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Anaheim Ducks: It’s Time to Use the Kids for a “Duckling Line”

By Chris Bushell

ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Kevin Roy #63 of the Anaheim Ducks skates during the second period of the game against the Florida Panthers at Honda Center on November 19, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Kevin Roy #63 of the Anaheim Ducks skates during the second period of the game against the Florida Panthers at Honda Center on November 19, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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VANCOUVER, BC: Anaheim Ducks Right Wing Troy Terry (61) skates up ice during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks on March 27, 2018. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Foreshadowing?

I have been asking for a Roy-Terry-Steel line all off-season. Maybe just maybe Bob Murray reads Pucks of a Feather (or at least he should). At the Ducks Beach party, last weekend Murray answered some questions from the fans. According to @DaisyBeach23 on Twitter, Murray stated:

Steel, Terry, and Roy are all close and Murray is looking to make sure they all have a place. Now just to put them on the same line. This line all brings different things to the table but have the elements that all blend perfectly together.

Kevin Roy got his feet wet with the Ducks last season going 6-1-7 in 25 games. He was single-handedly being responsible for a win in St. Louis. Roy is fast, shifty with the puck, can stick handle in tight spaces, isn’t afraid to go in the corners and shoots from everywhere.

So far, he has played two years in the AHL with the Gulls. In 112 games played, the 5’9″ wing piled up 83 points. Roy has proved that he can put up points at the AHL level and showed he has the skills in the NHL as well. He is undersized but his speed makes up for it and a good pivot may be able to help create some space for him.

6’2,” 175lb. Troy Terry has achieved outside of the NHL. He is a Collegiate National Champion, two time World Junior Gold Medalist, and represented the USA in 2018 Winter Olympics. Terry played a total of 115 games for the University of Denver Pioneers. Not only was he an exact point per game player he was also a +56.

His numbers reflect a top center who plays a full 200-foot game. He puts points on the score sheet without ditching his defensive responsibilities. Terry signed this past April but played in only two NHL games.

An interview following the Ducks prospect camp this summer showed Terry has one big target on his mind. When asked how to take the next step, Terry said his goal is to show the organization he’s ready for the jump and to be an impact player. If they roll him on this line he will be.

Last but certainly not least is a name on many Ducks fan’s minds, Sam Steel. The former first-round pick looks poised to rock the new Mighty Ducks throwback come October 8th. Steel has proved everything possible in Canadian juniors by posting 338 points in 253 games with the Regina Pats.

He also captained the team, was named MVP of the Memorial Cup Tournament and has a World Junior Championship Gold Medal. Steel is a dynamic skater, with a shot as lethal as his outstanding passing ability.

The Alberta native is hard on pucks and has unbelievable hands. He forces the game to be played at a break-neck pace and causes havoc with his stride. He could be the Ducks biggest internal option to crank the speedometer up and the rest of his line will follow suit.

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