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Anaheim Ducks: 5 Bold Predictions for 2018-19′ Season

By Chris Bushell

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 15: Ducks mascot Wild Wing celebrates the victory during game 2 of the first round of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks on April 15, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Ducks defeated the Flames 3-2. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 15: Ducks mascot Wild Wing celebrates the victory during game 2 of the first round of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks on April 15, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Ducks defeated the Flames 3-2. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Hot takes start here. I am looking at five bold predictions for the Anaheim Ducks 2018-2019′ season. You heard it here first and I’ll look back at these next June to see where I hit and if I miss.

After what has felt like an eternity the Anaheim Ducks begin their 2018-19′ season next week when training camp opens. This season has many question marks even with the Ducks still remaining Cup contenders. With that, certain Ducks need to step to the forefront and here are five bold predictions for the Ducks coming into the season.

5.) Troy Terry is a Calder Candidate

VANCOUVER, BC – MARCH 27: Anaheim Ducks Right Wing Troy Terry (61) skates up ice during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on March 27, 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 4-1. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC – MARCH 27: Anaheim Ducks Right Wing Troy Terry (61) skates up ice during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on March 27, 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 4-1. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Troy Terry has excelled at every level he has ever played at. World Junior Hero/Gold medalist, Collegiate National Champion, US Olympian, and professional hockey player all at the ripe old age of 21. Terry has been waiting for his chance at hockey’s highest level and he is ready to show he belongs. Speaking with OC Register writer Elliot Teaford last week to open rookie Terry had this to say. “The thing is when you’re a kid you don’t dream of playing junior or college hockey. You do, but when you’re a kid playing in your driveway you’re dreaming of playing in the National Hockey League”. Teaford goes on to say that Terry has worked this season to add bulk to his already 6’1″ 175lb frame. Terry is ready to make the jump and putting him on a kid line or with the Adam Henrique–Ondrej Kase could be huge for the Ducks bottom six.

Terry was taken in the 5th round and he is ready to put the league on notice. In the Ducks Rookie Showcase this past weekend Terry was on a line with Sam Steel and Max Comtois and many noted they were far and away the best line on the ice. While I want a line like this in Anaheim now it may be a couple years away. And yes, it’s playing against other rookies but he has to start somewhere. Terry could be the Ducks next big offensive spark plug and he has all the tools to be an All-Star.

Look for Terry to garner some Calder interest and be a leading scorer for the Ducks this season.

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