The NHL season only started two weeks ago, and a team is already planning to reduce the workload of one of their top prospects. <h2>Ducks Share Plan for Carlsson</h2> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/329634.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reported that Leo Carlsson's workload will be managed by the Ducks, at least for the first half of the season. <q>Going to be interesting to monitor No. 2 overall pick Leo Carlsson's development and strength plan w/ #NHLDucks. It's different. The plan calls for training and load management for the first half of the season to make sure the 18 y/o can withstand the rigors of the #NHL and set him up for a 20-year career, Seravalli said. He added, Hence, why you won't see Carlsson face off against No. 3 overall pick Adam Fantilli in Columbus tonight. Carlsson will have scheduled games off as they make their way through the first few months. No set schedule yet. But he will still play in the majority of #NHLDucks games this season.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1716924107705786509'> </a></blockquote></div> <h2>Long-Term Prospect Management</h2> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/329635.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> Carlsson indeed missed the game against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The Ducks want to be cautious with the young player and ensure he goes through his first few months in the NHL in the best possible way. It's understandable that they want to be careful with Carlsson's development, but at the same time, he learns more on the ice than in the press box. Carlsson is talented enough to become an elite player in the NHL, and some believe he needs to play every night to achieve his potential. Anaheim has a different opinion. The 18-year-old played a lot of hockey in the last year, including the World Junior and the World Championship. Do you think the Ducks are making a mistake with Carlsson's development? As seen on Blade of Steel - <a href='https://www.bladeofsteel.com/nhl-team/anaheim-ducks/NHL-team-admits-they-plan-on-load-managing-top-prospect' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>NHL team admits they plan on 'load managing' top prospect</a>