The Official 2021-2022 Anaheim Ducks Thread

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Three keys for the Ducks to make progress in their rebuild this season Hopefully Asshat Manson doesn't nix any more trades this season.

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Of interest.  Take a look at both of Perraults goals.  Man, it's something that the Ducks have been lacking for a few years.  Really reminds me of an Ovechkin type shot.  Hard and accurate one timers.

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Ducks News & Rumors: Sbisa, Training Camp & More

First, Sbisa.  LOL.

But more importantly for the team.

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On Tuesday, Ducks writer Eric Stephens posted on The Athletic’s real-time updates page that the entire Ducks staff and all of their players are now fully vaccinated. 

 

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Didn't he do a lot of stupid stuff as a player?

I guess he's Bob's kind of guy.

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7 minutes ago, deepdrive said:

Didn't he do a lot of stupid stuff as a player?

I guess he's Bob's kind of guy.

Yes, he was horrible, but highly thought of by the upper ups in Ducks management.  IE BM

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You know what I mean, though. It wasn't that his skill level wasn't there. He just did really stupid stuff on the ice. Stuff that would make you shake your head and say ,"What is that guy thinking?"

Good 'ol Bob. It would be funny if i was a Kings fan.

 

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It's weird that this team has a Benoit Oliver Groulx and a Simon Benoit.  

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6-3 over the Sharks.  Good start.  

And good to see Volkov and Terry get multipoint games.

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Looks like we should have a good AHL team.

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Ducks News & Rumors: Getzlaf, Rebuilding & More

Getzlaf as a 4th line center would not be horrible.  He could even slot 3rd, or higher based on injuries.  And with how the youngsters are looking.  I can see next year as the end of the tunnel.  Zegras and Drysdale should be up for good.  McTavish looked close.  Perreault is going to be up soon.  Pastujov looked good in the rookie faceoff.  Bandini is 23, so it's sink or swim time.  Groulx is 21 so he's close to sink or swim time.  On D.  Benoit is sink or swim time at 23.  Guhle is 24.  Andersson is looking good at 21.  Mahura needs to show he's up at 23.  And the wildcard is Rafferty at 26 with a bonus he's a RH.  

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Oh, and it really does sound like Gibson will be moved doesn't it?  Edmonton, Pittsburgh?  Heck, Vegas might even be on the list if Lehner can't cut it.  

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The Ducks are not ready to compete. Makes no sense to hold on to Gibson

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38 minutes ago, arch stanton said:

The Ducks are not ready to compete. Makes no sense to hold on to Gibson

Especially when you do have a future replacement like Dostal.  And Stolarz in limited duty seemed more than capable.

Would be nice to sell high, and get a great return.

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4 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

Especially when you do have a future replacement like Dostal.  And Stolarz in limited duty seemed more than capable.

Would be nice to sell high, and get a great return.

Yeah it still blows me away that Edmonton is willing to waste this season of McDavid/Draisatl full force with Smith and Koskenin in net. Or that Pittsburgh is willing to waste the last real shot with Sid and Malkin with Jarry

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Conspiracy theory time?  Adding a Goaltender and Defenseman.  Even if it's AHL depth, does that mean the AHL players are moving up to the NHL club, and replacing NHL players.  I.E. Trade porn?

Minor Transactions: 10/1/21

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• While many teams are trimming their training camp rosters, the Ducks are adding to theirs, announcing the additions of winger Morgan Adams-Moisan and goaltender Frank Marotte to their camp roster.  Adams-Moisan had 14 points and 123 penalty minutes in 37 games with Fort Wayne of the ECHL last season while Marotte posted a .917 SV% in a dozen contests with Allen of the ECHL last year while making two appearances with Bridgeport of the AHL.

 

 

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Who is the backup goaltender in San Diego ?

Wait and see, you'll be thinking Gibson ... and Stolarz will be traded.

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28 minutes ago, deepdrive said:

Who is the backup goaltender in San Diego ?

Wait and see, you'll be thinking Gibson ... and Stolarz will be traded.

Olle Eriksson Ek I think is the backup.  22 YO.  Not great numbers 15 G, 3.14 GAA, .901 S%.  But probably good enough to be backup in the AHL.  And he's still young enough to figure it out.  

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NHL Rumours: Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks

Talks about the Ducks extending Lindholm.  I was for trading him to get picks and prospects, since his value should be high.  But the more I think about it.  I think everything will hinge on how he meshes with Drysdale.  Since Lindholm is a LW, and Drysdale is a RW, it just seems like the fit would be there.  That would give a solid vet with big rookie on the top D pairing.  And if it doesn't work out, trade him, since you have Benoit, Carrick, Guhle, Larsson, and Mahura waiting for their shot.

Second like would be Fowler and I guess Shattenkirk?  Unless Axel Andersson, or Brogan Rafferty can make the jump.  Rafferty is the intriguing one.  I wouldn't even put Manson in with Fowler, because that was a disaster the short time that was experimented with last season.  Shattenkirk as a bottom pairing would probably make the most sense.  Pair him with a young lefty.  Trade Manson for whatever you can get for him.  

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Yes please.

https://www.nhl.com/ducks/video/slo-mo-drysdale-to-zegras/t-277443690/c-9090091

 

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First round of cuts made. 

https://www.sandiegogulls.com/news/detail/anaheim-ducks-assign-15-players-to-san-diego-gulls-october-4-2021

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Assigned to San Diego (AHL):
Jack Badini - Center
Nikolas Brouillard - Defenseman
Trevor Carrick - Defenseman
Kodie Curran - Defenseman
Max Golod - Left Wing
Brendan Guhle - Defenseman
Louka Henault – Defenseman
Bryce Kindopp - Right Wing
Nathan Larose - Defenseman
Alex Limoges - Left Wing
Vincent Marleau - Center
Jacob Perreault - Right Wing
Greg Printz - Left Wing
Danny O’Regan - Right Wing
Brayden Tracey - Left Wing

Badini, Guhle are surprises, but I guess Guhle shouldn't be since he is a left shot, and we have a few of those still up.  Perreault I thought had an outside chance but I can see if they want another season at the Gulls.  

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Guhle had to go down to make room for Hutton.

It's all coming together.

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11 minutes ago, deepdrive said:

Guhle had to go down to make room for Hutton.

It's all coming together.

Yeah, about that PTO.  If he makes the team, BM should immediately be fired.  Hell, he should be fired for giving him a PTO.

[arch stanton]

Hutton is fine for 7th D press box guy or maybe 3rd pairing trade fodder

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I was being sarcastic (big surprise - I'm sure you knew that).

The real point is why?  Why is Bob even messing with having this guy here?  We're in a rebuild and Bob is using his time and team resources to play his typical Dumpster Dive fantasy.  Focus Bob.  Get busy doing the rebuild.

Is the guy seriously concerned about the #7 defensive guy this year? Or, is he just screwing around because he doesn't possess the skills to carry out a quality rebuild and this is his means of coping with his short comings?

The Samueli's need to do the fans, themselves, and even Bob a favor and cut the guy loose. He can't do this and someone else should be given a chance who possibly can.

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That's surprising.  With his play last season, and even preseason, I thought he would have been a lock.

30 Players Placed On Waivers

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Alexander Volkov (ANA)