Posts About "Ryan Getzlaf"
Ducks Will Benefit From Shortened 2020-21 Season
December 29th, 2020 After concluding the 2019-20 season in seemingly effortless fashion mere months ago by conducting the Stanley Cup Playoffs inside a bubble environment, the NHL will officially commence the 2020-21 season on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The Anaheim Ducks will have to wait a little bit longer - just a day more - before they can start their...
Anaheim Ducks' 500 Games Club
December 14th, 2020 Since the 1993-94 season, the Anaheim Ducks have participated in 26 seasons of NHL hockey. In that time they have amassed a record of 973 - 804 - 107 - 171 for a total of 2224 points in 2055 games. They've explored the darkest depths of the league standings, reached its highest peaks holding its greatest prize, and everywhere in between...
Red Wings Should Have Center Options in 2021 Free Agency
December 6th, 2020 In reviewing my colleagues' opening night lineup projections from October, the one glaring area of weakness with the Detroit Red Wings roster is up the middle. In terms of top-six NHL quality, the Wings have Dylan Larkin. That's it. If the team is going to take the proverbial next step, then they need to find a quality NHL...
3 Things Ducks Fans Can Be Thankful For
November 28th, 2020 The turkeys have been stuffed and the Black Friday sales have been confirmed. It can be difficult to find things to be thankful for, especially during a year that has been filled with as many unforeseen circumstances as this one was. Anaheim Ducks fans, in particular, are one of the many groups in sports currently that may be finding it...
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Ducks, Red Wings, Flyers, More
November 27th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is more talk about which Tampa Bay Lightning player might be moved to create cap space. In Anaheim, could the Ducks shift gears and go rebuild instead of being struggling contender? Are the Philadelphia Flyers still trying to move defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere? What are the Detroit Red Wings planning...
3 Trade Targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins
November 23rd, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins head into the 2020-21 season with high expectations and several new faces. General manager Jim Rutherford has been busy trying to upgrade his roster and give his team a new complement of talent. Rutherford has already made six trades since August and is notorious for his in-season moves, so we can all expect a...
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Islanders, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, More
November 18th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, are the Anaheim Ducks going to be tempted to try and trade Ryan Getzlaf? In New York, seeing as how the Islanders are having trouble moving a couple of defensemen, might they need to trade a forward? The Detroit Red Wings won't release Moritz Seider for the WJC so what does that say about his future with...
Big Names Must Go If Ducks Want to Rebuild
September 21st, 2020 It's no secret that the Anaheim Ducks are currently mired in what has been coined a "re-tool" by general manager Bob Murray. After back-to-back sixth-place finishes in the Pacific Division, it's clear that this should be more of a rebuild than anything. Related: Ducks' 5 Worst Trades in Franchise History Of course, it's never easy...
Ducks Need a Getzlaf Succession Plan
June 16th, 2020 For the Anaheim Ducks, life without Ryan Getzlaf will be a reality sooner rather than later. With one year left on his contract, it’s time for them to at least start thinking about moving on, if they haven’t already. Granted, the Ducks could theoretically re-sign the 35-year-old Getzlaf, who was drafted by the organization all...
Remembering the Anaheim Mighty Ducks' 2003 Draft
March 16th, 2020 In the Ducks’ 25-year history, there has been no more impactful draft than in 2003, the year they drafted Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry in the first round. In the spirit of looking forward to the future by looking to the past, let’s dig into the details of the Ducks’ 2003 NHL Draft. Runner-Up Mighty Ducks Looking to Reach the...
Blue Jackets Extend Road Point Streak to 9 by Beating Ducks
January 8th, 2020 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Zach Werenski scored two goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. The win pushed Columbus' road point streak to nine games (6-0-3). Eric Robinson and Nathan Gerbe also scor...
Ducks' Silfverberg Earns First All-Star Appearance
January 1st, 2020 The 2020 NHL All-Star rosters have been announced, and Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg has been named to the Pacific Division roster. He's joined by Darcy Kuemper, Matthew Tkachuk, Mark Giordano, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Anze Kopitar, Logan Couture, Elias Pettersson, and Marc-Andre...
Vrana's Goal Gives Capitals 3-2 Victory over Ducks
December 7th, 2019 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jakub Vrana scored the go-ahead goal less than two minutes into the third period and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a physical battle Friday night. Travis Boyd and Evgeny Kuznetsov also scored for Washington. Br...
