The Anaheim Ducks’ rookies brought the physicality in their 2025 Rookie Faceoff opener against the San Jose Sharks, dropping the gloves five times and dominating every fight. 💥 But while the battles were won, the war was lost, as the Sharks’ power play proved too much in a 6–3 final. Ducks prospects like Solberg, Konnor Smith, and Yegor Sidorov stood out in big ways, while Anaheim’s power play surprisingly looked sharp under the new system. The penalty kill? Not so much. I break down the fights, the standouts, and what this game really means heading into Ducks training camp. 🦆 #nhl #hockey #anaheimducks #sanjosesharks #rookiefaceoff #nhlprospects
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I’m gonna go tomorrow but I wish I was there today
Always a great review and perspective of the game…not much discipline in this one….
Konnor Smith is a human rhinoceros i love this fuckin guy. Sidorov is gonna be a real talent the guy is a gem he looked better than Mr 3OA himself. Holy fuck if sennecke doesn't pan out but demidov ends up generational 😅😅😅
Solberg and Konnor Smith definitely stood out in a good way, Beckett kinda didn't. Will Francis showed just how behind he is in his development. He'll be lucky to be a career AHLer at this point. I should be thankful both McIvor and Buteyets are 9th and 10th in the goalie depth charts. Definitely not the strongest roster so scoreline is kind of to be expected.
Well, the points weren't there, but the toughness was. Enjoyed seeing the young prospects dig in and fight. The Sharks had a very good power play but need more grit.