Anaheim Ducks 10 Things To Watch For During Preseason

May 27, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Patrick Maroon (19) celebrates with teammates Ryan Getzlaf (15) , Corey Perry (10) , Sami Vatanen (45) , Cam Fowler (4) and Sami Vatanen (45) after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period in game six of the Western Conference Final of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

The Power Play

The Ducks let assistant coach Brad Lauer go this offseason as he was the man running the Ducks power play which has struggled to say the least (ranked 28th last season) over the past two seasons. Lauer was replaced by former Ottawa Senators head coach Paul Maclean.

It’ll be interesting to see what a new revamped Ducks power play looks like if Boudreau and the coaching staff choose to use a true first unit at some point during the preseason.

It will also be interesting to see who gets some ice time on the power play. Like the 3-on-3, the power play will be an opportunity for some of the younger prospects to show their skill because as we have seen before, Boudreau is not afraid to mix things up if something is not working.

Last preseason Nic Kerdiles was given a good amount of ice time on the first power play unit with Getzlaf and Perry. Don’t be surprise if he and other guys like Nick Ritchie, Max Friberg, Stefan Noesen, Brandon Montour and Shea Theodore get a chance to play with the man advantage.

Let’s see if Boudreau and Maclean can figure out how to get the Ducks power play rolling once again.

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