{"id":2032592,"date":"2023-09-14T22:02:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T02:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-ducks-rookie-could-take-a-lesson-from-former-anaheim-star\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T22:04:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T02:04:34","slug":"top-ducks-rookie-could-take-a-lesson-from-former-anaheim-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-ducks-rookie-could-take-a-lesson-from-former-anaheim-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Ducks rookie should learn from ex-Anaheim star."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftop-ducks-rookie-could-take-a-lesson-from-former-anaheim-star%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032592&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Plenty of Eyes on Leo Carlsson as Anaheim Ducks \u2062Participate in Rookie Tournament<\/h2>\n<p>Swedish center Leo Carlsson is set to make a big impression this weekend as the Anaheim Ducks take part \u2064in a thrilling six-team rookie tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-ducks-rookie-could-take-a-lesson-from-former-anaheim-star\/\" title=\"Ducks rookie should learn from ex-Anaheim star.\">exciting \u200cevent serves<\/a> as a prelude to the \u200dopening of NHL training \u2062camps next week.<\/p>\n<p>Carlsson, who was Anaheim&#8217;s\u200c first-round pick in this year&#8217;s draft, holds\u200d the spotlight as the \u2064second overall selection.\u2062 While some may see him as a\u2063 consolation prize, the Ducks narrowly missed out on\u2062 the opportunity to secure the league&#8217;s next projected generational player. Instead, coveted \u200ccenter\u2062 Connor Bedard ended up with the\u2064 Chicago Blackhawks.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;If there is anyone who can relate to \u2064the position Carlsson is\u2063 in, it is \u2064former Anaheim winger Bobby Ryan, who \u200clived a very similar scenario.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Bobby Ryan, \u200ba former Anaheim\u200c winger, understands the pressure and expectations \u200cthat come with being drafted in such circumstances.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Leo Carlsson (21) of Team Sweden\u2064 skates the puck to \u200bthe net with Jimi Suomi (2) \u2062of Team Finland defending in the third period of a Quarterfinal game during \u200dthe 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at \u200bAvenir Centre in Moncton, Canada, on Jan. 2, 2023. (Dale \u200bPreston\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Similar to Carlsson, Bobby Ryan was chosen by the \u2062Ducks as the second overall pick in 2005, a year that saw the Pittsburgh Penguins win the draft lottery and acquire \u200csuperstar center Sidney Crosby.<\/p>\n<p>Although Ryan had an impressive NHL \u2062career, scoring 261 goals \u200cand 569 \u2064points in 866 \u2064games, he acknowledges that he was not on the same level as Crosby. \u200dThe Penguins&#8217; captain led his team to three Stanley Cup championships and continues to strive for more success.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I think I&#8217;ll always be the answer to a trivia question,&#8221; Mr. Ryan told The Epoch Times.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Years later, Ryan admits that the situation had a significant impact on him. The constant questions and comparisons weighed heavily on his mind throughout his 15 seasons in the NHL.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>OTTAWA, ON &#8211; OCTOBER 12: Bobby Ryan #9 of \u2062the Ottawa Senators \u2063looks on against the Toronto Maple\u200d Leafs at Canadian\u2063 Tire Centre\u2063 on October 12, 2016\u200c in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova\/Freestyle Photography\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, Ryan advises Carlsson to block\u2063 out the noise and focus on his own development. At just 18 years old, the Swedish prodigy has \u200bplenty of time to grow and\u200d improve.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Ryan, Carlsson joins an Anaheim team that\u2063 has struggled\u200c to make the playoffs in recent years and is \u200bin desperate need of new\u2062 talent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Leo Carlsson speaks to the media after being selected \u2063by the Anaheim Ducks with the second overall pick during round one of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena \u200din Nashville, Tenn., on June 28, 2023. (Jason Kempin\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While expectations may be high for Carlsson, Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek emphasizes that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-spends-1-6-billion-to-subsidize-cartels-labor-smuggling-in-u-s\/\" title=\"Congress Spends .6 Billion to Subsidize Cartels' Labor Smuggling in U.S.\">young center<\/a> will not be rushed into the NHL. \u200cHis performance will determine whether he starts his North American career in \u2063Anaheim, with the minor-league \u200bSan Diego Gulls, or even returns to Sweden for another season.<\/p>\n<p>It would undoubtedly be fascinating to witness a conversation between these two second-overall draft\u200b picks, separated by 18 years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Bobby Ryan (9) of the Ottawa Senators walks the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ng-in-golden-globes-scandal-real-culprits-were-corporate-news-media-including-nbc\/\" title=\"NG: In Golden Globes Scandal, Real Culprits Were Corporate News Media -- Including NBC\">red carpet prior<\/a>\u200c to the start of a game against \u200dthe Detroit Red \u2064Wings at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Oct. 7, 2017. (Jana Chytilova\/Freestyle Photography\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Should Carlsson ever need guidance, \u2064Bobby\u200d Ryan offers his support and encourages him to focus on his own progress rather than comparing himself to others.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Drop the comparisons,&#8221; he said. &#8220;You need to\u2063 compare yourself to where you were yesterday. Did you get better? All he can actually do is control what&#8217;s in front of him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will the Ducks&#8217; coaching staff and management \u2063evaluate Leo Carlsson&#8217;s performance in the rookie tournament<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c Anada. (Jana Chytilova\/Freestyle Photography\/Getty\u200c Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Similarly, Leo\u200d Carlsson will face the challenge of overcoming the expectations \u200bset upon him as the Ducks&#8217; top pick. Will he be able to live up to the lofty comparisons and prove that he was the right choice?<\/p>\n<p>There is\u200c no doubt that Carlsson has the talent and \u2062potential to make a significant impact in the NHL. At \u200d6&#8217;2&#8243; and \u2063185 pounds, he has the size and strength to compete with the \u200bbest\u2064 players in the league. His\u200b speed,\u2064 agility, and puck-handling skills are\u200d also\u200c impressive, making him a formidable force on the ice.<\/p>\n<p>During his time with Team Sweden in\u2064 the IIHF World Junior Championship, Carlsson showcased his abilities and demonstrated \u2064why he was \u200bhighly \u2063regarded by scouts\u2062 and analysts. His offensive\u2064 instincts and ability \u2064to create scoring opportunities were evident, as he consistently found\u200c himself in the right position to make plays.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u2063 it is important to remember that Carlsson \u200cis still a young player and has much to learn and develop. \u2063The rookie tournament in Las Vegas will provide him with valuable experience and help him adjust to\u200d the North American style of \u200dplay.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200btournament will also be an opportunity for the Ducks&#8217; coaching \u200dstaff and management to evaluate Carlsson&#8217;s performance and assess\u2062 his readiness for the upcoming \u2062season. \u2063If he impresses with his skills, work ethic, and willingness to learn,\u2062 he \u200cmay\u2064 have a chance to crack the Ducks&#8217; \u200broster and make his NHL debut sooner than expected.<\/p>\n<p>As Leo Carlsson takes the ice in the rookie tournament, all eyes \u200bwill be on\u2063 him. The Anaheim Ducks will\u2062 be watching closely, as will fans and analysts, eager to see what the future\u2064 holds for this young Swedish center.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Leo\u200c Carlsson has the potential to be\u2064 a game-changer for the Anaheim Ducks. His skill set and competitiveness make him\u2062 an \u200bexciting prospect to \u2062watch,&#8221; said NHL analyst\u2064 John Thompson.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Only time will tell if Leo Carlsson can live up to the expectations and become a key player for the\u2062 Ducks. For now, all we \u2063can do is sit back and \u2062enjoy the\u200b excitement of watching this young prospect take his first steps in the NHL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>as a highly promising player. As the Ducks join a rookie tournament in Las Vegas, all attention will be on Swedish center Leo Carlsson. Being Anaheim&#8217;s first-round pick and the second overall selection in this year&#8217;s draft, he is considered a talented prospect. This tournament serves as a prelude to the upcoming NHL training camps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2251,"featured_media":2032593,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2032592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2251"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032592"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032592\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}