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Anaheim Ducks Prospect Camp 2018-19 Preview

By Jacob Robles

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 29: Assistant coach Marty Wilford talks to prospects during the Anaheim Ducks' annual development camp at Anaheim ICE in Anaheim on Friday, June 29, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 29: Assistant coach Marty Wilford talks to prospects during the Anaheim Ducks' annual development camp at Anaheim ICE in Anaheim on Friday, June 29, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan/Orange County Register via Getty Images) /
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Sam Steel: Worth all the hype?

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BUFFALO, NY: Sam Steel #23 of Canada during the IIHF World Junior Championship at New Era Field against the United States on December 29, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images) /

Saying Sam Steel has Ducks fans hyped up is an understatement. The 20-year-old Center tore up the WHL, totaling 338 points (123G, 215A) in four seasons with the Regina Pats.

As excited as I am to see “The Man of Steel” play in a Ducks sweater, I’m hoping he gets at least one year with San Diego. I may be in the minority here but I don’t think a year in the AHL would hurt a young up-and-comer like himself. I’d rather him get time to develop and play consistently under Dallas Eakins for a season, rather than sit in the press box like Troy Terry did at the end of this past season.

It’s hard to really say he’s going to make an impact right away if he makes the team out of camp. You never know how a young guy is going to translate his game from junior to the NHL where you’re going up against developed systems. Regardless of that, it’s going to be nice seeing Sam at camp, and we don’t have to worry about him heading back to juniors this season.

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