Ducks prospects could fill roster vacancies with Patrick Eaves, Ryan Kesler, Nick Ritchie out

ANAHEIM – Right wing Patrick Eaves probably won’t be sound enough to start the regular season after undergoing left shoulder surgery last season. Center Ryan Kesler most likely won’t be ready to play Oct. 3, continuing his long, slow recovery and rehabilitation from major hip surgery in 2017.
Left wing Nick Ritchie’s contract battle with the Ducks continues with no end in sight. He missed a third consecutive day of training camp and it’s uncertain when he, his repre