Ducks Make Roster Moves

Ducks Announce Roster Moves Sep 18, 2007, 7:16 PM EDT

The Ducks announced today that they have made the following roster moves:

Assigned to Portland Pirates (AHL) Training Camp:
Bobby Bolt – Left Wing
Joe Callahan – Defenseman
Stephen Dixon – Center
Andrew Ebbett – Center
Brett Festerling - Defenseman
Shane Hynes – Right Wing
Matt Keith – Right Wing
Mike Hoffman – Right Wing
Dan LaCouture – Left Wing
J.P. Levasseur – Goaltender
Brendan Mikkelson - Defenseman
Brian Salcido – Defenseman
Nathan Saunders – Defenseman
Clay Wilson – Left Wing

Assigned to junior team:
Matt Beleskey – Left Wing (Belleville/OHL)
Maxime Macenauer – Center (Rouyn-Noranda/QMJHL)
Eric Tangradi – Center (Belleville/OHL)

Released from pro tryout:
Tyler Bouck – Center

Anaheim now has 31 players remaining on its 2007 Training Camp Roster – 17 forwards, 10 defensemen and four goaltenders.

-Anaheim Ducks Site

Ducks Announce Roster Moves Sep 18, 2007, 7:16 PM EDT

The Ducks announced today that they have made the following roster moves:

Assigned to Portland Pirates (AHL) Training Camp:
Bobby Bolt – Left Wing
Joe Callahan – Defenseman
Stephen Dixon – Center
Andrew Ebbett – Center
Brett Festerling - Defenseman
Shane Hynes – Right Wing
Matt Keith – Right Wing
Mike Hoffman – Right Wing
Dan LaCouture – Left Wing
J.P. Levasseur – Goaltender
Brendan Mikkelson - Defenseman
Brian Salcido – Defenseman
Nathan Saunders – Defenseman
Clay Wilson – Left Wing

Assigned to junior team:
Matt Beleskey – Left Wing (Belleville/OHL)
Maxime Macenauer – Center (Rouyn-Noranda/QMJHL)
Eric Tangradi – Center (Belleville/OHL)

Released from pro tryout:
Tyler Bouck – Center

Anaheim now has 31 players remaining on its 2007 Training Camp Roster – 17 forwards, 10 defensemen and four goaltenders.

-Anaheim Ducks Site

Pretty much all of these guys were expected to be sent down. However, I am surprised that LaCouture was sent down so fast. Isn't he supposed to be fighting for a lineup spot? I thought he was going to on the 4th line. Also, definitely surprised Mikkelson was sent down so fast since Schneider is hurt.

LaCouture being sent down is quite a surprise to me IMO.

Pretty much all of these guys were expected to be sent down. However, I am surprised that LaCouture was sent down so fast. Isn't he supposed to be fighting for a lineup spot? I thought he was going to on the 4th line. Also, definitely surprised Mikkelson was sent down so fast since Schneider is hurt.


It's likely if u read through the Schneider thread, they're expecting Kondratiev to be in that spot for now.

I can see King appearing in the opening night roster if he continues to play the way he has.

I too am a bit surprised LaCouture got sent down early. I guess one of those last forward spots is going to go to one of Miller, Wirtanen, or King then.

I too am a bit surprised LaCouture got sent down early. I guess one of those last forward spots is going to go to one of Miller, Wirtanen, or King then.

Ryan Carter also has a shot at them.

Interesting to see Ryan is staying up despite how he has been playing

I don't think Wirtanen will be sticking with the Ducks. You'll see that final spot go to Miller, Carter or Ryan. I think King has won a spot on the Ducks roster based on his play in these first few games.

I also think the Ducks will go to England with a few extra bodies so I'd expect three goaltenders, eight defenseman and 14 forwards with the Ducks in England.....They can make other roster moves when fly back.

LaCouture probably deserved a longer look...Not a bad guy to carry on the roster as the 13th forward...better to have him in the pressbox than a kid who needs the ice time in Portland.

Interesting to see Ryan is staying up despite how he has been playing

He will be a final cut.(if he doesn't make it) They are going to give him every opportunity to prove something.

Should be in the lineup again tomorrow night.

Interesting to see Ryan is staying up despite how he has been playing

If you're talking about Bobby Ryan, I'll tell you that I've heard bad things from people who are Bobby Ryan haters and I've heard great things from Bobby Ryan lovers AND neutral Ducks fans. Therefore, I tend to lean towards saying Bobby Ryan has improved and can be counted on for 15-20 goals in the NHL.

If you're talking about Bobby Ryan, I'll tell you that I've heard bad things from people who are Bobby Ryan haters and I've heard great things from Bobby Ryan lovers AND neutral Ducks fans. Therefore, I tend to lean towards saying Bobby Ryan has improved and can be counted on for 15-20 goals in the NHL.

I'd say more like 10-15 if he plays at least 50+ games. That seems to be the norm for Ducks rookies in their first season.

Ryan Carter also has a shot at them.

Ah yes, I keep forgetting about him. I'm personally cheering for Miller to make it, I liked his play in the few games that he played in during the playoffs.

I've only seen Bobby Ryan play once and that was the home game against the Kings. How has he improved since that game? I didn't think he was NHL ready yet, but if he's managed to improve then that's just sweet.

I don't think Wirtanen will be sticking with the Ducks. You'll see that final spot go to Miller, Carter or Ryan. I think King has won a spot on the Ducks roster based on his play in these first few games.

We're looking at 3 roster spots to start the season. 1 top six winger, 1 bottom six center to replace Pahlsson, and a 13th forward.

Miller or King will get the first, Wirtanen or Carter the second. The third could be any of the four. I wouldn't count Wirtanen out... my opinion is the Ducks are high on him.

And Bobby Ryan is a wild card that could change all of it. Personally, I'd send him to Portland. What the Ducks will do is anyone's guess.

Defensemen are set and always have been IMO. Huskins, Hnidy, Kondratiev, and DiPenta are 5-8 in some order. The only question was if the Ducks would carry eight guys or only seven. I like sending Mikkelson down early, it lets him settle into the Portland camp with the Portland coaching staff sooner.

I also think the Ducks will go to England with a few extra bodies so I'd expect three goaltenders, eight defenseman and 14 forwards with the Ducks in England.....They can make other roster moves when fly back.

Are you saying the 23 man roster limit doesn't take effect until after that trip?

We're looking at 3 roster spots to start the season. 1 top six winger, 1 bottom six center to replace Pahlsson, and a 13th forward.

Miller or King will get the first, Wirtanen or Carter the second. The third could be any of the four. I wouldn't count Wirtanen out... my opinion is the Ducks are high on him.

And Bobby Ryan is a wild card that could change all of it. Personally, I'd send him to Portland. What the Ducks will do is anyone's guess.

Defensemen are set and always have been IMO. Huskins, Hnidy, Kondratiev, and DiPenta are 5-8 in some order. The only question was if the Ducks would carry eight guys or only seven. I like sending Mikkelson down early, it lets him settle into the Portland camp with the Portland coaching staff sooner.



Are you saying the 23 man roster limit doesn't take effect until after that trip?
I wasn't really including injuries when I was making that statement, but I agree with you on the defense with the exception that I think the Ducks will go with seven defenseman for the year.

I think the Ducks will carry a few extra players on a non-roster status. The NHL has allow Anaheim and LA to do so.

According to Crawford, the Kings will take three goalies to Europe with them and won’t get their roster down to size until after they play their first two games (the league gave them and the Ducks a special dispensation to do so in exchange for starting the season four days ahead of everybody else).

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070919.WBhockeyblog20070919124607/WBStory/WBhockeyblog/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20070919.WBhockeyblog20070919124607

I wasn't really including injuries when I was making that statement, but I agree with you on the defense with the exception that I think the Ducks will go with seven defenseman for the year.

I figure they go with seven as well and sit at a roster of 22 to shave some dollars off the cap and budget. I really hope DiPenta falls into that 8th spot and thus off the roster.


I think the Ducks will carry a few extra players on a non-roster status. The NHL has allow Anaheim and LA to do so.

Cool, did not know the league had made that allowance.

Good thing the league did allow this. In case someone gets injured in practice or something, it's not exactly easy to get a last minute flight from LA to London.

A column in the Register about DiPenta fighting for a spot...

OC Register (http://www.ocregister.com/sports/dipenta-ducks-home-1849778-season-game)

Not too much we don't already know in it, but I was happy to see that his contract is two-way.

A column in the Register about DiPenta fighting for a spot...

OC Register (http://www.ocregister.com/sports/dipenta-ducks-home-1849778-season-game)

Not too much we don't already know in it, but I was happy to see that his contract is two-way.

good article!


...i still wish Jackman stayed and DiPenta went to europe though:(

Howd Beleskey look?

Howd Beleskey look?

Pretty good. Throw a huge hit in the preseason opener. Hustles big time and plays with a lot of grit. I can see him being a 3rd/4th line type in a couple of years. I like the kid.

nice read.. I didn't know that Dipenta was on a two way deal. That might hurt his chances of being with the club this year.

Pretty good. Throw a huge hit in the preseason opener. Hustles big time and plays with a lot of grit. I can see him being a 3rd/4th line type in a couple of years. I like the kid.

I think he's 2nd line material. He tore up rookie camp and is a 1.5 PPG game player I bet this year in the OHL.

Hoffman, Callahan, LaCouture, and Keith had to go through waivers. Hopefully they passed! :)

I think he's 2nd line material. He tore up rookie camp and is a 1.5 PPG game player I bet this year in the OHL.Beleskey had 2 goals and an assist in the first game of the year tonight.

Hoffman, Callahan, LaCouture, and Keith had to go through waivers. Hopefully they passed! :)

I don't think we have that to worry about yet, it would've been likely announced and Keith & Hoffman never appeared for Anaheim last year.

Hello Ducks fan! I'm just wondering if your team will move Bryzgalov or will keep it because Giguère will miss the beginning of the season? How's Jonas Hiller performances at the camp?

Hello Ducks fan! I'm just wondering if your team will move Bryzgalov or will keep it because Giguère will miss the beginning of the season? How's Jonas Hiller performances at the camp?

It's more of a financial decision at this point. Hiller's 3.2 million deal is pricey. Expect Anaheim to hold onto Bryzgalov until at least all the other NHL teams have an accurate view of their own goaltending situations. So I would surprised to see it happen before the end of November. Right now it appears that Phoenix and Los Angeles are the best potential suitors on paper, but with them both being inside the division, it makes dealings a little tricky.

It's more of a financial decision at this point. Hiller's 3.2 million deal is pricey. Expect Anaheim to hold onto Bryzgalov until at least all the other NHL teams have an accurate view of their own goaltending situations. So I would surprised to see it happen before the end of November. Right now it appears that Phoenix and Los Angeles are the best potential suitors on paper, but with them both being inside the division, it makes dealings a little tricky.
I don't really have much basis to say this, but I don't think Hiller's contract factors much into whether Hiller gets the backup job or not. Someone had said that his bonuses were pretty much all performance bonuses (it either you, or wildcat, or possibly irishblues).

And the CBA's minimum numbers for performance bonuses aren't that easy to get. The only way I see him getting much of those bonuses is if Jiggy's out for an extended period of time. For example, Schedule A minutes played has to be above 1800, Bryz last year only played 1509 minutes. Other numbers include 20 wins, getting on the all-rookie team, being an all star, or having better than median in sv% or GAA. He also has to play at least 25 games to be eligible for any of these bonuses (Bryz played 27 last year... and fewer than 27 even count because he'd have to play more than 30 minutes in the game). And Schedule B bonuses are even harder (as they should be because the league pays part of them), he'd have to be top 5 a stat in the league or be a finalist for a major trophy like the Calder or Vezina.

In my mind, Hiller's salary is pretty much going to be 850k. It's possible he gets more, but the chances are pretty slim.

That said I think Hiller will be in Portland just because there's not much of a market to trade Bryz now, and Hiller has to get used to the angles and positioning on NHL sized ice.

It is true that the additional money on Hiller's contract (taking it from 850k to 3.2 million) are performance bonuses. But the way those work are that they count against the cap until such time that they can no longer be attainable.

It is true that the additional money on Hiller's contract (taking it from 850k to 3.2 million) are performance bonuses. But the way those work are that they count against the cap until such time that they can no longer be attainable.
Yeah, but if he's unlikely to make the bonuses, then it doesn't really have any affect on us unless we want to use some of the 3.7 million extra in bonus money for Selanne. Because Hiller's 2.5 + Ryan's 1.1 will fit in fine since we can be "over cap" including bonuses. And Niedermayer's slowly decreasing contract should help as well.

The only problem is if they actually makes those bonuses. Then we have to cut salary.

It is true that the additional money on Hiller's contract (taking it from 850k to 3.2 million) are performance bonuses. But the way those work are that they count against the cap until such time that they can no longer be attainable.

judging by that wouldn't it suggest that Bryz will probably be moved at the deadline? That way most of Hiller's bonuses would be unattainable.

Simply put:

Hiller is on the trip to London until a) JS s healthy or b) the Ducks return from London, whichever comes first.

I didn't want to make a new thread for this.. But in case anyone didn't notice, Beauchemin is expected to play tonight...

Link: http://ducks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Preview&seas=20072008&gtype=1&gnum=58

I didn't want to make a new thread for this.. But in case anyone didn't notice, Beauchemin is expected to play tonight...

Link: http://ducks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Preview&seas=20072008&gtype=1&gnum=58

With Beauchemin playing, what do you guys think the lineup for opening night will be?
Something like this:

Kunitz-McDonald-Bertuzzi
May-Getzlaf-Perry
Moen-Marchant-R.Niedermayer
King-Wirtanen/Carter-Parros/B.Ryan

Beauchemin-Huskins
O'Donnell-Hindy
Drats-Dipenta

Bryzgalov
Hiller

I know a lot of people are going to argue about May being on the 2nd line, but since Bertuzzi is doing better on the McDonald line I fully expect May to be on the 2nd line since he played well there last year. Marchant replaces Pahlsson on the checking line.
I expect Wirtanen to be in the lineup while Sammi is out since he's played well. King will be in for sure. The defense is a mess, I don't know if Pronger is going to be in the opening lineup or not so who knows that the D line combos will be. I don't what the cap would look like with Hiller as backup, but the more I think about it, the more it looks like Jiggy won't be going to London.

With Beauchemin playing, what do you guys think the lineup for opening night will be?
Something like this:

Kunitz-McDonald-Bertuzzi
May-Getzlaf-Perry
Moen-Marchant-R.Niedermayer
King-Wirtanen/Carter-Parros/B.Ryan

Beauchemin-Huskins
O'Donnell-Hindy
Drats-Dipenta

Bryzgalov
Hiller

I know a lot of people are going to argue about May being on the 2nd line, but since Bertuzzi is doing better on the McDonald line I fully expect May to be on the 2nd line since he played well there last year. Marchant replaces Pahlsson on the checking line.
I expect Wirtanen to be in the lineup while Sammi is out since he's played well. King will be in for sure. The defense is a mess, I don't know if Pronger is going to be in the opening lineup or not so who knows that the D line combos will be. I don't what the cap would look like with Hiller as backup, but the more I think about it, the more it looks like Jiggy won't be going to London.

Pronger is definitely going to be in the opening lineup. He isn't hurt.

Kunitz-McDonald-Bertuzzi
Ryan-Getzlaf-Perry
Moen-Marchant-R. Niedermayer
Miller/May-Wirtanen-Parros/Carter

Pronger-Beauchemin
Kondratiev-O'Donnell
Huskins-Hnidy

Keep O'Donnell with Pronger - they work well together. Beauchemin needs to anchor the second pair, another step in his development. Hopefully he's ready.

I'm pretty sure Ducks will keep Pronger with O'Donnell so I figure they will start like this:

Pronger-O'Donnell
Beauchemin-Hnidy
Huskins-Kondratiev

Hey, can I get some comments on how Ryan Carter has played, please...?
thanks in advance

I fully expect May to be on the 2nd line since he played well there last year.

No, he really didn't play well there last season. Its like playing Fedoruk with Selanne and McDonald... it gave a different look when the team needed an in-game adjustment. It is not a viable option for more than occasional moments.

I mean come on, May hasn't scored 20 POINTS since 2001-2002! And you want to put him in a position where we need 20 or 30 goals?

No, he really didn't play well there last season. Its like playing Fedoruk with Selanne and McDonald... it gave a different look when the team needed an in-game adjustment. It is not a viable option for more than occasional moments.

I mean come on, May hasn't scored 20 POINTS since 2001-2002! And you want to put him in a position where we need 20 or 30 goals?

I beg to differ. May played rather well with Getzlaf and Perry during the playoffs. Is it a permanent solution? Absolutely not.

I'd really like to see Wirtanen make the team. How much of a chance does he have to stick?

I'd really like to see Wirtanen make the team. How much of a chance does he have to stick?

Assuming a top 9 that includes:
Kunitz, McDonald, Bertuzzi, Getzlaf, Perry. Moen, Niedermayer, Pahlsson, King OR Ryan

And May and Marchant on the fourth line.

Wirtanen is basically looking at competing with Parros, Carter and Miller for a spot.

With that said, the Pahlsson injury should move Marchant up on the third line and make an opening at center on the fourth line for the extent of Pahlsson's recovery. Wirtanen has an outside shot to make the opening day roster as the fourth line center, although Carter is also a center and probably ahead of Wirtanen on the depth chart.

Well it's official.. Sammi and Jiggy definitely out of the two games in London..
Link: http://tsn.ca/nhl/

I'd really like to see Wirtanen make the team. How much of a chance does he have to stick?

He has a decent chance of being in the lineup opening night because Pahlsson won't be playing, but he most likely will not stick with the club this season. Maybe a few callups here and there.

Pronger is definitely going to be in the opening lineup. He isn't hurt.

Kunitz-McDonald-Bertuzzi
Ryan-Getzlaf-Perry
Moen-Marchant-R. Niedermayer
Miller/May-Wirtanen-Parros/Carter

Pronger-Beauchemin
Kondratiev-O'Donnell
Huskins-Hnidy

I thought he had a seperated shoulder? Anyway good news if he doesn't. However, I do not like your defensive pairings. Why split up Pronger and O'Donnell? Beauchemin needs to be on a different pairing then Pronger so they don't play 45 minutes of the game.

I know many of you don't think May will be paired with Getzlaf and Perry, but I fully expect him to be there opening night. Now how long he will stay there is a different question.

I'm with Hank. May was a great forechecker with the twins, he could play there great for a shift or two to help change momentum. But considering that he hasn't scored a single goal last year, in both the regular season and the playoffs (granted he only played 25 regular season games), he's not an answer to our top 6 question.

Well it's official.. Sammi and Jiggy definitely out of the two games in London..
Link: http://tsn.ca/nhl/

dammit

Jason King realeased, and ducks acquire Mark mowers for brett skinner and unnamed prospect

Jason King realeased, and ducks acquire Mark mowers for brett skinner and unnamed prospect

All of that is pretty much old news. The "unnamed prospect" is Nathan Saunders, with the deal being posted on TSN in its entirety last night. Meanwhile, King was assigned to Portland (not released) over the weekend.

Is Huskins a lock to make the team? I was impressed with him during the playoffs and he is a bit of an unknown player.