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Derek Lee

Derek Lee is a contributor for The Hockey Writers covering the Anaheim Ducks. Derek has spent nearly two decades immersed in the world of sports and has been writing about sports for five years. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Communication in May 2020 from UCCS in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he also spent two and a half years on staff with their on-campus student newspaper–both as a sports reporter and editor. In his free time, he enjoys playing FIFA, curating his Spotify playlists and attending concerts & sporting events

Ducks’ Buyout of Perry Was Mutually Beneficial

Derek Lee | February 27, 2024

When the Anaheim Ducks decided to buy out Corey Perry in June 2019, the benefits were apparent but appeared to be minuscule, both for the team and the player. It…

Categories Ducks History, Hockey History

Ducks News & Rumors: Terry, Vatrano & More

Derek Lee | January 27, 2023

The Anaheim Ducks didn’t get off to the best start on their six-game road trip, but they finished it off with a flourish. After losing both halves of an East…

Categories Anaheim Ducks

Ducks Prospect Tyson Hinds Looking To Build Upon Strong WJC

Derek Lee | January 24, 2023

Tyson Hinds is calm, cool and collected. The Anaheim Ducks‘ 2021 third-round pick showed just how poised he can be during Team Canada’s game against Slovakia in the 2023 World…

Categories Ducks Prospects, Editor's Choice

Ducks News & Rumors: Benoit, Lundestrom & More

Derek Lee | January 20, 2023

The Anaheim Ducks embarked on a two-week-long road trip this week after finishing up their franchise-record homestand. Though they are currently in the bottom five of the league standings, their…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Column, News and Rumors

Ducks’ Henrique is Their Most Dependable Player

Derek Lee | January 17, 2023

The Anaheim Ducks had a dilemma in November of the 2017-18 season. With both Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Kesler—their top two centers—on the shelf with separate injuries, the team looked…

Categories Anaheim Ducks

Ducks News & Rumors: Klingberg, Silfverberg & More

Derek Lee | January 14, 2023

The tough times have continued into 2023 for the Anaheim Ducks as they closed out their franchise-record 10-game homestand on a three-game losing streak. They have mustered just five goals…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Column, News and Rumors

Ducks News & Rumors: Terry, McTavish & More

Derek Lee | January 7, 2023

A new year brings plenty of change and for the Anaheim Ducks, it means they’re just a few months closer to the trade deadline. With the team finding themselves in…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Column, News and Rumors

Ducks Would Be Wise to Decrease Gibson’s Workload

Derek Lee | January 5, 2023

162. Keep that number inside your head, you’ll need it for later. For most of his NHL career, John Gibson has been one of the Anaheim Ducks’ most prominent figures.…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Ducks Goaltending

Ducks News & Rumors: Zegras, Smith-Pelly & More

Derek Lee | December 31, 2022

The 2022 calendar year is just about to come to a close and for the Anaheim Ducks, they may be itching to get to 2023 already. Their season thus far…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Column, News and Rumors

Ducks News & Rumors: McTavish, Del Zotto & More

Derek Lee | December 23, 2022

With Christmas just around the corner, the Anaheim Ducks might not be expecting too many gifts ahead of the holiday season. In fact, their most anticipated gift might have to…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Column, News and Rumors

Ducks News & Rumors: Injuries, Dostál & More

Derek Lee | December 16, 2022

Injured goaltenders? Check. A blowout loss? Check. Second regulation win of the season? Check. Sure, the Anaheim Ducks’ checklist doesn’t look very appealing, but they’re making do as best they…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Column, News and Rumors

Ducks News & Rumors: Megna, Klingberg & More

Derek Lee | December 10, 2022

How much worse can things get for the Anaheim Ducks? After breaking their six-game skid with a win on Wednesday (Dec. 7) against the Carolina Hurricanes, they couldn’t follow it…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Column, News and Rumors
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