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Ducks: 3 Takeaways From the 5-2 Loss Against the Avalanche

Eddy Jones | March 30, 2021

Another trip to Colorado and another big loss for the Anaheim Ducks. They’ve been outscored 13-6 over their last to trips to Denver and the gulf in class was evident…

Ducks Will Benefit From Gulls’ Temporary Relocation to Irvine

Derek Lee | January 18, 2021

It’s been less than a week since the 2020-21 NHL season got underway, and there have already been a few wrenches thrown into the plans of teams around the league…

Ducks’ Mailbag: Drysdale, Zegras, Laine & More

Eddy Jones | October 20, 2020

As the Anaheim Ducks’ offseason continues and we await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season, I decided to sit down and listen to what’s on the minds of Ducks…

Oilers News & Rumors: Tippett, McDavid, Eakins, More

Jim Parsons | June 4, 2020

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Oilers captain Connor McDavid popped in and surprised prospect Cole Perfetti after Perfetti won the Scholastic Player of the Year Award. Meanwhile,…

Edmonton Oilers’ Would You Rather

Kelsey Krahn | April 18, 2020

While the NHL pause frighteningly lingers on, it may be fun to take a break from spiraling thoughts, wondering if the Edmonton Oilers will finally get a chance to enjoy…

Anaheim Ducks’ Goals for 2020

Anthony Ciardelli | January 10, 2020

Insufferable social media influencers and the motivational speakers they rip off both agree that the practice of goal setting can help you “achieve your dreams.” While the Anaheim Ducks and…

Ducks Injuries, Inexperience Part of Nose Dive

Anthony Ciardelli | November 17, 2019

The Anaheim Ducks provided fans with a reason for hope in October. Their demanding schedule and rigorous travel didn’t stop them from finishing the month with a better than .500 record. Halfway…

Ducks Youngsters Not Scoring, Still Contributing

Anthony Ciardelli | October 17, 2019

With their strong end to last season and the eager anticipation of the preseason, it was easy to develop sky-high expectations for the Anaheim Ducks’ up-and-coming group of Troy Terry,…

Ducks Edge Coyotes 2-1 in Eakins’ Debut

The Canadian Press | October 4, 2019

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cam Fowler scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period, John Gibson made 32 saves and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-1 on Thursday night in Dallas Eakins’ debut as coach.
Fowler skated around a pair of Arizona …

Ducks Season Preview: Youngsters & Defense Are Key

Anthony Ciardelli | September 25, 2019

It’s just over a week until the NHL drops the puck on the 2019-20 season and the Anaheim Ducks are hoping to move forward from one of their most disappointing…

Anaheim Ducks interim head coach and general manager Bob Murray

Ducks Hope to Rebuild on Fly, Return to Playoff Contention

The Canadian Press | September 23, 2019

ANAHEIM, Calif. — After the Anaheim Ducks’ six-year playoff run ended with a resounding thud last spring, they added almost no significant outside talent to their roster.
If the Ducks hope to return to their usual heights this season, they’ll probably …

Ducks Need to Give Eakins Best Opportunity

Anthony Ciardelli | June 18, 2019

Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray has finally made the move most fans and media have been anticipating since the start of 2019. Rumors began circulating Sunday that Murray had…