Zach 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
Author's Posts
Ducks' Blue Line: Tracking the Fresh Faces
November 20th, 2018 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 his final season in the WHL last year, looked comfortable and confident playing alongside Brandon Montour. However, Mahura isn't the only new face on the...
Bob Murray's Weakness: A Reluctant Trigger Finger
November 6th, 2018 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 talented goalie Frederik Andersen to the Toronto Maple Leafs in favor of John Gibson and sending defenseman Sami Vatanen to the New Jersey...
Out-Shot & Out-Skated: Ducks Struggling to Get Going
October 25th, 2018 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 the 2018-19 season, have the second-worst shot differential at -64. Although they are tied with the San Jose Sharks at the top of the Pacific Division,...
Ducks' Rookies: Some Soaring, Others Learning to Fly
October 12th, 2018 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 prior. If veteran fans didn't recognize many of the names on the backs of the Ducks' jerseys, they weren't alone—a slew of rookies joining the team in the...
Ducks Have Future Core With Maple Leafs Help
September 26th, 2018 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 further apart geographically, the two teams have developed a warm relationship, warm enough to make 15 trades since 2010. While the Leafs have benefited, acquiring players like...
Ducks' GM Murray Has Had His Hands Tied
September 19th, 2018 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 your team great right now while also preparing them to compete 5-10 years down the line. Even the smallest moves require extensive consideration of many, many different...
