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Ducks, Olen Zellweger have hit problem point in playoffs

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The young defenseman still should have a bright future.

Ducks, Olen Zellweger have hit problem point in playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Olen Zellweger is a quality defenseman with a bright future.

But right now, the 22-year old is not playing at all in the playoffs for the Anaheim Ducks . They secured advancement to the second round by defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games, but it doesn't seem obvious that Zellweger will all of a sudden begin playing more. It's a bit surprising since Zellweger played 76 games in the regular season.

MORE: Sidney Crosby is a bad omen for Connor McDavid He's also a pending restricted free agent, which will create a decision for the offseason. Pending RFA Olen Zellweger has been scratched by #FlyTogether the whole first round of the playoffs after playing 76 games this year. The Ducks are playing seven defensemen and he isn't one of them.

Gotta wonder if he'll be moved or will sign an offer sheet this summer. pic. twitter.