Derek Lee
I’ve been a fan of the Anaheim Ducks since 2013 and have enjoyed watching and learning more about the sport of hockey ever since. I recently graduated from UCCS in Colorado Springs, CO with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Communication. Over the last several years, I have been employed as a sports journalist and now am working from home in Southern California.
Author's Posts
Ducks Trying to Avoid Making Same Mistake by Starting Zegras in AHL
January 21st, 2021 It takes a special kind of player to make the transition to the NHL right away without making a stop in the minors. We’ve seen it from players like Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes. Trevor Zegras had ambitions to become one of those players as well, but Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray...
Ducks Will Benefit From Gulls' Temporary Relocation to Irvine
January 18th, 2021 It's been less than a week since the 2020-21 NHL season got underway, and there have already been a few wrenches thrown into the plans of teams around the league –– understandably so. Each team is doing their best to make the most of what will go down as one of the most unique seasons in NHL history, and the Anaheim Ducks are not...
3 Takeaways From the Ducks' Series Against the Golden Knights
January 17th, 2021 With the sounding of the horn inside T-Mobile Arena, the Anaheim Ducks have concluded their first series of the 2020-21 NHL season. The 56-game sprint will involve plenty more two-game series, and, thanks to a shortened training camp and no preseason, there are plenty of things to take away after just two games. Special Teams (Still)...
Anaheim Ducks Roundtable: Season Expectations, Players to Watch & More
January 13th, 2021 Welcome to the third edition of the Anaheim Ducks' roundtable discussion. With the 2020-21 NHL season just around the corner, Ducks hockey will finally be back after a 10-month layoff. In preparation for the new season, our cohort of writers — Anthony Ciardelli, Eddy Jones, Stephen Dohner and myself, Derek Lee — discussed our season...
Trevor Zegras Deserves to Be on Ducks Opening Night Roster
January 3rd, 2021 Every year, the World Junior Championship is a chance for some of the world's younger talents to showcase their abilities. Hall of Famers Wayne Gretzky, Pavel Bure and Peter Forsberg all displayed their exceptional skills in their World Juniors appearances while current players like Carey Price and Jordan Eberle etched themselves into...
Ducks Will Benefit From Shortened 2020-21 Season
December 29th, 2020 After concluding the 2019-20 season in seemingly effortless fashion mere months ago by conducting the Stanley Cup Playoffs inside a bubble environment, the NHL will officially commence the 2020-21 season on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The Anaheim Ducks will have to wait a little bit longer - just a day more - before they can start their...
