Ducks make final cuts [Archive]

wildcat48

10-01-2006, 06:00 PM

The Pirates made there first round of cuts after a 3-0 win against Lowell but Anaheim has also made there cuts pending waivers.

Sent to Portland:

Tim Brent
Bruno St. Jacques
Shawn Thornton
Michael Leighton

Shane O'Brien and Ryan Shannon have made the opening night line up.

St. Jacques, Leighton and Thornton have to wait until 3pm Tuesday to know if they cleared waivers.

Ducksforcup

10-01-2006, 06:01 PM

:vhappy: WOOT! OB and Shannon have made the team!!! :handclap: :handclap: GJ to the other players for lasting so long! :)

Hope everyone clears waivers!

Jerky Leclerc

10-01-2006, 06:16 PM

I wonder if Konopka is regretting his decision now. Not only did he have a good chance to make the Ducks team, he lost his place on the depth chart to Tim Brent.

Good for Shannon and O'brien. I love it when guys make the NHL through hard work and determination.

McDonald19

10-01-2006, 06:31 PM

Randall Graves*

10-01-2006, 06:41 PM

O'Brien and Shannon deserved to make it. Good decisions by Burke there.

if Burke didn't sign Green though, Brent would have made the team too. Now we are stuck with Green. Hopefully he is scratched most of the time.
Yeah but then you limit your depth for call ups. if a bottom six guy goes out Green will fill in nicely.

McDonald19

10-01-2006, 06:49 PM

Yeah but then you limit your depth for call ups. if a bottom six guy goes out Green will fill in nicely.

I'm fine with it as long as he starts the season as a healthy scratch.

Static

10-01-2006, 06:58 PM

I'm fine with it as long as he starts the season as a healthy scratch.

right...if a kid is going to sit send him down.

McDonald19

10-01-2006, 07:00 PM

Aeryn

10-01-2006, 07:03 PM

I'm fine with it as long as he starts the season as a healthy scratch.
Ditto

wildone26*

10-01-2006, 07:10 PM

McDonald19

10-01-2006, 07:39 PM

Have they announced which goalie is starting Game 1 yet?

no, but Giguere was on his game in the pre-season and Bryz was not.

So I think Giguere gets the game 1 start.

Jerky Leclerc

10-01-2006, 07:51 PM

so...opening night lineup?...

Kunitz-McDonald-Selanne
Chistov-Getzlaf-Perry
Penner-Marchant-Shannon
Fedoruk-Pahlsson-Niedermayer

I think Chistov will be paired with Sammi and Rnieds while Fridge will be with Getz and Perry.

Randall Graves*

10-01-2006, 07:56 PM

I think Chistov will be paired with Sammi and Rnieds while Fridge will be with Getz and Perry.
I hope not..I like Big Todd but he doesn't have the skill to keep up with them.

Jerky Leclerc

10-01-2006, 08:10 PM

I hope not..I like Big Todd but he doesn't have the skill to keep up with them.

True but by being a pretty scary enforcer, Getz and Perry won't get mugged by the other team. With Perry yapping and pissing other players, I think it would be smart to give him some protection.

Osprey

10-01-2006, 08:48 PM

Good for the kids. I was afraid that there wouldn't be any fresh faces on the team this year (Pronger's face isn't "fresh"... heh). I look forward to getting to see these kids.

Aeryn

10-01-2006, 08:55 PM

Yeah, after how many rookies and first-year guys last year? I was afraid that Penner would be the only rookie (even though he doesn't really feel like a rookie).

McDonald19

10-01-2006, 09:06 PM

I think Chistov will be paired with Sammi and Rnieds while Fridge will be with Getz and Perry.

It's possible but I'd prefer Chistov get a chance with a couple of skilled players.

Fedoruk is a better fit on the checking line where he Pahlsson and Niedermayer can work the boards.

McDonald19

10-01-2006, 09:13 PM

True but by being a pretty scary enforcer, Getz and Perry won't get mugged by the other team. With Perry yapping and pissing other players, I think it would be smart to give him some protection.

The twins are sophomores now I don't think they need a bodyguard every game. Sometimes when needed he can take a shift with them, but to start the season I'd prefer to have a skilled player on that line.

Randall Graves*

10-01-2006, 11:51 PM

True but by being a pretty scary enforcer, Getz and Perry won't get mugged by the other team. With Perry yapping and pissing other players, I think it would be smart to give him some protection.
Yeah but they are big boys and they are pretty tough the only area Fedoruk contributes for them offensively is on the cycle. If we are so concerned about guys being mugged why wouldn't you just put him on a less tough line instead?(such as the Selanne line) If Fedoruk can do his best impression of Chris Neil maybe it'll work.

Westfield Eagle*

10-02-2006, 01:19 AM

Andy McDonald played four years of college hockey at Colgate and finished with 155 points. Ryan Shannon played four years at Boston College and finished with 150. Both went undrafted and both are on the "small" size...

You won't be disappointed in Shannon, trust me. He came back from a sprained ankle (tough injury to come back from) much sooner than people expected at BC when he was a senior captain a couple years ago. He is the total package: improved every year, great leader, can play in any situation, smart player. He's not a physical player, but he'll do anything to help the team win.

I just wish I had the chance to watch him more often now that he has made the Ducks team. I'll certainly be checking up on him.

Spankatola Jamnuts

10-02-2006, 02:08 AM

so...opening night lineup?...

Kunitz-McDonald-Selanne
Chistov-Getzlaf-Perry
Penner-Marchant-Shannon
Fedoruk-Pahlsson-Niedermayer

Niedermayer-Beauchemin
Pronger-O'Donnell
O'Brien-DiPenta

Giguere in net

scratches: Green, Moen, Moran

looks good to me!
Looks about right, though I still think Chistov winds up somewhere in the bottom 6.

If our kids produce around 20-ish each, we'll be golden. If more than one of them slumps, we'll be about the same as last season. Still good, but no third round for us this season.

TheJoeMan

10-02-2006, 02:10 AM

Well I sure hope Shannon continues his strong play into the regular season and I hope OB plays a smart game, last thing we need is for him to spend half of his ice time in the box. But than again, the only game he took bad penalties was the first one so maybe there's hope for him.

This kind of sucks for Portland though, they lost all of their best players from last year. I mean all of them, Konopka, Shannon, Getzlaf, Penner, Perry, OB, Smid, and even their captain. Can't say this years squad looks as good as last years. Oh well, all that matters is how the big club does anyway.

Static

10-02-2006, 02:18 AM

afterhours

10-02-2006, 04:33 AM

MightyAdam

10-02-2006, 12:40 PM

Aeryn

10-02-2006, 12:46 PM

He's one of the "musical wingers" and not a part of one of RC's set pairs. IIRC, he's played on (or practiced with) just about every line.

wildone26*

10-02-2006, 01:43 PM

no, but Giguere was on his game in the pre-season and Bryz was not.

So I think Giguere gets the game 1 start.

That sounds fair, go with whoever is playing better at the time, and do that all year.

TheJoeMan

10-02-2006, 02:19 PM

the line-up looks nice and all
but who has Chistov been playing with?
if he has been playing on the Perry/Getzlaf line, then it would make sense for him to start out the season on that line
but if he has been playing on another line, what has it been?
anybody been keeping track?

From the game I went to and the ones I've listened to, it sounds like he's been on various checking lines. I imagine he'll float around lines until something clicks but I'd say he'd play on one of our bottom two lines. Personally I'd scratch him in favor of Moen or Green. With Shannon making the team, Chessy could become obsolete.

Pepper

10-02-2006, 02:45 PM

Transported Upstater

10-02-2006, 03:01 PM

Excellent! I'm glad Shannon made the team.

It's also good that Brent lasted so long in camp.

TheJoeMan

10-02-2006, 03:58 PM

What IS our our 3rd line anyway?

It's not a traditional checking line by any means if we go with these:

AndyMac's = 1st
Getzlaf's = 2nd
Marchant's = 3rd
Pahlsson's = 4th

Penner-Marchant-Shannon has been working very well so it makes no sense to break that up. So that rules it out.

Kunitz seems to be working reasonably well on the first line. So basicly that leaves us with either 2nd or 4th line. I don't want to see Chistov on the 4th line as it makes us much softer and Chistov is no energy player anyway. So either you put him on the 2nd line and hope it works out or start looking for a trade.

Chistov and Kunitz can be swapped pretty easily so it might be worth trying Chistov with AndyMac and Teemu while Kunitz plays with Getzlaf and Perry. But if Chistov won't find his game on either line, he can consider his russky *** traded.

I think Cheesy will probably be plugged onto the Getz/Perry line purely because he doesn't really have a spot elsewhere. Personally I'd rather have Fridge there, have Moen or Green on the 4th line and scratch and/or trade Cheesy. Shannon making the team and showing chemistry with Marchant and Penner really puts Cheesy in a precarious position. I have yet to be reassured that Stan is the player he is capable of being and if he doesn't show it early, he may be on his way out.

Dolemite

10-02-2006, 05:02 PM

so...opening night lineup?...

Kunitz-McDonald-Selanne
Chistov-Getzlaf-Perry
Penner-Marchant-Shannon
Fedoruk-Pahlsson-Niedermayer

Niedermayer-Beauchemin
Pronger-O'Donnell
O'Brien-DiPenta

Giguere in net

scratches: Green, Moen, Moran

looks good to me!

This is the first time I looked at the lineup on paper and man this team has the potential to do some damage this season. Good luck! I'm definitely going to have to sneak up and catch some Ducks games that don't involve the Canucks.

Pepper

10-02-2006, 05:03 PM

Given Burke's 'love' for russian players, one can expect Cheesy to get kicked out pretty fast if he doesn't start producing.

Static

10-02-2006, 05:06 PM

Given Burke's 'love' for russian players, one can expect Cheesy to get kicked out pretty fast if he doesn't start producing.

Not if he works hard. Burke hates players that arent willing to get dirty for the team (most Russians). If Chistov does this even though he doesnt produce as much as he is expected after being the #5 pick I think he'll earn his spot on the team.

I think its going to be tough not to produce on Getzlaf and Perry's line though, if he is placed there that is.

Dolemite

10-02-2006, 05:07 PM

Given Burke's 'love' for russian players, one can expect Cheesy to get kicked out pretty fast if he doesn't start producing.

Well, I pretty sure Chiztov is no where near the caliber of Federov (both brothers).

Randall Graves*

10-02-2006, 06:08 PM

Given Burke's 'love' for russian players, one can expect Cheesy to get kicked out pretty fast if he doesn't start producing.
Except Burke has spoken highly of Chistov and has even commented he's a more complete player now which may explain why he's bounced from checking lines to scoring lines.

lux_interior

10-02-2006, 11:19 PM

Good for Shannon and OB making the team. From the sounds of it they deserved it. Nice to see the coaching staff rewarding strong performance (except for Brent/Green).

Dempsey

10-03-2006, 12:54 AM

Well, I pretty sure Chiztov is no where near the caliber of Federov (both brothers).

There are no players by the name of Federov in the NHL.

lux_interior

10-03-2006, 01:07 AM

Well there's no one named Chiztov either.

TeMoZ

10-03-2006, 01:42 AM

Press Release (http://www.anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200610&id=1439)

Opening Night Roster PDF (http://www.anaheimducks.com/mdclient/20062007OpeningNightRoster.pdf)

looks like Shannon took Kunies old #38.

stocker

10-03-2006, 10:40 AM

My 4th line would be

C:handclap: :handclap: thornton
LW :handclap: Fedoruk
RW:handclap: :handclap: Trevor Gillies

Pepper

10-03-2006, 10:51 AM

My 4th line would be

C:handclap: :handclap: thornton
LW :handclap: Fedoruk
RW:handclap: :handclap: Trevor Gillies

If only...

Jerky Leclerc

10-03-2006, 12:58 PM

Kimi

10-03-2006, 01:21 PM

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1295198.php

With the final cuts, Anaheim's salary cap stands at 39.9 million dollars. The Ducks should be able to make a move or two by season's end.
That should be enough to try and get some cover if we need goals, and maybe add a ture LW for the playoffs.

Pepper

10-03-2006, 01:48 PM

Deal Giguere and we have 7M cap space...

Pwnasaurus

10-03-2006, 02:51 PM

and a .500 season

wildcat48

10-03-2006, 03:49 PM

Leighton, Thornton and St. Jacques have all clear waivers and will be Portland by Thursday.

Kawasaki

10-03-2006, 05:15 PM

Leighton, Thornton and St. Jacques have all clear waivers and will be Portland by Thursday.

Thats great news....:handclap:

TheJoeMan

10-03-2006, 05:27 PM

Thats great news....:handclap:

Not for the three other goalies at Pirates camp. I wonder whose going to stick aroun in Portland, McKee, Wall or Marsters?

Kimi

10-03-2006, 06:14 PM

Not for the three other goalies at Pirates camp. I wonder whose going to stick aroun in Portland, McKee, Wall or Marsters?
I'd say MaKee and Leighton in Portland, them Wall and Marsters with the Lynx

Randall Graves*

10-03-2006, 06:24 PM

Not for the three other goalies at Pirates camp. I wonder whose going to stick aroun in Portland, McKee, Wall or Marsters?
I'm sure Leighton is penciled in as the #1 unless McKee get's alot better. What will be interesting is when R-N's season is over if JPL will get an ATO and potentially start if neither of the two already there standout.

Tripwyre

10-03-2006, 08:07 PM

Static

10-03-2006, 08:30 PM

So, Penner won't be C, he's LW? ...I might just have to grab him in my pool...

Yeah he wont play center in Anaheim. Ever. :sarcasm:

McDonald19

10-03-2006, 08:36 PM

So, Penner won't be C, he's LW? ...I might just have to grab him in my pool...

He's never played Center that I know of.

McDonald19

10-03-2006, 08:39 PM

Tripwyre

10-03-2006, 09:03 PM

Yeah he wont play center in Anaheim. Ever. :sarcasm:

Tell that to Yahoo Hockey.;)

Aeryn

10-03-2006, 09:22 PM

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-duckrep3oct03,1,7344955.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

...Ideally, four lines are set. Teemu Selanne, Andy McDonald and Chris Kunitz are on the top line with Dustin Penner, Todd Marchant and Shannon forming the second one.

Second-year offensive players Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry skated with Todd Fedoruk on Monday with Rob Niedermayer, Samuel Pahlsson and Travis Moen forming a possible checking line. Chistov and Green are also in the mix as wingers, giving Carlyle many options...
They switched it up a smidge today...flip-flop Penner and Fridge. But Cheesy and Green were still the odd men out.

McDonald19

10-03-2006, 10:50 PM

They switched it up a smidge today...flip-flop Penner and Fridge. But Cheesy and Green were still the odd men out.

hmm...not sure I like the sound of a Fedoruk-Marchant-Shannon line...

Sounds like Chistov and Green are definetly healthy scratches Friday night.

I could see why Carlyle wants Moen in the lineup instead of Chistov...opening night game against our rival...seems like a good idea to get another tough guy in there.

Aeryn

10-03-2006, 11:20 PM

I don't like it either, it splits up a working pair (Penner and Marchant).

And I don't like the PPG line...it worked in Portland but they never quite caught the same fire here. I kinda wish they'd stop forcing it to work.

Chistov23

10-03-2006, 11:30 PM

I kinda wish they'd stop forcing it to work.
I'm not saying they should of shouldn't be together but they didn't play much together at all last year. I think once in the 3rd period of a game when it was already decided, other than that a shift or two here and there.:dunno:

lux_interior

10-04-2006, 01:04 AM

So did the final cuts clear waivers? (Those that had to of course).

Static

10-04-2006, 01:07 AM

So did the final cuts clear waivers? (Those that had to of course).

yes.

Duckstudd269

10-04-2006, 09:12 PM

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-duckrep3oct03,1,7344955.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

...Ideally, four lines are set. Teemu Selanne, Andy McDonald and Chris Kunitz are on the top line with Dustin Penner, Todd Marchant and Shannon forming the second one.

Second-year offensive players Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry skated with Todd Fedoruk on Monday with Rob Niedermayer, Samuel Pahlsson and Travis Moen forming a possible checking line. Chistov and Green are also in the mix as wingers, giving Carlyle many options...

Carlyle is awesome, but seriously ***? It seems like every year we think we have the perfect line combos, and then the coaches come up with something completely different.:shakehead Fridge with the twins again? No Penner-Marchant line?? My god, I hope these lines are switched soon. I'm fine with sitting chistov and green the first game, but come on now, these line combos gotta change..:banghead:

Lyons71

10-04-2006, 11:21 PM

It says penner is with marchant.

FanSince'07

10-05-2006, 01:29 PM

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-duckrep3oct03,1,7344955.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

...Ideally, four lines are set. Teemu Selanne, Andy McDonald and Chris Kunitz are on the top line with Dustin Penner, Todd Marchant and Shannon forming the second one.

Second-year offensive players Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry skated with Todd Fedoruk on Monday with Rob Niedermayer, Samuel Pahlsson and Travis Moen forming a possible checking line. Chistov and Green are also in the mix as wingers, giving Carlyle many options...Hmm?

Kunitz..... - McDonald - Selanne
Penner..... - Marchant - Shannon
Fedoruk.... - Getzlaf. - Perry..
Niedermayer - Pahlsson - Moen...

What are the defensive pairings?

Duckstudd269

10-05-2006, 03:01 PM

Hmm?

Kunitz..... - McDonald - Selanne
Penner..... - Marchant - Shannon
Fedoruk.... - Getzlaf. - Perry..
Niedermayer - Pahlsson - Moen...

What are the defensive pairings?

Probably the ones everyone is prediciting..

Niedermayer-Beauchemin
Pronger-O'Donnell
Dipenta-Moran/OB

Sorry about the marchant and penner comment, didn't realize they were still together. I just don't understand why they would keep the fridge with the "twins". I think he crippled that line last year. I love the guy, but I don't like seeing him on that line.