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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 – MARCH 6: Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the St. Louis Blues on March 6, 2019, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – MARCH 6: Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the St. Louis Blues on March 6, 2019, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

2. Jakob Silfverberg

Before the riots start, I understand what Jakob Silfverberg has done this season. He has posted 22-12-34 in his 65 games this season, he just signed a 5-year extension, and he has probably been the Ducks best and most consistent player wire to wire. However, right, wrong, or indifferent, I need more.

The Ducks gave Silf the extension because of his play this season, but also because they want him as part of the equation going forward. That’s evident as the extension came down towards the end of the season when. If Murray was on the fence, he could have waited until the summer. Nevertheless, he needs to do more, he needs to prove to Ducks management they made the right choice and be one of the players that guides the young players coming up.

Silfverberg is part of an interesting group. He isn’t young enough to be in the Terry and Jones crew and he isn’t old enough to be in the Getzlaf and Perry group. But, he is in the group that needs to provide a huge offensive uptick and allow the kids to flourish around him. Silfverberg has shown time and time again what he is capable of when he isn’t asked to be one of the top players on a team.

He has always been a nice complement with 40 point seasons. He now needs to be pushing 50 points and perhaps even 60 point seasons. He has the skills to do it, no doubt, and just needs the opportunity. As much as he showed great chemistry with the likes of Ryan Kesler and Andrew Cogliano his job on that line was defense first.

Now, the Ducks are paying him and will put him in a position where scoring will be his first priority. He needs to show that was money well spent.

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