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Anaheim Ducks: Three Forwards That Must Step Up in 2019-20

By Chris Bushell

GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 05: Troy Terry #61 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates with teammates Rickard Rakell #67 and Jakob Silfverberg #33 after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at Gila River Arena on March 5, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 05: Troy Terry #61 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates with teammates Rickard Rakell #67 and Jakob Silfverberg #33 after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at Gila River Arena on March 5, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – FEBRUARY 27: Troy Terry #61 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates with the bench after scoring a third-period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the game at Honda Center on February 27, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – FEBRUARY 27: Troy Terry #61 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates with the bench after scoring a third-period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the game at Honda Center on February 27, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

3. Troy Terry, Max Jones, or Max Comtois

Yes, you can call this one a cop-out, but it doesn’t make it any less true. All three of these “Ducklings” look poised to make next season their official coming out party. Max Comtois was a revelation when he started the season in Anaheim and all he has done since being sent back to Canadian juniors is light up the score-sheet.

Max Jones and Troy Terry actually made GM Bob Murray look smart by sending them down to the AHL for most of the year. There, they found their games, and in Jones’ case, returned from injury, and are now making an impact and gaining valuable confidence to bring into next season. The three have been highly touted in the Ducks system and next season is the time to prove why.

With the uncertainty of Ryan Kesler, potentially some moves to shake team chemistry, and a new coach and scheme coming to Anaheim there is no time better than now. Throw in the fact there are many signs pointing to the Ducks new coach being the San Diego Gulls coach, Dallas Eakins, and these three could be ready to put the league on notice. Terry and Jones flourished in Eakins system and Comtois plays a similar style with an added nose for the net.

Whether they all play on the same line or are spread through the line-up they have the skill, speed, and offensive tools to all be major contributors for the Anaheim Ducks next season. Quite frankly, they need them too.

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