Anaheim Ducks’ playoff hopes hinge on bold trade for John Carlson—will the high price pay off as contract talks loom? Leo Carlsson cements himself as Anaheim’s 1C with a breakout season, while questions swirl around Sam Colangelo’s future after an inconsistent year between the Ducks and San Diego Gulls.

Kyle Kjer grades key Ducks performances, analyzing John Carlson’s steady blue line presence, Leo Carlson’s dynamic two-way play, and the struggles that kept Sam Colangelo from locking down a roster spot. Insights include player development, trade strategy, and contract negotiations as Pat Verbeek looks to build a contender. Can the Ducks re-sign John Carlson and take another step toward the Stanley Cup? Will Leo Carlsson reach A+ status? Get inside analysis on Anaheim’s roster decisions and future outlook.

00:00 Player Grades Kickoff Introduction to the episode and criteria for player evaluations; focus on John Carlson, Leo Carlsson, and Sam Colangelo.

09:11 Leo Carlson Season Review Deep dive into Leo Carlsson's breakout season, performance stats, future leadership potential, and contract discussion.

18:29 Sam Colangelo's Struggles Review of Sam Colangelo's challenging year, AHL performance, NHL opportunities, and outlook for next season.

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