Ben Shelley: Jamie Drysdale makes impact in NHL debut

What else is there to say .... the kid is a complete stud...
The next time he comes out of our lineup should be the day he retires.

Last night was the most excited I've been after a Ducks game in 3 years. It looks like Anaheim FINALLY has two players to build around. I hate to say this because I know it's only one game but Drysdale reminded me so much of Scott Niedermayer last night. The way he can make plays defensively with his effortless skating and his stick was impressive. Hell, he made Ben Hutton look good!

Last night was the most excited I've been after a Ducks game in 3 years. It looks like Anaheim FINALLY has two players to build around. I hate to say this because I know it's only one game but Drysdale reminded me so much of Scott Niedermayer last night. The way he can make plays defensively with his effortless skating and his stick was impressive. Hell, he made Ben Hutton look good!
- duxcup07

Right ... Ben Hutton....

It was one game. He’s 18 years old. Better to be in AHL or OHL and work more on his game. It will be his time soon enough.

It was one game. He’s 18 years old. Better to be in AHL or OHL and work more on his game. It will be his time soon enough.
- DiggerCal

What exactly needs work?? And wouldn't that be work be better served against actual NHL players than against guys he is already much better than ??

What exactly needs work?? And wouldn't that be work be better served against actual NHL players than against guys he is already much better than ??
- dozerD10

Drysdale looked so comfortable out there I think he should stay up with the big club. If the OHL resumes (rumors are they're trying to) he has to go back to them. I could maybe see an argument of playing with the Gulls, but no way should he go back to juniors. He has nothing to prove there.

Drysdale looked so comfortable out there I think he should stay up with the big club. If the OHL resumes (rumors are they're trying to) he has to go back to them. I could maybe see an argument of playing with the Gulls, but no way should he go back to juniors. He has nothing to prove there.
- quackup

That is my whole point... the A possibly ... I wouldn't dig it but I could understand it... back to jr. No way.

With Manson and Hakanpaa locked in on the right side once Manson returns, do you sit Shattenkirk or Drysdale? As fans it's probably a no-brainer to play Drysdale, especially if he can't play for the Gulls any more. But we fans didn't just pay almost $10 million for a lazy, old, bottom-pair RHD (and I use the D in a figurative sense).

With Manson and Hakanpaa locked in on the right side once Manson returns, do you sit Shattenkirk or Drysdale? As fans it's probably a no-brainer to play Drysdale, especially if he can't play for the Gulls any more. But we fans didn't just pay almost $10 million for a lazy, old, bottom-pair RHD (and I use the D in a figurative sense).
- yzermaneely

No here is the move.. You trade Manson's ass for whatever you can get.. Move other pieces if you can and move on...