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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
6 games into season and there is some unrest about our 18 million player. I don’t know. I think he’s alright. I didn’t expect him to become McDavid. Do we want more from Carlsson? Absolutely. He needs to take another step and truly dominate. It’s not happening so far.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Anaheim could really use the player like McTavish now
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
#FlyTogether got outplayed by CGY and lost which is not that surprising given the roster. I don’t know I just don’t see how these lines should work.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
@afpanalytics.bsky.social dropped new contract projections. McCann sits at 4x7.6. Bargain if you ask me. This would be a perfect addition to #FlyTogether top six. My number one target at the trade deadline.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Honestly as for me I’d put Klepov next to Carlsson and Sennecke. Then Killorn with Granlund and Colangelo and Nesterenko with McQueen and Greer. Vatrano is useless anyway.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Looks like Klepov plan is failing. They won’t play him even with 2 regulars missing. Send him to OHL already. Let him play. This AHL conditioning shit never worked anyway.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
The only question is why not yesterday.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Interesting what Ducks plan to do with Warren when Moore is back. I think they will send him down. He still has things to polish in the AHL. For me he gonna replace Helleson next season. Moore and Luneau are more versatile. This can actually be a good right side defense unit.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I’d swap Helleson and Luneau. Not sure what to say about these forward lines. Even if Gauthier is good to go who’s centering that 3rd line? Nesterenko?
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I really wonder what is the plan in case Gauthier injury is serious. Klepov is not ready. Killorn and Greer are not really working in top 6. Nesterenko and Colangelo neither. Gonna be hard times. I’d maybe try Klepov-Carlsson-Sennecke and Granlund-Killorn with Nesterenko/Colangelo.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Already weak forward corps getting weaker. I guess McQueen can adequately replace Poehling. But if Gauthier gonna miss time we are in big trouble.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Also it would be great to get more from Gauthier at 5 on 5. As well as from Carlsson too. Nothing wrong with dangerous PP but even strength play is tough for now. However Ducks played quite strong opponents so far. Maybe this is why.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Quite honestly I’m really disappointed with Greer. It’s not that he is bad, he’s good enough for a 4th liner. The problem is that he is paid a lot more than that. It was a weird contract since day 1. And it is not working thus far.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I know both Nesterenko and Colangelo scored but I’m very skeptical about their NHL future.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Sennecke looked like Ducks best player by far. At this rate you gonna have to pay him 18 mil as well.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Of course 4th line exploded today
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Tired: Trustan Luneau breakout season Wired: Noah Warren breakout season!!!
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Ducks in dire need of a capable top 6 forward. Even after Terry returns. He doesn't have to be a star. Just a capable complimentary guy.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Way too early look into the advanced analytics and so far it’s pretty much matching the eye test. Ducks 4th line is not working at all. 3rd line is actually okay but in fact it’s one more 4th line. Only surprise is Hinds-Warren having good metrics.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Levi stole the game for Oilers but lack of quality looks at 5 on 5 is a concern. LaCombe had a pretty bad game. Another slow season start for him.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Full scale panic in PHI. I guess their writers still think it’s Michkov fault lol.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I guess it’s time for Klepov to learn bottom six habits. Still right choice though. Let him play.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Among other observations: - Dostal looks sharp - Not clear why Greer is paid 4 million now - Hinds seems to be settling - Warren is good defensively but really needs to improve puck handling - Mitchell is a disaster - Colangelo was better than Vatrano but we need better. Let's see Klepov.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#FlyTogether might finally have the good PP. I know it's early but it was deadly against FLA
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
As game goes on Hinds and Warren both look much better. Encouraging signs.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ridiculous puck movement and especially Sennecke pass and Gauthier shot all in one motion
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Half of our defense is absolutely unplayable unfortunately.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
While we all waiting the home opener to start a quick prospect report. San Diego doing good. A mild surprise is Cruz Lucius sitting in the press box. He looked good in rookie camp. Rough college season start for everybody except Schock. Nordmark started slow in the OHL.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
LOL. Konnor Smith cannot crack the San Diego lineup featuring Solberg as the only legit D prospect. Undrafted college guys without NHL contract playing over him. And it is a right choice. Dude is that bad.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Eyssimont used to be a quality 4th liner. Maybe not anymore.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I’d happily swap Mintyukov for Edvinsson but I think he will be too expensive. Ducks just can’t afford to pay him 11 mil given their current cap structure.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
LOL Detroit. What are you doing? Just pay the man.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Colangelo in place of Vatrano in practice. Like it. Klepov still in pressbox. Probably fair but was there any player who actually benefited from this kind of scheme? Send him to junior, let him play. No changes in defense. I don't know. Is Jensen that bad?
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
As for the defense Warren and Mitchell looked acceptable but that’s about it. We need Moore and Helleson back asap. It should stabilize the blue line. Hinds also looked bad. This is concerning.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
That was classic ANA game as @hockeyviz.com says “we may win but I may die”. Ducks got bounces today and won but as expected struggled mightily against strong Vegas team. Honestly I thought it would be even worse. Now we to sit Vatrano, play Klepov with Carlsson and Greer with Poehling.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On the other hand it’s make or break for Warren now. Unless he proves now that he can play in the NHL he’s likely never will. He’s the same draft as Mintyukov and Luneau. It’s time to play.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Still puzzling to me why Ducks didn’t claim anyone on waivers if Jensen is that bad so you play Mitchell and Warren over him. In that case you could just waive Jensen himself when Helleson and Moore recover
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
To San Diego News. So they have 16 forwards and absolutely terrible defense. Curious what is the plan? Pitre and Elliot to Tulsa?
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Klepov in the pressbox is probably correct decision. He is not ready. And probably won’t be this season. Still think it was a mistake canceling NCAA season. However if Vatrano doesn’t put it together he will get a chance.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Interesting that Mitchell is playing over Jensen. Even on his off side. Jensen looked rough in the preseason but Mitchell? Even Warren playing over Jensen. Something to monitor.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
So with Luneau new contract Ducks now have 14 million in cap space for the next season. They need a backup, maybe extension for Killorn and Helleson. Overall it seems like they should have money for one decent UFA forward. Like Jared Mccann 😀
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Chances are high that in Dec/Jan he is ANA PP1 quarterback and agent will halt the talks because value only gonna be growing.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
He is better than Mintyukov and Nemec already. I think by the end of the season the extension could have looked like 10+ million.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
And the extension is done! I love it. I am a huge Luneau believer. I have no doubts he will be a top 4 NHL defenseman. Chances are extremely high that this contract will have an excellent value. Kudos to Verbeek for that one.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Greer on top line lol. I called it right when Carlsson signed the offer sheet. Mitchell on his off side with Mintyukov. That’s bad. Lastly not sure if Klepov can benefit from sitting in the pressbox.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Also Helleson goes on IR. So D pairs will probably be something like this? LaCombe-Luneau Mintyukov-Jensen Hinds-Warren God help us and Dostal in Vegas 😅
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Jansen Harkins centering Guentzel and Hagel 👀
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
At least AI thinks they can call Luneau back because restrictions don't apply until the season starts. Also with this swap of these exact 2 players Ducks maximize their LTIR recapture
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
so people say under the new CBA Luneau has to play a game before they can call him up. I don't know if this is true before the season starts but if it is then I'm lost.
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Random Hockey Thoughts @therkt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
also Luneau sent down. Makes no sense. I guess paper transactions to optimize the cap?
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