It was well thought that the Anaheim Ducks would use this season to usher in the next wave of talent. The defensive shift was virtually completed but the talent up front all looked poised to break through and bring with it a new era of Ducks hockey. However, the Ducks got bogged down with old coaches and styles and turned this season into a pseudo “bridge year”. And as disappointing, irritating and obnoxious as that is it could turn out to be what’s best long term.
The Ducks will most likely get a very high draft pick and it allowed all their forward prospects to get another year in the minors or juniors to earn even more experience.