awesome.

[gotbeer]

LOL.  Teemu.

 

Teemu Selanne shows 'don't try this at home' trick with golf ball (Video)

[Oz27]

I wouldnt be interested in trading anyone from the main roster and messing up chemistry.  Vatanen is a pretty important part of this team.  I think Theo would get much higher value than Vatanen and wouldnt mess with team chemistry.  Theo can play but hes still a rookie and doesnt have any playoff experience.  

lol f**k me, this is insane even by your standards.

[UndertheHalo]

yea...Theodore is not the guy to trade.  Of course, if its for like Stamkos and they know that he'd be willing to sign.  Thats a different story.  Of course thats not likely for several reasons.  Murray typically does not do rental moves as several of you have pointed out.  I expect if Vatanen goes it'll probably be for younger RFA forward.  

 

I'd also be very tempted to move Theodore if the return was Matt Duchene.

[gotbeer]

Man, the Ducks look good.  And what's with the person near some mic with a duck call?

Edited February 19, 2016 by gotbeer

[gotbeer]

Man, Ritchie just missed his first.

[UndertheHalo]

Yea Ritchie was real close to # 1 !! Sure would be nice for him to get that one out of the way. Otherwise your're totally right GB, Ducks have been completely dominant tonight. Great forecheck and puck movement from the forwards and the D has closed on the Canucks so quickly that they can't get anything going. Also excellent neutral zone play. Very disciplined. They could make this one a laugher if they keep this going.

[Oz27]

Really, really good performance through two periods. I know the Canucks aren't very good but there is obviously something going right if this is what they're producing at the end of a long and difficult road trip.

 

I've really liked Ritchie's game so far. He looks full of energy, has been hitting hard and has been getting involved in some promising things in the offensive zone too.

[UndertheHalo]

Man, quite a sequence there.  Big save from Gibson leads to Getzlaf absolutely blasting  a slap shot home.   He and Perron were really moving there lol, nice to see those two big guys can still skate a little bit.  

 

 

 

oh look, Manson puts some garbage home as well.  4-0.  Knew this one was gonna turn into a laugher.