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The Anaheim Ducks should offer these seven free agents, tryout offers

By Ed Stein

CALGARY, AB - JANUARY 17: Matt Stajan #18 of the Calgary Flames celebrates a goal against Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers during an NHL game on January 17, 2017 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images)
CALGARY, AB - JANUARY 17: Matt Stajan #18 of the Calgary Flames celebrates a goal against Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers during an NHL game on January 17, 2017 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX: Antoine Roussel #21 of the Dallas Stars tries to keep the puck away against Marcus Pettersson #65 of the Anaheim Ducks on March 9, 2018. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Holes and Questions

Going into this year’s training camp, the Anaheim Ducks roster is mostly set. That doesn’t mean some holes can’t be filled. For example, last season Anaheim was tied for 18th in goals scored with 231. The total was good for last among all teams that made the playoffs. More goals this season is a must.

Additionally, there are a few question marks on the roster. Signs point to Ryan Kesler and Patrick Eaves returning to the Ducks lineup this year after overcoming some debilitating circumstances. That isn’t set in stone. If they do come back, what condition will they be in? There is nothing wrong with a backup plan

Here are seven players the Ducks should consider giving a PTO contract to:

Defensemen

This is the one area the Ducks should leave be for now. As it stands now Anaheim is 10 to 11 players deep on the back end. At three rookies, Marcus Pettersson, Jacob Larsson, and Andy Welinski are competing for one roster as it is.

The offseason signings of Luke Schenn and Andrej Sustr virtually closed the door on anyone making the team on a PTO. Even an established veteran, Korbinian Holzer, who has spent parts of the last three seasons with the Ducks, is a long shot to make the team out of training camp.

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