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Revisiting My 2018-19 Anaheim Ducks Bold Predictions

By Chris Bushell

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 26: Sam Steel #34 of the Anaheim Ducks is congratulated by teammates after scoring during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena March 26, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Anaheim won 5-4. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 26: Sam Steel #34 of the Anaheim Ducks is congratulated by teammates after scoring during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena March 26, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Anaheim won 5-4. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – MARCH 22: Corey Perry #10 of the Anaheim Ducks skates during the game against the San Jose Sharks on March 22, 2019, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – MARCH 22: Corey Perry #10 of the Anaheim Ducks skates during the game against the San Jose Sharks on March 22, 2019, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

3. Corey Perry Will Be Back

This prediction is dependent on what you consider “back” to mean. At the time of writing the bold predictions in September, Perry hadn’t re-injured his MCL requiring surgery and him not suiting up until February 2nd. In my original post, I stated that it wasn’t unheard of to expect a 50 point and 30 goal season from Corey Perry.

I cited the noise surrounding him from the front office, fans, and media would be his fuel and we would see an almost return to form for #10. That ultimately didn’t happen as Perry has played almost 30 games and is good for a 6-4-10 line. Expand that over a full season and Perry is looking at a season of under 30 points. No way to sugar coat this one, but I missed it. Call it wishful thinking, call it betting with my heart, call it whatever you want, it just didn’t happen.

I am dug in on this one. I still think Perry can be a vital member of this team and have a somewhat return to form. Will he be a top line wing capable of potting 50 goals? No, absolutely not. Those days are unfortunately past Perry. However, with the right roster and putting Perry on a 3rd line where he is going against lower quality competition he can be a huge component of the team.

He can post 30 point seasons and score big goals in big spots. He makes the team deeper and more dangerous and with the window closing, he should be motivated to get back to a Cup before the sun sets on an incredible career.

Verdict: 1/10 Despite the injury, this wasn’t happening, complete whiff.

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