Fetch Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I really admire & like to watch him play He is better than most scouts must know - He deserves to be drafted & I'd say he could play pro hockey - even could be a STAR in the NHL someday Sure playing with Oshie & Toews makes him look good - But I think he would do pretty good on any line A team full of Duncans & Binas would kick Butt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxTupa Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I think he will follow Jason Blake's lead, and become an undrafted free agent. He'll sign and be a good scorer for some team. Just look at... Martin St. Louis Steve Nash Little guys who play really really BIG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 he may play in the NHL someday if someone gives him a chance but a star is way far fetched in my eyes. dont forget jeff panzer...got screwed out a hobey, put up points duncan wont even reach and still cant get a fair crack in the NHL or AHL really. he is good enough and you would think the new style NHL would fit hi and a player like duncan but for some reason very little undrafted smaller player get a shot. fair? hell no. its to bad really. i think he will get signed to the AHL then from there who knows. he will be a joy to watch 4 years and is unbleievable to watch on the same line as oshie and toews. all 3 of these guys complinmet eachother so nicely.....lines like this do not come around often i say screw size but thats just me and its not how it works in the NHL, if you can play you can play, bottom line!! WOW, just looked and opanzer had 65 points 99-00 and 81 points 00-01 and led a team to a 2nd straight final, damn he was robbed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopski Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I think he will follow Jason Blake's lead, and become an undrafted free agent. He'll sign and be a good scorer for some team. Just look at... Martin St. Louis Steve Nash Little guys who play really really BIG duncan has one of the best wrist shots ive seen in years and is a very skilled forward. with that said...i dont think its really fair to compare him with st louis. dont get me wrong, duncan is darn good, but he doesnt have the speed st louis does, nor the size. ive actually met st louis from my cousins wife. she has a brother that is a scout for tampa bay. im just not sure right now you can compare duncans size to st louis'. duncan is much smaller not only in height but build. if he can put on some muscle in the next few years and possibly grow an inch or two theres no doubt hell be playing in the nhl. but with the way his body is right now, i just dont see him going up against some of the huge defensemen of todays nhl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 He just seems to be at a stage of his game, that he sees more than most & has a confident sniper shot & hustle to play with anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxfan_inDenver Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Ryan Duncan = Spark Plug of this team. He did it last night with the help of Toews, got the first goal and just got the guys going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Did everyone see him throw a big check against a Dman last night and bounce off? The kids got heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxTupa Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 It's true about St. Louis' size, but he also has several years on Duncan. And he can't be more than 5' 9"... 3" taller than Duncan, but certainly small by NHL standards. It's really up to Ryan if he plays in the NHL I think. He may not have those goals, and may just want to finish out his degree and do something else. I think Duncan is one of the fastest players on the team and maybe in the league. His shot accuracy and his patience are really amazing. If he can put on some muscle and continues to develop, I honestly think he'll get more of a shot than Panzer. You are absolutely right that Panzer didn't get a fair look, and it was because of the old system. Guys like Gionta are excelling in the "new NHL" because of the different system. Teams are looking for small, fast players, not just big power forwards or Chara-like defensemen. Duncan needs to prove he can play with the bigger players, and I think he's on the right track. He didn't seem to have trouble with Eric Johnson (or Jack Johnson for that matter)...both of whom will be in the NHL next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopski Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 It's true about St. Louis' size, but he also has several years on Duncan. And he can't be more than 5' 9"... 3" taller than Duncan, but certainly small by NHL standards. It's really up to Ryan if he plays in the NHL I think. He may not have those goals, and may just want to finish out his degree and do something else. I think Duncan is one of the fastest players on the team and maybe in the league. His shot accuracy and his patience are really amazing. If he can put on some muscle and continues to develop, I honestly think he'll get more of a shot than Panzer. You are absolutely right that Panzer didn't get a fair look, and it was because of the old system. Guys like Gionta are excelling in the "new NHL" because of the different system. Teams are looking for small, fast players, not just big power forwards or Chara-like defensemen. Duncan needs to prove he can play with the bigger players, and I think he's on the right track. He didn't seem to have trouble with Eric Johnson (or Jack Johnson for that matter)...both of whom will be in the NHL next year. i totally agree with you on everything..i would guess st louis is right around 5'8-5'9 but hes built like a freakin brick sh*t house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Duncan is fearless!! He's got the moves and his hockey sixth sense is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 IIRC the last NHL "star" to be Duncan's size was Theo Fleury, who was indeed 5'6 or 5'7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 If I were an NHL team, I'd want him on my bench just for special teams play. Spot shift during the 5x5 banging, but on the PK and PP, I can see him being very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luapsided Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hes the man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmail Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Duncan has always been overshadowed by his linemates, and has never really been given the credit he is due. How do you think that Crosby kid got so good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 IIRC the last NHL "star" to be Duncan's size was Theo Fleury, who was indeed 5'6 or 5'7. There's some guy playing for New Jersey who's pretty short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Duncan needs to prove he can play with the bigger players, and I think he's on the right track. He didn't seem to have trouble with Eric Johnson (or Jack Johnson for that matter)...both of whom will be in the NHL next year. Don't forget KO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSue Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Duncan is having a really good year, but as for a future in the NHL I think a lot will be decided next year when he is without Toews and Oshie on his line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sappysieve Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 There's some guy playing for New Jersey who's pretty short. Who would that be?? Hey, where did my little red shovel go anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hey, where did my little red shovel go anyway? Admit it. You like my shovel because it's red and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxdonyms Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Duncan is having a really good year, but as for a future in the NHL I think a lot will be decided next year when he is without Toews and Oshie on his line. Toews and Oshie aren't going to take away his sniper shot. Granted, teams may be able to cling on to him a lot more, but I think Dunc will still make a presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxTupa Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Besides, when Toews and Oshie were severely snake-bitten/injured who was racking up goals? Duncan was apparently not Sophomore slumping. He'll be fine, it's not like UND won't have marquee players on a line with a guy who can shoot like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSue Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Besides, when Toews and Oshie were severely snake-bitten/injured who was racking up goals? Duncan was apparently not Sophomore slumping. He'll be fine, it's not like UND won't have marquee players on a line with a guy who can shoot like that. Let me start by saying that I am not against Duncan. I think he is a great playing and is red hot this year. As for Toews and Oshie, even when they are not scoring they still draw a lot of attention from the apposing team giving Duncan many more chances then he'd otherwise see. How many back door goals has he scored off of passes from Toews or Oshie? I think the three of them together make a great line and I'm just going to enjoy watching them for the rest of this year and not worry too much about next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sappysieve Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Admit it. You like my shovel because it's red and black. Hey PCM, BU and Hockey East have the Bean Pot, why can't we have a tourney and play for the "Little Red Shovel"!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hey PCM, BU and Hockey East have the Bean Pot, why can't we have a tourney and play for the "Little Red Shovel"!!!!!! Here's an idea: Buy your own little red shovel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sappysieve Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Here's an idea: Buy your own little red shovel. Yours is a classic and very hard to come by. I can't even find one like it on Ebay!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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