Anthony Ciardelli

Ducks Are Done, but Plenty Left to Watch For

Anthony Ciardelli | March 5, 2019

For a team like the Anaheim Ducks who, along with its fans, are used to regular playoff appearances, this is going to be a tough month to stay excited. Unfortunately,…

Ducks Send Montour off the Pond

Anthony Ciardelli | February 25, 2019

Just a couple of days ago, I posited that the Anaheim Ducks might not make any more significant moves before the NHL Trade Deadline. Boy was I wrong! Big time!…

Examining Ducks’ Deadline History Under Murray

Anthony Ciardelli | February 23, 2019

We’re one week out from the NHL Trade Deadline and the excitement and speculation continue. Anaheim Ducks general manager and coach, Bob Murray has already been active with the fringes…

Ducks’ Murray in a Difficult Position Behind Bench

Anthony Ciardelli | February 17, 2019

General manager Bob Murray has been behind the bench for two games as the Anaheim Ducks’ new head coach. Following Kevin Boyle’s 35-save shutout in a 1-0 Anaheim victory over…

Ducks’ Brutal Season Has Silver Linings

Anthony Ciardelli | February 11, 2019

Until Sunday, things got more brutal by the day for the Anaheim Ducks. The team lost all five games on this most recent road trip which mercifully ended Saturday. During…

Ducks Nearing Historically Bad Territory

Anthony Ciardelli | February 7, 2019

The Anaheim Ducks are in a nosedive. A 4-1 loss at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens which followed two lopsided decisions to the Winnipeg Jets and the Toronto Maple Leafs…

Ducks Wise Not to Fire Carlyle…Yet

Anthony Ciardelli | January 30, 2019

With the Anaheim Ducks on their bye week and out of action until Feb. 2, things have calmed down on the “fire Randy Carlyle” front. However, the Ducks’ 12-game losing…

Ducks Roster Needs Adjusting With Perry’s Return

Anthony Ciardelli | January 25, 2019

Barring a setback in his recovery, Corey Perry will be back with the Anaheim Ducks before you know it. He’s already practicing with the team and Elliott Teaford of the…

Analyzing the Ducks’ Transaction Frenzy

Anthony Ciardelli | January 18, 2019

It’s been a wild week so far in Anaheim Ducks country and amazingly, they’ve only played two games. The action has been more intense on the Ducks’ roster than on…

Should the Ducks Press the Playoff Panic Button?

Anthony Ciardelli | January 9, 2019

Monday’s loss to the Edmonton Oilers may be the lowest point of the Anaheim Ducks’ season. The 4-0 defeat meant the Ducks dropped their eighth straight game, tying a franchise…

The Next NHL Outdoor Game, California Style

Anthony Ciardelli | January 3, 2019

The 2014 matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings at Dodger Stadium was an enchanting experience for everyone. According to NBC, the game was a rating success as…

Ducks’ 3 Resolutions for a Successful 2019

Anthony Ciardelli | December 31, 2018

It’s that time of year again. The time when some of us resolve to buy a gym membership and only use it a few times. It’s the time when we…