Ducks Prospects
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...
Ducks' Injuries May Have Long-Lasting Effects
October 28th, 2018 The Anaheim Ducks early-season injury bug is partially to blame for the team’s mixed results so far. However, the effects of these injuries influence more than just wins and losses; they might have changed the futures of Max Comtois, Isac Lundestrom and the...
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'...
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...
