Observations from the Anaheim Ducks Development Camp Scrimmage
By Kennyth M
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Missing in action – Both Max Jones and Josh Mahura missed the scrimmage. Several fans spotted Jones leaving the rink in what appeared to be a cast.
Saw him walk down the stairs to the rink. His left arm was in a cast underneath his jacket.
— gav (@huntgavin27) July 1, 2018
Mahura didn’t participate in the scrimmage either, but the reason for his exclusion was unknown.
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Pace of Play – It was only a developmental camp and Randy Carlyle wasn’t coaching, but the transition game was much faster. Both teams got the puck out of the zone quick, which is something Carlyle was harping on last season. It’s a promising start, so let’s hope it continues in the Anaheim Ducks camp this fall.
Quality – Of course some “rookie mistakes” were made. That’s what you get from young players. Overall, the Ducks prospects put on a good show. All of the first-round picks that played, showed the skills that made them top draft selections, to begin with.
Good turn out – Anaheim Ice was packed for the game. It was nice to see how many diehard fans are out there. I showed up a little late and the only space left was in the front row. My kids also enjoyed seeing Wild Wing making his appearance, even if my daughter was deathly afraid of being next to him.
The next official gathering for many of these players will be in early September. It’s when the Ducks hold their pre-training prospect camp. At the end of camp, the prospects play in either a rookie tournament or scrimmage against another team.