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Anaheim Ducks Round Table: 5 Bold Predictions for 2019

By Ciara Durant

ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 04: Anaheim Ducks center Carter Rowney (24) with teammate3s after Rowney scored a goal during the second period of a game against the Vegas Golden Nights played on January 4, 2019 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 04: Anaheim Ducks center Carter Rowney (24) with teammate3s after Rowney scored a goal during the second period of a game against the Vegas Golden Nights played on January 4, 2019 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – OCTOBER 8: Troy Terry #61 of the Anaheim Ducks skates with the puck during the game against the Detroit Red Wings on October 8, 2018, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – OCTOBER 8: Troy Terry #61 of the Anaheim Ducks skates with the puck during the game against the Detroit Red Wings on October 8, 2018, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

The Anaheim Ducks have officially entered the second half of the 2018-19 season. The staff at Pucks of a Feather brings you five bold predictions for 2019.

With 42 games in their rearview mirror, the Anaheim Ducks still have a lot of hockey left to play in 2019. However, with half a season already under their belts, we have had plenty of time to analyze them and learn their behavior.

The hopes that the Ducks have a better second half is high, they always seem to pull through near the end. Taking what we know about the team already this season, the staff at Pucks of a Feather presents five bold predictions for 2019.

TJ Watson — The Anaheim Ducks Miss the Playoffs

Too many injuries in addition to the inconsistency as far as playing 60 minutes of hockey could mean that the Anaheim Ducks miss the playoffs for the first time in six seasons. We’re struggling to beat the best teams in the West and as long as we stand pat, they won’t be able to make the playoffs.

The only way they make it back is if GMBM makes a huge high stakes move, and I don’t see that happening. The West is tough and with only 1 point separating the Ducks from the Vancouver Canucks, with others not too far behind, they’re holding onto the second place Wild Card Spot for dear life.

Chris Bushell — Troy Terry will Return to Form Upon His Call-Up

To start the season, Troy Terry did little to impress. He looked timid, out of place, and slow. He was put in a position he shouldn’t have had to be in with injuries to key players and he wasn’t ready for that responsibility.

Since being sent down to San Diego, he has rebounded, finding his game in both ends of the rink. He has also become a leading point getter for the Gulls. His confidence level is sky high and he’s looking like the player we all knew he could be. He’s been doing so well, he was selected to represent the Gulls as the AHL All-Star game.

The Ducks need scoring help badly and if they want to stay in the hunt for the playoffs, they need to get it now. Hopefully, Terry will be called up soon and will be a catalyst for this team in the second half and into the playoffs.

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