There is still some time for Pat Verbeek to upgrade, but one glaring weakness compared to last year is their defense. Olen Zellweger, Radko Gudas, John Carlson, and Jacob Trouba are all defensemen who won’t return this season, which leaves the Ducks with a projected lineup that includes rookie Tristan Luneau on their first pair and a third pair of Tyson Hinds and Nick Jensen. While the blueline was a steadying force last season with their three veterans on the right side and Jackson Lacombe, they might not have the same luxury this season.
