Preview: Kesler Looks to Continue Strong Season Against Canucks Trevor Beggs | December 30, 2016 He will likely get booed by fans every time he touches the puck tonight but, deep down, how much do Canucks fans miss Ryan Kesler? A poll from The Province…
Recap: Ducks Can’t Capitalize Against Sharks Felix Sicard | December 28, 2016 Even in a game where it felt like the Anaheim Ducks did just about everything right, it still wasn’t enough. Things got off to a bizarre start for the Ducks,…
Deep Centers, Powerful Penguins Joshua Crockett | December 23, 2016 Before the time of Stanley Cup winning head coaches Mike Sullivan and Dan Bylsma, the Pittsburgh Penguins long believed in a “three center model.” That is to say, keep the…
Ducks’ Special Teams Not Special Annette Irwin | December 17, 2016 Last season, the Anaheim Ducks’ special teams impacted the team’s turn around from last place to a fourth straight Pacific Division title. A year later, it’s a different tale. This year,…
Major Hurdles Remain For Ducks Felix Sicard | December 15, 2016 The results are in, well, sort of. After a rudderless start sans Rickard Rakell and Hampus Lindholm, the Anaheim Ducks are finding their way. A flickering sense of progress is…
Between the Reeds: Ducks’ Week 6 James Caldwell | November 22, 2016 Week six came and went with the Anaheim Ducks compiling four out of a possible six points. After gaining back-to-back impressive wins, including a dramatic come-from-behind one against New Jersey,…
Vern Fiddler Back on Center Stage Ed Sarno | November 15, 2016 Tuesday night marks the return of Dallas Stars fan favorite Vernon Fiddler to the American Airlines Center. The New Jersey Devils are in town and will kick off a four-game…
Between the Reeds: Ducks’ Week 4 James Caldwell | November 8, 2016 Week four of the young NHL season saw the Anaheim Ducks skate to a 3-1-0 record and saw them climb to second in the Pacific division. After suffering through a…
Read Between the Reeds: Ducks Week 2 at a Glance James Caldwell | October 26, 2016 After going 0-2-1 through their first three games to kick off the 2016-17 NHL campaign, the Anaheim Ducks have seemingly righted the ship. With wins in two out of three…
Can the Ducks Fly High Once Again? James Caldwell | October 15, 2016 With the NHL season off to a roaring start, Anaheim Ducks fans can rejoice. Why? Because Rickard Rakell has been signed to a ridiculously team-friendly deal that should immediately become…
To Murray and Back: How the Ducks GM Has Fared During the Off-Season James Caldwell | September 2, 2016 The final installment reflecting on Bob Murray’s tenure as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks is now here. In case you missed it, part one looked at Murray’s ability to…
Is Bob Murray the NHL’s Most Underrated Trade Maker? James Caldwell | August 24, 2016 This is part one of three in my analysis of Bob Murray’s track record looking at his creativity, negotiation skills, and ability to execute a well-orchestrated trade. I must admit,…