pilldoc Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) All discussion regarding the Anaheim Ducks and their prospects go here please. Edited May 27, 2018 by pilldoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra skater Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Alright, we've got Zegras, Colangelo, Drysdale, Sundsvik... is this thread really in silent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 PROSPECT POOL OVERVIEW: ANAHEIM DUCKS Tony Ferrari looks at the strengths and weaknesses in the Anaheim Ducks' prospect system and breaks down a few names you need to know. TONY FERRARI The NHL off-season is in full swing, giving us the perfect opportunity to look at each team’s prospect pools. Any player who no longer holds rookie eligibility in the NHL is considered graduated and no longer considered a prospect for the purposes of these exercises. In this series, Tony Ferrari will dig into each team’s strengths and weaknesses, a quick overview of their latest draft class, where each team's positional depth chart stands, and who could be next in line for an NHL roster spot. --- The Anaheim Ducks are in a very unique position. They are a team with young talent littering their roster, such as center Trevor Zegras and blueliner Jamie Drysdale. The Ducks have some really intriguing young prospects that are coming very soon in center Mason McTavish as well as defenders Olen Zellweger and this year’s 10th overall pick, Pavel Mintyukov. Anaheim’s prospect pool looks solid from top to bottom and has quietly become one of the more intriguing groups in the league. At the same time, they are a sneaky “Connor Bedard” team who may very well find themselves with quite good lottery odds at the season’s end. They have notable prospects at just about every position, even when you exclude the under-22 talent on the NHL team. Rumors of John Gibson’s departure have festered over the last couple of years but they have emerging talent Lukas Dostal in net as their possible goalie of the future. The old guard, led by former captain Ryan Getzlaf, is completely gone. The future is now in Anaheim. Are Zegras, Drysdale, and McTavish the crew to lead that group into the next era of Ducks hockey or will they look towards the top of the 2023 draft to provide that player? 2022 NHL Draft Class Round 1 (10 Overall) - Pavel Mintyukov, D, Saginaw Spirit [OHL] Round 1 (22 Overall) - Nathan Gaucher, C, Quebec Remparts [QMJHL] Round 2 (42 Overall) - Noah Warren, D, Gatineau Olympiques [QMJHL] Round 2 (53 Overall) - Tristan Luneau, D, Gatineau Olympiques [QMJHL] Round 4 (107 Overall) - Ben King, C, Red Deer Rebels [WHL] Round 5 (139 Overall) - Connor Hvidston, L, Swift Current Broncos [WHL] Round 5 (154 Overall) - Michael Callow, R, St. Sebastien's School (Mass. H.S.) Round 6 (178 Overall) - Vyacheslav Buteyets, G, Chelyabinsk Chelmet (VHL) Anaheim had a very CHL-heavy draft this year with their first six picks all coming from the Canadian junior circuit, including three players from the QMJHL. Their lone pick from overseas was their sixth-round goalie prospect Vyacheslav Buteyets, who put up a solid .918 save percentage at the Russian second level last year despite statistically struggling at the junior level on a less-than-stellar squad. Mintyukov is a puck-moving offensive defenseman who has shown flashes of absolutely dazzling talent. His stock rose throughout the year and he could be one of the most skilled blueliners in the class. Their second selection in round one was big, powerful, speedy, center Nathan Gaucher. His tools all lead you to believe that there may be more offensive upside than he’s displayed thus far but he still has room to refine things outside of his power game. Gatineau teammates Warren and Luneau were picked within a few spots of each other in round two by the Ducks. The right-shot blueliners bring some interesting elements to the Ducks' prospect pool. Warren is a throwback defender who leads with his body and imposes his will physically, utilizing all of his 6-foot-5 frame to crush opponents along the boards. Luneau is a bit more of a skilled puck mover from his own end. Using his puck skill and agility to beat forecheckers and make an excellent first pass out of the zone. Luneau’s offensive ceiling is still a question but he is sound on the breakout and brings plenty of tools to round out his game. STRENGTHS The biggest strength in the Ducks’ system is that they have a bit of everything everywhere. They have big centers in McTavish and Gaucher. They have scoring wingers such as Jacob Perrrault and Sasha Pastujov. Their defensive prospects are range from skilled puck movers to defensive stalwarts. They have two goalies that seem like they may have NHL potential in Dostal and Calle Clang. WEAKNESSES Anaheim has done a good job filling out their prospect pool at every position. The one critique of the pool could very well be that they don’t possess a true stud beyond McTavish. In fairness, they have Zegras and Drysdale in the NHL at 21 and 20, respectively. It feels like grasping for straws to come up with a legitimate weakness here. Maybe you could argue that a game-breaking winger is a need, but that'll come. NEXT MAN UP: C MASON MCTAVISH After getting a cup of coffee at the NHL level last season, McTavish is poised to take a roster spot for the Ducks this year. He may wind up starting on the wing but there is certainly room for him to play center with a lack of high-end players at the position beyond Zegras and newly signed Ryan Strome. If the Ducks want to play McTavish down the middle, could he center the third line with Max Comtois, Jakob Silfverberg or Frank Vatrano? McTavish has an NHL-level shot already with the ability to rip the biscuit from anywhere in the offensive zone and a power game that he could use to feast on opponents' second and third defensive pairs. The young Canadian is a very underrated playmaker who can draw defenders in and make a pass with an opponent all over him. His two-way play is admirable for a player his age as well. The steps that McTavish took as a playmaker upon his return to the OHL this year seemed to be the biggest of any he took this year. He looked a step behind the speed of the NHL at times in his short stint last year. If he can show that it’s no longer an issue, McTavish could be one of the league's most intriguing rookies this upcoming season. PROSPECT DEPTH CHART NOTABLES LW: Sasha Pastujov, Brayden Tracey Mason McTavish, Nathan Gaucher RW: Jacob Perreault, Sam Colangelo LD: Pavel Mintyukov, Olen Zellweger, Henry Thrun RD: Tristan Luneau, Drew Helleson, Noah Warren G: Lukas Dostal, Calle Clang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Top prospects for Anaheim Ducks Carlsson, Mintyukov, Gaucher could make opening night roster by David Satriano @davidsatriano / NHL.com Staff Writer 12:00 AM NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Anaheim Ducks, according to NHL.com. [Ducks 32 in 32: Season preview | 3 Questions | Fantasy projections] 1. Leo Carlsson, F How acquired: Selected with No. 2 pick in 2023 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Orebro HK (SHL): 44 GP, 10-15-25 Carlsson (6-foot-3, 198 pounds) signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks on July 12, although it's unclear where he will begin the season. The 18-year-old center also played for Sweden at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship and had six points in seven games (three goals, three assists) and five points (three goals, two assists) in eight games at the 2023 World Championship. "The first thing that stands out to you is his size," said Matt McIlvane, coach of the Ducks American Hockey League affiliate in San Deigo. "He's a big, tall guy that certainly knows how to use that range on the ice. His ability with the puck and ability to be able to see the game stands out right away to be at a very high level. And again, the thing that was the most impressive about Leo is just his character. He's humble, he's coachable, he's excited. And he's very, very hungry for the opportunity." Projected NHL arrival: This season 02:19 • July 12th, 2023 2. Pavel Mintyukov, D How acquired: Selected with No. 10 pick in 2022 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Saginaw (OHL): 37 GP, 16-38-54; Ottawa (OHL): 32 GP, 8-26-34 Mintyukov (6-1, 192) led Ontario Hockey League defensemen with 88 points (24 goals, 64 assists) in 69 games with Saginaw and Ottawa last season and was named OHL Defenseman of the Year. The 19-year-old will play in the American Hockey League this season if he doesn't earn a spot out of training camp, but likely will be in a Ducks uniform at some point in 2023-24. Projected NHL arrival: This season 3. Olen Zellweger, D How acquired: Selected with No. 34 pick in 2021 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Kamloops (WHL): 32 GP, 22-30-52; Everett (WHL) 23 GP, 10-18-28 The 19-year-old led Western Hockey League defensemen in goals (32) and was second at the position in points (80) with Everett and Kamloops last season. Zellweger (5-9, 175) was named WHL Defenseman of the Year each of the past two seasons and has more than earned a shot to make the opening night roster. "I think that the goal for [Mintyukov and Zellweger] has to be training to make the team out of camp," McIlvane said. "And then understand that if the timing's not right or the plan for their development sends them to the American Hockey League that they're going to have a place that they're excited about coming to and a place where they know that they're going to have a great, clear plan about getting better to be able to accomplish their goals, being able to get to the Ducks and hopefully take that team to another level. … They're two very dynamic players that have very good hockey sense, great skill level." Projected NHL arrival: Next season 4. Nathan Gaucher, F How acquired: Selected with No. 22 pick in 2022 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Quebec (QMJHL): 44 GP, 22-24-46 Gaucher (6-3, 208 pounds) was impressive in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League last season. He had 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 18 playoff games to help Quebec win the QMJHL title, won the Guy Carbonneau Trophy as the best defensive forward in the QMJHL, and won the Memorial Cup. The 19-year-old also helped Canada win gold at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, with four points (one goal, three assists) in seven games. "He strikes you right away as somebody that could have great leadership qualities about him," McIlvane said. "When you're giving a meeting as a coach, he's one of the guys that's just totally locked in. Anytime there's a drill on the ice, he's so focused on what he's doing, and you can just tell that his makeup has helped him to have success, but also his success that he had gives him a great level of confidence moving into this next challenge." Projected NHL arrival: This season 5. Jacob Perreault, F How acquired: Selected with No. 27 pick in 2020 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: San Diego (AHL): 48 GP, 8-11-19 The 21-year-old had 19 points in 48 games last season in his second full season in the AHL. Perrault (5-11, 192 pounds) has played one NHL game (in 2021-22) but should compete for a bottom-six forward spot at training camp. "I didn't get to see (Perrault) at development camp. He has been with the team just a little bit longer," McIlvane said. "He's got a big focus for this summer on getting himself physically ready to be able to challenge for our spot at training camp. Projected NHL arrival: Next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top prospects for Anaheim Ducks Carlsson, Mintyukov, Gaucher could make opening night roster by David Satriano @davidsatriano / NHL.com Staff Writer 12:00 AM NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Anaheim Ducks, according to NHL.com. [Ducks 32 in 32: Season preview | 3 Questions | Fantasy projections] 1. Leo Carlsson, F How acquired: Selected with No. 2 pick in 2023 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Orebro HK (SHL): 44 GP, 10-15-25 Carlsson (6-foot-3, 198 pounds) signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks on July 12, although it's unclear where he will begin the season. The 18-year-old center also played for Sweden at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship and had six points in seven games (three goals, three assists) and five points (three goals, two assists) in eight games at the 2023 World Championship. "The first thing that stands out to you is his size," said Matt McIlvane, coach of the Ducks American Hockey League affiliate in San Deigo. "He's a big, tall guy that certainly knows how to use that range on the ice. His ability with the puck and ability to be able to see the game stands out right away to be at a very high level. And again, the thing that was the most impressive about Leo is just his character. He's humble, he's coachable, he's excited. And he's very, very hungry for the opportunity." Projected NHL arrival: This season 02:19 • July 12th, 2023 2. Pavel Mintyukov, D How acquired: Selected with No. 10 pick in 2022 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Saginaw (OHL): 37 GP, 16-38-54; Ottawa (OHL): 32 GP, 8-26-34 Mintyukov (6-1, 192) led Ontario Hockey League defensemen with 88 points (24 goals, 64 assists) in 69 games with Saginaw and Ottawa last season and was named OHL Defenseman of the Year. The 19-year-old will play in the American Hockey League this season if he doesn't earn a spot out of training camp, but likely will be in a Ducks uniform at some point in 2023-24. Projected NHL arrival: This season 3. Olen Zellweger, D How acquired: Selected with No. 34 pick in 2021 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Kamloops (WHL): 32 GP, 22-30-52; Everett (WHL) 23 GP, 10-18-28 The 19-year-old led Western Hockey League defensemen in goals (32) and was second at the position in points (80) with Everett and Kamloops last season. Zellweger (5-9, 175) was named WHL Defenseman of the Year each of the past two seasons and has more than earned a shot to make the opening night roster. "I think that the goal for [Mintyukov and Zellweger] has to be training to make the team out of camp," McIlvane said. "And then understand that if the timing's not right or the plan for their development sends them to the American Hockey League that they're going to have a place that they're excited about coming to and a place where they know that they're going to have a great, clear plan about getting better to be able to accomplish their goals, being able to get to the Ducks and hopefully take that team to another level. … They're two very dynamic players that have very good hockey sense, great skill level." Projected NHL arrival: Next season 4. Nathan Gaucher, F How acquired: Selected with No. 22 pick in 2022 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: Quebec (QMJHL): 44 GP, 22-24-46 Gaucher (6-3, 208 pounds) was impressive in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League last season. He had 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 18 playoff games to help Quebec win the QMJHL title, won the Guy Carbonneau Trophy as the best defensive forward in the QMJHL, and won the Memorial Cup. The 19-year-old also helped Canada win gold at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, with four points (one goal, three assists) in seven games. "He strikes you right away as somebody that could have great leadership qualities about him," McIlvane said. "When you're giving a meeting as a coach, he's one of the guys that's just totally locked in. Anytime there's a drill on the ice, he's so focused on what he's doing, and you can just tell that his makeup has helped him to have success, but also his success that he had gives him a great level of confidence moving into this next challenge." Projected NHL arrival: This season 5. Jacob Perreault, F How acquired: Selected with No. 27 pick in 2020 NHL Draft 2022-23 season: San Diego (AHL): 48 GP, 8-11-19 The 21-year-old had 19 points in 48 games last season in his second full season in the AHL. Perrault (5-11, 192 pounds) has played one NHL game (in 2021-22) but should compete for a bottom-six forward spot at training camp. "I didn't get to see (Perrault) at development camp. He has been with the team just a little bit longer," McIlvane said. "He's got a big focus for this summer on getting himself physically ready to be able to challenge for our spot at training camp. Projected NHL arrival: Next season
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yave1964 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Recalled Zellweger, solid prospect. Still love the Ducks prospects, honestly they may rank number one in my rankings with an abundance of blue liners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 34 minutes ago, yave1964 said: Recalled Zellweger, solid prospect. Still love the Ducks prospects, honestly they may rank number one in my rankings with an abundance of blue liners. I wish these prospect articles were updated better as the season goes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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