Kesler’s 2018-19 Season in Jeopardy? Tom Dianora | May 27, 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,…
2018 Memorial Cup: 10 Players to Watch Larry Fisher | May 17, 2018 The field is set for the 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup, with the WHL’s Swift Current Broncos, OHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs and QMJHL’s Acadie-Bathurst Titan capturing their respective league titles on Sunday…
Analyzing the Frederik Andersen Trade Andrew Forbes | March 7, 2018 It was Jun. 20, 2016, when the Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade with the Anaheim Ducks that would change the complexion of their lineup – for both the present…
WHL Teams to Watch at the Trade Deadline Andrew Eide | January 5, 2018 As the Western Hockey League jumps into its first full weekend of 2018, the trade deadline is less than a week away. The Jan. 10 deadline looks like it could be…
2018 World Junior Roster Breakdown by NHL Team Ryan Pike | December 25, 2017 The holiday season is upon us and that means the most magical time of year: the annual World Junior Championship! Pitting teams of under-20 players from 10 countries against each…
WHL Preview and Predictions: Several Contenders, Stellar Rookies Larry Fisher | September 22, 2017 The Regina Pats are hosting the Memorial Cup in 2018. That will make them the team to beat this season. It also means the Western Hockey League will get two…
Anaheim Ducks: Implications of Kesler’s Surgery Tom Dianora | September 18, 2017 The Anaheim Ducks figure to be one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. Now, though, a wrench has been thrown into their early-season plans. Center Ryan Kesler is…
Anaheim Ducks Top 4 Prospects 2017 Tom Dianora | July 12, 2017 While veterans Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, and Ryan Kesler are the primary faces of the Anaheim Ducks, the team also has some younger players who have taken on major roles.…
Ducks’ Rasmussen Signing a Roadblock to Youngsters? Tom Dianora | July 10, 2017 On Friday, the Anaheim Ducks announced the signing of center Dennis Rasmussen, formerly of the Chicago Blackhawks, to a one-year contract worth $725,000. NEWS: We have signed center Dennis Rasmussen…
WHL Playoff Predictions: Conference Finals Feature Powerhouses Larry Fisher | April 19, 2017 • WHL Playoff Predictions: First Round • WHL Playoff Predictions: Second Round Tyler Wong strengthened his case for league MVP last night — spoiling my perfect second-round predictions in the process.…
WHL Playoff Predictions: Ready for Round 2 Larry Fisher | April 7, 2017 I’m not the least bit surprised by the Portland Winterhawks and Swift Current Broncos. If there were going to be first-round upsets in the WHL playoffs, they were going to…
WHL Playoff Predictions: First Round Favours Higher Seeds Larry Fisher | March 22, 2017 The stage is set for the Western Hockey League playoffs, which promise to be entertaining from start to finish. Despite all that talk about parity last week, there does appear…