Posts About "Ryan Kesler"
Pacific Division 'X Factor' Players for Each Team
August 5th, 2018 Three of four divisions have been covered in the 'X Factor' series in which I've looked at the player most key for each team's success this season. This installment looks at the Pacific Division. Last offseason, the division appeared to be a cakewalk for the top teams - the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, and Edmonton...
Kesler's 2018-19 Season in Jeopardy?
May 27th, 2018 After an injury-ravaged 2017-18 season, the Anaheim Ducks would naturally be hoping for much better fortune next season. Alas, the Stanley Cup has not even been awarded yet for 2018, and the Ducks—whose season ended what seems like ages ago in the first round of the playoffs—are already looking at a major injury problem that could...
Where the Anaheim Ducks Went Wrong
April 22nd, 2018 Just like that, the season is over for the 2017-18 Anaheim Ducks. A difficult year featured the bright spot of a strong regular-season finish and a sixth consecutive playoff berth, only to be quickly snuffed out in a four-game sweep by the team's division and in-state rivals, the San Jose Sharks. For a veteran, star-laden team that...
San Jose Sharks' Poise Prevails in Game 1
April 14th, 2018 The San Jose Sharks didn’t so much outplay the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series, they outpoised them. The Sharks posted a 3-0 win in Anaheim to take a 1-0 series lead. Methodical Start In the opening period, neither team managed more than a couple of scoring chances. Neither team allowed the other...
Anaheim Ducks: 3 Takeaways From Game 1 Loss to Sharks
April 14th, 2018 The Anaheim Ducks finished the regular season with five consecutive victories and a 26-10-5 home record. Things were looking up for them as they got to open the postseason at home against the San Jose Sharks. Those positive feelings quickly disappeared. The Sharks dominated the Ducks en route to a convincing 3-0 victory in Game 1...
Ducks Finish Injury-Filled Season
April 11th, 2018 If you would have told me back in November or even December that the Anaheim Ducks were going to finish second in the Pacific Division, I would have raised an eyebrow but still found it believable. If you would have told me the same thing two weeks ago I would have laughed at you. The Ducks find themselves at the end of the season with a...
