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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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ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 14: Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks winds up for a shot in Game Two of the 2018 Western Conference First Round against the San Jose Sharks on April 14, 2018. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

My fantasy draft is next month, any sleepers on the Anaheim Ducks I should consider?

Ed Stein – This one is up my alley. First of all, consider John Gibson a top-five goalie at this point, and draft him accordingly. Next, depending on how many peripheral stats your league has, Josh Manson will get you hits, blocks, PIM and will again score 30 or more points. Finally, my ace in the hole is Ondrej Kase, he could score 50+ points next season.

Kenny Marcial – I believe most of the Ducks regulars are going to produce close to expected. I feel Kase and Eaves will likely present the best values. Eaves can really pay off since he will be a late round flyer. For those who don’t follow Ducks closely, they will be unlikely to draft “The Beard” because he was diagnosed with
Guillain–Barré syndrome. Since that was a misdiagnosis, there is a legitimate chance he produces like a top-six forward.

Jacob Robles – While I don’t expect a crazy big year out of him by any stretch, I would say Patrick Eaves. I’d say it’s a risk because of his history with frequent injuries but he and Getzlaf do some great things together. I think having him 100% to start the year bodes well for us.

Ciara Durant – I am honestly so excited for my fantasy draft this year! I mean, I finished ninth with my team last year so I’m definitely not an expert, but it was my first year. I think you should consider Montour. Especially since he’s projected to have more consistency on the blue line this season (fingers crossed we stay away from all those injuries!)

Chris Bushell – If an extension doesn’t happen this summer Jakob Silfverberg could be a sleeper. He’s playing for what is most likely his last big contract and could have a big year, Montour on the back-end as well.

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