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So who were the teams that wanted to offer-sheet Pavel Mintyukov? Asking for a friend.
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Tristan Luneau is what the Ducks thought they had in Jamie Drysdale.
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Nice bounceback with some big saves in the 3rd period for Dostal. He looked much better in the 3rd.
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It's funny I didn't even notice Mintyukov was missing and Mitchell was in there. At least Mitchell provides some extra toughness back there.
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Tweeted a couple weeks ago that the Ducks looked better because they had players willing to play a lesser role.
However, that only really works if your star players are playing like star players.
Well they haven't been.
Maybe this goal will get them back going.
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One thing I miss seeing is Cutter Gauthier use his speed, haven't seen much of that this year.
Teams are forcing the Ducks to dump it more often than not.
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If I had a nickel for goals against Dostal where he's out of his crease during it, I'd have almost Dostal's salary.
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They've literally been the best pairing by a large margin according to xGF%.
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I’m sorry but Hinds and Luneau is not a good pairing. They have both been so out of position and don’t seem to know where the other is. They keep getting burned with bad gap control and letting forwards get behind them. #FlyTogether
NGL I kinda said this at the time. Seem e like a panic move after Leos offer sheet.
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Things like this is what is expected of Leo Carlsson after signing that contract.
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Good sign.
Lines I'd like to see
Granlund-Leo-Klepov
Nesty-Cutter-Sennecke
Killorn-McQueen-Greer
Mallot-Washe-Caufield
Really wanna see that 2nd line and Leo/Klepov duo get another look but this time with Granlund instead of Killorn.
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I get it, I said it at the time, Leo signing that contract puts a target on his back.
However, he's still 21 and in his 4th season, expecting him to be a prime MacK or Eichel right now 7 games into year 1 of that deal.
BTW he's on a 100 point pace at 21 YO
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Why Caufield is on PP1? Net front? PP1 has lost what made the PP1 so good early with having 5 high skill players that can play any spot, and moving around making plays.
I liked Klepov getting a look there without Granlund but went back to PP2 in the 3rd.
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Got home late, watched the game.
Quick Thoughts:
-Klepov and McQueen are still raw but showed flashes.
-Liked Cutter at center
-Dostal might just be "mid" (above to slightly above average)
-Tired of the Leo narratives on X. I think he misses Terry
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Gonna be interesting seeing Cutter at center. I think with Sennecke's playmaking on the wing Cutter at center could work.
Allows him to use his speed more, which I haven't seen much this season.
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Forward lines from Ducks practice:
Killorn-Carlsson-Klepov
Nesterenko-Gauthier-Sennecke
Vatrano-McQueen-Caulfield
Malott-Washe-Greer
(Colangelo)
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Hinds-Luneau has been pretty good. Instead of moving them up they just move Luneau up. Like they are scared to have Minty on the 3rd pairing.
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Couple reasons I think this is happening.
Shot selection teams are shooting less 31.4 to 27.6 per team per game since 21-22.
Shot blocking has also increased.
Shooting less, at the same time more shot blocks, so the shots that actually get to the goalie are higher quality.
The #NHL’s league-wide SV% continues to decline:
2024-25: .901
2025-26: .896
2026-27: .891 (so far)
Teams are averaging just 26 shots/game, and players are continuing to be more selective with their chances.
Is .895 the new benchmark for a good NHL goalie?
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Ducks are 4-1 on the season and hasn't been pretty at times, but are getting the job done. Take away the 2nd period vs the Oilers and this defense has been great.
Ducks lost talent in the offseason but gained better role players, and it's showing right now.
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