Anaheim Ducks: Raise, Call Fold – The future of Corey Perry
By Ed Stein
2. Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry should play together on the first line.
Kenny Marcial – Fold. Murray wants to play a faster game, so the RPG line will have to end. The league is trending towards combining players lacking speed with faster linemates. Winnipeg did it with Paul Stastny and the results were fantastic. It’s why I see the Ducks placing Perry on a line with Kase and Henrique. Eaves return ensures Perry will no longer be on Getzlaf’s wing.
Greg Johnson – Call. If Eaves can revive his chemistry with Getzlaf, there is no need to keep CP10 on the first line. He (Perry) slots in well with Henrique as well.
Ciara Durant – Call. I’m going to say this is conditional based on Perry’s performance. If he starts the season on a good note, I could see him being on the same line as Getzlaf and Rakell. However, I honestly believe that Perry’s talents could be utilized better on a different line. Getzlaf and Rakell always have great chemistry and energy out on the ice.
With Perry, it’s not always a guarantee. I think if you stick him on a line with some younger guys he might be able to push himself a little more to keep up and get faster and his experience could benefit them as well. Plus there could always be a little more cohesion within the team. With all that being said, I’ll leave that up to the coaching staff.
Jake Robles – Call. Personally, I’d put him down lower in the lineup on the third line but if they can re-spark some chemistry for more than a game or so, I’d be ok with them being together.
Ed Stein – Fold. If Patrick Eaves is back to the Patrick Eaves that came to the Ducks in 2017, Carlyle should let him play with Getzlaf. Perry then goes to the second line with Adam Henrique and Ondrej Kase, who moves to the left side.
Chris Bushell – Call. This one needs to be a “feel” based on how the two look and the rest of the team as this season gets rolling. I’m not opposed to it but there are other players capable if they can’t play together.