Pucks of a Feather
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Our Anaheim Ducks monthly mailbag, July 2018: Jerseys, Sleepers, and more

By Ed Stein

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 13: Anaheim Ducks Right Wing Patrick Eaves (18) celebrates after assisting on scoring the Ducks third goal of the game in the second period during game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks on April 13, 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 13: Anaheim Ducks Right Wing Patrick Eaves (18) celebrates after assisting on scoring the Ducks third goal of the game in the second period during game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks on April 13, 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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DETROIT, MI: Detroit Red Wings goalie Jared Coreau (31) blocks a shot during a regular season NHL hockey game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings on April 5, 2018. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

If John Gibson, and/or Ryan Miller go down, and Jared Coreau or Kevin Boyle the answer?

Ciara Durant – The likelihood that both Gibson and Miller go down at the same time is slim. I mean, Reto Berra only played five games last season. Nevertheless, I have learned that anything is possible, especially with the Ducks luck. I think Boyle or Coreau could be used as a backup, for a game or two, if necessary. However, I don’t really see either of them having too much activity on the roster this season. I think they are more like GMBM’s collateral to keep in his back pocket as a “just in case.”

Ed Stein – Depends on how long one or both of them are out. If one of them is a long-term injured reserve candidate, expect the Ducks to bring in someone like Kari Lehtonen to fill the gap.

Jacob Robles – I don’t think so to be honest. Coreau has some NHL experience but not enough that really sells me on him being able to take over. Same goes for Boyle. But who knows, we were unsure when Grant had to take over for Getzlaf and he did a fantastic job.

Chris Bushell – Like any team, if you lose your starter and back up it’ll be tough. No Boyle and or Coreau aren’t the answer and the Ducks wouldn’t be able to do much with either of them long term.

Kenny Marcial – Coreau and Boyle would only be relied on to give the starter a breather, so I don’t think either will be a hindrance in that role. We are already in a superior situation in net than most in the league. I am not going to worry about who is our 3rd goalie is. That’s a problem we can remedy during the season if it proves to be an issue.

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