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2018-19 Anaheim Ducks: Projecting the impact of Sam Steel

By Kennyth M

BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 4: Sam Steel #23 of Canada during the IIHF World Junior Championship against Czech Republic at KeyBank Center on January 4, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. Canada beat the Czech Republic 7-2. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 4: Sam Steel #23 of Canada during the IIHF World Junior Championship against Czech Republic at KeyBank Center on January 4, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. Canada beat the Czech Republic 7-2. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NY: Sam Steel puts on his jersey after being selected 30th overall by the Anaheim Ducks during the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images) /

The Anaheim Ducks selected Sam Steel in the 2016 Entry Draft’s first-round. His fantastic set of skills is something Ducks fans hope to see, in Anaheim, sooner rather than later.

Sam Steel was selected 30th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2016 Entry Draft. The Androssan, Alberta native has been a dominant force, ever since. Despite injuries limiting him to 66 games during the 2016-17 season, he amassed 131 points (50g, 81a) in route to the WHL in scoring title.

His postseason performance was equally impressive. In spite of injuries ravaging his Regina Pats forward depth, Steel scored 30 points in 23 games. His point total would have been much higher if he had a capable supporting cast. Routinely, Steel would create opportunities for tap-in goals, but his new linemates couldn’t finish. Despite his super-human effort, the Pats lost in the WHL Playoffs.

At this past weekends prospects scrimmage, Steel gave the team and their fans a preview of what they’re in store for once he reaches the NHL full time. His tantalizing skill set was on full display. He left all in attendance excited for more.

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