Posts About "Josh Manson"
Potential Trade Targets for the Maple Leafs’ Lacklustre Defence
May 18th, 2019 Defence has been the bane of the Toronto Maple Leafs since day one of their rebuild. Four seasons later, and now legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, their defensive struggles persist. After finishing 20th in goals against (3.04 per game) and 24th in shots against (33.1 per game), the Maple Leafs allowed 23 goals in seven games against...
Ducks Defense Looking Sharp
October 3rd, 2018 A major positive for Anaheim Ducks fans going into the 2018-19 season is knowing that the defense continues to be a solid foundation for the team. It's a young group that has just the right balance of brawn and mobility that could set up the Ducks for success for years to come. Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle took advantage of 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' Draft Success Goes Beyond the 3rd Round
September 11th, 2018 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 - sometimes they pan out, but many times they fizzle away or become smaller-role players, finding a place on the third lines or bottom pairings of teams. According to TSN (and...
Ducks' Rich History of Drafting Defensemen
June 18th, 2018 With the 2018 NHL Entry Draft less than a week away, it's an exciting time for organizations and their fans, as they are on the cusp of infusing their prospect pools with more young talent and hope for the future. The Anaheim Ducks, despite being in existence for not even 30 years, have a strong track record in the draft, particularly...
Ducks Drill Down: Playoffs? Playoffs!
April 9th, 2018 ‘Ducks Drill Down’ is a regular, ~weekly column that recaps the latest goings-on with the Anaheim Ducks. They say you want to be playing your best hockey going into the playoffs. Whether or not you believe that matters to a great extent, the Anaheim Ducks have unquestionably hit a high point of their season. Winners of five...
