Ducks Prospects
Max Comtois’ Debut Puts Him (Mostly) in Elite Company
October 6th, 2018 Max Comtois didn’t wait long to wow Anaheim Ducks fans in his NHL debut. Just under a minute into his first game, 49 seconds to be exact, the second-round draft pick from Longueuil, Quebec hopped off the bench, collected an Adam Henrique poke pass and slid the puck calmly...
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...
Anaheim Ducks Forward Group Lacking
September 20th, 2018 A new season of NHL hockey is upon us and a familiar conundrum is facing the Anaheim Ducks. Does this team have the top-end forward talent to be an elite team? The Ducks have consistently been a good team, having won the Pacific Division title in five of the last six...
Lundeström's Poise Could Make Him NHL-Ready
September 13th, 2018 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. In hockey, gripping your stick too tight from nerves will cause all sorts of problems, a...
Troy Terry Is Key Piece for Ducks' Future
July 7th, 2018 It's been over four months since Troy Terry skated in PyeongChang as a member of the men's Olympic ice hockey team, more than 14 months since he became a national champion and about 17 months since he went five-hole at the 2017 WJC (multiple times) and won gold. For...
Anaheim Ducks Top 4 Prospects 2017
July 12th, 2017 While veterans Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, and Ryan Kesler are the primary faces of the Anaheim Ducks, the team also has some younger players who have taken on major roles. Rickard Rakell, age 24, led the club in goals in 2016-17 with 33. The 26-year-old Jakob Silfverberg...
Ducks' Rasmussen Signing a Roadblock to Youngsters?
July 10th, 2017 On Friday, the Anaheim Ducks announced the signing of center Dennis Rasmussen, formerly of the Chicago Blackhawks, to a one-year contract worth $725,000. https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/883392327066173441 Rasmussen, formerly of the Chicago Blackhawks,...
Anaheim Ducks Draft Review
June 26th, 2017 The Anaheim Ducks did not have a first-round selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, as that was the price they paid to acquire then-Dallas Stars winger Patrick Eaves, who the Ducks signed to a three-year extension on Friday. They did, however, land two promising...
Anaheim Needs 'Young Ducklings' to Step Up
September 21st, 2016 Hockey fans rejoice with World Cup of Hockey and rookie camps underway. Plus, training camps are weeks away which means NHL teams have their rosters set for the 2016-17 season. The Anaheim Ducks fans are not as thrilled with their favorite team’s incomplete roster that...
Murray's Draft Report Card
August 28th, 2016 The NHL Entry Draft is where general managers can make or break their careers. In part one of my three-part series on Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray, I dissected some of the more prominent trades he has executed. Part two will analyze and sift through the various draft...
Top Prospect Shea Theodore Joins Ducks In Time of Need
October 18th, 2015 Clayton Stoner is out with a lower body injury and Simon Despres is out with an upper body injury. Both have been placed on the injured reserve and unavailable in the short-term. The struggling Ducks called up Munich-born Korbinian Holzer and Shea Theodore. By now you've...
Anaheim Ducks Next Ones - Top 10 Prospects
October 4th, 2015 Sensational Summer Prospect Happenings For a team with so much success in recent seasons, the Ducks actually have quite the collection of young players on their roster and solid prospects developing in lower levels of the minors. Even with the departures of several good...
Top 5 Anaheim Ducks Prospects
July 31st, 2015 The Anaheim Ducks, led by superstars Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry, are one of the most successful teams in the entire NHL over the past few seasons. And thanks to some savvy maneuvering and smart drafting by GM Bob Murray, the team is well-stocked with young players and...
