Anaheim Ducks Projected Roster And Salary Cap Situation

Nov 18, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) celebrates after scoring a goal with right wing Corey Perry (10) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Part 2 of our preview for the Anaheim Ducks will include a projected opening night roster as well as highlighting any salary cap issues as well as bargains and overpayments.

FORWARDS

Corey Perry – Ryan Getzlaf – Devante Smith-Pelly (RFA)

Emerson Etem – Ryan Kesler – Jakob Silfverberg

Kyle Palmieri – Andrew Cogliano – Matt Beleskey

Dany Heatley – Nate Thompson – Patrick Maroon

Extra – Tim Jackman

The forward unit doesn’t look as daunting without the legendary Teemu Selanne or Saku Koivu, but it is time for the young guns to step up.  Silfverberg, Smith-Pelly and Etem are all on the rise.  Heatley is a puzzling addition and will be interesting to watch and see what he does in this lineup.   Kesler was the major add in the off-season. The Ducks have over $33M committed to their forwards, before current restricted free agent Smith-Pelly re-signs.