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Zach StavaZach Stava

A lifelong Orange County resident, I've been going to Ducks games since I was a kid. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Screenwriting and have been using it to write professionally ever since. Get me a slice of pesto pepperoni pizza and a hockey game and I'll be a very happy camper! Twitter: @zachstava

Rakell’s Scoring Woes: Slump or Something Bigger?

November 30, 2018 by Zach Stava
Rickard Rakell, Mikko Koskinen

Rickard Rakell was always projected to be good, but not necessarily great. Before being selected 30th overall, the young Swedish forward was seen as dependable, with strong hands. He was frequently overshadowed …

Read moreRakell’s Scoring Woes: Slump or Something Bigger?

Categories Anaheim Ducks Tags Rickard Rakell

Ducks’ Blue Line: Tracking the Fresh Faces

November 20, 2018 by Zach Stava
Josh Mahura Regina Pats

This past Sunday, defenseman Josh Mahura made his NHL debut for the Anaheim Ducks against the Colorado Avalanche. Mahura, a prized prospect who scored 69 points in 60 games during …

Read moreDucks’ Blue Line: Tracking the Fresh Faces

Categories Ducks Prospects Tags Andy Welinski, Jacob Larsson, Josh Mahura

Bob Murray’s Weakness: A Reluctant Trigger Finger

November 6, 2018 by Zach Stava
Bob Murray

Being the general manager of a professional hockey team means you need to make the tough decisions. Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray has made several in recent years, including trading …

Read moreBob Murray’s Weakness: A Reluctant Trigger Finger

Categories Ducks Management Tags Bob Murray, Randy Carlyle

Out-Shot & Out-Skated: Ducks Struggling to Get Going

October 25, 2018 by Zach Stava
Head coach Randy Carlyle

Now ten games into the season, the Anaheim Ducks have a shot differential of -140. To put that into perspective, the Ottawa Senators, generally expected to be a bottom-dweller for …

Read moreOut-Shot & Out-Skated: Ducks Struggling to Get Going

Categories Anaheim Ducks Tags John Gibson, Ondrej Kase, Patrick Eaves, Randy Carlyle, Top Story

Ducks’ Rookies: Some Soaring, Others Learning to Fly

October 12, 2018 by Zach Stava
Troy Terry Team USA

This past Monday, Oct. 8, the Anaheim Ducks celebrated their 25th anniversary playing against the Detroit Red Wings, against whom they played their opening game on that date 25 years …

Read moreDucks’ Rookies: Some Soaring, Others Learning to Fly

Categories Ducks Prospects Tags Isac Lundestrom, Maxime Comtois, Sam Steel, Troy Terry

Ducks Have Future Core With Maple Leafs Help

October 6, 2018September 26, 2018 by Zach Stava
Rickard Rakell

Good relationships can be hard to find in the NHL, but the Anaheim Ducks have struck gold with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite the fact that they couldn’t be any …

Read moreDucks Have Future Core With Maple Leafs Help

Categories Ducks Transactions, Editor's Choice, Maple Leafs Transactions Tags Frederik Andersen, John Gibson, Josh Manson, Rickard Rakell

Ducks’ GM Murray Has Had His Hands Tied

September 20, 2018September 19, 2018 by Zach Stava
Bob Murray

Contrary to what fans on Facebook, Instagram, or Reddit might think, being the general manager of a hockey team is a very tall order. You have the task of making …

Read moreDucks’ GM Murray Has Had His Hands Tied

Categories Ducks Management Tags Bob Murray

Lundeström’s Poise Could Make Him NHL-Ready

September 13, 2018 by Zach Stava
Isac Lundestrom of Lulea HF

Pressure turns coal into diamonds, which is why it’s essential for any professional athlete to learn how to succeed under pressure. This alone can make or break a player’s career. …

Read moreLundeström’s Poise Could Make Him NHL-Ready

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Ducks Prospects Tags Isac Lundestrom

Ducks’ Draft Success Goes Beyond the 3rd Round

September 11, 2018 by Zach Stava
Josh Manson

There were 217 picks made over seven rounds in the 2018 NHL Draft, and the reality is that only a few of them will be winners. Most draft selections are risks …

Read moreDucks’ Draft Success Goes Beyond the 3rd Round

Categories Anaheim Ducks, NHL Entry Draft Tags Josh Manson, Ondrej Kase, Sami Vatanen, Top Story

Nick Ritchie: Time for the Ducks to Move On?

September 7, 2018 by Zach Stava
Nick Ritchie Ducks

With 186 NHL games under his belt, it’s safe to say that Nick Ritchie has not yet panned out for the Anaheim Ducks. The 6’2, 226-pound forward has put up …

Read moreNick Ritchie: Time for the Ducks to Move On?

Categories Anaheim Ducks Tags Nick Ritchie

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