Leo Carlsson

When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.

Blackhawks Shut Out 4-0 by Anaheim Ducks | 3/21/2024

After a couple great wins between tough losses recently, the Blackhawks took another unfortunate loss when they took a trip to play against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, March 21st at the Honda Center. Chicago lost 6-2 against the Los Angeles Kings prior to this game, on Tuesday. They were shut out 4-0 by the […]

The Ducks Are in a Prime Position to Add This Summer

General manager Pat Verbeek told Ducks season ticket holders on Saturday at the Ducks Migration event that the Ducks plan to add a top-six right-shot winger this summer. With another season of being sellers at the trade deadline, the Ducks have put themselves in a good position to seriously add to their roster this summer. […]

Should the Anaheim Ducks Sign Steven Stamkos Over the Offseason?

Five hundred thirty-nine goals, 572 assists, seven-time NHL All-Star appearances, two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner, and two-time Stanley Cup champion—that’s the resume of pending unrestricted free agent Steven Stamkos. The Lightning’s leading point and goal scorer in franchise history is set to become a free agent over the offseason, but it leaves me wondering why […]

Devils Take a Tough 4-3 Loss vs. Anaheim Ducks, Lukas Dostal Made 52 Saves | 3/1/2024

The Devils took a tough 4-3 loss when they played against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, March 1st at the Honda Center. Jack Hughes had the chance to tie it 4-4 on a penalty shot with 2.1 seconds remaining, but Lukas Dostal denied Hughes. However, it wasn’t that they didn’t put the effort in, the […]

Where the Ducks’ Pending UFAs Stand

With the NHL trade deadline just a few weeks away and the Ducks yet again sitting towards the bottom of the standings, it is time to take a look at their pending unrestricted free agents to see if they will be moved at the deadline for assets. Adam Henrique Henrique is in his 14th NHL […]

Jakob Silfverberg’s Bounce-Back Season

The point total may not show it, but 33-year-old Jakob Silfverberg is having his best season since before the pandemic through his elite defending and with the help of better linemates. The last three seasons have been tough for Silfverberg. Silfverberg had surgery in April of 2021 to fix a torn labrum in his hip […]

Ducks Injuries And Penalties Holding Back Their Potential

Coming off the franchise’s worst season last year, the Ducks were supposed to take a step in the right direction this season with new head coach Greg Cronin and a roster that sports 12 players under 25. However, injuries to key young players and unnecessary penalties have put a halt to their progress. Although the […]

Anaheim Ducks on the Mend: Injuries Easing Up as the Team Regains Full Strength

Throughout the season, the Anaheim Ducks have grappled with a persistent wave of injuries, particularly affecting key players within their top 6 lineup. The current silver lining suggests that the team is now approaching its peak in terms of overall health. Notably, the setback caused by Leo Carlsson’s sprained MCL stands out as the most […]

Anaheim Ducks Current Woes: Growing Pains or Cause for Concern?

The 2023-24 season has been a rollercoaster of a start for the Anaheim Ducks. The start of the season saw them drop four of their first five games and follow it up by winning their next six in a row. As of today, they’ve dropped 13 of their last 14 and haven’t won a game […]