BT's 2008/09 NHL Season Preview: Anaheim Ducks

Bryan Thiel by Senior Writer Written on September 22, 2008
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One interesting player to watch this season may be Geoff Platt. The Anaheim system may be the perfect home for Platt, as following an early-season trade last year Platt's offensive numbers took a hefty spike in the AHL, leading to a brief audition with the Ducks and a solid playoff run with Portland.

As far as other parts, Joakim Lindstrom could provide a bit of depth, as well as some scoring prowess if he can handle the rigors of the NHL. Josh Green could provide some size, speed and grit.  And Eric Bougenicki and Brian Sutherby provide some emergency insurance in the event of injuries.

Oh, and there's also Brad May. He can play on the fourth line.

And George Parros, wo fights people while growing an amusing mustache, which is a combination of that of a '60s cop and a '90s pornstar. Then take the offspring of that combination, and mix it with Tom Selleck, and hide it from every razor in the world.

I forget what we were talking about.

 

Ken Armer's Take (Yea....he's doing the Ducks too....jealous?): The Ducks have much the same squad up front they did last season. Teemu Selanne is as good as gold for returning.  Morrison will be a good addition, but won't fill the hole left from the Andy McDonald trade last season.

Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf are fast becoming household names in the hockey world, quite a great accomplishment from the black hole of hockey that is California.

Finally, this year is the year of Bobby Ryan. If he disappoints this year he may become a terminal AHLer or turn into trade bait. He must impress out of camp, and lock up his second-line spot with the Ducks. If he can produce in the pros his numbers could be fantastic if he plays on the same line with Selanne.

 

Probing and Pronger'ing into where Schneider might go...

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