The former University of Minnesota defenseman, who signed a two-year, entry-level contract, will likely be paired with veteran Kevin Shattenkirk on Tuesday night.
| UPDATED:IRVINE — Even as a 7th-grader, Jackson LaCombe recognized that his early hockey education took an exceptional turn when he moved with his parents to Manhattan Beach from Minnesota for the season.
The Ducks made the official announcement on Monday that the 22-year-old defenseman LaCombe signed a two-year, entry-level deal, and he will make his NHL debut on Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks at Honda Center,. His father Chris and mother Sandy are set to be on hand for his NHL debut. “Obviously, I was really sad right away,” he said of the overtime loss in the final. “Still am. Being here and focusing on the next step is really important for me. It’s definitely helped me a lot in that aspect.”
“Luckily I watched some of the game with him last night,” LaCombe said. “To touch on that, it’s special having all those guys being able to teach you things and coach you. They have a lot of experience, so just kind of picking their brain a bit, and them telling you a lot of little tricks. It’s awesome and special, for sure.”“He obviously sees the game through a different lens – being a Hall of Famer,” Eakins said. “That’s really important for these kids.
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