Some tough decisions need to be made...

Last season the Ducks had some big RFA names between Troy Terry, Lukas Dostal, Jamie Drysdale, Trevor Zegras, and Bo... The nice thing this year is we shouldn't have any arbitration hearings and the players on the list don’t really matter that much to the future of the team. So in this video I look at the future of every single Anaheim Ducks RFA. Pat Verbeek has some tough decisions to make...#nhl #hockey
0:38 - Jackson LaCombe
1:33 - Bo Groulx
2:12 - Nikita Nesterenko
2:55 - Pavol Regenda
3:37 - Brayden Tracey
4:15 - Blake McLaughlin
4:36 - Gustav Lindström & right d's
6:26 - Urho Vaakanainen
7:26 - Lundeström, Jones & Leason
9:43 - Welcome Coach!
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[@Jonesyful10]

Lacombe may not have the ceiling the other young D have but he had a better season than a lot of people are giving him credit for

[@duckmylife]

👏🔥

[@monztunes6850]

​@duckmylife who replaces silfy tho?

[@michaelrivera6545]

Warren with the slow glide stare down, homeboy looked terrified! we need that!!

[@duckmylife]

💯 Gudas can teach him or he can teach Gudas haha

[@LivingNed]

LaCombe is the only one I'd miss.

[@dylmwidner]

I would be shocked if LaCombe gets signed for any longer than 2 years

[@cholodolo269]

Spot on about Max Jones. He’s been given every opportunity but failed to make a case for himself.

[@duckmylife]

Sad but true

[@Twinkieboy333]

Lacombe future trade bait #1 for us. Dude makes so many egregious turnovers. Hope while we have him, he can shape up. Quick

[@duckmylife]

I think he will in a better role

[@fk3095]

Urho / Lindstrom as 7/8 D would be very strong. Lundestrom is the most important RFA to retain, then Leason IMO.

[@duckmylife]

Lundy is a defensive wizard. I wouldn't be opposed to bringing him back. Kinda a toss up between the last 3.

[@2744ducksdman]

I think we keep LaCombe, Lundstrom, Lindstrom, and maybe Uhro

[@duckmylife]

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[@pyqio]

I really like Lindstrom in the Ducks. He's a quite player who does his job right and can hop on the wagon when necessary. I would love to see how another year with Cronin can be beneficial for him, whilst players like Leo, Luneau and Zelly get some confidence in the league!

[@duckmylife]

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[@DerikClark5]

I think Lacombe will get a 2 or 3 year 2 way contract to prove himself and also if he develops into that flashy player he was in college it's works for both sides and I think Jones comes back on a 1 or 2 year deal

[@duckmylife]

👏

[@CouldntBeFowler]

Solid stuff!

[@duckmylife]

Thank you

[@pyqio]

Plus, Rich Clune is a great bet for the ducks. I mean, we had Cronin last year, and Clune this year. I'm not too familiar with the Marlies, but I hope he can bring some experience as a former player, whilst cleaning the mess that Brown made in the past years.

[@duckmylife]

Yea, looks like a great hire!

[@iceKOId]

Who are you rooting for in the finals? Stolarz & Montour on the Panthers? Or Perry, Henrique, and Carrick on Oilers? 😅

[@duckmylife]

I was going Cats, but now I'm going Oilers for total chaos lmao.

[@iceKOId]

@@duckmylife same here. I’m tired of hearing of the “Perry curse” so I’m going Oilers. Would be awesome for Carrick and Henrique to say they are Stanley Cups champions. I like McDavid too the guy is a beast

[@spilbee]

This our only source eh?..

[@duckmylife]

I'm just giving my thoughts lol

[@Silent_E749]

Are there any other awesome Ducks content creators like this one?

[@duckmylife]

Thank you 🥰 There are a few Ducks podcast channels on KZbin, but I don't think anyone else makes videos!

[@CharlesBlair573]

5:09 +/- is the most important stat as a defenseman, and probably 95% of forwards. It shows how much impact you had to the team, positive or negative. Why did you call it a meaningless stat?

[@duckmylife]

It's because there are many different factors that affect a players +/-, and most of them are out of the player's control. Things like zone starts, linemates, and game situation (score) make a huge difference. There are better stats that remove variables out of a players control.

[@julienbeaudry-tardif7982]

Wow you are absolutely clueless if you think +- is the most important stat…

[@CrazyDuck4u]

Bring back leason... Give ludstrom a 1 year raise.. to prove himself.. With option to extend. rest can go

[@duckmylife]

LaCombe too, and I would be fine with that.

[@calBC3]

I’m hearing Zegras for Lohrei? Could be absolutely bogus

[@duckmylife]

Yea bogus

[@bedardfan98]

trade Z man

[@duckmylife]

No

[@pyqio]

it'd be a dumb decision to trade our only playmaker at his lowest value, especially now that he's getting some defensive skills

[@GlazerKing]

@@duckmylifekid is looking for attention lol

[@matthewkabel6246]

@@pyqiowell not our only playmaker, but best playmaker lol

[@bsu88]

Go Ducks! Use LaCombe as trade.

[@duckmylife]

👀

[@AntoineWilliams7118]

Let’s go hockey!

[@duckmylife]

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[@ronaldmcdonald8764]

What do you think a Rutger McGroarty trade would look like?

[@duckmylife]

Mm for sure the 1st from Edmonton & probably a roster player.

[@ronaldmcdonald8764]

@@duckmylife maybe Edmonton first, Vatrano and Tyson Hinds

[@larrym4813]

Bring back Jackson LaCombe, Pavol Regenda and Leason. I have been waiting for Regenda to get a good look. I have liked him every time he has come up. It is time to part ways with Max Jones. He had flashes last season but that is it. I think I would also bring back Nesterenko. Time to send Gibson packing. We just don't have a spot for him anymore. With his cap hit and contract nobody is going to take him. It is time for Fowler to go so we can complete the rebuild. I am still not getting the Strome signing and what value he brings to the team. Package him with some other dead weight and replace him with someone who provides value. Lets hope Zegras becomes the star he has shown flashes he can be if he is not traded. Pick a captain already.

[@duckmylife]

Lots of decisions to be made!

[@Mr_aviation753]

I agree with the list but I would bring back Isaac he is good and bad he just needs to improve

[@duckmylife]

I don't know how much more he can improve.

[@aapoheikkila5542]

Urho Vaakanainen is a bust and he will never become NHL player.

[@duckmylife]

Seems like he is one now

[@retflo2583]

Thanks for the vid...keep 20

[@duckmylife]

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[@MakeTaxationTheftAgain]

letting Milano, Steel, and Lundy walk and we end up with Jones 😥

[@retflo2583]

let jones go too

[@duckmylife]

Ruff lmao

[@iceKOId]

I’ll always remember Isaac for scoring a own goal on the Gulls 😂

[@iceKOId]

@@retflo2583Max Jones is Nick Ritchie 2.0 😅

[@Twinkieboy333]

Milano was told to have off ice attitude. I’m glad we don’t take that shiet