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4 Questions as Ducks Enter December
November 30th, 2018 Twenty-five games into the season and this year's Anaheim Ducks look an awful lot like they did at this time last year—a below average, inconsistent, injury-riddled team. Despite a lot of talk in the offseason about changes and getting faster to compete with the rest of the league, the Ducks have done little to shake...
Ducks' Lineup Has an Identity Crisis
October 28th, 2018 Ben Street with Ryan Getzlaf and Pontus Aberg was the Anaheim Ducks starting line against the Buffalo Sabres last Sunday. If you're confused, you're not alone. Getzlaf's normal linemate, Rickard Rakell, was healthy and on a line with Sam Steel and Isac Lundestrom. Rookies Max Comtois and Kiefer Sherwood have been playing well...
Gibson's Hot Start Is Saving the Ducks
October 10th, 2018 The Anaheim Ducks are starting out the season 3-0-0, although they haven't made it easy on themselves. They have difficulty sustaining pressure in the offensive zone, and can't seem to contain their opponents in the defensive zone. This kind of play has lead to an astounding league-worst minus-70 corsi rating. For most teams, that kind...
Ducks Defense Looking Sharp
October 3rd, 2018 A major positive for Anaheim Ducks fans going into the 2018-19 season is knowing that the defense continues to be a solid foundation for the team. It's a young group that has just the right balance of brawn and mobility that could set up the Ducks for success for years to come. Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle took advantage of the...
Ducks Prospects Making Push for Roster Spot
September 26th, 2018 Giovanni Fiore recently got sent back to the San Diego Gulls meaning he's unlikely to make the Anaheim Ducks opening night roster. It was a different story for Fiore last season as he earned a spot on the Ducks' roster out of the preseason. This was a bit of a surprise to many Ducks' fans who might have expected a more high-profile name...
